Deck 23 Flashcards
Nebulous
In the form of a cloud or haze
Unclear, vague, ill-defined
Nostrum
A medicine, esp. one not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person
Pet scheme or favorite remedy for bringing out social/political reform
“Magic formula”
Notional
Existing only in theory; speculative
Notwithstanding
In spite of
Nevertheless
Nugatory
Of no value or importance
Odious
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive
Olio
Misc collection of things; variety act or show
Overture
Intro to something more substantial
Proposal, proposition (peace talks)
Pacific
Peaceful in character or intent
Paean
Song (or anything) of praise or triumph
Pandemic
Prevalent over the whole country or the world
Pander
Gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit
Pantheon
All the gods of a people or a religion collectively
Building in which illustrious dead of a nation are buried
Group of particularly respected, famous, or important people
Parable
Simple story used to illustrate moral or spiritual lesson; as told by Jesus in the Gospels
Paramount
More important than anything else; supreme
Paramour
Lover; illicit partner of a married person
Parlous
Full of danger or uncertainty; precarious
Greatly or excessively
Parochial
Relating to a church parish
Limited or narrow outlook or scope
Parsimony
Extreme unwillingness to spend money
Parvenu
Person of obscure origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity
