Words 1901-2000

performance
Her performance in the play was outstanding.
perhaps
Perhaps we should try a different approach.
period
The project must be completed within a short period.
permanent
This marker leaves a permanent stain on clothes.
permission
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
permit
They will not permit smoking in this building.
person
She is a kind and thoughtful person.
personal
This is a personal matter that I prefer to keep private.
personality
His cheerful personality makes him popular.
personally
I personally think this is a great idea.
perspective
From her perspective, the solution seemed simple.
persuade
He tried to persuade her to join the team.
pet
My pet dog loves to play in the garden.
petrol
The car ran out of petrol on the highway.
phase
This is just a difficult phase in her life.
phenomenon
The northern lights are a natural phenomenon.
philosophy
He studied philosophy at the university.
phone
I need to charge my phone before the meeting.
photo
She took a beautiful photo of the sunset.
photograph
The photograph of the mountains was stunning.
photographer
The photographer captured the moment perfectly.
photography
She has a passion for photography and nature.
phrase
The phrase “better late than never” is often used.
physical
Regular exercise is good for your physical health.
physics
Physics explains how objects move and interact.
piano
She plays the piano beautifully at concerts.
pick
You can pick any book from the shelf to read.
picture
The picture on the wall is very colorful.
piece
Can I have a piece of cake, please?
pig
The pig rolled in the mud to stay cool.
pile
There is a pile of books on the desk.
pilot
The pilot safely landed the plane during the storm.
pin
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
pink
Her dress was a lovely shade of pink.
pipe
The water pipe in the kitchen is leaking.
pitch
The singer hit the perfect pitch during the song.
place
This park is a great place to relax.
plain
The instructions were written in plain language.
plan
We need a solid plan to complete the project.
plane
The plane took off smoothly from the runway.
planet
Earth is the third planet from the sun.
planning
Good planning is essential for success.
plant
She watered the plant every morning.
plastic
This bottle is made of recycled plastic.
plate
He placed the sandwich on a clean plate.
platform
The train arrived at platform number three.
play
The children love to play in the park.
player
He is the best player on the football team.
pleasant
We had a pleasant evening with friends.
please
Please close the door when you leave.
pleased
She was pleased with the results of her work.
pleasure
It was a pleasure to meet you at the event.
plenty
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
plot
The plot of the movie was very interesting.
plus
The new phone has a larger screen, plus a better camera.
pocket
He kept the keys in his jacket pocket.
poem
She wrote a beautiful poem about nature.
poet
The poet expressed deep emotions in his work.
poetry
Poetry can convey feelings in a unique way.
point
The main point of the discussion was clear.
pointed
She pointed to the map to show the location.
poison
The poison in the plant can be harmful to animals.
poisonous
Some mushrooms in the forest are poisonous.
police
The police arrived quickly to handle the situation.
policeman
The policeman directed traffic during the parade.
policy
The company has a strict policy on attendance.
polite
It is polite to say “thank you” when someone helps you.
political
The debate focused on important political issues.
politician
The politician gave a speech about education reform.
politics
He is very interested in studying politics.
pollution
Pollution is a major problem in many cities.
pool
The children enjoyed swimming in the pool.
poor
The poor man had very little to eat.
pop
She heard a loud pop when the balloon burst.
popular
This song is very popular among teenagers.
popularity
The popularity of the new game is growing rapidly.
population
The population of the city has increased over the years.
port
The ship docked at the port early in the morning.
portrait
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the queen.
pose
She asked him to pose for a photograph.
position
He applied for a position at the company.
positive
She always has a positive attitude towards challenges.
possess
He does not possess the skills required for the job.
possession
This book is my most valuable possession.
possibility
There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
possible
It is possible to finish the task by the deadline.
possibly
She could possibly arrive earlier than expected.
post
He shared a new post on his blog yesterday.
poster
The poster on the wall advertised the upcoming concert.
pot
She cooked the soup in a large pot.
potato
He baked a potato for dinner.
potential
She has the potential to become a great leader.
pound
The package weighs about one pound.
pour
Please pour some water into the glass.
poverty
The organization works to reduce poverty in rural areas.
powder
She added some baking powder to the cake mix.
power
The storm caused a power outage in the neighborhood.
powerful
The powerful engine made the car very fast.
practical
This tool is very practical for fixing small items.
practice
Regular practice is essential to improve your skills.