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English words starting with P — with CEFR levels

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A1p.m.adv · after midday
B2pan · a child’s word for father, informal
B1pacen · the speed of moving
C1pacev · to walk up and down again and again
A2pacificadj · about the large ocean west of America
A2packn/v · to put things into a bag or case
B1packagen · a set of things sold together
B2packedadj · very full
B2packetn · a small box or bag containing something
B1packingn · putting things into bags
B2padn · sheets of paper joined together at one edge
B1paddlen · a short pole used to move a small boat
C1paddlev · to walk or splash in shallow water
A1pagen · one side of a sheet in a book
B1paidadj · given money for work done
B1painn · the unpleasant feeling when part of the body
B1painfuladj · causing pain
C2painstakingadj · done with great care and effort
C2painstakinglyadv · in a very careful and detailed way
A1paintn/v · to put colour on something
B2paintbrushn · a brush used for painting
A2paintern · a person who paints walls or pictures
A1paintingn · a picture made with paint
A1pairn · two things that go together
B2pajamasn · loose clothes worn for sleeping
A2paln · a friend
A1palacen · a very large house for a king
C2palatableadj · pleasant enough to eat or accept
C2palaten · the sense of taste
B1paleadj · light in colour, not bright
B2palletn · a flat wooden platform for moving goods
B1palmn · the inside of your hand
A2pann · a flat metal pot for cooking
B2pancaken · a thin, flat cake cooked in a pan
B2pandemicadj · spreading over a very large area or many countries
B2paneln · a group of people who discuss or judge
A2panicn · a sudden strong fear
B2panicv · to feel sudden fear and lose control
C1panoraman · a wide view of a large area
C1panoramicadj · giving a wide view of a large area
A1pantsn · clothing for the legs
B2papayan · a tropical orange fruit
A1papern · thin material for writing on
B2paperlessadj · using computers instead of paper
B2paperworkn · written forms and documents for official work
C2parablen · a short story that teaches a moral lesson
B1parachuten · a large cloth that slows a person falling
B2paraden · a public march with music and people
B1paradisen · a perfect place
B2paradoxn · something that seems to contradict itself
C2paradoxicaladj · seeming to contradict itself yet true
C2paradoxicallyadv · in a way that seems to contradict itself
A1paragraphn · a part of a text with several lines
B2paralysisn · inability to move part of the body
B1paralyzev · to make a body part unable to move
C2paralyzinglyadv · in a way so strong it stops you
B2paramedicadj · relating to emergency medical care
C2parametern · a limit or value that defines a system
C2paramountadj · more important than anything else
C1parasiten · a creature living on another for food
C2parasiticadj · living on another living thing
B2paratroopern · a soldier trained to jump with a parachute
B1parceln · a package sent by post
A1pardonn · a polite way to ask someone to repeat
B1pardonv · to forgive or excuse a mistake
A1parentn · a mother or father
B1parentaladj · relating to a mother or father
A1parkn · a green public place in a town
A2parkv · to leave a car in a place
B1parkingn · leaving a car in a place
B2parliamentn · the people who make a country’s laws
C2parochialadj · limited to local concerns
B1parrotn · a colourful bird that can copy human speech
A2partn · one piece of something
B2partv · to separate or go away from each other
B1part-timeadj/adv · for only part of the normal working hours
B1partialadj · not complete
B1participantn · a person who takes part in something
B1participatev · to take part
B2participationn · the act of taking part in something
B1participlen · a verb form used as an adjective or in tenses
B2particlen · a very small piece of matter
B2particularadj · special or specific
B1particularlyadv · especially; more than usual
B2partisann · a strong supporter of one group or party
A2partlyadv · not completely; to some degree
A1partnern · a person you do something with
B2partnershipn · a business relationship between two groups
A1partyn · a social event with food and music
A2passn/v · to send the ball to a player
A2passagen · a short part of a text
A2passengern · a person travelling in a vehicle
B1passionn · a very strong interest or love
B2passionateadj · having very strong feelings or enthusiasm
B2passionatelyadv · with very strong feeling
B1passiveadj · not active or taking part
B1passportn · an official document for travelling abroad
B1passwordn · a secret word to open an account
A1pastadv/prep · beyond a place
B1pastadj · belonging to an earlier time
A2pastan · an Italian food made from flour and eggs
B2pastorn · a priest who leads a church community
B2pastoraladj · relating to simple country life
B2patchn · a small piece used to cover a hole
C2patchilyadv · in an uneven way, with some parts missing
C2patchyadj · uneven and found only in some places
C1paternaladj · related through the father’s side of the family
C1paternalisticadj · controlling others as if they were children
A2pathn · a narrow way for walking
C1pathosn · a quality that causes sadness or pity
B1patiencen · the ability to wait calmly
A2patientn · a person who is getting medical care
B1patientadj · able to wait calmly without getting angry
B2patientlyadv · in a calm way, without complaining
B2patriotn · a person who loves and supports their country
B2patrioticadj · feeling great love for your country
B2patriotismn · love for and pride in your country
B1patroln · a group that watches an area
B2patronn · a regular customer of a shop or restaurant
C2patronizev · to treat someone as less clever than you
C2patronizingadj · treating someone as if they are less clever
C2patronizinglyadv · in a way that talks down to others
B1patternn · a repeated design
B1pausen/v · a short stop
B2pavev · to cover a road with hard material
B2pavementn · the path at the side of a road
B2pawn · an animal’s foot with claws or soft pads
B2pawnbrokern · a person who lends money in exchange for items
B2pawnshopn · a shop that lends money for items left there
A1payn/v · to give money for something
B2paymentn · an amount of money paid
C1paywalln · an online barrier that requires payment
A2PCn · a personal computer
A2pean · a small, round green vegetable
A1peacen · a time without war
A2peacefuladj · quiet and calm
B2peacefullyadv · in a calm and quiet way
B2peachn · a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin
C1peacockn · a large bird with a colourful fan-like tail
B2peakn · the highest point of something
B1peanutn · a small nut that grows underground
A2pearn · a sweet green or yellow fruit
B2pearln · a small, round, shiny gem from an oyster
C1peasantn · a poor farm worker of earlier times
B2pebblen · a small smooth stone
B1peculiaradj · strange or unusual
B2pedaln · the part you press with your foot
B2pedanticadj · too worried about small rules and details
C2pedestaln · a base that supports a statue
B2pedestriann · a person walking, not driving
C2pedestrianadj · dull and not original
C1pedicuren · a beauty treatment for the feet and toenails
B2peev · to pass urine; a rude word for urinate
B2peeln/v · to remove the skin from fruit; the skin itself
B2peepn · a quick look, often secretly
B2peern · a person of the same age or group
B2pegn · a hook or small stick for hanging things
A1penn · a tool for writing with ink
B2penalizev · to punish someone for breaking a rule
B2penaltyn · a punishment for breaking a rule
A2pencen · small British coins; plural of penny
A1penciln · a tool for writing or drawing
C1pendulousadj · hanging down loosely
C1pendulumn · a weight that swings back and forth
B2penetratev · to pass into or through something
A2penfriendn · a friend you know only by writing letters
B2penguinn · a black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
B2penicillinn · a medicine that kills bacteria
C1peninsulan · land almost surrounded by water
B1pennilessadj · having no money
B1pennyn · a small coin of low value
B2pensionn · regular money paid to retired people
B2pentagonn · a flat shape with five sides
A1peoplen · men, women and children
A2peppern · a hot spice that makes food spicy
B1perprep · for each; used with rates
B2perceivev · to notice or understand something in a certain way
B1percentn · a part of every hundred
B2percentagen · a part of a whole expressed per hundred
B2perceptionn · the way you see or understand something
C1perceptiveadj · quick to notice and understand things
C1perceptivelyadv · in a way showing quick, clear understanding
C2perchn/v · to sit on a high or narrow place
A2perfectadj · as good as it can be
C1perfectv · to make something completely good
A2perfectlyadv · in the best possible way
A2performv · to do a show for an audience
A2performancen · a show for an audience
B1performern · a person who entertains an audience
A2perfumen · a liquid with a nice smell
A2perhapsadv · maybe
A1periodn · a length of time
B2permanencen · the state of lasting for a very long time
B1permanentadj · lasting forever or for a long time
B1permanentlyadv · for always, without change
B2permeatev · to spread through every part of something
A2permissionn · being allowed to do something
B1permitv · to allow
C1perpetuatev · to make something continue for a long time
C1persecutev · to treat someone cruelly for who they are
C1persecutionn · cruel treatment because of beliefs or race
B2perseverancen · continuing to try despite difficulty
B2persistv · to continue doing something despite difficulties
B2persistencen · continuing to try without giving up
B2persistentadj · continuing for a long time
A1personn · a man, woman or child
A1personaladj · belonging to one person
A2personalityn · the qualities that make a person special
C1personalizationn · adjusting something to suit one person
C1personalizev · to make something suit one person’s taste
B1personallyadv · in my own opinion
B2personificationn · giving human traits to things
B2personifyv · to describe a thing as if it were a person
B2personneln · the people who work for an organization
B2perspectiven · a particular way of thinking about something
B2perspirationn · drops of liquid from the skin when you are hot
B1persuadev · to make someone agree to do something
B2persuasionn · convincing someone to do something
B1persuasiveadj · good at making people believe or do something
C1persuasivelyadv · in a way that convinces other people
C1pertain tov · to be connected with or relevant to
C1pertinentadj · directly relevant to the subject
C2pervasiveadj · present everywhere
C2pervasivenessn · the fact of being present everywhere
C2perverseadj · deliberately difficult or unreasonable
C2perversityn · the habit of doing the opposite
B2pessimistn · a person who expects bad things to happen
B2pessimisticadj · expecting the worst
A1petn · an animal kept at home
B2petrifiedadj · extremely frightened
A2petroln · fuel for cars
A2petrol stationn · a place where you buy fuel for cars
B2pettyadj · small and unimportant
B2pHn · a measure of how acid a liquid is
B1phantomadj · not real; existing only in the mind
C2phantomn · a ghost-like image of something unreal
B2pharmacistn · a person who prepares and sells medicines
B1pharmacyn · a shop that sells medicines
B2phasen · a stage in a process
C1phenomenaladj · extremely good or impressive
C1phenomenallyadv · to an extraordinary degree
B1phenomenonn · something that happens in nature
C2philanthropicadj · giving money to help other people
C2philanthropicallyadv · in a way that helps others
C2philanthropistn · a person who gives money to help others
C2philanthropyn · giving money to help others
C2philistinen · a person who dislikes art and culture
B1philosophern · a person who studies ideas about life and truth
B2philosophicaladj · relating to deep thinking about life and ideas
B1philosophyn · the study of ideas about life and truth
B1phoenixn · an imaginary bird that rises from fire
A1phonen/v · to call someone
A1photon · a picture taken with a camera
B1photocopyn · to make a copy of a page with a machine
A2photographn · a picture taken with a camera
B2photographv · to take a picture with a camera
A2photographern · a person who takes photos
A2photographyn · the art of taking photos
B1phrasal verbn · a verb with a small word that changes its meaning
B1phrasen · a group of words
A2physicaladj · about the body
C1physicalityn · the use or quality of the body
A2physicallyadv · in a way connected with the body
B2physiciann · a medical doctor
B1physicsn · the science of energy and matter
C2physiologicaladj · relating to the body’s normal functions
C2physiologicallyadv · in relation to the body’s normal functions
C1physiquen · the shape and size of a person’s body
B2pin · a math number used to measure circles
A1pianon · a large musical instrument with keys
A1pickv · to choose
B1pickn · the choice you make from a group
B2picklen · a vegetable kept in vinegar
B2pickyadj · difficult to please, especially about food
A1picnicn · a meal eaten outside
A1picturen · a drawing or photo
B2picturev · to imagine something in your mind
B2picturesqueadj · very pretty, like a picture
B1pien · food with pastry baked in a dish
A1piecen · a part of something
B1pietyn · strong religious faith and respect
A1pign · a farm animal with a pink body
C1pigeonn · a grey bird often seen in cities
A2pilen · things placed on top of each other
A2pilgrimn · a person who travels to a holy place
A2pilln · a small tablet of medicine
B1pillown · a soft bag for your head in bed
B2pillowcasen · a cover for a pillow
A2pilotn · a person who flies a plane
B1pinv · to attach with a pin
B2pinn · a thin metal stick with a point
B2pinen · a tall tree with needle-like leaves
B1pineapplen · a large tropical fruit with a rough skin
A1pinkadj · a light red colour
A2pinkn · a light red colour
C1pinnaclen · the highest or most successful point
B2pintn · a unit of liquid, about half a litre
C1pioneern/v · a person who is first to try a new idea
B1pipen · a tube that carries liquid
B2piracyn · illegal copying and selling of music or films
B2piraten · a person who robs ships at sea
B1pitn · a large hole in the ground
B2pitchn/v · an area of ground for sports
A2pityn · a feeling of sadness about something
A1pizzan · a flat bread with cheese on top
A1placen · a position or area
B1placev · to put something in a particular position
C1placidadj · calm and not easily disturbed
C1placidlyadv · in a calm and peaceful way
B2plaguen · a deadly disease that spreads quickly
C1plaguev · to cause trouble or worry again and again
B1plainadj · simple and not decorated
A1plann · an idea of what you will do
B1planv · to decide what you will do and how
A1planen · a vehicle that flies in the air
A2planetn · a large round object going around a star
B2planningn · the act of deciding how to do something
A2plantn · a living thing that grows in soil
B1plantv · to put a seed or young plant in
C1plaquen · a flat piece of metal with writing on it
C1plastern/v · to cover a wall with a smooth mixture
A2plasticadj · a light material made in factories
B1plasticn · a light material made by industry
A2platen · a flat dish for food
B1platformn · the raised area where passengers wait for trains
C1plausibilityn · the quality of seeming reasonable or likely true
C1plausibleadj · likely to be true
C1plausiblyadv · in a way that seems reasonable and true
A1playn/v · to do a fun activity
A1playern · a person who plays a game
A2playfuladj · full of fun and energy
A2playgroundn · an outdoor area where children play
B2playmaten · a child who plays with another
B2playwrightn · a person who writes plays
B2pleadv · to say in court if you are guilty
A2pleasantadj · nice and enjoyable
B1pleasantlyadv · in a nice and enjoyable way
A1pleaseadv · word used to ask politely
B1pleasev · to make someone feel happy
A2pleasedadj · happy and satisfied
A2pleasingadj · giving pleasure; nice
C1pleasurableadj · giving pleasure; enjoyable
A1pleasuren · a feeling of happiness
A2plentyn · a large amount; more than enough
B1plentypron · a large amount; enough
B2plotn · the main story of a book or film
C1ployn · a clever trick to get an advantage
B2pluckv · to pull feathers or fruit off
C2pluckn · courage and determination
B1plugn · a device that connects equipment to electricity
B2plugv · to connect a device to a power point
B2plumn · a small soft fruit with a stone inside
C2plumadj · very good and desirable
C2plumagen · the feathers of a bird
B2plumbern · a person who repairs water pipes
C1plumbingn · the pipes and water system in a building
C2plumen · a long rising cloud of smoke
C1plummetv · to fall very quickly and suddenly
C1plungen/v · a sudden fall or dive
A2pluraln · the word form for more than one
A2plusprep · and; added to
B1plusconj · and; added to
B2plusn · an advantage or good point
C2plutocratn · a person who has power because of wealth
B2pneumonian · a serious illness of the lungs
A1pocketn · a small bag sewn into clothes
B1pocket moneyn · money children get from parents
A1poemn · a piece of writing in lines
B1poetn · a person who writes poems
C1poetessn · a woman who writes poems
B1poetryn · writing in verse that expresses feelings
A1pointn · to show a place with your finger
A2pointv · to show with a finger
B2point of viewn · a personal opinion or way of thinking
B2pointlessadj · having no purpose or use
C1poisen · a calm and confident manner
C2poisev · to hold steady in the air
B1poisonn · a substance that can kill or harm
B2poisonv · to harm or kill with a harmful substance
B1poisonousadj · containing something that can harm or kill
B2polar bearn · a large white bear of the Arctic
B1polen · a long thin piece of wood or metal
A2policen · the people who keep order
A2police officern · a person who works for the police
A2police stationn · a building where the police work
A2policemann · a man who works for the police
A2policewomann · a woman who works in the police
B1policyn · a plan or rule agreed by a group
B2polion · a disease that can cause paralysis
B2polishn · a liquid put on nails to colour them
A2politeadj · having good manners
B1politelyadv · in a way that is respectful
B2politenessn · good manners
A2politicaladj · about government and how a country is run
B2politicallyadv · in a way related to politics
B1politiciann · a person who works in politics
B1politicsn · the activities of governments and their leaders
B2polityn · a society organized as a state
B1pollutantn · a substance that makes air or water dirty
A2pollutev · to make air, water or land dirty
A1pollutionn · dirty air, water or land
B2polon · a sport played on horseback with a stick
C2polysyllabicadj · having many syllables
B1pondn · a small area of still water
B2ponderv · to think carefully about something
C2ponderousadj · slow and heavy, and dull
C2ponderouslyadv · in a slow and heavy way
A1pooln · a place to swim
A1pooradj · having very little money
A1popn · modern popular music
B2popv · to go somewhere quickly for a short time
B1popcornn · corn that bursts when heated
A2popularadj · liked by many people
B2popularityn · the state of being liked by many people
C1popularizationn · the process of making something popular
B2popularizev · to make something liked by many people
A2populationn · the number of people living in a place
B2porchn · a covered entrance or small veranda
B1porkn · meat from a pig
B1portn · a town or place where ships stop
C1portablen/adj · easy to carry from place to place
C2portenn · a sign that something will happen
B2portionn · an amount of food for one person
A2portraitn · a picture of a person
C2portraituren · the art of making portraits
C1portrayv · to show or describe someone or something
C1portrayaln · the way a character is shown in a film or play
B2posen · a position of the body held still
C1posev · to create a problem or danger
B2poshadj · fashionable and expensive
C2positv · to suggest something as a basis for discussion
A2positionn · a job
B1positiveadj · hopeful and thinking about good things
B1positivelyadv · in a good or helpful way
B1possessv · to own or have
B2possessedadj · controlled by a spirit
B1possessionn · something that you own
B1possessiveadj · showing that something belongs to someone
C1possessorn · a person who owns or has something
B1possibilityn · a chance that something may happen
A2possibleadj · able to be done
A2possiblyadv · perhaps
A1postn · a message or letter
A2postv · to send by mail
A2post officen · a place where you send letters and parcels
B2postaladj · relating to the post or mail
B1postcardn · a card with a picture that you post
A1postern · a big picture or notice
C2posterityn · future generations
B1postmann · a man who delivers letters
B2postponev · to move to a later time
C2posturaladj · relating to the way you hold your body
C1posturen · the way you hold your body
C2posturev · to behave in a pretend or showy way
C2posturingn · behavior meant to impress others
B1potn · a deep round container for cooking
A1potaton · a round vegetable that grows in soil
B2potentadj · very strong and powerful
B1potentialn · the ability to develop or succeed in future
B2potentialadj · possible in the future
B2potentiallyadv · possibly, but not yet certainly
B1potteryn · the art of making pots and bowls from clay
C1pouncev · to jump suddenly to catch something
B1poundn · the money used in the UK
B2poundv · to beat very hard and fast
A2pourv · to make liquid flow out of a container
B1povertyn · being very poor
B1powdern · many tiny dry pieces
B2powderv · to cover with fine dry dust
A2powern · energy; strength to do things
A2powerfuladj · very strong
B2powerfullyadv · with great strength
B1practicaladj · useful in real life
B2practicalityn · being useful in real situations
B2practicallyadv · almost; nearly
A1practicen/v · doing something again to improve
C2practitionern · a person who works in a skilled profession
B1praisen · words that show admiration
B2praisev · to say good things about someone
B2prancen · to move with high, lively steps
B2prawnn · a sea animal like a large shrimp, eaten as food
A1prayv · to speak to God
B1prayern · words said to God
C1preachv · to give a religious talk
C1preachern · a person who gives religious talks
B2precedev · to come before something
B1preciousadj · very valuable
A2preciseadj · exact and correct
B2preciselyadv · exactly, with no mistake
C1precisionn · the quality of being very exact
C2precociousadj · developed earlier than usual
C2precociouslyadv · showing skill at an unusually young age
C2preconceptionn · an opinion formed before knowing the facts
C1predecessorn · the person who had a job before you
B2predicamentn · a difficult situation
B2predicatev · the part of a sentence that says what the subject does
B2predicativeadj · used after a verb, not before a noun
A2predictv · to say what will happen in the future
B2predictableadj · easy to know before it happens
A2predictionn · a statement about what will happen
B2predictiveadj · able to say what will happen
B2predictorn · something that shows what will happen
C2predilectionn · a special liking for something
C2preeminentadj · better than all others; leading
B2prefectn · an older student with some duties
A2preferv · to like one thing more than another
B2preferableadj · better or more suitable
B2preferablyadv · if possible; as a better choice
B1preferencen · liking one thing more than another
B1prefixn · letters added to the start of a word
B1pregnantadj · expecting a baby
B2prehistoricadj · from the time before written history
B2prehumann · existing before humans
B2preindustrialadj · before the development of factories
B2prejudgev · to form an opinion before knowing the facts
B1prejudicen · an unfair opinion without knowing the facts
B2preliminaryadj · coming first; early and not final
C1premiern/adj · the leader of a government
C1premisen · an idea on which an argument is based
C1premisesn · the buildings and land of a business
C2preoccupationn · thinking too much about one thing
B2preoccupyv · to fill someone’s thoughts so they cannot think of other things
B1preparationn · getting ready
A2preparev · to get something ready
B1preparedadj · ready for what is going to happen
B1prepositionn · a word that shows place, time or direction
B1preschooladj · relating to the time before primary school
B2prescribev · to officially order a medicine
B1prescriptionn · a paper from a doctor for medicine
C2prescriptiveadj · telling people what they should do
B1presencen · the fact of being in a place
A1presentn · a gift
B1presentadj · being in a place at a particular time
B2presentv · to show or introduce something to a group
B1presentationn · a talk showing information
C2presentationaladj · relating to how things are shown
B2presentern · a person who introduces a TV or radio show
B1preservationn · keeping something safe and unchanged
C2preservationistn · a person who works to protect old things
B1preservev · to keep safe
B2presidencyn · the position or time of being president
B1presidentn · the leader of a country or organization
B2presidentialadj · relating to a president
B1pressn/v · newspapers and the people who write them
A2pressuren · a worried feeling when you must do well
C2pressurizationn · keeping air pressure normal in a closed space
C2pressurizev · to keep air at higher pressure inside something
B2prestigen · respect and admiration from other people
B2prestigiousadj · admired and respected as very high quality
B2presumablyadv · probably, as you would expect
C2presupposev · to assume something is true before going on
C2presuppositionn · an idea accepted as true before starting
A2pretendv · to act as if something is true
B2pretendadj · imaginary, not real
A1prettyadj · nice to look at
A2prettyadv · quite; fairly
B2prevailv · to win or be accepted in the end
A2preventv · to stop something from happening
B2preventionn · the act of stopping something bad from happening
B2preventiveadj · intended to stop something bad from happening
B1previousadj · coming before in time or order
B2previouslyadv · before now
A1pricen · how much something costs
B2pricev · to decide how much something costs
B2pricelessadj · so valuable that it cannot be measured in money
B2prickn · a small sharp pain from a needle
A2priden · a happy feeling about your own success
B1priestn · a religious leader
B1primarilyadv · mainly
B2primaryadj · first or most basic in order
B1primary schooln · a school for children aged five to eleven
B2primeadj · best or most important
B2prime ministern · the leader of a government
C2primevaladj · very ancient, from the earliest times
B1primitiveadj · very simple, from an early time
C1primitivelyadv · in a very simple, early or basic way
A1princen · the son of a king or queen
A1princessn · the daughter of a king or queen
A2principaladj · most important
B2principaln · the head of a school
C1principallyadv · mainly; mostly
B1principlen · a basic belief or rule
A2printv · to make words appear on paper
B1printn · letters and words made by a printer
A2printern · a machine that prints on paper
B2prioradj · existing or happening earlier
B2priorityn · something that is more important than others
C2prisev · to force something open or apart
B1prisonn · a building where criminals are kept
B1prisonern · a person kept in prison
C2prissyadj · too concerned about being proper and clean
B1privacyn · being free from other people’s attention
A2privateadj · only for one person or group
B2privatelyadv · in a way others cannot hear or see
B2privilegen · a special advantage that not everyone has
C1privilegedadj · having special advantages that others do not have
B1prizen · something given to a winner
A2pron · a professional sportsperson
B1probabilityn · how likely something is
B2probableadj · likely to happen or be true
A2probablyadv · most likely
B2proben · a device sent to explore and send data
A1problemn · something difficult to deal with
C2proceduraln/adj · relating to the steps of a formal process
B2proceduren · a fixed way of doing something
B1proceedv · to continue or go forward
B1processn · a series of actions with a result
B2processv · to deal with something officially
B1proclaimv · to announce something officially and publicly
B1procrastinationn · the habit of delaying things you must do
A2producev · to make things
B1producern · a person who organizes making a film
A2productn · something that is made to be sold
A2productionn · the making of things in large numbers
B1productiveadj · achieving a lot
C1professv · to openly claim to have a quality
B1professionn · a job that needs special training
A2professionaladj · doing something as a paid job
B2professionaln · a person with special training in a job
C1professionalismn · skilled and responsible behaviour at work
B1professorn · a teacher at a university
B2profilen · a short description of a person’s details
B2profitn · money gained after costs are paid
C2profitabilityn · the ability to make a profit
B2profitableadj · making a gain of money
C1profoundadj · very deep or strong
C1profoundlyadv · very deeply or strongly
A1programn · software that runs on a computer
B1programv · to give a computer instructions to do something
B2programmern · a person who writes computer programs
B2programmingn · writing instructions for computers
B1progressn · improvement or development over time
B2progressv · to improve or move forward
A2progressiveadj · using new and modern ideas
B2prohibitv · to officially forbid something
B1prohibitionn · a rule that stops something being done
C1prohibitiveadj · so high that people cannot afford it
C1prohibitivelyadv · so expensive that people cannot afford it
B2projectn/v · a planned piece of work with a goal
B2projectionn · an image shown on a screen or wall
C1proliferatev · to increase quickly in number
C2proliferationn · a rapid increase in number
C1prolificadj · producing a lot of work
C1prolificallyadv · in a way that produces a lot
C2prolongv · to make something last longer
B2promn · a formal dance party at the end of high school
C2promenaden · a wide path for walking beside the sea
B2prominencen · the state of being important or well known
B1prominentadj · well known and important
A2promisen · a statement that you will do something
B1promisev · to say you will definitely do something
C2promotableadj · good enough to get a higher job
B1promotev · to advertise a product
B1promotionn · a move to a better job
B2promptn/v/adj · a message that asks you to do something
B2promptlyadv · quickly and without delay
C2proneadj · likely to suffer from something
B1pronounn · a word used instead of a noun
A2pronouncev · to say a word in a certain way
A2pronunciationn · the way you say words
B1proofn · facts that show something is true
C1propn/v · an object used on stage or in a film
A2properadj · right and suitable
B1properlyadv · in the correct or right way
B1propertyn · a building or land that someone owns
C1prophetn · a person believed to speak for God
C1propheticadj · correctly predicting what will happen
B2proponentn · a person who supports an idea
B1proportionn · a part of a whole
C2proportionaladj · having a fixed relation in size to another
C2proportionallyadv · in direct relation to size or amount
B1proposaln · a plan suggested to others
B1proposev · to suggest a plan or idea
B2proposedadj · suggested as a plan
C2propositionn · an offer or suggestion made to someone
C2proprietaryadj · owned by a company and legally protected
C2proprietorialadj · behaving as if you own something
C2proscribev · to officially forbid something
C2proscriptionn · an official ban on something
B2prosen · ordinary written language, not poetry
B2prosecutev · to take someone to court for a crime
B2prospectn · something expected or hoped for in the future
C1prospectiveadj · likely to become something in the future
B2prosperv · to be successful and do well
B1prosperityn · success and wealth
B1prosperousadj · rich and successful
C2prostratev/adj · to lie face down to show respect
C1protagonistn · the main character in a story
B1protectv · to keep someone or something safe
B1protectionn · the act of keeping someone or something safe
B1protectiveadj · keeping someone safe from harm
B1protestn · a public show of disagreement
B2protestv · to show strong disagreement in public
C2protrudev · to stick out from a surface
C2protrusionn · something that sticks out from a surface
B1proudadj · feeling pleased about something good
B2proudlyadv · in a way that shows pleasure in your work
B1provev · to show that something is true
B2provenadj · shown to be true or to work
B1proverbn · a short, well-known saying that gives advice
C2proverbialadj · well known as a saying
A2providev · to give something that people need
B1providedconj · only if; on condition that
B2provincen · a large region of a country
C2provincialadj · relating to areas outside the big cities
B2provisionn · arrangements made to supply something
C1provisionsn · supplies of food and other necessary things
C2provocationn · an action that makes someone angry
C1provocativeadj · meant to cause a strong reaction
C1provocativelyadv · in a way meant to cause strong reactions
C1provokev · to deliberately cause a strong reaction
C1prowlv · to move quietly and carefully, like a hunter
C2proximaladj · nearer to the center of the body
B2proximityn · nearness in distance or time
C2pruriencen · an unhealthy interest in indecent things
C2prurientadj · too interested in unsuitable matters
C1psychen · the human mind and its deepest feelings
C1psychiatricadj · relating to mental illness
C1psychiatristn · a doctor who treats mental illness
B1psychologicaladj · related to the mind
B2psychologicallyadv · in a way related to the mind
A2psychologistn · an expert in how the mind works
B2psychologyn · the study of the mind and behaviour
B1pubn · a place to drink and eat in Britain
A2publicn · all the people
B1publicadj · open to or used by everybody
B1public transportn · buses, trains and trams that anyone can use
B2publicationn · the act of printing a book for sale
B2publicityn · public attention given to a person or event
B2publicizev · to make known to the public
B1publiclyadv · in front of everyone
A2publishv · to print a book or article for sale
B1publishern · a company that makes books
B2puddingn · a sweet dish, often served after a meal
A2pullv · to move something toward you
B1pullovern · a knitted top that you pull over your head
B2pulsen · the regular beat of blood in the body
B1pumpn · a machine for moving liquid or air
B2pumpkinn · a large round orange vegetable
B2punchn/v · a hit with the fist
B2punctualadj · arriving at the right time
B2punctualityn · the habit of arriving on time
A2punctuationn · marks such as commas and full stops
B1punishv · to make someone suffer for doing wrong
B1punishmentn · a penalty for doing wrong
C2punitiveadj · intended to punish
C2punitivelyadv · in a way meant to punish
B1pupiln · a child who studies at school
B1puppyn · a young dog
B2purchasen/v · the act of buying something
B1pureadj · not mixed with anything else
B1purifyv · to make something clean by removing bad things
C2puritanicaladj · very strict about morals and pleasure
C1purityn · the state of being clean and without other substances
A1purplen · a colour between red and blue
A2purpleadj · a colour between red and blue
A2purposen · the reason for doing something
B2purposefuladj · having a clear aim
B1pursen · a small bag for money
A2pursuev · to try to achieve something over time
B2pursuitn · the act of trying to get something
A1pushv · to move something away from you
B1pushn · the act of moving something away from you
A1putv · to place something somewhere
B1puzzlen · a game that you solve
C1puzzlev · to confuse someone and make them think
B2puzzledadj · confused and unable to understand
C2pyren · a pile of wood for burning a body