vocab Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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mouth; opening
A
orifice
2
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correct spelling
A
orthography
3
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a science dealing w/ prehistoric life through studying fossils
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paleontology
4
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to ease; lessen; soothe
A
palliate
5
Q
self confidence; showy manner
A
panache
6
Q
general; widespread
A
pandemic
7
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an expression of praise
A
panegyric
8
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a model; example
A
paradigm
9
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local, narrow, limited
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parochial
10
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a work that imitates another in a ridiculous manner
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parody
11
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sudden outburst; fit
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paroxysm
12
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evident/obvious
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patent
13
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a minor misdeed or misbehavior
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peccadillo
14
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pertaining to money
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pecuniary
15
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tending to show off ones learning
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pedantic
