Words starting with P

A person who opposes war and works to promote peace between nations.

To lessen the severity of symptoms or pain, especially without curing the underlying condition; to gloss over or disguise the seriousness of something.

Relieving or soothing symptoms without curing the underlying disease; intended to reduce pain, distress, or discomfort.

Worth very little; meager or petty.

A paragon is a person or thing regarded as the perfect example of a particular quality; an ideal model worthy of imitation.

Parity refers to the state of being even or odd; more broadly, the quality of being equal or equivalent. In computing, a parity bit is used to detect errors.

The quality of being extremely frugal or stingy; the tendency to spend as little as possible.

A strong, biased supporter of a party or cause; as an adjective, describing biased, one-sided allegiance to a party or faction.

A smallness in number or amount; scarcity.

Relating to money; financial.

Noun: a person walking, especially along a street. Adjective: dull, ordinary, lacking excitement or imagination.

A strong liking or habitual tendency toward a particular thing; a tendency to do something.

Feeling remorseful for one’s wrongdoings and showing a desire to make amends; repentant.

Extreme poverty; the state of lacking the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Done in a careless or superficial way; mechanical and lacking enthusiasm.

Having a harmful, destructive, or deadly effect, especially over a long period or in a subtle way.