60 words & definitions
| pester | verb |
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
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| plop | verb |
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
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| plummet | verb |
To fall or drop straight down at high speed
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| plunge | verb |
To quickly fall a long way down
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| plunk | verb |
To hand something over or place it down with determination
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| pliable | adjective |
When a person is easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others
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| pipsqueak | noun |
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young
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| pizzazz | noun |
An attractive combination of vitality and glamour
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| plight | noun |
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
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| ploy | noun |
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage
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| pooch | noun |
Slang word used to describe a dog.
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| plunder |
nounverb
verb |
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
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| pesky | adjective |
Causing trouble; annoying
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| piddling | adjective |
Pathetically trivial; trifling
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| plump | adjective |
Having a full rounded shape
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| plush | adjective |
Richly luxurious and expensive
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| pomp | noun |
Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event
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| plucky | adjective |
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
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| plod | verb |
To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
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| petty | adjective |
Of little importance; trivial
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| poise | adjective |
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person
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| phony | adjective |
Not genuine; fraudulent
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| plead | verb |
To make an emotional appeal
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| placid | adjective |
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
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| pious | adjective |
Devoutly religious
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| perverse | adjective |
Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences
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| plausible | adjective |
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
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| pompous | adjective |
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
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| pluck | verb |
To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place
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| ponder | verb |
To look inward and think carefully about something
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| petulant | adjective |
Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child
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| phantom | noun |
An appearance or illusion without material substance
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| pierce | verb |
To go through something completely, from one end to another
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| phenomenal | adjective |
Very remarkable; extraordinary
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| polarize | verb |
To divide into two completely opposing groups
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| petrified | adjective |
Extremely frightened.
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| pointless | adjective |
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
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| plunder |
nounverb
noun |
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
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| perturbed | adjective |
Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.
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| pervasive | adjective |
Existing or present everywhere, often in a subtle or unnoticed way; spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
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| picky | adjective |
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
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| pillage | verb |
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
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| pinnacle | noun |
The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement.
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| pivot | verb |
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
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| placate | verb |
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
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| plague |
nounverb
noun |
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.
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| plague |
nounverb
verb |
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
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| platitude | noun |
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.
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| pleasant | adjective |
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
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| plight | noun |
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.
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| plumb | verb |
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
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| poke | verb |
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.
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| ponderous | adjective |
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious.
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| pervert | noun |
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.
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| piecemeal | adjective |
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.
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| pittance | noun |
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
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| personna | noun |
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.
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| picturesque | noun |
Visually attractive and charming.
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| pilfer | verb |
To steal, especially in small quantities
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| pest | noun |
An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance
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