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9 words found beginning with P.

Pugnacious (Adjective)

IPA: /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

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Perfunctory (Adjective)

IPA: /pəˈfʌŋktəri/

Carried out with minimal effort, interest, or enthusiasm—often as a routine duty.

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Phlegmatic (Adjective)

IPA: /flɛɡˈmætɪk/

Having an unemotional and calm disposition; showing little emotion or excitement.

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Perspicacious (Adjective)

IPA: /ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəs/

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

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Pulchritude (Noun)

IPA: /ˈpʌlkrɪtjuːd/

Physical beauty or attractiveness.

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Pernickety (Adjective)

IPA: /pəˈnɪkɪti/

Fussy or overly concerned with minor details; difficult to please.

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Parsimonious (Adjective)

IPA: /ˌpɑːsɪˈməʊniəs/

Unwilling to spend money or use resources; extremely frugal or stingy.

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Pusillanimous (Adjective)

IPA: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

Lacking courage or determination; timid or cowardly.

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Pernicious (Adjective)

IPA: /pərˈnɪʃəs/

Highly harmful or destructive, often in a gradual or subtle way.

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