5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 439
Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
proportion noun Yield must be in proportion to demand. balance
proposal noun We listened to his proposal. offer
propose verb I propose to make her a partner. plan
verb I propose we try the new product. suggest
prose noun He wrote only prose. not verse
prospect noun He was a good prospect for manager. candidate
prosperity noun Prosperity will come after hard work. riches
prosperous adj. He was a prosperous merchant. wealthy
protect verb We need to protect the birds. preserve
protein noun Protein is a vital part of the diet. meat
protest verb He protested against the treatment. complained
noun The protest developed into a riot. demonstration
proud adj. We are proud of our sons. gratified