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11th Grade
06/03/2014
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orifice
 Definition
mouth; opening
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orthography
 Definition
correct spelling
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paleontology
 Definition
a science dealing with prehistoric life through study of fossils
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palliate
 Definition
to ease; to lessen; to soothe
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panache
 Definition
self-confidence; a showy manner
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pandemic
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general; widespread
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panegyric
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an expression of praise
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paradigm
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a model, an example
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parochial
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local; narrow; limited
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parody
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a work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner
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paroxysm
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a sudden outburst; a fit
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patent
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evident or obvious
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peccadillo
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a minor offense, a misdeed
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pecuniary
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pertaining to money; financial
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pedantic
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tending to show off one's learning
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