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English
11th Grade
02/18/2010

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pacifist
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n. someone opposed to war and violence
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paradox
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n. a satatement that seems contrary to common sense but is true
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parody
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n. a humorous immitation
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partisan
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adj. one-sided; committed to a party
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peccadillo
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n. a slight offense
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pecuniary
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adj. of or relating to money
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pensive
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deep in thought
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peremptory
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adj. demanding; leaving no choice
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pertinacious
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adj. persistent
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peruse
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vb. to read over attentively or leisurely
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perverse
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adj, turned away from right and good; corrupt
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placate
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vb. to soothe or appease
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plagiarism
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n. the act of presenting the ideas or words of other's as one's own
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platitude
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n. a flat or trite remark; common-place statement
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plebian
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adj. common
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poignant
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painfully effecting the feelings; deeply moving
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precipitous
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adj. steep
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predilection
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n. a partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference
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prelude
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n. an introductory performance or event
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perogative
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n. an exclusive or special right, power, priveledge
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pretentious
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ostentatious; pompous
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