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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

pace Verb B2

To walk back and forth repeatedly, often out of nervousness, or to set the speed of an activity.

pacific Adjective C1

Peaceful, or tending to make or preserve peace.

pacifism Noun B2

The belief that war and violence are never justified, and that disputes should always be settled peacefully.

pacifist Noun B1

A person who believes that war and violence are never justified and supports peaceful resolution of conflict.

pack Verb A1

To put things carefully into a bag, box, or container, usually for storage or travel.

package Noun B1

A wrapped or boxed object sent or delivered, or a set of related items offered together.

package Verb B1

To put something into a box, wrapper, or container, especially for sale or shipping.

paddle Noun A1

A short pole with a wide, flat end, used to move a small boat through water by hand.

page Noun A1

One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document.

pain Noun A1

An unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury or illness.

painful Adjective B1

Causing physical or emotional pain.

paint Verb A1

To cover a surface with colour using a brush, roller, or spray, or to create a picture this way.

paintbrush Noun A1

A tool with bristles on the end of a handle, used to apply paint.

painter Noun A1

A person who paints pictures, or someone who paints the walls of buildings.

painting Noun A1

A picture made using paint, or the activity of making such pictures.

pair Noun A1

A set of two things that go together or are used together.

pajamas Noun A1

Loose, comfortable clothing worn for sleeping.

palace Noun A1

A large, grand house where a king, queen, or other important person lives.

palatable Adjective C2

Having a pleasant taste, or, figuratively, acceptable or agreeable.

palatial Adjective C2

Resembling a palace in being large and splendid.

pale Adjective A1

Light in color, or having skin with less color than usual, often because of illness or fear.

paleoanthropology Noun C1

The scientific study of human origins and evolution through fossil remains.

paleontology Noun B1

The scientific study of fossils and ancient life.

paleozoic Adjective B1

Relating to the geological era spanning roughly 540 to 250 million years ago, during which fish, amphibians, and early reptiles first appeared.

palette Noun A1

A flat board on which an artist mixes paints, or the range of colors used in a piece of art.

palliate Verb C2

To make the symptoms of a problem less severe without addressing the underlying cause.

pallid Adjective C1

Pale, especially describing skin, often suggesting illness.

palm Noun A1

The inside surface of the hand, between the wrist and the fingers.

palm tree Noun A1

A tall tropical tree with a bare trunk and a cluster of large leaves at the top.

pamphlet Noun A2

A small, thin printed booklet giving information or arguing a point of view.

pan Noun A1

A metal container with a handle, used for cooking food over heat.

panacea Noun B1

Something believed, often wrongly, to be a solution for all problems or difficulties.

panache Noun C1

A confident and stylish way of doing something.

pancake Noun A1

A thin, flat cake cooked in a pan and often eaten with syrup.

pancreas Noun B2

An organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin, which regulate blood sugar.

panda Noun A1

A large black and white bear from China that mostly eats bamboo.

pandemic Noun B2

An outbreak of a disease that spreads across a very wide area, typically affecting a large part of the world.

panegyric Noun C2

A public speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

panel Noun A2

A flat, separate piece that forms part of a larger surface, or a group of people chosen to discuss or judge something.

panoply Noun C2

A wide, impressive array or collection of something.

panorama Noun A2

A wide, unobstructed view of an area, or a broad, complete overview of a subject.

pantry Noun A1

A small room or cupboard used for storing food.

pants Noun A1

A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate section for each leg.

papaya Noun A1

A large, oval tropical fruit with orange flesh and small black seeds inside.

paper Noun A1

A thin material made from wood pulp, used for writing, printing, or wrapping.

paper clip Noun A1

A small bent piece of wire used to hold sheets of paper together.

parable Noun B1

A short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson, often using simple, everyday characters and events.

parade Noun A1

A public event in which a group of people, often with music or floats, walks along a street to celebrate something.