7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 30

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
pestilence noun The bubonic plague was a terrible pestilence. a usually fatal epidemic disease
pharmacy noun We get our medicines at the local pharmacy. a place where drugs are sold
phonetics noun We never studied phonetics in school. a branch of linguistics, written symbols
phosphoric adj. Phosphoric acid is used in most soda drinks. of, relating to, or containing phosphorus
physiology noun College students often study physiology. biological study of living organisms
physique noun He had the physique of a long-distance runner. the body with reference to it appearance
picket noun The pickets marched for higher wages workers on strike
noun We posted pickets to help warn against sudden attacks. troops to warn of enemy's approach
verb We will picket to protest higher taxes. to post pickets to demonstrate for our cause
pinnacle noun Today he is at the pinnacle of success. highest point; the peak
pivot noun That machine working will be the pivot to success. a thing which something depends on
verb The success pivots on his cooperation. to turn or change on
plausible adj. It appears to be a plausible plan of action. seemingly or apparently likely or acceptable
plenary adj. The plenary session of the council approved the plan. fully attended by all qualified members
pliable adj. The machine cover needed to be pliable. easily bent or shaped
plumb noun To get a vertical line we used a plumb. a weight at the end of a line
verb Next we need to plumb the bathroom. to work as a plumber; do the piping
verb His idea is just plumb crazy. utter; absolute; completely
plumber noun For our kitchen we hired a professional plumber. one who installed and repairs pipes
pneumonia noun Pneumonia can kill and is a serious problem. inflammation of the lungs by viruses or bacteria

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