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Precise

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsaɪs/
Part of speech: adjective

Meaning: exact and accurate.

Example:

Scientists need precise measurements to obtain reliable results.

Predominant

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
Part of speech: adjective

Meaning: more common, important, or influential than others.

Example:

The predominant reason for migration is the search for better employment opportunities.

Pervasive
/pəˈveɪsɪv/
Adjective
Meaning:
Widespread and present throughout an area, group, or society.
Example:
The pervasive influence of social media has transformed communication.

Preliminary

Pronunciation: /prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/
Part of speech: adjective

Meaning: happening before the main event or process; initial.

Example:

Preliminary findings suggest that the policy has been effective.

Precede

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsiːd/
Part of speech: verb

Meaning: to come before something in time, order, or position.

Example:

A brief introduction should precede the main discussion.

Plausible

Pronunciation: /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
Part of speech: adjective

Meaning: seeming likely to be true or believable.

Example:

One plausible explanation is that people are becoming increasingly dependent on technology.

Persist

Pronunciation: /pəˈsɪst/
Part of speech: verb

Meaning: to continue despite difficulty or opposition.

Example:

If these problems persist, the government will need to take further action.

Promote

Pronunciation: /prəˈməʊt/
Part of speech: verb

Meaning: to encourage, support, or help something develop.

Example:

Governments should promote healthy lifestyles among young people.

Refute

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfjuːt/
Part of speech: verb

Meaning: to prove that an argument, claim, or belief is wrong.

Example:

Several studies have refuted the claim that technology inevitably reduces productivity.

Quantify

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ/
Part of speech: verb

Meaning: to measure or express something as a quantity or number.

Example:

It is difficult to quantify the long-term benefits of education.