Vocabulary #1 Flashcards
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Patent
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A government document giving a person the right to profit from an invention; or to acquire such document, evident, obvious
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Pecuniary
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Having to do with money, in the form of money
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Peremptory
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Arrogant; allowing no denial or refusal; absolute
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Periphery
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An outside boundary; a surrounding region or area
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Perspective
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The effects of a distance or depth on the appearance of objects; point of view.
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Phalanx
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A formation of mass soldiers; a closely united group of
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Phlegmatic
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Sluggish; indifferent; calm
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Pillory
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A device of punishment and public scorn consisting of wooden framework in which the offenders head and arms were placed; to expose; to public ridicule.
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Plaintiff
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A person who initiates the lawsuit; the complaining party.
