217. Paradoxical, Contradictory

Paradoxical: Seemingly contradictory
Contradictory: Opposed

218. Pariah, Outcast

Pariah: Social reject
Outcast: One excluded

219. Parsimonious, Miserly

Miserly: Extremely stingy

220. Paucity, Scarcity

Paucity: Small amount
Scarcity: Insufficient supply

221. Pedantic, Scholarly

Scholarly: Academic in nature

222. Penchant, Inclination

Penchant: Strong liking
Inclination: Natural tendency

223. Perfidious, Treacherous

Perfidious: Deceitful and untrustworthy
Treacherous: Betraying trust

224. Permeate, Penetrate

Permeate: Spread through
Penetrate: Enter forcefully

225. Pernicious, Destructive

Destructive: Causing damage

226. Pertinacious, Tenacious

Pertinacious: Holding firmly

227. Phlegmatic, Calm

Phlegmatic: Unemotional
Calm: Peaceful

228. Placid, Tranquil

Placid: Calm and peaceful
Tranquil: Free from disturbance