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