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Nomenclature
system of choosing names for things
nominal
existing in name only, superficial
Denomination
section, branch
Nom de guerre
name of one who engages in war
novelty
new, original, unique
Neophyte
beginner, novice
Nouveau riche
people who recently acquired wealth
obstinate (adj or verb)
stubborn
obtrude
become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way
Obstreperous
noisy, disruptive
obsequious
excessively obedient
Obfuscate
obscure, unclear
omniscient
knowing everything
omnipotent
all powerful
appease
to please someone
Panacea
solution/cure for all
panegyric
speech or published text in praise of someone
panoply
impressive collection
pantheon
a group of particularly respected, famous, or important people (hall of fame)
Apartheid
system of segregation on the grounds of race
parity
state of equality
Disparate
contrasting, different
disparage
regard something with little worth
paradox
a contradicting idea
paradigm
pattern, framework
parapsychology
mental phenomena that is inexplicable by orthodox scientific psychology
apathy
lack of interest or concern
Antipathy
hostillity
Pathology
science of the causes and effects of diseases
expatriate
person who lives outside their native country
patrimony
property inhereted from one’s father
Patrician
aristocrat
paucity
scarcity
puerile
childish, silly
pusillanimous
showing a lack of courage; timid
pedagogy
method and practice of teaching
impediment
obstruction
Penance
self punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance
Penitent
showing regret or sorrow for wrongdoing
impunity
exemption from punishment
Propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Perfunctory
carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
Perspicacious
having a ready insight into and understanding of things
Peremptory
needing immediate attention
Peripatetic
person who travels from place to place
Impetuous
impulsive, hasty
Petulant
childish, bad tempered
propititous
good chance of success
Bibliophile
one who loves books
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