adj. - of, like, or using a prism.

- (of colours) distributed (as if) by a transparent prism. [greek: related to *prism]

n. - privately owned and officered warship holding a government commission.

- its commander.

n. Lack of the comforts or necessities of life. [latin: related to *private]

adj. - consisting in or marked by loss or absence.

- gram. Expressing privation. [latin: related to *private]

v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing) transfer (a business etc.) From state to private ownership. privatization n.

—n. - right, advantage, or immunity, belonging to a person, class, or office.

- special benefit or honour (a privilege to meet you). —v. (-ging) invest with a privilege. privileged adj. [latin: related to *privy, lex leg- law]

adj. (of a person, policy, etc.) Taking the initiative. [from *pro-2, after *reactive]

n. - law system of supervising and monitoring the behaviour of (esp. Young) offenders, as an alternative to prison.

- period of testing the character or abilities of esp. A new employee. on probation undergoing probation. probationary adj. [latin: related to *prove]

- officer n. Official supervising offenders on probation.

adj. Formal affording proof. [latin: related to *prove]

monkey n. Monkey of borneo, the male of which has a large pendulous nose.

- n. (pl. -sces) 1 long flexible trunk or snout of some mammals, e.g. An elephant or tapir.

- elongated mouth parts of some insects. [greek bosko feed]