200 Difficult Words - Group 2

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/ə'bli:k/ a. Syn. inclined
having slanting or sloping direction, course, or position; inclined


Spelling Word: oblique
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/pænə'sɪə/ n.
remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all


Spelling Word: panacea
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/'pærəgən/;/'pærəgɒn/ n. Syn. model
model of excellence or perfection; peerless example


Spelling Word: paragon
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/pɪ'lju:sɪd/ a. Syn. transparent; limpid
transparent; limpid; easy to understand


Spelling Word: pellucid
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/'plætɪtju:d/;/-tu:d/ n.
dullness; insipidity of thought; commonplace statement; lack of originality


Spelling Word: platitude
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/'prʊərɪənt/ a.
having or causing lustful thoughts and desires; having eager desire for something


Spelling Word: prurient
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/kwɪk'sɒtɪk/ a.
idealistic without regard to practicality


Spelling Word: quixotic
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/rɪ'pli:t/ a.
filled to brim or to point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied


Spelling Word: replete
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/'rɛstɪv/ a.
impatient under restraint or opposition; resisting control; difficult to control


Spelling Word: restive
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/sə'gæsətɪ/ n.
quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment; shrewdness


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