Vocabulary and Synonyms

A paroxysm is a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity. Outburst is the closest synonym.

Paucity refers to the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities. Scarcity is the direct synonym, while abundance and plethora are antonyms.

Pathos is a quality that evokes pity or sadness. Misery is the closest synonym among the choices provided.

While pedestrian can mean dull or lacking inspiration, it primarily refers to a person walking along a road. Given the options, 'person on foot' is the intended definition.

Peremptory describes an action or command that is insisting on immediate attention or obedience, often in a brusque way. Decisive is the best fit among the choices.

Perfidy is the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy. Treachery is the direct synonym.

Perfunctory describes an action carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. Unthinking is the most accurate synonym provided.

Perjury is the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath. False swearing is the correct definition.

Permeate means to spread throughout something. Seep into is the most accurate description of this process.

A peccadillo is a relatively unimportant fault or sin. Sin is the closest synonym among the options.

Pernicious means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Malignant is the correct synonym.

Perturbation is a state of anxiety or mental uneasiness. Excitement is the closest synonym in the list, despite the typo 'Clmness'.

Perspicacity is the quality of having a ready insight into things. Discernment is the correct synonym.

Pellucid means translucently clear. See-through is the correct synonym.

The word 'novel' as an adjective means new, original, or unusual. In this context, 'new' is the most accurate synonym.