05-18-2023 Flashcards

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orthodox

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conventional, conforming to established protocol

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oscillate

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to sway from one side to the other

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ostensible

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appearing as such, seemingly

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ostentatious

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excessively showy, glitzy

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ostracism

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exclusion from a group

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pacific

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soothing

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palatable

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agreeable to the taste or sensibilities

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palette

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a range of colors or qualities

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palliate

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to reduce the severity of

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pallid

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lacking color

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panacea

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a remedy for all ills or difficulties

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paradigm

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an example that is a perfect pattern or model

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paradox

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an apparently contradictory statement that is perhaps true

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paragon

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a model of excellence or perfection

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paramount

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greatest in importance, rank, character

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pariah

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an outcast

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parody

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a satirical imitation

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parsimony

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frugality, stinginess

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partisan

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a follower, adherent

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patent

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readily seen or understood, clear