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unit 1 "para"
unit 1 lesson 4 "para"
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Paramedic | medical assistant |
| Paraphrase | to state in different words |
| Paraphernalia | equipment; apparatus; personal belonging |
| Paradigm | model sample |
| Parasitic | living off of others |
| Parody | humorous imitation |
| Paralyze | render immobile |
| Paranoia | mental disorder with delusions of persecution |
| Parable | short story that illustrates a point |
| Paradox | self contradictory |
| Paragraph | a distinct portion of written or printed matter dealing with a particular idea, usually beginning with an indentation on a new line. |
| Parachute | a folding, umbrella-like, fabric device with cords supporting a harness or straps for allowing a person, object, package, etc., |
| Paragon | a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence: |
| Paradise | a place of extreme beauty, delight, or happiness. a state of supreme happiness; bliss. |
| Paranormal | of or pertaining to the claimed occurrence of an event or perception without scientific explanation, as psychokinesis, extrasensory perception, or other purportedly supernatural phenomena. |
| Opressive | burdensome |
| Obstinate | stubborn; unyielding |
| Obligation | a binding requirement or duty |
| Disruptive | causing a disturbance |
| Digression | departure from main topic |
| Divulge | reveal, make widely known |
| Atypical | abnormal; unusual; not representative of its type |
| Apathetic | indifferent; not caring |
| Anarchy | chaos; lawlessness |