Vocabulary Power Plus for SAT/ACT - Book 3 - Lesson Nine

machination

an evil design or plan

pejorative

having a negative effect; insulting

deride

to ridicule; to mock

nubile

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

sapient

wise; full of knowledge

chimerical

imaginary; fantastic

masochist

one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

finesse

diplomacy; tact; artful management

heterogeneous

different; dissimilar

eclectic

choosing from various sources

grandiose

impressive; showy; magnificent

raiment

clothing; garments

blanch

to whiten; to make pale

hybrid

anything of mixed origin

idiosyncrasy

a peculiar personality trait