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] |
precisely |
with total accuracy; exactly. |
precision |
the state of being accurate or exact. [2 definitions] |
precocious |
having the skills or knowledge of a much older person. |
predator |
an animal that hunts other animals for food. |