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palatable
food agrees with one’s taste
parody
funny imitation of poem
parable
to explain a spiritual truth
piggyback
ride on someone else’s back
piggybank
a child’s coin bank
pageant
elaborate public spectacle
polygot
one who speak many language
poet
one who writes poetry
piscivorous
animal which feed on fish
pilferage
to take secretly in small quantities
purist
a person who is particular about correctness in the use of words
panacea
a remedy for all kinds of diseases
pandemonium
a wild and noisy disorder
panegyric
piece of writing full of praise
pantomime
dramatic performance with dumb slow
paramour
sexual partner or lover
parasol
a lady’s umbrella
patriot
one who loves ones country
patronymic
name derived from the father or ancestor
parole
a temrorary release allowed on certain condition