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  • pocket/ˈpɒk.ɪt/nounA22 meaningsThe small bag sewn into clothes.
  • pocket watchnounB1A timepiece carried on a chain in the pocket.
  • pod/ˈpɒd/nounB1+3 meaningsThe long case holding the seeds of a plant.
  • podcast/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/nounB1+A talk show you listen to online, episode by episode.
  • podcast episodenounB1One instalment of a spoken audio series.
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A raised stand for a speaker or a winner.
  • poem/ˈpəʊ.ɪm/nounB1A short piece of writing set out in lines.
  • poet/ˈpəʊ.ɪt/nounB1Somebody who writes verse.
  • poetry/ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tɹi/nounB13 meaningsThe art of writing poems, using rhythm, sound and imagery.
  • pogo sticknounB2A spring-loaded pole you bounce along on.
  • poignancy/ˈpɔɪnjən(t)si/nounC1The quality of touching you sharply and sadly.
  • point/pɔɪnt/verbA14 meaningsTo show where something is by holding out a finger.
  • point of sale/ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/nounB2The place and moment a purchase happens.
  • pointe/pwæ̃t/nounC1Dancing on the tips of the toes.
  • points/pɔɪnts/nounC1The movable rails that send a train onto another line.
  • poise/pɔɪz/nounC13 meaningsCalm, confident self-control, especially under pressure.
  • poison/ˈpɔɪ.zən/nounA2A substance that harms or kills if it gets into the body.
  • poisoning/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/nounB1Harm caused by swallowing or breathing something toxic.
  • poisonous berrynounB1Fruit that will make you ill if you eat it.
  • poke/pəʊk/verbB14 meaningsTo push something quickly with a finger or a pointed object.
  • polandnounA2+A country in central Europe.
  • pole/pəʊl/nounB12 meaningsA long rounded rod.
  • pole vaultnounB2Using a long flexible pole to clear a very high bar.
  • polemic/pəˈlɛmɪk/nounC2A fierce written attack on an opinion.
  • police/pəˈliːs/nounA12 meaningsThe people in uniform who keep order and investigate crime.
  • police officernounA2A member of a police force.
  • policeman/pəˈliːsmən/nounA1A male police officer.
  • policewomannounA2+A woman whose job is enforcing the law.
  • policy/ˈpɒl.ə.si/nounB13 meaningsAn official plan or set of rules a government, company or organisation has decided to follow.
  • polio/ˈpəʊljəʊ/nounB2+A disease that can leave the limbs paralysed.
  • polish/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/verbB24 meaningsTo rub a surface until it shines.
  • politeness/pəˈlaɪtnəs/nounB2Careful good manners towards others.
  • politician/ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/nounB1+A person whose career is in government.
  • politics/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/nounB12 meaningsThe study of government and power.
  • polka/ˈpɒl.kə/nounB2A brisk couples' dance from Bohemia in two-four time, with a hop-step-close-step in a circling hold.
  • polka dot/ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/nounB1A pattern of evenly spaced round spots.
  • poll/pɔl/nounC12 meaningsA count of public opinion.
  • pollen/ˈpɒlən/nounB1+The fine dust flowers exchange to make seed.
  • pollination/ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/nounB2+The carrying of pollen that lets plants set seed.
  • polling stationnounB2The place where people go to cast their votes.
  • pollutant/pəˈl(j)uːtənt/nounB2+A substance that dirties air, water or soil.
  • pollution/pəˈljuːʃən/nounB1+Dirt and poison put into air and water by human activity.
  • polo/ˈpoʊloʊ/nounB2A team sport played on horseback with mallets and a ball.
  • poltergeist/ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/nounC1A spirit said to move objects about and make noise.
  • polyester/ˈpɑliˌɛstə(r)/nounB1+A cheap man-made cloth that dries fast.
  • polyglot/ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/nounC1Somebody who speaks many languages.
  • polygon/ˈpɒlɪɡən/nounB2+A flat shape made of straight sides.
  • polygraph/ˈpɒliɡɹæf/nounC1A machine that records bodily signs to test for lying.
  • polymer/ˈpɒl.ɪ.mə/nounB2+A very long molecule built from repeating units.
  • polystyrene/pɒliˈstaɪriːn/nounB2+A light white foam used for packing and cups.
  • pomegranate/ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/nounB1+A leathery red fruit packed with jewel-like seeds.
  • pommel/ˈpɒ.məl/nounC2The knob at the end of a sword hilt.
  • pomp/ˈpɒmp/nounC1Splendid ceremony and display.
  • poncho/ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/nounB1+A blanket with a hole for the head.
  • pond/pɒnd/nounB12 meaningsA small area of still water, smaller than a lake.
  • pony/ˈpəʊni/nounA2A horse of a small breed.
  • ponytail/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/nounA2+A hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and tied at the back.
  • poodle/ˈpuː.dəl/nounB1A clever dog with a thick curly coat.
  • pool/puːl/nounA12 meaningsA body of still water, especially one for swimming.
  • poolsidenounB1+The paved area around the edge of a pool.