This document provides a vocabulary lesson containing 20 words with definitions and hints for Ms. Barletta's English III Honors class. The words include terms like machination, meaning an evil design or plan; pejorative, meaning insulting; and harbinger, meaning an omen or sign. The lesson also defines words such as nubile, sapient, chimerical, and idiosyncrasy and provides hints to help students remember the terms.

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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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