P-R Flashcards

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predestination

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(n.) - the concept of destiny or fate

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premonition

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(n.) - a presentiment of the future

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preponderance

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(n.) - a great amount or frequency

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presage

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(n.) - an omen

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prestidigitation

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(n.) - a sleight of hand

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presumptuous

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(adj.) - disrespectfully bold

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profane

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(adj.) - indecent, blasphemous

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profuse

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(adj.) - abundant, lavish, prolific

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propensity

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(n.) - an inclination, preference

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propriety

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(n.) - decency, state of being proper

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protean

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(adj.) - readily taking on various shapes or forms

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prudent

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(adj.) - cautious, careful

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puerile

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(adj.) - immature

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pugnacious

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(adj.) - belligerent

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pulchritude

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(n.) - physical beauty

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punctilious

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(adj.) - eager to follow rules

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pungent

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(adj.) - having a sharp, strong quality especially related to smell

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purport

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(v.) - to present an intention that is often FALSE

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putrid

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(adj.) - rotten, rancid, foul

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quaint

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(adj.) - old-fashioned

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quid

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pro - (n., latin) - a mutually beneficial exchange

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quotidian

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(adj.) - daily, everyday

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radiant

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(adj.) - bright, beaming

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rancid

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(adj.) - rotten, spoiled, disgusting in smell or taste

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ratiocinate

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(v.) - to think, contemplate

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raze

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(v.) - to demolish

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recalcitrant

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(adj.) - defiant

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recalibrate

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(v.) - to readjust or make corrections to

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recapitulate

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(v.) - to repeat, reiterate

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rectify

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(v.) - to set right, correct

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redact

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(v.) - to revise, edit

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redoubtable

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(adj.) - formidable, commanding respect

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redress

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(v.) - to set right or remedy

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reel

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(v.) - to be thrown off balance or feel dizzy

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refrain

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(v.) - to hold oneself back, forbear

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reiterate

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(v.) - to repeat

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relish

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(v.) - to take zestful pleasure in, enjoy the flavor of

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remiss

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(adj.) - negligent, exhibiting carelessness

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render

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(v.) - to say, or to make

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renovate

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(v.) - to restore, return to original state

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repose

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(n.) - rest, sleep

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reprehensible

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(adj.) - deserving criticism

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repudiate

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(v.) - to reject, turn down

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repulse

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(v.) - to cause disgust or distaste, or to drive back, repel

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requisition

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(n.) - a demand for goods, often by an authority

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restitution

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(n.) - compensation, reimbursement

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retaliation

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(n.) - revenge, punishment

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retract

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(v.) - withdraw

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retribution

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(n.) - vengeance, revenge, payback

50
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revel

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(v.) - to enjoy