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paradigm

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(n) model or pattern; worldview, set of shared assumptions, values

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paradox

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(n) contradiction, or seeming contradiction that is actually true

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pariah

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(n) social outcast, untouchable

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paucity

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(n) scarcity, the state of being small in number

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peccadillo

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(n) small sin or fault

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Pedestrian

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(adj) ordinary, dull, commonplace

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Penchant

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(n) liking or inclination

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Perfidious

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(adj) disloyal, treacherous, violating one’s trust

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Pervasive

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(adj) tending to spread throughout

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Pious

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(adj) devout; religiously reverent and dutiful

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pith

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(n) core, essence; significance or weight

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placate

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(v) satisfy or calm down (angry person) by conciliatory gestures

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placid

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(adj) peaceful, calm, tranquil

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plastic

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(adj) easily influenced

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polarized

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(adj) divided into sharply opposed groups

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ponderous

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(adj) heavy; bulky and unwieldy; dull, labored

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posthumous

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(adj) happening or continuing after death

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potentate

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(n) ruler, person of great power

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pragmatic

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(adj) practical; dealing with actual facts and reality

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preamble

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(n) introductory statement, preface

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precarious

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(adj) unstable, insecure, dangerous

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preempt

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(v) prevent; take the place of, supplant; take before someone else can

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presumptive

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(adj) based on inference or assumption; providing reasonable grounds for belief

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presumptuous

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(adj) too bold or forward; going beyond that which is proper

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principled

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(adj) having high moral standards

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probity

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(n) honesty, integrity

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prodigal

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(adj) wasteful, extravagant; giving abundantly, lavish

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prodigious

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(adj) extraordinarily large, impressive

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profilgate

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(adj) completely and shamelessly immoral, or extremely wasteful

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proliferate

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(v) increase or spread rapidly or excessively

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propriety

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(n) conforming to good manners or appropriate behavior; justness

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prosaic

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(adj) dull, ordinary

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proscribe

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(v) prohibit, outlaw; denounce; exile or banish

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Prudent

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(adj) wise in practical matter, carefully providing for the future

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Pugnacious

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(adj) inclined to fight, combative

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