P's, Q's, R's Flashcards
1
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paradox
A
a contradiction or dilemma
2
Q
paragon
A
model of excellence or perfection
3
Q
pedant
A
someone who shows off learning
4
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perfidious
A
willing to betray one’s trust
5
Q
perfunctory
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done in a routine way; indifferent
6
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permeate
A
to penetrate (permeate stains & dissolve them)
7
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philanthropy
A
charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness
8
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placate
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to soothe or pacify
9
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plastic
A
able to be molded, altered, or bent
10
Q
plethora
A
excess
11
Q
pragmatic
A
practical as opposed to idealistic
12
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precipitate
A
to throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation (precipitate marriage after knowing each other from 2 months)
13
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prevaricate
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to lie or deviate from the truth
14
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pristine
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fresh and clean; uncorrupted
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prodigal
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lavish, wasteful
