Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
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pedestrian
A
person or thing that is ordinary or dull
2
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pejorative
A
having a negative effect, insulting
3
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perdition
A
damnation, ruin
4
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perfunctory
A
done without care
5
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perspicacity
A
keenness of judgement
6
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peruse
A
to read carefully, to scrutinize
7
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quagmire
A
a swamp; a difficult situation
8
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quandary
A
a puzzling situation; dilemma
9
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quasi-
A
resembling
10
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querulous
A
complaining; grumbling
11
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quiddity
A
an essential quality
12
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raiment
A
clothing
13
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rakish
A
carefree; dashing
14
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ratiocinate
A
to reason
15
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rationalize
A
to make an excuse for
