English to English Dictionary

penance

Punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for sin.

penile

Relating to the penis.

penniless

Having no money; extremely poor.

pliant

Easily bent; flexible. Also used metaphorically to describe someone easily influenced or yielding.

pneumoconiosis

A disease of the lungs caused by the habitual inhalation of mineral or metallic dust.

polarization

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

practician

A person who is engaged in an occupation, profession, or art; a practitioner.

predatory

Relating to or denoting an animal or animals that naturally preying on others.

pretentious

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

prevalent

Widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

principled

Acting in accordance with morality and strong moral principles.

procrastinate

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.