Shared Flashcard Set

Details

SAT Vocab
Lesson 9
15
English
11th Grade
12/13/2011

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
machination
Definition
an evil design or plan
Term
pejorative
Definition
having a negative effect; insulting
Term
harbinger
Definition
an omen or sign
Term
nubile
Definition
suitable for marriage in age and physical
Term
sapient
Definition
wise; full of knowledge
Term
chimerical
Definition
imaginary; fantastic
Term
masochist
Definition
one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering
Term
finesse
Definition
diplomacy; tact; artful management
Term
heterogeneous
Definition
different
Term
eclectic
Definition
choosing from various sources
Term
grandiose
Definition
impressive; showy; magnificent
Term
raiment
Definition
clothing; garments
Term
blanch
Definition
to whiten; to make pale
Term
hybrid
Definition
anything of mixed origin
Term
idiosyncrasy
Definition
a peculiar personality trait
Supporting users have an ad free experience!