| prolix |
wordy and boringly long. [2 definitions] |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. [3 definitions] |
| prolong |
to make (something) last longer; protract. [2 definitions] |
| prolusion |
a preliminary essay written as an introductory piece for a more detailed work, or any similarly introductory work or performance. |
| prom |
(informal) a formal dance for high school or college students; promenade. |
| promenade |
a recreational or leisurely stroll, esp. in public. [8 definitions] |
| Promethean |
of or resembling Prometheus. [3 definitions] |
| Prometheus |
in Greek mythology, the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to man. |
| promethium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element of the rare-earth metallic group that has sixty-one protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Pm) |
| prominence |
the state or quality of being important or widely known or admired. [2 definitions] |
| prominent |
clearly noticeable; obvious; conspicuous. [3 definitions] |
| prominently |
in a clearly noticeable or obvious way. |
| promiscuity |
the state or condition of being promiscuous. [3 definitions] |
| promiscuous |
having casual sexual relations with many different people. [3 definitions] |
| promise |
to pledge (something). [8 definitions] |
| Promised Land |
in the Old Testament, the land of Canaan promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. [2 definitions] |
| promisee |
in law, one to whom a promise is made. |
| promising |
showing potential for favorable or successful development. |
| promisor |
in law, one who makes a promise. |
| promissory |
containing or conveying a promise. |
| promissory note |
a written promise to pay or repay a specified sum to a designated person at a specified time or on demand. |