English words starting with P

in a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

the quality of being cheerful, lively, and confident.

cheerful and full of energy.

a light, porous, glassy volcanic rock, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian, used especially in horticulture for improving soil aeration and drainage.

A hairstyle produced by setting the hair in waves or curls and then treating it with chemicals so that the style lasts for several months.

A system of agricultural and social design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems.

a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions.

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely

Lasting or intended to last for a very long time or forever without change.

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely

the property or state of allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

(of a liquid, gas, or other substance) to spread or diffuse through every part of something.

The process of spreading through or penetrating something, especially a liquid or gas passing through a porous material.

(of hair) styled with a permanent wave

the quality or state of being allowed or acceptable according to rules or laws.

allowed or permitted by law, rules, or custom.

The act of allowing someone to do something, or the fact of being allowed to do something.

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior.

a tendency to allow or tolerate behaviour that other people might disapprove of or forbid.

to allow something to happen or to give someone official permission to do something

Officially allowed or authorized.

A person or organization to whom a permit is granted.

A way in which a set or number of things can be ordered or arranged.

having a very harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

relating to or situated near the fibula (the outer and smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle).

Relating to or characteristic of the political policies and principles associated with Juan Perón, especially those emphasizing nationalism, economic independence, and social justice.

The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm.

an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a substrate by hydrogen peroxide.

a chemical compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded together, especially hydrogen peroxide used as a bleach or disinfectant.

A perpetrator of a crime or offense.

At an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.

in a way that is at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

The act of committing a crime or a violent or harmful act.

a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

continuing forever or for a very long time, without stopping or changing

in a way that continues for a long time or without ever ending

to cause something to continue for a long time

the act of causing something to continue indefinitely

the state or quality of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.

To make someone feel confused and uncertain because something is difficult to understand or solve.

Confused and anxious because you are unable to understand something.

causing someone to feel confused and uncertain because something is difficult to understand or solve

a state of confusion or uncertainty, especially because something is difficult to understand.

a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position.

To treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs

The act of treating someone cruelly and unfairly, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

a person who subjects someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.

the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties.

to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties

continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties.

Relating to Persia (modern Iran), its people, or its language.

Light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.

a soft, orange-red fruit that looks like a large tomato and has a sweet taste when ripe

to continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable

the fact of continuing to try to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think you are being annoying or unreasonable

continuing to exist or occur over a long period; difficult to get rid of.

in a way that continues to exist or happen, especially for longer than is usual or desirable

Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy

A human being regarded as an individual.

Focusing on the needs, preferences, and values of the individual person.

The combined physical, social, and cultural surroundings in which an individual lives and interacts, considered in relation to their influence on that person.

A unit of work equal to the work done by one person in one hour.

A conceptual framework used primarily in social work that emphasizes the importance of understanding an individual in the context of their surrounding social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.

involving direct communication or contact between two specific individuals

the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.

(of a person) having a pleasant appearance and character; attractive in both looks and personality.

An important or famous person.

Belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else.

The highest score or fastest time that a particular person has ever achieved in a sport or other competitive activity.

A computer designed for use by one person at a time, typically for general tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, and gaming.

The management of an individual's or a family's money, including budgeting, saving, investing, and planning for future expenses.

Physical or psychological harm to a person's body, mind, or emotions, typically caused by an accident, negligence, or intentional act.

Relating to or involving the combination of individual and social aspects, especially in child development or education.

A philosophical doctrine that emphasizes the centrality and value of the human person.

Relating to or emphasizing the unique personality of an individual, especially in philosophy, politics, or theology.

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

The action of designing or producing something to meet someone's individual requirements.

to design or change something so that it is suitable for a particular person or purpose

Designed or produced to meet someone's individual requirements or tastes.

used to show that you are giving your own opinion or experience

The state or condition of being an individual person, especially with regard to possessing distinct personal qualities, rights, and responsibilities.

The act of representing an object, quality, or idea as a person in art or literature.

Represented as a person; having human characteristics attributed to something abstract or inanimate.

to represent a thing or idea as a person in art, literature, etc.

The people who are employed in an organization, company, or military force.

relating to or determined by perspective; seen or understood from a particular point of view.

A particular way of considering something; a point of view.

The act of understanding and considering another person's thoughts, feelings, and viewpoints.

Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; mentally sharp or perceptive.

The quality of having a ready insight into things; keen mental understanding or perception.

the quality of being clear and easy to understand

expressed clearly and easy to understand; lucid.

The clear, salty liquid that you pass through your skin when you are hot, ill, or afraid; sweat.

(of a person) to produce sweat through the skin

(present participle) to produce sweat through the pores of the skin, especially when hot or nervous.

able to be persuaded or convinced.

to cause someone to do or believe something by giving them a good reason or arguing with them

A person or thing that persuades someone to do or believe something.

the act of persuading someone to do something or to believe something.

good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

in a way that is good at making people agree or believe something

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

(of a person, especially a young woman or child) attractively lively or cheeky

to relate to or have a connection with something

To be appropriate, related, or applicable to something.

holding firmly to an opinion, course of action, or purpose; stubbornly persistent.

The quality of being appropriate or relevant to a particular matter.

directly relating to or relevant to the matter at hand.

In a way that is directly and significantly related to the matter at hand; relevantly and appropriately.

In a bold, saucy, or impudent manner.

To make someone anxious or unsettled; to disturb mentally.

a state of anxiety or uneasiness; mental disquiet.

feeling anxious or unsettled; upset.

a serious infectious disease, especially of children, that causes severe coughing and difficulty in breathing; whooping cough.

the action of reading or examining something

To read something carefully or thoroughly.