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A typical pattern or model of something, or a whole framework of ideas and assumptions that shapes how people think about a subject.
A place that feels perfect or wonderful, often used to describe beautiful or peaceful surroundings.
A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself but may still contain some truth.
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
A section of writing that deals with one main idea and starts on a new line.
The apparent change in an object's position when it is viewed from two different points.
Positioned an equal distance apart along their whole length and never meeting, or happening at the same time or in a similar way.
An electric circuit in which components are connected along separate branches, so current can take more than one path.
The use of matching grammatical structures in a series of words, phrases, or clauses for balance and rhythm.
A limit or boundary that defines the scope of something, or in mathematics and science, a measurable factor that helps define a system.
More important than anything else; supreme.
To express the meaning of something written or said using different words.
A living thing that survives by living on or inside another living thing, usually harming it in the process.
A relationship between two different species in which one benefits while causing harm to the other.
An object or group of objects wrapped up and sent by mail or delivery.
A polite word used to ask someone to repeat what they just said.
A mother or father.
A word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence as extra information, usually marked off by brackets, commas, or dashes.
A person who is despised or avoided by others; an outcast.
An open public area with grass and trees where people relax or play.
A discussion between opposing sides to settle a dispute, especially in war.
To hold a discussion with an opponent to settle a dispute.
A group of people elected to make laws for a country.
Relating to a parliament, or to a system of government in which the executive is drawn from and accountable to the legislature.
A piece of writing, music, or performance that imitates something else for comic effect.
A brightly coloured tropical bird known for being able to copy human speech.
To block or deflect a blow, or to skillfully avoid answering a difficult question.
Extreme unwillingness to spend money; stinginess.
A piece or section of something larger.
Not complete, or favoring one side unfairly.
The pressure that one particular gas in a mixture of gases would exert if it alone occupied the whole volume.
A person who takes part in an activity or event.
To take part in an activity or event along with other people.
The act of taking part in an activity or event.
An extremely small piece or amount of something, often too small to see clearly.
Referring to one specific thing rather than others of the same kind, or very careful about details and standards.
Especially; more than usual or more than others.
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person, especially one who is unwilling to compromise.
Strongly and often unfairly supporting one particular party or cause.
To some extent, but not completely.
A person you are married to or in a relationship with, or someone you work with in business.
A social gathering where people meet to celebrate or have fun.
To move past something, to succeed in a test, or to hand something to someone.
A short section taken from a longer piece of writing, or a narrow way that connects one place to another.
A person traveling in a vehicle who is not driving it.
A very strong feeling of enthusiasm or love for something.
Feeling or showing very strong emotion or enthusiasm about something.
Not taking action, especially when action is needed or expected, or in grammar, describing a sentence structure where the subject receives the action.