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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.
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.

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