parsimonious -- excessively thrifty
pie in the sky -- A promise of heaven in some vague future while suffering today.
placebos -- medicinal drug
placket -- A piece of cloth sewn under an opening (like your underwear pocket)
plastered -- very drunk
play on words -- NRI becoming Not required indians
plume
Prelude
propitiation -- The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
Purgatory -- a temporary condition of torment or suffering
Putrid -- highly decomposed
Pinata -- Plaything stuffed with toys and candy, suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break
