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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| poach | verb | They poached deer in the state park. | to take fish or game in forbidden areas |
| pompous | adj. | Most countries have some pompous officials. | excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity |
| ponder | verb | Please ponder on your answer for a while. | to reflect or consider with care |
| porous | adj. | We need a more porous material. | admitting the passage of gas or liquid |
| portray | verb | They tried to portray her as a foolish old lady. | to depict or describe in words |
| posture | noun | My mother was very proud of her posture. | the position of the body sitting or standing |
| pottery | noun | My friend often works with and makes pottery. | wares such as pots, bowls shaped from clay |
| practitioner | noun | She trained hard to be a medical practitioner. | one who practices an occupation |
| pragmatic | adj. | Deng Xiao Peng was a pragmatic man. | learning from practical experience |
| preclude | verb | Modesty precludes me from accepting that honor. | to exclude from an activity |