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APLC Vocab List #14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| orifice | mouth; opening |
| orthography | correct spelling |
| paleontology | a science dealing with prehistoric life through study of fossils |
| palliate | to ease, to lessen, to soothe |
| panache | self-confidence; a showy manner |
| pandemic | general; widespread |
| panegyric | an expression of praise |
| paradigm | a model, an example |
| parochial | local; narrow; limited |
| parody | a work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner |
| paroxysm | a sudden outburst; a fit |
| patent | evident or obvious |
| peccadillo | a minor offense, a misdeed |
| pecuniary | pertaining to money; financial |
| pedantic | tending to show off one's learning |