Alphabetic P

verb

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Other / Move

audio

pluck - To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place

In Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful poem Forbearance, he suggests that it is good to appreciate a beautiful flower without plucking it from the ground.

verb

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Other / Slow

audio

plod - To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

Url audio

pleasant - Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.

The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

audio

pauper - A very poor person

Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Aggressive

audio

prey - An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

Url audio

pristine - In its original condition; unspoiled

Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.

noun

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Good / Flexible

Url audio

personna - The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.

Though the CEO presented a personna of being tough as nails, his family knew that he was really a very kind and gentle person.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

Url audio

paranoid - Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.

The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

Url audio

precise - Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.

He gave a precise answer to the complicated question, showing his deep understanding of the topic.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

prowl - For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey

The female lion spent its days and nights prowling quietly in order to track down its prey.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

Url audio

palatable - Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.

Their walk in the park on a cloudy day wasn't so pleasant, but it was palatable enough for them to feel a bit more rested than before.

noun

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Bad / Strange

Url audio

pariah - An outcast, someone who is disliked and rejected.

Even though North Korea is regarded by most countries as a pariah government, people don't mess with them because they have an atom bomb.