| Term | Definition |
| Pique | to cause resentment to provoke |
| Linguistics | the scientific study of the structure, sounds, meaning of language |
| Plebian | commoner vulgar |
| Precocious | showing early mental development |
| Predatory | inclined to prey on others |
| Prowess | superior skill, ability |
| Pugnacious | eager to fight |
| Purloin | to steal |
| Pusillanimous | cowardly, fearful |
| Quell | to put an end to, allay or quiet |
| Quixotic | idealistic, impractical |
| Rabble | disorderly crowd, mob |
| Rabid | raging fanatical |
| Raconteur | person skilled in telling stories |
| Vindictive | seeking revenge bearing a grudge |