1. PENCHANT (NOUN): a strong liking
Synonyms: fondness, inclination
Antonyms: antipathy, dislike
Example Sentence:
He had a penchant for playing jokes on people.
2. PENANCE (NOUN): atonement
Synonyms: punishment, penalty Antonyms: reward, price
Example Sentence:
The penance imposed on him proved light.
3. PELLUCID (ADJECTIVE): transparently clear; easily understandable
Synonyms: bright, explicit Antonyms: unclear, doubtful
Example Sentence:
Sanjeev’ plan is pellucid therefore I can’t object.
4. PEJORATIVE (ADJECTIVE): expressing disapproval
Synonyms: negative, debasing Antonyms: praising, positive
Example Sentence:
Naimish used the word in a pejorative sense.
5. PEEVISH (ADJECTIVE): easily irritated or annoyed
Synonyms: irritable, crabbed Antonyms: pleasant, cheerful
Example Sentence:
Lack of sleep never made me peevish.
6. PEER (NOUN): person who is another’s equal
Synonyms: companion, compeer Antonyms: opponent, foe
Example Sentence:
His personality made him popular with his peers.
7. PEDANTIC (ADJECTIVE): marked by a narrow focus on
Synonyms: bookish, didactic Antonyms: plain, simple
Example Sentence:
His lecture was pedantic and uninteresting.
8. PECUNIARY (ADJECTIVE): relating to or involving money
Synonyms: monetary, financial Antonyms: nonfinancial, noncommercial
Example Sentence:
She denies obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception.
9. PALL (NOUN): melancholy
Synonyms: dismay, gloom Antonyms: happiness, excitement
Example Sentence:
His absence cast a pall over the celebration.
10. PAUPER (NOUN): person who is poor
Synonyms: supplicant, bankrupt Antonyms: rich, wealthy
Example Sentence:
Although Ramesh is a pauper, he wears fancy dresses.
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