Definition: The quality of being easily annoyed or irritated, often resulting in a bad mood.

Example: Her peevishness made it difficult for others to enjoy the gathering.

Definition: A term that refers to the end of a hammer that is opposite the striking face, often used for shaping or peening metal.

Example: The blacksmith used the pein of the hammer to shape the hot metal.

Definition: In a state of confusion or disorder, often involving a chaotic or hurried manner.

Example: The children ran pellmell through the park, laughing and shouting.

Definition: A strong and lasting liking for something or a tendency to do something.

Example: She has a penchant for classical music and often attends concerts.

Definition: Able to enter or pass through something; having a strong or sharp quality that can be felt or noticed.

Example: The penetrating sound of the siren could be heard from miles away.

Definition: In a way that is able to reach deeply into something or to understand something thoroughly.

Example: She looked at him penetratingly, as if trying to see into his soul.

Definition: The state of feeling sorry for something wrong that you have done and wanting to make it right.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he felt a deep sense of penitence and sought forgiveness.

Definition: Feeling or showing regret for wrongdoing or sin.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he felt penitent and sought forgiveness.

Definition: A person who feels sorry for their wrong actions and seeks forgiveness or makes amends.

Example: The penitent approached the priest to confess their mistakes and seek guidance.

Definition: In a way that shows regret or sorrow for having done something wrong.

Example: He spoke penitently, admitting his mistakes and asking for forgiveness.

Definition: Feeling or showing deep, often sad or reflective thought.

Example: She sat by the window with a pensive look on her face, lost in her thoughts.