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Passive
- adjective - expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb; "academics seem to favor passive sentences"
- lacking in energy or will; "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"- George Meredith
- peacefully resistant in response to injustice; "passive resistance"
- the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb; "`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice"; "`The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive"
Pastier
- adjective - having the sticky properties of an adhesive
- resembling paste in color; pallid; "he looked pasty and red-eyed"; "a complexion that had been pastelike was now chalky white"
Pasties
- noun - (usually used in the plural) one of a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers
- small meat pie or turnover
Pastils
- noun - a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat
Pastime
- noun - a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
- Hobby
Pasting
- verb - cover the surface of; "paste the wall with burlap"
- hit with the fists; "He pasted his opponent"
- join or attach with or as if with glue; "paste the sign on the wall"; "cut and paste the sentence in the text"
Patrial
- noun - a person who has the right to be considered legally a British citizen (by virtue of the birth of a parent or grandparent)
Patrick
- noun - Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
Patriot
- noun - one who loves and defends his or her country
Patrist
- - One versed in patristics.