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prieštaravimas
(countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.
prietaisas
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
prietaisų skydelis
(historical) An upturned screen of wood or leather placed on the front of a horse-drawn carriage, sleigh or other vehicle that protected the driver from mud, debris, water and snow thrown up by the horse's hooves.
prietaras
A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behavior in some magical or mystical way.
priežastis
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
prijuostė
The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station or marine terminal.
primatas
(zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including apes (which include humans), monkeys, lemurs, tarsiers, lorisids, and galagos.
princesė
A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch. [from 14th c.]
principas
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
printeris
(computer hardware) A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper; an analogous device capable of producing three-dimensional objects.
prioritetas
An item's relative importance.
pripažinti kaltu
(chiefly, religion, ethics) To convince, persuade; to cause (someone) to believe in (something).
prisidėti
(transitive) To come into the company of.
prisijungti
(transitive) To come into the company of.
prisikėlimas
(Christianity) The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
prisiminti
To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
prisipažinimas
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
prisitaikanti
Conforming to established customs, etc.
prisitaikantis
Conforming to established customs, etc.
prisitaikėlė
Someone who tries to conform to the mainstream.
prisitaikėlis
Someone who tries to conform to the mainstream.
prisitaikėliška
Conforming to established customs, etc.
prisitaikėliškas
Conforming to established customs, etc.
pristatymas
The act of presenting, or something presented.
pritaikymas individualiam vartojimui
To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.
pritarti
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
privalo
To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.
privatizacija
The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control.
prizas
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
prizmė
(optics) A transparent block in the shape of a prism (sense 1), typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.
procentai
(uncountable, finance) The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed. [from earlier 16th c.]
procesas
A series of events leading to a result or product.
procesorius
A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).
profesija
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
profesorius
(US, Philippines, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
próga
(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
prognozė
An estimation of a future condition.
programavimas
(computing) The act of writing a computer program.
programėlė
(computing, mobile phones) An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.
programinė įranga
(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
programuotojas
(computing) One who writes computer programs.
progresas
Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth. [from 15th c.]
proguma
An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
projektas
A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.
prokuratūrà
The office of a procurator.
prokuroras
(law) A person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
proletaras
A member of the proletariat.
proletariatas
(often, derogatory, also, figuratively) The lowest class of society; also, the lower classes of society generally; the masses.
Prometėjas
(Greek god) The Titan chiefly honored for stealing fire from Zeus in the stalk of a fennel plant and giving it to mortals for their use. The god of fire and craft.
propaganda
(religion, historical) The propagation of the faith by the Catholic Church by means of missionary work etc.
propeleris
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
proskyna
An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
prostata
The prostate gland. [from 1646]
prostitutė
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
protaktinis
A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91. A dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.
protas
(in the plural) Intellect.
protekcionizmas
(politics, economics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.
protėvis
One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather; a forebear.
protezas
(medicine) An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.
protingas
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
protokolas
(computing) A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network. [from 20th c.]
proton
(particle) A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark. [from 1920]
protonas
(particle) A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark. [from 1920]
Provansas
A maritime geographic region and former province of southeastern France bordering Italy; since 2016 included in the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
provincija
A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.]
proza
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.
Prūsai
(countable) A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans".
Prūsija
(countable) A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans".
prūsų kalba
The Prussian language; see Old Prussian and New Prussian.
psalmė
(religion, music) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
pseudonimas
Another name; especially, an assumed name.
psichiatras
A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.
psichiatrija
(medicine) The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.
psichodelinis
Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness, etc.
psichopatas
A person with a personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, cunning, manipulating, glibness, exploiting, heedlessness, arrogance, delusions of grandeur, carelessness, low self-control, disregard for morality, lack of acceptance of responsibility, callousness, and lack of empathy and remorse. Such a person may be especially prone to violent and criminal offenses.
psichopatija
A personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.
psichozė
(psychology) A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality.
Ptolemėjus
A en given name of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt.
publika
A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc. [from 15th c.]
publikanai
(Ancient Rome, historical) A tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times (1st century C.E.) who was generally regarded as sinful for extorting more tax than was due, and as a traitor for serving the Roman Empire.
publikuoti
(transitive) To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales. [from 19th c.]
pučas
(politics, government) The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.
pudelis
A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.
pudra
(cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
pūga
A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.
puikiai
In a manner that demonstrates excellence; very well.
puikus
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.
Pūkuotukas
Short for Winnie the Pooh.
Pulas
A town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Dorset, England.
pulkas
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
pul̃kininkas
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
pul̃kininkė
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
puloveris
A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.
pulsaras
(astronomy) A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.
pulsas
A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them.
pulti
(transitive) To apply violent force to someone or something.
pumpuras
A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.
puodas
(countable, cookware) A deep cooking vessel with a long protruding handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.
puodžius
One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.
puokštė
A bunch of cut flowers.
puolimas
An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
pupa
Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.
pupelė
Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.
purkšti
To spray with (a specified liquid) (followed by with).
purvinas
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
pùsaklis
Of a person: having impaired vision; partially blind; dim-sighted.
Pusanas
A metropolitan city of South Korea. It is the second largest city and the largest port city in Korea. It is also well known for its beaches and port.
pusbrolis
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
pusė
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
pusiasalis
(geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
pusiaujas
(geography, often, _, “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemispheres.
pusmėnulis
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
pusryčiai
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
pusseserė
(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.
pūsti
(intransitive) To produce an air current.
pūstis
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
pustyklė
A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.
puta
A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
putė
(anatomy) The external female genitalia of humans and other placental mammals, which includes the clitoris, labia, and vulval vestibule/vulvar opening.
pūti
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
Putinas
A surname from Russian.
putpelė
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.
PVM
(taxation) Initialism of value added tax.
pvz.
An initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples: for the sake of an example; for example.
pykinimas
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.
pyktis
A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to yell, say curse words, and/or physically harm or cause damage or destruction to things or attack or assault living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, or unfair or unjust treatment, or a situation not going the way one had desired or planned.
pyragaitis
A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
pyragas
A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
pyst
A sudden percussive sound, such as made by the firing of a gun, slamming of a door, etc.
rabarbaras
Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).
rabinas
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
rabų Respublikaa
Of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations.
Rachelė
(biblical character) Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.
račius
A person who builds and repairs wheels, especially wooden spoked ones.
radaras
(uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces.
radiacija
Radioactive energy.
radioaktyvumas
Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.
radioaktyvus
Exhibiting radioactivity.
radis
The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.
radonas
The chemical element (symbol Rn, formerly Ro) with atomic number 86. It is an odorless, colorless, chemically inert but radioactive noble gas.
Radžasthanas
A state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. Capital: Jaipur. [from 20th c.]
ragana
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
raganosis
Any large herbivorous ungulate mammal native to Africa and Asia of the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts.
ragelis
A miniature round loaf of bread, often accompanying a meal.
ragena
(anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
raibas
Streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color.
raidė
A symbol in an alphabet.
Raimondas
A en given name.
rainelė
(anatomy) The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See w:Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
raistas
An area of wet (water-saturated), spongy (soft) land, often with trees, generally a rich ecosystem for certain plants and animals but ill-suited for many agricultural purposes. (A type of wetland. Compare marsh, bog, fen.)

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