Lesson 42   -   edHelper.com

Word List prosperity prostrate protocol prototype proverb provincial provocative proximity prudent pseudonym pungent punitive qualify qualitative quandary queasy quench query quibble quiescent quixotic rampant rancid rancor rant

Definitions

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prosperity (pr-spr-t) noun    a. a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in financial respects; good fortune. b. "prosperities,"prosperous circumstances.

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prostrate (prstrt) verb    a. to cast (oneself ) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration. b. to lay flat, as on the ground. c. to throw down level with the ground.

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protocol (prt-kô) noun    a. the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette. b. an original draft, minute, or record from which a document, esp. a treaty, is prepared. c. a supplementary international agreement.

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prototype (prt-tp) noun    a. the original or model on which something is based or formed. b. someone or something that serves to illustrate the typical qualities of a class; model; exemplar c. something analogous to another thing of a later period

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proverb (prvû) noun    a. a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw. b. a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence. c. a person or thing that is commonly regarded as an embodiment or representation of some quality; byword.

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provincial (pr-vnshl) adjective    a. belonging or peculiar to some particular province; local b. of or pertaining to the provinces c. having or showing the manners, viewpoints, etc., considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province; rustic; narrow or illiberal; parochial

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provocative (pr-vk-tv) adjective    a. tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing. b. something provocative.

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proximity (prk-sm-t) noun    the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness.

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prudent (prdnt) adjective    a. showing wisdom and caution in practical matters; sensible. b. careful or wise in planning for the future; provident. c. aware of the probable consequences of one's actions.

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pseudonym (sdn-m) noun    a false name adopted by someone, esp. an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name.

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pungent (pnjnt) adjective    a. sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid. b. acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant. c. caustic, biting, or sharply expressive

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punitive (pyn-tv) adjective    pertaining to, imposed as, or imposing punishment.

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qualify (kwl-f) verb    a. to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent b. to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive c. Gram. to modify.

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qualitative (kwl-ttv) adjective    of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.)

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quandary (kwnd-r) noun    a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma.

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queasy (kwz) adjective    a. inclined to or feeling nausea, as the stomach, a person, etc.; nauseous; nauseated. b. tending to cause nausea; nauseating. c. uneasy or uncomfortable, as feelings, the conscience, etc.

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quench (kwnch) verb    a. to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.). b. to put out or extinguish (fire, flames, etc.). c. to cool suddenly by plunging into a liquid, as in tempering steel by immersion in water.

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query (kwî) noun    a. a question; an inquiry. b. mental reservation; doubt. c. Print. a question mark (?), esp. as added on a manuscript, proof sheet, or the like, indicating doubt as to some point in the text.

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quibble (kwbl) noun    a. an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue. b. the general use of such arguments. c. petty or carping criticism; a minor objection.

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quiescent (kw-snt) adjective    in a state of inaction or rest; dormant.

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quixotic (kwk-stk) adjective    a. (sometimes cap.) resembling or befitting Don Quixote. b. extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable. c. impulsive and often rashly unpredictable.

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rampant (rmpnt) adjective    a. unrestrained or uncontrollable; unbridled. b. violent in nature or behavior; raging. c. of an animal, raised up on the hind legs as if to roar or pounce.

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rancid (rnsd) adjective    a. having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition, esp. of fats or oils b. (of an odor or taste) rank, unpleasant, and stale c. offensive or nasty; disagreeable.

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rancor (rngkr) noun    bitter, continuing resentment; hatred.

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rant (rnt) verb    a. to speak or declaim extravagantly or violently; talk in a wild or vehement way; rave b. to utter or declaim in a ranting manner. c. ranting, extravagant, or violent declamation.