Vocabulary Words (P 1&2)

Define Pacific (adj.)

NOT PACIFIC OCEAN

• Soothing

• Chaotic

• Aggressive

• Peaceful

Answer explanation

The chemistry professor's PACIFIC behavior helped the class remain calm after the experiment exploded.

Palatable (adj.) means ​ (a)   to the taste or sensibilities.​

• agreeable
• pleasant
• menacing

Answer explanation

Despite the unpleasant smell, the exotic cheese was quite PALATABLE.

A palette (adj.) is a range of (a)   or qualities.

• colors
• objects
• traits
• shading

Answer explanation

The PALETTE of colors used in the painting was equaled only by the range of intense emotions the piece evoked.

Palliate (v.) is to (a)   the severity of...

• reduce
• increase
• add

Answer explanation

The doctor trusted that the new medication would PALLIATE her patient's discomfort.

Define Pallid (adj.)

• lacking expense

• lacking color

• lacking emotions

• to worry

Answer explanation

Dr. Helsing feared that Lucy's PALLID complexion was due to an unexplained loss of blood.

A panacea (n.) is a remedy for all ills or (a)   .

• difficulties
• worries
• germs

Answer explanation

Doctors wish that there was a single PANACEA for every disease.

A paradigm (n.) is an example that there is a perfect (a)   or model.

• pattern
• abundance
• example

Answer explanation

Because the new car was so popular, it became the PARADIGM upon which all others were modeled.

A paradox (n.) is an apparently (a)   fact that is perhaps true.

Obligated: Bind to something (legally)

Contrary: Opposite in Nature

Accommodating: Willing to help with someone's wishes or needs

• contradictory
• Obligated
• Accommodating

Answer explanation

The diplomat refused to acknowledge that the PARADOX that negotiating a peace treaty would demand more resources than waging war.

A paragon (n.) is a model of excellence or (a)   .

• perfection
• a work in progress
• hard work
• mercantilism

Answer explanation

Helen of Troy was considered a PARAGON of female beauty.

Something that is paramount (adj.) is...

• Very stressful

• Very important

• Very successful

• Very natural

Answer explanation

Getting your homework done on time is PARAMOUNT.