Vocab Power Plus Lesson 9

Lenny resigned after overhearing his coworkers' pejorative remarks.

• having a negative effect; insulting

• impressive; showy

• choosing from various sources

• wise; full of knowledge

Sue accused her friend of being a masochist because he refused to go to the doctor despite his broken toes.

• fashionable person

• an evil person

• One who enjoys his own pain and suffering

• A wise or knowledgeable person

The huge amphitheater was the perfect venue to listen to the grandiose music of the symphony orchestra.

• impressive; showy

• insulting; desparaging

• wise; full of knowledge

• imaginary

Hiding money in tin cans was only one of the old man's idiosyncrasies.

• an evil design or plan

• clothing; garments

• diplomacy; tact

• a peculiar personality trait

The royal raiment of the princess is copied by the fashion industry for the department-store market.

• diplomacy

• clothing; garments

• anything of mixed origin

• a peculiar personality trait

in six years, she grew from a skinny twelve-year-old to a nubile young woman.

• suitable for marriage in age and physical development

• impressive; showy

• choosing from various sources

• wise; full of knowledge

Once again, the superhero foiled the machinations of the evil scientist.

• one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

• clothing; garments

• wisdom

• an evil design or plan

The eclectic furnishings were from many different nations and historical periods.

• choosing from various sources

• suitable for marriage in age and physical development

• impressive; showy

• having a negative effect; insulting

The unpopular professor derided students who made mistakes.

• to whiten; to make pale

• to make impure; to contaminate

• to ridicule; to mock

• to come forth; to send forth

Everyone sought advice from the sapient monk who lived on the mountain.

• impressive; showy

• wise; full of knowledge

• unchangeable; fixed

• without money; penniless