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