Main word: Pretext — a false reason used to justify an action.
Synonym: Excuse — a reason given to explain or justify something, often not genuine.
In common: Both involve giving reasons that hide the real motive.
Main word: Prior — existing or happening before something else.
Synonym: Previous — occurring earlier in time.
In common: Both describe something that comes before another event.
Main word: Privilege — a special advantage or right granted to someone.
Synonym: Special rights — exclusive entitlements not given to all.
In common: Both indicate benefits available only to certain individuals or groups.
Main word: Proclivity — a natural tendency or inclination toward something.
Synonym: Tendency — a leaning or disposition toward a certain behavior.
In common: Both describe an inherent inclination or habit.
Main word: Proclivity — a natural inclination toward a particular thing.
Synonym: Tendency — a leaning or habit that develops repeatedly.
In common: Both show a regular inclination toward certain behavior.
Main word: Procrastinate — to postpone doing something unnecessarily.
Synonym: Delay — to make something happen later than expected.
In common: Both describe putting off or postponing action.
Main word: Proctor — a person who supervises students during an exam.
Synonym: Supervisor of exams — one who monitors the conduct of examinations.
In common: Both describe a role that involves overseeing tests.
Main word: Procure — to obtain something, especially with effort or care.
Synonym: Obtain — to get or acquire something.
In common: Both mean gaining possession of something.
Main word: Prodigious — remarkably great in size, extent, or degree.
Synonym: Enormous — extremely large in size or amount.
In common: Both express the idea of something unusually large.
Main word: Profane — showing disrespect or irreverence for sacred things.
Synonym: Treat with disrespect — to act without regard for something’s sacredness.
In common: Both describe irreverence or disrespect toward what is considered holy.