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paddles
noun : poles with flat blades at one or both ends, used to steer in water
page
noun : a sheet of paper in something such as a book, magazine, or newspaper
pail
noun : an open, round container with a flat bottom and a handle, used to hold and carry things
paint
noun : a kind of color used to cover a surface
paintbrush
noun : a brush used for putting paint on a surface
pajamas
noun : clothing worn for sleeping
pan
noun : a shallow, metal container used for baking and cooking
panda
noun : a bear from China that eats bamboo and has black-and-white fur
pants
noun : clothing that covers the body from the waist down to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg
papa
noun : a father
paper
noun : a thin sheet of material used for writing, drawing, or wrapping something
parent
noun : a mother or father
park
noun : an area of land used for play and exercise
part
noun : a piece of something
party
noun : a gathering of people to have fun
pasta
noun : noodles made from a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients
pat
noun : a gentle, quick touch with a flat hand
path
noun : a trail on the ground that people or other animals can follow
paw
noun : an animal's foot that has a pad and claws
peace
noun : when there is no war, violence, or arguing
peak
noun : the pointed top part of a mountain
peanut
noun : the oval seed of a plant in the pea family that is often eaten as a snack
pear
noun : juicy fruits that are round at one end and narrow at the other end
peas
noun : small, green vegetables that grow in a pod
pebble
noun : a small, smooth stone
pen
noun : a small area for farm animals that has a fence around it
pen
noun : a tool used for writing or drawing with ink
pencil
noun : a tool used for writing and drawing
penny
noun : a coin used in the United States and Canada that is worth one cent
people
noun : more than one person; human beings
pepper
noun : a large, crunchy vegetable that can be green, yellow, red, or orange
pepper
noun : a hot-tasting, black powder used to flavor food
period
noun : a punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence or after an abbreviation
person
noun : a man, woman, or child
pest
noun : an insect or other animal that is harmful
pet
noun : a tame animal kept for enjoyment rather than for work
phone
noun : a tool that is able to send speech and other kinds of sound over long distances
piano
noun : a large musical instrument with a black and white keyboard that makes sounds when the keys are pressed
pickup truck
noun : a small truck that is covered where the people sit and open in the back
picnic
noun : a packed meal that is eaten outdoors
picture
noun : a painting, drawing, or photo
pie
noun : a pastry shell that is usually baked and has a filling such as fruit, meat and vegetables, or custard
piece
noun : a part of something that is separated from the whole
pig
noun : a mammal with a flat snout, hooves, and very little hair
piglet
noun : a young pig
pile
noun : a group of things placed on top of each other
pill
noun : a small, hard dose of medicine that is swallowed
pillow
noun : a cushion that supports the head while lying down
pin
noun : a thin piece of metal with a sharp end and a flat or round end
pink
noun : a color made by mixing red and white; pale red
pipe
noun : a hollow tube usually used for carrying a liquid
pizza
noun : a round, flat bread with cheese, sauce, and other food on top
place
noun : a particular space or area
plain
noun : a large stretch of flat land, usually with few trees
plane
noun : a machine with wings that flies
plant
noun : a living thing that makes its own food from sunlight and cannot move from place to place on its own
plate
noun : a flat dish used for eating or serving food
play
noun : a story that is acted out
playground
noun : a place for outdoor play, often near a school
pocket
noun : an opening in a piece of clothing used to hold things
pod
noun : a long, thin part on some plants in which peas or other seeds are found
polar bear
noun : a large white bear that lives in the Arctic region
pole
noun : a long, thin, round piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is used to move a small boat through shallow water
pole
noun : a long, thin, round piece of wood, metal, or plastic
police
noun : the group of people whose job is to enforce laws and maintain public order
police officer
noun : a person who enforces laws and keeps the peace
policeman
noun : a male member of a police force; a person who enforces laws and keeps the peace
pond
noun : a small body of water that is smaller than a lake
pony
noun : a small breed of horse
pool
noun : a container filled with water that is used for swimming
pool
noun : a small body of water, usually with fresh water
popcorn
noun : a kind of corn that pops when it is heated
poppy
noun : a flower with bright petals and a dark center
pork
noun : meat from a pig
post
noun : a piece of wood or metal stuck in the ground
postman
noun : a man who delivers mail
pot
noun : a round container that is used for cooking or holding something
potato
noun : a starchy vegetable that grows underground
present
noun : a gift given out of kindness or to celebrate
price
noun : the amount of money asked for a good or service when it is sold
prince
noun : a son of a ruling king or queen; a boy or man in a royal family
princess
noun : a daughter of a king or queen; a girl or woman in a royal family
prize
noun : a reward given to a winner
promise
noun : an agreement to do or not do something
puddle
noun : a small pool of water on the ground
pumpkin
noun : a large orange fruit with thick flesh
puppy
noun : a young dog
purple
noun : a color made by mixing red and blue
purse
noun : a bag used to hold money and other personal items
pussycat
noun : a cat
pace
noun : the speed at which something or someone moves, especially when walking or running
paces
noun : steps taken when moving on foot
Pacific Ocean
noun : the ocean east of Asia and Australia and west of North and South America; the largest ocean on Earth
pack
noun : a group of wolves or wild dogs
package
noun : a thing or group of things wrapped in a box or in paper or plastic
pad
noun : a stack of paper fastened along one edge and used for writing and drawing
paddock
noun : a small field usually used for grazing or exercising horses
paddy
noun : a field that is flooded to grow rice
paddy wagon
noun : a police wagon or van made for carrying people who have been arrested
padlock
noun : a removable lock
padre
noun : the Spanish word for "father"
pageant
noun : a type of public entertainment, often based on stories or events from history
pain
noun : physical discomfort or suffering caused by sickness or injury; emotional distress
paint roller
noun : a tool with a rolling, absorbent surface that is used to spread paint
painter
noun : an artist who paints pictures; a person who paints buildings or walls for a job
painting
noun : a picture that is made by using paint
pair
noun : a set of two
Pakistan
noun : a country in southern Asia on the Arabian Sea
pal
noun : a friend
palace
noun : the official residence of a ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor
paleontologist
noun : a person who studies plant and animal fossils
paleontology
noun : the study of plant and animal fossils
palette
noun : a thin board or other surface on which an artist mixes colors; the range of colors used in a work of art
palisade
noun : a spiked wooden wall or fence built around the bailey of a castle
pallet
noun : a temporary bed typically made of straw, placed on the floor
palm
noun : a type of tree that is common in the tropics
palm
noun : the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
pamphlet
noun : a brochure or other brief printed item that contains information on a single subject and is not expensive to print
pancakes
noun : flat breakfast cakes made by frying batter
pancreas
noun : an organ that produces a fluid to help digest food
pandemic
noun : the rapid, worldwide spread of a disease
pane
noun : a single piece of glass in a window or door
panel
noun : a group of people who are selected for a specific purpose and limited time, especially to evaluate or investigate something
panini
noun : the Italian word for toasted sandwiches
panorama
noun : a complete view in every direction
panther
noun : a black leopard or jaguar; a mountain lion
pantry
noun : a small room connected to a kitchen where food, dishes, and cooking utensils are stored
paper bag
noun : a container made of paper that is used to carry things
paper clip
noun : a bent piece of metal or plastic used to hold papers together
paper towels
noun : disposable towels made from paper that easily soak up liquids
paperback
noun : a book with a soft cover
papier-mâché
noun : a cardboard-like material formed out of wet paper pulp and then dried
papyrus
noun : a grasslike plant first used in ancient Egypt
parachute
noun : a large canopy made of fabric that greatly slows the movement of someone or something through the air
parade
noun : a line of people or vehicles moving forward at a regular pace as part of a celebration or ceremony
paradise
noun : a perfect, beautiful place where people are believed to be happy forever
parafoil
noun : a lightweight sail similar to a small parachute
paragraph
noun : a piece of writing that is made up of one or more sentences and has to do with a single topic
Paraguay
noun : a small landlocked country in South America
parakeet
noun : a small bird in the parrot family that is a common pet
parallel
noun : any of the imaginary circles around Earth that are parallel to the equator and mark degrees of latitude
paramedic
noun : a person trained to provide emergency medical care to patients on their way to a hospital
parasite
noun : a plant or animal that grows on or feeds off another
parcel
noun : a package, especially one to be delivered; a piece of land
parchment
noun : a thin, stiff material used to write
pardon
noun : forgiveness for a mistake or wrongdoing
parenthesis
noun : one of a pair of marks ( ) that are used around a word, phrase, or sentence to explain or comment on it or to group units in a mathematical expression
Paris
noun : the capital and largest city in France
park ranger
noun : a person whose job it is to watch over and protect a national or state park
parka
noun : a warm hooded jacket
parking garage
noun : a building with many spaces for parked cars
Parliament
noun : the lawmaking body of the government of the United Kingdom, consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords
parliament
noun : a group of government officials who can make and change a nation's laws
parlor
noun : a sitting room for receiving guests in a private home
parole
noun : the release of a prisoner on the promise of good behavior
parrot
noun : a tropical bird with a curved beak that is usually brightly colored
parson
noun : a minister or preacher
participant
noun : a person who takes part in an event or activity
participle
noun : a form of a verb that is used to show a past or present action and that can also be used like an adjective
particle
noun : a tiny piece of matter
partition
noun : a barrier that divides
partner
noun : someone with whom a person does an activity
partnership
noun : a helpful relationship formed between people who work together for a common goal
partridge
noun : a short-tailed game bird, mostly brown, that is native to Europe and Asia
passage
noun : a tube or channel in the physical structure of a living thing
passage
noun : a route or channel along which a person or vehicle may pass
passageway
noun : a narrow tunnel, hall, path, alley, or route to get from one place to another
passenger
noun : a person who is riding in a vehicle, not driving or operating it
passion
noun : intense enthusiasm; an object or activity that creates intense feelings or interest
passport
noun : a government document needed to enter another country
password
noun : a secret word that is required to gain access to secured information
past
noun : the period of time before right now
past tense
noun : a form of a verb showing that the action took place in the past
pastels
noun : artists' crayons
pastime
noun : a hobby or activity
pastor
noun : a minister or priest in charge of a church or congregation
pastry
noun : a dough made of flour, water, and shortening; desserts made from that dough
pasture
noun : a field with grass and other low plants on which grazing animals, such as sheep and cattle, feed
patch
noun : a piece of fabric attached to cover a hole or tear; an area of something that is different from the surrounding area
patchwork
noun : needlework in which different fabrics are pieced together; anything that is a mixture of elements
patent
noun : a document granting the right to make money from an invention
patient
noun : a person who is receiving medical treatment
patio
noun : an outdoor area connected to a house or restaurant that is usually paved
patriarch
noun : the male in charge of a family group
patriot
noun : a person who feels and expresses patriotism, or pride, in his or her country
patriotism
noun : a feeling of pride in and loyalty to one's country
patrol
noun : a person or group of people who watch over an area to keep it safe
patrol
noun : the act of moving through an area to watch over it and keep it safe
patron
noun : someone who provides financial or other kinds of support to a person, cause, or organization
patter
noun : a repeated fast, light tapping
pattern
noun : lines, forms, or figures that are arranged in a predictable order
patty
noun : a small, round, flat cake made of ground food
Paul Revere
noun : American patriot (1735?-1818)
pawn
noun : a person or group who is controlled or used by a more powerful person or group
pawnshop
noun : a store that loans money in exchange for keeping a personal item
payment
noun : money paid, or money that is due to be paid
payroll
noun : people who get paid for work; also, the amount of money needed to pay those people
peacekeeper
noun : a soldier or worker who works to prevent violence in an area where there is war
peach
noun : a pinkish-yellow fruit with fuzzy skin, juicy yellow flesh, and a large pit in the middle
peacock
noun : a large bird with a long, colorful tail
peal
noun : a loud sound that repeats
pearl
noun : a hard, round, shiny gem, usually whitish or bluish-gray, that is formed within the shell of an oyster or other bivalve mollusk
Pearl Harbor
noun : a U.S. naval base in Hawaii that was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941
peasant
noun : the lowest class of people in a kingdom
peat
noun : a brown soil-like material used in gardening and as fuel
pecan
noun : a smooth brown nut grown in the southern United States and Mexico
peck
noun : a standard measure of capacity equal to 2 gallons or one fourth of a bushel
pedals
noun : parts of a bicycle that one pushes in a circle with one's feet to make the bike move forward
peddler
noun : a traveling salesperson who sells and trades many kinds of objects
pedestal
noun : a base, or support, for a statue, column, or other object
pedestrian
noun : a person who is walking, especially on a road or in a city
pediatrician
noun : a doctor who specializes in the care and development of children
peg
noun : a short, round piece of wood, plastic, or metal that is used for hanging something up or holding things together
pelican
noun : a large water bird that has a pouch under its beak
pellets
noun : small rounded masses of something, such as food, medicine, or wood
pelt
noun : the furry coat of a mammal, especially after it has been removed from the dead animal
penalty
noun : a punishment for breaking a rule
pendant
noun : a piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace or bracelet
pendulum
noun : a weight that hangs from a nonmoving point and swings from side to side
penguin
noun : a large, aquatic, flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere
penicillin
noun : a group of antibiotics that is used to treat certain bacterial infections
peninsula
noun : a long piece of land almost completely surrounded by water
penmanship
noun : the art or skill of writing by hand
pennant
noun : a triangle-shaped flag
Pennsylvania
noun : a U.S. state in the Mid-Atlantic region, just north of Maryland (capital: Harrisburg)
pentagon
noun : a flat geometric shape with five angles and five sides
Pentagon
noun : the five-sided building near Washington, D.C., that serves as the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense
pentathlon
noun : an athletic competition that involves five different events
people
noun : the men, women, and children who belong to a certain family, country, community, or cultural group
pep
noun : energy or liveliness
peppercorn
noun : the dried berry of a vine plant used to make the spice known as pepper
pepperoni
noun : a type of sausage that has pepper added to it
percent
noun : a part or fraction of a whole, expressed in hundredths
percentage
noun : a ratio, proportion, or fraction expressed as a portion of the number 100
perch
noun : a place to sit or stand that is higher than its surroundings
percussion
noun : musical instruments, such as cymbals or drums, on which music is made by striking or shaking
perennial
noun : a plant that lives for more than two years
performance
noun : a show, such as a play, a piece of music, or another kind of entertainment, in front of an audience
performer
noun : an entertainer who sings, acts, dances, plays music, or performs another kind of entertainment for an audience
perfume
noun : a fragrant liquid worn on the body to provide a pleasant smell
peril
noun : immediate and serious danger
perimeter
noun : the measurement around the outside edge of an area or surface
period
noun : a length of time that is important in history or a person's life
period
noun : a division of time that makes up a larger era of time in Earth's history
permission
noun : approval by someone in charge
permit
noun : a document that gives someone official permission to do something
persecution
noun : the unfair treatment of a group of people, especially for reasons of religion, politics, or race
perseverance
noun : the quality of staying determined and committed in the face of challenge or delay
Persians
noun : people of the Persian empires; an ethnic group in modern Iran
persimmon
noun : an orange-red, tropical fruit
persistence
noun : having the quality of continuing or lasting through time
perspective
noun : a person's mental outlook or point of view
Peru
noun : a country on the Pacific coast of South America
peseta
noun : the unit of currency formerly used in Spain
pesticide
noun : a chemical or biological substance that kills harmful animals or plants
pestle
noun : a tool for grinding food into powder or meal
petal
noun : each of the parts of a flower that are usually brightly colored
petition
noun : a formal written request, usually accompanied by the signatures of a large number of citizens
petitioner
noun : a person who officially requests something
Petrified Forest
noun : a national park in northeastern Arizona that has fossilized logs
petroleum
noun : a liquid mixture that occurs naturally under Earth's surface and is used to make fuels and many other products
petticoat
noun : a woman's slip, especially one with ruffles and lace trim, that is worn under a skirt
petunia
noun : a plant with bright trumpet-shaped flowers
pH balance
noun : the correct level of acid in the body; too much causes illness
phantom
noun : a presence, such as a ghost, that can be seen, heard, or sensed but is not physically there
pharmacist
noun : a person who prepares and sells drugs and medicines that a doctor prescribes
pharmacy
noun : a store where medicinal drugs are sold
phase
noun : state of matter, which can change depending on temperature and pressure
pheasant
noun : a large game bird with a long tail that is related to a chicken
Philadelphia
noun : the largest city in Pennsylvania, located in the southeastern part of the state
Philippines
noun : a country off the coast of Southeast Asia made up of more than 7,000 islands
philosopher
noun : a person who studies philosophy, or the meaning of life
philosophy
noun : a system of beliefs, especially about the nature of the universe
phobia
noun : an extreme fear of something
Phoenix
noun : the capital and largest city in Arizona, located in the central part of the state
phone
noun : a device that changes sound vibrations, such as the human voice, into electrical signals that can be sent over long distances
phone number
noun : the unique number used to call a particular telephone or location
phonics
noun : matching sounds with letters
photograph
noun : a picture made using a camera
photographer
noun : a person who creates photographs, or pictures, with a camera
photography
noun : the art or practice of capturing images with the use of light
photon
noun : the smallest unit of light energy
photosynthesis
noun : the process by which chlorophyll in plant cells transforms sunlight, water, air, and nutrients into food
phrase
noun : a group of two or more words that expresses a single idea but does not form a complete sentence
physical education
noun : a class in which students learn about exercise, sports, and health
physical features
noun : landforms and bodies of water formed by nature
physician
noun : a medical doctor
physicist
noun : a scientist who studies the nature and properties of energy and matter
physics
noun : the scientific study of matter, motion, and energy
piccolo
noun : a small flute that produces higher notes than a regular flute
pick
noun : a tool with a sharp, pointed end
picket
noun : a pointed stake put into the ground to support a fence or to hold something in place
picket line
noun : a protest in which people march or stand in a line, often holding signs
pickle
noun : a small cucumber that is preserved in vinegar or very salty water
pickup
noun : the act of collecting something, such as a package or person
picture book
noun : a children's book with illustrations on every page and very few words
pie chart
noun : a graph in the form of a circle or pie that is divided into sections
pier
noun : a pillar that supports a bridge; a platform extending from a shoreline into a body of water
pigeon
noun : a common city bird that is often gray and white
piggy bank
noun : an object, often shaped like a pig, that holds money
pigment
noun : a substance that gives color to something
pigtail
noun : a long braid of hair
Pilgrim
noun : one of a group of settlers who founded Plymouth Colony in New England in 1620 in order to freely practice his or her religion
pilgrimage
noun : a journey to a shrine or other sacred place
pillar
noun : a post or column used for support, usually made of stone, wood, or metal
pilot
noun : a person who flies an aircraft or spacecraft
pimple
noun : a small spot on the skin that is inflamed and raised
pimple
noun : a small, red, swollen spot on the skin
piñata
noun : the Spanish word for a brightly decorated animal or other shape made of papier-mâché and filled with candy and toys
pinball
noun : an arcade game played on a special machine in which a player scores points by hitting targets with a rolling ball controlled by a set of levers
pine
noun : an evergreen tree that has groups of long needle-shaped leaves and grows pinecones
pineapple
noun : a large, juicy tropical fruit with yellow flesh, tough brown skin, and stiff leaves on top
ping
noun : a sharp, high-pitched sound like that of a bullet striking metal
pint
noun : a standard unit of volume or capacity equal to 2 cups or one half of a quart
pinto
noun : a horse with large patches of white and any other color
pinwheel
noun : a twirling toy made of a stick with a paper or plastic wheel
pioneer
noun : a person who is among the first to settle in a new place
pipeline
noun : a system of pipes used to transport oil
pirate
noun : a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
pistol
noun : a small firearm held and fired using one hand
pit
noun : a hard, shell-covered seed in certain fruits
pit viper
noun : a snake that has pits on its head to detect heat in its prey
pitch
noun : a thick, black, gooey substance used on roofs or roads
pitch
noun : how high or low a sound is
pitcher
noun : the baseball player who throws the ball to the batter
pitcher
noun : a container for holding liquids that usually has a lip and a handle
pitchfork
noun : a long, fork-shaped tool with a long handle used especially in pitching hay
Pittsburgh
noun : a city in southwestern Pennsylvania
pity
noun : a feeling of sorrow and sympathy for the suffering of other people; a sad thing
pixie
noun : a mischievous fairy or elf
pixy
noun : a mischievous fairy or elf
pizza box
noun : a box made of cardboard used to store pizza for pickup and delivery
place
noun : the specific position one is in during or at the end of a competition
placement
noun : the act of putting something in a particular place or location
plague
noun : a contagious disease that spreads quickly and causes many deaths
plaid
noun : a pattern of uneven stripes in both directions that repeat
plains
noun : large stretches of flat or rolling land, usually with few trees; prairies
plaintiff
noun : a person who accuses another person or a company of wrongdoing in a court of law
plan
noun : something that someone has wanted or prepared to do
plan
noun : a way of making or doing something
plane
noun : a flat surface
planet
noun : a large, round object that travels around a star
planetarium
noun : a building in which the image of the night sky is projected onto a curved ceiling
plank
noun : a long, flat piece of wood, especially one used in building
plans
noun : a model or set of drawings of a building, system, or device
plantation
noun : a large farm with many workers
planula
noun : the larva of a jellyfish
plaque
noun : a flat decoration fixed to a surface that it is inscribed to honor someone or something
plaster
noun : a pasty mixture of lime, water, and sand or cement that gets hard when it dries and is used to coat walls and ceilings
plate
noun : another name for home plate in baseball
plateau
noun : a large raised area of flat land
plates
noun : the large sheets of rock that make up Earth's crust
platform
noun : a public statement of a political party's principles and policy
platform
noun : a flat surface that is higher than the area around it
platter
noun : a large dish used for serving food
platypus
noun : an Australian mammal that lays eggs and lives in rivers and streams
play
noun : a planned group of actions performed by players on a game
play-off
noun : a series of games played after the end of the regular season to determine a champion
playdate
noun : an arranged time for children to play together
player
noun : a person who takes part in a game or sport
playmate
noun : a person or other animal you have fun with
plaza
noun : the Spanish word for an open area, such as a public square or marketplace, in a city or town
pleasure
noun : a feeling of enjoyment
plenitude
noun : more than enough; plenty of something
pliers
noun : a tool used for gripping that has two rounded metal "jaws" attached like scissors
plight
noun : an unfortunate or terrible situation
plot
noun : the sequence of events in a story
plot
noun : a piece of land
plot
noun : a plan or scheme
plow
noun : a large piece of farm equipment with blades that turn soil in preparation for planting seeds
plum
noun : a fleshy, oval fruit that may be purple, red, or yellow and that has a flattish pit in the middle
plumage
noun : the feathers on a bird's body
plumber
noun : a person who installs and fixes water pipes and often heating and cooling systems
plume
noun : a long cloud or mass of other material in the shape of a feather
plural noun
noun : the form of a word that indicates more than one person, place, or thing
Pluto
noun : a dwarf planet discovered in 1930 that was once considered a planet
plutoid
noun : a dwarf planet that orbits the Sun beyond Neptune
Plymouth
noun : a town started in 1620 by a group of settlers who are often called Pilgrims
plywood
noun : two or more layers of thin wood glued together to make a stronger board
poacher
noun : a person who hunts or fishes illegally
Pocahontas
noun : Algonquian princess who befriended English settlers (1595?-1617)
pod
noun : a group of dolphins or whales that live together
podium
noun : a stand, often with a microphone, for public speaking or presenting
poem
noun : writing in which words are chosen for the images they create, often written with a rhythm
poet
noun : a person who writes poetry
poetry
noun : a piece of work written in verse; a collection of poems
point
noun : a definite position on a graph, defined by its coordinates
point
noun : a unit used for scoring in many games
poison
noun : a toxic substance that is harmful or deadly if it enters one’s body, especially when swallowed
poker
noun : a metal rod for moving coal or wood in a fire
Poland
noun : a European country on the Baltic Sea
pole
noun : either one of the two opposite parts of something, such as the two ends of a magnet
policy
noun : the planned course of action or guiding principle of a government, business, or organization
polio
noun : an acute viral infection that attacks skeletal muscle and the spinal cord
political party
noun : an organized group of people who have similar ideas about how government should be run
politician
noun : a person involved in politics, especially someone who holds or runs for an elected office
politics
noun : the activities having to do with government
polka
noun : a lively dance from Eastern Europe that follows a 1-2 beat; a type of dance music that accompanies the dancing
polka dots
noun : large circular spots arranged in a regular pattern
poll
noun : a sampling or collection of opinions on a subject
pollen
noun : male flower cells, which often look like fine yellow powder
pollination
noun : the transfer of pollen from flower to flower for the purpose of fertilizing a plant
polling place
noun : a building where voting takes place for an election
pollutant
noun : dirt or debris in the air, water, or ground that causes something to become unclean
pollution
noun : the act or result of putting harmful substances into the air, water, or soil
polo
noun : a game similar to field hockey played on horseback
polyester
noun : a synthetic, or chemically made, substance used to make things such as fabric
polygon
noun : a closed flat figure made up of three or more line segments
pomegranate
noun : a round, red fruit that has many edible, tart seeds inside
pompom
noun : a small, soft ball that is used as a decoration
poncho
noun : a piece of clothing, originally worn in South America, made of a thick piece of woolen fabric with a slit in the center for the head
Pony Express
noun : a system of mail delivery in 1860-61 between Missouri and California that relied on riders on horseback
poodle
noun : a breed of dog with a curly, non-shedding coat that is often clipped in a certain style
pope
noun : the head of the Catholic Church
poplar
noun : a tall, fast-growing flowering tree that grows in the Northern Hemisphere
popover
noun : a light roll that is hollow in the center and looks like a muffin
poppy
noun : a bright, colorful flower that grows wild and is also grown in gardens
popsicle stick
noun : a flat, wooden stick with rounded ends
population
noun : all the members of one species in a particular area
population boom
noun : a rapid increase in the number of residents in an area
porcelain
noun : a hard, white clay that can be shaped and fired into pottery or other forms
porch
noun : a covered structure connected to a building's entrance that usually has a separate roof
porcupine
noun : a mammal that has quills (sharp spines) covering its body
pore
noun : a tiny opening
porpoise
noun : a small toothed whale that is a relative of a dolphin
porridge
noun : hot cereal made by boiling grains in water or milk
port
noun : a place along water where ships can be sheltered or load and unload cargo or passengers
portal
noun : a doorway or entrance
porter
noun : a person who carries goods, equipment, or luggage
portion
noun : a part or amount of something larger
portrait
noun : a drawing, painting, or photograph of a person
Portugal
noun : a country in southwestern Europe located west of Spain
pose
noun : a body position that is held for a certain period of time
position
noun : the way in which something is placed, held, or arranged
position
noun : the location, place, or spot of a person, place, or thing
posse
noun : a group of people gathered by a sheriff to help with law enforcement
possession
noun : a thing that is owned or controlled by someone
possessive
noun : a noun, adjective, or pronoun that shows ownership or some similar relationship
possibility
noun : a thing that may happen, be true, or be an option
post office
noun : a place to buy stamps and mail letters and packages
postage
noun : the amount charged for delivering a letter or package by mail
postal service
noun : the system through which envelopes and packages are delivered by the post office
postcard
noun : a card for sending a short message by mail without an envelope
poster
noun : a large picture used to decorate a room or advertise an event
postmaster
noun : a person who is in charge of a post office
posture
noun : the way someone holds his or her body, especially while sitting or standing
potato bug
noun : a type of insect or crustacean
potato chips
noun : thin slices of potatoes that are deep fried or baked
potential
noun : the capacity to develop a talent, power, or skill in the future
pothole
noun : a deep hole in a road
potion
noun : a liquid mixture that is supposed to have medicinal, magical, or poisonous effects
potlatch
noun : a traditional Native American ceremony to celebrate an important event
potluck
noun : a meal to which people bring food or drink to share
Potomac River
noun : a river that flows from West Virginia along the border of Washington, DC, and into the Atlantic
potter
noun : a person who makes pottery
pottery wheel
noun : a wheel that spins and forms clay into round shapes
pouch
noun : a pocket of skin on the belly of some female animals, such as kangaroos, used for carrying young
poultry
noun : birds such as chicken, turkey, duck, and geese that are raised as food
pound
noun : a standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
pound
noun : the unit of currency formerly used in the United Kingdom
poverty
noun : the state of being poor
powder
noun : tiny, dry particles, often produced by crushing or grinding a substance
power
noun : physical strength or force
power
noun : energy that can be used to do work
power
noun : strength, authority, capability, or control
power plant
noun : a factory that makes electricity
power washing
noun : the use of powerful sprayers to clean things that are very dirty
powwow
noun : a Native American celebration that includes dance, music, arts, crafts, and food
practitioner
noun : a person who participates in a skill or activity that requires practice
prairie
noun : a wide, flat plain covered with grasses
prairie dog
noun : a kind of squirrel that lives in a burrow
prank
noun : a trick or practical joke
prayer
noun : a communication with a deity to give thanks, make a request, or express thoughts
precaution
noun : an action done as protection against a possible undesirable event
precinct
noun : an area of a city or town containing voters who all use the same polling place
precious metal
noun : a metal that is highly valued for its rarity
precipitation
noun : water that falls to the ground, such as hail, sleet, rain, or snow
predator
noun : an animal that hunts and eats other animals to survive
predecessor
noun : someone who came before another person in the same position
predicate
noun : the part of a sentence that includes the verb and something about the subject
prediction
noun : a guess about what will happen in the future
preface
noun : a short introductory section preceding the main part of a book
prefix
noun : a syllable or group of syllables that is added to the beginning of a word to change the word's meaning
pregnancy
noun : the condition of a female who is going to have a baby or babies
prejudice
noun : a preformed opinion, usually negative, that is developed without an understanding of the person, group, or subject
premises
noun : a structure and the land that it sits on
preposition
noun : a word that shows the relationship between a noun and some other word in the sentence
preschool
noun : a school for children too young for elementary school
prescription
noun : a doctor's written instructions for taking medicine
presence
noun : the state or condition of being in a certain place at a certain time
present
noun : the period of time happening now
present tense
noun : a form of a verb that shows something is happening now
presentation
noun : a show or demonstration put on before an audience
preservation
noun : the act of saving something as it is for the future
preservative
noun : something that prevents spoilage, decay, or discoloration
preserve
noun : a place where plants and animals are protected
president
noun : the leader of the government in some countries
press
noun : newspapers and magazines that publish stories about current events
pressure
noun : physical force placed on an object
pretense
noun : a pretended purpose or impression
pretzel
noun : a salty cracker in the shape of a stick or knot
prevention
noun : an act of stopping something from happening
preview
noun : a showing of something, such as a movie, play, or exhibit, before it is open to the general public; a short extract of a movie
prey
noun : an animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator
prickles
noun : sharp, pointed parts that grow out of the soft stems of small shrubs and flowering plants
pride
noun : a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure about doing something well
priest
noun : an ordained minister in the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church; a holy person with official duties in most any religion
priestess
noun : a female holy person who performs official duties in certain religions
primary
noun : an election to choose a political party's candidate
primary color
noun : one of three main colors (red, yellow, and blue) that can be mixed together to make other colors
primate
noun : a mammal, such as a human, ape, or monkey, that has a large brain and complex hands and feet
prime minister
noun : the leader of the government in most countries that have a parliament
primer
noun : a book that teaches basic information on a particular subject
Prince Edward Island
noun : the smallest Canadian province, located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
principal
noun : a person who is the head of a school
principle
noun : a basic value or ideal that guides an action or decision
print
noun : letters that are formed without joining them together; text
printer
noun : a machine for printing text or images from a computer onto paper
priority
noun : something that is more important than something else
prism
noun : a solid geometrical shape with identical end faces made of straight lines and sides that are parallelograms
prison
noun : a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime
prisoner of war
noun : a person captured and held by an enemy during a war
privacy
noun : the state of being alone or not watched or bothered by other people
privilege
noun : a special benefit enjoyed under certain conditions; an honor
pro
noun : an advantage; an argument in favor of something
probe
noun : a device used to send back information from a place that is difficult or dangerous to reach
problem
noun : a question or puzzle that needs to be solved; a cause of unhappiness
procedure
noun : a standard way of doing something
process
noun : a series of actions that may be natural or that are designed as steps to a goal
procession
noun : a train of people or vehicles; a formal parade
prodigy
noun : a child who is very skilled at something, often more skilled than most adults
produce
noun : fresh fruits and vegetables
producer
noun : a person who pays for and guides the production of a play, movie, radio program, or television show
producer
noun : a person or business that uses resources to make goods and services
product
noun : the result of multiplying two or more numbers
product
noun : something that is manufactured or produced, usually for sale
production
noun : a presentation for the stage, a movie, radio, or television
production
noun : the process of making and providing goods and services for people to buy
profession
noun : a paid occupation, especially one that requires training and/or a specialized education
professor
noun : a college or university teacher who teaches in a specialized field
profile
noun : the degree to which a person or organization draws public attention
profile
noun : a short description or set of data that provides information about something or someone
profit
noun : the money earned from a business or investment after all costs are paid
program
noun : a presentation or show on television or radio
program
noun : a sheet or booklet telling about the performers and events at a performance
program
noun : a structured course of activities or training
progress
noun : forward movement toward a destination or goal; movement toward a better or more modern condition
project
noun : an organized plan or activity with a purpose
projector
noun : a machine that shows an image on a surface
prologue
noun : a section at the beginning of a piece of writing, often one that provides background information
pronoun
noun : a word, such as "I," "he," "she," "it," or "they," that is used in place of a noun.
pronunciation
noun : the way that a word is pronounced, or said
proof
noun : something that shows or demonstrates that something else is correct or true
prop
noun : a movable object used on the set of a play or movie
propaganda
noun : news, arts, or other media that often use false or exaggerated information to influence people
propeller
noun : a device with rotating blades connected to an engine, used to move a ship or aircraft
property
noun : a feature or quality used to describe something
property
noun : something owned; possessions
prophet
noun : a person who is believed to bring a message from God or a god
proportion
noun : a portion or part in relation to the whole; a pleasing arrangement of parts
proposition
noun : an idea to be thought about, explored, or proved
prose
noun : ordinary speech or writing
prosecution
noun : a group that brings or pursues criminal charges against another person or group
prospect
noun : an idea of the future; the predicted outcome
prospecting
noun : the act of searching for valuable things, such as mineral deposits or oil
prospector
noun : a person who searches for minerals such as gold and silver
prosperity
noun : success or good fortune
protector
noun : someone or something that keeps others from harm
protein
noun : an essential nutrient found in the cells of all living things
protest
noun : an action to express strong disagreement or disapproval
proton
noun : a particle in the nucleus of an atom that has a positive electrical charge
proverb
noun : an old and familiar saying that expresses a basic truth or belief
Providence
noun : the capital of Rhode Island, located in the northeastern part of the state
province
noun : any one of the largest areas that some countries are divided into
provisions
noun : supplies, especially those taken on a journey
prow
noun : the bow, or front end of a ship
prowler
noun : a person who sneaks around a place, usually in preparation for stealing something
proximity
noun : closeness in space; nearness
prune
noun : a dried plum
psychologist
noun : a person whose training and work are related to the field of psychology, or human behavior
pterodactyl
noun : an extinct flying reptile
puberty
noun : the stage when adolescents become physically mature and capable of reproduction
publication
noun : a source, especially a printed one, by which information is communicated to the public
publicist
noun : a person whose job is to make a person, product, or company widely known
publicity
noun : something that is used to attract public interest and approval
publisher
noun : the person or company who makes writing available to the public, either in print or on the Internet
pudding
noun : a sweet, smooth, creamy dessert
pueblo
noun : a Spanish word for "town" or "village"; a large adobe building made by prehistoric Native Americans in the Southwest
pug
noun : a small breed of dog with short fur, a tightly curled tail, and a wrinkled face
pulley
noun : a circular lever, usually a wheel with a rope around it; a type of simple machine
pullover
noun : an item of clothing that is pulled on over the head
pulp
noun : the soft part inside a plant's stem or fruit; a mass of soft, wet material
pulpit
noun : a platform or reading desk in a place of worship where the leader stands to speak
pulse
noun : a single beat or other rhythm
pulse
noun : the heartbeat as felt through the walls of blood vessels
puma
noun : a large wild cat that is yellow-gray in color and lives in North, Central, and South America
pump
noun : a mechanical device that uses pressure or suction to move fluid or gas
pumpernickel
noun : a dark, heavy bread made from rye flour
pumps
noun : plain, lightweight women's shoes worn for dress-up
pun
noun : a play on words
punctuation
noun : a system of standard marks and signs in writing used to separate words into sentences, clauses, and phrases to clarify meaning
puncture
noun : a small hole or wound
punishment
noun : a negative consequence for breaking a law or doing something wrong
pup
noun : the young of dogs, bats, seals, rats, and some other mammals
pupa
noun : an immature insect in the stage between a larva and an adult
pupil
noun : a person being taught by a teacher
pupil
noun : a dark opening in the center of the eye through which light enters
puppeteer
noun : a person who operates puppets
purebred
noun : an animal that is bred from parents that are the same type, or breed
Puritan
noun : a member of a British Protestant religious group that came to North America seeking religious freedom
purpose
noun : the reason why something is made or done
pursuit
noun : the act of seeking or following someone or something
pus
noun : a thick yellowish-white or greenish-white liquid produced in some infected tissue
putty
noun : a type of cement used to repair holes and seal cracks
puzzle
noun : a game, toy, or problem that takes thought or skill to solve
pyramid
noun : a large building with three or more sides shaped like a triangle, usually built by an ancient society to serve as a tomb or monument
pyramid
noun : a three dimensional, triangular shape that comes to a point at the top
pyrotechnics
noun : the making and lighting of fireworks and other fire effects
python
noun : any of a variety of large snakes that kill by coiling around their prey and squeezing the breath out of them
pagan
noun : a person who practices a nature-based religion
pagoda
noun : a tower having a roof with corners that curve up
Painted Desert
noun : a desert region in north-central Arizona famous for its colorful eroded layers
palette knife
noun : a small artist's knife with a flexible blade used to mix, scrape, or apply paint
palindrome
noun : a word, phrase, number, or sentence that reads the same forward or backward
Panama Canal
noun : a shipping canal in Central America that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Pangaea
noun : a single continent made up of all of Earth's landmass long ago
pangolin
noun : a mammal with a long snout and long tail that is covered with large horny scales
Pantanal
noun : wetlands in south central Brazil that extend into Paraguay and Bolivia
pantheon
noun : an ancient Greek word for the gods and goddesses of a particular culture
Pantheon
noun : a temple for the Roman gods
pantomime
noun : a show in which a story is told without words, using facial expressions and body movements
papoose
noun : a bag in which a young child can be carried on one's back
parable
noun : a short story that teaches a moral lesson
paradox
noun : a statement that contradicts itself or leads to an illogical conclusion
paraffin wax
noun : a combination of water and carbon that creates a solid
parallelogram
noun : a four-sided figure whose opposite sides are equal lengths and parallel
paraplegia
noun : a condition caused by illness or injury in which the lower half of the body, including both legs, is left paralyzed
parasol
noun : a light umbrella used as protection from the sun's rays
paratrooper
noun : a parachuting military soldier
parr marks
noun : vertical marks on the sides of salmon and trout during the fry stage that help them hide from predators
Parthenon
noun : a large temple built in ancient Athens whose ruins are still standing today
past participle
noun : a form of a verb that expresses something that already happened
patella
noun : the kneecap
pathogen
noun : a unicellular organism that causes disease
patois
noun : the French word for "dialect," or a regional type of speech
patrician
noun : a member of the upper class in ancient Rome; also, a member of a wealthy, established family
Patriot
noun : a person who supported the independence of the thirteen colonies during the American Revolution
patron saint
noun : a holy person recognized as the special protector of a person or group
pattern extension
noun : a continuation of a sequence
paucity
noun : a small amount or number; scarcity
payload
noun : the tools and other valuable equipment on a satellite; also, the valuable cargo on an aircraft
peccary
noun : a piglike mammal found in the Americas
pectorals
noun : the large muscles in the chest
Peloponnesian War
noun : a 27-year war between the ancient Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta and their allies, ending with the surrender of Athens (431–404 BC)
pelvic fin
noun : either of two paired fins located about halfway down the length of a fish's body along the abdomen
pemmican
noun : dried meat pounded into paste, mixed with melted fat and dried fruit, and pressed into small cakes
perception
noun : the way in which something is viewed, understood, or interpreted by others
percolation
noun : the movement of a liquid or gas downward through the openings in soil or rocks
peregrine falcon
noun : a bird of prey that is the fastest living thing
periodical
noun : a newspaper or magazine that is published on a regular basis
peripheral vision
noun : the ability to see to the sides without turning one's head
permafrost
noun : a layer of soil in a cold region that stays frozen all year long
permanent magnet
noun : a material that is always magnetic
Persia
noun : a former name of the modern-day country of Iran
Persian Gulf
noun : a narrow arm of the Indian Ocean that separates the Arabian Peninsula from Asia
Persian Gulf War
noun : a war between the United States and its allies and Iraq in which Iraq was forced out of Kuwait (1991)
Persian Wars
noun : a series of conflicts between ancient Greece and Persia
personification
noun : the assigning of human characteristics to an object, animal, or idea
perspiration
noun : clear fluid that is given off by the sweat glands
pessimism
noun : the belief that everything is going to turn out badly
petroglyph
noun : a rock carving
phagocytes
noun : cells that eat invading microbes in the body
phalanges
noun : bones that form the fingers or toes
pharaoh
noun : the title given to a king in ancient Egypt
Pharos Lighthouse
noun : a 440-foot-high lighthouse built in the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
phenomena
noun : observable events, occurrences, or situations
phenomenon
noun : an observable event or occurrence; someone or something that is very impressive or popular because of an unusual ability or quality
phonics
noun : a strategy for reading instruction that teaches the sounds and symbols of language and their relationships to one another
phonograph
noun : a record player
phosphates
noun : chemical compounds containing phosphorus
photo credit
noun : a byline that appears near a photograph crediting the person who took the picture
phrasing
noun : the way notes are put together to form units of melody in music
phylum
noun : a main grouping of living things that ranks just under a kingdom
physical change
noun : a change in the size, shape, or color of a substance that does not change it into a different substance
phytoplankton
noun : single-celled algae
pi
noun : a constant value that represents the ratio between the circumference and diameter of a circle
piazza
noun : the Italian word for a plaza, or a public area
pictograph
noun : a painting or drawing on rock
pictorial map
noun : a map with pictures rather than symbols
pictorial realism
noun : an art style that depicts subjects accurately rather than in an idealistic or abstract way
pinafore
noun : a sleeveless piece of clothing that looks like an apron worn over a dress
pinniped
noun : a carnivorous, aquatic mammal with flippers, such as a seal or walrus
piranha
noun : a South American freshwater fish that has very sharp teeth
pirogue
noun : a canoe-like boat
pistil
noun : the female part of a flower, where seeds begin to grow
pit house
noun : a house built atop a shallow pit with walls and a ceiling made of tree branches, bark, and soil
pith
noun : the spongy substance found in the stems and roots of many plants
plane figure
noun : a two-dimensional shape; a figure that lies in one plane (on a flat surface)
plankton
noun : tiny plants and animals that live on or near the ocean's surface
plantain
noun : a wild banana that grows in the tropics
plasma
noun : charged particles of gas that can conduct electricity
plasma
noun : the liquid part of blood in which blood cells flow
plastron
noun : the lower shell that covers the belly of a turtle
plate tectonics
noun : a geological theory explaining the movement of Earth's crust
Plato
noun : a famous philosopher of ancient Athens whose writings are still studied today
plebian
noun : a common person of middle or lower class in ancient Rome; not a patrician
plesiosaur
noun : a large, extinct marine reptile with a long neck and small head
plunge pool
noun : a deep pool at the base of a waterfall
pocket park
noun : a small area of land used for play and exercise
point of view
noun : a person's way of thinking about or approaching a subject
point source
noun : an identifiable source of something such as radiant energy or pollution
polar caps
noun : areas of permanent ice that cover Earth's poles
polar orbit
noun : an orbit that passes above both the North Pole and South Pole
polar zones
noun : Earth’s coolest climate zones, located near the poles, where sunlight strikes the planet’s surface least directly
police state
noun : a state that limits the rights of people through the threat or use of police power
political institution
noun : a significant organization or practice that guides the political activity of a society or culture
polyhedron
noun : a solid figure with several faces
polymer
noun : a substance made of large molecules linked together that adds strength to other compounds
polyp
noun : a small sea invertebrate, such as coral, that has a tube-like body and a tentacled mouth
polytheism
noun : the belief in many gods
pompion
noun : pumpkin or squash
Poor Richard's Almanac
noun : popular magazine published by Benjamin Franklin (1732-1796)
pop art
noun : an art movement of the 1950s and 1960s that used themes taken from popular culture, such as advertising and comic books, as its subject matter
pop-up
noun : a high fly ball in baseball
population density
noun : the number of individuals of one species in a particular area
population growth
noun : the increase in the number of people living in a place due to immigration, births, or other factors
portfolio
noun : a collection of samples of an artist's work shown to potential employers or customers
Poseidon
noun : the ancient Greek god of the sea who also ruled horses
post-traumatic stress disorder
noun : a mental condition that can follow a very disturbing experience, such as a battle
potential energy
noun : the energy a body has because of its position, electrical charge, or structure; stored energy
praying mantis
noun : a carnivorous insect that holds its front legs in a praying position while waiting to catch food
predation
noun : the hunting, killing, and feeding on an animal by another one
present participle
noun : a form of a verb that expresses something that is happening now
prestige
noun : a level of high standing or respect
prevailing winds
noun : winds that generally blow in a specific direction
primary cave
noun : a cave formed when new rock is created with a hollow space inside
primary consumer
noun : an organism in a food chain that eats producers (plants)
primary language
noun : a person's first language
prime number
noun : a whole number that can be divided only by itself or by 1 without leaving a remainder
printing press
noun : a machine used to print images on paper that uses ink and plates
privateer
noun : a private ship that is legally authorized to capture enemy ships on behalf of a country during wartime; someone who serves on such a ship
probability
noun : the extent to which an event is likely to occur
producer
noun : an organism in a food chain that is able to make its own food
proficiency
noun : competency, ability, or mastery as appropriate for a grade level
progression
noun : tones or chords that follow one another
promenade
noun : a public place for walking for pleasure or to be seen by others
property tax
noun : money paid to a government each year by the owner of a house or other property
prosimian
noun : a member of a group of primates that includes lemurs
protagonist
noun : the main character in a play, novel, or story
protected species
noun : a species of plant or animal that has legal protection because it is rare or threatened
Protestantism
noun : a large branch of Christianity that developed out of a split from the Roman Catholic Church
Protoceratops
noun : an herbivorous dinosaur that had a neck frill and a parrotlike beak
prototype
noun : an original form used as the model for later production
protractor
noun : an instrument for measuring the degree of an angle
pseudonym
noun : a false name someone uses
ptarmigan
noun : a game bird that lives in cold northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
puffin
noun : any of three kinds of diving seabirds known for their brightly colored beaks
Pulaski
noun : a small tool with an ax on one side and a hoe on the other
pulsar
noun : a neutron star that produces beams of radiation from its magnetic poles
pumice
noun : a light, porous volcanic rock
pyroclastic flow
noun : a hot mixture of rocks, water, and gases, ejected in an explosive manner from a volcano, that moves rapidly in response to gravity
pysanky eggs
noun : traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs created as works of art