SAT List #5 1. dichotomy (n.): a division into two parts 2. machination (n.): an evil design or plan 3. harbinger (n.

): an omen or sign of bad luck 4. nubile (adj.): female suitable for marriage in age and physical development 5. sapient (adj.): wise, full of knowledge 6. chimerical (adj.): imaginary; fantastic 7. masochist (n.): one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering 8. finesse (n.): artful management; tact; diplomacy 9. heterogeneous (adj.): different; dissimilar 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. eclectic (adj.): choosing from a variety of sources grandiose (adj.): impressive; showy; magnificent raiment (n.): clothing; garments blanch (v.): to whiten, to make pale hybrid (n.): anything of mixed origin idiosyncrasy (n.): a peculiar personality trait