Panacea

pan·a·ce·a play_w(“P0036100″)

 (pn-s)

n.

A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all.

Parley

par·ley play_w(“P0076900″)

 (pärl)

n. pl. par·leys

A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.

intr.v. par·leyed, par·ley·ing, par·leys

To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

Perverted

per·vert·ed play_w(“P0214700″)

 (pr-vûrtd)

adj.

1. Deviating from what is considered right and correct: a perverted idea of justice.

2. Of, relating to, or practicing sexual perversion.

3. Marked by misinterpretation or distortion: a perverted translation of an epic poem.

Pedantic

pe·dan·tic play_w(“P0144300″)

 (p-dntk)

adj.

Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules: a pedantic attention to details.

 

eg:- some people are pedantic and like to discuss this sort of thing at great length.

Predisposition

pre·dis·po·si·tion play_w(“P0517000″)

 (prds-p-zshn)

n.

The state of being predisposed; tendency, inclination, or susceptibility.

Perennial

per·en·ni·al play_w(“P0186600″)

 (p-rn-l)

adj.

1. Lasting or active through the year or through many years.

2.

a. Lasting an indefinitely long time; enduring: perennial happiness.

b. Appearing again and again; recurrent. See Synonyms at continual.

3. Botany Living three or more years.

n.

1. Botany A perennial plant.

2. Something that recurs or seems to recur on a yearly or continual basis: “that hardy perennial, the budget deficit” David S. Broder.

Poignant

poign·ant play_w(“P0399900″)

 (poinynt)

adj.

1.

a. Physically painful: “Keen, poignant agonies seemed to shoot from his neck downward” Ambrose Bierce.

b. Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings: poignant anxiety.

c. Profoundly moving; touching: a poignant memory. See Synonyms at moving.

2. Piercing; incisive: poignant criticism.

3.

a. Neat, skillful, and to the point: poignant illustrations supplementing the text.

b. Astute and pertinent; relevant: poignant suggestions.

4. Agreeably intense or stimulating: poignant delight.

5. Archaic

a. Sharp or sour to the taste; piquant.

b. Sharp or pungent to the smell.

Ponderous

pon·der·ous play_w(“P0436800″)

 (pndr-s)

adj.

1. Having great weight.

2. Unwieldy from weight or bulk.

3. Lacking grace or fluency; labored and dull: a ponderous speech. See Synonyms at heavy.

Posterity

Posterity \Pos*ter"i*ty\, n. [L. posteritas: cf. F.
   post['e]rit['e]. See Posterior.]
   1. The race that proceeds from a progenitor; offspring to the
      furthest generation; the aggregate number of persons who
      are descended from an ancestor of a generation;
      descendants; -- contrasted with ancestry; as, the
      posterity of Abraham.
      [1913 Webster]

            If [the crown] should not stand in thy posterity.
                                                  --Shak.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Succeeding generations; future times. --Shak.
      [1913 Webster]

            Their names shall be transmitted to posterity.
                                                  --Shak.
      [1913 Webster]

            Their names shall be transmitted to posterity.

Perpetual

perpetual
     adj 1: continuing forever or indefinitely; "the ageless themes of
            love and revenge"; "eternal truths"; "life
            everlasting"; "hell's perpetual fires"; "the unending
            bliss of heaven" [syn: ageless, eternal, everlasting,
             unending, unceasing]