05-18-2023 Flashcards
orthodox
conventional, conforming to established protocol
oscillate
to sway from one side to the other
ostensible
appearing as such, seemingly
ostentatious
excessively showy, glitzy
ostracism
exclusion from a group
pacific
soothing
palatable
agreeable to the taste or sensibilities
palette
a range of colors or qualities
palliate
to reduce the severity of
pallid
lacking color
panacea
a remedy for all ills or difficulties
paradigm
an example that is a perfect pattern or model
paradox
an apparently contradictory statement that is perhaps true
paragon
a model of excellence or perfection
paramount
greatest in importance, rank, character
pariah
an outcast
parody
a satirical imitation
parsimony
frugality, stinginess
partisan
a follower, adherent
patent
readily seen or understood, clear