Unit 6 Vocab.

Question 1

(n.) model; example; program

Answer 1

paradigm

Question 2

(n.) model of perfection

Answer 2

paragon

Question 3

(adj.) narrow in outlook; provincial; related to parishes

Answer 3

parochial

Question 4

(n.) humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty

Answer 4

parody

Question 5

(v.) ward off a blow; deflect

Answer 5

parry

Question 6

(n.) stinginess; excessive frugality

Answer 6

parsimony

Question 7

(adj.) incomplete

Answer 7

partial

Question 8

(adj.) biased; having liking for something

Answer 8

partial

Question 9

(adj., noun) one sided; prejudiced; committed to a party

Answer 9

partisan

Question 10

(v.) make impossible; eliminate

Answer 10

preclude

Question 11

(adj.) advanced in development

Answer 11

precocious

Question 12

(n.) creature that seizes and devours another animal; persona who robs or exploits others

Answer 12

predator

Question 13

(n.) former occupant of a post

Answer 13

predecessor

Question 14

(n.) partiality; preference

Answer 14

predilection

Question 15

(adj.) absurd; ridiculous

Answer 15

preposterous

Question 16

(n.) impression produced by achievements or reputation

Answer 16

prestige

Question 17

(adj.) overconfident; impertinently bold; taking liberties

Answer 17

presumptuous

Question 18

(adj.) ostentatious; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious

Answer 18

pretentious

Question 19

(adj.) widespread; generally accepted

Answer 19

prevalent

Question 20

(adj.) insignificant; petty; trifling

Answer 20

paltry