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pharisaical
pertaining to Pharisees, who paind scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
Walter Lippmann has pointed out that moralists who do not attempt to explain the moral code they advocate are often regarded as pharisaical and ignored.
petulant
touchy; peevish
If you'd had hardly any sleep for three nights and people kept on phoning and waking you up, you'd sound petulant too.
perturb
disturb greatly
The thought that electricity ,might be leaking out of the empty light-bulb sockets perturbed my aunt so much that at night she crept about the house screwing fresh bulbs in vacant spots.
pertinent
suitable; to the point
The lawyer wanted to know all the pertinent details.
pertinacious
stubborn; persistent
She is bound to succeed because her pertinacious nature will not permit her to quit.
pert
impertinent; forward.
I think your pert and imprudent remarks call for an apology.
perspicuous
plainly expressed
Her perspicuous comments eliminated all possibility of misinterpretation.
perspicuity
clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity.
One of the outstanding features of this book is the perspicuity of the author; her meaning is always clear.
perspicacious
having insight; penetrating;astute
The brilliant lawyer was known for his perspicacious deductions.
perpetuate
make something last; preserve from extinction
Some critics believe that Twain's book perpetuates a false image of the blacks in the country.
perpetual
everlasting
He hoped to find the legendary fountain of everlasting youth.
perpetrate
commit an offense
Only an insane person can perpetrate such a horrible crime.
pernicious
very destructive
The Athenians argued that Socrates's teaching had a pernicious effect on young and susceptible minds.
peripatetic
walking about; moving
The peripatetic school of philosophy got its name from the fact that Aristotle walked with his pupils while discussing philosophy.
perfunctory
superficial; not thorough; lacking care, interest or enthusiasm.
The auditor's perfunctory inspection of the books overlooked many errors.
perfidious
treacherous; disloyal
When Caesar realized that Brutus had betrayed him, he reproached his perfidious friend.
perennial
something long lasting
These plants are hardy perennials and will bloom for many years.
peregrination
journey
Aunt Mame was a world traveler whose peregrinations took her from Tijuana to Timbuktu.
perdition
damnation; complete ruin
Praying for salvation, young Daedalus feared that he was damned to eternal perdition.
percussion
striking one object against another sharply.
The drum is a percussion instrument.
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