English to English Dictionary

protectorate

A state that is controlled and protected by a larger, stronger sovereign state.

protuberance

A thing that bulges out or sticks out from a surface.

provincial

Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

prowl

To move about stealthily, as in search of prey or loot.

pseudonymity

The state or characteristic of using a pseudonym or false name while keeping one's true identity secret.

pub

An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, typically including food as well.

puerile

Childishly silly and trivial.

pugnacious

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

pugnacity

Inclined to quarrel or fight readily; combative nature.

pulverize

To reduce to fine particles; to crush or grind completely.

pustule

A small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus.

queen bee

The mature, fertile female of a social bee colony, which is usually the mother of all the other bees in the hive.