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SAT Words 51
of 1000
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| paradox | (n.) an apparently contradictory statement that is perhaps true (The diplomat refused to acknowledge the _____ that negotiating a peace treaty would demand more resources than waging war.) |
| paragon | (n.) a model of excellence or perfection (The mythical Helen of Troy was considered a _____ of female beauty.) |
| paramount | (adj.) greatest in importance, rank, character (It was _____ that the bomb squad disconnect the blue wire before removing the fuse.) |
| pariah | (n.) an outcast (Following the discovery of his plagiarism, Professor Hurley was made a _____ in all academic circles.) |
| parody | (n.) a satirical imitation (A hush fell over the classroom when the teacher returned to find Deborah acting out a _____ of his teaching style.) |
| parsimony | (n.) frugality, stinginess (Many relatives believed that my aunt’s wealth resulted from her _____.) |
| partisan | (n.) a follower, adherent (The king did not believe that his rival could round up enough _____s to overthrow the monarchy.) |
| patent | (adj.) readily seen or understood, clear (The reason for Jim’s abdominal pain was made _____ after the doctor performed a sonogram.) |
| pathology | (n.) a deviation from the normal (Dr. Hastings had difficulty identifying the precise nature of Brian’s _____.) |
| pathos | (n.) an emotion of sympathy (Martha filled with _____ upon discovering the scrawny, shivering kitten at her door.) |
| paucity | (adj.) small in quantity (Gilbert lamented the _____ of twentieth century literature courses available at the college.) |
| pejorative | (adj.) derogatory, uncomplimentary (The evening’s headline news covered an international scandal caused by a _____ statement the famous senator had made in reference to a foreign leader.) |
| pellucid | (adj.) easily intelligible, clear (Wishing his book to be _____ to the common man, Albert Camus avoided using complicated grammar when composing The Stranger.) |
| penchant | (n.) a tendency, partiality, preference (Jill’s dinner parties quickly became monotonous on account of her _____ for Mexican dishes.) |
| penitent | (adj.) remorseful, regretful (The jury’s verdict may have been more lenient if the criminal had appeared _____ for his gruesome crimes.) |
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