Lesson Nine Vocabulary
These are the Lesson Nine Vocabulary words.
Terms
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- harbinger
- n. an omen or sign - syn: warning; portent
- blanch
- v. to whiten; to make pale
- heterogeneous
- adj. different; dissimilar - syn: diverse; varied - ant: homogeneous; similar
- eclectic
- adj. choosing from various sources - syn: selective - ant: narrow
- sapient
- adj. wise; full of knowledge - syn: sagacious - ant: fatuous; inane
- hybrid
- n. anything of mixed origin
- pejorative
- adj. having a negative effect; insulting - syn: disparaging; derogatory - ant: complimentary
- finesse
- n. diplomacy; tact; artful management - syn: skill; cunning - ant: tactlessness
- masochist
- n. one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering
- raiment
- n. clothing; garments
- chimerical
- adj. imaginary; fantastic - syn: absurd; illusionary - ant: practical
- idiosyncrasy
- n. a peculiar personality trait - syn: eccentricity; quirk
- machination
- n. an evil design or plan - syn: scheme; plot
- nubile
- adj. suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female
- grandiose
- adj. impressive; showy; magnificent - syn: stately; imposing - ant: humble