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- pennoun
(noun) A writing instrument using ink to make marks on paper.
- penaltynoun
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
- penancenoun
(religion) A sacrament in some Christian churches involving confession, repentance, and absolution.
- pencilnoun
(noun) A writing or drawing instrument consisting of graphite encased in wood or a mechanical holder.
- pencilsnoun
Plural of "pencil"; multiple writing or drawing instruments made of graphite in wood.
- pendingadjective
(adjective) Awaiting decision or settlement; not yet resolved.
- penetrateverb
To pass into or through something, especially by force.
- penguinnoun
A flightless seabird of the southern hemisphere, with black upper parts and white underparts, and wings developed into flippers for swimming underwater.
- penguinsnoun
Flightless seabirds of the family Spheniscidae, found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, having black and white plumage and wings modified as flippers for swimming.
- peninsulanoun
A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
- penisnoun
The male reproductive organ in humans and other mammals, used for urination and sexual intercourse.
- penitentiarynoun
A prison for people convicted of serious crimes, especially a state or federal prison in the US.
- penniesnoun
Individual penny coins; the plural of penny when referring to separate coins.
- pennynoun
A bronze coin and monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a pound in the UK or one hundredth of a dollar in the US and Canada.
- pensnoun
Writing instruments that use ink to mark on paper or other surfaces.
- pensionnoun
A regular payment made to a person who has retired from work, typically from a fund contributed to by both the employee and employer during their working life.
- pentagonnoun
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles.
- penthousenoun
A luxurious apartment on the top floor of a tall building.
- peoplenoun
Human beings in general or considered collectively.
- peoplesnoun
Distinct groups of humans sharing a common culture, language, or ethnicity; nations or communities.
- pepnoun
Liveliness, energy, or high spirits.
- peppernoun
A pungent hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, used as a spice or condiment.
- peppersnoun
Fruits of the genus Capsicum, used as vegetables in cooking, ranging from sweet to extremely hot.
- perpreposition
For each; for every.
- perceiveverb
To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight.
- perceivedverb
Became aware of through the senses; noticed or observed.
- percentnoun
One part in every hundred.
- percentagenoun
A rate, number, or amount in each hundred.
- perceptionnoun
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
- perfectadjective
Having all the required qualities; without any flaws.
- perfectionnoun
The condition, state, or quality of being perfect or free from all flaws or defects.
- perfectlyadverb
In a perfect manner; without fault.
- performverb
To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill an action, task, or function.
- performancenoun
An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
- performancesnoun
Acts of presenting entertainment to an audience, such as plays, concerts, or dances.
- performedverb
Carried out, accomplished, or executed an action, task, or function.
- performernoun
A person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.
- performingverb
Carrying out or executing an action, task, or function.
- perfumenoun
A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils and used to give a pleasant smell to the body.
- perhapsadverb
Possibly; maybe.
- perilnoun
Serious and immediate danger.
- perimeternoun
The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.
- periodnoun
A length or portion of time.
- periodsnoun
Lengths or portions of time.
- perishverb
To die, especially in a violent or sudden way.
- perksnoun
Additional benefits or advantages that come with a job or position beyond regular salary.
- permanentadjective
Lasting or intended to last indefinitely; not temporary.
- permanentlyadverb
In a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; for all future time.
- permissionnoun
Authorization or consent to do something.
- permitverb
To allow someone to do something; to give permission.