preclude
Their move does not preclude others from investing.
predecessor
The decision was made by my predecessor.
prediction
He made a prediction that the government would be defeated at the genera，l election.
premise
Advice to investors was based on the premise that interest rates would continue to fall.
preside
The manager presides over the business of the store.
prestige，
He suffered a loss of prestige when the scandal was publicized.
prey
He trusts people too much. Naturally he becomes an easy prey sometimes.
proficient
She is very proficient at operating a computer terminal.

He is prone to lose his temper when people disagree with him.
propel
His addiction to drugs propelled him towards a life of crime.
provocative
His provocative remarks about unemployed people being lazy provoked them.