World Lit Unit 30

(v): to whiten; to make pale

blanch

(adj): imaginary; fantastic

chimerical

(adj): choosing from various sources

eclectic

(n): diplomacy; tact; artful management

finesse

(adj): impressive; showy; magnificent

grandiose

(n): an omen or sign

harbinger

(adj): different; dissimilar

heterogeneous

(n): anything of mixed origin

hybrid

(n): a peculiar personality trait

idiosyncrasy

(n): an evil design or plan

machination

(n): one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

masochist

(adj): suitable for marriage in age and physical development; referring to a female

nubile

(adj): having a negative effect; insulting

pejorative

(n): clothing; garments

raiment

(adj): wise; full of knowledge

sapient

means "across"

prefix "dia"

mean "go"

root "vad" and "vas"

means "written"

suffix "-gram"