Words Starting with “P”

A person who gambles, especially on horse races or sports.

The hardened, thickened, and often darkened larval skin of certain insects, especially flies of the suborder Cyclorrhapha, which serves as a protective case for the developing pupa.

Plural form of 'purist': a person who insists on strict adherence to traditional rules, traditional styles, or absolute correctness in a particular subject, art, or activity.

An obsolete term for a low, disreputable, or slovenly woman; a harlot or jade.

To cause someone to experience a great deal of suffering, emotional distress, or extreme difficulty.