adjective

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pervasive - Existing or present everywhere, often in a subtle or unnoticed way; spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

The pervasive smell of fresh coffee filled the entire café, welcoming everyone who entered.

noun

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Bad / Small

pipsqueak - A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young

Linda wanted to ride on Charlie's bicycle, but he told her it was too big for a little pipsqueak like her.

noun

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Bad / Strange

phantom - An appearance or illusion without material substance

Emily found it hard to succeed in whatever she tried because of a phantom voice in her ears telling her that she would always be a failure.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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personable - Friendly and easy to get along with

Marty is often the hit of parties, because he is so personable and gets along with everybody.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

pointless - Having no purpose, and is not worth doing

Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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placate - To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.

He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.

verb

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Bad / War

plunder - Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .

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Other / Slowly

plod - To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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pest - An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance

The flies in my room were such pests that I couldn't get rid of, that they prevented me from concentrating on studying for my final exams.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

plead - To make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

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Bad / Unhappy

petulant - Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child

Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.