| A | B |
| percussion | The sharp striking of one thing against another. 2. Instruments that make a sound when struck |
| perennial | Living longer than 2 years. |
| permeate | To penetrate through spaces: to spread throughout. |
| persevere | To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles |
| defer | To postpone |
| dilatory | Tending to delay or to postpone |
| elation | Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness. |
| infer | 1. To use available evidence to form a conclusion. 2. To guess |
| contend | To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry. 2. To assert; to put forward an argument. |
| intent | 1. Purpose. 2. Concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action. |