06-01-2023 Flashcards by Savannah Fuller | Brainscape

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philanthropic

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charitable, giving

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phlegmatic

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uninterested, unresponsive

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pillage

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to seize or plunder, especially in war

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pinnacle

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the highest point

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pithy

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concisely meaningful

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pittance

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a very small amount, especially relating to money

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placate

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to ease the anger of, soothe

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placid

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calm, peaceful

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platitude

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an uninspired remark, cliché

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plaudits

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enthusiastic approval, applause

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plausible

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believable, reasonable

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plenitude

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an abundance

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plethora

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an abundance, excess

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pliable

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flexible

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poignant

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deeply affecting, moving

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polemic

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an aggressive argument against a specific opinion

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portent

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an omen

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potable

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suitable for drinking

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potentate

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one who has great power, a ruler

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pragmatic

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practical