Lesson 9
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Machination | n. an evil design or plan; syn: scheme; plot |
| Pejorative | adj. having a negative effect; insulting; syn: disparaging; derogatory; ant: complimentary |
| Harbinger | n. an omen or sign; syn: warning; portent |
| Nubile | adj. suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female |
| Sapient | adj. wise full of knowledge; syn: sagacious; ant: fatuous; inane |
| Chimerical | adj. imaginary; fantastic; syn: absurd; illusionary; ant: practical |
| Masochist | n. one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering |
| Finesse | n. diplomacy; tact; artful management; syn: skill; cunning; ant: tactlessness |
| Heterogeneous | adj. different; dissimilar; syn: diverse; varied; ant: homogeneous; similar |
| Eclectic | adj. choosing from various sources; syn: selective; ant: narrow |
| Grandiose | adj. impressive; showy; magnificent; syn: stately; imposing; ant: humble |
| Raiment | n. clothing; garments |
| Blanch | v. to whiten; to make pale |
| Hybrid | n. anything of mixed origin |
| Idiosyncrasy | n. a peculiar personality trait; syn: eccentricity; quirk |
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