| profound | important, significant deep |
| profuse | plentiful, abundant, copious |
| prompt | punctual |
| prosper | florish, thrive, suceed |
| provoke | irritate, anger, annoy cause trigger |
| prudent | careful, sensible, cautios |
| pulverize | crush, grind, powder |
| pungent | bitter harsh biting sharp |
| pursue | chase follow seek |
| quaint | charming in an old fashioned way, curious |
| quandary | problem dilemma predicament |
| quarrel | argument dispute |
| radiant | bright shiny |
| ragged | torn tattered worn |
| rash | thoughtless careless reckless |
| raze | demolish, level, knock down |
| rebuke | scold, reprimand |
| recede | retreat, go back, subside, withdraw |
| reckless | careless, rash |
| recollect | remember, recall |
| refine | improve, process, purify |
| refuge | shelter, haven, retreat |
| rehearse | practice, train, go over |