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H.E.3 Lessons 9&10
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |