frequent words "p" Flashcards
1
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paragon
A
model of perfection
2
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partisan
A
one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party
3
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pathological
A
pertaining to disease
4
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paucity
A
scarcity
5
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pedantic
A
showing off learning; bookish
6
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penchant
A
strong inclination; liking
7
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penury
A
severe poverty; stinginess
8
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perennial
A
something long-lasting
9
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perfidious
A
treacherous; disloyal
10
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perfunctory
A
superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, enthusiasm
11
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permeable
A
penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pas through
12
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pervasive
A
spread throughout
13
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phlegmatic
A
calm; not easily disturbed
14
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piety
A
devoutness; reverence for God
15
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placate
A
pacify; conciliate