VPP Lesson 9

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machination

an evil design or plan

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pejorative

having a negative effect; insulting

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deride

to ridicule; mock

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nubile

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

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sapient

wise; full of knowledge

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chimerical

imaginary; fantastic

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masochist

one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

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finesse

diplomacy; tact; artful management

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heterogeneous

different; dissimilar

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eclectic

choosing from various sources

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grandiose

impressive; showy; magnificent

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raiment

clothing; garments

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blanch

to whiten; to make pale

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hybrid

anything of mixed origin

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idiosyncrasy

a peculiar personality trait

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