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." |
proverb |
a short, often-used saying that expresses something wise or true. |
provide |
to give what is needed; supply. [4 definitions] |
provided |
on the condition that; only if. |
Providence |
the capital of Rhode Island. |
province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. [3 definitions] |
provincial |
of or having to do with a province. |
provision |
the act of giving something needed; providing. [4 definitions] |