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