punishment–purpose-built Vocabulary (P Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

punishment

LawA2

Meaning: A penalty imposed for wrongdoing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The punishment for stealing is often jail time.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

penalty
consequence

punitive

LawC1

Meaning: Intended to punish.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The punitive measures were harsh.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

penal
disciplinary

Punjabi

CultureB2

Meaning: A person from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is Punjabi and speaks Punjabi.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

Indian
Pakistani

punk

MusicB2

Meaning: A genre of music characterized by fast tempos and loud, aggressive sound.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He loves listening to punk music.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

rock
alternative

punnet

FoodB2

Meaning: A small container used for holding fruits, especially berries.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I bought a punnet of strawberries.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

container
basket

punt

SportsB2

Meaning: To kick a ball, especially in football, to send it downfield.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He decided to punt the ball during the game.

Category: Sports › Football

Synonyms:

kick
boot

punter

BusinessB2

Meaning: A person who places a bet or gamble.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The punter won big at the casino.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

gambler
bettor

puny

ArtsA2

Meaning: small and weak

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He felt puny compared to the other athletes.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

tiny
weak

Antonyms:

strong
powerful

pup

NatureA1

Meaning: a young dog

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pup wagged its tail happily.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

puppy
doglet

pupa

ScienceB2

Meaning: a stage in the life cycle of some insects

Part of speech: noun

Example: The caterpillar turned into a pupa before becoming a butterfly.

Category: Science › Biology

Synonyms:

chrysalis
larva

pupil

EducationA1

Meaning: a student in school

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pupil raised her hand to answer the question.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

student
learner

Antonyms:

teacher
instructor

puppet

ArtsA2

Meaning: a figure moved by a person to entertain

Part of speech: noun

Example: The puppet danced on the stage.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

marionette
figure

puppeteer

ArtsB1

Meaning: a person who operates a puppet

Part of speech: noun

Example: The puppeteer skillfully controlled the puppet's movements.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

manipulator
performer

puppy

NatureA1

Meaning: a young dog

Part of speech: noun

Example: The puppy played with its toys.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

pup
doglet

puppy fat

HealthB2

Meaning: a small amount of fat on a young child

Part of speech: noun

Example: The child had cute puppy fat on her cheeks.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

baby fat
softness

purchase

BusinessA2

Meaning: to buy something

Part of speech: verb

Example: I will purchase a new phone tomorrow.

Category: Business › Finance

Synonyms:

buy
acquire

Antonyms:

sell
dispose

purchasing powder

ScienceC1

Meaning: a substance used in buying processes

Part of speech: noun

Example: The purchasing powder is essential for the chemical reaction.

Category: Science › Chemistry

purdah

CultureC2

Meaning: a practice of seclusion for women in some cultures

Part of speech: noun

Example: Purdah is observed in certain communities.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

veil
seclusion

pure

ScienceA2

Meaning: not mixed with anything else

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She prefers pure water without any additives.

Category: Science › Chemistry

Synonyms:

clean
unmixed

Antonyms:

impure
contaminated

pure-bred

NatureB1

Meaning: bred from parents of the same breed

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The dog is a pure-bred Labrador.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

pedigreed
thoroughbred

Antonyms:

mixed
crossbred

puree

FoodB1

Meaning: a smooth mixture of food

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a delicious carrot puree.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms:

mash
blend

purely

LanguageB2

Meaning: only; completely

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The decision was purely based on facts.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

solely
entirely

Antonyms:

partially
mostly

purgative

MedicineC1

Meaning: a substance that causes evacuation of the bowels

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor prescribed a purgative for the patient.

Category: Medicine

Synonyms:

laxative
cathartic

purgatory

ReligionC2

Meaning: a state of suffering after death

Part of speech: noun

Example: In some beliefs, souls go to purgatory before heaven.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

limbo
intermediate state

Antonyms:

heaven
paradise

purge

BusinessB2

Meaning: to remove unwanted things

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to purge old files from the system.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

cleanse
remove

Antonyms:

add
include

purifier

TechnologyB1

Meaning: a device that cleans something

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air purifier improved the air quality.

Category: Technology › Devices

Synonyms:

cleaner
filter

purify

ScienceB2

Meaning: to make something pure

Part of speech: verb

Example: They used a filter to purify the water.

Category: Science › Chemistry

Synonyms:

clean
refine

Antonyms:

pollute
contaminate

purist

CultureC1

Meaning: a person who insists on traditional rules

Part of speech: noun

Example: The purist rejected any modern interpretations.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

traditionalist
conservative

Antonyms:

innovator
revolutionary

puritan

ReligionC2

Meaning: a member of a religious group known for strict morals

Part of speech: noun

Example: The puritan lifestyle emphasized simplicity and piety.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

moralist
ascetic

puritanical

CultureC1

Meaning: having strict moral attitudes

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His puritanical views made him unpopular at parties.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

moralistic
ascetic

Antonyms:

liberal
indulgent

puritanism

ReligionC2

Meaning: the beliefs and practices of Puritans

Part of speech: noun

Example: Puritanism influenced many aspects of American culture.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

asceticism
moralism

purity

ScienceB2

Meaning: the state of being pure

Part of speech: noun

Example: The purity of the water was tested.

Category: Science

Synonyms:

cleanliness
clarity

Antonyms:

impurity
contamination

purloin

LawC2

Meaning: to steal something

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tried to purloin a piece of jewelry.

Category: Law › Theft

Synonyms:

steal
filch

Antonyms:

return
give

purple

ArtsA1

Meaning: a color between red and blue

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wore a beautiful purple dress.

Category: Arts › Color

Synonyms:

violet
lavender

Antonyms:

green
yellow

purple Heart

MilitaryC1

Meaning: a U.S. military decoration for those wounded in battle

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was awarded the Purple Heart for his bravery.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

medal
decoration

purplish

ArtsB2

Meaning: somewhat purple in color

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The flowers had a purplish hue.

Category: Arts › Color

Synonyms:

lavender
violet

purport

LanguageC1

Meaning: to claim or profess

Part of speech: verb

Example: He purports to be an expert in the field.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

claim
assert

Antonyms:

deny
reject

purportedly

LanguageC2

Meaning: according to what is generally said

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He is purportedly the best player on the team.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

allegedly
reportedly

purpose

PhilosophyA2

Meaning: the reason for something

Part of speech: noun

Example: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the project.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

goal
aim

Antonyms:

aimlessness
meaninglessness

purpose-built

ArchitectureB2

Meaning: designed for a specific purpose

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The purpose-built facility meets all safety standards.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

custom-designed
tailor-made

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