English III Honors Vocab 9

English III HonorsVocabulary Lesson 9Ms. Barletta cbarletta@dphds.org
November 9, 2009

Vocabulary Lesson 9
1. machination (n.): an evil design or plan
HINT: Machine
2. pejorative (adj.): having a negative effect; insulting
HINT: perjury
3. harbinger (n.): an omen or sign
4. nubile (adj.): suitable for marriage in age and physical development
5. sapient (adj.): wise; full of knowledge

Vocabulary Lesson 9
6. chimerical (adj.): imaginary; fantastic
7. masochist (n.): one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering
8. finesse (n.): diplomacy; tact; artful management
9. heterogeneous (adj.): different; dissimilar
HINT: Hetero=different
10. eclectic (adj.): choosing from various sources

Vocabulary Lesson 9
11. grandiose (adj.): impressive; showy; magnificent
HINT: grand
12. raiment (n.): clothing; garments
13. blanch (v.): to whiten; to make pale
HINT: bleach
14. hybrid (n.): anything of mixed origin
15. idiosyncrasy (n.): a peculiar personality trait

Vocabulary Lesson 9 Extra Words
16. duress (n.): hardship, restraint, confinement
17. sonorous (adj.): producing sound
HINT: sonar
18. supplant (v.): to take the place of
HINT: plant
19. debacle (n.): a sudden calamitous downfall; a complete failure
20. truculent (adj.): inclined toward conflict; eager to fight