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vocab 14 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
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orifice (n.)

A

an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass

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orthography (n.)

A

the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage

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paleontology (n.)

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a science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains

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4
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palliate (v.)

A

to moderate the intensity of

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panache (n.)

A

flamboyance in style and action; self confidence, showy

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pandemic (adj.)

A

an outbreak or product of sudden rapid spread, growth, or development

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panegyric (n.)

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elaborate praise

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paradigm (n.)

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an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype

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9
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parochial (adj.)

A

narrow minded

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10
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parody (n.)

A

a feeble or ridiculous imitation

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11
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paroxysm (n.)

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a sudden violent emotion or action

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patent (adj.)

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obvious; easily recognizable

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peccadillo (n.)

A

a slight offense

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14
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pecuniary (adj.)

A

consisting of or measured in money

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pedantic (adj.)

A

ostentatiously learned

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