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51 Cards in this Set
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palliative (n.)
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something that relieves symptoms without curing disease
-------------------------------- synonyms: remedy |
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paradox (n.)
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a statement that seems self-contradictory, but expresses truth
-------------------------------- synonyms: contradiction, puzzle |
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paragon (n.)
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a model or pattern of excellence
-------------------------------- synonyms: epitome, ideal |
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parody (n.)
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a humorous imitation of somethng serious
-------------------------------- synonyms: imitation, satire |
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partisan (adj.)
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influenced or controlled by a certain group
-------------------------------- synonyms: biased |
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patronizing (adj.)
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an offensively condescending manner
-------------------------------- synonyms: condescending |
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pedantic (adj.)
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having a narrow focus on small details of a subject
-------------------------------- synonyms: bookish, academic |
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pedestrian (adj.)
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lacking in imagination or discussion
-------------------------------- synonyms: dull, commonplace |
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penchant (n.)
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a strong inclination or liking
-------------------------------- synonyms: tendency |
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pensive (adj.)
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dreamily thoughtful
-------------------------------- synonyms: contemplative |
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perfidy (n.)
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deliberate breach of trust
-------------------------------- synonyms: faithlessness, treachery |
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perfunctory (adj.)
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performed merely as a routine
-------------------------------- synonyms: hasty, superficial |
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pernicious (adj.)
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causing harm or ruin
-------------------------------- synonyms: harmful |
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perplex (v.)
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to puzzle or bewilder
-------------------------------- synonyms: confuse |
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perusal (n.)
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a survey or reading
-------------------------------- synonyms: study, survey |
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pessimist (n.)
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one who expects a negative outcome
-------------------------------- synonyms: complainer, cynic |
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picayune (adj.)
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trivial; of little value
-------------------------------- synonyms: petty, paltry |
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pious (adj.)
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having a spirit of reverence for God
-------------------------------- synonyms: religious |
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placid (adj.)
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pleasantly calm or peaceful
-------------------------------- synonyms: unruffled |
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plagiarism (n.)
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using another's work as one's own
-------------------------------- synonyms: counterfeiting, copying |
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plasticity (n.)
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capable of being molded or shaped
-------------------------------- synonyms: flexibility |
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plausible (adj.)
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appearing truthful or reasonable
-------------------------------- synonyms: reasonable, likely |
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pliant (adj.)
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bending readily
-------------------------------- synonyms: flexible |
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plurality (n.)
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majority, great number
-------------------------------- synonyms: majority |
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polarize (v.)
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to divide into opposites
-------------------------------- synonyms: separate |
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polemical (adj.)
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involving dispute or controversy
-------------------------------- synonyms: controversial, quarrelsome |
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pompous (adj.)
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characterized by a display of importance
-------------------------------- synonyms: arrogant, pretentious |
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populist (adj.)
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supportive of the rights and power of the people
-------------------------------- synonyms: democratic |
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portend (v.)
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to indicate in advance
-------------------------------- synonyms: foreshadow |
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potentate (n.)
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a person who possesses great power, a ruler
-------------------------------- synonyms: leader, ruler |
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pragmatic (adj.)
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practical
-------------------------------- synonyms: realistic, sensible |
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precarious (adj.)
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dependent upon the will of another, unsure
-------------------------------- synonyms: unstable |
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precursor (n.)
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a person or thing that precedes
-------------------------------- synonyms: forerunner, predecessor |
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predecessor (n.)
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someone who precedes another in a position, office, etc.
-------------------------------- synonyms: forerunner, precursor |
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presumption (n.)
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assumption or supposition
-------------------------------- synonyms: belief, assumption |
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pretension (n.)
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having an attitude of dignity or importance
-------------------------------- synonyms: conceit, affectation |
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prevalent (adj.)
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widespread
-------------------------------- synonyms: accepted, common |
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pristine (adj.)
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pure, uncorrupted
-------------------------------- synonyms: unsullied |
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procrastinate (v.)
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to defer action
-------------------------------- synonyms: delay |
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prodigious (adj.)
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extraordinary in size, amount, or degree
-------------------------------- synonyms: huge, enormous |
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profound (adj.)
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going beyond what is external or obvious
-------------------------------- synonyms: deep, extreme |
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prolific (adj.)
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producng abundantly
-------------------------------- synonyms: productive |
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promising (adj.)
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likely to develop positively
-------------------------------- synonyms: likely, hopeful |
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prophetic (adj.)
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having the abilities of a prophet, to predict what will happen
-------------------------------- synonyms: predictive, prescient |
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proponent (n.)
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a person who argues in favor of something
-------------------------------- synonyms: advocate |
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prosaic (adj.)
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commonplace or dull
-------------------------------- synonyms: unimaginative |
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prosperity (n.)
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wealth, monetary gain
-------------------------------- synonyms: wealth |
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provident (adj.)
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providing carefully for the future
-------------------------------- synonyms: prepared, shrewd |
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provincial (adj.)
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belonging to a particular area
-------------------------------- synonyms: local, narrow |
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provoke (v.)
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to anger or enrage
-------------------------------- synonyms: aggravate |
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prudent (adj.)
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wise or judicious in practice
-------------------------------- synonyms: wise |
