performer, n. [acrobat], funambulist, equilibrist, [tumbler], contortionist, aerosaltant, [actor], [player], [impersonator].

perfume, n. [fragrance], aroma, redolence, sachet, [incense], emanation, [odor]; attar, musk, patchouli, frankincense, civet, myrrh, pastil, pulvillio. Associated words: exhale, exhalation, cassolette, perfumer, perfumery.

perhaps, adv. [perchance], peradventure, [possibly], haply.

peril, n. See danger.

perilous, a. [dangerous], [hazardous], imperiled, [unsafe]. Antonyms: See [safe].

period, n. [interval].

perishable, a. destructible, impermanent, mortal. Antonyms: [imperishable], [permanent].

perjury, n. [oath-breaking]. Associated words: suborn subornation, suborner, perjurer, perjurous, [forswear].

perk, a. [vain], [trim], [spruce], [smart], [jaunty].

permanence, n. durability, imperishability, [stability], permanency.