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Vocab Lesson 09
English III Vocabulary for Lesson 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grandiose | Impressive; showy |
| Blanch | To white; to make pale |
| Idiosyncrasy | A peculiar personality trait |
| Harbinger | Omen; sign |
| Chimerical | Imaginary; fantastic |
| Finesse | Diplomacy; tact; artful management |
| Sapient | Wise; Full of knowledge |
| Raiment | Clothing; Garments |
| Masochist | One who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering |
| Heterogeneous | Different; Dissimilar |
| Eclectic | Choosing from various sources |
| Machination | An evil design or plan |
| Hybrid | Anything of mixed origin |
| Nubile | Suitable for marriage in age and physical development |
| Pejorative | Having a negative effect; insulting |