English II Vocabulary #17

pecuniary

(adj) consisting of or relating to money

perpendicular

(adj) upright or vertical; being at right angles to the plane of the horizon

parley

(n) a conference, especially between enemies

paragon

(n) a model or pattern of excellence

paradigm

(n) a pattern that serves as a model or example

peccadillo

(n) a slight or trifling sin; a minor offense

patrimony

(n) an inheritance from a father or an ancestor; anything inherited

pedestrian

(n) ordinary; moving on foot

patriarch

(n) the leader of a family or tribe

personify

(v) to think of or represent as having human qualities; to typify