English Vocab 9-10

Question 1

machination

Answer 1

An evil design or plan

Question 2

pejorative

Answer 2

Having a negative effect; insulting

Question 3

harbinger

Answer 3

An omen or sign

Question 4

nubile

Answer 4

Suitable for marriage in age and physical development

Question 5

sapient

Answer 5

Wise; full of knowledge

Question 6

chimerical

Answer 6

Imaginary; fantastic

Question 7

masochist

Answer 7

One who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

Question 8

finesse

Answer 8

Diplomacy; tact; artful management

Question 9

heterogeneous

Answer 9

Different; dissimilar

Question 10

eclectic

Answer 10

Choosing from various sources

Question 11

grandiose

Answer 11

Impressive; showy; magnificent

Question 12

raiment

Answer 12

Clothing; garments

Question 13

blanch

Answer 13

To whiten; to make pale

Question 14

hybrid

Answer 14

Anything of mixed origin

Question 15

idiosyncrasy

Answer 15

A peculiar personality trait

Question 16

idolatry

Answer 16

Excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object

Question 17

adulterate

Answer 17

To make impure; to contaminate

Question 18

emanate

Answer 18

To come forth; to send forth

Question 19

garish

Answer 19

Tastelessly gaudy

Question 20

immutable

Answer 20

Unchangeable; fixed

Question 21

diadem

Answer 21

A crown

Question 22

bucolic

Answer 22

Pertaining to the countryside; rural; rustic

Question 23

redolent

Answer 23

Having a pleasant odor; suggestive or evocative

Question 24

impecunious

Answer 24

Without money; penniless

Question 25

sedition

Answer 25

Rebellion or resistance to the government

Question 26

defile

Answer 26

To pollute; to corrupt

Question 27

gratuitous

Answer 27

Unnecessary or uncalled for

Question 28

onus

Answer 28

A burden, responsibility, obligation

Question 29

impious

Answer 29

Disrespectful toward God

Question 30

caveat

Answer 30

A warning