PRO – forward, before, for, forth



PRO – forward, before, for, forth

Do you tend to put off unpleasant tasks until a future time? If so, you probably have a propensity [PRO forward + PENS to hang] (a hanging forward or inclination) to procrastinate [PRO forward + CRAS tomorrow] (to push tasks forward until tomorrow). When it comes to studying, many students have a propensity to procrastinate.

Proceed (pro sēd´) [PRO forward + CREED to go] – to go forward. Now that the members are all here, the meeting will proceed.

Proclaim (pro klām´) [PRO forth + CLAM to cry out] – to announce officially and publically. The day was proclaimed a holiday

Proclivity (pro kliv´ uh tē) [PRO forward + CLIVUS slope] – lit. a slope forward; an inclination toward something, especially toward something objectionable. Her proclivity to exaggerate finally led to her losing her job.

Procrastinate (pro kras´ tuh nāt) [PRO forward + CRAS tomorrow] – lit. to push forward until tomorrow; to put off doing something until a future time. I will always procrastinate about cleaning the house.

Profuse (pruh fyOs´) [PRO forth + FUS to pour] – pouring forth freely; generous. The mechanic was profuse in her apologies.

Profusion (pruh fyO´ zhun) [PRO forth + FUS to pour] – lit. a pouring forth; an abundance. The profusion of wildflowers on the hill delighted us.

Projectile (pruh jek´ tīl) [PRO forward + JECT to throw] – something thrown forward by force; a missile. The projectile just missed a populated area.

Promontory (prom´ un tor ē) [PRO forward + MONT mountain] – a high peak of land or rock (mountain) jutting forward into the sea. From the promontory, we had a view of the entire area.

Promotion (pruh mo´ shun) [PRO forward + MOT to move] – a moving forward, as to a better job. My sister is hoping for a promotion from her employer.

Propel (pruh pel´) [PRO forward + PEL to push] – to push or drive forward. Against his wishes, he was propelled into the race.

Propensity (pruh pen´ suh tē) [PRO forward + PENS to hang] – lit. a hanging forward; a natural inclination. He has a propensity for putting things off. (Propensity and proclivity are close synonyms.)

Proponent (pruh po´ nunt) [PRO before + PON to put] – lit. one who puts something before people; one who argues in favor of something; an advocate. A leading proponent of recycling is speaking tonight.

Prospectus (pruh spek´ tus) [PRO forward + SPECT to look] – lit. a looking forward; a printed description of a proposed enterprise. The prospectus made the new subdivision look inviting.

Protuberant (pro tO´ bur unt) [PRO forth + TUBER swelling] – bulging. From childhood he had been conscious of his protuberant nose.

Provision (pruh vizh´ un) [PRO before + VIS to see] – a seeing beforehand; a preparation for the future. The parents had made provisions for their son’s college expenses.

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