vocab 9 Flashcards
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pejorative
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(adj) having a negative effect; insulting
2
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masochist
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(n) one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering
3
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grandiose
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(adj) impressive; showy; magnificent
4
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idiosyncrasy
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(n) a peculiar personality trait
5
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raiment
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(n) clothing; garments
6
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nubile
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(adj) suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female
7
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machination
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(n) an evil design or plan
8
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eclectic
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(adj) choosing from various sources
9
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deride
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(v) to ridicule; to mock
10
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sapient
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(adj) wise; full of knowledge
11
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chimerical
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(adj) imaginary; fantastic
12
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finesse
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(n) diplomacy; tact; artful mangement
13
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heterogeneous
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(adj) different; dissimilar
14
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blanch
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(v) to whiten; to make pale
15
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hybrid
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(n) anything of mixed origin
