Gre P, Q, R, S

Question 1

Paradigm

Answer 1

1. A typical example or patyern of something; a model
2. A set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles

Question 2

Paradox

Answer 2

1. A seemingly absurd or self contradic

Question 3

Pariah

Answer 3

An outcast

Question 4

Partial

Answer 4

1. Existing only in part; incomplete
2. Favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased

Question 5

Partisan

Answer 5

1. A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
2. Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause

Question 6

Patent

Answer 6

1. A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to excmude others from making, using, or selling an invention
2. Easily recog.isable, obvious
3. Obtain a patent for (an invention) (verb)

Question 7

Pathological

Answer 7

1. Involving, or caused by a disease (physical or mental)
2. Compulsive; obsessive

Question 8

Patronizing

Answer 8

1. Treating someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority

Question 9

Paucity

Answer 9

The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amount; scarcity

Question 10

Peccadillo

Answer 10

A small, relatively unimportant offense or sin.
Peccadillo of sneaking a cookie

Question 11

Pedestrian

Answer 11

1. A person walking along road or in a developed area
2. Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull (adj)

Question 12

Penchant

Answer 12

A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Question 13

Perfidious

Answer 13

Deceitful, untrustworthy

Question 14

Peripheral

Answer 14

1. Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something (adj)
2. Of secondary or minor importance; marginal
3. A peripheral device

Question 15

Pervasive

Answer 15

1. (Especially unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people (adj)

Question 17

Phony

Answer 17

Not genuine; fraudulent
2. A fraudful person or thing

Question 18

Pious

Answer 18

1. Devoutly religious (adj)
2. Making a hypocritical display of virtue

Question 19

Pith

Answer 19

1. The essence of something
2. Spongy white tissue lining the rind of an orange, lemon, and other citrus fruit (noun)

Question 20

Placate

Answer 20

1. Make someone less angry or hostile

Question 21

Placid

Answer 21

1. Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity (adjective)

Question 22

Plastic

Answer 22

1. Plastique
2. (Of a substance or material) easily shaped or molded
3. Offering scope for creativity (adj)

Question 23

Placid

Answer 23

Not easily upset or excited ; calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity

Question 24

Plausible

Answer 24

1. (Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
2. (Of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive

Question 25

Plummet

Answer 25

Fall or droo straight down at high speed
A steep and rapid fall or drop

Question 26

Polarized

Answer 26

Divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
2. Restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially to one direction

Question 27

Ponderous

Answer 27

1. Slow and clumsy bevause of great weight (adj)
2. Dull, laborious, or excessively solemn (adj