| A | B |
|---|
| perceive | to observe or recognize |
| periodic | occurring at regular intervals |
| persuade | to cause to do somethng by urging or reasoning |
| philosophy | to search for wisdom or knowledge |
| pluralistic | a multitude of characteristics or traits |
| pluralism | existence within a nation of distinct ethnic groups |
| policy | principle or plan of action |
| populace | the common people |
| portray | to depict or describe |
| positive | tending toward progress or agreeable action |
| precede | to come before in time or order |
| precedent | an action used to justify later actions; done for the first time (as in "setting a precedent") |
| precedence | the act or right of coming first |
| predominate | dominating influence over others |
| preferential | giving or receiving one's first choice |
| preoccupy | to absorb totally |
| preserve | to keep from harm or damage |
| prevent | to stop or keep something from happening by taking action |
| primary | first in time, fundamental, main |
| principle | prime source; fundamental truth |
| priority | preceding in time, order, importance |
| procedure | particular method or course of action |
| process | a continuous action involving many steps |
| prohibit | to forbid, bar or hinder |
| promote | to advance, move forward |
| proportion | relationship between parts |
| propose | to suggest a plan of action |
| prosperity | good fortune or state of well being |
| provide | to furnish or supply |
| provision | act of supplying or preparing |
| pursue | to follow according to a plan |
| purpose | an end to be attained; the main reason for an object/idea's existence |
| permitted | give authorization; allow |
| petition | a request for an action or something (usually addressed to the gvt.), protected by the 1st amendment |
| prestigious | having high status; inspiring respect or admiration |
| proponent | a person who advocates or supports something |
| plurality | the most votes although not a true majority. |
| probe | push for further info; investigate; examine thoroughly |
| privatize | to place in the hands of private owners/companies; remove from the public sector |
