Quizlet SAT words from 'polyhedron' to 'precision'

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  1. polyhedron: A solid bounded by plane faces, especially by more than four.
  2. polysyllable: Having several syllables, especially more than three syllables.
  3. polytechnic: Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts.
  4. polytheism: The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one.
  5. pommel: To beat with something thick or bulky.
  6. pomposity: The quality of being marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner.
  7. pompous: Marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner.
  8. ponder: To meditate or reflect upon.
  9. ponderous: Unusually weighty or forcible.
  10. pontiff: The Pope.
  11. populace: The common people.
  12. populous: Containing many inhabitants, especially in proportion to the territory.
  13. portend: To indicate as being about to happen, especially by previous signs.
  14. portent: Anything that indicates what is to happen.
  15. portfolio: A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc.
  16. posit: To present in an orderly manner.
  17. position: The manner in which a thing is placed.
  18. positive: Free from doubt or hesitation.
  19. posse: A force of men.
  20. possess: To own.
  21. possession: The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command.
  22. possessive: Pertaining to the having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command.
  23. possessor: One who owns, enjoys, or controls anything, as property.
  24. possible: Being not beyond the reach of power natural, moral, or supernatural.
  25. postdate: To make the date of any writing later than the real date.
  26. posterior: The hinder part.
  27. postgraduate: Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree.
  28. postscript: Something added to a letter after the writer's signature.
  29. potency: Power.
  30. potent: Physically powerful.
  31. potentate: One possessed of great power or sway.
  32. potential: Anything that may be possible.
  33. potion: A dose of liquid medicine.
  34. powerless: Impotent.
  35. practicable: Feasible.
  36. prate: To talk about vainly or foolishly.
  37. prattle: To utter in simple or childish talk.
  38. preamble: A statement introductory to and explanatory of what follows.
  39. precarious: Perilous.
  40. precaution: A provision made in advance for some possible emergency or danger.
  41. precede: To happen first.
  42. precedence: Priority in place, time, or rank.
  43. precedent: An instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule.
  44. precedential: Of the nature of an instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule.
  45. precession: The act of going forward.
  46. precipice: A high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff.
  47. precipitant: Moving onward quickly and heedlessly.
  48. precipitate: To force forward prematurely.
  49. precise: Exact.
  50. precision: Accuracy of limitation, definition, or adjustment.