Vokabulare

"The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night."

"The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students."

"He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches."

"The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice."

"In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions."

"The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies."

"Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock."

"The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air."

"The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen."

"The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics."

"The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne."

"The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors."

"In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin."

"The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt."

"The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century."

"Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness."

"Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake."

"The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office."

"The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles."

"The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds."

"The minister resigned after being accused of peculation."

"He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher."

"The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom."

"The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details."

"His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long."

"The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures."

"Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility."

"He was elevated to the peerage by the king."

"He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents."

"Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast."

"The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf."

"The children ran pell-mell through the playground."

"The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom."

"The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch."

"The thin wall was easily penetrable."

"The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness."

"The fern has a pennate leaf structure."

"He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system."

"The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups."

"The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual."

"In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron."

"Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter."

"Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state."

"The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth."

"The penurious family struggled to buy food."

"He grew up in penury but became successful later in life."

"Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice."

"They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights."

"She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully."

"I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack."