say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future

"He prophesied that within five years his opponent would either be dead or in prison"

Synonyms:predict, foretell, forecast, foresee

Synonyms:proximity, closeness, vicinity

Synonyms:appease, placate, mollify, pacify

indicating good chances of success

"With the stock prices falling, it seemed propitious to make an investment"

Synonyms:favourable, promising, providential

correct moral behaviour or actions

Synonyms:correctness, rightness

forbid, especially by law

"Strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces"

Synonyms:forbid, prohibit, ban

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

"Is there any prospect of the weather improving?"

Synonyms:likelihood, hope, expectation, anticipation

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person

Synonyms:pupil, student, trainee, apprentice

causing anger or another strong reaction

Synonyms:annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, provoking

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

Synonyms:dexterity, aptitude, adroitness, mastery, adeptness

bravery in battle

Synonyms:courage, bravery, gallantry

move about restlessly and stealthily in search of prey

"I saw lions prowing in the safari"

a person who is easily shocked by rude things

Synonyms:puritan, prig

showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful

"His decisions are always prudent and timely"

Synonyms:wise, sagacious

Antonyms:imprudent

too interested in the matters of others

Synonyms:inquisitive

Synonyms:childish, silly

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

Synonyms:combative, aggressive, antagonistic

great power, influence, or prowess

"He showed his puissance in the tournament by defeating all his opponents"

Synonyms:power, strength, energy

Antonyms:impotence

showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour

"He was always punctilious in his manners"

Synonyms:careful, meticulous, conscientious, scrupulous

supply or provide goods, services, or information

"The local bakery is known to purvey fresh pastries and bread every morning"

Synonyms:supply, furnish, provide, offer, deliver, distribute

spread or promote an idea

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

Synonyms:poltroon, cowardly, timorous, timid, fearful