SAT Prep Vocab: English 11 Lesson Nine

imaginary; fantastic

anything of mixed origin

impressive; showy; magnificent

choosing from various sources

clothing; garments

one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

to whiten; to make pale

an evil design or plan

different; dissimilar

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

an omen or sign

wise; full of knowledge

a peculiar personality trait

diplomacy; tact; artful management

having a negative effect; insulting