precise, a. [exact]; [formal], punctilious, [particular], [prim], prudish.
precision, n. [exactness], [accuracy]; formalness, prudery.
predatory, a. predaceous, plundering.
predestination, n. [foreordination], foreordainment.
predict, v. [prophesy], [foretell], prognosticate, [forebode], [portend], [augur], [presage], vaticinate.
prediction, n. [prophecy], [soothsaying], divination, [augury], prognostication.
predominant, a. [dominant], [overruling], ascendant, [supreme].
preface, n. prologue, prelude. See introduction.
prejudice, n. prejudgment, [bias]; [harm], mischief, detriment.
preposterous, a. [absurd], [ridiculous], irrational, [inconsistent], [foolish].