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perhapsadverb
Possibly.
3502
perigeenoun
The point in the orbit of the moon when it is nearest the earth.
3503
periodicitynoun
The habit or characteristic of recurrence at regular intervals.
3504
peripateticadjective
Walking about.
3505
perjureverb
To swear falsely to.
3506
perjurynoun
A solemn assertion of a falsity.
3507
permanencenoun
A continuance in the same state, or without any change that destroys the essential form or nature.
3508
permanentadjective
Durable.
3509
permeateverb
To pervade.
3510
permissibleadjective
That may be allowed.
3511
permutationnoun
Reciprocal change, different ordering of same items.
3512
perniciousadjective
Tending to kill or hurt.
3513
perpendicularadjective
Straight up and down.
3514
perpetratornoun
The doer of a wrong or a criminal act.
3515
perpetuateverb
To preserve from extinction or oblivion.
3516
perquisitenoun
Any profit from service beyond the amount fixed as salary or wages.
3517
persecutionnoun
Harsh or malignant oppression.
3518
perseverancenoun
A persistence in purpose and effort.
3519
persevereverb
To continue striving in spite of discouragements.
3520
persiflagenoun
Banter.
3521
persistverb
To continue steadfast against opposition.
3522
persistencenoun
A fixed adherence to a resolve, course of conduct, or the like.
3523
personagenoun
A man or woman as an individual, especially one of rank or high station.
3524
personaladjective
Not general or public.
3525
personalitynoun
The attributes, taken collectively, that make up the character and nature of an individual.
3526
personnelnoun
The force of persons collectively employed in some service.
3527
perspectivenoun
The relative importance of facts or matters from any special point of view.
3528
perspicaciousadjective
Astute.
3529
perspicacitynoun
Acuteness or discernment.
3530
perspicuousadjective
Lucid.
3531
perspirationnoun
Sweat.
3532
perspireverb
To excrete through the pores of the skin.
3533
persuadeverb
To win the mind of by argument, eloquence, evidence, or reflection.
3534
persuadableadjective
capable of influencing to action by entreaty, statement, or anything that moves the feelings.
3535
pertinaciousadjective
Persistent or unyielding.
3536
pertinacitynoun
Unyielding adherence.
3537
pertinentadjective
Relevant.
3538
perturbverb
To disturb greatly.
3539
perturbationnoun
Mental excitement or confusion.
3540
perusalnoun
The act of reading carefully or thoughtfully.
3541
pervadeverb
To pass or spread through every part.
3542
pervasionnoun
The state of spreading through every part.
3543
pervasiveadjective
Thoroughly penetrating or permeating.
3544
perverseadjective
Unreasonable.
3545
perversionnoun
Diversion from the true meaning or proper purpose.
3546
perversitynoun
Wickedness.
3547
pervertnoun
One who has forsaken a doctrine regarded as true for one esteemed false.
3548
perviousadjective
Admitting the entrance or passage of another substance.
3549
pestilencenoun
A raging epidemic.
3550
pestilentadjective
Having a malign influence or effect.
3551
pestilentialadjective
having the nature of or breeding pestilence.
3552
peterverb
To fail or lose power, efficiency, or value.
3553
petrifyverb
To convert into a substance of stony hardness and character.
3554
petulancenoun
The character or condition of being impatient, capricious or petulant.
3555
petulantadjective
Displaying impatience.
3556
pharmacopoeianoun
A book containing the formulas and methods of preparation of medicines for the use of druggists.
3557
pharmacynoun
The art or business of compounding and dispensing medicines.
3558
phenomenaladjective
Extraordinary or marvelous.
3559
phenomenonnoun
Any unusual occurrence.
3560
philanderverb
To play at courtship with a woman.
3561
philanthropicadjective
Benevolent.
3562
philanthropistnoun
One who endeavors to help his fellow men.
3563
philanthropynoun
Active humanitarianism.
3564
philatelynoun
The study and collection of stamps.
3565
philharmonicadjective
Fond of music.
3566
philogynistnoun
One who is fond of women.
3567
philologistnoun
An expert in linguistics.
3568
philologynoun
The study of language in connection with history and literature.
3569
philosophizeverb
To seek ultimate causes and principles.
3570
philosophynoun
The general principles, laws, or causes that furnish the rational explanation of anything.
3571
phlegmaticadjective
Not easily roused to feeling or action.
3572
phoneticadjective
Representing articulate sounds or speech.
3573
phonicadjective
Pertaining to the nature of sound.
3574
phonogramnoun
A graphic character symbolizing an articulate sound.
3575
phonologynoun
The science of human vocal sounds.
3576
phosphorescencenoun
The property of emitting light.
3577
photoelectricadjective
Pertaining to the combined action of light and electricity.
3578
photometernoun
Any instrument for measuring the intensity of light or comparing the intensity of two lights.
3579
photometrynoun
The art of measuring the intensity of light.
3580
physicistnoun
A specialist in the science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy.
3581
physicsnoun
The science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy.
3582
physiocracynoun
The doctrine that land and its products are the only true wealth.
3583
physiognomynoun
The external appearance merely.
3584
physiographynoun
Description of nature.
3585
physiologynoun
The science of organic functions.
3586
physiquenoun
The physical structure or organization of a person.
3587
picayuneadjective
Of small value.
3588
piccolonoun
A small flute.
3589
piecenoun
A loose or separated part, as distinguished from the whole or the mass.
3590
piecemealadverb
Gradually.
3591
pillagenoun
Open robbery, as in war.
3592
pillorynoun
A wooden framework in which an offender is fastened to boards and is exposed to public scorn.
3593
pincersnoun
An instrument having two lever-handles and two jaws working on a pivot.
3594
pinchersnoun
An instrument having two jaws working on a pivot.
3595
pinnaclenoun
A high or topmost point, as a mountain-peak.
3596
pioneernoun
One among the first to explore a country.
3597
piousadjective
Religious.
3598
piqueverb
To excite a slight degree of anger in.
3599
piteousadjective
Compassionate.
3600
pitiableadjective
Contemptible.
3601
pitifuladjective
Wretched.
3602
pitilessadjective
Hard-hearted.
3603
pittancenoun
Any small portion or meager allowance.
3604
placateverb
To bring from a state of angry or hostile feeling to one of patience or friendliness.
3605
placidadjective
Serene.
3606
plagiarismnoun
The stealing of passages from the writings of another and publishing them as one’s own.
3607
planispherenoun
A polar projection of the heavens on a chart.
3608
plasticitynoun
The property of some substances through which the form of the mass can readily be changed.
3609
platitudenoun
A written or spoken statement that is flat, dull, or commonplace.
3610
plauditnoun
An expression of applause.
3611
plausibleadjective
Seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt.
3612
playfuladjective
Frolicsome.
3613
playwrightnoun
A maker of plays for the stage.
3614
pleanoun
An argument to obtain some desired action.
3615
pleasantadjective
Agreeable.
3616
pleasurableadjective
Affording gratification.
3617
plebeianadjective
Common.
3618
pledgeenoun
The person to whom anything is pledged.
3619
pledgeornoun
One who gives a pledge.
3620
plenaryadjective
Entire.
3621
plenipotentiarynoun
A person fully empowered to transact any business.
3622
plenitudenoun
Abundance.
3623
plenteousadjective
Abundant.
3624
plumbnoun
A weight suspended by a line to test the verticality of something.
3625
plummetnoun
A piece of lead for making soundings, adjusting walls to the vertical.
3626
pluperfectadjective
Expressing past time or action prior to some other past time or action.
3627
pluraladjective
Containing or consisting of more than one.
3628
pluralitynoun
A majority.
3629
plutocracynoun
A wealthy class in a political community who control the government by means of their money.
3630
pneumaticadjective
Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas.
3631
poesynoun
Poetry.
3632
poetasternoun
An inferior poet.
3633
poeticadjective
Pertaining to poetry.
3634
poeticsnoun
The rules and principles of poetry.
3635
poignancynoun
Severity or acuteness, especially of pain or grief.
3636
poignantadjective
Severely painful or acute to the spirit.
3637
poisenoun
Equilibrium.
3638
polaradjective
Pertaining to the poles of a sphere, especially of the earth.
3639
polemicsnoun
The art of controversy or disputation.
3640
pollennoun
The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering plant.
3641
polluteverb
To contaminate.
3642
polyarchynoun
Government by several or many persons of what- ever class.
3643
polycracynoun
The rule of many.
3644
polygamynoun
the fact or condition of having more than one wife or husband at once.
3645
polyglotadjective
Speaking several tongues.
3646
polygonnoun
A figure having many angles.
3647
polyhedronnoun
A solid bounded by plane faces, especially by more than four.
3648
polysyllableadjective
Having several syllables, especially more than three syllables.
3649
polytechnicadjective
Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts.
3650
polytheismnoun
The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one.
3651
pommelverb
To beat with something thick or bulky.
3652
pompositynoun
The quality of being marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner.
3653
pompousadjective
Marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner.
3654
ponderverb
To meditate or reflect upon.
3655
ponderousadjective
Unusually weighty or forcible.
3656
pontiffnoun
The Pope.
3657
populacenoun
The common people.
3658
populousadjective
Containing many inhabitants, especially in proportion to the territory.
3659
portendverb
To indicate as being about to happen, especially by previous signs.
3660
portentnoun
Anything that indicates what is to happen.
3661
portfolionoun
A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc.
3662
positverb
To present in an orderly manner.
3663
positionnoun
The manner in which a thing is placed.
3664
positiveadjective
Free from doubt or hesitation.
3665
possenoun
A force of men.
3666
possessverb
To own.
3667
possessionnoun
The having, holding, or detention of property in one’s power or command.
3668
possessiveadjective
Pertaining to the having, holding, or detention of property in one’s power or command.
3669
possessornoun
One who owns, enjoys, or controls anything, as property.
3670
possibleadjective
Being not beyond the reach of power natural, moral, or supernatural.
3671
postdateverb
To make the date of any writing later than the real date.
3672
posteriornoun
The hinder part.
3673
postgraduateadjective
Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree.
3674
postscriptnoun
Something added to a letter after the writer’s signature.
3675
potencynoun
Power.
3676
potentadjective
Physically powerful.
3677
potentatenoun
One possessed of great power or sway.
3678
potentialnoun
Anything that may be possible.
3679
potionnoun
A dose of liquid medicine.
3680
powerlessadjective
Impotent.
3681
practicableadjective
Feasible.
3682
prateverb
To talk about vainly or foolishly.
3683
prattleverb
To utter in simple or childish talk.
3684
preamblenoun
A statement introductory to and explanatory of what follows.
3685
precariousadjective
Perilous.
3686
precautionnoun
A provision made in advance for some possible emergency or danger.
3687
precedeverb
To happen first.
3688
precedencenoun
Priority in place, time, or rank.
3689
precedentnoun
An instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule.
3690
precedentialadjective
Of the nature of an instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule.
3691
precessionnoun
The act of going forward.
3692
precipicenoun
A high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff.
3693
precipitantadjective
Moving onward quickly and heedlessly.
3694
precipitateverb
To force forward prematurely.
3695
preciseadjective
Exact.
3696
precisionnoun
Accuracy of limitation, definition, or adjustment.
3697
precludeverb
To prevent.
3698
precociousadjective
Having the mental faculties prematurely developed.
3699
precursornoun
A forerunner or herald.
3700
predatoryadjective
Prone to pillaging.
3701
predecessornoun
An incumbent of a given office previous to another.
3702
predicamentnoun
A difficult, trying situation or plight.
3703
predicateverb
To state as belonging to something.
3704
predictverb
To foretell.
3705
predictionnoun
A prophecy.
3706
predominancenoun
Ascendancy or preponderance.
3707
predominantadjective
Superior in power, influence, effectiveness, number, or degree.
3708
predominateverb
To be chief in importance, quantity, or degree.
3709
preeminencenoun
Special eminence.
3710
preemptverb
To secure the right of preference in the purchase of public land.
3711
preemptionnoun
The right or act of purchasing before others.
3712
preengageverb
To preoccupy.
3713
preestablishverb
To settle or arrange beforehand.
3714
preexistverb
To exist at a period or in a state earlier than something else.
3715
preexistencenoun
Existence antecedent to something.
3716
prefacenoun
A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book.
3717
prefatoryadjective
Pertaining to a brief explanation to the reader at the beginning of a book.
3718
preferverb
To hold in higher estimation.
3719
preferableadjective
More desirable than others.
3720
preferencenoun
An object of favor or choice.
3721
preferentialadjective
Possessing, giving, or constituting preference or priority.
3722
prefermentnoun
Preference.
3723
prefixverb
To attach at the beginning.
3724
prehensibleadjective
Capable of being grasped.
3725
prehensileadjective
Adapted for grasping or holding.
3726
prehensionnoun
The act of laying hold of or grasping.
3727
prejudicenoun
A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts.
3728
prelacynoun
A system of church government.
3729
prelatenoun
One of a higher order of clergy having direct authority over other clergy.
3730
preludenoun
An introductory or opening performance.
3731
prematureadjective
Coming too soon.
3732
premieradjective
First in rank or position.
3733
premisenoun
A judgment as a conclusion.
3734
premonitionnoun
Foreboding.
3735
preoccupationnoun
The state of having the mind, attention, or inclination preoccupied.
3736
preoccupyverb
To fill the mind of a person to the exclusion of other subjects.
3737
preordainverb
To foreordain.
3738
preparationnoun
An act or proceeding designed to bring about some event.
3739
preparatoryadjective
Having to do with what is preliminary.
3740
preponderantadjective
Prevalent.
3741
preponderateverb
To exceed in influence or power.
3742
prepossessionnoun
A preconceived liking.
3743
preposterousadjective
Utterly ridiculous or absurd.
3744
prerogativeadjective
Having superior rank or precedence.
3745
presageverb
To foretell.
3746
presciencenoun
Knowledge of events before they take place.
3747
prescientadjective
Foreknowing.
3748
prescriptadjective
Prescribed as a rule or model.
3749
prescriptibleadjective
Derived from authoritative direction.
3750
prescriptionnoun