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. |
pest |
an insect or animal that causes damage to crops or is harmful in other ways. [2 definitions] |
pester |
to bother again and again. |
pesticide |
a chemical substance used to kill insects that harm plants and crops. |
pestle |
a tool used for grinding or pounding substances into powder in a bowl called a mortar. |
pet1 |
a tame animal people keep in their homes as a companion or for pleasure. [4 definitions] |
petal |
one of the separate leaves that form the outer part of a flower head. Petals are usually a different color from the plant's other leaves. |
petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. [2 definitions] |
petrify |
to turn into stone. Minerals left behind by water petrify wood by replacing woods cells when they die. [2 definitions] |
petrol |
the British word for the flammable liquid used mainly as fuel for engines. "Petrol" has the same meaning as "gasoline." |
petroleum |
a thick oil found by drilling beneath the earth's surface. Petroleum is made into gasoline, heating oil, and other products. |
petticoat |
a skirt worn under an outer skirt; slip. |
petty |
of little importance or interest. [2 definitions] |
petunia |
a common garden plant that has flowers shaped like trumpets. |
pew |
a church bench with a back and arms at the ends. Pews are arranged in rows facing the front of the church. |
pewter |
a metal made from tin, copper, and other metals. Pewter looks like silver and is used to make plates, candlesticks, and other objects that are both useful and beautiful. |
pg. |
abbreviation of "page." |