| A | B |
| altercation | a noisy quarrel |
| altruism | concern for the welfare of others; unselfishishness |
| ephemeral | lasting for a very sort time; transitory; not everlasting |
| epitaph | an inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person buried there |
| epitome | a typical representation of something |
| eponymous | referring to the name of a person, a mythical being, or a literary figure associated with something |
| paradigm | an example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept |
| paradox | a statement that seems contradictory but contains a truth or valid deduction |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| parameter | in mathematics, a constant that has variable values/ a boundary |
| peripatetic | walking or traveling about |
| peripheral | pertaining tothe boundary of an area/of minor importance |
| anathema | a person or thing detested and shunned/ a curse |
| antithesis | an exact opposite; a complete contrast |
| epithet | a word or phrase used positively or negatively that characterizes or describes a person or thing |