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6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 71 |
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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| propriety | noun | She acted like the perfect model of propriety. | quality of being proper |
| prosecute | verb | We shall prosecute her to the full extent of the law. | initiate civil or criminal action against |
| prostrate | adj. | He was in a prostrate position before the Emperor. | lay down flat |
| verb | You must prostrate yourself before the king. | to kneel or bow | |
| proverb | noun | I enjoy many of the proverbs. | short saying that express basic truths |
| prowess | noun | She showed great prowess in playing basketball. | superior skill or ability |
| prudent | adj. | Her prudent actions in the disagreement helped us. | good judgement, common sense |
| pry | verb | We had to pry the truth out of them. | obtain with difficulty |
| verb | They will pry into our personal lives. | inquire closely in a furtive manner | |
| psalm | noun | The psalms can be most inspiring. | a sacred song, hymn |