P

Pacifism Principle that the war should and could be abolished.
Paean Songs of joy, praise, or victory
Paedarchy government by children
Paedobaptism doctrine of infant baptism
Paedology study of children
Paedonymic Name taken from one’s child
Paedophage eater of children
Paedophile Persons who have a sexual interest in children
Paedophilia abnormal love or sexual attraction for children
Paedophobia fear of children; Fear of dolls
Paedotrophy art of rearing children
Pagan Persons who worships many gods or goddesses or the earth or nature
Pageant Elaborate public spectacle.
or
Competition for young women in which their beauty, personal qualities and skills are judged
Pagophagia eating trays of ice to help offset iron deficiency
Paidiatrician One who treats children’s diseases.
Paidonosology study of children’s diseases; pediatrics
Palaeoanthropology study of early humans
Palaeobiology study of fossil plants and animals
Palaeoclimatology study of ancient climates
Palaeolimnology study of ancient fish
Palaeontology study of fossils
Palaeopedology study of early soils
Palaeophile antiquarian
Palatable Agreeable to the taste or mind.
or
Very pleasant to eat.
or
Food which agrees with one’s taste.
Palatial Very large and impressive : like a palace
Palentology Study of past life forms through fossils.
Paleobotany study of ancient plants
Paleontology Study of fossils.
Paleo-osteology study of ancient bones
Palindrome A word line verse etc. reading the same Backward as forwar.
Palliative That which can lessen the severity of (pain, disease).
or
Something that is intended to make a bad situation seem better but that does not really improve the situation
Pallium white woollen band symbolising archbishop’s authority
Palpable Things that can be felt or touched.
Palpitation Physical conditions in which one’s heart beats very quickly and in an irregular way
Palynology study of pollen
Panacea Remedy for all diseases or troubles.
or
Something that will solve all problems
or
Cure for all diseases.
Panache Lots of energy and style
Panarchy universal rule or dominion
Panchromatic Equally sensitive to all colours.
Pandemic Disease widely epidemic.
or
disease that spreads over a whole country or the whole world
Pandemonism worship of spirits dwelling in all forms of nature
Pandora’s box sources of many troubles : something that will lead to many problems
Panegyric piece of writing full of praise.
or
something (such as a speech or a piece of writing) that praises someone or something
Panegyricon collection of sermons for Orthodox Church festivals
Panivorous bread-eating
Pannychis an attendent of God
Panophobia melancholia marked by groundless Fears
Panorama full and wide view of something
Pantarchy government by all the people; world government
Panteism religion that which believes that god is every where.
Pantheist person who believes that God is everything and everything is God.
Pantheon temple dedicated to all the gods.
Pantisocracy government by all equally
Pantophagy omnivorousness
Pantophobia fear of everything
Paparchy government by the pope
Papyrocracy government by newspapers or literature
Papyrology study of paper
Par excellence better than all others
Parable short stories that teaches a moral or a spiritual lesson
Paradigm theories or a group of ideas about how something should be done, made, or thought about
Paradise Perfect place of happiness.
Paradox Something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible
Paraffin An inflammable waxy substance used for preserving.
Paralysed Made utterly helpless or powerless.
Paramedic Persons whose job is to provide emergency medical care to sick or injured people who are being taken to a hospital
Paramour Illicit partner of a married man or woman.
or
Persons with whom someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship and especially a secret or improper relationship
Paranoia Unreasonable feelings that people are trying to harm you, do not like you, etc.
Paranym Word whose meaning altered to conceal evasion
Paraphernalia Personal belongings, equipment, etc.
or
Objects that are used to do a particular activity : objects of a particular kind
Parapsychology study of unexplained mental phenomena
Parasite animal or plant living on another.
or
one who lives at the expense of others.
or
An animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant and gets food or protection from it
Parasiticide Killing of parasites
Parasitology study of parasites
Paratroops Troop trained for being dropped by parachute.
Parch Making (something) very dry
Pardon Officially saying that someone who is guilty of a crime will be allowed to go free and will not be punished
Parenticide Killing or killer of one’s parents
Pariodontea Dentistry dealing with the gums and connective tissues and bonus surroundings a tooth.
Parlance Language used by a particular group of people
Parley Talking with an enemy or someone you disagree with especially in order to end a conflict
Parody Pieces of writings, music, etc., that imitate the style of someone or something else in an amusing way
Paroemiology study of proverbs
Parole Permissions given to prisoners to leave prison before the end of a sentence usually as a reward for behaving well
Parole The permission given to a prisoner to leave prison before the end of a sentence usually as a reward for behaving well
Paronym Word from same root or having same sound as another
Parousiamania obsession with the second coming of Christ
Parquet Artwork on floor made with an inlay of wood of different colors
Parricide Murder of one’s parent.
Parricide Killing/Killer of either or both parents.
Parricide Killing of parents or a parent-like close relative
Parsimony qualities of being very unwilling to spend money
Parsonarchy government by parsons
Parthenology study of virgins
Parthophobia fear of virgins
Partocracy government by a single unopposed political party
Pataphysics the science of imaginary solutions
Pathologist one who studies the science of diseases.
Pathology study of disease
Pathomania moral insanity
Pathophobia the fear of illness
or
fear of disease
Pathos Qualities that causes people to feel sympathy and sadness
Patriarch Men who control a family, group, or government
Patriarchy government by men or fathers
Patrician of high birth – noble – Aristocratic.
Patricide killing/Killer of one’s father.
Patrimony Hhritage from one’s father or other ancestor.
or
property inherited from one’s father.
or
property that you receive from your father when he dies
Patriolatry To have excessive devotion or worship of one’s native country
Patriot one who loves one’s country
or
one who has great love for one’s country.
Patriotism One who loves his country.
Patrology study of early Christianity
Patron Persons who give money and support to an artist, organization, etc
Patronym Name derived from father’s name
Patronymic Name derived from father’s name.
Pauper One who has no means of livelihood.
or
One who has no money.
Pavement Paved way at the side of a street for people on foot.
Pawn Give something as a security for debt.
Payroll Lists of the people who work for a company and the amount of money that the company has agreed to pay them
Peculation/Embezzlement Use of public money for one’s own benefit
Pecuniary Financial – relating to money.
or
Relating to or in the form of money
Pedagogics study of teaching
Pedagogy An art, science, or profession of teaching
or
The science of teaching
Pedant Persons who annoy other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to minor details
Pedantic One who lays to much emphasis on book learning.
or
One who is unable to pay debt.
Pedantocracy government by pedants or strict rule bound scholars
Pedestrian One who walks.
or
One who goes too much on foot.
or
Persons who are walking in a city, along a road, etc.
Pedestrian One who walks.
or
One who goes on foot
Pedestrianism To much walking power.
Pediatrician Specialist in child disease.
Pediculophobia fear of lice
Pedicure The treatment to improve the appearance and health of the feet or toenails
Pedigree History of the family members in a persons or animal’s past especially when it is good or impressive
Pedodontia Dealing with care of children’s teeth.
Pedology study of soils
Pedomancy divination by examining the soles of the feet
Pedomania An obsession with children
Pegomancy divination by springs or fountains
Peianessimo Very soft.
Pelology study of mud
Pelt Hide or skin of an animal.
Peltmonger One who sells the skins of animals.
Penacea A remedy for all disease.
Penance Something that you do or are given to do in order to show that you are sad or sorry about doing something wrong
Peninsula Area of land almost surrounded by sea.
or
It is a stretch of land almost surrounded by water.
Penology study of crime and punishment
Pension An amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
Pentarchy government by five individuals
Pentheraphobia fear or hatred of one’s mother-in law
Penurious Extremely poor
Peotillomania abnormal compulsion for pulling on the penis
Per capita By or for each person
Perceptible That can be perceived by the senses
or
Capable of being perceived by the senses.
Perdricide Killer of partridges
Perennial Existing or continuing in the same way for a long time
Perfunctory Something that is done without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected
Perihelion The point as below – the nearest the sun.
Periodontics study of gums
Peripatetic Walking from one place to another
Peripeteia Sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances,
Periphery Outside edges of an area: the area that surrounds a place or thing
Periphrasis The use of indirect and circumlocutory speech or writing
Peristerophily pigeon-collecting
Perjury The offence of wilfully telling an untruth or making a misrepresentation under oath
Perk Something extra that someone receives in addition to regular pay for doing a job
Permissible That which can be allowed.
Peroration Concluding part of a speech.
or
Last part of a speech.
Perpetuity State of continuing forever or for a very long time
Perquisite Benefits which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one’s job or position
Perquisites Fringe benefits – or bonuses granted on employees – Additional to regular wages.
Perseverance Constant effort to achieve something.
Persona nongrata Someone who is not accepted or welcome by other people
Personate Please keep this word (vague) in alphabet (P) (on page 71) after word
or
Pretending to be (someone else), especially for fraudulent purposes
Personification A person who has a lot of a particular quality and who is the perfect example of someone who has that quality
Personnel Persons employed in some public undertaking or armed forces.
Perspective Relation between different aspects of a thing.
or
Relationship by blood or birth.
Perspicacious Quick to judge and understand.
Persuassion Inducing belief through appeal to reason and understanding.
Peruse Read – Read critically or thoroughly.
Perversion Change to something abnormal, unnatural.
Pervert Changing (something good) so that it is no longer what it was or should be
Pessimism Tendency to look upon dark side of things.
or
Feelings or beliefs that bad things will happen in the future
or
Tendency to believe that everything is essentially evil.
Pessimist One who looks at the dark side of things.
Pessomancy divination using pebbles
Pesticide Killing of pests
Pestiferous That which is morally dangerous.
Pestology science of pests
Petition A formal written request to have a legal case decided by a court
Petrology study of rocks
Petrophilous living on or thriving in rocky areas
Phagomania An obsession with food and eating
Phagophobia fear of eating
Phalacrophobia The fear of baldness
Phallocracy government by men
Phaneromania habit of biting one’s nails
Pharmacognosy study of drugs of animal and plant origin
Pharmacology study of drugs
Pharmacomania abnormal obsession with trying drugs
Pharology study of lighthouses
Pharyngology study of the throat
Phasmophobia The fear of ghosts
Phengophobia fear of daylight
Phenology study of organisms as affected by climate
Phenomenology study of phenomena
Philalethist lover of truth
Philander/Philanderer/Flirt Man who makes love without serious intention
or
Man who is engaged in extra-marital sex.
Philanthropist One who loves mankind.
or
Wealthy persons who give money and time to help make life better for other people
or
One who donates for charitable purpose
Philatelist One who loves and collects postage stamps.
Philately Stamp collecting.
or
Study or collection of postage stamps
or
study of postage stamps
Philematology the act or study of kissing
Philhippic loving or admiring horses
Philistine One who does not care for literature or art.
or
Person who is indifferent to art and literature.
Phillumeny collecting of matchbox labels
Philodemic fond of commoners or the lower classes
Philogymy Fondness of woman
Philogynist Lover of women
or
Persons who like or admire women.
Philogyny love of women
Philology Science of languages.
or
The science of origin and growth of language
Philology study of ancient texts; historical linguistics
Philomath Lover of learning.
Philomuse Lover of poetry and art.
Philonoist one who seeks knowledge
Philonthropist One who works for one’s follow men.
Philopomist lover of prostitutes
Philosophocracy government by philosophers
Philosophy The science which deals with the investigation of ultimate reality
Philosophy science of knowledge or wisdom
Philotechnic Lover of arts.
Philotechnical devoted to the arts
Philotheist Lover of God.
Philotherianism love of animals
Philoxenia hospitality
Philozoic Lover of animals.
Phishing Fraudulent practices of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information
Phobia Extremely strong dislikes or fears of someone or something
Phonetics The science of articulate sounds
Phoniatrics study and correction of speech defects
Phonograph Instrument used for reproducing sound.
Phonologist One who studies the systems of sounds in a language and the history of their changes.
Phonology study of speech sounds
Phonomania pathological tendency to murder
Phonophobia fear of noise or of speaking aloud
Photobiology study of effects of light on organisms
Photomania pathological desire for light
Photometer Instrument used for measuring the intensity of light.
Photometer Instruction for measuring the intensity of light.
Photophilous preferring or thriving in lighted conditions
Photophobia fear of light
Photosphere The visible yellow face of sun.
Photosynthesis Process by which green plants manufacture food.
Phraseology study of phrases
Phrenology study of bumps on the head
Phronemomania A compulsion to think
Phthirophagous lice-eating
Phycology study of algae and seaweeds
Phylarchy government by a specific class or tribe
Phyllomancy divination using leaves or tea leaves
Phyllophagous leaf-eating
Physics study of properties of matter and energy
Physiocracy government according to natural laws or principles
Physiognomancy divination by studying the face
Physiognomy Denotes about the man by seeing his face.
Physiolatry Nature-worship
Physiology A study of the body
or
study of processes of life
Physiotherapy Treatment of-disease by exercise, massage.
Phytivorous feeding on plants
Phytogeny Origin and growth of plants.
Phytology study of plants; botany
Phytophagous feeding on vegetable matter
Phytophilous fond of plants
Pied Piper Persons who entice people to follow them in a particular course of action
Pigmentocracy government by those of one skin colour
Pilgrim Person who travels to a sacred place as an act of devotion.
or
Someone who travels to a holy place
or
One who travels to a sacred place.
Pillage Taking things from (a place, such as a city or town) by force especially during a war: to loot or plunder (a place)
Pillion Seats for passengers on a motorcycle
Pimp Men who make money illegally by getting customers for prostitutes
Pinnacle Best or most important part of something; the point of greatest success or achievement
Pin-up Photographs of attractive persons (such as an actress or model) that is hung or pinned on a wall
Pioneer One who is the first to open or prepare a way.
or
Persons who help create or develop new ideas, methods, etc
Piquant Pleasant or sharp to the laste.
or
Having a pleasant, spicy taste : interesting and exciting
Pique Sudden feelings of annoyance or anger when someone has offended you
Piracy An act of illegally copying someone’s product or invention without permission
Piscatology study of fishes
Pisciculture Controlled breeding and rearing of fish.
Piscine That which is fishlike.
Piscivorous fish-eating
Pisteology science or study of faith
Pitfall Dangers or problems that are hidden or not obvious at first
Pittance Very small amount of money
Placard Written or printed notice posted in public place.
or
Large notices signs put up in a public place or carried by people
Placard/Poster Written or printed notice posted in public place.
Placebo Substance having no pharmacological effect given to soothe or appease the polient.
or
Measures designed merely to humour or placate someone
Placentophagy eating of the placenta
Plagiarism Stealing from the writings of other.
or
The crime of literacy theft.
Plagiarist One who copies from other writers
Plaintiff Person who files a suit.
or
A person who sues another person or accuses another person of a crime in a court of law
Planetarium Building or room in which images of stars, planets, etc., are shown on a high, curved ceiling
Planetolatry Worship of the planets
Planetology study of planets
Plank One of the official beliefs and goals of an organization
Planomania abnormal desire to wander and disobey social norms
Plantivorous plant-eating
Plantocracy government by plantation owners
Plasmophagous consuming plasma
Plateau Periods when something do not increase or advance any further
Platitude Statement that is obviously true.
Platoon Groups of people who are doing something together
Play-off Doing activities for fun or enjoyment
Plea The statement in which a person who has been accused of a crime says in court that he or she is guilty or not guilty of the crime
Pleadings One of the formal, usually written statements made by the two sides of a legal case in a court of law
Pleasantry Something (such as a greeting) that people say in order to be polite
Plebeian Commin place – vulgar – belonging to the common people.
Plebiscite Vote by which the people of a country or region express their opinion for or against an important proposal
Pliable That which can be easily bent.
Plinth Block of stone or wood that is used as the base for a pillar, statue, etc.
Plod Walking slowly and usually heavily
Plousiocracy government by the wealthy; plutocracy
Ploy Clever trick or plan that is used to get someone to do something or to gain an advantage over someone
Plucky Having or showing a lot of courage or determination
Pluralism A belief that reality consists of several kinds or entities
Plutarchy Government by the wealthy; plutocracy
Plutocracy Government by rich people.
or
The government by the wealthy
or
Government by the rich and powerful class
Plutolatry Worship of wealth
Plutology political economy; study of wealth
Plutomania An excessive or abnormal desire for wealth
Pneumatics study of mechanics of gases
Pneumonia Inflammation of the lungs.
Poaching Illegally hunting or catching (game or fish) on land that is not one’s own or in contravention of official protection
Podiatry study and treatment of disorders of the foot; chiropody
Podium Raised platforms for a speaker, performer, or the leader of an orchestra
Podology study of the feet
Poephagous eating grass or herbs; herbivorous
Poetolatry Worship of poets
Poetomachia contest or quarrel among poets
Pogonophile one who loves beards
Pogonophobia fear of beards
Pointillism A technique of painting using dots of colour.
Polarchy government by many people; polyarchy
Polari meter Instrument used for measuring optical activity.
Polemic Strong written or spoken attack against someone else’s opinions, beliefs, practices, etc.
Polemology study of war
Polemomania A compulsion to war
Policeocracy government by police
Politburo Main group of people in a Communist government who make decisions about policy
Politics The science which deals with the state and its government
Pollarchy government by the multitude or a mob; ochlocracy
Poltophagy prolonged chewing of food
Polyandry The practice of having more than one husband.
or
Custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
Polyarchy government by many people
or
The government by many rulers
Polycracy government by many rulers; polyarchy
Polygamy Custom of having many wives.
or
State or practice of being married to more than one person at the same time
or
Custom of having more than one wife at the same time
Polyglot One who knows several languages.
or
Knowing or using several languages
Polygomy The crime of having two spouses at a time.
Polyhymnia The muse of the sacred music and dance.
Polymania mania affecting several different mental faculties
Polyonym Name consisting of several words
Polyphagous eating many types of food
Polytheism One who prays number of gods – polytheist.
or
A belief in multiple deities
Pomocracy government by harlots
Pomology study of fruit-growing
Popocracy government by populists
Porcine That which is pig like.
Porcine That which is pig like.
Poriomania abnormal compulsion to wander
Pornography Treatment of obscene subjects in writing, painting, etc.
or
Writing – painting or photography describing sex in such a manner as to arouse abuser.
Portfolio Flat cases for carrying documents or drawings, investments that are owned by a person or organization
Portico Roof supported by columns at the entrance of a building.
Portico/Porch Roof supported by columns at the entrance of a building.
Portmanteau A large travelling bag, typically made of ^tiff leather and opening into two equal parts
Portrait Paintings, drawings, or photographs of persons
Portray Represent by a drawing, painting, etc.
Poser One who poses puzzle or buffing
Posology science of quantity or dosage
Posophy as god and man
Posse Groups of people who are together for a particular purpose
Post Mortem Examination of body after death.
Posterity People in the future
or
Posterity Future generation.
Posthumous A book published after its author’s death.orA child born after his father’s death.
Posthumous Happening, done, or published after someone’s death
or
Born after one’s father’s death.
or
Child born after the death of its father
or
Published after the author’s death.
Post-mortem Happening after death, medical examination of the body of a dead person to determine the cause of death
Postpone/Procrastinate Put off for a future time.
Postscript Anything written in a letter after it is signed.
or
An additional fact or piece of information about a story that occurs after the main part
Postulate Statement that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of a theory, argument, etc.
Pot luck Meals to which everyone who is invited brings food to share
Potable/Drinkable Fit for drinking.
Potamology study of rivers
Potentiometer Instrument used for comparing electromotive force.
Potichomania craze for imitating oriental porcelain
Potlatch Distribution of gifts – ceremonial in native
Potomania abnormal desire to drink alcohol
Potpourri Collection of different things
Pottery Clay objects hardened by heat
Pragmatic Having a practical point of view.
Pragmatism Theory of utility.
or
A doctrine emphasizing practical value of philosophy
Prattle Talking for very long about something that is not important or interesting
Praxeology study of practical or efficient activity; science of efficient action
Preach Make known a religious or moral doctrine.
or
Deliver a sermon.
Preamble Statement that is made at the beginning of something (such as a legal document) and usually gives the reasons for the parts that follow
Precaution Care taken in advance to avoid a risk.
Precept Rules that say how people should behave
Precocious That which is prematurely developed
Preconceive Form opinion in advance.
Precursor Something that comes before something else and that often leads to or influences its development
Predator One preying on or exploiting others.
Predecessor Former holder of any office or position.
Predicament Difficult or dangerous situation.
Preface Author’s explanatory remarks at the beginning of a book.
or
Introduction to a book or speech
Prefix Letter or group of letters that is added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning
Prehistoric Pertaining to a period prior to recorded history.
Prejudge Form an opinion before hearing the whole case.
Prejudice Feelings of like or dislike for someone or something especially when it is not reasonable or logical
Prelude Something that comes before and leads to something else
Premise Building and the area of land that it is on, statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument
Premonition Forewarning of an impending danger.
or
Strong feelings that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
Prerequisite Something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
Prerogative Absolute right.
or
Rights or privileges
Presage Giving or being a sign of (something that will happen or develop in the future)
Prescribe Officially telling someone to use (a medicine, therapy, diet, etc.) as a remedy or treatment
Prescription Medicine suggested by a doctor to a patient.
Presentment Feeling or impression that something evil is going to happen.
Presto Rapid Immediately – At a rapid tempo.
Pretext Reasons that you give to hide your real reason for doing something
Preview Special shows or performance that allows some people to see a movie, play, etc.
Prima facie Based on what is known or seen when something is first considered or dealt with
Primatology study of primates
Primitive of the earliest times.
or
of, belonging to, or seeming to come from an early time in the very ancient past
Primordial Existing from the beginning of time: very ancient
Prism A transparus solid body used for dispersing light into a spectrum for reflecting rays and light.
Privilege Right or advantage available to a person.
or
Rights or benefit that is given to some people and not to others
Privy Allowed to know about (something secret)
Probation Process of testing or observing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job
or
A trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for the membership
or
A situation or period of time in which a person who has committed a crime is allowed to stay out of prison if that person behaves well and does not commit another crime, etc.
Proboscis An elephants trunk – any long.
Proceeding Recording of the doings of a meeting. Reduction in a tax or debt.
Procrastinate Delay doing something until a later time because one does not want to do it, because one is lazy
Procrastination Putting off till another time – Deferring – delaying.
Proctology study of rectum
Proctor An invigilator at a university or college examination
Procurator Agent who has a power of attorney.
Prodigy Person of unusual or remarkable talent.
or
One with extraordinary talent or ability something wonderful.
or
Young persons who are unusually talented in some way
Profligate Shamelessly immoral.
Prognosis Doctor’s opinion about how someone will recover from an illness or injury.
or
Forecast of the probable course of a disease or illness.
Prognostication/Prediction Act of forecasting by examining present conditions.
Prohibition A law or an order that stops something from being used or done
Prohibitory Resigned to forbid something.
or
That which is prohibited bylaw, rule or custom.
Proletariat Whole body of wage earners.
Prolicide Killing of offspring; Killing of the human race
Proliferation Excessive – Rapid spread.
Prolific Producing a lot of books or other things.
Prologue Poem recited ar the beginning of a play.
or
Introduction to a book, play, etc.
Prolong/Elongate Make longer.
Promiscuous Confused and disorderly.
Promulgate Make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people
Propaganda Ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.
Propensity Natural tendency to do something.
Prophet Members of some religions (such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) who deliver messages that are believed to have come from God
Prophetocracy government by a prophet
Propitious Likely to have or produce good results
Proponent Person who proposes something.
or
Persons who argue for or supports something
Proposition Statement to be proved, explained, or discussed
Proprietor Persons who own a business or property
Propriety State of being correct in behavior or moral.
or
Behaviour that is accepted as socially or morally Propriety correct and proper
Prosecutor A lawyer who represents the side in a court case that accuses a person of a crime and who tries to prove that the person is guilty
Prosody study of versification
Prosthesis An artificial part to supply a defect of the body.
Protagonist Chief actor or character in a story or drama.
or
Main characters in a novel, play, movie, etc.
Protector Person who Protects.
Protectorate Country under the protection of a strong state.
Protege Person to whom another gives encouragement and help.
or
Young persons who are taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience
Protistology study of protists
Protocol Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence.
or
First or original draft of an agreement between two states.
or
Systems of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations
Prototype Someone or something that has the typical qualities of a particular group, kind, etc.
Provenance Place of origin – source.
Proverb Short, well-known pithy sayings, stating a general truth or piece of advice
Province Any one of the large parts that some countries are divided into
Proxemics study of man’s need for personal space
Proxy Persons who are given the power or authority to do something (such as to vote) for someone else
Prudent Person who is excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, etc.
Prudery Excessive modesty.
Psalligraphy The art of paper-cutting to make pictures
Psammophile sand-loving plant
Psephocracy government resulting from election by ballot
Psephology Systematic study of election trends.
or
study of election results and voting trends
Psephomancy divination by drawing lots or markers at random
Pseudolatry False worship
Pseudology Art or science of lying
Pseudomania An irrational predilection for lying
Pseudonym Name taken by an author instead of his real name
or
Name adopted by an author in his writing.
Pseudonym Fictitious name used by an author
or
Name taken by an author instead of his real name.
Pseudonymous That which is written under false name.
Pseudoptics study of optical illusions
Psomophagy swallowing food without thorough chewing
Psychedelic Drugs Drugs which produce a mental state of great calm.
Psychiatrist Specialist in mental of emotional disturbance.
or
One who treats the diseases of mind.
Psychoanalyst One who studies the sub-conscious state of mind.
Psychobiology study of biology of the mind
Psychogenetics study of internal or mental states
Psychognosy study of mentality, personality or character
Psychologist One who studies the mind.
Psychology The science of human mind
or
study of mind
Psychomancy divination by means of spirits
Psychopath One who commits anti-social acts without sense of guilt.
Psychopathology Science of mental disease.
or
study of mental illness
Psychophysics study of link between mental and physical processes
Psychotic Person with a serve mental disorder or having disease affecting total personality.
Psychrophilic thriving in cold temperatures
Psychrophobia fear of the cold
Pteridology study of ferns
Pteronophobia fear of being tickled by feathers
Pterylology study of distribution of feathers on birds
Ptochocracy government by beggars or paupers; wholesale pauperization
Puberty Age of sexual maturation.
Publicity Act of providing information to general public.
Puerile Silly or childish, especially in a way that shows a lack of seriousness or good judgment
Pulicide Flea-killer
Pulmonary Of the lungs.
Pulsate Expand and contract rhythmically.
Pulsation Beating of the heart.
Punctilio Particular point of good conduct, ceremony, honour.
Punctilious Careful and exact.
or
Very careful about behaving properly and doing things in a correct and accurate way
Punctual Neither early nor late.
Punditocracy government by political pundits
Pungent Having a strong, sharp taste or smell
Puns A humorous way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested
Punter Someone who makes a bet
Pupa Stage between larva and imago in an insect.
Purblind Dim sighted – partially blind – slow in imagination.
Puritan Persons who follow strict moral rules and who believes that pleasure is wrong
Purveyance Act of supplying provisions
Purview An area within which someone or something has authority, influence, or knowledge
Pushover Opponents that are easy to defeat
Pushy Using forceful methods to make others do what you want them to do : aggressive and rude
Putrid Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell
Puzzle/Riddle/Enigma/Perspicacious/Wise/Intelligent Question or problem difficult to answer or understand
or
Quick to judge and understand.
Pygmachy boxing; fighting with clubs
Pyretology study of fevers
Pyrgology study of towers
Pyroballogy study of artillery
Pyrography study of woodbuming
Pyrolatry Fire-worship
Pyromachy use of fire in combat
Pyromancy divination using fire
Pyromania Compulsion to set things on fire.
Pyrometer Instrument used for recording high temperatures from a great distance.
Pyrophobia fear of fire
Pyrotechnics Art of making fireworks.
Pyrrhic (Victory) won at too great a cost

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