vocab 14 Flashcards
orifice (n.)
an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
orthography (n.)
the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
paleontology (n.)
a science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains
palliate (v.)
to moderate the intensity of
panache (n.)
flamboyance in style and action; self confidence, showy
pandemic (adj.)
an outbreak or product of sudden rapid spread, growth, or development
panegyric (n.)
elaborate praise
paradigm (n.)
an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype
parochial (adj.)
narrow minded
parody (n.)
a feeble or ridiculous imitation
paroxysm (n.)
a sudden violent emotion or action
patent (adj.)
obvious; easily recognizable
peccadillo (n.)
a slight offense
pecuniary (adj.)
consisting of or measured in money
pedantic (adj.)
ostentatiously learned
