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Verb: pamper Pronunciation: (pam-pu) Pamper meaning: Treat with excessive indulgence. Synonyms: cocker, coddle, cosset, mollycoddle, featherbed, indulge Quotations: Ann Landers – What the vast majority of American children need is to stop being pampered, stop …

Noun: pelmet Pronunciation: (pel-mit) Pelmet meaning: A decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing. Synonyms: cornice, valance, eaves Quotations: Wood – They uncovered her camera, hidden behind what looked …

Verb: pine away Pronunciation: (pIn u’wey) Pine away meaning: Lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief. Synonyms: languish Quotations: Chuck Taylor – It’s hard for me to imagine that Rod Stewart has been pining …

Noun: pugilist Pronunciation: (pyoo-ju-list) Pugilist meaning: One who fights with his fists; esp., a professional prize fighter; a boxer. Synonyms: boxer, fighter, bruiser, pug Quotations: Josh Billings – Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on …

Noun: prop Pronunciation: (próp) Prop meaning: A pole or beam placed beneath something to keep it from falling or shaking. (used as a temporary support) propped, propping, props Quotations : Selena Gomez – A lot …