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Vocab: P's (pg. 85-86)
Vocab: P's (pg. 85-86)
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11th Grade
07/14/2009
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plague
 Definition
a contagious disease; to trouble
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plaintive
 Definition
sorrowful
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platitude
 Definition
a dull or trite remark
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platonic
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spiritual; free from sensual desire
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plaudit
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applause; any expression of approval
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plausible
 Definition
apparently true; reasonable
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plebian
 Definition
pertaining to the lower classes
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plenary
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complete or absolute
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plethora
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abundance
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pliant
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easily bent
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plight
 Definition
a sad situation
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ploy
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a trick
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pluck
 Definition
to pull at; courage
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plumb
 Definition
to measure
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plutocracy
 Definition
rule by the wealthy class
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poach
 Definition
hunt or fish illegally
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podium
 Definition
a platform
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poignant
 Definition
distressing; affecting the emotions
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polarize
 Definition
to separate into opposing groups
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polemic
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a controversy
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politic
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diplomatic
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poltroon
 Definition
a coward
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polychromatic
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many-colored
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polyglot
 Definition
speaking or writing several languages
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polymorphic
 Definition
having many forms
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polytheism
 Definition
belief in many gods
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pomp
 Definition
show or display
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ponder
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to think deeply
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ponderous
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heavy
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porcine
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like a pig
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portable
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capable of being carried
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portal
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door or entrance
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portentous
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warning
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portly
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large
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posterity
 Definition
future generations
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posthumous
 Definition
after death
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postulate
 Definition
to assume
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potable
 Definition
drinkable
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potent
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powerful
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potentate
 Definition
ruler
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potential
 Definition
capacity or ability
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potion
 Definition
a drink
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potpourri
 Definition
a mixture
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pragmatic
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practical
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prate
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to talk long and pointlessly
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precarious
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uncertain or risky
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precedent
 Definition
an act used as an example
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precept
 Definition
a rule of conduct
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precipice
 Definition
cliff
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precipitate
 Definition
to bring about an action
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precipitous
 Definition
extremely steep
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précis
 Definition
brief summary
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preclude
 Definition
to shut out; prevent
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precocious
 Definition
prematurely developed
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precursor
 Definition
a forerunner
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predecessor
 Definition
one who comes before another
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predicate
 Definition
to declare
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predilection
 Definition
a liking; preference; inclination
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predispose
 Definition
inclined in advance
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preeminent
 Definition
standing out above all others
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preen
 Definition
to dress
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prehensile
 Definition
adapted for grasping something
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premeditate
 Definition
to plan beforehand
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premier
 Definition
first in importance
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premise
 Definition
statement made as a basis of an argument
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