english iii honors vocab 9
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English 11 Honors: Vocabulary Lesson 9TRANSCRIPT
Vocabulary Lesson 9
1. machination (n.): an evil design or planHINT: Machine 2. pejorative (adj.): having a negative
effect; insultingHINT: 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;
dissimilarHINT: 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 paleHINT: 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 soundHINT: sonar 18. supplant (v.): to take the place ofHINT: plant 19. debacle (n.): a sudden calamitous
downfall; a complete failure 20. truculent (adj.): inclined toward conflict;
eager to fight