English list 9

list 9

blanch

v. to whiten; to make pale

chimerical

adj. imaginary; fantastic

deride

v. to ridicule; to mock

eclectic

adj. choosing from various sources

grandiose

adj. impressive; showy; magnificent

heterogeneous

adj. different; dissimilar

hybrid

n. anything of mixed origin

idiosyncrasy

n. a peculiar personality trait

machination

n. an evil design or plan

masochist

n. someone who enjoys their own pain and suffering

nubile

adj. sexually attractive, usually in reference to women

pejorative

adj. having a negative effect

raiment

n. clothing

sapient

adj. wise; full of knowledge