List of Vocabulary Words that start with the letter “P” and their definitions.
- pacify – to bring peace or calm to
- paean – a hymn of praise or thanksgiving
- palatable – acceptable or pleasing to the taste
- pallid – pale or lacking color
- palpitate – to beat rapidly or irregularly, as the heart does when agitated
- paltry – petty or insignificant
- panacea – a solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties
- pandemonium – chaos or confusion
- paragon – a model of excellence or perfection
- parched – very dry or thirsty
- parsimony – extreme stinginess or frugality
- partisan – a strong supporter of a particular cause or group
- paucity – a small or insufficient amount
- peccadillo – a minor wrongdoing or fault
- pedestrian – ordinary or unremarkable
- pejorative – having a derogatory or negative connotation
- pelagic – relating to the open ocean, as opposed to coastal or inland waters
- penultimate – next to the last in a series
- penury – extreme poverty or destitution
- percipient – having keen perception or understanding
- perdition – eternal damnation or hell
- peremptory – imperative or decisive, leaving no room for debate
- perfidious – treacherous or deceitful
- perfunctory – done in a routine or careless manner, without attention to detail
- peripatetic – wandering or traveling from place to place
- perjure – to lie or make false statements under oath
- pernicious – harmful or destructive
- perquisite – a privilege or benefit granted to someone, especially in addition to their salary
- persiflage – light, frivolous banter or joking
- persnickety – fastidious or fussy about small details
- pertinacious – persistent or stubborn
- perusal – careful examination or study
- pervert – to corrupt or distort the original meaning or purpose of something
- pessimal – worst possible
- petulant – irritable or peevish
- phlegmatic – calm or composed, especially in difficult situations
- picaresque – relating to a type of literature that portrays the adventures of a roguish hero
- pied – having a multicolored appearance
- pillage – to plunder or loot
- pittance – a small or insignificant amount, especially of money
- placate – to calm or pacify, especially by making concessions
- placid – calm or peaceful
- plenary – complete or comprehensive
- plebeian – common or ordinary
- plenary – complete or comprehensive
- plenitude – an abundance or abundance
- pliability – the ability to be bent or shaped easily
- pliant – easily bent or shaped
- plotter – a person who secretly plans to achieve a specific goal or objective
- plumb – to measure the depth of something
- plummet – to fall or drop suddenly and steeply
- pluralistic – characterized by diversity or the coexistence of different groups or elements
- poignancy – the quality of being deeply moving or poignant
- poignant – deeply moving or affecting
- polarize – to divide into opposing groups or forces
- polemic – a strong argument or debate, often controversial or confrontational
