 | Term | Definition |
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pacific |
soothing |
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palatable |
agreeable to the taste or sensibilities |
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palette |
a range of colors or qualities |
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palliate |
to reduce the severity of |
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pallid |
lacking color |
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panacea |
a remedy for all ills or difficulties |
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paradigm |
an example that is a perfect pattern or model |
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paradox |
an apparently contradictory statement that is perhaps true |
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paragon |
a model of excellence or perfection |
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paramount |
greatest in importance, rank, character |
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pariah |
an outcast |
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parody |
a satirical imitation |
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parsimony |
frugality, stinginess |
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partisan |
a follower, adherent |
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patent |
readily seen or understood, clear |
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pathology |
a deviation from the normal |
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pathos |
an emotion of sympathy |
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paucity |
small in quantity |
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prejorative |
derogatory, uncomplimentary |
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pellucid |
easily intelligible, clear |
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punctilious |
eager to follow rules or conventions |
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pungent |
having a pointed, sharp quality- often used to describe smells |
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punitive |
involving punishment |
