peruse, v. [read].
perverse, a. perverted, misdirected, [erring], depraved, vitiated; intractable, [obstinate], [stubborn], [contrary], [headstrong], [indocile]. Antonyms: See obedient.
perversion, n. [debasement], [vitiation], [corruption], [falsification].
pervert, v. [lead astray], [corrupt], [debase], [vitiate]; [misuse], [misapply], [misinterpret], [distort], [falsify].
pervious, a. [permeable], [penetrable]. Antonym: [impervious].
pesky, a. (Colloq.) [vexatious], [troublesome].
pessimistic, a. [gloomy], [foreboding], [hopeless].
pest, n. [pestilence], [plague], [scourge]; [curse], [nuisance], [annoyance], infliction, bane.
pester, v. [plague], badger, [harass], harry, [tease], [torment], [hector], [disturb], [molest].
pest house, n. lazaretto, lazar-house.