Propensity

pro·pen·si·ty (pr-pns-t)
n. pl. pro·pen·si·ties
An innate inclination; a tendency. See Synonyms at predilection.

propensity

Noun

pl -ties Formal a natural tendency: his problem had always been a propensity to live beyond his means

Ponder

pon·der (pndr)

v. pon·dered, pon·der·ing, pon·ders

v.tr.

To weigh in the mind with thoroughness and care.

v.intr.

To reflect or consider with thoroughness and care.

Presumptuous

pre·sump·tu·ous play_w2(“P0545700″) (pr-zmpch-s)

adj.

Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.

Pesky

pes·ky play_w2(“P0215800″) (psk)

adj. pes·ki·er, pes·ki·est Informal

Troublesome; annoying: a pesky mosquito.

Piety

pi·e·ty play_w2(“P0295700″) (p-t)

n. pl. pi·e·ties

1. The state or quality of being pious, especially:

a. Religious devotion and reverence to God.

b. Devotion and reverence to parents and family: filial piety.

2. A devout act, thought, or statement.

3.

a. A position held conventionally or hypocritically.

b. A statement of such a position: “the liberated pieties of people who believe that social attitudes have kept pace with women’s aspirations” Erica Abeel.

Promulgate

prom·ul·gate play_w2(“P0594600″) (prml-gt, pr-mlgt)

tr.v. prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing, prom·ul·gates

1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially. See Synonyms at announce.

2. To put (a law) into effect by formal public announcement.

Pithy

pith·y play_w(“P0335900″)

 (pth)

adj. pith·i·er, pith·i·est

1. Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief: a pithy comment.

2. Consisting of or resembling pith.

Pertinent

pertinent – having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; “a list of articles pertinent to the discussion”; “remarks that were to the point”

Parlay

par·lay play_w(“P0076800″)

(pärl, -l)

tr.v. par·layed, par·lay·ing, par·lays

1. To bet (an original wager and its winnings) on a subsequent event.

2. To maneuver (an asset) to great advantage: parlayed some small investments into a large fortune.

n.

A bet comprising the sum of a prior wager plus its winnings or a series of bets made in such a manner.

eg:- It had a strong Y2K staff augmentation business, but did not effectively parlay that competency into a broader range of offshore service offerings

Palatable

pal·at·a·ble play_w(“P0018900″)

 (pl-t-bl)

adj.

1. Acceptable to the taste; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eaten.

2. Acceptable or agreeable to the mind or sensibilities: a palatable solution to the problem.