Word Book P-3 (3/5)
please [(1) to make one happy; (2) to give enjoyment]
plenty [(1) all that is needed; (2) a large enough amount]
plot [(1) to make secret plans; (2) a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal]
poem [words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotions]
point [(1) to aim one's finger toward; (2) to aim; (3) the sharp end of something]
The man pointed his finger at the suspect. (1)
poison [a substance that can destroy life or damage health]
police [(1) a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; (2) members of that agency]
The mayor said police have failed to reduce crime in the city. (1)
policy [an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business]
The new president said he would change the nation's economic policy.
politics [the activities of government and of those who are in public office]
pollute [to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water]
The governor said he will act against companies that pollute the air and water in his state.
poor [(1) people with little or no money; (2) lacking money or goods; (3) of bad quality]
She has proposed programs to help the poor. (1)
popular [(1) liked by many people; (2) generally approved by the public]
population [all the people in a place, city or country]
port [(1) a city where ships load or unload goods; (2) a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a storm]
position [(1) a place; (2) the way of holding the body; (3) the way a thing is set or placed; (4) a job (or level of a job) in an organization]
The soldiers attacked the enemy position. (1)
The position of his body showed he was in pain. (2)
possess [(1) to have; (2) to own; (3) to control or be controlled by]
She possesses great negotiating skills. (1)
possible [(1) able to be done; (2) can happen or is expected to happen]
postpone [to delay action until a later time]
pour [(1) to flow; (2) to cause to flow]
power [(1) the ability to control or direct others; (2) control; (3) strength; (4) ruling force; (5) force or energy used to do work]
The police have the power to arrest and question people suspected of crimes. (1)
The independent counsel was given the power to investigate the president. (2)
Nations have nuclear weapons with the power to destroy the world. (3)
The governing power of the United States rests in the Constitution. (4)
