preclude verb to make impossible Examples Synonyms Prevent
preclude (verb) – to make impossible Examples: Synonyms: Prevent, stop, rule out, exclude, implausible Antonyms: Permit, authorize
predecessor (noun) – a person who precedes another in an office or position Examples: Synonyms: Precursor, forerunner, antecedent Antonyms: Successor
presumptuous (adj. ) – bold to the point of rudeness Examples: Synonyms: Impudence, arrogant, conceited Antonyms: Modest, humble
prevailing (adj. ) – having superior power, generally accepted (like in a thought or opinion) (verb) - prevail Examples: Synonyms: Antonyms: Customary, established, popular Esoteric, obscure
prevalent (adj. ) – in general use or acceptance, occurring, accepted or practiced commonly or widely Examples: Synonyms: Common, rampant, established Antonyms: Rare, uncommon
prominent (adj. ) – standing out, important Examples: Synonyms: Famous, notorious, renowned, well known Antonyms: Esoteric, unknown
provincial (adj. ) – having a narrow scope, an unsophisticated or narrow-minded person Examples: Synonyms: Parochial, narrow minded, simple, biased Antonyms: Open minded, tolerant, unbiased
provoke (verb) – to anger, arouse, bring to action Examples: Synonyms: Antonyms: Trigger, irritate, inflame, anger Soothe, calm
purgation (noun) – the process of getting rid of impurities Examples: The hospital underwent a purgation after a staff infection was found. Synonyms: Antonyms: Purge, rid, eliminate, remove, purify, subtract Add, include, insert
quarry (noun) – a large open pit from which stone is cut Examples: The rock collectors found valuable stone in the quarry. Synonyms: Mine, pit Antonyms: None
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