7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 56

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
peddle verb He would peddle goods from door to door. to travel about selling wares
pedestrian noun Pedestrians must pay attention to stop signs. people on foot
pedlar noun In America pedlars are called peddlers. one who travels about selling wares
pendant noun Her pendant hung on a necklace around her neck jewelry attached to a necklace or bracelet
penguin noun Our aquarium has some penguins on view. any of various flightless marine birds
penicillin noun Penicillin has saved the lives of millions. any of a group of antibiotic drugs
pensive adj. She seemed to be in a pensive mood. deeply, often wistfully thoughtful
penury noun Penury can be a dreadful state to be in. extreme want or poverty; destitution
perception noun It was my perception that they had lied. insight, intuition or knowledge gained
percolate verb Water will percolate through sand. to cause liquid to pass through porous material