8th Grade Vocab Words (Quiz 4/19)

Pang (noun) – a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

Panorama (noun) – an unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer

Perspective (noun) – a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view

Phenomenon (noun) – a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question; a remarkable person, thing, or event

Pioneer (noun) – a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area

Pithy (adjective) – (of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive

Pivotal (adjective) – of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

Plausible (adjective) – (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable

Plunder (verb) – steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

Porous (adjective) – (of a rock or other material) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass

Preposterous (adjective) – contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

Principal (adjective) – first in order of importance; main

Prodigy (noun) – a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities

Proficient (adjective) – competent or skilled in doing or using something

Profound (adjective) – (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense; (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight

Pseudonym (noun) – a fictitious name, especially one used by an author

Pungent (adjective) – having a sharply strong taste or smell