pacify
verbTo calm someone who is angry or upset.
Calm anger
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verbTo lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
patronage
nounSupport or sponsorship given to a person or activity.
paucity
nounA shortage or insufficient amount.
persist
verbTo continue in an action or remain in existence despite difficulty or the passage of time.
precocious
adjectiveShowing abilities or development unusually early.
Showing abilities or development unusually early
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preposterous
adjectiveAbsurd or contrary to reasonable judgment.
preservation
nounThe act of protecting something valued from damage, loss, or decay.
primitive
adjectiveBasic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
profane
adjectiveShowing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.
Disrespectful of the sacred
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profanity
nounOffensive or irreverent language, especially swearing.
progressive
adjectiveDeveloping by stages or favoring reform and new approaches.
Developing in stages
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propitious
adjectiveFavorable to the success of an undertaking.
pugnacious
adjectiveEager or inclined to quarrel or fight.
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