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GRE蓝宝书核心词汇突破:字母p开头的单词

pallidadj. 苍白的(面色)(having an abnormally pale complexion)
(反)rubicund红润的/ piquant 兴奋的
(同)pale, ashen, ashy, blanched, colorless,

palmyadj. 繁荣的(marked by prosperity)
(类)palmy·prosperity=draconian·severity繁荣的·繁荣=苛刻的·严格(形名同义)
(同)flourishing, prosperous

palpableadj. 可触知的,明显的,易觉察的(easily perceived)
(类)palpable·touch=pliable·mold可触知的·触摸=柔韧的·塑造
(反)palpable
◆ explicate/subtle明显的
◆ 隐晦的/细微的
impalpable
◆ clear不易察觉的
◆ 清楚的
(同)perceptible, appreciable, detectable, discernible
(例)i cannot understand how you could overlook such a palpable blunder.

paltervi. 欺骗(to act insincerely or deceitfully)
(类)palter·candor=diehard·budge欺骗·诚挚=顽固·移动(反面特征)
【注:budge :to alter a position or attitude:改变立场或态度】
(反)palter
◆ candor欺骗
◆ 坦率
(同)lie, equivocate, falsify, fib, prevaricate

paltryadj. 无价值的;微不足道的(practically worthless; trifling)
(反)paltry
◆ significant/important微不足道的
◆ 意义重大的/重要的
(同)petty, measly, piddling, puny, trifling, trivial,
(例)This is a paltry sum to pay for such a masterpiece.