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pad (noun) a block of soft material used for protection or comfort, μαξιλαράκι
Example
Football players wear shoulder pads.
paddy (noun) a field planted with rice growing in water, οριζώνας
Example
Huge rice paddies can be found in China.
panel (noun) a small group of people chosen to publicly discuss their opinions, ομάδα
Example
The dancers were judged by a panel of experts.
parade (noun) groups of people moving down a public street together to celebrate something, παρέλαση
Example
We love to hear the music and watch the marching bands in the parade.
parliament (noun) a group of people who make the laws for a country, κοινοβούλιο
Example
The Greek parliament consists of 300 members.
Synonym
congress
Word Family
parliamentary
passion (noun) any strong feeling or emotion, πάθος
Example
The mayor spoke with passion about poverty in the city.
Antonym
apathy
Word Family
passion
pastime (noun) an activity that makes the time pass in a pleasant way, χόμπυ
Example
Drawing is my favourite pastime.
Synonym
hobby
perform (verb) to present for the entertainment of an audience, εκτελώ
Example
He performed a song that he wrote himself.
Synonym
play
Word Family
performer, performance
persuade (verb) to cause someone to do something through reasoning or arguing, πείθω
Example
His wife persuaded him to look for a better job.
Synonym
convince
pie chart (noun) a circle which is divided from its centre into several parts to show how a total amount is divided up, είδος στρογγυλού γραφήματος (σαν πίτα)
Example
This pie chart clearly shows how many people can afford an expensive car.
piety (noun) devotion to God, θεοσέβεια, ευλάβια
Example
They were aware of their daughter's piety, and yet it surprised them when she announced that she would become a nun.
Antonym
impiety
plantation (noun) a large farm, especially in a hot part of the world, on which a particular type of crop is grown, φυτεία
Example
There are large tobacco plantations in central-western Greece where tobacco is produced.
plot (noun) a secret plan that has an illegal or dangerous purpose, δολοπλοκία
Example
The robbers formed a plot to steal the painting.
pole (noun) a long, round post or stick made of metal, wood, or some other material, κοντάρι
Example
The flag flew from the top of the pole.
Synonym
rod
pond (noun) a small body of still water, λιμνούλα
Example
Ducks live in the pond near my house.
potential (noun) a certain skill that may be developed, δυναμικό, προοπτική
Example
He has the potential to be a great dancer.
Synonym
aptitude, capacity
Word Family
potentially
precious (adjective) of great worth or value, πολύτιμος
Example
Gold is a precious metal.
Synonym
rare, valuable
Antonym
worthless
predict (verb) to say ahead of time that something will happen, προβλέπω
Example
The general predicted an easy victory.
Synonym
expect
Word Family
prediction
prefecture (noun) the office, authority, territory, or official residence of a prefect, νομός
Example
Greece has 52 prefectures and Attica is the most populated one.
pretend (verb) to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, προσποιούμαι
Example
My son pretended to be sick to stay home from school.
Word Family
pretence
prime minister (noun) the chief minister and head of a government in parliament, πρωθυπουργός
Example
The Prime Minister is the head of the cabinet and he is the leader of the country.
procession (noun) a line or group of people or vehicles moving forward in a formal, orderly way, πομπή
Example
The wedding procession made its way down the aisle.
Synonym
parade, train
produce (verb) to make something, παράγω
Example
Our company produces parts for computers.
production (noun) making or producing, παραγωγή
Example
That factory began production of automobiles eighty years ago.
proper (adjective) correct or right for a certain purpose, κατάλληλος
Example
Shorts and a T-shirt are not the proper clothing for a job interview.
Synonym
appropriate, right, suitable
Word Family
properly
provide (verb) to give what is needed; supply, παρέχω
Example
The company provides the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
Synonym
give
pumpkin (noun) a large, round, orange fruit that has a thick pulp inside that can be eaten, κολοκύθα
Example
In the USA they make lanterns out of big pumkins for Halloween.
pure (adjective) not mixed with anything else; made of only one substance, αγνός
Example
She's wearing a blouse made of pure silk.
Synonym
simple
Word Family
purity