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SAT Vocabulary

SAT Vocabulary pt 17

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palpable capable of being perceived
paltry contemptibly small in amount or size
paradigm the generally accepted perspective of a discipline
pellucid transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
penchant a strong liking
penetrate pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
pensive deeply or seriously thoughtful
peril a state of danger involving risk
perjury criminal offense of making false statements under oath
pervasive spreading or spread throughout
pessimism a general disposition to expect the worst in all things
petulant easily irritated or annoyed
phalanx any closely ranked crowd of people
phenomenon any state or process known through the senses
philanthropist someone who makes charitable donations
platitude a trite or obvious remark
potable suitable for drinking
potency the power or right to give orders or make decisions
precedent an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
predator any animal that lives by preying on other animals
premise a statement that is held to be true
premonition an early warning about a future event
presumptuous going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
prevail be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
prevalence the quality of being widespread
Created by: KMilford
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