P Flashcards
Predilection
Strong liking Preference Fondness Penchant Propensity Proclivity Proneness Predisposition Gusto
Antonym—
Dislike
Disinclination
Perfidy
Act of deliberate betrayal Breach of trust Being deceitful and unstrustworthy Infidelity Treachery Treason Falsity
Antonym—
Faithfulness
Loyalty
Platitude
Remark or statement (especially one with moral content) that has been used too often to be thoughtful or interesting Obvious remark Cliche Trite Banality Truism Bromide
Pragmatic
Practical Realistic Sensible Expedient Reasonable
Antonym—
Impractical
Unrealistic
Idealistic
Pugnacity
Ready to quarrel or fight
Argumentative character
Prescience
Power to foresee future Foresight Foreknowledge Clairvoyance Prediction Prognostication Divination Prophesy
Pious
Religious Virtuous Devout Reverent Saintly
Antonym—
Impious
Irreligious
Pedestrian
Moving on foot
Ordinary/monotonous/tedious/boring
Lacking imagination
Pinion
Confine
Hold down
Immobilise
Prudent
Careful Diligent Exercising good judgement Shrewd Provident Sagacious
Antonym—
Imprudent
Extravagant
Philippic
Harangue
Tirade
Reprimand
Verbal denunciation characterised by harsh, insulting language
Pandemic
Widespread
General
Peccadillo
A minor offence
Slight sin
Palpable
Capable of being touched or felt
Obvious
Self evident
Pliable
Receptive to change
Easily persuaded or controlled
Susceptive
Flexible
Antonym—
Intractable
Obdurate
Predatory
Destroying others for one’s own gain Wolfish Exploitative Acquisitive Avaricious
Pecuniary
Monetary
Financial
Fiscal
Panorama
Unbroken view of a region surrounding observer
Vista (pleasant view)
Plethora
Abundance
Superabundance
Excessive amount of something
Presentiment
A sense that something is about to occur
Sixth sense
Premonition
Apprehension
Purblind
Having poor vision
Nearly or partyblind
Palisade
Fence of wooden stakes fixed on ground, forming an enclosure or defence
Fortification (defensive wall to strengthen a place from attack)
Parable
Story illustrating a moral or religious lesson
Allegory
Fable
Paradigm
Pattern that serves as a model or example
Patriarch
Leader of family or tribe
Prolific
Present in large quantities
Plentiful
Copious
Preclude
Prevent something from happening
Block
Make impossible
Obviate
Paragon
A person or thing considered as perfect example of a particular quality Model of excellence Epitome Archetype Paradigm Embodiment Personification Quintessence
Poltroon
Coward
Parley
Conference between opposite sides
Negotiation
Prodigious
Remarkably or impressively huge in size or degree