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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.