English words starting with P

successful and wealthy

having the appearance of being wealthy, successful, or flourishing

any of a group of compounds with varying hormone-like effects, such as the promotion of uterine contractions or the regulation of inflammation and blood pressure.

a small organ in male mammals that produces a liquid in which sperm is carried

A type of cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system.

relating to or characteristic of the prostate gland only

a surgical operation to remove all or part of the prostate gland.

Relating to or affecting the prostate gland.

Inflammation of the prostate gland.

an artificial body part, such as a leg, a heart, or a breast, that replaces a missing part

Relating to an artificial device that replaces a missing body part.

The branch of medicine or surgery dealing with the design, fitting, and application of artificial body parts

a specialist who makes and fits artificial limbs and other medical prostheses.

a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.

Past tense and past participle of 'prostitute': To have offered (oneself or one's talents) for unworthy purposes, especially for money.

The work of a prostitute; the act or practice of engaging in sexual activity for payment.

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, especially as a sign of submission, worship, or physical exhaustion.

The action of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, especially as a sign of submission, worship, or physical exhaustion.

The main character in a story, play, film, etc.

A South African shrub or small tree with large, cone-like flower heads surrounded by brightly colored bracts.

able to change frequently or easily; versatile.

an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids.

To keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

A substance that provides protection, especially against damage, disease, or decay.

kept safe from harm, damage, or loss

Keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

The act of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

The theory or practice of protecting a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Supporting the policy of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

intended to keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, or damage

in a way that provides defense or safety from harm or damage.

the quality of wanting to protect someone from harm or danger

a person or thing that protects someone or something

A country that is controlled and protected by a more powerful country.

a woman who protects or defends someone or something; a female protector.

a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience

A woman or girl who is guided, supported, and helped by an influential or older person, especially in her career or education.

Any of a group of complex organic compounds that are essential for all living organisms and are composed of one or more chains of amino acids.

Derived from, containing, or using protein as a fundamental component.

Containing a large amount of protein.

An enzyme that breaks down proteins into simpler substances by hydrolysis.

the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine, typically as a symptom of kidney disease.

Relating to or involving the breakdown of proteins or peptides into simpler substances by the action of enzymes.

The branch of molecular biology that studies the entire set of proteins expressed by a genome, cell, tissue, or organism at a certain time.

a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

A member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and follow the principles of the Reformation.

The beliefs, practices, and systems of worship of the Protestant Churches, which separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century.

A strong statement that something is true or false, especially when other people do not believe you.

a person who publicly demonstrates strong objection to something; a demonstrator.

Expressing strong objection or dissent.

A person who publicly demonstrates strong objection to something.

Any of a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, typically unicellular, that are not plants, animals, or fungi.

The official system of rules and procedures governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.

a stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge equal in magnitude to that of an electron.

A large body of matter in orbit around the sun or another star, thought to be developing into a planet.

Relating to or denoting the early stage in the formation of a planetary system, especially the disk of gas and dust from which planets are thought to form.

The colorless material comprising the living part of a cell, including the cytoplasm, nucleus, and other organelles.

A dense region of gas and dust in space that is collapsing under its own gravity to form a star, representing the earliest stage of stellar evolution before nuclear fusion begins in its core.

The first or original model of something from which later forms are developed.

Being the first or typical example of something, serving as a model or standard.

Having the typical qualities of a particular group, kind, or thing; serving as a model or example.

in a way that is very typical of a category or that serves as a standard example.

The activity or process of making an original model of a new product or system, used to test ideas and designs before full production.

A single-celled microscopic animal, such as an amoeba or a paramecium.

to make something last longer than usual or expected; to prolong

Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary

A flat, semicircular instrument marked with degrees, used for measuring and drawing angles.

to stick out from a surface or beyond an edge

sticking out from a surface or beyond a boundary

something that sticks out from a surface

a part that sticks out from the surface of something, especially a rounded lump or swelling.

Sticking out from a surface in a rounded shape; bulging.

feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction because of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

in a way that shows you are pleased with something you own, have done, or are connected to

relating to or reminiscent of the writings of Marcel Proust, especially in being concerned with the evocative power of memory and sensory experience.

Capable of being demonstrated or shown to be true.

To use evidence or arguments to show that something is true or exists.

Demonstrated the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

Having been demonstrated or verified to be true or correct.

The place of origin or earliest known history of something.

Relating to Provence, its people, or their language or culture.

Dry food for livestock, such as hay or grain.

the place of origin or earliest known history of something; provenance.

A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or piece of advice.

relating to or resembling a proverb.

in a way that relates to or is characteristic of a proverb or proverbs.

To make something available for someone to use; to supply.

On the condition or understanding that; if.

The protective care or guidance of God or a spiritual power.

Making careful preparation for the future; showing foresight and good management of resources.

Happening at a good time because of luck; opportune.

In a way that happens as if through divine intervention or good fortune; fortunately.

A person, company, or thing that supplies or makes something available

(present participle of 'provide') Making something available for someone; supplying.

one of the areas that some countries are divided into, similar to a state

covering or applying to an entire province

relating to a province or the provinces, rather than the capital city or major urban centers.

the attitude or behavior of people who are unwilling to consider new or different ideas or things, often because they are from a small area away from a country's capital or cultural center.

The quality or state of being provincial; narrowness of outlook or interests.

in a way that relates to a province or the provinces

(present participle of prove) Demonstrating the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

The act of providing or supplying something for use.

arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later

For the present time, subject to future confirmation or change; temporarily.

The activity or process of providing or supplying something for use.

a condition that must be accepted before an agreement can be made.

Containing a clause or condition; conditional.

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or upset, especially deliberately.

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

In a way that is intended to make someone feel angry, offended, or sexually interested.

To cause a strong reaction, especially a negative one such as anger or indignation.

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

A firm, pale yellow Italian cheese with a mild, smoky flavor, often made in a large sausage shape.

A senior administrative officer in certain universities and colleges.

The front part of a ship; the bow.

great skill at doing something

to move around an area quietly, especially when hunting or looking for something in a secretive or threatening way.

a person who moves around quietly in an area, especially with the intent to commit a crime or cause harm.

moving around quietly in a place, especially with the intent to commit a crime or find prey

situated close to the center of the body or to the point of attachment of a limb or structure.