勿以善小而不为(对机经的思考和总结的单词)
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幸运小子
我以为参加机考的无论好与不好,都应写一点.也许你认为自己是小虾,但是你自认为微不足道的经验和总结,实际上可能对某些人会有较好的效果.人都是不同的,与自己水平相当的人提供的东西往往比高手的东西更适合自己.所以,勿以善小而不为.我认为,机经中感想和经验有时对人的作用更大,不应该厚题而薄人.与其依靠机经考个高分,不如通过努力而改进自己的不足,也许从长远来讲,后者对人生的意义要大的多.在看到自己对付ETS的伟大胜利的同时,我们也应该想一想老外那种靠实力的考试方式固然显得有些傻,但不正是这种傻气促使他们不断实实在在的提高自己,从而在科研的前沿一次一次的取得对我们的胜利吗?机经有时可以认为是对人的一种腐蚀,而在网上对G的准备方法,学习经验,思考问题的思路进行真正的以提高自身能力为目的的探讨是不是从长远来看更有利?把自己的总结和他人分享,减少他人做机械工作的时间是不是更富有合作精神?其实,ETS出的题的确反映了他们对研究问题思路的观点,如果能认认真真的从提高能力的角度对每种题进行训练,我认为不会在考试中失败.而事实上,那些以前的大虾,他们看似只针对做题,实际上ETS要求的能力,他们早就有了或者有相当的基础,而做题不过是促使他们能力得以较好的体现.我自认为自己准备的并不好,但考分不低,固然有运气的因素,但一个不可忽视的原因是我本身在准备考G前就有相当的能力.例如,我还没背单词前我的数学基本上就800分左右了,逻辑从来不会错过6题以上,背了单词五遍以后,我的Verbal就没低过550.所以,我主张大家不要急功近利,没有实力的胜利也许有害.以上是我的观点,欢迎大家指正,共同探讨.
在下面,是我自己在做类比和反义后对自己容易混淆单词的总结.
entreat v.恳求
entreaty n.恳求,哀求
maltreat v.虐待
retreat v.n.撤退,逃避,隐居
treatise n.论文
sophism n.诡辩
detoxicate vt.除毒,解毒
intoxicate v.使醉,陶醉
intoxicant adj.醉人的
toxic adj.有毒的,中毒的
toxin n.毒素,毒质
neluctable adj.难免的,不能逃避的
irrevocable adj.不能改变的,无法取消的
revocable adj.可废除的
revocation n.废弃,取消
revoke v.废除,取消
appeal v.恳求,吸引
appealing adj. 吸引人的,打动人心的
repeal v.废除(法律)
collateral:(2)property (as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
arboretum:a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
sue to/for :PETITION, appeal
default: a failure to pay financial debts
improvident: not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
improvident adj.不顾将来的,不节俭的
improvise v.即席而作
improvisation n.即席创作
neutral:indifferent? clean:sterile
alacrity:apathetic 反义关系
alacrity: promptness in response : cheerful readiness *accepted the invitation with alacrity*
arrogant: exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance in an overbearing manner *an arrogant official*
guzzle:
intransitive senses : to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually
transitive senses : to drink greedily or habitually *guzzle beer*
quaff:
intransitive senses : to drink deeply
transitive senses : to drink (a beverage) deeply
plush: notably luxurious
crouch:spring crouch: to lower the body stance especially by bending the legs |squat
flutter:to flap the wings rapidly;to move about or behave in an agitated aimless manner
prodigal adj.挥霍的,n.挥霍者
prodigious adj.很大的,巨大的
prodigy n.奇事,非凡之人,天才
squalid adj.污秽的,肮脏的
squalor n.不洁,污秽
squander v.浪费,挥霍
squash v.压碎,挤压,n.南瓜
squat v.蹲下,adj.矮胖的
piquant: agreeably stimulating to the palate
limp v.跛行 adj.无力的,松软的
limber adj.(肌肉)松软的,柔软的
limb n.肢(手或脚),翼
convoke v.召集会议
evoke v.引起,唤起
invoke v.祈求,恳求,(法律的)实施生效.
provoke v.激怒,挑逗
revoke v.废除,取消
unprovoked adj.(生气等)无缘无故的
convict v.定罪,n.罪犯
conviction n.判罪,坚信
evict v.(依法)驱逐
victuals n.食物,饮食
supplant v.排挤,取代
supple adj伸屈自如的,灵活的
supplement v n.增补,补充
supplicant n.乞求者,恳求者
supplicate v.恳求,乞求
supposition n.猜想,推测
suppurate v.(伤口)化脓
vindicate n.为…平反 证明…正确
vindication n.洗冤,证实
vindictive adj.报复性的
venerate
reverence/revere
revile v.辱骂,恶言相问
revitalize v.使复活,使重新充满活力
revocable adj.可废除的
reckless:
1 : marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences
2 : IRRESPONSIBLE *reckless charges*
allude v.间接提到,暗指
collude v.串通,共谋
delude v.欺骗,哄骗
elude v.逃避,
exclude v.排斥,排除
interlude n.(活动间的)暂时休息
preclude v.避免,排除
prelude n.序幕,前奏
seclude v.和别人隔离
secluded adj.隐遁的、隔绝的
peril n.危险
puerile adj.幼稚的,儿童的
repulse: vn驱逐,击退,厌恶
explicate v.详细解说
implicate v.牵连(于罪行中)
explicit adj.清楚明确的
implicit adj.含蓄的,不言而喻的
expiate v.赎罪,补偿
expound v.解释,阐述,提出
inexpedient adj.不适当的,不明智的
inexpiable adj.不能补偿的
exasperate v.激怒,使恼怒
exasperation n.激怒
exposition n.阐释,博览会
expostulate v.(对人或行为的)抗议,告诫
postulate v.假定,要求
extrapolate v.预测,推测
interpolate v.加入(额外的事),窜改
refractory:
1 : resisting control or authority : STUBBORN, UNMANAGEABLE
2 a : resistant to treatment or cure *a refractory lesion*
b : unresponsive to stimulus
c : IMMUNE, INSUSCEPTIBLE *after recovery they were refractory to infection*
discredit v.怀疑,n.丧失名誉
discreet adj.言行谨慎的,小心的
discretion n.谨慎,审慎
discrete adj.个别的,不连续的
indiscreet adj.不谨慎的,无礼的
indiscretion n.不谨慎的、鲁莽的
indolent adj.懒惰的,懒洋洋的
insolent adj.粗野的,无礼的
redolent adj.芬芳的 芳香的
somnolent adj.思睡的,催眠的
somatic adj.肉体的
stamina n.体力,耐力
sturdy adj.(身体)强健的,结实的
somber adj.忧郁的,阴暗的
somnolent adj.思睡的,催眠的
superb adj.上乘的,出色的
supercilious adj.目中无人的,高傲的
superficial adj.表面的,肤浅的
superfluous adj.多余的,累赘的
superimpose v.加在上面,附加
superintend v.监督
superlative adj最佳的
supernal adj.天堂的,天上的
supersede v.淘汰,取代
superstition n.迷信,盲目恐惧
propitiate v.讨好,抚慰
propitiatory adj.讨好的,调解的
propitious adj.吉利的,顺利的
percipient adj.洞察力强的
perspicacious conspicuous adj.显著的,显而易见的
adj.独具慧眼的
precipitate v.加速,促成adj.匆忙的,鲁莽的
precipitation n.急躁,降雨(量) something precipitated
precipitous adj.陡峭的,仓促的
parquet n.镶木地板.a patterned wood surface
parquetry n.镶木地板艺术或图案
statuary n.雕像,雕塑艺术
statuette n.小雕像
stature n.身高,身材
status n.身份,地位
statute n.法规,法令
statutory adj.法定的,受法令所约束的
replenish v.补充,再装满
tarnish v.n.失去光泽,晦暗
varnish n.清漆,v.涂上清漆
contempt: n.轻视,鄙视
contemplate:v.深思,(严肃)注视
extemporize v.即席演说
intemperate adj.无节制的,放纵的
contention:n.争论,论点
discontented:adj.不满足的,不满意的
impervious adj.不能渗透的,不为所动的
perverse adj.刚愎自用的,故意作对的
perversity n.刚愎,背理行为
pervert v.使堕落,滥用
perversion n.堕落,曲解
grisly adj.恐怖的,可怕的
gristle n.软骨结构,软骨
clinch v.钉牢,彻底决定
cinch n.容易做的事情,确定的事情
finch n.雀科鸣禽(如燕雀,金丝雀等)
flinch v.畏缩,退缩
pinch v.捏,掐n.一撮,一点
repose v.躺着休息,安睡
repository n.贮藏室,仓库
retaliate v.报复,反击
retard v.妨碍,推迟
retarded adj.智力迟钝的
dingy adj.肮脏的,褪色的
stingy adj.吝啬的,小气的
mingy adj.吝啬的,小气的
mendacious adj 不真的,撒谎的
mendacity n.虚假
mendicant adj.行乞的 n.乞丐
mandate n.命令,指令,v.批准
mandatory adj.命令的,强迫的
menace v.n.威胁,危险
soporific adj.催眠的,n安眠药
sporadic adj.不定时发生的,零星的
spontaneous adj.自发的,自然的
spontaneity n.自然,自发
abjure v.誓绝,弃绝
adjure v.郑重敦促(恳请)
conjure v.变魔术,变戏法
conjurer n.魔术师
conjure v.请求,祈求
perjure v.作伪证,发假誓
perjury n.伪证,假誓
pejorative adj.带有轻蔑意义的,贬低的
abolition n.废除,革除
abrogate v.废止,废除
relinquish v.放弃,废除
repeal v.废除(法律)
rescind v.废除,取消
revocable adj.可废除的
revoke v.废除,取消
decomposition n.腐烂,崩溃
deposition n.免职,沉积
disposition n.处理,天性、气质
exposition n.阐释,博览会
interposition n.插入,干涉
juxtaposition n.并排
predisposition n.倾向,癖性
presupposition n.预先假定,臆测
supposition n.猜想,推测
flammable adj.易燃的
inflammable adj.可燃的,易激怒的
nonflammable adj.不易燃的
impugn v.指责,对…表示怀疑
pugnacious adj.好斗的
pugnacity n.好斗性
repugnant adj.令人厌恶的
repugnance n.嫌恶,反感
pungent adj.刺鼻的,苛刻的
pungency n.刺激性,尖刻
spurious adj.假的,伪造的
spurn v.拒绝,摈弃
spunk n.勇气,胆量
persecute v.迫害,不断困扰
persecution n.迫害
prosecute v.告发,检举
prosecutor n.起诉人
hamper v.妨碍,阻挠 n.有盖提篮
pamper v.纵容,过分关怀
scamper v.奔跑,快跑
tamper v.窜改,玩弄
tamp v.捣实,砸实
tramp v.重步走,长途跋涉
trample v.踩坏,践踏
vituperate:
transitive senses : to abuse or censure severely or abusively : BERATE
intransitive senses : to use harsh condemnatory language
forge n.铁匠铺,v.锤炼,伪造
forger n.伪造者,打铁匠
forgery n.伪造(物)
forge v.(迎着困难)稳步前进
forgo v.放弃,抛弃
voting:roll call termination : cloture
toupee n.男用假发
troupe n.歌唱团,剧团
anguish n.极大痛苦
languish v.衰弱,变得消瘦
roguish adj.捣蛋的,无赖的
impugn v.指责,对…表示怀疑
imperative adj.急需的,必要的
impervious adj.不能渗透的,不为所动的
imperious adj.傲慢的,专横的
presumptuous adj.自大的,专横的,冒昧的
impetuous adj.冲动的,鲁莽的
recuperate v.恢复(健康),复原
recuperative adj.有助恢复健康的
vituperate v.痛斥,辱骂
vituperative adj.辱骂的,责骂的
assent v.同意,赞成
dissent v.不同意,持异议
resent v.憎恶,愤恨
sensation n.知觉,轰动(的事)
sensational adj.耸人听闻的,轰动的
sensual adj.肉欲的、淫荡的
sensuality n.淫荡、好色
sentient adj.有知觉的,知悉的
sensible:有感觉的, 明智的, 有判断力的
sensitive:敏感的, 灵敏的, 感光的
invective n.猛烈抨击,痛骂
apathetic adj.冷漠的,无动于衷的
impassive adj.无动于衷的,冷漠的
nonchalant adj.冷漠的,满不在乎的
IMPASSIVE, STOIC, PHLEGMATIC, APATHETIC, STOLID
IMPASSIVE stresses the absence of any external sign of emotion in action or facial expression *met the news with an impassive look*
STOIC implies an apparent indifference to pleasure or especially to pain often as a matter of principle or self-discipline *was resolutely stoic even in adversity*
PHLEGMATIC implies a temperament or constitution hard to arouse *a phlegmatic man unmoved by tears*
APATHETIC may imply a puzzling or deplorable indifference or inertness *charitable appeals met an apathetic response*
STOLID implies an habitual absence of interest, responsiveness, or curiosity *stolid workers wedded to routine*
confide v.吐露(心事)
fidelity n.忠实,忠诚
infidel n.不信教者,异教徒
infidelity n.不忠实,不贞
perfidious adj.不忠的,背信弃义的
perfidy n.不忠,背叛
illiberal adj.气量狭窄的,吝啬的
liberality n.慷慨,心胸开阔
liberated adj.无拘束的,放纵的
libertine n.性行为放纵者,浪荡子
arboreal: of, relating to, or resembling a tree
sidereal: of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : ASTRAL
herbaceous:of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb
waft: move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
pedagogy n.教育学,教学法
pedant n.迂腐之人,书呆子
pedantry n.迂腐
pedestrian adj.徒步的,缺乏想像的 n.行人
pediatrics n.小儿科
mock v.嘲笑,模仿地嘲弄
taunt: a sarcastic challenge or insult
parody:a feeble or ridiculous imitation
n.嘲弄文章,拙劣的模仿
peremptory adj.专横的,不容反抗的
preempt v.以先买权取得,取代
indigenous adj.土产的,本地的
indigent adj.贫穷的,贫困的
ingenious adj.聪明的,有发明天才的
ingenuity n.巧思,聪敏
ingenuous adj.纯朴的,单纯的
cede v.割让(土地,权利)
concede v.承认(为正确),让步
intercede v.说好话,代求情
precede v.在…之前,早于
recede v.后退,收回(诺言)
secede v.正式脱离或退出(组织)
cession n.割让,转让
concession n.让步,特许权
procession n.行列,前进
recession n.衰退时期,萧条时期
secession n.脱离、退出
complacent adj.自满的,得意的
complacency n.自满,自得
complaisant adj.顺从的,讨好的
complaisance n.迁就,奉承
specifics n.细微问题,细节
specious adj.似是而非的,华而不实的
plait n.v.发辫,编成辫
braid:to do up (the hair) by interweaving three or more strands
illegality n.非法,违法
illegible adj.难读的,难认的
illiterate adj.文盲的
literal adj.精确的、忠实原义的
literati n.文人,学者(复数)
obliterate v.涂掉,擦掉
preliterate adj.无文字
pastry n.糕点,点心
pastiche n.(音乐等)混合作品
pasty adj.浆糊的,苍白的
pantry n.食品室
brand: mark made by burning with a hot iron to attest manufacture or quality or to designate ownership
hilarious adj.充满欢乐的,引起大笑的
countermand v.撤回(命令),取消(订货)
stridency n.尖锐,刺耳
strident adj.尖声的,刺耳的
opaque adj.不透明的,难懂的
opacity n.不透明,暖昧
spat n.口角,小争论
spate n.大批,大量,(水)泛滥
emergence n.出现
emergency n.紧急事件
contingent adj.意外的,视情况条件而定的
contingency n.意外事件,可能性
hoard v.n.贮藏,秘藏
hoarse adj.嘶哑的,粗嗄的
hoary adj.(头发)灰白的,古老的
amble n.v.漫步,缓行
ramble n.v.漫步,散步
scramble v.攀登,争夺
conspicuous adj.显著的,显而易见的
innocuous adj.(行为,言论等)无害的
promiscuous adj.滥交的,杂乱的
vacuous adj.发呆的,无意义的
mordant adj.讥讽的,尖酸的
dormant adj.冬眠的,静止的
indomitable adj.坚强不屈的
propitiate v.讨好,抚慰
propitiatory adj.讨好的,调解的
propitious adj.吉利的,顺利的
auspicious adj.幸运的,吉兆的
conspicuous adj.显著的,显而易见的
perspicacious perspicous:synonyms see CLEAR
adj.独具慧眼的
percipient adj.洞察力强的
precipice n.悬崖
precipitate v.加速,促成adj.匆忙的,鲁莽的
precipitation n.急躁,降雨(量)
precipitous adj.陡峭的,仓促的
lurch n.突然向前或旁边倒v.蹒跚而行
lurk v.潜伏,埋伏
oscillate:synonyms see SWING
v.摆动,犹豫
vacillate:v.游移不定,踌躇
1 a : to sway through lack of equilibrium b : FLUCTUATE, OSCILLATE
2 : to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
synonyms see HESITATE
ebullience n.兴高采烈,兴冲冲
effulgent adj.光辉的,灿烂的
effusive adj.流出的,感情奔放的
effluvia:
1 : an invisible emanation; especially : an offensive exhalation or smell
2 : a by-product especially in the form of waste
refulgent adj.辉煌的,灿烂的
refulgence n.辉煌,光亮
compassion n.同情,怜悯
compassionate adj.有同情心的
dispassionate adj.平心静气的
impassioned adj.慷慨激昂的
impassive adj.无动于衷的,冷漠的
solicit v.恳求,乞求,教唆
solicitous adj.热切的,挂念的
solitary adj.孤独的,n.隐士
solitude n.孤独
asunder:adv.分离,化为碎片
1 : into parts *torn asunder*
2 : apart from each other in position *wide asunder*
sunder:synonyms see SEPARATE
v.分裂,分离
intrepidity n.无畏
tepid adj.微温的
trepidation n.恐惧,惶恐
torpid:adj.懒散的,死气沉沉的
1 a : having lost motion or the power of exertion or feeling : DORMANT, NUMB b : sluggish in functioning or acting *a torpid frog* *a torpid mind*
2 : lacking in energy or vigor : APATHETIC, DULL
torpor:n.有气无力,死气沉沉
1 : APATHY, DULLNESS
2 : a state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility : extreme sluggishness or stagnation of function
synonyms see LETHARGY
stupor:n.昏迷,不醒人事
1 : a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility *drunken stupor*
2 : a state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock : DAZE
synonyms see LETHARGY
stupefy:v.(使)茫然,吓呆
1 : to make stupid, groggy, or insensible
2 : ASTONISH, ASTOUND
volatile
adj.反复无常的,挥发性的
capricious
adj.变化无常的,任性的
CAPRICE, WHIM, VAGARY, CROTCHET mean an irrational or unpredictable idea or desire.
CAPRICE stresses lack of apparent motivation and suggests willfulness *by sheer caprice she quit her job*.
WHIM implies a fantastic, capricious turn of mind or inclination *an odd antique that was bought on a whim*.
VAGARY stresses the erratic, irresponsible character of the notion or desire *recently he had been prone to strange vagaries*.
CROTCHET implies an eccentric opinion or preference *a serious scientist equally known for his bizarre crotchets*.
trickery n.欺骗,诡计
trickle v.一滴滴地流,徐徐地流
factious adj.有派性的,偏见的
factitious:adj.人为的,不真实的
1 : produced by humans rather than by natural forces
2 a : formed by or adapted to an artificial or conventional standard b : produced by special effort : SHAM *created a factitious demand by spreading rumors of shortage*
affectation n.做作,虚假
affected adj.不自然的,假装的
affection n.亲爱,友爱
affectionate adj.挚爱的
disaffected adj.(政治上)不满的,叛离的
disaffection n.政治上不满,叛离
unaffected adj.自然的,不矫揉造作的
pretence n虚伪,借口
pretended adj.假的,虚伪的
pretension n.自命不凡
pretentious adj.做作的,自抬身价的
pretentiousness n.自命不凡
potent adj.强有力的
potentate n.统治者,当权者
impenitent adj.不悔悟的
penitent adj.后悔的,忏悔的
penalize v.置(某人)于不利地位,处罚
penalty n.刑罚,处罚
penance n.自我惩罚
gruelling:trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion
adj.繁重而累人的
gruesome: inspiring horror or repulsion : GRISLY
adj.令人毛骨悚然的,恶心的
levitate v.(使)浮于空中
levity n.轻率,轻浮
levy v.n.征税、征兵
invincible adj.不可征服的,难以制服的
invective n.猛烈抨击,痛骂
vindicate n.为…平反 证明…正确
vindication n.洗冤,证实
vindictive adj.报复性的
prescribed adj.规定的
proscribe v.禁止
staid:adj.稳重的,沉着的
marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : SOBER, GRAVE
synonyms see SERIOUS
stodgy adj.艰涩难懂的,乏味的
stolid: having or expressing little or no sensibility : UNEMOTIONAL
synonyms see IMPASSIVE
adj.无动于衷的,感情麻木的
stagnant adj.不流动的,停滞的
stagy adj.不自然的,演戏一般的
upstage adj.骄傲的,高傲的
stain v.玷污,染色
subdue v.征服,压制,减轻
subsume v.包含,包容
unassuming adj.不摆架子的,不造作的
scad: a large number or quantity ? usually used in plural *scads of money*
indenture n.契约,合同
denture n.假牙
rupture n.v.破裂,断裂
suture n.缝线v.缝合
torture n.酷刑,折磨,v.对…施以苦刑
vesture n.衣服,覆盖物
divestiture n.剥夺,脱衣
investiture n.任职仪式,授权仪式
conjecture v.n.推测,臆测
conjure v.变魔术,变戏法
conjurer n.魔术师
conjure v.请求,祈求
perjure v.作伪证,发假誓
perjury n.伪证,假誓
abjure v.誓绝,弃绝
adjure v.郑重敦促(恳请)
conjugal adj.婚姻的,夫妻的
impuissance:WEAKNESS, POWERLESSNESS
ingenious adj.聪明的,有发明天才的
ingenuity n.巧思,聪敏
ingenuous adj.纯朴的,单纯的
indigenous adj.土产的,本地的
indigent adj.贫穷的,贫困的
extemporize v.即席演说
intemperate adj.无节制的,放纵的
temper v.锻炼,缓和n.脾气
temperamental adj.性情的,喜怒无常的
temperance n.自制,节制,禁酒
temperate adj.自制的
tempest n.暴风雨,骚动
tempestuous adj狂暴的
temporal adj.时间的,世俗的
temporary adj.短暂的,暂时的
temporize v.拖延
importune:v.强求,不断请求
Synonyms BEG, appeal, beseech, crave, entreat, implore, invoke, plead, pray, supplicate
opportune:adj.合适的,适当的
Synonyms TIMELY 1, auspicious, favorable, propitious, prosperous, seasonable, timeous, well-timed
infest v.骚扰,扰乱
approbation n.称赞,认可,
approbatory adj.表示赞许的.
probation n.试用(期),试验
reprobate v.谴责,指责.adj.n.堕落的(人)
reproach n.谴责,责骂
reproof n.斥责,责备
reprove v责骂,申斥
reprimand n.v.训诫,谴责
reprehend v.谴责,责难
reprehensible adj.应受谴责的
reprisal n.(政治或军事的)报复
requite v.报答,报复
retaliate v.报复,反击
revenge v.n.报复,报仇
vengeance n.报仇,报复
vindictive adj.报复性的
blench v.退缩,畏缩
blanch v.使变白,(脸色)变苍的
broach v.开瓶,提出(题目)
breach v.毁坏,泄密 n.缺口
stanch v.制止(血液),止住
stench n.臭气,恶臭
hermetic:adj.密封的,炼金术的 神秘的
daunt: to lessen the courage of : COW, SUBDUE
synonyms see DISMAY
v.使胆怯,使畏缩
dauntless:FEARLESS, UNDAUNTED
adj.勇敢的,无畏的
flaunt v.炫耀,张扬
gaunt adj.憔悴的,瘦削的
haunt v.常到,(鬼魂)出没。(事情)萦绕心头n.常去的地方
haunting adj.不易忘怀的
jaunt v.短程旅游
jaunty adj.愉快的,满足的
saunter v.n.闲逛,漫步
taunt v.嘲笑,讥笑
undaunted:courageously resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty : not discouraged
adj.不屈不挠的,无畏的
vaunt v.吹嘘,炫耀
equable adj.稳定的,不变的,(脾气)温和的
equanimity n.镇定,沉着
equilibrium n.平衡
equine adj.马的,似马的
equitable adj.公平的,公正的
equity n.公平,公正
equitation n.骑术
adjudicate v.充当裁判,判决
judicial adj.法庭的,法官的
judicious adj.有判断力的,明智的
prejudicial adj.有害的,引起偏见的
exponent n.说明者,支持者
opponent n.对手,敌手
proponent n.支持者,拥护者
usurious adj.放高利贷的
usury n.放高利贷
usurp v.篡夺,霸占
ensemble n.全体,大合唱
resemblance n.相似,相像
semblance n.外貌,相似
dissemble dissimulate
v.隐藏、掩饰(感受,意图) v.隐藏、掩饰
disseminate v.散布,传播
seminal adj.有创意的
seminary n.神学院
saturnalia n.纵情狂欢
saturnine adj.忧郁的,阴沉的
suture n.缝线v.缝合
insolvent adj.无钱还债的
solvent adj.有偿债能力的,n.溶剂
solvency n.溶解力,还债能力
balk v.阻止,妨碍
balm n.香油,药膏
balmy adj.(气候)温和的,芳香的
insinuate v.暗指,暗示
sinuous adj.蜿蜒的,迂回的
evict v.(依法)驱逐
evince v.表明,表示
garnish v.装饰(于食品上)
garish adj.俗丽的,过于艳丽的
salubrious adj.有益健康的
salutary adj.有益的,有益健康的
salutation n.致敬,(信开头)称呼
begrudge v.吝啬,勉强给
budge v.移动一点,妥协
drudge v.劳碌,做苦差事,n.劳碌的人
grudge v.吝啬,不满.
nudge v.(用肘)轻触,轻推
trudge v.跋涉
vituperate:v.痛斥,辱骂
transitive senses : to abuse or censure severely or abusively : BERATE
intransitive senses : to use harsh condemnatory language
synonyms see SCOLD
vituperative adj.辱骂的,责骂的
turpitude n.邪恶,卑鄙(行为)
incarnate adj.具有肉体的,化身的
incarcerate v.下狱,监禁
reincarnate v.使化身,转生
analgesic n.镇痛剂,adj.止痛的
aesthete n.审美家
nostalgia n.怀旧之情,思乡病
exalt v.(高度)赞扬,歌颂
exaltation n.(成功带来的)得意,高兴
extol v.赞美
extort v.强索(to extort money from him)
extortion n.强取
philistine n.庸人,市侩
predestine v.注定
pristine adj.太古的,纯洁的,新鲜的
paradigmatic adj.作为示范的,典范的
phlegmatic adj.冷静的,冷淡的
pragmatic adj.实际的,实用主义的
enigmatic adj.神秘的,难解的
stigmatize v.污蔑,玷污
fervid:
1 : very hot : BURNING
2 : marked by often extreme fervor *a fervid crusader*
synonyms see IMPASSIONED
fetid: having a heavy offensive smell
synonyms see MALODOROUS
mellifluous adj.(音乐等)柔美流畅的
mollify v.安慰,安抚
motility:exhibiting or capable of movement
mortify v.使屈辱,使痛心
moribund adj.即将结束的,垂死的
morbid adj.病态的,不正常的
mortality:死亡率,死亡
immortal adj.不朽的,流芳百世的
conflate v.合并
deflated adj.灰心丧气的
inflated adj.充气的,骄傲的
susceptibilities n.脆弱的感情
susceptible adj 易受影响的,多情的
suspense n.悬念,悬疑,挂念
sceptical adj.怀疑的,不相信的
skeptical adj.怀疑的
disjointed adj.脱节的,杂乱的
enjoin v.命令,吩咐
rejoin v.回答,答辩
rejoinder n.回答
frigidity n.寒冷,冷淡,性冷淡
rigidity n.固执,坚定,僵化
plumb adv.精确地,完全地v.了解意义,测水深
plummet v.垂直或突然地堕下
plume n.羽毛 v.整理羽毛,骚首弄姿
preen v.整理羽毛,(人)打扮修饰
appalling adj 骇人的,可怕的.
palliate v.减轻(痛苦),掩饰(罪行)
palliation n.减轻,缓和
pallid adj.苍白的,没血色的
rave n.热切赞扬,倾倒
unravel(ravel) v.解开,拆散
raze:
1 a archaic : ERASE b : to scrape, cut, or shave off
2 : to destroy to the ground : DEMOLISH
commodious adj.宽敞的
commodity 商品,日用品
commotion n.骚动,动乱
flippant:
1 archaic : GLIB, TALKATIVE
2 : lacking proper respect or seriousness
grouch n.牢骚,不满.
grouse n.松鸡v.牢骚,诉苦
garrulous adj.唠叨的,多话的
querulous adj.抱怨的,多牢骚的
gripe v.抱怨,发牢骚
sourpuss n.牢骚满腹的人
garrulity n.唠叨,饶舌.
gist n.要点,要旨
pith n.精髓,要点
tenor n.男高音,要点,要旨
renovate:
1 : to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
2 : to restore to life, vigor, or activity : REVIVE *the church was renovated by a new ecumenical spirit*
synonyms see RENEW
intimacy n.亲密,亲密的言行
intimate adj.亲密的 n.密友
intimate v.暗示
intimidate v.恐吓,协迫
intimidation n.恐吓
metaphor n.隐喻,暗喻
metaphorical adj.隐喻的,比喻的
metaphysics n.形而上学,玄学
metamorphosis n.变形,变态
ascendancy n.统治权,支配力量
condescend:v.屈尊,俯就
1 a : to descend to a less formal or dignified level : UNBEND b : to waive the privileges of rank
2 : to assume an air of superiority
condescension:n.自以为高人一等,贬低(别人)
1 : voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in relations with an inferio
2 : patronizing attitude or behavior
descend v.下来,下降
descendant n.后代,后裔
scurrilous adj.下流的、恶言毁谤的
scurry v.急跑,疾行
scurvy adj.卑鄙的、可鄙的
sedition n.煽动叛乱
seditious adj.煽动性的
sedulous adj.聚精会神的、勤勉的
frustrate v.挫败,使沮丧
fluster v.使困惑,慌乱
foment:
to promote the growth or development of : ROUSE, INCITE *foment a rebellion*
synonyms see INCITE
ferment:
intransitive senses
1 : to undergo fermentation
2 : to be in a state of agitation or intense activity
transitive senses
1 : to cause to undergo fermentation
2 : to work up (as into a state of agitation) : FOMENT
pusillanimous adj.懦弱的,胆小的
parsimonious adj.太节省的,小气的
babble v.说蠢话,牙牙学语
dabble v.涉足,浅赏
gabble v.急促而不清楚地说
gobble v.贪婪地吃,吞没
hobble v.蹒跚,跛行
jabber v.快而不清楚地说
rabble n.乌合之众,暴民,下等人
rubble n.(一堆)碎石,瓦砾
slobber n.口水,v.流口水,粗俗地表示
halt v.暂停前进,停止
halting adj.踌躇的,吞吞吐吐的
gossamer:extremely light, delicate, or tenuous
intense:
1 a : existing in an extreme degree *the excitement was intense* *intense pain* b : having or showing a characteristic in extreme degree *intense colors*
2 : marked by or expressive of great zeal, energy, determination, or concentration *intense effort*
3 a : exhibiting strong feeling or earnestness of purpose *an intense student* b : deeply felt
ponderous:
1 : of very great weight
2 : unwieldy or clumsy because of weight and size
3 : oppressively or unpleasantly dull : LIFELESS *ponderous prose*
synonyms see HEAVY
inchoate: being only partly in existence or operation; especially : imperfectly formed or formulated : FORMLESS
redoubtable:adj.可敬畏的
1 : causing fear or alarm : FORMIDABLE
2 : ILLUSTRIOUS, EMINENT; broadly : worthy of respect
indubitable:too evident to be doubted : UNQUESTIONABLE
adj.不容置疑的
quandary:a state of perplexity or doubt
n.困惑,进退两难
quarry n.采石场,v.采石n.猎物,追求物
disproof:1 : the action of disproving
2 : evidence that disproves
disport v.玩耍、嬉戏
disposed adj.愿意,想干
disposition n.处理,天性、气质
dispossessed adj.被剥夺财产的
substantiate:v证实,确证
1 : to give substance or form to : EMBODY
2 : to establish by proof or competent evidence : VERIFY *substantiate a charge*
synonyms see CONFIRM
substantive:being a totally independent entity
adj.独立存在的,直接的
considerable in amount or numbers : SUBSTANTIAL
impregnable adj.攻不破的,征服不了的
impregnate v.怀孕,使充满
impudent:marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : INSOLENT
adj.鲁莽的,冒失的,无礼的
improvident:not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
adj.不顾将来的,不节俭的
improvise v.即席而作
impromptu adj.即席的,即兴的
portend v.预兆,预示
pretended adj.假的,虚伪的
tendentious adj.有偏见的,有倾向的
tender v.提出(希望对方接受的意见等)
CONTAMINATE, TAINT, POLLUTE, DEFILE mean to make impure or unclean.
CONTAMINATE implies intrusion of or contact with dirt or foulness from an outside source *water contaminated by industrial wastes*.
TAINT stresses the loss of purity or cleanliness that follows contamination *tainted meat* *a politician's tainted reputation*.
POLLUTE, sometimes interchangeable with contaminate, distinctively may imply that the process which begins with contamination is complete and that what was pure or clean has been made foul, poisoned, or filthy *the polluted waters of the river*.
DEFILE implies befouling of what could or should have been kept clean and pure or held sacred and commonly suggests violation or desecration *defile a hero's memory with slanderous innuendo*
stain:1 : to suffuse with color
2 : DISCOLOR, SOIL
3 a : to taint with guilt, vice, or corruption b : to bring reproach on
4 : to color (as wood, glass, or cloth) by processes affecting chemically or otherwise the material itself
intransitive senses : to receive a stain
constrict:a : to make narrow or draw together b : COMPRESS, SQUEEZE *constrict a nerve*
contract n.契约,合同
contract v.订合同,收缩
contraction n.收缩
presumption n.假定,冒昧
presumptuous adj.自大的,专横的,冒昧的
resumption n.重新开始
sumptuous adj.奢侈的,华丽的
vogue n.时髦,时尚 adj.流行的
vague:not clearly expressed;not having a precise meaning;not clearly or precisely
emaciate v.使瘦弱
macerate v.浸软,消瘦
maculated: marked with spots : BLOTCHED
exacerbate v.加重,恶化
distend:
transitive senses
1 : EXTEND
2 : to enlarge from internal pressure : SWELL
intransitive senses : to become expanded
synonyms see EXPAND
dilate:2 : to enlarge or expand in bulk or extent : DISTEND, WIDEN
profligate adj.挥金如土的,n.挥霍者
prodigal adj.挥霍的,n.挥霍者
prodigious adj.很大的,巨大的
prodigy n.奇事,非凡之人,天才
acquiesce v.勉强同意,默认
acquiescent adj.默认的,顺从的
quiescent adj.不动的,静止的
lull:1 : to cause to sleep or rest : SOOTHE
2 : to cause to relax vigilance
loll:1 : to hang loosely or laxly : DROOP
2 : to act or move in a lax, lazy, or indolent manner : LOUNGE
precursory:
disparage v.贬抑,轻蔑
disparate adj.迥然不同的,不可并论的
disparity n.不同,差异
fulminate v.猛烈抨击,严厉谴责
calumniate v.诽谤,中伤
manipulative adj.操纵别人的,老于世故的
advisable adj.适当的,可行的
advisory adj.劝告的
unadvised adj.草率的,鲁莽的
inadvertent adj.不注意的,疏忽的
bolted adj.脱离的
bolster n.枕垫 v.支持,鼓励
fickle adj.(爱情或友谊上)易变的,不坚定的
labile a.不稳定的,易变的
precarious:
1 : depending on the will or pleasure of another
2 : dependent on uncertain premises : DUBIOUS *precarious generalizations*
3 a : dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments b : characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger
synonyms see DANGEROUS
travesty n.v.歪曲,曲解
egress n.出去,出口
assent v.同意,赞成
assert v.断言,主张
assertive adj.言语果断的,断言的
asset n.财产,可取之处
ferrous adj.含铁的
corroboration n.证实,支持,证据
expediency n.方便,权宜之计
expedite v.使加速,促进
expedition n.远征,探险
expeditious adj.迅速的,敏捷的
expend v.花费,用光
expenditure n.消耗,支出
expendable adj.可耗尽的,可牺牲的
inexpedient adj.不适当的,不明智的
murky;opacity;turbid;opaqueness
apposite: highly pertinent or appropriate : APT
synonyms see RELEVANT
profundity n.深奥,深刻
profuse adj.很多的,浪费的
profusion n.丰富、大量、浪费
subside v.(建筑物等)下陷,(天气等)平息,平静
subsidiary adj.辅助的,次要的
subsidy n.补助金
exhaustion n.疲备,耗尽
exhaustive adj.彻底的,无遗漏的
halcyon:a : CALM, PEACEFUL b : HAPPY, GOLDEN c : PROSPEROUS, AFFLUENT
fracas n.喧嚷,吵闹
fractional adj.微小的,极小的
fractious adj.(脾气)易怒的,好争吵
fresco n.壁画
grate v.磨碎,使人烦燥
grateful adj.感激的
ingrate n.忘恩负义的人
incumbent n.在职者,现任者
recumbent adj.侧卧的,休息的
succumb v.屈从,屈服,因…死亡
deference:n.敬意,尊重
respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes
synonyms see HONOR
defer:PUT OFF, DELAY
defy:to confront with assured power of resistance : DISREGARD n. DEFIANCE
abstain v.自动戒绝,抑制
detain v.拘留,使延迟
retain:synonyms see KEEP
mandatory adj.命令的,强迫的
minatory adj.威胁的,恫吓的
statutory adj.法定的,受法令所约束的
attenuate v.变薄,变弱
extenuate v.掩饰(罪行),减轻罪过
burrow n.(兔子等)所掘的地洞,v.挖洞
farrow v.(母猪)生产n.一窝小猪
furrow n.犁沟,皱纹
harrow n.耙
harrowing adj.悲痛的,难受的
marrow n.骨髓,精华
sublimate v.(使)升华,净化
sublime adj雄伟的,崇高的,n.顶峰
subliminal adj.潜意识的,下意识的
attribute n.属性,品质,v.把…归于
attribution n.归属
retribution n.报应,罚
retributive adj.报应的
tribulation n.苦难,灾难
tribunal n.法庭,裁判所
tributary adj.n.支流(的),进贡(的)
tribute n.贡物,赞辞
mercenary adj.唯利是图的 n.雇佣兵
merchandise n.商品,货品
mercurial adj.善变的,活泼的
specifics n.细微问题,细节
specimen n. 范例,样品,标本
specious adj.似是而非的,华而不实的
speciosity n.似是而非,外表美观
asset n.财产,可取之处
outset n.开始,开头
cosset v.宠爱,娇养
offset v.抵销,补偿
repine v.不满,心中抱怨
supine adj.仰卧的,懒散的
vulpine adj.狐狸的,狡猾的
conversant adj.精通的,熟知的
convert v.使改变(信仰等)n.改变信仰的人
conversion n.转变,皈依
convertible adj.可转换的,n.敞篷车
appreciable adj.明显的,重要的
appreciative adj.感谢的,赞赏的
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