originate
The quarrel originated from a misunderstanding.
overlap
One feather overlaps another on a bird's wing.
overstate
The trouble comes
when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies
or overstate the case for causality.
parental
He has lost the parental love even since he was very young.
pastime
It is my favorite pastime.
pathetic
His tears were pathetic to witness.
patriotic
In his speech,
Professor Li spoke highly of the Chinese Democratic League's role
in supporting the Communist Party
and in uniting patriotic democratic personages.
patrol
Warships are on patrol in the territorial waters of the country
to watch for any foreign vessels.
perpetual
Do you believe in perpetual love in this secular world?
perplex
I was perplexed by so many intricate questions.
pervasive
Beyond the realm of information technology,
the accelerated pace of technological change in virtually every industry
has created entirely new businesses,
wiped out others,
and produced a pervasive demand for continuous innovation.
pollutant
We will further promote energy and resources saving
and reduction of pollutant discharge to make economic growth sustainable.
ponder
This set me pondering the obvious question:
“How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do
when there's never been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?”
precede
The motorcar was preceded by motorcycles.
preclude
Their move does not preclude others from investing.
predecessor
The decision was made by my predecessor.
prediction
He made a prediction
that the government would be defeated at the general election.
premise
Advice to investors was based on the premise
that interest rates would continue to fall.
preside
The manager presides over the business of the store.
prestige
He suffered a loss of prestige when the scandal was publicized.
prey
He trusts people too much.
Naturally he becomes an easy prey sometimes.
proficient
She is very proficient at operating a computer terminal.
prone
He is prone to lose his temper
when people disagree with him.
propel
His addiction to drugs propelled him towards a life of crime.
provocative
His provocative remarks about unemployed people being lazy provoked them.
quantitative
Quantitative chemical analysis shows
that water has two atoms of hydrogen to one of oxygen.
radiant
She was radiant with joy at her wedding.
random
The experiment cannot be satisfactory
because he has to use the random selection of specimens.
rebound
The official statistics on productivity growth
exclude the usual rebound in a business cycle.
recipe
What is your recipe for success?
refreshment
Refreshments can be bought on the train.
regime
The changes made under the present regime are very large in our work.
resignation
His resignation is only a gesture.
respectable
He's a bit too respectable for my taste.
respectful
He enjoyed a mutually respectful relationship with us.
retort
He retorted that it was my fault as much as his.
retrospect
In retrospect,
however,
Dr. Venter sees that all the publicity about the“race to the genome”
has brought benefits, too.
revelation
His Hamlet was a revelation to the critics.
revenge
Revenge is a dessert better served cold.
robbery
He was guilty of attempted robbery.
SARS
Scientists in Canada announced over the weekend
that they had broken the genetic code of the virus suspected of causing
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome( SARS).
scar
Will the cut leave a scar?
scenario
The old writer shaped the folktale into a film scenario.
scorn
You've no right to scorn a poor girl.
scrutiny
His actions do not bear scrutiny.
secrecy
The diplomat was sent on a mission of great secrecy.
segregation
This pattern of human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans
continued under racial segregation for nearly another century.
seniority
Should promotion be through merit or seniority?
sensitivity
One of the side effects of the drug is increased sensitivity to sunlight.
