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n. characteristic or feature that distinguishes something from others


Spelling Word: parameter
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a. belong to noble origin; having high birth


Spelling Word: patrician
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n. the skin of a beast with the hair on; raw or undressed hides; skin preserved with the hairy or woolly covering on it


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n. a place high up; an elevated place serving as a seat


Spelling Word: perch
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v. trouble; disturb; annoy; harass with petty vexations


Spelling Word: pester
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n. a person who refuses to see the beauty or the value of art or culture.


Spelling Word: philistine
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n. doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments


Spelling Word: podiatrist
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a. speaking, writing, written in or composed of several languages


Spelling Word: polyglot
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n. acting the part of a character on stage; any likeness of a person


Spelling Word: portrayal
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v. speak foolishly; talk idly and at length; chatter


Spelling Word: prate