| Prague |
the capital city of the Czech Republic. |
| prairie |
a large area of fertile land covered with grass. |
| prairie dog |
a small rodent with light brown fur. Prairie dogs make burrows and live in large colonies called "towns." Several kinds of prairie dogs live in Mexico and the United States. Prairie dogs are not related to true dogs, but have a cry that sounds like a dog's bark. |
| prairie schooner |
a large covered wagon used by American pioneers to cross the prairies. |
| praise |
words that show admiration or respect. [3 definitions] |
| prance |
to raise the front legs and spring forward with the rear legs. [2 definitions] |
| prank |
a teasing trick; stunt. |
| pray |
to reach out to and join with one's god through quiet speech or directed thought. [3 definitions] |
| prayer1 |
a request made to one's god, or the act of making such a request. [6 definitions] |
| praying mantis |
a long, slender insect that eats other insects and can turn its head from side to side. A praying mantis has a large, bright green body and holds its strong front legs up in a way that looks like hands folded in prayer. |
| pre- |
a prefix that means "before." [2 definitions] |
| preach |
to give advice to the public; tell or encourage others to accept. [2 definitions] |
| preacher |
a person who gives talks on religion, such as a minister or priest. |
| precaution |
something done beforehand to avoid or prevent a danger or harm; something done to make sure everything goes well. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. [2 definitions] |
| precipitate |
to make something happen suddenly or earlier than might be expected. [2 definitions] |
| precipitation |
the act of water falling in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail. [2 definitions] |
| precise |
clearly said or communicated. [2 definitions] |