Deck 35 Flashcards

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prowess

A

exceptional skill or strength; uncommon bravery

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prudent

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careful, having foresight

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prurient

A

having lustful thoughts or desires; causing lust

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psyche

A

the human soul; the mind; the spirit

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pummel

A

to pound or punch with the fists

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punctilious

A

meticulously attentive to detail; scrupulously exact

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pundit

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an expert; an authority; a learned person

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pungent

A

sharp-tasting or sharp-smelling; acrid; caustic

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punitive

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inflicting a punishment

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purblind

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dim-sighted; practically blind; lacking understanding or imagination

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puritanical

A

severe and strict about morals

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purported

A

rumored; claimed

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putative

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commonly accepted; supposed; reputed

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quaint

A

pleasantly old-fashioned; pituresque

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qualify

A

to modify to restrict

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quasi

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almost; near; resembling

17
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quay

A

a landing on the edge of the water; wharf; pier

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quell

A

to put an end to; to squelch; to suppress

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querulous

A

complaining, grumbling, whining

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query

A

a question; an inquiry

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quiescent

A

motionless; at rest; still

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quintessential

A

being the most perfect example of

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quixotic

A

romantic or idealistic to a foolish or impractical degree

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quizzical

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teasing; mocking; questioning; inquisitive

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quotidian

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daily; everyday; ordinary