project [a planned effort to do something] She hopes to complete her science project in about a week.
propaganda [ideas or information used to influence opinions] Does political propaganda win elections?
property [anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods] His property extends from here to the river.
propose [to present or offer for consideration] She proposed a new program for teaching English.
protect [(1) to guard; (2) to defend; (3) to prevent from being harmed or damaged] The museum is protecting its valuable paintings with a new security system. (1) The Secret Service protects the White House from any kind of attack. (2) Seat belts and air bags protect the driver and front seat passenger in most new cars. (3)
protest [(1) to speak against; (2) to object] The speakers protested the lack of controls on handgun sales. (1) The group protested because their votes were not counted. (2)
prove [to show to be true] The defense lawyer proved that the young man was not guilty.
provide [to give something needed or wanted] She provided food and warm clothing to the homeless man.
public [(1) of or about all the people in a community or country; (2) opposite private] Everyone could speak at the public meeting. (1) She said she spoke as a private citizen, not as a public official. (2)
publication [something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine] I do not read that publication.
publish [(1) to make public something that is written; (2) to include something in a book, newspaper or magazine] The government published the list of properties. (1) Did the newspaper publish anything about the accident? (2)
pull [(1) to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; (2) opposite push] Please pull the microphone closer so we can hear you. (1) You have to pull, not push the door to open it. (2)
pump [to force a gas or liquid up, into or through] The broken part would not pump fuel from the tank to the engine.
punish [to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal] The judge punished him with a five-year prison sentence.
purchase [(1) to buy with money or with something of equal value; (2) that which is bought] Did you purchase your watch in Switzerland? (1) He used a charge card to pay for the purchase. (2)
