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21 Cards in this Set
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paradox |
a contradiction or dilemma |
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paragon |
model of excellence |
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pedant |
someone who shows off learning |
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perfidious |
willing to betray someone's trust |
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perfunctory |
done in a routine way |
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permeate |
to penetrate |
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philanthropy |
charity; a desire to promote goodness |
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placate |
to sooth or pacify |
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plastic |
able to be molded |
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plethora |
excess |
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pragmatic |
practical, as opposed to idealistic |
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precipitate |
to throw violently or bring about abruptly |
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prevaricate |
to lie or derivate from the truth |
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pristine |
clean |
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prodigal |
lavish, wasteful |
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proliferate |
to increase in number quickly |
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propitiate |
to conciliate; to appease |
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propriety |
correct behavior |
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prudence |
wisdom |
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pungent |
sharp scent/odor |
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quiescent |
motionless |
