Synonyms

                                   ‘0’

Obsolete                                     Discarded, extinct, old

Obligatory                                  Compulsory, necessary

Obscene                                     Immoral, indecent, filthy

Obvious                                      Clear, evident

Oppressive                                 Cruel, tyrannical

Outstanding                               Prominent, eminent

Overcome                                   Conquer, defeat

 Obstinate                                  Determined, firm, perverse

Omnipotent                              Almighty, supreme

Overwhelming                          Crushing, uncontrollable, shattering

                              ‘p’

Pact                                             Treaty, accord, agreement    

Pardon                                        Forgive, excuse

Peak                                            Top, apex

Perpetual                                   Eternal, everlasting

 Pierce                                         Bore, wound, puncture

 Plead                                          Assert, allege, state

 Polite                                          Civil, courteous, refined

Postpone                                    Delay, defer

 Praise                                         Applause, acclaim

Precious                                      Costly, invaluable, dear

Prevent                                       Stop, check, restrain

Pledge                                         Promise, oath, vow

 Probe                                          Search, investigate, explore

 Proceed                                      Advance, progress, move

 Proficient                                    Expert, skilful, adept

 Protect                                        Defend, shield, save

Paucity                                         Dearth; insufficiency, lack      

Persuasive                                   Cogent, impressive

Plausible                                      Believable, probable, reasonable

 Pompous                                    Affected, imperious, ostentatious

Prologue                                      Foreword, preface, introduction

                                ‘Q’

Quarrel                                       Dispute, controversy

 Quiet                                         Calm, peaceful, serene

 Quit                                           Leave, abandon, resign

 Quaint                                      Fanciful, singular, odd

Quick                                        Active, prompt, swift, sudden

 Quote                                     Extract, name, recall, refer to