| Term | Definition |
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paean |
A tribute, song, or expression of praise |
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palatial |
Pertaining to a palace; magnificent |
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palimpest |
An object or place having diverse layers or aspects underneath the surface |
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palpable |
Capable of being touched or felt; tangible; easily perceived |
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paltry |
Pitifully small or worthless |
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panache |
A grand, showy manner or style |
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pandemic |
Occuring over a vast geographic area and affecting a large number of people |
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panegyric |
Elaborate praise |
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paradigm |
An example used as a model |
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paragon |
A model or profile of excellence or perfection |
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paramount |
Supreme; of the utmost importance |
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pare |
To trim off the excess, reduce |
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pariah |
An outcast |
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patent |
Obvious; evident; blatant |
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pathogenic |
Causing disease |