Persian Gulf |
a part of the Arabian Sea. It lies between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. |
persimmon |
a sweet, juicy, orange or yellow fruit whose skin and pulp is like that of a plum. |
persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. [2 definitions] |
persistence |
the act of continuing steadily in a course of action. [2 definitions] |
persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. [2 definitions] |
person |
a human being. [3 definitions] |
personal |
of, relating to, or belonging to a particular person. [3 definitions] |
personal computer |
a small computer used by one person or a few people; microcomputer. |
personality |
all of the qualities of a person that make that person different from others. [2 definitions] |
personally |
in person; without the aid of others. [4 definitions] |
personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
perspective |
a way of showing objects on the flat surface of a picture so that they seem the correct size and distance from one another. [3 definitions] |
perspiration |
the act or process of giving off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweating. Perspiration is the body's way of cooling off when it gets too hot. [2 definitions] |
perspire |
to give off moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. |
persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. [2 definitions] |
persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. [2 definitions] |
pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. [2 definitions] |
pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
Peru |
a country in western South America. Lima is the capital of Peru. |
peso |
the main unit of money in Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, and several other countries. |
pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |