| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, esp. when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| persevering |
steadfast in following a course of action or holding a belief; tenacious; persistent. |
| Persia |
an ancient empire that flourished in southwestern Asia from about the sixth to the fourth century B.C., centered in what is now Iran; Persian Empire. [2 definitions] |
| Persian |
of or pertaining to Iran or Persia or its people, culture, language, or the like. [5 definitions] |
| Persian cat |
any of a breed of domestic cat that was originally developed in Persia and the Middle East and that has long hair and a broad, round head. |
| Persian Gulf |
an extension of the Arabian Sea between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. |
| Persian lamb |
the silky, tightly curled black or gray pelt of a lamb of the karakul sheep of Asia, used in the making of fur coats and hats. |
| Persian rug |
a handwoven rug made in Iran, having rich, harmonious colors in a variety of complex floral, foliate, and animal patterns. |
| persiflage |
playful teasing; banter. [2 definitions] |
| persimmon |
a juicy, orange or reddish fruit, larger than but similar to a plum in texture of skin and pulp, or any of the mostly tropical trees that bear this fruit. |
| persist |
to endure or continue steadfastly, stubbornly, or tenaciously. [3 definitions] |
| persistence |
the act of persisting. [3 definitions] |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on, despite opposition or difficulties. [3 definitions] |
| persistent depressive disorder |
a condition of chronic mild depression or irritability that is often accompanied by other symptoms, including low self-esteem, eating or sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Formerly called dysthymia. |
| persnickety |
(informal) fussy or demanding. [2 definitions] |
| person |
a human being. [4 definitions] |
| persona |
in psychology, the outer personality, façade, or public identity an individual presents to others. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| personae |
the characters in a play, novel, opera, or other work of fiction; dramatis personae. |
| personage |
a person, esp. one of importance. [2 definitions] |
| persona grata |
(Latin) a person who is acceptable or welcome, esp. a diplomat acceptable to the government to which he or she has been assigned. |