NSF nationals vocabulary 21 Flashcards
1
Q
pander
A
gratify or indulge
2
Q
pantomime
A
a performance using only actions or gestures
3
Q
paparazzo
A
a photographer who takes pictures of celebrities
4
Q
paralegal
A
a person with training who assists lawyers
5
Q
parietal
A
relating to the side or top of the skull
6
Q
parlay
A
a bet in which the winnings from one wager are used for a subsequent wager
7
Q
parlous
A
dangerous or perilous
8
Q
parochial
A
pertaining to a perish
9
Q
parody
A
a composition that imitates somebody’s style in a humorous style in a funny way
10
Q
paroxysm
A
a sudden uncontrollable attack
11
Q
parquetry
A
a work of wood used on floors
12
Q
pastorate
A
the position or office of a pastor
13
Q
paterfamilias
A
the male head of a family
14
Q
pathography
A
a biography that focuses on negative elements of the subject
15
Q
patronize
A
be a regular client or customer of
