preclude (verb) – to make impossible Examples: Synonyms: Antonyms: Prevent, stop, rule out, exclude, implausible Antonyms: Permit, authorize

predecessor Examples: Synonyms: Antonyms: (noun) – a person who precedes another in an office or position Examples: Synonyms: Precursor, forerunner, antecedent Antonyms: Successor

presumptuous Synonyms: Antonyms: (adj.) – bold to the point of rudeness Examples: Synonyms: Impudence, arrogant, conceited Antonyms: Modest, humble

prevailing (adj.) – having superior power, generally accepted (like in a thought or opinion) (verb) - prevail Examples: Synonyms: Customary, established, popular Antonyms: Esoteric, obscure

prevalent (adj.) – in general use or acceptance, occurring, accepted or practiced commonly or widely Examples: Synonyms: Common, rampant, established Antonyms: Rare, uncommon

prominent Examples: (adj.) – standing out, important Synonyms: Famous, notorious, renowned, well known Antonyms: Esoteric, unknown

Open minded, tolerant, unbiased provincial (adj.) – having a narrow scope, an unsophisticated or narrow-minded person Examples: Synonyms: Parochial, narrow minded, simple, biased Antonyms: Open minded, tolerant, unbiased

provoke (verb) – to anger, arouse, bring to action Examples: Synonyms: Trigger, irritate, inflame, anger Antonyms: Soothe, calm

purgation (noun) – the process of getting rid of impurities Examples: The hospital underwent a purgation after a staff infection was found. Synonyms: Purge, rid, eliminate, remove, purify, subtract Antonyms: Add, include, insert

quarry (noun) – a large open pit from which stone is cut Examples: The rock collectors found valuable stone in the quarry. Antonyms: None Synonyms: Mine, pit