Word List 07 Deck 2 Page 8 Flashcards
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Paragon
A
Symbol of excellence
2
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Parody
A
To ridicule something through a joking imitation
3
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Patronize
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To talk down to; to condescend
4
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Pedant
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One who shows off his learning
5
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Pensive
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Thoughtful
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Perennial
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Lasting forever
7
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Pernicious
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Dangerous
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Pervasive
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Widespread
9
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Phylum
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Classification of the animal kingdom
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Pivotal
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Vitally important
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Platoon
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Group of soldiers
12
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Plumage
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Bird feathers
13
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Ponderous
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Heavy; dull
14
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Postulate
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(n. ) An assumption
(v. ) To assume
15
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Preamble
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Introduction, especially to a constitution
