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Emoji
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#7050
💰
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prosperous
/ˈprɒspərəs/
adjective
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successful in material terms; flourishing financially or in general well-being
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The town became prosperous after the new trade route opened. |
prosperous life |
a life filled with wealth, success, and good fortune
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wealthy, thriving, flourishing, affluent, successful
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poor, destitute, struggling
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prosperous community, prosperous business, prosperous future, prosperous nation
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#7051
📏
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protrude
/proʊˈtruːd/
verb
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protruded
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protruded
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protrudes
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protruding
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To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
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A nail was protruding from the wooden board. |
protrude into view |
to become visible by sticking out
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stick out, extend, bulge, project, jut
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recede, contract, withdraw
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protrude from, protruding object, protrude into view
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#7052
⏳
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protract
/proʊˈtrækt/
verb
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protracted
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protracted
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protracts
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protracting
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To prolong or extend in time or duration.
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Negotiations were protracted for several months. |
protract a conflict |
to make a conflict last longer than necessary
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extend, prolong, lengthen, stretch, drag out
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shorten, curtail, end
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protract negotiations, protracted conflict, protract a dispute
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#7053
🛠️
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prototype
/ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/
noun
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The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
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The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production. |
first prototype |
the earliest or initial model of a product
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model, sample, mock-up, archetype, example
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final version, copy, duplicate
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prototype design, working prototype, prototype model, prototype testing
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#7054
🧬
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protoplasm
/ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/
noun
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The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
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Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope. |
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cell content, cytoplasm, living matter, bioplasm
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nonliving matter, inorganic material
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protoplasm movement, living protoplasm, protoplasm of cell
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#7055
✝️
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protomartyr
/ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/
noun
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The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
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St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity. |
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first martyr, pioneer martyr, initial martyr, earliest martyr
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survivor, follower
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Christian protomartyr, protomartyr of faith, honored protomartyr
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#7056
📜
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protocol
/ˈproʊtəkɔːl/
noun
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an official procedure or system of rules
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The security team followed strict protocol during the event. |
protocol breach |
failure to follow established rules
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procedure, rules, code, convention, guideline
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chaos, disorder, improvisation
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follow protocol, security protocol, communication protocol, diplomatic protocol
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#7057
✝️
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protestant
/ˈprɑːtɪstənt/
noun
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a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
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Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation. |
Protestant work ethic |
the value placed on hard work and discipline in Protestant culture
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reformer, non-Catholic Christian, evangelical
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Catholic, Orthodox
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Protestant church, Protestant faith, Protestant reform, Protestant tradition
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#7058
👩🎓
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protege
/ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/
noun
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a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
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The young artist was the protege of a famous painter. |
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apprentice, student, pupil, mentee, follower
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mentor, teacher, guide
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trusted protege, young protege, mentor and protege, protege relationship
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#7059
🛡️
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protector
/prəˈtɛktər/
noun
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a person or thing that protects someone or something
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The dog was seen as the family's protector. |
self-appointed protector |
someone who assumes responsibility for protecting others without being asked
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guardian, defender, safeguard, champion, bodyguard
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attacker, enemy, oppressor
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family protector, protector of rights, divine protector, protector role
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#7060
🛡️
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protective
/prəˈtɛktɪv/
adjective
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giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
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She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike. |
protective instinct |
a natural tendency to guard someone from harm
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defensive, shielding, guarding, preventative, preventive
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harmful, dangerous, unsafe
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protective gear, protective clothing, protective measure, protective instinct
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#7061
🛡️
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protection
/prəˈtɛkʃən/
noun
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the action of protecting or being protected from harm or danger
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The law provides protection for endangered species. |
under protection |
being guarded or defended against harm
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safeguard, defense, security, shelter, shield
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harm, danger, exposure
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legal protection, child protection, protection against, protection from
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#7062
🎨
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protean
/ˈproʊtiən/
adjective
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tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
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She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles. |
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versatile, adaptable, flexible, multifaceted
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rigid, inflexible
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protean talent, protean nature, protean mind, protean character
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#7063
🎭
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protagonist
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
noun
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the main character or leading figure in a story, drama, or other work
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The protagonist of the novel struggles with her inner conflicts. |
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hero, central character, main figure, lead
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antagonist, villain
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novel's protagonist, main protagonist, story protagonist, central protagonist
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#7064
🙏
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prostrate
/ˈprɒstreɪt/
adjective/verb
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prostrated
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prostrated
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prostrates
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prostrating
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lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
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He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle. |
fall prostrate |
to collapse or lie flat in submission or exhaustion
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prone, flat, overcome, exhausted, submissive
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upright, standing, active
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lie prostrate, fall prostrate, prostrate with grief, prostrate figure
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#7065
⏸️
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prorogue
/prəˈroʊɡ/
verb
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prorogued
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prorogued
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prorogues
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proroguing
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to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
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The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved. |
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suspend, adjourn, discontinue, postpone, defer
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convene, assemble, continue
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prorogue parliament, prorogue session, prorogue assembly, parliament prorogued
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#7066
💰
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prosperity
/prɒˈspɛrɪti/
noun
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the state of being successful, especially financially
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Education is often seen as the key to prosperity. |
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wealth, success, affluence, fortune, flourishing
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poverty, hardship, failure
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economic prosperity, peace and prosperity, bring prosperity
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#7067
🌱
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prosper
/ˈprɒspər/
verb
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prospered
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prospered
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prospers
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prospering
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to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
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With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career. |
live long and prosper |
a phrase wishing someone a long life and success
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flourish, succeed, thrive, grow, advance
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fail, decline, struggle
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prosper in business, prosper greatly, live long and prosper
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#7068
📘
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prospectus
/prəˈspɛktəs/
noun
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a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
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The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students. |
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brochure, catalog, booklet, leaflet, pamphlet
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contract, agreement
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university prospectus, investment prospectus, detailed prospectus
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#7069
⛏️
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prospector
/ˈprɒspɛktər/
noun
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a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
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The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold. |
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explorer, miner, seeker, adventurer
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settler, resident
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gold prospector, oil prospector, experienced prospector
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#7070
🔮
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prospective
/prəˈspɛktɪv/
adjective
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likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
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The company is meeting with prospective clients next week. |
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potential, possible, likely, anticipated, expected
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unlikely, past, former
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prospective student, prospective client, prospective buyer, prospective employee
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#7071
🔮
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prospect
/ˈprɒspɛkt/
noun
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The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
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The prospect of traveling abroad excited her. |
bright prospects |
Good opportunities or chances for the future.
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possibility, chance, outlook, opportunity, likelihood
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certainty, impossibility
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career prospects, good prospect, business prospect, prospect of success
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#7072
🎵
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prosody
/ˈprɒsədi/
noun
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The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
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The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem. |
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intonation, rhythm, meter, cadence, versification
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prose, monotone
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poetic prosody, study of prosody, natural prosody
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#7073
📢
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proselytize
/ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/
verb
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proselytized
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proselytized
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proselytizes
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proselytizing
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To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
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They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas. |
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convert, evangelize, preach, recruit, persuade
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dissuade, discourage
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proselytize others, proselytize villagers, actively proselytize
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#7074
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proselyte
/ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/
noun
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A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
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She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith. |
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convert, follower, disciple, adherent, believer
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nonbeliever, skeptic, apostate
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religious proselyte, new proselyte, proselyte follower
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#7075
⚖️
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prosecution
/ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/
noun
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The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
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The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant. |
prosecution rests |
A statement made by the prosecution indicating they have finished presenting their case.
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trial, legal action, lawsuit, case, litigation
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defense, acquittal, pardon
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criminal prosecution, prosecution case, private prosecution, public prosecution
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#7076
📜🚫
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proscription
/proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/
noun
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the act of forbidding something, especially by law
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The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement. |
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ban, prohibition, outlawing, forbiddance
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permission, allowance
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proscription of, legal proscription, proscription against
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#7077
🚫
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proscribe
/proʊˈskraɪb/
verb
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proscribed
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proscribed
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proscribes
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proscribing
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to forbid something by law or authority
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The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming. |
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forbid, prohibit, ban, outlaw, restrict
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allow, permit, authorize
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proscribe activity, proscribe practice, law proscribes, proscribe behavior
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#7078
🎭
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proscenium
/proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/
noun
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the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
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The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage. |
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stage front, theater arch, stage frame
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backstage, wings
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proscenium arch, proscenium stage, behind the proscenium
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#7079
😐
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prosaic
/proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/
adjective
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ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
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The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic. |
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dull, mundane, boring, unimaginative, routine
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imaginative, creative, exciting
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prosaic life, prosaic details, prosaic account, prosaic description
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