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Vocab List 3: Semester 2
Vocab Words for the week of February 19- O'brien english
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English
11th Grade
02/17/2010

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pacifist
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Someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
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paradox
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A statement or concept that contains conflicting ideas
- A statement that contradicts itself
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parody
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A literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule
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partisan
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a person who takes the part of or strongly supports one side, party, or person
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peccadillo
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A small sin or fault
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pecuniary
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monetary: relating to or involving money
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pensive
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deeply or seriously thoughtful
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peremptory
Definition
leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative
- imperious or dictatorial
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pertinacious
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stubbornly unyielding; Holding tenaciously to a purpose, belief, opinion, or course of action
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peruse
Definition
examine or consider with attention and in detail
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perverse
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deviating from what is considered right or good; wrong, improper, etc. or corrupt, wicked
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placate
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to appease or pacify, esp. by concessions or conciliatory gestures
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plagiarism
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the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.
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platitude
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a commonplace, flat, or dull quality, as in speech or writing; a commonplace or trite remark, esp. one uttered as if it were fresh or original
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plebeian
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belonging or pertaining to the common people
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poignant
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Profoundly moving; touching
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precipitous
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Hasty; rash; quick; sudden
-extremely steep
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predilection
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A partiality or disposition in favor of something;
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prelude
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anything serving as the introduction to a principal event, action, performance
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prerogative
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an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege
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pretentious
Definition
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
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