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English III Honors Vocabulary Lesson 9 Ms. Barletta cbarletta@dphds

English III Honors Vocabulary Lesson 9 Ms. Barletta cbarletta@dphds.org. November 9, 2009. 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

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English III Honors Vocabulary Lesson 9 Ms. Barletta cbarletta@dphds

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  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

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