Pandemic

Definition: (of a disease) Affecting a large area, especially the whole world

Example: Steps are being taken to prevent another H1N1 pandemic.

Parameter

Definition: Facts which establish how much something can change

Example: We have to work within the parameters of society.

Participate

Definition: To take part in an activity

Example: The event will be more successful if everyone participates.

Particulars

Definition: Details/specifics of an item or person.

Example: Please fill in your particulars to enter the contest.

Passengers

Definition: People who travel in a vehicle or ship

Example: Singapore taxis can only take a maximum of four passengers.

Personnel

Definition: The people who are employed in an organisation

Example: Only authorised personnel are allowed to enter the building.

Photograph

Definition: A picture produced using a camera

Example: He carries a photograph of his girlfriend in his wallet.

Photography

Definitions:

• The process of recording images on sensitized material by the action of light, X-rays, etc, and the chemical processing of this material to produce a print, slide, or cine film
• The act of taking pictures using a camera

Example: Photography is his hobby.

Picture

Definitions:
NOUN

• An image such as a painting, drawing or photograph
• An image on a television screen
• A cinema film
• (the pictures) the cinema
• An impression formed from n account or description of something

• Represent someone or something in a picture
• Form a mental image of; visualize

Example: This is a picture of my dog.

Poetry

Definition: Poems as a form of literature

Example: We study poetry in our literature class.

Porcelain

Definition: Objects such as cups and plates made out of a fine white substance made from clay

Example: Her skin was like fine porcelain. 

Portable

Definition: Small and easily carried

Example: I was given a portable music player.

Potential

Definition: Having possibilities that are not fully developed

Example: She has shown great potential in class.

Prayer

Definition: To speak to god in a humble way

Example: She says a prayer every night.

Predator

Definition: An animal that kills and eats other animals

Example: A tiger’s strong jaws and very sharp teeth make it an excellent predator.

Prepare

Definition: To make something ready

Example: It will take us a week to prepare for this party.

Primarily

Definition: Originally, mainly

Example: This food is meant primarily for diabetics and therefore contains less sugar.

Priority

Definition: Something that is important and must be handled before anything else

Example: Her family is her first priority.

Probably

Definition: Very likely, very probable

Example: I will probably see you tonight. 

Pronunciation

Definitions:

• The act, instance, or manner of pronouncing sounds
• The supposedly correct manner of pronouncing sounds in a given language
• A phonetic transcription of a word

Example: Good pronunciation is important.

Psychological

Definition: Relating to the human brain

Example: Psychological defence is one of the five pillars of Singapore’s total defence strategy.

Purchase

Definition: To buy

Example: The purchase of the house will soon be complete.