pachyderm | any of various large, thick-skinned, hoofed mammals, as elephant |
pacifist | one opposed to force; antimilitarist |
pacify | ease anger or agitation of; make calm or quiet; end war or violence |
paean | song of praise or joy; loud and joyous song; song of triumph |
painstaking | extremely careful and diligent work or effort; taking of pains |
painting | drawing; picture or design in paint; action of applying paint to a surface |
palatable | acceptable; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eaten |
palatial | of nature of palace, as in spaciousness or ornateness |
palette | board on which painter mixes pigments |
palimpsest | manuscript, typically of papyrus or parchment, that has been written on more than once, with the earlier writing incompletely erased |
pall | grow tiresome; have dulling, wearisome, or boring effect |
palliate | lessen violence of disease; moderate intensity; gloss over with excuses |
pallid | abnormally pale; lacking intensity of color or luminousness |
palpable | tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakable |
palpitate | beat rapidly; shake with fast, tremulous movements |
paltry | insignificant; lacking in importance or worth; worthless |
panacea | remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all |
panache | distinctive and stylish elegance; a bunch of feathers or plume, especially on a helmet |
pandemic | widespread; affecting majority of people |
pandemonium | state of extreme confusion and disorder; very noisy place |
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