| A | B |
| Primus (L) | "first" |
| premier (adj) | first in time or importance |
| premier (n.) | a prime minister or head of state |
| premiere | the first public performance of something |
| primate (1) | an archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among others |
| primate (2) | a monkey, ape, or human |
| prime (n.) | first in rank, excellence, quality, importance, or time |
| prime (adj.) | chief; most important |
| prime (tr. v.) | to prepare something or someone for use or action |
| primeval | belonging to the first ages; ancient |
| primordial | primeval; original; fundamental |
| Post (L) | "after" |
| posterior | situated behind or at the back |
| posterity (n.) | future generations or one's descendants |
| posthumous | occurring or continuing after death |
| Humus (L) | "earth" |