persuadable
persuadable (adj)
capable of influencing to action by entreaty, statement, or anything that moves the feelings.
pertinacious
pertinacious (adj)
Persistent or unyielding.
pertinacity
pertinacity (n)
Unyielding adherence.
pertinent
pertinent (adj)
Relevant.
perturb
perturb (v)
To disturb greatly.
perturbation
perturbation (n)
Mental excitement or confusion.
perusal
perusal (n)
The act of reading carefully or thoughtfully.
pervade
pervade (v)
To pass or spread through every part.
pervasion
pervasion (n)
The state of spreading through every part.
pervasive
pervasive (adj)
Thoroughly penetrating or permeating.
perverse
perverse (adj)
Unreasonable.
perversion
perversion (n)
Diversion from the true meaning or proper purpose.
perversity
perversity (n)
Wickedness.
pervert
pervert (n)
One who has forsaken a doctrine regarded as true for one esteemed false.
pervious
pervious (adj)
Admitting the entrance or passage of another substance.
pestilence
pestilence (n)
A raging epidemic.
pestilent
pestilent (adj)
Having a malign influence or effect.
pestilential
pestilential (adj)
having the nature of or breeding pestilence.
peter
peter (v)
To fail or lose power, efficiency, or value.
petrify
petrify (v)
To convert into a substance of stony hardness and character.
petulance
petulance (n)
The character or condition of being impatient, capricious or petulant.
petulant
petulant (adj)
Displaying impatience.
pharmacopoeia
pharmacopoeia (n)
A book containing the formulas and methods of preparation of medicines for the use of druggists.
pharmacy
pharmacy (n)
The art or business of compounding and dispensing medicines.
phenomenal
phenomenal (adj)
Extraordinary or marvelous.
phenomenon
phenomenon (n)
Any unusual occurrence.
philander
philander (v)
To play at courtship with a woman.
philanthropic
philanthropic (adj)
Benevolent.
philanthropist
philanthropist (n)
One who endeavors to help his fellow men.
philanthropy
philanthropy (n)
Active humanitarianism.
philately
philately (n)
The study and collection of stamps.
philharmonic
philharmonic (adj)
Fond of music.
philogynist
philogynist (n)
One who is fond of women.
philologist
philologist (n)
An expert in linguistics.
philology
philology (n)
The study of language in connection with history and literature.
philosophize
philosophize (v)
To seek ultimate causes and principles.
philosophy
philosophy (n)
The general principles, laws, or causes that furnish the rational explanation of anything.
phlegmatic
phlegmatic (adj)
Not easily roused to feeling or action.
phonetic
phonetic (adj)
Representing articulate sounds or speech.
phonic
phonic (adj)
Pertaining to the nature of sound.
phonogram
phonogram (n)
A graphic character symbolizing an articulate sound.
phonology
phonology (n)
The science of human vocal sounds.
phosphorescence
phosphorescence (n)
The property of emitting light.
photoelectric
photoelectric (adj)
Pertaining to the combined action of light and electricity.
photometer
photometer (n)
Any instrument for measuring the intensity of light or comparing the intensity of two lights.
photometry
photometry (n)
The art of measuring the intensity of light.
physicist
physicist (n)
A specialist in the science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy.
physics
physics (n)
The science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy.
physiocracy
physiocracy (n)
The doctrine that land and its products are the only true wealth.
physiognomy
physiognomy (n)
The external appearance merely.
physiography
physiography (n)
Description of nature.
physiology
physiology (n)
The science of organic functions.
physique
physique (n)
The physical structure or organization of a person.
picayune
picayune (adj)
Of small value.
piccolo
piccolo (n)
A small flute.
piece
piece (n)
A loose or separated part, as distinguished from the whole or the mass.
piecemeal
piecemeal (adv)
Gradually.
pillage
pillage (n)
Open robbery, as in war.
pillory
pillory (n)
A wooden framework in which an offender is fastened to boards and is exposed to public scorn.
pincers
pincers (n)
An instrument having two lever-handles and two jaws working on a pivot.
pinchers
pinchers (n)
An instrument having two jaws working on a pivot.
pinnacle
pinnacle (n)
A high or topmost point, as a mountain-peak.
pioneer
pioneer (n)
One among the first to explore a country.
pious
pious (adj)
Religious.
pique
pique (v)
To excite a slight degree of anger in.
piteous
piteous (adj)
Compassionate.
pitiable
pitiable (adj)
Contemptible.
pitiful
pitiful (adj)
Wretched.
pitiless
pitiless (adj)
Hard-hearted.
pittance
pittance (n)
Any small portion or meager allowance.
placate
placate (v)
To bring from a state of angry or hostile feeling to one of patience or friendliness.
placid
placid (adj)
Serene.
plagiarism
plagiarism (n)
The stealing of passages from the writings of another and publishing them as one's own.
planisphere
planisphere (n)
A polar projection of the heavens on a chart.
plasticity
plasticity (n)
The property of some substances through which the form of the mass can readily be changed.
platitude
platitude (n)
A written or spoken statement that is flat, dull, or commonplace.
plaudit
plaudit (n)
An expression of applause.
plausible
plausible (adj)
Seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt.
playful
playful (adj)
Frolicsome.
playwright
playwright (n)
A maker of plays for the stage.
plea
plea (n)
An argument to obtain some desired action.
pleasant
pleasant (adj)
Agreeable.
pleasurable
pleasurable (adj)
Affording gratification.
plebeian
plebeian (adj)
Common.
pledgee
pledgee (n)
The person to whom anything is pledged.
pledgeor
pledgeor (n)
One who gives a pledge.
plenary
plenary (adj)
Entire.
plenipotentiary
plenipotentiary (n)
A person fully empowered to transact any business.
plenitude
plenitude (n)
Abundance.
plenteous
plenteous (adj)
Abundant.
plumb
plumb (n)
A weight suspended by a line to test the verticality of something.
plummet
plummet (n)
A piece of lead for making soundings, adjusting walls to the vertical.
pluperfect
pluperfect (adj)
Expressing past time or action prior to some other past time or action.
plural
plural (adj)
Containing or consisting of more than one.
plurality
plurality (n)
A majority.
plutocracy
plutocracy (n)
A wealthy class in a political community who control the government by means of their money.
pneumatic
pneumatic (adj)
Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas.
poesy
poesy (n)
Poetry.
poetaster
poetaster (n)
An inferior poet.
poetic
poetic (adj)
Pertaining to poetry.
poetics
poetics (n)
The rules and principles of poetry.
poignancy
poignancy (n)
Severity or acuteness, especially of pain or grief.
poignant
poignant (adj)
Severely painful or acute to the spirit.
poise
poise (n)
Equilibrium.
polar
polar (adj)
Pertaining to the poles of a sphere, especially of the earth.
polemics
polemics (n)
The art of controversy or disputation.
pollen
pollen (n)
The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering plant.
pollute
pollute (v)
To contaminate.
polyarchy
polyarchy (n)
Government by several or many persons of what- ever class.
polycracy
polycracy (n)
The rule of many.
polygamy
polygamy (n)
the fact or condition of having more than one wife or husband at once.
polyglot
polyglot (adj)
Speaking several tongues.
polygon
polygon (n)
A figure having many angles.
polyhedron
polyhedron (n)
A solid bounded by plane faces, especially by more than four.
polysyllable
polysyllable (adj)
Having several syllables, especially more than three syllables.
polytechnic
polytechnic (adj)
Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts.
polytheism
polytheism (n)
The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one.
pommel
pommel (v)
To beat with something thick or bulky.
pomposity
pomposity (n)
The quality of being marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner.
pompous
pompous (adj)
Marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner.
ponder
ponder (v)
To meditate or reflect upon.
ponderous
ponderous (adj)
Unusually weighty or forcible.
pontiff
pontiff (n)
The Pope.
populace
populace (n)
The common people.
populous
populous (adj)
Containing many inhabitants, especially in proportion to the territory.
portend
portend (v)
To indicate as being about to happen, especially by previous signs.
portent
portent (n)
Anything that indicates what is to happen.
portfolio
portfolio (n)
A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc.
posit
posit (v)
To present in an orderly manner.
position
position (n)
The manner in which a thing is placed.
positive
positive (adj)
Free from doubt or hesitation.
posse
posse (n)
A force of men.
possess
possess (v)
To own.
possession
possession (n)
The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command.
possessive
possessive (adj)
Pertaining to the having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command.
possessor
possessor (n)
One who owns, enjoys, or controls anything, as property.
possible
possible (adj)
Being not beyond the reach of power natural, moral, or supernatural.
postdate
postdate (v)
To make the date of any writing later than the real date.
posterior
posterior (n)
The hinder part.
postgraduate
postgraduate (adj)
Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree.
postscript
postscript (n)
Something added to a letter after the writer's signature.
potency
potency (n)
Power.
potent
potent (adj)
Physically powerful.
potentate
potentate (n)
One possessed of great power or sway.
potential
potential (n)
Anything that may be possible.
potion
potion (n)
A dose of liquid medicine.
powerless
powerless (adj)
Impotent.
practicable
practicable (adj)
Feasible.
prate
prate (v)
To talk about vainly or foolishly.
prattle
prattle (v)
To utter in simple or childish talk.
preamble
preamble (n)
A statement introductory to and explanatory of what follows.
precarious
precarious (adj)
Perilous.
precaution
precaution (n)
A provision made in advance for some possible emergency or danger.
precede
precede (v)
To happen first.
precedence
precedence (n)
Priority in place, time, or rank.
precedent
precedent (n)
An instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule.
precedential
precedential (adj)
Of the nature of an instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule.
precession
precession (n)
The act of going forward.
precipice
precipice (n)
A high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff.
precipitant
precipitant (adj)
Moving onward quickly and heedlessly.
precipitate
precipitate (v)
To force forward prematurely.
precise
precise (adj)
Exact.
precision
precision (n)
Accuracy of limitation, definition, or adjustment.
preclude
preclude (v)
To prevent.
precocious
precocious (adj)
Having the mental faculties prematurely developed.
precursor
precursor (n)
A forerunner or herald.
predatory
predatory (adj)
Prone to pillaging.
predecessor
predecessor (n)
An incumbent of a given office previous to another.
predicament
predicament (n)
A difficult, trying situation or plight.
predicate
predicate (v)
To state as belonging to something.
predict
predict (v)
To foretell.
prediction
prediction (n)
A prophecy.
predominance
predominance (n)
Ascendancy or preponderance.
predominant
predominant (adj)
Superior in power, influence, effectiveness, number, or degree.
predominate
predominate (v)
To be chief in importance, quantity, or degree.
preeminence
preeminence (n)
Special eminence.
preempt
preempt (v)
To secure the right of preference in the purchase of public land.
preemption
preemption (n)
The right or act of purchasing before others.
preengage
preengage (v)
To preoccupy.
preestablish
preestablish (v)
To settle or arrange beforehand.
preexist
preexist (v)
To exist at a period or in a state earlier than something else.
preexistence
preexistence (n)
Existence antecedent to something.
preface
preface (n)
A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book.
prefatory
prefatory (adj)
Pertaining to a brief explanation to the reader at the beginning of a book.
prefer
prefer (v)
To hold in higher estimation.
preferable
preferable (adj)
More desirable than others.
preference
preference (n)
An object of favor or choice.
preferential
preferential (adj)
Possessing, giving, or constituting preference or priority.
preferment
preferment (n)
Preference.
prefix
prefix (v)
To attach at the beginning.
prehensible
prehensible (adj)
Capable of being grasped.
prehensile
prehensile (adj)
Adapted for grasping or holding.
prehension
prehension (n)
The act of laying hold of or grasping.
prejudice
prejudice (n)
A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts.
prelacy
prelacy (n)
A system of church government.
prelate
prelate (n)
One of a higher order of clergy having direct authority over other clergy.