Archives for August 2020

Definition of one who is easily offended or shocked by rude tExamples of Prude in a senWe thought our teacher a prude when she made girls and boys sit on separate sides of the bus.  My grandmother revealed how much of a prude she was when she told me my hem-line was too short.  Because I wouldn’t allow my daughters to wear tank tops, they told me I was a prude.  The … [Read more...] about Prude used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of one who has been given permission to act for anExamples of Proxy in a senWhen my husband and I are out of the country, my sister is the proxy who signs legal documents for our children.  John’s proxy has been authorized to vote for him during his absence.  During the action sequence, a stand-in will act as a proxy for the A-list actor.  The … [Read more...] about Proxy used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Proxthe nearness of one thing or person to anExamples of Proximity in a senBecause Mary left her sandwich in close proximity to her dog, she did not have anything for lunch.  When Barbara stood in close proximity to her secret crush, she felt her heart race.  The lazy woman always chooses her parking spot based on its proximity to the building she plans to … [Read more...] about Proximity used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Prosomething that is nearby or close to somethingExamples of Proximal in a senSince the stab wound was proximal to the heart, the doctors feared that it might have penetrated the outer layer of the man’s heart.  Due to Christmas being so proximal to my birthday, we usually celebrate both at the same time.  The knee cap is proximal to the femur in the … [Read more...] about Proximal used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Proxthe study of cultural, behavioral, and sociological effects of spatial distances between indiviExamples of Proxemics in a senProxemics is the study of how people use and perceive the physical space around them.  The study of proxemics is interested in spatial phenomenon such as why employees become territorial of office space.  Basing his research on … [Read more...] about Proxemics used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of to move around quietly in a place trying not to be heard orExamples of Prowl in a senI called the police when I noticed a masked man prowl through the neighborhood.  When we walked down the dark alley, we saw cats prowl by the dumpsters.  We wanted to sneak out of school, so we had to prowl through the hallways without drawing attention to ourselves. … [Read more...] about Prowl used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Prskill or expertise in an activity or Examples of Prowess in a senChristina used her hunting prowess to survive in the woods for a week.  Michelangelo, historically known for his sculptures and paintings, clearly possessed a prowess for art.  With a prowess for writing, the promising author wrote a thirteen chapter fiction novel.  The young girl hangs … [Read more...] about Prowess used in sentence example & words in English

Definition ofthe front part of a boat orExamples of Prow in a senOn the prow of ancient ships, the Chinese would pain eyes to protect sailors from evil and lead them through the darkness.  The bow shaped seafood restaurant is shaped like the prow of a ship.  The ornately designed prow helped the boat’s front standout from the rest of the vessels in the area. … [Read more...] about Prow used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Prthe senior administrative officer in a college or univeExamples of Provost in a sen1. The provost at my college is in charge of all administrative functions, being the senior administrative officer there. 2. While not all colleges have one, my university has a provost that is in charge of all of our administrative functions, though he does have junior … [Read more...] about Provost used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Provcausing irritation or anger purposeExamples of Provoking in a senThe bully is constantly provoking a fight by calling the other kids names and starting arguments.  Provoking the snake to anger, the boy continued to poke it with a big stick.  Pablo thinks that his pranks are funny, but his annoying mischief usually makes people upset.  Most Searched … [Read more...] about Provoking used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Promade angry; annoyed on puExamples of Provoked in a senThe bully continually provoked the other child, teasing and calling him names to make him angry.  By poking the sidewinder with a stick, the boy provoked the rattlesnake to try and strike him.  The decision to ban some strollers at Disney has provoked protests from irritated parents around the … [Read more...] about Provoked used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Prto trigger a reaction, often an angrExamples of Provoke in a senThe pictures of the victim’s body are sure to provoke feelings of anger within the jury.  When the host asked the celebrity about his divorce, he hoped to provoke a heated response.  Nobody expected the teen’s death to provoke a national investigation into the brutality of police force. … [Read more...] about Provoke used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Provoctending to provoke or stimExamples of Provocative in a senWhen the editor read the provocative article which urged people to destroy government buildings, he insisted the writer redo the entire piece.  The purpose of the con artist’s provocative speech is to inspire us to give him our life savings.  During the debate, the experienced politician made … [Read more...] about Provocative used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Provocanything or anyone that incites a resExamples of Provocation in a sen I walked away from a potential fight despite my enemy’s provocation.  Without external provocation, bears are normally gentle creatures.  It was not until I threatened to kick my brother out of the house that he had enough provocation to look for a job.  If the project is not … [Read more...] about Provocation used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Provocan agitator or another person who provokes trExamples of Provocateur in a senA provocateur in the courtroom, the rabblerousing attorney always found a way to make people turn on one another.  The troublemaking teen was known as a provocateur who liked to start arguments and fights amongst friends at school.  A political provocateur, the agitator, got … [Read more...] about Provocateur used in sentence example & words in English