Gre Wordlist 35 : pecuniary - philanderer

1.pecuniary	pertaining to money	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin pecuniarius, from pecunia money -- more at FEE 1 : consisting of or measured in money 2 : of or relating to money - pe·cu·ni·ar·i·ly /-"kyü-nE-'er-&-lE/ adverb
2.pedagogue	teacher; CF. child leader	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English pedagoge, from Middle French, from Latin paedagogus, from Greek paidagOgos, slave who escorted children to school, from paid- ped- + agOgos leader, from agein to lead -- more at AGENT : TEACHER, SCHOOLMASTER; especially : a dull, formal, or pedantic teacher
3.pedagogy	teaching; art of education	Function: noun : the art, science, or profession of teaching; especially : EDUCATION 2
4.pedant	scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, from Italian pedante 1 obsolete : a male schoolteacher 2 a : one who makes a show of knowledge b : one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge c : a formalist or precisionist in teaching
5.pedantic	bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry	Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, or being a pedant 2 : narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned 3 : UNIMAGINATIVE, PEDESTRIAN - pe·dan·ti·cal·ly /-'dan-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
6.pedestrian	ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin pedestr-, pedester, literally, going on foot, from ped-, pes foot -- more at FOOT 1 : COMMONPLACE, UNIMAGINATIVE 2 a : going or performed on foot b : of, relating to, or designed for walking <a pedestrian mall>
7.pediatrician	physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics	Function: noun : a specialist in pediatrics
8.peerless	having no equal; incomparable	Function: adjective : MATCHLESS, INCOMPARABLE
9.pejorative	(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.	Function: noun : a pejorative word or phrase
10.pell	-mell in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell
11.pellucid	transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin pellucidus, from per through + lucidus lucid -- more at FOR 1 : admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion 2 : reflecting light evenly from all surfaces 3 : easy to understand - pel·lu·cid·ly /p&-'lü-s&d-lE/ adverb
12.penance	self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin poenitentia penitence 1 : an act of self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin 2 : a sacramental rite that is practiced in Roman, Eastern, and some Anglican churches and that consists of private confession, absolution, and a penance directed by the confessor 3 : something (as a hardship or penalty ) resembling an act of penance (as in compensating for an offense)
13.penchant	strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars	Function: noun Etymology: French, from present participle of pencher to incline, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin pendicare, from Latin pendere to weigh : a strong and continued inclination; broadly : LIKING synonym see LEANING
14.pendant	(pendent) hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English pendaunt, from Middle French pendant, from present participle of pendre to hang, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin pendere, from Latin pendEre; akin to Latin pendere to weigh, estimate, pay, pondus weight 1 : something suspended: as a : an ornament (as on a necklace) allowed to hang free b : an electrical fixture suspended from the ceiling 2 : a hanging ornament of roofs or ceilings much used in the later styles of Gothic architecture 3 : a length of line usually used as a connector on a boat or ship; especially : a short rope hanging from a spar and having at its free end a block or spliced thimble 4 chiefly British : PENNANT 1a 5 a : COMPANION PIECE b : something secondary or supplementary
15.pendulous	hanging; suspended	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin pendulus, from pendEre to hang 1 archaic : poised without visible support 2 a : suspended so as to swing freely <branches hung with pendulous vines> b : inclined or hanging downward <pendulous jowls> 3 : marked by vacillation, indecision, or uncertainty - pen·du·lous·ness noun
16.penitent	repentant; N.	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin paenitent-, paenitens, from present participle of paenitEre to cause regret, feel regret, perhaps from paene almost : feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : REPENTANT - pen·i·tent·ly adverb
17.pensive	dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English pensif, from Middle French, from penser to think, from Latin pensare to ponder, frequentative of pendere to weigh -- more at PENDANT 1 : musingly or dreamily thoughtful 2 : suggestive of sad thoughtfulness - pen·sive·ly adverb - pen·sive·ness noun
18.penumbra	partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural pen·um·brae /-(")brE, -"brI/; or -bras Etymology: New Latin, from Latin paene almost + umbra shadow -- more at UMBRAGE 1 a : a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light b : a shaded region surrounding the dark central portion of a sunspot 2 : a surrounding or adjoining region in which something exists in a lesser degree : FRINGE 3 : a body of rights held to be guaranteed by implication in a civil constitution - pen·um·bral /-br&l/ adjective
19.penury	extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin penuria, paenuria want; perhaps akin to Latin paene almost 1 : a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (as money); especially : severe poverty 2 : extreme and often niggardly frugality synonym see POVERTY
20.peon	landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural peons or pe·o·nes /pA-'O-nEz/ Etymology: Portuguese peão & French pion, from Medieval Latin pedon-, pedo foot soldier -- more at PAWN 1 : any of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: as a : INFANTRYMAN b : ORDERLY 2 [Spanish peón, from Latin pedon-, pedo] : a member of the landless laboring class in Spanish America 3 plural peons a : a person held in compulsory servitude to a master for the working out of an indebtedness b : DRUDGE, MENIAL
21.perceptive	insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception	Function: adjective 1 : responsive to sensory stimuli : DISCERNING <a perceptive eye> 2 a : capable of or exhibiting keen perception : OBSERVANT <a perceptive scholar> b : characterized by sympathetic understanding or insight - per·cep·tive·ly adverb - per·cep·tive·ness noun - per·cep·tiv·i·ty /(")p&r-"sep-'ti-v&-tE/ noun
22.percussion	striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin percussion-, percussio, from percutere to beat, from per- thoroughly + quatere to shake 1 : the act of percussing : as a : the striking of a percussion cap so as to set off the charge in a firearm b : the beating or striking of a musical instrument c : the act or technique of tapping the surface of a body part to learn the condition of the parts beneath by the resultant sound 2 : the striking of sound on the ear 3 : percussion instruments that form a section of a band or orchestra - percussion adjective
23.perdition	damnation; complete ruin; hell	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English perdicion, from Late Latin perdition-, perditio, from Latin perdere to destroy, from per- through + dare to give -- more at PER-, DATE 1 a archaic : utter destruction b obsolete : LOSS 2 a : eternal damnation b : HELL
24.peregrination	journey; V. peregrinate	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -nat·ed; -nat·ing intransitive senses : to travel especially on foot : WALK transitive senses : to walk or travel over : TRAVERSE - per·e·gri·na·tion /"per-&-gr&-'nA-sh&n/ noun
25.peremptory	demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy, from per- thoroughly + emere to take -- more at REDEEM 1 a : putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay <a peremptory mandamus> b : admitting of no contradiction <a peremptory conclusion based on absolute evidence> 2 : expressive of urgency or command <a peremptory call> 3 a : characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance <how insolent of late he is become, how proud, how peremptory -- Shakespeare> b : indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature : HAUGHTY <a peremptory tone> <peremptory disregard of an objection> synonym see MASTERFUL - pe·remp·to·ri·ly /-'rem(p)-t(&-)r&-lE; -"rem(p)-'tOr-&-lE, -'tor-/ adverb - pe·remp·to·ri·ness /-'rem(p)-t(&-)rE-n&s/ noun
26.perennial	something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin perennis, from per- throughout + annus year -- more at PER-, ANNUAL 1 : present at all seasons of the year 2 : persisting for several years usually with new herbaceous growth from a perennating part <perennial asters> 3 a : PERSISTENT, ENDURING <perennial traditions> b : continuing without interruption : CONSTANT, PERPETUAL <the perennial quest for certainty> <a perennial student> c : regularly repeated or renewed : RECURRENT <death is a perennial literary theme> synonym see CONTINUAL - perennial noun - pe·ren·ni·al·ly /-nE-&-lE/ adverb
27.perfidious	treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery	Function: adjective : of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy synonym see FAITHLESS - per·fid·i·ous·ly adverb - per·fid·i·ous·ness noun
28.perforate	pierce; put a hole through	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -rat·ed; -rat·ing Etymology: Latin perforatus, past participle of perforare to bore through, from per- through + forare to bore -- more at BORE transitive senses 1 : to make a hole through <an ulcer perforates the duodenal wall>; especially : to make a line of holes in to facilitate separation 2 : to pass through or into by or as if by making a hole intransitive senses : to penetrate a surface - per·fo·rate /'p&r-f(&-)r&t, -f&-"rAt/ adjective - per·fo·ra·tor /-f&-"rA-t&r/ noun
29.perfunctory	done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin perfunctorius, from Latin perfungi to accomplish, get through with, from per- through + fungi to perform -- more at PER-, FUNCTION 1 : characterized by routine or superficiality : MECHANICAL <a perfunctory smile> 2 : lacking in interest or enthusiasm - per·func·to·ri·ly /-t(&-)r&-lE/ adverb - per·func·to·ri·ness /-t(&-)rE-n&s/ noun
30.perigee	point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French, from New Latin perigeum, from Greek perigeion, from neuter of perigeios near the earth, from peri- + gE earth : the point in the orbit of an object (as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth; also : the point nearest a planet or a satellite (as the moon) reached by an object orbiting it -- compare APOGEE - peri·ge·an /"per-&-'jE-&n/ adjective
31.perimeter	outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English perimetre, from Latin perimetros, from Greek, from peri- + metron measure -- more at MEASURE 1 a : the boundary of a closed plane figure b : the length of a perimeter 2 : a line or strip bounding or protecting an area 3 : outer limits -- often used in plural
32.peripatetic	walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy	Function: noun 1 capitalized : a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism 2 : PEDESTRIAN, ITINERANT 3 plural : movement or journeys hither and thither
33.peripheral	of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest	Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part 2 : of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system <peripheral nerves> 3 : of, relating to, or being the outer part of the field of vision <good peripheral vision> 4 : AUXILIARY, SUPPLEMENTARY <peripheral equipment>; also : of or relating to computer peripherals - pe·riph·er·al·ly adverb
34.periphery	outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -er·ies Etymology: Middle French peripherie, from Late Latin peripheria, from Greek periphereia, from peripherein to carry around, from peri- + pherein to carry -- more at BEAR 1 : the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve; also : the perimeter of a polygon 2 : the external boundary or surface of a body 3 a : the outward bounds of something as distinguished from its internal regions or center : CONFINES b : an area lying beyond the strict limits of a thing
35.perjury	false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath	Function: noun : the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
36.permeable	that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge	Function: adjective : capable of being permeated : PENETRABLE; especially : having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through <a permeable membrane> <permeable limestone>
37.pernicious	very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French pernicieus, from Latin perniciosus, from pernicies destruction, from per- + nec-, nex violent death -- more at NOXIOUS 1 : highly injurious or destructive : DEADLY 2 archaic : WICKED - per·ni·cious·ly adverb - per·ni·cious·ness noun synonyms PERNICIOUS, BANEFUL, NOXIOUS, DELETERIOUS, DETRIMENTAL mean exceedingly harmful. PERNICIOUS implies irreparable harm done through evil or insidious corrupting or undermining <the claim that pornography has a pernicious effect on society>. BANEFUL implies injury through poisoning or destroying <the baneful notion that discipline destroys creativity>. NOXIOUS applies to what is both offensive and injurious to the health of a body or mind <noxious chemical fumes>. DELETERIOUS applies to what has an often unsuspected harmful effect <a diet found to have deleterious effects>. DETRIMENTAL implies obvious harmfulness to something specified <the detrimental effects of excessive drinking>.
38.peroration	conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English peroracyon, from Latin peroration-, peroratio, from perorare 1 : the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration 2 : a highly rhetorical speech - per·o·ra·tion·al /"per-&-'rA-shn&l, "p&r-, -sh&-n&l/ adjective
39.perpetrate	commit an offense; do (something wrong)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -trat·ed; -trat·ing Etymology: Latin perpetratus, past participle of perpetrare, from per- through + patrare to accomplish, from pater father -- more at FATHER : to bring about or carry out (as a crime or deception) : COMMIT - per·pe·tra·tion /"p&r-p&-'trA-sh&n/ noun - per·pe·tra·tor /'p&r-p&-"trA-t&r/ noun
40.perpetual	everlasting	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English perpetuel, from Middle French, from Latin perpetuus uninterrupted, from per- through + petere to go to -- more at FEATHER 1 a : continuing forever : EVERLASTING b (1) : valid for all time (2) : holding (as an office) for life or for an unlimited time 2 : occurring continually : indefinitely long-continued 3 : blooming continuously throughout the season synonym see CONTINUAL - per·pet·u·al·ly adverb
41.perpetuate	make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin perpetuatus, past participle of perpetuare, from perpetuus : to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely <perpetuate the species> - per·pet·u·a·tion /-"pe-ch&-'wA-sh&n/ noun - per·pet·u·a·tor /-'pe-ch&-"wA-t&r/ noun
42.perquisite	(perk) any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, property acquired by means other than inheritance, from Medieval Latin perquisitum, from neuter of perquisitus, past participle of perquirere to purchase, acquire, from Latin, to search for thoroughly, from per- thoroughly + quaerere to seek 1 : a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages; especially : one expected or promised 2 : GRATUITY, TIP 3 : something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession
43.personable	attractive (in personality or appearance)	Function: adjective : pleasant or amiable in person : ATTRACTIVE - per·son·able·ness noun
44.perspicacious	(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin perspicac-, perspicax, from perspicere : of acute mental vision or discernment : KEEN synonym see SHREWD - per·spi·ca·cious·ly adverb - per·spi·ca·cious·ness noun - per·spi·cac·i·ty /-'ka-s&-tE/ noun
45.perspicuity	clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin perspicuus transparent, perspicuous, from perspicere : plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation <a perspicuous argument> synonym see CLEAR - per·spi·cu·ity /"p&r-sp&-'kyü-&-tE/ noun - per·spic·u·ous·ly /p&r-'spi-ky&-w&s-lE/ adverb - per·spic·u·ous·ness noun
46.perspicuous	(of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin perspicuus transparent, perspicuous, from perspicere : plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation <a perspicuous argument> synonym see CLEAR - per·spi·cu·ity /"p&r-sp&-'kyü-&-tE/ noun - per·spic·u·ous·ly /p&r-'spi-ky&-w&s-lE/ adverb - per·spic·u·ous·ness noun
47.pert	(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, open, bold, pert, modification of Old French apert, from Latin apertus open, from past participle of aperire to open 1 a : saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured b : being trim and chic : JAUNTY <a pert little hat> c : piquantly stimulating <is a pert notion> 2 : LIVELY, VIVACIOUS - pert·ly adverb - pert·ness noun
48.pertinacious	holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin pertinac-, pertinax, from per- thoroughly + tenac-, tenax tenacious, from tenEre 1 a : adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design b : perversely persistent 2 : stubbornly unyielding or tenacious synonym see OBSTINATE - per·ti·na·cious·ly adverb - per·ti·na·cious·ness noun - per·ti·nac·i·ty /-'a-s&-tE/ noun
49.pertinent	suitable; to the point; relevant	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin pertinent-, pertinens, present participle of pertinEre : having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand synonym see RELEVANT - per·ti·nent·ly adverb
50.perturb	disturb greatly	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French perturber, from Latin perturbare to throw into confusion, from per- + turbare to disturb -- more at TURBID 1 : to disturb greatly in mind : DISQUIET 2 : to throw into confusion : DISORDER 3 : to cause to experience a perturbation synonym see DISCOMPOSE - per·turb·able /-'t&r-b&-b&l/ adjective
51.peruse	read through with care; N. perusal	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): pe·rused; pe·rus·ing Etymology: Middle English, to use up, deal with in sequence, from Latin per- thoroughly + Middle English usen to use 1 a : to examine or consider with attention and in detail : STUDY b : to look over or through in a casual or cursory manner 2 : READ; especially : to read over in an attentive or leisurely manner - pe·rus·al /-'rü-z&l/ noun - pe·rus·er noun
52.pervasive	spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate	Function: adjective : that pervades or tends to pervade <a pervasive odor> - per·va·sive·ly adverb - per·va·sive·ness noun
53.perverse	purposely continuing to do something wrong; stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted; directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable; Ex. perverse satisfaction; Ex. Hannibal Lecter in a perverse mood; N. perversity	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin perversus, from past participle of pervertere 1 a : turned away from what is right or good : CORRUPT b : IMPROPER, INCORRECT c : contrary to the evidence or the direction of the judge on a point of law <perverse verdict> 2 a : obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted : WRONGHEADED b : arising from or indicative of stubbornness or obstinacy 3 : marked by peevishness or petulance : CRANKY synonym see CONTRARY - per·verse·ly adverb - per·verse·ness noun - per·ver·si·ty /p&r-'v&r-s&-tE, -stE/ noun
54.perversion	corruption; turning from right to wrong	Function: noun 1 : the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted 2 : a perverted form; especially : an aberrant sexual practice especially when habitual and preferred to normal coitus
55.pessimism	belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic	Function: noun Etymology: French pessimisme, from Latin pessimus worst -- more at PEJORATIVE 1 : an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome 2 a : the doctrine that reality is essentially evil b : the doctrine that evil overbalances happiness in life - pes·si·mist /-mist/ noun
56.pestilential	(pestilent) causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague)	Function: adjective 1 a : causing or tending to cause pestilence : DEADLY b : of or relating to pestilence 2 : morally harmful : PERNICIOUS 3 : giving rise to vexation or annoyance : IRRITATING - pes·ti·len·tial·ly /-'len(t)-sh(&-)lE/ adverb
57.pestle	tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English pestel, from Middle French, from Latin pistillum, from pinsere to pound, crush; akin to Greek ptissein to crush, Sanskrit pinasti he pounds 1 : a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar 2 : any of various devices for pounding, stamping, or pressing [pestle illustration]
58.petrify	turn to stone; cause to become stonelike; stun or paralyze	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing Etymology: Middle French petrifier, from petr- + -ifier -ify transitive senses 1 : to convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter 2 : to make rigid or inert like stone: a : to make lifeless or inactive : DEADEN <slogans are apt to petrify a man's thinking -- Saturday Review> b : to confound with fear, amazement, or awe <a novel about an airline pilot that will petrify you -- Martin Levin> intransitive senses : to become stone or of stony hardness or rigidity
59.petty	trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): pet·ti·er; -est Etymology: Middle English pety small, minor, alteration of petit 1 : having secondary rank or importance : MINOR, SUBORDINATE 2 : having little or no importance or significance 3 : marked by or reflective of narrow interests and sympathies : SMALL-MINDED - pet·ti·ly /'pe-t&l-E/ adverb - pet·ti·ness /'pe-tE-n&s/ noun
60.petulant	touchy; peevish; ill-tempered	Function: adjective Etymology: L or Middle French; Middle French, from Latin petulant-, petulans; akin to Latin petere to go to, attack, seek -- more at FEATHER 1 : insolent or rude in speech or behavior 2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : PEEVISH - pet·u·lant·ly adverb
61.pharisaical	pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical	Function: adjective : marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness - phar·i·sa·ical·ly /-k(&-)lE/ adverb - phar·i·sa·ical·ness /-k&l-n&s/ noun
62.phenomena	observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -nas nonstandard : PHENOMENON usage Phenomena has been in occasional use as a singular for more than 400 years and its plural phenomenas for more than 350. Our evidence shows that it is primarily a speech form used by poets, critics, and professors, among others, but one that sometimes turns up in edited prose <the Borgia were, in modern terms, a media phenomena -- Economist>. It is etymologically no more irregular than stamina, agenda, and candelabra, but it has nowhere near the frequency of use that they have, and while they are standard, phenomena is still rather borderline.
63.philanderer	faithless lover; flirt	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): -dered; phi·lan·der·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: from obsolete philander lover, philanderer, probably from the name Philander of a man : to have casual or illicit sexual relations with a woman or with many women; especially : to be sexually unfaithful to one's wife - phi·lan·der·er /-d&r-&r/ noun