| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| para- | A prefix signifying alongside of, beside, beyond, against, amiss; as parable, literally, a placing beside; paradox, that which is contrary to opinion; parachronism., A prefix denoting: (a) Likeness, similarity, or connection, or that the substance resembles, but is distinct from, that to the name of which it is prefixed; as paraldehyde, paraconine, etc.; also, an isomeric modification. (b) Specifically: (Organ. Chem.) That two groups or radicals substituted in the benzene nucleus are opposite, or in the respective positions 1 and 4; 2 and 5; or 3 and 6, as paraxylene; paroxybenzoic acid. Cf. Ortho-, and Meta-. Also used adjectively. | |
| param | noun | A white crystalline nitrogenous substance (C2H4N4); — called also dicyandiamide. |
| parch | verb t. | To burn the surface of; to scorch; to roast over the fire, as dry grain; as, to parch the skin; to parch corn., To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat; as, the mouth is parched from fever., To become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry. |
| parde | adverb / interj. | Alt. of Pardie |
| pardo | noun | A money of account in Goa, India, equivalent to about 2s. 6d. sterling. or 60 cts. |
| pared | imp. & past participle | of Pare |
| parer | verb t. | One who, or that which, pares; an instrument for paring. |
| pari- | A combining form signifying equal; as, paridigitate, paripinnate. | |
| paris | noun | A plant common in Europe (Paris quadrifolia); herb Paris; truelove. It has been used as a narcotic., The chief city of France. |
| parle | verb i. | To talk; to converse; to parley., Conversation; talk; parley. |
| parol | noun | A word; an oral utterance., Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal., Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. |
| parry | verb t. | To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm., To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade., To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc., A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter. |
| parse | noun | To resolve into its elements, as a sentence, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by government or agreement; to analyze and describe grammatically. |
| party | verb | A part or portion., A number of persons united in opinion or action, as distinguished from, or opposed to, the rest of a community or association; esp., one of the parts into which a people is divided on questions of public policy., A part of a larger body of company; a detachment; especially (Mil.), a small body of troops dispatched on special service., A number of persons invited to a social entertainment; a select company; as, a dinner party; also, the entertainment itself; as, to give a party., One concerned or interested in an affair; one who takes part with others; a participator; as, he was a party to the plot; a party to the contract., The plaintiff or the defendant in a lawsuit, whether an individual, a firm, or corporation; a litigant., Hence, any certain person who is regarded as being opposed or antagonistic to another., Cause; side; interest., A person; as, he is a queer party., Parted or divided, as in the direction or form of one of the ordinaries; as, an escutcheon party per pale., Partial; favoring one party., Partly. |