Homophones, American English -- Page 14
183. plum a type of fruit
plumb vertical line; to work as a plumber
184. pole a long stick
poll casting of votes
185. poor inadequate; the needy
pour to flow
pore to study; to gaze intently
186. pray to beseech
prey a victim; to hunt
187. principal school official; chief; leading
principle a general truth; a rule
188. profit gain
prophet one who forecasts
189. rain falling water
rein part of a bridle; to curb
reign to rule; the term of ruler's power
190 raise to lift something
raze to destroy
rase to erase
rays beams of light
191. rap sharply knock
wrap to cover
192. read past tense of read
red crimson color
193. read to perform the act of reading
reed a plant; a musical instrument
194. real actual
reel to spool; to whirl
195. residence a house
residents persons who reside in a place
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