Vocab 9 Flashcards by Lauren Baiza | Brainscape

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Machination

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An evil design or plan

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Pejorative

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Having a negative effect, insulting

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Harbinger

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An omen or sign

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Nubile

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Suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female

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Sapient

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Wise, full of knowledge

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Chimerical

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Imaginary, fantastic

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Masochist

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One who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

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Finesse

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Diplomacy, tact, artful management

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Heterogeneous

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Different, dissimilar

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Eclectic

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Choosing for various sources

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Grandiose

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Impressive, showy, magnificent

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Raiment

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Clothing, garments

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Blanch

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To whiten, to make pale

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Hybrid

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Anything of mixed origin

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Idiosyncrasy

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A peculiar personality trait

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