pickup
An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player. — In a record player, an electromagnetic component that converts the needle vibrations into an electrical signal.
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Vocabulary ranked by real-world frequency — start with the 1,000 most common words. Definitions adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), review in progress.
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pouring
The act by which something is poured.
prestigious
Of high prestige.
prompt
Quick; acting without delay.
party-hardy
To enjoy oneself thoroughly at a party or social gathering
porch
A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.
possessed
Controlled by evil spirits.
proposition
The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.
pains
Trouble taken doing something; attention to detail; careful effort.
To convert (something) to PDF format.
pitched
Having a slope, whether shallow, steep, or intermediate.
poisoning
The administration of a poison.
promptly
In a prompt manner. — Both soon and quickly.
Persian
Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.
polling
The action of taking a poll.
popping
The act or sound of something that pops.
prototype
An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models.
pumpkin
A domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon.
pardon
Forgiveness for an offence.
persuade
To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
pier
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
practiced
skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
predecessor
One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.
premise
A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
partisan
An adherent to a party or faction.
planting
A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.
posed
Holding a certain pose
privileged
Having special privileges.
prolonged
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
protestant
Protesting.
pumping
The act by which something is pumped.
pupil
A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
performer
One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.
picnic
An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.
predominantly
In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
primitive
An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.
providence
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.).
psychic
A person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities such as clairvoyance, precognition, and telepathy, or who appears to be susceptible to paranormal or supernatural influences.
psychologist
An expert in the field of psychology.
puppet
Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
patriotic
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
pictured
furnished with pictures
playground
A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
populated
That has, or is supplied with, inhabitants or content.
positioned
Being in a particular position; (figuratively) suitable.
probable
Likely or most likely to be true.
probation
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.
projection
Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.
paired
That occurs as a pair.
parental
Of or relating to a parent.
parody
A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
parole
Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour.
participant
One who participates.
phantom
A ghost or apparition.
photoshop
To digitally edit or alter (a picture or photograph).
precedent
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
prevalent
Widespread or preferred.
prom
A promenade concert.
packet
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
pathway
A footpath or other path or track.