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ACT Power Plus Vocabulary

Expand your vocabulary with definitions and examples of words like machination, grandiose, and idiosyncrasy. Learn synonyms, antonyms, and how to use these words in context.

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ACT Power Plus Vocabulary

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  1. ACT Power PlusVocabulary Lesson Nine

  2. machination – (n.) an evil design or planOnce again, the superhero foiled the machinations of the evil scientist. Synonyms • scheme • plot

  3. pejorative – (adj.) having a negative effect; insultingLenny resigned after overhearing his coworkers’ pejorative remarks. Synonyms Antonyms complimentary • disparaging • derogatory

  4. harbinger – (n.) an omen or signTo many, the black cat is a harbinger of bad luck. Synonyms • warning • portent

  5. nubile – (adj.) suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a femaleIn six years, she grew from a skinny twelve-year-old to a nubile young woman.

  6. sapient – (adj.) wise; full of knowledgeEveryone sought advice from the sapient monk who lived on the mountain. Synonyms Antonyms fatuous inane • sagacious

  7. chimerical – (adj.) imaginary; fantasticLittle Tina had a chimerical notion that rabbits lived in trees. Synonyms Antonyms practical • absurd • illusionary

  8. masochist – (n.) one who enjoys his or her own pain and sufferingSue accused her friend of being a masochist because he refused to go to the doctor despite his broken toes.

  9. finesse – (n.) diplomacy; tact; artful managementThe diplomat had the finesse to deal with the troublesome nation. Synonyms Antonyms tactlessness • skill • cunning

  10. heterogeneous – (adj.) different; dissimilarThe platoon was a heterogeneous group of young men from various backgrounds. Synonyms Antonyms homogeneous similar • diverse • varied

  11. eclectic – (adj.) choosing from various sourcesThe eclectic furnishings were from different nations and historical periods. Synonyms Antonyms narrow • selective

  12. grandiose – (adj.) impressive; showy; magnificentThe young couple could not afford the grandiose home, so they found a smaller house. Synonyms Antonyms humble • stately • imposing

  13. raiment – (n.) clothing; garmentsThe royal raiment of the princess is copied by the fashion industry for the department-store market. Synonyms Antonyms servile submissive • overbearing • arrogant • masterful

  14. blanch – (v.) to whiten; to make paleSue’s face blanched when she saw the charred remains of her house.

  15. hybrid – (n.) anything of mixed originThe hybrid roses had the best traits of two different species.

  16. idiosyncrasy – (n.) a peculiar personality traitHiding money in tin cans was only one of the old man’s idiosyncrasies. Synonyms • eccentricity • quirk

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