English 11 Honors: Vocabulary Lesson 9

1. English III HonorsVocabulary Lesson 9Ms. Barletta cbarletta@dphds.org November 9, 2009

2. Vocabulary Lesson 9 1. machination (n.): an evil design or plan HINT: Machine 2. pejorative (adj.): having a negative effect; insulting HINT: 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

3. 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; dissimilar HINT: Hetero=different 10. eclectic (adj.): choosing from various sources

4. Vocabulary Lesson 9 11. grandiose (adj.): impressive; showy; magnificent HINT: grand 12. raiment (n.): clothing; garments 13. blanch (v.): to whiten; to make pale HINT: bleach 14. hybrid (n.): anything of mixed origin 15. idiosyncrasy (n.): a peculiar personality trait

5. Vocabulary Lesson 9 Extra Words 16. duress (n.): hardship, restraint, confinement 17. sonorous (adj.): producing sound HINT: sonar 18. supplant (v.): to take the place of HINT: plant 19. debacle (n.): a sudden calamitous downfall; a complete failure 20. truculent (adj.): inclined toward conflict; eager to fight