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GRE P Words
Words that start with P.
21
General Vocab
Graduate
01/07/2012

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PARADOX
Definition
A contradiction or dilemma.
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PARAGON
Definition
Model of excellence or perfection.
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PEDANT
Definition
Someone who shows off learning.
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PERFIDIOUS
Definition
Willing to betray one's trust.
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PERFUNCTORY
Definition
Done in a routine way; indifferent.
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PERMEATE
Definition
To penetrate.
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PHILANTHROPY
Definition
Charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness.
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PILLORY
Definition
To expose to public derision, ridicule, or abuse.
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PLACATE
Definition
To soothe or pacify.
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PLASTIC
Definition
Able to be molded, altered, or bent.
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PLETHORA
Definition
Excess
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PRAGMATIC
Definition
Practical as opposed to idealistic.
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PRECIPITATE
Definition
To throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation.
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PREVARICATE
Definition
To lie or deviate from the truth.
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PRISTINE
Definition
Fresh and clean; uncorrupted.
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PRODIGAL
Definition
Lavish, wasteful.
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PROLIFERATE
Definition
To increase in number quickly.
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PROPITIAE
Definition
To conciliate; to appease.
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PROPRIETY
Definition
Correct behavior; obedience to rules and customs.
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PRUDENCE
Definition
Wisom, caution, or restraint.
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PUNGENT
Definition
Sharp and irritating to the senses.
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