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Noun; Verb (Trans)
Overuse
ˌoʊvərˈjuːz
Verb (Transitive)
PT: overused
PP: overused
PresP: overusing
3rd S: overuses
Noun
Using something too much.
Verb (Trans)
To use something too much
.
Overuse of the microwave resulted in it breaking within a year.
Noun; Verb
Pair
per
Noun
Pl: pairs
Verb
PT: paired
PP: paired
PresP: pairing
3rd S: pairs
Noun
Two objects that are similar and are intended to work together.
Verb (Trans & Intrans)
To set or group together.
A pair of socks is required to cover two feet.
Noun
Palatability
ˈpælətəbəl
Containing a pleasant enough taste to be consumed.
| دلچسبی، دلپذیری
## Footnote
The dry wine was tasted with various foods for palatability.
Mnemonic: Plate on the table
Noun; Verb (Trans)
Palm
pɑːm
Noun
Pl: palms
Verb (Transitive)
PT: palmed
PP: palmed
PresP: palming
3rd S: palms
Noun
The anatomy of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
Verb (Trans)
To conceal something in one’s hand.
در کف دست پنهان کردن
The boy reached out with the palm of his hand to touch the dog. Palm trees waved by the ocean.
Adjective
Paltry
ˈpaːltri
comparative: paltrier superlative: paltriest
Not important nor significant.
چیز اشغال و نا چیز
A paltry amount of basil results in a poor pesto sauce.
paltrily (Adv) paltriness (N)
Noun
Pamphlet
ˈpæmflɪt
Pl: pamphlets
A small leaflet that provides one with information or supports a specific position.
دفتر، مقاله، اعلامیه
The antiwar group gave out pamphlets on the street urging peace.
جزوه، اعلامیه
Noun; Verb (Trans)
Panel
ˈpænl
Noun
Pl: panels
Verb (Transitive)
PT: paneled
PP: paneled
PresP: paneling
3rd S: panels
Noun
A group of people who publicly make decisions or give rulings on things.
Verb (Trans & Intrans)
To decorate, equip, or conceal something with panels.
The board appointed ten men to a panel to discuss new strategies.
Noun
Pang
pæŋ
Pl: pangs
A brief piercing pain.
تیر کشیدن، درد و سوزش ناگهانی
After ten nights alone in the desert the old man felt the pang of loneliness.
Noun
Paperwork
ˈpeɪpərwɜːrk
Habitual work that involves doing clerical work.
The reams of paperwork covered the desk of the young secretary.
Adjective; Noun; Verb (Trans); Adverb
Parallel
ˈpærəlel
Noun
Pl: parallels
Verb (Transitive)
PT: paralleled
PP: paralleled
PresP: paralleling
3rd S: parallels
Adjective
Pertaining to or being planes, lines, or rounded surfaces that are always equal distances from each other.
Noun
Any of a series of parallel geometric figures.
A parallel exists between the fates of Native Americans and Aborigines.
Noun
Parallel lines
ˈpærəlel
Adjective
Pertaining to or being planes, lines, or rounded surfaces that are always equal distances from each other.
The parallel yellow lines indicated a long no passing zone on the highway.
Noun
Parameter
pəˈræmɪtər
Pl: parameters
A fact or circumstance that limits how a thing is done or what can actually be done.
The corporate parameters for ethical behavior were drawn up after long discussions.
parametric (Adj)
Noun
Parasite
ˈpærəsaɪt
Pl: parasites
An organism that lives on or inside another larger organism; the host organism is either harmed or suffers no advantage.
انگل، صدای مزاحم، پا رازیت، دنباله رو، سربار
Small parasites infect mosquitoes and through the mosquito spread malaria.
Noun
Parental-leave
A period of time off that is granted from work, to a parent to nurture either a newborn baby or a recently adopted child or baby.
Parental-leave allows workers to spend time with their children and spouses.
Noun
Parish
ˈpærɪʃ
Pl: parishes
In the Christian religion this is a sector of a diocese that has its own church ad clergy member.
The church parish included two villages and small towns.
Adjective; Noun
Particular
pərˈtɪkjələr
Pl: particulars
Adjective
Pertaining to one person or thing out of several people or things.
Noun
An individual item. A single instance.
خصوصیات، تک، ویژه، مختص، نکته بین، منحصر بفرد، دقیق
New Yorkers are very particular about their restaurants and frequent only the best.
Adjective; Noun
Particulate
pərˈtɪkjleɪt
Pl: particulates
Adjective
Pertaining to or made up of individual particles.
Noun
A substance that is made up or individual particles.
وابسته به یا دارای ذرات بسیار ریز
The particulate nature of lava lamps allow a hypnotic sense of movement.
Noun; Adjective
Partisan
ˌpɑːtɪˈzæn
Pl: partisans
Noun
A person that supports a person, group, or cause extremely strongly.
Adjective
Showing extremely biased support for a cause.
British newspapers are highly partisan.
روزنامه های بریتانیایی به شدت حزبی هستند.
partisanship (N)
Verb; Noun; Interjection
Pass
pæs
Verb
PT: passed
PP: passed
PresP: passing
3rd S: passes
Verb (Trans & Intrans)
To be successful in a test or any other type of examination.
Noun
A document that gives a person the right to enter something.
Though struggling to understand the material the student knew he would pass with effort.
phrasal verb
Pass up
To forgo an opportunity.
رد کردن، صرف نظر کردن
I don’t think you should pass up the opportunity to go to university.
Noun
Pasta
ˈpɑːstə
Pl: pastas
A food that is made from flour, eggs, and water and can be shaped into various forms.
The various kinds and forms of pasta allow hundreds of Italian noodle dishes.
Noun; Adjective; Verb (Trans)
Patent
ˈpæɪtnt
Noun
Pl: patents
Verb (Transitive)
PT: patented
PP: patented
PresP: patenting
3rd S: patents
Noun
The absolute or exclusive right granted to an inventor to produce or sell inventions; the right is an official right and issued by a government organization.
Adjective
Very clear or obvious so as to not need further explanation.
Verb (Trans)
To get a patent to an invention.
امتیاز یا حق انحصاری بکسی دادن، حق ثبت اختراع
- He applied for a patent for a new method of removing paint.
- He wants to take out a patent on his new type of dustbin.
Noun
Patron
ˈpeɪtrən
Pl: patrons
A person who provides monetary or other type of support to someone or something.
پشتیبان، حامی
Patrons of the New York City opera provide financial support for the institution.
patrona (Adj) patronly (Adv)
Verb
Patronize
ˈpeɪtrənaɪz
PT: patronized
PP: patronized
PresP: patronizing
3rd S: patronizes
1. To act in a condescending way towards someone.
2. **formal** to use or visit a shop, restaurant etc
## Footnote
The program focuses on kids’ interests without patronizing them
patronizer (N)