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Basic Vocabulary 15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plateau - Most of the population of Mexico lives on the Central Plateau. | A flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land. |
| pledge - The children recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag | To make an important promise, or vow |
| plumber - The plumber used a wrench to fix the pipes. | Someone whose job is to fix water and heating pipes. |
| poetry - Free verse poetry does not need to have rhythm or rhyme. | A piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they suggest. |
| pollution - Our science teacher talked to our class about pollution. | Harmful substances that are released in the air, and make our planet dirty, noisy, or unhealthy. |
| pompous - Jordan brags, bosses other around, and is very pompous. | Showing arrogance or conceit. |
| posse - The posse found the criminals hiding in a cave. | A group of people called together by a sheriff to help capture an outlaw. |
| precipitation - The temperature and precipitation amounts are abiotic parts of an environment. | The rain, snow, sleet, and hail that falls from clouds to Earth. This is an important part of the water cycle. |
| precise - It is important to make precise measurements when building a house. | Exact in performance or amount; strictly correct. |
| prejudice - I pray for a world without prejudice of any kind. | An opinion about someone based on his or her skin color, religion, or other characteristics. |
| presume - I presume that you did all of your homework last night. | Believe something to be true without being sure. |
| prevent - Disinfectant is used on surgical instruments to help prevent infections. | To stop something from happening before it occurs. |
| prism - We saw many colors of the rainbow when we looked through the prism. | A triangular, three-dimensional object made of clear glass that breaks up white light into its different colors. |
| privilege - I had the privilege of being introduced to the prince when I was in London. | A special right or honor given to someone. |
| prize - Jaime received a prize for winning the marathon. | Something given for winning a contest or competition. |
| prohibit - The principal prohibits anyone from smoking in our school. | To forbid or not allow something to be done |
| promise - I made a promise to my teacher to follow the classroom rules. | A verbal commitment by one person to another to do (or not to do) something in the future. |
| protein - Vegetarians don't eat meat, but get protein from beans, nuts and grains. | This is the part of our diet which helps our body to grow and to repair itself. Protein comes from meat, fish, eggs, dairy produce and nuts. |
| proud - You should be proud of your excellent grades. | Feeling good about who you are or something you have done. |
| provoke - Her little brother knows just how to provoke her. | to make angry; to stir up on purpose |
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