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paltry
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insignificant; petty; trifling
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paradigm
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model; example; pattern
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paradox
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something apparently contradictory in nature; statement that looks false but is actualy correct
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paragon
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model of perfection
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parochial
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narrow in outlook; provincial; related to parishes
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parody
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humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty
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parry
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ward off a blow; deflect
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parsimony
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stinginess; excessive frugality
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partial
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incomplete
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partial
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biased; having a liking for something
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partisan
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one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party
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