Word Of The Day 7 Flashcards

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A model or pattern of excellence

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Paragon

Although Joyce was a paragon of a virtue she was also good fun to be around

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A patten that serves as a model or example

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Paradigm

Michael Jordan is a paradigm of a professional basket ball player

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A conference, especially between enemies

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Parley

A parley was scheduled between the leaders of the opposition nations

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The leader of a family or tribe

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Patriarch

Abraham is considered one of rhetoric patriach of Hebrew religion

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An inheritance from a father or an ancestor; anything inherited

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Patrimony

Ill will in the family was a result of arguing over the Patrimony

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A slight or trifling sin; a minor offense

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Peccadillo

Norm thought running over a armadillo was a peccadillo

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Consisting of or relating to money

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Pecuniary

Alex’s concerns about college were specifically pecuniary.

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Ordinary; moving on foot

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Pedestrian

The pedestrian crosswalk is marked with white lines run across th street

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