prose |
writing or speech in its usual form of a series of sentences. Most language that is not poetry can be described as prose. Novels, short stories, essays, and letters are examples of writing done in prose. |
prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
prospect |
something that is expected or very likely to happen. [4 definitions] |
prospector |
a person who prospects, or searches, for precious minerals and metals. |
prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
prosperous |
having wealth, success, or good fortune. |
protect |
to defend or keep safe; shield from danger or harm. |
protection |
the act of keeping something safe from harm or the condition of being protected. [2 definitions] |
protective |
protecting or made to protect. |
protein |
a substance that is made up of nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and possibly other elements. Proteins are found in all living things and are a necessary part of life processes. |
protest |
an expression of being against something; objection; complaint. [4 definitions] |
Protestant |
a Christian who belongs to a church other than the Catholic Church or an Eastern Orthodox church. |
proton |
a tiny particle in the nucleus of an atom. A proton has a positive electrical charge. |
protoplasm |
a substance that is like a jelly and is a necessary part of plant and animal cells. |
protozoan |
a tiny living thing that is similar to an animal but has only one cell or lives as a colony of single cells. Protozoans include amoebas and paramecia. |
protrude |
to push or stick out. |
proud |
feeling pleased, satisfied, and worthy because of something one owns or has done. [3 definitions] |
proudly |
with a feeling or display of pride. |
prove |
to show to be true or correct. [3 definitions] |
proven |
a past participle of "prove." |