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GRE: Set 32
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Language - English
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01/23/2011
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parity
 Definition
equality
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parley
 Definition
discussion, usually between enemies
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parochial
 Definition
of limited scope or outlook, provincial
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parry
 Definition
to ward off or deflect
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parsimony
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stinginess
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partisan (n)
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strong supporter
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pastiche
 Definition
piece of literature or music imitating other works
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patent (adj)
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obvious, unconcealed
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pathos
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pity, compassion
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patrician
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aristocrat
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patrimony
 Definition
inheritance or heritage derived from one's father
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paucity
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scarcity, lack
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pavilion
 Definition
tent or light building used for shelter or exhibitions
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peccadillo
 Definition
minor sin or offense
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peculation
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theft of money or goods
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pedagogue
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teacher
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pedant
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one who pays undue attention to book learning and rules; one who displays learning ostentatiously
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pediment
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triangular gable on a roof or facade
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peerless
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unequaled
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pejorative
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having bad connotations; disparaging
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pellucid
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transparent; translucent; easily understood
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penance
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voluntary suffering to repent for a wrong
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penchant
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inclination
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penitent
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expressing sorry for sins or offenses, repentant
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penultimate
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next to last
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penumbra
 Definition
partial shadow
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penury
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extreme poverty
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preambulate
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walk about
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percipient
 Definition
discerning, able to perceive
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