peek (to look quickly and secretly) He peeked at her through a crack in the door. Close your eyes. No peeking! It’s a surprise. peak (the top of a mountain) Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world. (the highest point or level) In the 1980s, he was at …
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pale (light in color or containing little color) You look pale. Are you feeling unwell? She has a pale pink dress. pail US English (bucket) Fill this pail with clean water. He threw the leftover food into a garbage pail. envocabulary.com
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principal (the main person in an organization or group, who can make important decisions) Let me consult my principal regarding this matter. He is the principal of the firm. (main; first in order of importance) This country’s principal export is oil. A principal cause of road accidents is drunk …
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pair (two things of the same type that are used together) I need a new pair of gloves. I want to buy a new pair of shoes. I love this pair of earrings. (a thing that has two similar parts joined together) pair of scissors pair of glasses pair …
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opposite (completely different) Love is the opposite of hate. He is very smart, but his brother is quite the opposite. apposite formal (appropriate; suitable) The proverb she said is apposite to the situation. Your comments are very apposite to the current discussion. envocabulary.com
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