| A | B |
| pantheism | a belief that god exists in all things |
| panorama | to see a wide view; to see all around |
| pandemonium | chaos; lack of order |
| pandemic | a disease striking an entire population |
| panacea | a cure-all; something that solves all the problems; a perfect solution |
| orthodontist | straightener of teeth |
| orthography | the art of correct spelling |
| orthopedic | correctly positioning bone structures(especially in children) |
| orthodox | accepted beliefs; following religious rules closely |
| archaeology | the study of ancient cultures |
| archetype | an original or ruling type from which all copies are made |
| archangel | the ruling or highest ranking angel |
| archaic | ancient |
| perimeter | the measurement around something |
| perihelion | the point at which a celestial body is orbiting closest to the sun |
| periphery | the external boundary of a surface area; the surrounding area |
| pericardium | relating to the muscle around the heart |
| paraprofessional | someone who works with a professional |
| paragon | a model beside which others are compared |
| paradigm | a comparative way of viewing the world |
| para | beside |
| pan | all |
| ortho | straight |
| peri | around |
| arch | ruling; ancient; first |