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What does the term 'resplendent' refer to?

  • The act of restoration to rightful ownership
  • Shiny and glowing (correct)
  • A brief break or rest
  • Stubborn and resistant

Which word describes someone who is impatient and resistant?

  • Rhapsodize
  • Retract
  • Restive (correct)
  • Revere

What action does 'revoke' imply?

  • To take back (correct)
  • To decorate or embellish
  • To enjoy intensely
  • To restore to the rightful owner

What does it mean to 'revere' someone?

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Which of the following best defines 'revel'?

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What does the term 'rescind' mean?

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What is meant by the term 'requisition'?

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What does the word 'repulse' mean in the context of social interactions?

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Which term best describes a large supply or reserve of something?

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Which term refers to an outcast?

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What does the term 'pejorative' imply about a statement?

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What does 'paramount' mean in the context of importance?

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Which term best describes a tendency or preference?

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What does 'pathology' refer to in a medical context?

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Which of the following words indicates stinginess?

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What is indicated by the word 'paragon'?

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Which term can describe an action done with little interest or enthusiasm?

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What characteristic does 'paucity' describe?

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What does the term 'remedial' imply about a course or class?

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What does 'renown' signify?

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What does 'reprehenisible' suggest about an action?

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In what scenario might a 'reprieve' be granted?

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If someone is described as 'remiss', what does that suggest about their behavior?

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What is the meaning of 'repudiate' in the context of making a claim?

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What does it mean to 'relegate' someone to an inferior place?

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If a house has been 'renovated', what has happened to it?

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What does the term 'proclivity' most closely mean?

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What does 'propriety' refer to?

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What is the meaning of 'quaint'?

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Which word means to 'multiply or spread out'?

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Which term represents an extraordinary ability?

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What does 'pervasive' mean?

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What does 'putrid' refer to?

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What does 'quixotic' mean?

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What does 'petulance' refer to?

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What does 'raucous' describe?

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Which word means to 'scold or protest'?

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Which is a synonym for 'phlegmatic'?

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In what context might 'pillage' be used?

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What does 'prurient' describe?

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What is the meaning of 'rash' in the context provided?

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What does 'pinnacle' refer to?

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What does 'preclude' mean?

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What is a 'platitude'?

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What does 'probity' refer to?

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What is meant by 'potable'?

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Flashcards

Paradox (n.)

An apparently contradictory statement that might be true.

Paragon (n.)

A model of excellence or perfection.

Paramount (adj.)

Greatest in importance, rank, or character.

Pariah (n.)

An outcast.

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Parody (n.)

A satirical imitation.

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Parsimony (n.)

Frugality, stinginess.

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Partisan (n.)

A follower or adherent.

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Patent (adj.)

Readily seen or understood, clear.

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Pathology (n.)

A deviation from the normal.

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Pathos (n.)

An emotion of sympathy.

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Paucity (n.)

Small in quantity.

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Pejorative (adj.)

Derogatory, uncomplimentary.

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Pellucid (adj.)

Easily intelligible, clear.

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Penchant (n.)

A tendency, partiality, preference.

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Penitent (adj.)

Remorseful, regretful.

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Penultimate (adj.)

Next to last.

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Penurious (adj.)

Miserly, stingy.

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Perfidy (adj.)

Disloyal, unfaithful.

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Perfunctory (adj.)

Showing little interest or enthusiasm.

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Permeate (v.)

To spread throughout, saturate.

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pernicious (adj.)

Extremely destructive or harmful.

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perplex (v.)

To confuse.

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perspicacity (adj.)

Shrewdness, perceptiveness.

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pert (adj.)

Flippant, bold.

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pertinacious (adj.)

Stubbornly persistent.

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perusal (n.)

A careful examination, review.

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pervasive (adj.)

Having the tendency to spread throughout.

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petulance (n.)

Rudeness, irritability.

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philanthropic (adj.)

Charitable, giving.

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phlegmatic (adj.)

Uninterested, unresponsive.

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pillage (v.)

To seize or plunder, especially in war.

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pinnacle (n.)

The highest point.

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pithy (adj.)

Concisely meaningful.

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pittance (n.)

A very small amount, especially relating to money.

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placate (v.)

To ease the anger of, soothe.

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placid (adj.)

Calm, peaceful.

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platitude (n.)

An uninspired remark, cliché.

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plaudits (n.)

Enthusiastic approval, applause.

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plausible (adj.)

Believable, reasonable.

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plenitude (n.)

An abundance.

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plethora (n.)

An abundance, excess.

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pliable (adj.)

Flexible.

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poignant (adj.)

Deeply affecting, moving.

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polemic (n.)

An aggressive argument against a specific opinion.

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Repulse (v.)

To disgust or push back.

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Reputable (adj.)

Of good reputation.

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Requisition (n.)

A demand for goods, usually by an authority.

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Rescind (v.)

To take back, repeal.

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Reservoir (n.)

Reserves; a body of water used for storing water.

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Resilient (adj.)

Able to recover from misfortune; able to withstand adversity.

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Resolute (adj.)

Firm, determined.

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Resolve (v.)

To find a solution.

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relegate

to assign to an inferior place or position

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relish

to enjoy or savor

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remedial

intended to correct or fix something; especially for shortcomings in fundamental knowledge

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remiss

negligent; failing to do one's duty

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renovate

restore to a former state of good condition; improve by repairing or remodeling

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renown

fame; reputation

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renunciation

the act of rejecting or abandoning something

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repentant

feeling or expressing sincere remorse

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replete

filled to capacity; abundant

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repose

to rest, lie down; give a feeling of peacefulness

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reprehensible

deserving of blame or rebuke

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reprieve

a temporary suspension of punishment

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reproach

to express disapproval or scold

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reprobate

morally unprincipled; wicked

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reprove

to scold or rebuke

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repudiate

to reject; refuse to accept

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Resolve (v.)

To firmly decide.

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Respite (n.)

A break, rest.

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Resplendent (adj.)

Shiny, glowing.

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Restitution (n.)

Restoration to the rightful owner.

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Restive (adj.)

Resistant, stubborn, impatient.

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Retract (v.)

Withdraw.

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Revel (v.)

To enjoy intensely.

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Revere (v.)

To esteem, show deference, venerate.

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Revoke (v.)

To take back.

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Rhapsodize (v.)

To engage in excessive enthusiasm.

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Ribald (adj.)

Coarsely, crudely humorous.

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Proclivity (n.)

A strong inclination or tendency towards something.

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Procure (v.)

To obtain or acquire something.

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Profane (adj.)

Lewd, indecent, or irreverent.

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Profligate (adj.)

Immoderately extravagant or wasteful; dissolute.

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Profuse (adj.)

Abundant; plentiful.

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Promulgate (v.)

To announce or proclaim something; make widely known.

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Propagate (v.)

To multiply or spread (e.g., ideas, diseases).

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Propensity (n.)

A natural inclination or tendency.

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Propitious (adj.)

Favorable; auspicious.

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Propriety (n.)

Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of conduct.

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Prosaic (adj.)

Lacking in imagination or excitement; dull.

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Proscribe (v.)

To forbid or condemn.

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Protean (adj.)

Changeable; versatile.

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Prowess (n.)

Superior skill or ability.

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Prudence (n.)

Cautiousness; wisdom.

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Prurient (adj.)

Having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters.

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Puerile (adj.)

Childish; immature.

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Pugnacious (adj.)

Quarrelsome; combative.

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Pulchritude (n.)

Physical beauty.

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Punctilious (adj.)

Paying careful attention to detail.

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Pungent (adj.)

Sharp, strong, or stimulating smell or taste.

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Punitive (adj.)

Serving or inflicting punishment.

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Putrid (adj.)

Rotten; foul.

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Quagmire (n.)

A difficult or complex situation.

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Quell (v.)

To suppress or subdue.

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Quoth (v.)

To say or speak.

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Quotidian (adj.)

Daily; ordinary.

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Rail (v.)

To criticize or complain strongly.

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Rancid (adj.)

Having a bad taste or smell; spoiled.

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Rancor (n.)

Deep-seated resentment or hatred.

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Rapport (n.)

A relationship of mutual understanding or trust.

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Rash (adj.)

Impulsive; hasty; without thought.

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Raucous (adj.)

Loud; disorderly; rowdy.

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Raze (v.)

To destroy or demolish completely.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Paradox: An apparently contradictory statement that may be true.
  • Paragon: A perfect example or model of something.
  • Paramount: Of greatest importance.
  • Pariah: An outcast.
  • Parody: A satirical imitation of something.
  • Parsimony: Frugality; stinginess.
  • Partisan: A strong supporter of a particular person or group.
  • Patent: Readily seen or understood; clear.
  • Pathology: A deviation from the normal; a disease.
  • Pathos: An emotion of sympathy.
  • Paucity: Small quantity; scarcity.
  • Pejorative: Derogatory or uncomplimentary.
  • Pellucid: Easily understood; clear.
  • Penchant: A strong tendency or liking for something.
  • Penitent: Remorseful; feeling regret for actions.
  • Pensiveness: A feeling of thoughtful sadness
  • Penultimate: Next to last.
  • Penurious: Miserly; stingy.
  • Perfidy: Betrayal of trust; treachery; deceit
  • Perfidious: Disloyal; treacherous; deceitful
  • Perfunctory: Done in a routine way; without enthusiasm.
  • Permeate: To spread throughout; saturate.
  • Pernicious: Extremely harmful or destructive.
  • Perplex: To confuse; puzzle.
  • Perspicacity: Shrewdness; perceptiveness.
  • Pert: Flippant; bold; saucy.
  • Pertinacious: Stubbornly persistent; tenacious.
  • Perusal: Careful examination or review.
  • Pervasive: Spreading widely; widespread.
  • Plenitude: Abundance; plenty.
  • Plethora: An abundance; excess.
  • Pliable: Flexible; easily bent.
  • Poignant: Emotionally moving; touching.
  • Polemic: A strong argument, often controversial.
  • Portent: An omen; a sign of things to come.
  • Potable: Suitable for drinking.
  • Potentate: A ruler or powerful person.
  • Pragmatic: Practical; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
  • Precipice: A very steep cliff, a dangerous situation
  • Preclude: To prevent something from happening.
  • Precocious: Showing unusually early development or maturity.
  • Predilection: A preference or liking for something.
  • Preponderance: Superiority in importance or quantity.
  • Presage: A sign or omen.
  • Prescient: Knowing or appearing to know something before it happens.
  • Prescribe: To recommend or order as treatment
  • Presumptuous: Overly forward or bold; arrogant
  • Pretense: A false show or pretense.
  • Primeval: Primitive; ancient; belonging to the earliest ages.
  • Privation: A lack of basic necessities.
  • Probity: Integrity; honesty; uprightness.
  • Proclivity: A tendency or inclination toward something.
  • Procure: To obtain or acquire something.
  • Profane: Irreverent; disrespectful.
  • Profligate: Extravagant; wasteful.
  • Profuse: Abundant.
  • Promulgate: To proclaim or make known.
  • Propagate: To reproduce or spread.
  • Propensity: A natural inclination or tendency.
  • Propitious: Favorable; auspicious.
  • Propriety: Proper behavior or manners.
  • Prosaic: Ordinary; dull; lacking in imagination
  • Proscribe: To forbid; prohibit; outlaw
  • Protean: Capable of changing form or character.
  • Prurient: Having or showing lustful desires
  • Puerile: Childish; immature; lacking in seriousness
  • Pugnacious: Quarrelsome or combative
  • Pulchritude: Beauty.
  • Punctilious: Paying close attention to detail.
  • Pungent: Having a strong, sharp taste or smell
  • Punitive: Intended to punish
  • Putrid: Rotten; foul smelling.
  • Quagmire: A difficult or complex situation.
  • Quaint: Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual.

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