| Persia |
an ancient empire that flourished in southwestern Asia from about the sixth to the fourth century B.C., centered in what is now Iran; Persian Empire. [2 definitions] |
| Persian |
of or pertaining to Iran or Persia or its people, culture, language, or the like. [5 definitions] |
| Persian Gulf |
an extension of the Arabian Sea between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. |
| persimmon |
a juicy, orange or reddish fruit, larger than but similar to a plum in texture of skin and pulp, or any of the mostly tropical trees that bear this fruit. |
| persist |
to endure or continue steadfastly, stubbornly, or tenaciously. [3 definitions] |
| persistence |
the act of persisting. [3 definitions] |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on, despite opposition or difficulties. [3 definitions] |
| person |
a human being. [4 definitions] |
| personal |
of, pertaining to, or belonging to a particular individual, and often not for other people to share, be concerned with, or see. [6 definitions] |
| personal computer |
a compact computer designed for individual use; microcomputer. |
| personality |
that which distinguishes a person from others; collective characteristic qualities of a person. [3 definitions] |
| personally |
in person; without the aid of others. [4 definitions] |
| personnel |
all of the employees of a business, the armed forces, or other organization. [2 definitions] |
| perspective |
a technique of representation in three dimensions and in appropriate spatial relationships on a flat surface, or a design or depiction using this technique. [4 definitions] |
| perspiration |
the act or process of excreting moisture through the pores of the skin; sweating. [2 definitions] |
| perspire |
to exude moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. [2 definitions] |
| persuade |
to cause (another) to do something through reasoning, arguing, or appealing to the emotions. [2 definitions] |
| persuasion |
the act of persuading. [3 definitions] |
| pertain |
to relate or refer to something; have to do with. [3 definitions] |
| pertinent |
of, concerning, or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| Peru |
a South American country on the Pacific coast between Ecuador and Chile. |