persuasion n. inducement; act of convincing
pertain v. to belong to; to be connected to; to relate; to refer
pertinent adj. relevant; related; appropriate; fitting
pervasive adj. penetrating; infiltrating; spreading; extending; permeating; suffusing
petition n. a solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty; a formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority
petrol n. type of fuel; gasoline (British)
pharmacist n. druggist; apothecary
pick up v. to choose; to select; to pluck; to pull out; to tear out; to peck; to strike with a sharp instrument
pioneer n. pathfinder; forerunner; person who paves the way; member of a military engineering corps
pioneer v. to pave the way; to create a path; to guide; to lead the way; to initiate; to originate
pipe n. tube; tube used for smoking tobacco; windpipe; trachea; flute; whistle; whistling sound; toot; character which instructs an operating system to direct output of one program to the input of another program (Computers)
pipe v. to convey a fluid; to transport a liquid; to make a high-pitched sound
pitch n. relative highness or lowness of a sound; tar; asphalt; throw; toss; slant; inclination; place of business
pitch v. to establish; to erect; to throw; to toss; to cover with tar; to spread with tar
place v. to put; to lay; to lodge; to house; to nominate; to appoint; to charge with
placid adj. serene; quiet; peaceful; tranquil; relaxed; calm
plaid n. colorful fabric with a pattern of square s and crossbars
plain adj. clear; evident; simple; unembellished; ugly; unattractive; flat; smooth
plausible adj. seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible; giving a deceptive impression of truth or reliability
plug n. cork; stopper; electrical connector; obstruction; block; fire hydrant; advertisement
plug v. to cap; to cork; to stop up; to block; to publicize; to advertise
plumber n. person who works with pipe and water systems
plummet v. to fall straight down; plunge; to decline suddenly and steeply
pointer n. indicator; something used to point; hand on a clock; clue; advice; hunting dog
poll n. voting, electing; list of voters; counting of votes; number of votes; referendum