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32 Cards in this Set
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pacify
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to calm down
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pact
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an arrangement
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paean
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song of praise or joy
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palatable
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pleasant to the taste
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palatial
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magnificent
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paleontology
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study of prehistoric life
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pall (two meanings)
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something that covers or conceals (n); to become wearisome or unpleasant (v)
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palliate
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to ease; to lessen
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pallid
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pale; dull
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palpable
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obvious;capable of being touched or felt
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palpitate
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to beat rapidly; to tremble
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palsy
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muscle paralysis
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paltry
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trivial; worthless
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panacea
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a cure-all; an answer for all problems
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panache
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self-confidence; a showy manner
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pandemic
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general; widespread
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pandemonium
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wild disorder; confusion
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panegyric
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an expression of praise
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pan
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a sharp pain
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panoply
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suit of armor; any protective covering
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panorama
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unlimited view; comprehensive survey
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parable
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a simple story giving a moral or religious lesson
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paradigm
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a model; an example
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paradox
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a statement that seems contradictory, but probably true
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paragon
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a model of excellence or perfection
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parameter
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boundary; limits
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paramount
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chief; supreme
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paranoia
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mental disorder characterized by a feeling of being persecuted
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paraphernalia
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personal belongings; equipment
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paraphrase
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to reword; to restate
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parched
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dried up; extremely thirsty
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pariah
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an outcast
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