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60 words & definitions

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