English to English Dictionary

practician

A person who is engaged in an occupation, profession, or art; a practitioner.

preamble

A preliminary and introductory statement in a document, speech, or book that explains its purpose or main points.

predatory

Relating to or denoting an animal or animals that naturally preying on others.

predicament

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

premium

An amount that is more than the usual price.

prescription drug

A pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.

pretentious

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

prevalence

The fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness.

prevalent

Widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

previous

Existing or happening before the present time or before a particular event.

prickle

A small sharp thorn or pointed growth on a plant or animal.

primate

A mammal of an order that includes the lemurs, monkeys, apes, and human beings.