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H.E.3 Lessons 9&10
Vocab
Question | Answer |
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machination | an evil plan |
pejorative | having a negative effect |
harbinger | a sign |
nubile | suitable for marriage |
sapient | wise |
chimerical | imaginary |
masochist | one who enjoys his or her own pain |
finesse | skill |
heterogeneous | different |
eclectic | choosing from various sources |
grandiose | impressive |
raiment | clothing |
blanch | to whiten |
hybrid | anything of mixed origin |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiar personality trait |
idolatry | worshiping of an object |
adulterate | to make impure |
emanate | to send forth |
garish | tastelessly gaudy |
immutable | unchangeable |
diadem | the crown |
bucolic | rural |
redolent | having a pleasant odor |
impecunious | without money |
sedition | rebellion against the government |
defile | to pollute; to corrupt |
gratuitous | unnecessary |
onus | a burden |
impious | disrespectful towards God |
caveat | a warning |