P-R Flashcards
predestination
(n.) - the concept of destiny or fate
premonition
(n.) - a presentiment of the future
preponderance
(n.) - a great amount or frequency
presage
(n.) - an omen
prestidigitation
(n.) - a sleight of hand
presumptuous
(adj.) - disrespectfully bold
profane
(adj.) - indecent, blasphemous
profuse
(adj.) - abundant, lavish, prolific
propensity
(n.) - an inclination, preference
propriety
(n.) - decency, state of being proper
protean
(adj.) - readily taking on various shapes or forms
prudent
(adj.) - cautious, careful
puerile
(adj.) - immature
pugnacious
(adj.) - belligerent
pulchritude
(n.) - physical beauty
punctilious
(adj.) - eager to follow rules
pungent
(adj.) - having a sharp, strong quality especially related to smell
purport
(v.) - to present an intention that is often FALSE
putrid
(adj.) - rotten, rancid, foul
quaint
(adj.) - old-fashioned