plague -
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.
verb
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prance -
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
adjective
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Inward
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pompous -
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
The pompous man refused to speak to anyone who had less money or education than him.
noun
See verb
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Disgusting
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puke -
Vomit
The pizza that Jessica ate too quickly was going to come out as puke.
noun
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Successful
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pinnacle -
The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement.
The concert at Madison Square Garden was the pinnacle of the band's tour, with the crowd cheering wildly.
verb
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Body
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pucker -
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
adjective
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Bad
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pathetic -
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.
adjective
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Unhappy
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penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
verb
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plunge -
To quickly fall a long way down
When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .
adjective
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Successful
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prosperous -
Flourishing or thriving, particularly in business, health, or social conditions.
After years of hard work, they were finally living in a prosperous neighborhood with a beautiful home.
verb
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Dishonest
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pilfer -
To steal, especially in small quantities
People were outraged when they discovered that one of the congregants had been pilfering change from the charity boxes.
verb
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Move
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
