Word Of The Day 7 Flashcards
(8 cards)
A model or pattern of excellence
Paragon
Although Joyce was a paragon of a virtue she was also good fun to be around
A patten that serves as a model or example
Paradigm
Michael Jordan is a paradigm of a professional basket ball player
A conference, especially between enemies
Parley
A parley was scheduled between the leaders of the opposition nations
The leader of a family or tribe
Patriarch
Abraham is considered one of rhetoric patriach of Hebrew religion
An inheritance from a father or an ancestor; anything inherited
Patrimony
Ill will in the family was a result of arguing over the Patrimony
A slight or trifling sin; a minor offense
Peccadillo
Norm thought running over a armadillo was a peccadillo
Consisting of or relating to money
Pecuniary
Alex’s concerns about college were specifically pecuniary.
Ordinary; moving on foot
Pedestrian
The pedestrian crosswalk is marked with white lines run across th street