Machination

Noun

An evil design or plan

Syn: scheme, plot

Pejorative

Adjective

Having a negative effect; insulting

Syn: Derogatory

Ant: Complimentary

Harbringer

Noun

An omen or sign

Syn: Warning, portent

Nubile

Adjective

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

Sapient

Adjective

Wise, full of knowledge

Syn: sagacious

Ant: practical

Chimerical

Adjective

Imaginary, fantastic

Syn: absurd, illusionary

Ant: practical

Masochist

Noun

One who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

Finesse

Noun

Diplomacy, tact, artful management

Syn: skill, cunning

Ant: practical

Heterogenous

Adjective

Different, dissimilar (simply mixed)

Syn: diverse, varied

Eclectic

Adjective

Choosing from various sources,

(deliberately mixed for aesthetic purposes)

syn: discriminating

Grandiose

Adjective

Impressive, showy, magnificent,

Raiment

Noun

Clothing, garments

Blanch

Verb

To whiten, to make pale, (usually negative)

Hybrid

Noun

Anything of mixed origin

Idiosyncrasy

Noun

A peculiar personality trait

Syn: quirk