English words starting with P

Of or relating to Peru, its people, or their culture.

A person whose sexual desires or activities are considered abnormal or unacceptable.

to spread through and be present in every part of something

(of an influence, feeling, or quality) spreading through and perceived in every part of something.

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

In a way that spreads widely throughout an area or group of people.

the quality of spreading widely or being present throughout something

showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often to annoy or upset others.

in a way that deliberately behaves differently from what is expected or reasonable

The action of changing something, especially a belief or system, so that it is no longer right or true.

The quality of being deliberately determined to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way, especially by doing the opposite of what is wanted or expected.

To change something from its original purpose, meaning, or state to a wrong or unnatural one.

characterized by abnormal or unacceptable sexual behavior or desires.

Allowing water or liquid to pass through; permeable.

Annoying or troublesome.

a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

expecting bad things to happen or something not to be successful; showing this feeling

in a way that shows a tendency to expect the worst possible outcome or to focus on the negative aspects of a situation

An insect or small animal that harms plants, food, or livestock, or causes damage.

The activity or business of killing or reducing the number of insects and other small animals that cause damage to plants, food, or other materials, or are a threat to human health.

(of a plant or crop) having a natural ability to withstand or repel attack by harmful insects or other pests.

To annoy someone by repeatedly asking questions or making requests

a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops

any disease that spreads quickly and kills many people

describing something that causes disease or is likely to cause an epidemic

relating to or causing infectious diseases

a heavy tool with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances in a mortar.

a sauce for pasta, etc., made from crushed basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil

A tame animal kept for companionship or pleasure.

allowing pets to be brought in or kept, especially in a place of accommodation or business.

One of the thin, usually colored, parts that form the outer part of a flower head.

A small bomb used to blast open a door or gate.

To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less active and then stop.

The slender stalk that joins a leaf to a stem in a plant.

Relating to or characteristic of the lower middle class, especially in being conventional, conservative, or materialistic in outlook.

(of a woman) attractively small and thin.

a formal written request, especially one signed by many people, appealing to authority for a cause

a person who makes a formal, written request to an authority, especially a court or government, for a legal or official action.

the action of making a formal, written request, especially to an authority, for a specific action or decision.

a seabird with long wings that flies low over the sea, often far from land.

A shallow, circular, flat-bottomed dish with a loose-fitting cover, used especially in laboratories for culturing microorganisms.

extremely frightened, so that you cannot move or think

to make someone extremely frightened, so they cannot move or think

Relating to or characteristic of the Apostle Peter.

Relating to or denoting substances obtained by the refining and processing of petroleum or natural gas.

A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.

A light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in internal combustion engines.

A greasy or waxy semi-solid substance derived from petroleum, used as a base for ointments and as a protective dressing.

A dark, thick oil found under the ground or sea, used to make fuels such as gasoline, and other chemical products.

derived from or containing petroleum as a primary ingredient or source.

The scientific study of the origin, structure, composition, and history of rocks.

of, relating to, or resembling rock, especially in hardness.

a skirt, typically a full and stiff one, worn as an undergarment, especially in historical contexts.

the quality of being overly concerned with trivial matters, especially in a small-minded or spiteful way.

The act of touching or stroking an animal or person gently and affectionately.

(of a person or their behavior) childishly bad-tempered or petulant.

of little importance; trivial

rude or impatient behavior, especially from a child or someone who should know better.

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

in a rude or bad-tempered way, especially by complaining or arguing unreasonably.

a garden plant with white, pink, purple, or red trumpet-shaped flowers.

A long bench with a back, placed in rows in a church for the congregation to sit on.

a gray metal that is a mixture of tin and lead (or other metals), used especially in the past to make plates, cups, etc.

a small, spineless cactus native to mexico and the southwestern us, containing psychoactive alkaloids.

Having a rating of PG (Parental Guidance), indicating that some material in a film or other work may not be suitable for children without parental supervision.

A light, open, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.

A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria and archaea.

a group of people or things standing or moving closely together, especially in a military formation.

A small wading bird with lobed toes, related to sandpipers, that often swims in open water.

Relating to or resembling a penis.

Centered on or emphasizing the phallus, especially as a symbol of male power or dominance.

a model or image of the erect penis, especially as a symbol in some cultures of male sexual power and fertility.

An illusion or a figment of the imagination; something that exists only in the mind.

A sequence of real or imaginary images like those seen in a dream.

Having a fantastic, deceptive, or dreamlike appearance, like a shifting series of phantasms or illusions.

Resembling or characteristic of a phantasmagoria; having a fantastic, deceptive, or dreamlike appearance.

An archaic or literary spelling of 'fantasy', meaning the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.

A ghost or a ghostlike image of a person or thing.

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

Relating to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, or resembling them in style, scale, or grandeur.

hypocritically self-righteous and concerned with strict, narrow observance of religious laws and outward forms

A member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict observance of the traditional and written law.

The pharmaceutical industry, or the business of developing and producing medicinal drugs.

Relating to the production, preparation, or sale of medicinal drugs.

a person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs.

the branch of knowledge concerned with medicinal drugs obtained from plants or other natural sources.

Relating to the movement of drugs within the body, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

the branch of pharmacology concerned with the movement of drugs within the body, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Relating to pharmacology or the study of drugs and their effects on the body.

relating to pharmacology or the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.

A scientist who studies drugs and their effects on living organisms.

the scientific study of drugs and their use in medicine

an official book containing a list of medicinal drugs and their directions for use.

The treatment of disease with pharmaceutical drugs.

a place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold; a drugstore.

Relating to or situated in or near the pharynx.

The membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus.

a distinct stage in a process of change or development

The process of gradually introducing or implementing something.

a gradual stopping of a process, activity, or product, especially according to an official plan

Arranged or carried out in distinct stages or periods.

Introduced or implemented in distinct stages over a period of time.

A fictional handheld directed-energy weapon used in science fiction, especially in the Star Trek franchise, that can be set to stun or kill.

The process or method of carrying something out in gradual stages.

the highest university degree, awarded for original research that advances knowledge in a particular field

A large, long-tailed bird, often with brightly colored plumage in males, that is hunted for sport and food.

A long-acting barbiturate drug used as a sedative and to treat epilepsy.

A poisonous white crystalline compound with a distinctive smell, obtained from coal tar and used as a disinfectant and in the manufacture of plastics, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.

Relating to or derived from phenol.

The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.

a person who is outstandingly talented or successful, especially a young one

plural of phenomenon

extremely great or impressive; extraordinary.

in an extraordinarily great or remarkable manner.

Relating to the study or description of phenomena as they are experienced in consciousness, without theories about their objective reality.

A person who studies or is an expert in phenomenology, the philosophical study of the structures of experience and consciousness.

a philosophical method or school of thought which focuses on the detailed description of conscious experience, without relying on theories about its causes or objective reality.

a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.