05-18-2023 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
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orthodox
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conventional, conforming to established protocol
2
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oscillate
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to sway from one side to the other
3
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ostensible
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appearing as such, seemingly
4
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ostentatious
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excessively showy, glitzy
5
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ostracism
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exclusion from a group
6
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pacific
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soothing
7
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palatable
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agreeable to the taste or sensibilities
8
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palette
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a range of colors or qualities
9
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palliate
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to reduce the severity of
10
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pallid
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lacking color
11
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panacea
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a remedy for all ills or difficulties
12
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paradigm
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an example that is a perfect pattern or model
13
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paradox
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an apparently contradictory statement that is perhaps true
14
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paragon
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a model of excellence or perfection
15
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paramount
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greatest in importance, rank, character
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pariah
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an outcast
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parody
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a satirical imitation
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parsimony
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frugality, stinginess
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partisan
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a follower, adherent
20
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patent
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readily seen or understood, clear
