7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 59

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
pestilence noun The bubonic plague was a terrible pestilence. a usually fatal epidemic disease
pharmacy noun We get our medicines at the local pharmacy. a place where drugs are sold
phonetics noun We never studied phonetics in school. a branch of linguistics, written symbols
phosphoric adj. Phosphoric acid is used in most soda drinks. of, relating to, or containing phosphorus
physiology noun College students often study physiology. biological study of living organisms
physique noun He had the physique of a long-distance runner. the body with reference to it appearance
picket noun The pickets marched for higher wages workers on strike
noun We posted pickets to help warn against sudden attacks. troops to warn of enemy's approach
verb We will picket to protest higher taxes. to post pickets to demonstrate for our cause
pinnacle noun Today he is at the pinnacle of success. highest point; the peak