1.probability n.概率;可能性(the quality or state of being probable)

词根记忆：来自probable(a．可能的)

例：The probability is that a certain coin will turn up heads on any given toss.

2.probe v.探索(to explore)；n．探测器(an instrument used for exploration)

词根记忆：prob(测试，证明)+e——试着去证明——探索

例：Space probes indicate that the stars in the Milky Way galaxy are composed of several different types of gas.

3.procedure n.（议事）程序(regular order or way of doing things, esp. in business, law, politics, etc.)：步骤(a series of steps)

例：Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI．核磁共振成像)is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure.

4.proceed v.继续进行（to continue after a pause or interruption）

词根记忆：pro(向前)+ceed(前进)——向前进——继续进行

例：Economic growth will proceed at a more moderate pace.

派生词：proceedings(n．进行；会议记录)

5.proceeds n.收益(the total amount brought in)

例：Some of the proceeds from the new tax would go toward expanding the nonpolluting commuter rail system.

6.process n．过程，进行(a series of actions or operations conducing to an end)；步骤(steps);v.处理，加工(to subject to a special process or treatment)；列队前进( to move in a procession)

词根记忆：pro(前，向前)+cess(走)——向前走——过程，进行

例：It allowed the foreman to control the production process.

派生词：procession(n．队伍，行列)

同根词：recession(n．衰退)

7.proclaim v.宣告，声明(to announce, to declare)；显示(to show)

词根记忆：pro(在前)+claim(叫，喊)——在前面喊——宣告

例：A sacred truce was proclaimed during the festival's month.//His manner proclaimed his genteel upbringing.

8.procreative a．生育的(producing or giving life to)

词根记忆：来自procreate(v.生育)

例：Women's procreative labor is currently undervalued by the society.

9.procure v.取得，获得(to acquire, to obtain)

联想记忆：pro(前)+cure(关心)——关心在前——为了取得

例：My friend procured two concert tickets after waiting in line for hours.

派生词：procurement(n．获得，接收)