Thurs 25 Flashcards
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Paragon (n)
A
model of excellence or perfection
2
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Pariah (n)
A
an outcast
3
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Pastiche (n)
A
a piece of literature or music imitating other works
4
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Peccadillo (n)
A
a minor sin or offense
5
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Pedant (n)
A
someone who shows off learning
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Pejorative (n)
A
having bad connotations; disparaging
7
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Penury (n)
A
an oppressive lack of resources (as money); extreme poverty
8
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Wan (adj)
A
sickly pale
9
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Winsome (adj)
A
charming; happily engaging
10
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Rococo (adj)
A
very highly ornamented; relating to an 18th century artistic style of elaborate ornamentation
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Ribald (adj)
A
humorous in a vulgar way
