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15 Cards in this Set
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orifice |
mouth; opening |
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orthography |
correct spelling |
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paleontology |
a science dealing with prehistoric life through study of fossils |
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palliate |
to ease; lesson; soothe |
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panache |
self-confidence; a showy manner |
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pandemic |
general; widespread |
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panegyric |
an expression of praise |
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paradigm |
a model, an example |
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parochial |
local; narrow; limited |
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parody |
a work imitates another in a ridiculous manner |
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paroxysm |
a sudden outburst; a fit |
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patent |
evident or obvious |
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peccadillo |
a minor misdeed or misbehavior |
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pecuniary |
pertaining to money; financial |
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pedantic |
tending to show off one's learning |
