prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. [2 definitions] |
prowl |
to move about slowly and stealthily, as an animal stalks prey. [3 definitions] |
prowler |
a person who goes about furtively, esp. if intending to commit a crime such as burglary. [2 definitions] |
proxemics |
(used with a sing. verb) the study of how space is used and structured in work, personal relationships, and the like. |
proximal |
located near the center of the body or toward the point of origin or attachment, as a bone. (Cf. distal.) |
proximate |
very close or near in location or time. [3 definitions] |
proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
proximity fuze |
a fuze that uses a sensor to detonate a bomb, missile, or the like within a certain radius of the target. |
proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, esp. as a voter; substitute. [3 definitions] |
prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
prudence |
wisdom and caution in practical matters; sensibleness. [3 definitions] |
prudent |
having or showing wisdom and caution in practical matters; sensible. [3 definitions] |
prudential |
of, concerning, or caused or marked by prudence. [2 definitions] |
prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being prudish. [2 definitions] |
prudish |
overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like; of, like, or being a prude. |
prune1 |
the dried or partially dried fruit of any of various common plums. [2 definitions] |
prune2 |
to cut or remove dead or unwanted branches, twigs, or the like from; trim. [4 definitions] |
pruning hook |
a tool with a hooked blade that is used to prune plants. |
prurient |
having lewd or indecent thoughts. [2 definitions] |
pruritus |
severe itching of the skin, usu. without eruption or other damage. |
Prussia |
a former state in northern Europe that controlled approximately the area of Germany, esp. the northern parts. |