| periscope |
an instrument on a submarine that is made up of a long tube with mirrors and prisms that allow one to see ships and other things above the surface of the water. |
| perish |
to die or be destroyed by violence or in some other way that is not natural. |
| perishable |
likely to spoil or rot in a short time. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| permanent |
lasting or meant to last for a very long time; everlasting. [2 definitions] |
| permission |
the act of permitting. [2 definitions] |
| permit |
to allow (someone or something) to go into or be in a place. [4 definitions] |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. [2 definitions] |
| perpetual |
lasting forever. [3 definitions] |
| perpetuate |
to cause to last or be remembered. |
| perplexed |
puzzled, confused, or uncertain. |
| persecute |
to continually treat in a cruel or harsh way because of race, religion, political ideas, or some other difference. |
| persecution |
the act of continually treating others in a cruel way because of race, religion, politics, or some other difference; or the condition of being treated in this way. |
| Persia |
an ancient empire in southwestern Asia, centered in what is now Iran; Persian Empire. [2 definitions] |
| Persian |
of or having to do with the country of Iran, or its people or language. [4 definitions] |
| 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] |