The weird book about hanky panky vocab 2

Question 1

paradox

Answer 1

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

Question 2

paraphrase

Answer 2

Express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Question 3

parochial

Answer 3

having a limited or narrow scope or view

Question 4

parody

Answer 4

An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

Question 5

pensive

Answer 5

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Question 6

peremptory

Answer 6

(especially of a person’s manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.

Question 7

perjure

Answer 7

Willfully tell an untruth when giving evidence to a court; commit perjury.

Question 8

permeate

Answer 8

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Question 9

pernicious

Answer 9

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Question 10

plethora

Answer 10

A large or excessive amount of (something).

Question 11

precocious

Answer 11

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

Question 12

predatory

Answer 12

Relating to or denoting an animal or animals preying naturally on others.

Question 13

prelude

Answer 13

An action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.

Question 14

premise

Answer 14

assertion or proposition

Question 15

prerogative

Answer 15

A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

Question 16

probity

Answer 16

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Question 17

prolific

Answer 17

present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.