Lesson 9 Flashcards
1
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machination
A
an evil design or plan
2
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pejorative
A
having a negative effect, insulting
3
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harbinger
A
an omen or sign
4
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nubile
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suitable for marriage in age and physical development; referring to someone with female reproductive organs
5
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sapient
A
wise, full of knowledge
6
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chimerical
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imaginary, fantastic
7
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masochist
A
one who enjoys their own pain and suffering
8
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finesse
A
diplomacy, tact, artful management
9
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heterogeneous
A
different, dissimilar
10
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eclectic
A
choosing from various sources
11
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grandiose
A
impressive, showy, magnificent
12
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raiment
A
clothing, garments
13
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blanch
A
to whiten, to make pale
14
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hybrid
A
anything of mixed origin
15
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idiosyncrasy
A
a peculiar personality trait
