1. Vocabulary List #9 English 11 Honors

2. 1. machination (noun) an evil plan Synonym: scheme; plot

3. 2. pejorative (adjective) having a negative effect; insulting Synonym: derogatory

4. 3. harbinger (noun) an omen; a sign of something to happen Synonym: warning; portent

5. 4. sapient (adjective) wise; full of knowledge Synonym: sagacious

6. 5. chimerical (adjective) imaginary; fantastical Synonym: illusionary

7. 6. masochist (noun) a person who enjoys his or her own suffering

8. 7. heterogeneous (adjective) different; dissimilar Synonym: diverse, varied

9. 8. grandiose (adjective) showy; magnificent Synonym: stately; imposing

10. 9. raiment (noun) clothing; garments

11. 10. blanch (verb) to whiten; to make pale Synonym: bleach

12. 11. nubile (adjective) suitable for marriage in age and physical development (mainly referring to a female)

13. 12. finesse (noun) diplomacy; tact; artful management; knowing how to act appropriately or cleverly in certain situations Synonyms: skill; cunning

14. 13. eclectic (adjective) choosing from various sources; widespread Synonym: selective

15. 14. hybrid (noun) anything of mixed origin

16. 15. idiosyncrasy (noun) a peculiar personality trait Synonym: quirk