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Words beginning with P

The letter P

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To exploit (a potential weakness or vulnerability) by exacerbating.

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play-doh

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Alternative form of playdough.

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Playboi Carti

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playmates

/ˈpleɪˌmeɪts/

plural of playmate

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Playmobil

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Playskool

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playstation

/ˈpleɪˌsteɪʃən/

A video game console of the PlayStation brand.

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Playtex

/ˈpleɪˌtɛks/

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plead

/plid/

To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

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plebeian

/pləˈbiən/

A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.

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plebiscite

/ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/

A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the…

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pledge

/plɛdʒ/

To make a solemn promise (to do something).

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pleiades

/ˈpliː.əˌdiz/

The "seven sisters", companions of Artemis and daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea-nymph Pleione.

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pleistocene

/ˈplaɪstəˌsin/

Of a geologic epoch within the Quaternary period from about 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago (earlier definition 1.7 million to 11,000 …

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plenipotentiary

/plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/

A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a ce…

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plethora

/ˈplɛθəɹə/

An excessive amount or number; an abundance.

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pleural

/ˈplʊɹ.əl/

Of, relating to, or affecting the pleura, or the sides of the thorax.

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pleurisy

/ˈplʊɹəsi/

Inflammation of lung pleura.

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Ploiesti

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plovdiv

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A city in southern Bulgaria.

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plug

/plʌɡ/

A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.

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Plum Organics

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plumber

/ˈplʌm.əɹ/

One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage.

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plunge

/plʌndʒ/

To thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse.

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pluot

/ˈpluɑt/

A hybrid fruit resulting from the crossbreeding of a Japanese plum and an apricot, exhibiting predominantly plumlike characteristics…

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Plus ça Change

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The more it changes, the more it's the same thing (sometimes loosely translated as the more things change, the more they stay the sa…

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Plus White

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pluviophile

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One who loves rain; one who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days

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plymouth

/ˈplɪməθ/

An automobile of the make Plymouth.

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