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CA CSR Review - Vocab Assessment 08
Obstreperous - Raiment (South Coast College)
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08/30/2010

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obstreperous
Definition
marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness; vociferous
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obviate
Definition
to prevent
(note: this word not found in review packet)
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ombudsman
Definition
elected official; troubleshooter
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ominous
Definition
threatening; having the character of an evil omen; sinister
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palate
Definition
roof of the mouth; sense of taste; part of a flower
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pander
Definition
cater; beg; to exploit weaknesses of others (a panderer is a pimp)
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paradoxical
Definition
self-contradictory; may appear to be absurd or contradictory but may be true
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paraphernalia
Definition
personal belongings; any collection of things used in some activity; equipment
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pathos
Definition
sorrow; pity
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paucity
Definition
smallness; fewness; dearth
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pecuniary
Definition
monetary; money
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penultimate
Definition
next to last
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percipient
Definition
discerning; showing keen understanding, observation, or discernment; insightful
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perfunctory
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superficial; routine; dutiful; boring
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permeate
Definition
penetrate; enter and spread throughout
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philatelist
Definition
stamp collector
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piebald
Definition
covered with spots of two colors, especially black and white
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pilfer
Definition
to steal
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pinnacle
Definition
the highest point of development or acheivement
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plenary
Definition
complete in all aspect or essentials; full; absolute; entire; complete; attended or meant to be attended by every memeber or delegate; not limited in any respect
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poignant
Definition
sharp or pungent to the smell; sharply painful to the feelings; sharp, biting, penetrating
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pontificating
Definition
making opinionated remarks; speaking about something in a knowing way, especially when not qualified to do so; to officiate as a bishop
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pragmatic
Definition
more concerned with practical results than with theories or principles
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precipitant
Definition
something which causes an abrupt release or fall
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precursory
Definition
predecessor; forerunner; original; at the initial state or preparatory stage; serving as an indication or something to come
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prerogative
Definition
prior privilege (NOTE: NOT "per-")
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presage (noun)
Definition
omen; a sign; a feeling portended that something unpleasant is about to happen
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presage (verb)
Definition
foretell something; predict
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prescient
Definition
foresight; to foretell; knowing or behaving as if you know what will happen in the future
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pretentious
Definition
self-important or affected; having a high self-image; consciously showy
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principal
Definition
main; money; school official ("pal"); sum; chief; most important
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principle
Definition
rule
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proffered
Definition
to tender; to extend an offer
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profusion
Definition
lavish expenditures; extravagant
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prognosis
Definition
the prospect of recovery; forecast
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propagate
Definition
to be fruitful and reproduce
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protocol
Definition
a code of etiquette
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provident
Definition
thrifty; frugal; saving
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prurient
Definition
lascivious; tending to excite lust
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pusillanimous
Definition
cowardly; weak-spirited
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putative
Definition
generally accepted as true; thought to exist; supposed; alleged; reported; reputed
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qualms
Definition
uneasiness about a point of conscience or not following one's better judgement; sick feeling
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quandry
Definition
a state of perplexity or doubt; a state of indecision as to what to do in a difficult situation
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quell
Definition
suppress; overwhelm
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querulous
Definition
complaining; whining; inclined to find fault
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raiment
Definition
attire; apparel
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quorum
Definition
enough members to hold a meeting
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quagmire
Definition
a bog; a situation that is difficult to escape
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