Vocabulary Power Plus Level 11 Lesson 9

pejorative

adj. having a negative effect; insulting

masochist

n. one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

grandiose

adj. impressive; showy; magnificent

idiosyncrasy

n. a peculiar personality trait

raiment

n. clothing; garments

nubile

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

machination

n. an evil design or plan

eclectic

adj. choosing from various sources

deride

v. to ridicule; to mock

sapient

adj. wise; full of knowledge

chimerical

adj. imaginary; fantastic

finesse

n. diplomacy; tact; artful management

heterogeneous

adj. different; dissimilar

blanch

v. to whiten; to make pale

hybrid

n. anything of mixed origin