P Words Flashcards
Pitted
To make someone compete or fight against someone or something else
Prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Perils
Source of danger
Pioneer
develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).
Predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Pacify
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.
Pasifist
the belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
Pew
Rows in church
Philanthropist
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Presided
be in the position of authority in a meeting or gathering.
Prosperous
successful in material terms
Plight
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
Prejudices
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Psychopharmacologist
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.
Propoganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.