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P.S. (abb) an abbreviation for postscript used when you want to add extra information at the end of a letter or email
Example
At the end of the letter, she wrote "P.S. I'll call you next week."
paddle (v) to use a paddle to move a canoe
Example
We paddled down the river to our camp.
pale (adj) when someone's face or skin has less colour than usual; not bright or strong colour
Example
Her face was so pale that I thought she was sick.
Synonym
dull, light
Antonym
flushed, bright
palm (n) the inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the base of the fingers
Example
This small device fits into the palm of your hand.
panic (n) a sudden terror that often causes wild behavior and spreads to many other individuals
Example
Panic prevents reason and logical thinking.
Synonym
scare, terror
Word Family
panicky
pant (v) to breathe in quick, short breaths; gasp
Example
The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily.
Synonym
gasp, huff, puff
Word Family
pantingly
parachute jumping (n) Jumping with a large piece of cloth that is attached to your body with strings and helps you to drop safely from a plane
Example
Parachute jumping is safe as long as you know when to pull the string.
parade (n) a line of people or vehicles that moves through a public place as a way of celebrating an occasion
Example
We celebrate the Greek rebellion of the 25 March of 1821 with parades.
Synonym
march, procession
Word Family
parader
parallel bars (n) two wooden bars that are held parallel to each other on four posts, used in gymnastics
Example
Maria is good at parallel bars.
paramedic (n) one who is trained to work as a doctor's assistant or as a provider of emergency medical care
Example
My father had a heart attack and we called the paramedics.
parka (n) a warm jacket with a hood
Example
My parka has a fur lining.
participate (v) to be involved with other people in an activity (usually followed by "in")
Example
All the children participated in making the cookies.
Synonym
engage, join, share
Word Family
participation, participatory, participator 
partly (adv) in some degree or amount; in part
Example
The accident was partly my fault.
Synonym
part
Antonym
all, completelyfully
partner (n) a person or organization you are closely involved with in some way
Example
My father and uncle are partners in business.
Synonym
associate
Word Family
partnership
partnership (n) the state of being a partner; in this case cooperation among schools
Example
Our school is in a partnership with a school in the U.K.
party (n) a group of people brought together for a particular purpose
Example
The search party finally found the missing child.
Synonym
team,
passage (n) a way to go through something
Example
There is an underground passage between these buildings.
Synonym
course, way
passer-by (n) one who passes by, especially by chance
Example
He sat and nodded to the passers-by.
path (n) a long, narrow area of ground for people to walk along
Example
The town will make a bicycle path around the park.
Synonym
lane, way
patient (adj) able to stay calm when faced with pain, trouble, or a long wait
Example
The teacher was patient with the rude child.
Antonym
impatient
Word Family
patiently, patience
PE (Physical Education) (n) classes at school where children do exercise and play sport
Example
My PE teacher used to be a football player.
peace (n) a time when there is no war or fighting
Example
That country has been at peace for many years.
Antonym
conflict, war
Word Family
peaceful, peacefully
peak (n) the top part of a mountain that rises to a point, or such a mountain itself
Example
You need special equipment to climb to the mountain peak.
Synonym
crest, summit
pearl (n) a smooth, round gem that is formed inside the shells of oysters
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace of pearls around her neck.
Word Family
pearl-like 
peasant (n) a person who lives and works on a farm that he or she does not own
Example
My grandparents were peasants in Mexico before they came to the United States.
pebble (n) a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river
Example
She has got a great collection of pebbles.
Synonym
rock, stone
peel (v) to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from
Example
He always peels his apple before eating it.
Word Family
peeling, peeler
peer (n) a person of the same rank, age group, or ability as another person; equal
Example
He hasn't found any friends among his peers.
Synonym
counterpart, equal, match
pen name (n) a name used by authors in place of their real names.
Example
He wrote poems using the pen name "Dragon".
penfriend (n) someone who you write friendly letters to regularly, but you have never met
Example
English learners usually have penfriends from English speaking countries.
percent (n) for or out of every 100, shown by the symbol %
Example
Only eighty percent of the tickets were sold.
Word Family
percentage
percussion (n) musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or an object such as a stick
Example
Drums, tambourines and cymbals are all percussion instruments.
Word Family
percussionist
perform (v) to entertain people by acting, singing, dancing, etc
Example
He performed the role of the king.
Synonym
play, put on, stage
Word Family
performance, performer 
performance (n) way of working or operating
Example
He's unhappy with his car's performance.
Synonym
method, technique
performing arts (n) arts such as drama, dance, and music that are performed before an audience
Example
Education in the performing arts is a key part of many primary and secondary education systems.
perfume (n) a liquid that you put on your skin to make it smell pleasant
Example
She wears perfume when she goes out in the evening.
permanent (adj) lasting or meant to last for a very long time; everlasting
Example
The new porch is a nice, permanent addition to the house.
Synonym
everlasting, perpetual
Antonym
temporary
Word Family
permanently, permanence
permission (n) when you allow someone to do something
Example
You must ask permission before posting any photographs on the Internet.
permit (v) to allow; let
Example
Will you permit me to go to the dance?
Synonym
allow, let
Antonym
ban, prevent, prohibit
Word Family
permitted, permission
persuade (v) to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it
Example
I finally managed to persuade her to go out for a drink with me.
Synonym
convince
Word Family
persuasion, persuasive 
persuasion (n) the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something
Example
Her offer of dinner was a powerful persuasion for us to stay longer.
persuasive (adj) making you want to do or believe a particular thing
Example
He always writes persuasive arguments in his essay.
Synonym
convincing, expressive
Word Family
persuasively, persuasiveness 
pet (n) a tame animal people keep in their homes as a companion or for pleasure
Example
Mary's house is full of pets.
petition (n) a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority
Example
Many parents signed the petition asking the school board to lower taxes.
Synonym
application
Word Family
petitioner 
petrify (v) to make unable to act or move from terror
Example
That monster movie really petrified me.
Synonym
terrify
Word Family
petrified
phantom (n) a ghost or something else that seems real, but is not real
Example
The sailor told a story about a phantom of a pirate ship that appears on dark, stormy nights.
Synonym
ghost, spirit, spook
phenomenon (n) a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses
Example
A hurricane is an example of a weather phenomenon.
Synonym
event, happening, incident
Word Family
phenomenal
phew (excl) (informal, mainly humorous)a breathy exhalation used to express exhaustion, relief, or surprise
Example
Phew! We got here just in time!
Phoenician (adj) denoting or concerning the script in which this language was written, from which western alphabets derive
Example
Phoenician became one of the most widely used writing systems, spread by Phoenician merchants across the Mediterranean world.
phonograph (n) a machine that reproduces sound that has been recorded on a grooved disk; old kind of record player
Example
The phonograph was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison.
Word Family
photography, phonographic, photographert
physical (adj) of the body
Example
She did hard physical training to prepare for the race.
Word Family
physically
pick (v) to choose from a group
Example
From five flavors of ice cream, I picked chocolate.
Synonym
choose, select
Antonym
reject
pick and choose (v) to choose only the best people or things, or only the ones that you really like
Example
Come on, you haven't got time to pick and choose.
pick sb up (v) to let someone get into your car, boat etc and take them somewhere
Example
The survivors were picked up by fishing boats.
picturesque (adj) something that is as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting
Example
We stayed in a picturesque cabin by the lake.
Synonym
quaint
Antonym
ugly
Word Family
picturesquely 
pie (n) a pastry shell filled with fruit, meat, or other filling, and baked
Example
Lemon pie is my favorite dessert.
pie chart (n) a circle which is divided from its centre into several parts to show how a total amount is divided up
Example
It is easy to prepare a pie chart using a computer.
pier (n) a heavy post or pillar used to support a bridge or building
Example
The main part of the church had wooden rib vaults and circular piers.
pierce (v) to go into or through something, making a hole in it using a sharp point; penetrate
Example
I couldn't wear these earrings because my ears aren't pierced.
Synonym
penetrate, stab, stick
Word Family
piercing
pillar (n) a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a monument
Example
That pillar is a monument to all the soldiers from our town.
Synonym
column
pinch (n) to press hard between two surfaces, such as the finger and thumb
Example
He pinched my cheek.
Synonym
squeeze
pitch (n) an area of ground where a sport is played
Example
The match tool place in the Wembley football pitch.
pity (n) a feeling of sympathy and understanding for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation
Example
She feels pity for all the stray dogs.
Synonym
sympathy
placement test (n) a test to determine a student's level of ability in one or more subjects in order to place the student with others of the same approximate ability
Example
First year high school students take an English placement test.
plain (adj) clear and understood; obvious
Example
It's quite plain that they don't want to speak to us.
Synonym
apparent, clear, evident, explicit
Word Family
plainly, plainness
plain (n) a large, flat area of land
Example
People raise cattle on the plains in the western United States.
plait (n) strands of hair or cloth that are woven together
Example
She wore her hair in plaits.
Synonym
braid
plant (n) a living thing with a stem, leaves, roots and flowers that produces seeds
Example
Sunlight affects plant growth
Word Family
plantlike
plaque (n) a film of bacteria and saliva that forms on teeth
Example
If you have plaque problem, go to the dentist.
plaster (n) a paste of sand, lime, and water that becomes hard when it dries
Example
Plaster is used to cover walls and ceilings.
playwright (n) one who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare was a famous British playwright
Synonym
author
pleasant (adj) nice; enjoyable
Example
It was such a pleasant day that we decided to have a picnic in the park.
Synonym
cheerful, enjoyable
Antonym
unpleasant
Word Family
pleasantly, pleasantness
plot (n) the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie
Example
The plot of the film was long and complicated.
Synonym
narrative, outline, skeleton
plough (v) to dig land with a large farming tool with blades which digs the earth in fields so that seeds can be planted
Example
The farmer ploughed his fields.
plump (adj) full and round in shape
Example
The baby was plump and happy.
Synonym
round, fleshy
Antonym
skinny, slim, thin
Word Family
plumpness
point (n) the sharp end of something
Example
The pencil point broke when he pressed on it.
Synonym
end, tip
point of view (n) a way of thinking about or looking at something
Example
From an economic point of view, the new development will benefit the town greatly.
Synonym
perspective, position, stand
poisonous (adj) filled with or containing poison
Example
The scorpion has a poisonous sting.
Synonym
toxic
Antonym
antidotal
pole (n) either end of a planet's, moon's, or star's axis
Example
The earth is coldest at the north and south poles.
polite (adj) showing good manners or being thoughtful of others; courteous
Example
She didn't like the food that was served to her, but she ate it to be polite.
Synonym
courteous, well-behaved, well-mannered
Antonym
impolite, rude
Word Family
politely, politeness
pond (n) an area of water smaller than a lake, often artificially made
Example
Look at that duck pond.
ponytail (n) a style in which all the hair is pulled up and tied back so that the ends hang down
Example
Violet wears a ponytail so her hair doesn't get in her eyes.
pop art (n) a form of modern art that uses subjects from everyday life
Example
The Cow Parade was a form of pop art.
popular (adj) liked or enjoyed by many people
Example
She is popular at school.
Synonym
favoured, preferred
Antonym
unpopular
Word Family
popularity
populous (adj) having a large population
Example
Beijing is a populous city.
Synonym
numerous
Antonym
desolate
porcelain (n) a white, glassy ceramic; china
Example
This country is famous for its porcelain.
Synonym
china
portcullis (n) a strong, sliding grill at the top of a castle gateway that can be lowered to prevent entry
Example
Portcullises fortified the entrances to many medieval castles.
portray (v) to make a picture of in images or words
Example
The reporter portrayed the firefighter as a hero.
Synonym
depict, describe, represent
pose (v) to present or offer
Example
The teacher posed a question to the class.
Synonym
advance, propose, suggest
positivity (n) a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation
Example
Positivity is a quality in somebody's character .
pot (n) a deep, round container made of metal, clay or glass, used for cooking
Example
She cooked soup in a large pot.
potter (n) a person who makes dishes, plates and other objects from clay, usually by hand on a special wheel
Example
An experienced potter will guide children through all the processes of pottery.
Word Family
pottery
pottery (n) plates, bowls, pots, and other items made of clay
Example
Pottery was important to the ancient Greeks for storage.
pound (v) to hit or strike with force
Example
The carpenter pounded the nails with a hammer.
Synonym
bang, batter, beat, hammer
pour (v) to cause to flow in a steady stream
Example
Calvin poured milk into his cereal bowl.
Synonym
spill
poverty (n) the condition of being poor; lack of money
Example
Many people live in poverty in the United States.
Antonym
wealth
power station (n) a factory where electricity is produced
Example
There was a problem with the power station and all the lights went out.
powerful (adj) having or able to use power or force
Example
The race car has a powerful engine.
Synonym
strong, forceful
Word Family
powerfully, powerfulness
praise (v) to speak well of
Example
The coach praised the players for their hard work.
Synonym
applaud, commend, compliment
Antonym
criticize
pray (v) to speak to a god in order to show your feelings or to ask for something
Example
Elena went to the church to pray.
Word Family
prayer
precaution (n) something that you do to prevent bad things happening in the future
Example
They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.
Synonym
provision
precious (adj) of great worth or value
Example
Gold is a precious metal.
Synonym
expensive, rare, valuable
Antonym
worthless
Word Family
preciously, preciousness 
predict (v) to tell in advance that something will happen
Example
Newspapers predicted that Johnson would be re-elected.
Synonym
forecast
Word Family
predictable, predictably, predictability, predictor, prediction 
prefer (v) to like, choose or want one thing rather than another
Example
He prefers carrots to all other vegetables.
Word Family
preference
prefix (n) a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to make a new word
Example
"Pre" in "prepay" is a prefix that means "before."
prepare (v) to make ready
Example
We’re preparing the students for their end-of-year exams.
Synonym
arrange, fix, make
Word Family
prepared, preparation
presentation (n) the act of showing or explaining, often to a group of people
Example
There was a great presentation on wolves at school.
Synonym
display, introduction show
preserve (v) to keep safe from loss or harm
Example
The court will preserve the right to freedom of speech.
Synonym
conserve, guard, maintain
Word Family
preservation, preserver
pressure (v) to force into an action by strong influence or urging
Example
My friend pressured me to try out for the soccer team.
Synonym
compel, force
prevent (v) to keep or stop from happening
Example
Washing your hands can help prevent illness.
Antonym
allow, let, permit
Word Family
prevention
previous (adj) coming just before another
Example
His previous car was blue.
Antonym
following, next
Word Family
previously
priest (n) a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church
Example
He was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest.
primarily (adv) mainly; mostly; chiefly
Example
She is primarily interested in the sciences.
Synonym
mainly, mostly, principally
primary school (n) (British English) a school for children between five and 11 years old in England and Wales [ elementary school in American English]
Example
Children start primary school in Greece at the age of six.
primitive (adj) having to do with an early stage or a condition that is not developed
Example
I have only a primitive understanding of how computers work.
Antonym
advanced
Word Family
primitively, primitiveness
principal (adj) greatest or first in importance
Example
The principal job of the police is to keep the peace.
Synonym
chief, main, primary
Antonym
last, least
Word Family
principally
principal (n) the person who is the head of a school
Example
No student wants to be sent to the principal's office.
printing (n) when writing or images are produced on paper or other material using a machine
Example
The first printing of her book was 10,000 copies.
prior (adj) being, existing, or occurring earlier in time or sequence
Example
I remember meeting him on a prior occasion.
Synonym
earlier, previous
Antonym
after, subsequent
privacy (n) when you are alone and people cannot see or hear what you are doing
Example
Each person has a right to privacy.
process (n) actions taken to make or do something.
Example
We are learning the process of baking bread.
Synonym
procedure
producer (n) a person or company that makes something
Example
That company is a producer of computer chips.
professional (n) a person who earns a living by doing a particular job or performing in sports or the arts
Example
He played football in high school and college, but now he's a professional.
Antonym
amateur
Word Family
professionally 
professor (n) a teacher with a high rank at a college or university
Example
In 1996, at the age of 23, he was appointed professor at Oxford University.
Word Family
professorially
progress (n) development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc
Example
Are you making any progress with your work?
Synonym
advance, course, headway
prohibition (n) the act of forbidding
Example
Athens Transport has announced a prohibition on smoking on buses.
Synonym
ban, embargo
Antonym
permission
projector (n) a machine that projects films, pictures or words onto a screen or a wall
Example
I need a projector to show my presentation.
prolong (v) to add length to or make last longer
Example
One way to prolong a pet's life is to feed it well.
Synonym
extend
Antonym
shorten
Word Family
prolonged, prolongation 
prominent (adj) well known or important
Example
He was a prominent judge before he retired.
Synonym
famous, well-known, renowned
Word Family
prominently, prominence 
promote (v) make publicity for
Example
The supermarket is promoting Italian foods this week.
Synonym
advertize
Antonym
hinder, obstruct
Word Family
promotion, promoter, promotional
proof (n) any material that proves something is true or real
Example
Scientists are searching for proof of life on other planets.
Synonym
evidence
proofread (v) to examine for mistakes and make corrections
Example
I asked a friend to proofread my report.
Word Family
proofreader
prop (n) a piece of furniture or other movable article used in the presentation of a play; stage property
Example
One job of a stage manager is to keep track of the props.
proper (adj) correct for a certain purpose
Example
Shorts and a T-shirt are not the proper clothing for a wedding.
Synonym
fit, right, suitable
Antonym
improper, inappropriate, wrong
Word Family
properly
property (n) a quality in material, especially one which means that it can be used in a particular way
Example
One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.
proposal (n) a suggested plan
Example
The architect showed us a proposal for a new building.
Synonym
suggestion
proposition (n) an offer or suggestion, usually in business; an idea or opinion
Example
The offer of two tickets for the price of one makes it a very attractive proposition.
Synonym
plan, proposal, suggestion
Word Family
propositional 
protective (adj) giving protection
Example
She wears protective clothing in the rain.
Word Family
protectively
protest (n) a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval or opposition or an occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc
Example
The teacher ignored his protests about having too much homework.
Synonym
objection, resistance
Word Family
protester 
proverb (n) a short saying in popular use that expresses a common truth or wisdom
Example
My grandmother used to know a lot of proverbs.
provide (v) to give what is needed; supply
Example
The rescue team provided water and food to the victims.
Synonym
give, supply
Antonym
hold, keep, reserve
Word Family
provision, provider
pub (n) (informal) a bar or tavern
Example
We all met down at the pub for a beer.
Synonym
bar, saloon, tavern
public (n) relating to people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people
Example
That beach is not open to the public.
Synonym
community, people, society
pudding (n) a sweet food served at the end of a meal
Example
Christmas pudding is my favourite dessert.
puff (v) to blow in short, strong breaths or bursts
Example
He puffed a thick, black cloud of smoke into the air.
punch (v) to hit with the fist
Example
My brother punched someone in the face.
Synonym
box, hit
punctuation (n) question marks, periods, and other marks used in writing to help make the meaning clear
Example
It is important to use correct punctuation when you write.
purpose (n) why you do something or why something exists
Example
The purpose of wearing boots is to keep your feet warm and dry.
Synonym
aim, end, goal, objective
Word Family
purposeful, purposeless
pursue (v) If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time
Example
He pursued a career in engineering.
Synonym
practice
Word Family
pursuer 
put away (phr) to return something to the place where it usually stays
Example
Paul folded his clean clothes and put them away.
put out (v) to stop the burning of something
Example
The fire fighters put out the fire in a few hours.
put up with (phr) to accept or live with something bad
Example
We'll have to put up with this noise until the workers are finished.
Synonym
tolerate, accept
put up with (v) to accept or live with something bad
Example
We'll have to put up with this noise until the workers are finished.
Synonym
tolerate, accept
Pyrenees (n) (plural) a range of mountains between France and Spain
Example
The Pyrenees form a natural border between France and Spain.
Word Family
Pyrenean