English II Vocabulary #17
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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
