| Vocabulary Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| pig | a fat farm animal with a curly tail |
| pigeon | a plump bird with short legs, that makes a cooing sound. Some pigeons are kept as pets and some are used to carry messages or for racing |
| pigmy | one of a tribe of very small people who live in the jungles of some hot countries. The word can also be spelled pygmy |
| pigsty | a place where pigs are kept |
| pigtail | a braid or plait of hair hanging from the back of the head |
| pike | a large greedy freshwater fish. The same word also means a weapon like a pear, used in the old days |
| pile | a lot of things on top of each other, like a pile of books, or a pile of old junk |
| pilgrim | someone who travels a long way to visit a holy place |
| pilgrimage | a journey to some holy, religious place |
| pill | medicine like a little ball or pellet, that must be swallowed |
| pillar | a large post of stone or wood, used to hold up part of a building |
| pillion | a seat on a motor cycle, behind the driver |
| pillow | a bag filled with feathers or some soft material, where you lay your head on bed |
| pillowcase | a covering for a pillow. The word pillowslip has the same meaning |
| pilot | a man who steers a ship into harbour or who controls and aeroplane |
| pimple | a small pointed swelling on the skin |
| pin | a thin pointed piece of metal used for fastening or holding things together |
| pincers | a small tool used for holding things steady or pulling nails out of wood |
| pinch | to squeeze something tightly, usually between finger and thumb |
| pine | an evergreen tree with cones and leaves like needles |
| pineapple | a sweet-tasting fruit that looks something like a large pine cone. It grows in hot countries |
| pink | a very pale red colour. The same word also means a garden flower with a sweet spicy smell |
| pint | a measure for liquid |
| pip | a fruit seed |
| pipe | any tube, usually of metal, through which a liquid (such as water) or gas flows. The same word also means a small bowl on the end of a tube used for smoking tobacco |
| pirate | someone who robs ships at sea |
| pistol | a small hand gun that can be carried in pocket |
| pit | a hole in the ground |
| pitch | to throw or fall forward: to set something up, such as a tent or a stall in market. The same word also means the highness or lowness of musical notes |
| pitcher | a person who throws a ball in some games. The same word also means a large jug for holding or pouring liquids |
| pity | a feeling of sadness you have because someone else is ill or unhappy |
| pivot | the pin or centre on which something turns |
| pixie | a kind of fairy |
| placard | a written or printed poster or notice |
| place | spot where someone or something is |
| plague | a terrible illness that spreads from person to person very quickly |
| plain | ordinary; not fancy or decorated. The same word also means a large flat part of the country |
| plait | (rhymes with mat) several pieces of ribbon, straw or hair twisted under and over each other, like a rope |
| plan | to think out how a thing can be done before you do it. The same word also means a model or drawing showing the shape and design of something, like a building or a town |
| plane | a carpenter’s tool used to make wood smooth. It is also a short word for aeroplane |
| planet | anything in the sky which like the earth, goes round the sun |
| plank | a long flat heavy piece of wood, thicker than a board |
| plant | anything that grows up from the earth, like grass or flowers |
| plaster | a mixture of water, sand and lime, which hardens when it is put on walls and ceilings. The same word also means a piece of sticky tape that holds a bandage in place |
| plastic | material that can be moulded into different shapes when it is soft. Later it becomes hard. Lots of things are made of plastic, such as combs, cups and buckets |
| plate | a round flat dish for food |
| platform | the raised part of a hall or theatre for the speakers or actors. The same word also means the part of a railway station beside the tracks, where you get on to a train |
| play | to have fun; to take part in a game: to perform on a musical instrument. The same word also means a show acted on a stage, usually without music |
| playground | a special place at school or in a park where children can play |
| playmate | someone you play with |
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