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Pitted

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To make someone compete or fight against someone or something else

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Prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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Perils

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Source of danger

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Pioneer

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develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).

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Predicament

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a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

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Pacify

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quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

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Pasifist

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the belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

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Pew

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Rows in church

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Philanthropist

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a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

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Presided

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be in the position of authority in a meeting or gathering.

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Prosperous

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successful in material terms

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Plight

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a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

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Prejudices

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preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

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Psychopharmacologist

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Psychopharmacology is the study of the use of medications in treating mental disorders. The complexity of this field requires continuous study in order to keep current with new advances.

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Propoganda

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information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

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Precedent

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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

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Pathos

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a quality that evokes pity or sadness.