UNIT 9

Caroline F.
13 words 7 learners

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  1. blanch
    turn pale, as if in fear
    to whiten; to make pale
  2. chimerical
    like a grotesque product of the imagination
    imaginary; fantastic
  3. finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
  4. harbinger
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  5. heterogeneous
    consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
  6. hybrid
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
  7. machination
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  8. masochist
    someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
  9. nubile
    (of young women) attractive and eligible to marry
  10. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  11. raiment
    especially fine or decorative clothing
  12. sapient
    acutely insightful and wise
  13. idiosyncrasy
    a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual
Created on Tue May 10 17:01:27 EDT 2011 (updated Wed May 11 08:00:15 EDT 2011)

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