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Vocab 9/10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| machination | an evil design or plan |
| pejorative | having a negative effect |
| harbinger | an omen or sign |
| nubile | suitable for marriage in age and physical development |
| sapient | wise, full of knowledge |
| chimerical | imaginary |
| masochist | one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering |
| finesse | diplomacy |
| heterogeneous | different |
| eclectic | choosing from various sources |
| grandiose | impressive, showy |
| raiment | clothing; garments |
| blanch | to whiten; to make pale |
| hybrid | anything of mixed origin |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiar personality trait |
| idolatry | excessive or blind adoration |
| adulterate | to make impure |
| emanate | to come fourth |
| garish | tastelessly gaudy |
| immutable | unchangeable |
| diadem | a crown |
| bucolic | pertaining to the countryside |
| redolent | having a pleasant odor |
| impecunious | without money |
| sedition | rebellion or resistance against the government |
| defile | to pollute |
| gratuitous | unnecessary or uncalled for |
| onus | a burden |
| impious | disrespectful toward God |
| caveat | a warning |