ply–point of order Vocabulary (P Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

ply

BusinessC1

Meaning: To work steadily at something, especially a trade or craft.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He plied his trade as a carpenter for many years.

Category: Business › Work Ethic

Synonyms:

work
labor

plywood

TechnologyB2

Meaning: A type of strong board made from thin layers of wood glued together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The shelves were made of plywood for durability.

Category: Technology › Materials

Synonyms:

laminated wood
board

PM

PoliticsA2

Meaning: Short for 'Prime Minister' or 'Post Meridiem' (afternoon).

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM.

Category: Politics › Government

pm

PoliticsA2

Meaning: Short for 'Prime Minister' or 'Post Meridiem' (afternoon).

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM.

Category: Politics › Government

PMS

MedicineC1

Meaning: Short for 'premenstrual syndrome', a condition affecting women before menstruation.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: She experiences mood swings due to PMS.

Category: Medicine › Women's Health

PMT

MedicineC1

Meaning: Short for 'premenstrual tension', a condition related to PMS.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: She takes medication for PMT.

Category: Medicine › Women's Health

pneumatic

TechnologyC2

Meaning: Relating to or using air or gas under pressure.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pneumatic drill is very powerful.

Category: Technology › Engineering

Synonyms:

air-powered
gas-powered

pneumonia

MedicineB2

Meaning: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was hospitalized due to pneumonia.

Category: Medicine › Respiratory Health

Synonyms:

lung infection
pneumonitis

PO

BusinessA2

Meaning: Short for 'post office' or 'purchase order'.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: I sent the letter to the PO.

Category: Business › Communication

PO Box

BusinessA2

Meaning: A box at a post office where mail can be sent and collected.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I have a PO Box for my business correspondence.

Category: Business › Communication

Synonyms:

mailbox
postbox

poach

NatureC2

Meaning: To illegally hunt or catch animals.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They were caught trying to poach endangered species.

Category: Nature › Wildlife

Synonyms:

hunt illegally
capture

pocked

ArtsC1

Meaning: Marked with small holes or dents.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pocked surface of the old table showed its age.

Category: Arts › Materials

Synonyms:

dented
pitted

pocket

FashionA1

Meaning: A small pouch sewn into clothing for carrying items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She found her keys in her pocket.

Category: Fashion › Clothing

Synonyms:

pouch
compartment

pocket knife

ToolsA2

Meaning: A small folding knife that fits in a pocket.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used his pocket knife to open the package.

Category: Tools

Synonyms:

folding knife
multitool

pocket money

FinanceA2

Meaning: Small amounts of money given to children for personal use.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She saved her pocket money to buy a new toy.

Category: Finance

Synonyms:

allowance
spending money

pocketbook

FashionA2

Meaning: A small book for keeping financial records.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She checked her pocketbook to see how much money she had left.

Category: Fashion

Meaning 2: A woman's handbag.

Example: She carried her essentials in a stylish pocketbook.

Synonyms:

handbag
wallet

pocket-sized

DesignB1

Meaning: Small enough to fit in a pocket.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He bought a pocket-sized notebook to carry everywhere.

Category: Design

Synonyms:

compact
portable

pockmark

HealthB2

Meaning: A small scar or pit on the skin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He had a few pockmarks on his face from acne.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

scar
blemish

pockmarked

HealthB2

Meaning: Marked with pockmarks.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pockmarked surface of the wall needed repair.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

scarred
blemished

pod

NatureB1

Meaning: A seed case of a plant.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pea pod was filled with fresh peas.

Category: Nature

Meaning 2:

A group of marine animals
especially whales.

Example: A pod of dolphins swam alongside the boat.

Synonyms:

capsule
case

podgy

HealthB2

Meaning: Slightly overweight or chubby.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The podgy puppy was adorable and playful.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

chubby
plump

Antonyms:

slim
thin

podiatrist

MedicineC1

Meaning: A doctor who specializes in foot care.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She visited the podiatrist for her foot pain.

Category: Medicine › Foot Care

Synonyms:

foot doctor
chiropodist

podiatry

MedicineC1

Meaning: The branch of medicine dealing with the feet.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Podiatry is important for athletes to prevent injuries.

Category: Medicine › Foot Care

Synonyms:

foot care
chiropody

podium

ArtsB1

Meaning: A raised platform for speakers or performers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The speaker stood at the podium to address the audience.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

platform
stage

poem

LiteratureA2

Meaning: A piece of writing that expresses feelings or ideas in a rhythmic way.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wrote a beautiful poem about nature.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

verse
stanza

poet

LiteratureB1

Meaning: A person who writes poems.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a famous poet known for his romantic verses.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

verse writer
lyricist

poet laureate

LiteratureC2

Meaning: A poet officially recognized for their contributions to literature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The poet laureate read her latest work at the ceremony.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

official poet
national poet

poetess

LiteratureC1

Meaning: A female poet.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The poetess read her work at the literary festival.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

female poet
verse writer

poetic

LiteratureB2

Meaning: Relating to poetry; having a quality of beauty or imagination.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The sunset had a poetic beauty that inspired her.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

lyrical
expressive

poetic justice

LiteratureC2

Meaning: A situation where virtue is rewarded and vice punished.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The villain's downfall was a clear case of poetic justice.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

just reward
fitting retribution

poetic licence

LiteratureC2

Meaning: The freedom to create or alter facts in art or literature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The author took poetic licence to enhance the story.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

artistic freedom
creative license

poetical

LiteratureC1

Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of poetry.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His poetical style captivated the audience.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

poetic
lyrical

poetry

LiteratureA2

Meaning: The art of writing poems.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoys reading poetry in her free time.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

verse
poems

po-faced

EmotionsC1

Meaning: Having a serious or stern expression.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He remained po-faced during the entire meeting.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

serious
stern

Antonyms:

smiling
cheerful

pogrom

HistoryC2

Meaning: An organized massacre of a particular ethnic group.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pogrom led to widespread fear and displacement.

Category: History

Synonyms:

massacre
riot

poignancy

EmotionsC2

Meaning: The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The poignancy of the film left the audience in tears.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

sensitivity
emotionality

poignant

EmotionsC2

Meaning: Evoking a strong sense of sadness or regret.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The poignant story touched everyone's heart.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

moving
touching

Antonyms:

unemotional
indifferent

poinsettia

NatureB1

Meaning: A plant with red and green leaves, often used as a Christmas decoration.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She decorated her home with a beautiful poinsettia.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

Christmas flower
Euphorbia pulcherrima

point

GeneralA1

Meaning: A specific location or position.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He marked the point on the map.

Category: General

Meaning 2: A unit of scoring in a game.

Example: She scored the winning point in the match.

Synonyms:

spot
location

point of order

PoliticsC1

Meaning: A formal request to address a procedural issue in a meeting.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He raised a point of order during the discussion.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

procedural request
formal objection

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