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Vocab list 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Paragon | A model or pattern of excellence. Perfect |
| Parsimony | Extreme or excessive economy or saving |
| Patrimony | An estate inherited from one's father or ancestors |
| Paucity | Small in quantity; scarce |
| Pecuniary | Money |
| Pedestrian | Dull |
| Quagmire | Awkward situation |
| Querulous | Full of complaints |
| Quixotic | Impractical |
| Ransack | To search thoroughly or vigorously through |
| Recalcitrant | Resisting authority or control |
| Sagacious | Excellent judgement |
| Sanguine | Cheerful or optimistic |
| Scintillate | To emit sparks |
| Tenable | Capable of being held or maintained |
| Tenacity | Being stubborn |
| Throng | A multitude of people crowded or assembled together |
| Unctuous | Very charming in a creepy way |
| Urbane | Reflecting elegance |
| Utilitarian | Designed to be useful |