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Stretch level: the first 12 of 60, A to Z.

palpable
adj.
so strong or obvious that it can almost be felt
Similar:
obvious
Opposite:
hidden
paltry
adj.
very small and not worth much
Similar:
meagre
Opposite:
generous
panache
noun
a confident, stylish way of doing things
Similar:
flair
Opposite:
clumsiness
paradigm
noun
a clear model or pattern that others can follow
Similar:
model
paradox
noun
a statement or situation that seems impossible but may be true
Similar:
contradiction
Opposite:
certainty
paragon
noun
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a quality
Similar:
model
parody
noun
a funny copy of something that makes fun of it
Similar:
spoof
Opposite:
authenticity
parry
verb
to push aside or block an attack or question
Similar:
block
Opposite:
receive
patronising
adj.
treating others as less clever or important than you
Similar:
condescending
Opposite:
equal
pedantic
adj.
too worried about small details or strict rules
Similar:
fussy
Opposite:
casual
perfunctory
adj.
done quickly and without much care or interest
Similar:
hasty
Opposite:
attentive
peripheral
adj.
on the outer edge, or not the most important part
Similar:
outer
Opposite:
central

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