Vocabulary Flashcards with 'pro-' Prefix

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probable (adj)

Back

likely; likely to move in a positive direction

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proceed (v)

Back

to move forward; to go; to follow through with an idea or plan

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projectile (n)

Back

a forward-moving object that was thrown or self-powered

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prolong (v)

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to draw out; to make something moving forward last longer

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promotion (n)

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a movement forward in a company; a movement up into a better position in a job

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propel (v)

Back

to cause to move forward

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prospect (n)

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the act of looking forward in anticipation of something to come

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protest (v)

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to forward a complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness