Vocab list 12

oscillate

• v. to swing back and forth

• n. a type of dance

• adj. moving in a straight line

• v. to remain still

ostracize

• v. to include in activities

• v. to exclude from activities

• v. to invite to a gathering

• v. to ignore completely

pilfer

• v. to steal insignificant items

• v. to donate generously

• v. to borrow without permission

• v. to hide valuable possessions

ovation

• n. a formal speech of praise

• n. a loud and enthusiastic display of approval

• n. a type of musical performance

• n. a brief and casual greeting

pinion

• v. to restrain

• n. a type of gear

• v. to release

• n. a small bird

parochial

• adj. of or relating to a church or parish

• adj. pertaining to a city or town

• adj. related to a national government

• adj. concerning a specific region or area

pariah

• n. a friend

• n. a leader

• n. an outcast

• n. a hero

panorama

• n. a narrow view

• n. a wide unbroken view

• n. a detailed description

• n. a brief summary

penurious

• adj. generous

• adj. wealthy

• adj. stingy

• adj. extravagant

paraphernalia

• n. a type of clothing

• n. equipment or belongings

• n. a form of transportation

• n. a type of food