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P — Perilous to Perverse (Part 9 of 10)

Pertinent, a.

    1. Fit, appropriate, suitable, relevant, apposite, adapted, applicable, pat, proper, to the point, to the purpose.
    2. Regarding, concerning, belonging, pertaining, appurtenant.

Pertly, ad.

    1. Briskly, smartly, roundly, promptly.
    2. Saucily, boldly, impudently, flippantly, impertinently.

Pertness, n.

    1. Briskness, smartness, sprightliness, liveliness.
    2. Sauciness, forwardness, impertinence, impudence, flippancy.

Perturb v. a.

    1. Disquiet, trouble, agitate, disturb.
    2. Disorder, confuse.

Perturbation, n.

    1. Disturbance, disorder, confusion, commotion.
    2. Agitation, trepidation, disquiet, uneasiness, excitement, discomposure, worry, vexation, restlessness, commotion.
    3. Cause of disquiet.

Perturbed, a. Disturbed, disquieted, distressed, agitated, discomposed, excited, worried, vexed.

Peruke, n. Wig, periwig, scratch, perruque.

Perusal, n. Reading.

Peruse, v. a.

    1. Read.
    2. Observe, examine, scrutinize, consider, inspect.