vocab 7

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