Vocabulary : Pentyl to Penury

Pentyl : The hypothetical radical, C5H11, of pentane and certain of its derivatives. Same as Amyl.
Pentylic : Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, pentyl; as, pentylic alcohol
Penuchle : Alt. of Pinocle
Penult : The last syllable but one of a word; the syllable preceding the final one.
Penultima : Same as Penult.

Penultimate : Last but one; as, the penultimate syllable, the last syllable but one of a word. ;; The penult.
Penumbra : An incomplete or partial shadow. ;; The shadow cast, in an eclipse, where the light is partly, but not wholly, cut off by the intervening body; the space of partial illumination between the umbra, or perfect shadow, on all sides, and the full light. ;; The part of a picture where the shade imperceptibly blends with the light.
Penumbrala : Of or pertaining to a penumbra; resembling a penumbra; partially illuminated.
Penurious : Excessively sparing in the use of money; sordid; stingy; miserly. ;; Not bountiful or liberal; scanty. ;; Destitute of money; suffering extreme want.
Penury : Absence of resources; want; privation; indigence; extreme poverty; destitution. ;; Penuriousness; miserliness.

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