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Vocab Lesson 9

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n. a peculiar personality trait

syn: eccentricity; quirk
idiosyncrasy
n. anything of mixed origin
hybrid
v. to whiten; to make pale
blanch
n. clothing; garments
raiment
adj. impressive; showy; magnificent

syn: stately; imposing
ant: humble
grandiose
adj. choosing from various sources

syn: selective
ant: narrow
eclectic
adj. different; dissimilar

syn: diverse; varied
ant: homogeneous; similar
heterogeneous
n. diplomacy; tact; artful management

syn: skill; cunning
ant: tactlessness
finesse
n. one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering
masochist
adj. imaginary; fantastic

syn: absurd; illusionary
ant: practical
chimerical
adj. wise; full of knowledge

syn: sagacious
ant: fatuous; inane
sapient
adj. suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female
nubile
n. an omen or sign

syn: warning; portent
harbinger
adj. having a negative effect; insulting

syn: disparaging; derogatory
ant: complimentary
pejorative
n. an evil design or plan

syn: scheme; plot
machination
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