arithmetic mean 算术平均值? weighted average 加权平均值? geometric mean 几何平均数?? exponent 指数，幂? base 乘幂的底数,底边? cube 立方数，立方体? square root 平方根? cube root 立方根?? common logarithm 常用对数?? digit 数字? constant 常数? variable 变量?? inverse function 反函数? complementary function 余函数? linear 一次的，线性的? factorization 因式分解? absolute value 绝对值，e.g.｜-32｜=32? round off 四舍五入 ?
6.?有关数论?
natural number 自然数? positive number 正数? negative number 负数? odd integer, odd number 奇数? even integer, even number 偶数? integer, whole number 整数? positive whole number 正整数? negative whole number 负整数?? consecutive number 连续整数? real number, rational number 实数,有理数? irrational（number） 无理数?? inverse 倒数? composite number 合数 e.g. 4,6,8,9,10,12,14,15……? prime number 质数 e.g. 2,3,5,7,11,13,15…… 注意：所有的质数(2除外)都是奇数，但奇数不一定是质数 reciprocal 倒数?? common divisor 公约数? multiple 倍数? (least)common multiple (最小)公倍数?? (prime) factor (质)因子? common factor 公因子?? ordinary scale, decimal scale 十进制? nonnegative 非负的?? tens 十位? units 个位?? mode 众数? median 中数?? common ratio 公比??
altitude 高? depth 深度? side 边长? circumference, perimeter 周长? radian 弧度? surface area 表面积? volume 体积? arm 直角三角形的股? cross section 横截面? center of a circle 圆心? chord 弦? radius 半径? angle bisector 角平分线? diagonal 对角线? diameter 直径? edge 棱? face of a solid 立体的面? hypotenuse 斜边? included side 夹边? leg 三角形的直角边? median of a triangle 三角形的中线? base 底边，底数（e.g. 2的5次方，2就是底数）? opposite 直角三角形中的对边? midpoint 中点? endpoint 端点? vertex (复数形式vertices)顶点? tangent 切线的? transversal 截线? intercept 截距??
7.?有关坐标??
coordinate system 坐标系? rectangular coordinate 直角坐标系? origin 原点? abscissa 横坐标? ordinate 纵坐标? number line 数轴? quadrant 象限? slope 斜率? complex plane 复平面??
intercalary year(leap year) 闰年(366天)? common year 平年(365天)? depreciation 折旧? down payment 直接付款? discount 打折? margin 利润? profit 利润? interest 利息? simple interest 单利? compounded interest 复利? dividend 红利? decrease to 减少到? decrease by 减少了 increase to 增加到? increase by 增加了? denote 表示? list price 标价? markup 涨价? per capita 每人? ratio 比率? retail price 零售价? tie 打平作者: 立花道雪 时间: 2004-4-15 07:08:52 标题: 多义词
abandon v. 放弃 n. 放肆，放纵
abject adj. ①凄惨的 ②怯懦的
abrupt adj. 突然的 n. (文章等)不连贯的
abstract adj. 抽象的 n. 摘要
abuse v. ①误用，滥用 ②辱骂
accede v. ①同意 ②就任
accent v. ①强调 ②使显著
accord v. ①一致 ②同意
ace n. ①(纸牌上的)幺点 ②优秀选手
acquittal n. 偿债(负债)，无罪开释
admission n. 入场(入学等)，承认，自白
advance v. ①前进 ②(物价)上涨
aerial adj. 空气的 n. 天线
affect v. ①冒充，假装 ②使感动，影响
affluent adj. 富裕的 n. 支流
alert adj. 警觉的 n. 警报
allay v. ①平息(愤怒等) ②缩小
allergy n. ①过敏 ②反感
alloy n. 合金 v. 损坏，混杂
ally n. ①同盟 ②弹珠
amiss adj. ①错误的 ②不顺利的
anchor n. 锚 v. 抛错，固立
angle n. 角，角度 v. 钓鱼，用平段获取
annoy v. 使苦恼 n. 难对付的人
antedate v. ①提早日期 ②预期
ape n. 类人猿，模仿者
apology n. ①赔罪 ②辩解
appeal v. 恳求 n. 魅力，吸引力
application n. ①应用，申请 ②勤奋，专心一致
appointment n. ①约定，职务 ②家具，装备
appreciate v. ①正确地评价，赏识 ②提高价格
apprehend v. ①逮捕 ②理解 ③担心
appropriate adj. 适当的 v. 拨款，占用
arabesque n. 蔓藤图式 adj. 奇特的
arbor n. ①车轴 ②凉亭
arise 产生，起源，arisings 废物，残存物
arrest v. ①逮捕 ②惹人注目 ③制止，阻挡
article n. 文章，(注解等)条文
associate v. 联合，结合 n. 同事
assume v. ①承担 ②假装 ③认为 assuming 傲慢的
attend v. ①出席 ②照顾 ，侍候
attest v. ①证明 ②使…宣誓
back v. (以金钱)资助
badger n. 獾，v. 烦扰
baffle v. 使困惑，n. 隔扳(控制声音 等通过)
bag v. 占(位置)，猎获
bags n. ①许多②宽松的裤子
bait v. ①激怒 n. 鱼饵
ballon n. 气球 v. 膨胀
bang v. 猛撞n. 刘海
bank v. (车或飞机)倾斜转变n. 岸
bankrupt v. 破产adj. 无用的
bar n. ①门闩，障碍②律师业
barge n. 驳船v. 磁撞
bark v. 狗吠n. ①树皮②三桅船
barrack v. 遏制，n. barracks 兵营
barrage n. ①弹幕②(指说话)倾泻而出
barrow n. ①古墓②手推车
base n. 基础 adj. 卑鄙的
bass n. 鲈鱼 adj. 低音的
baste v. ①(烤肉)润以脂油，②狠揍
bat n. ①球棒，②蝙蝠v. 眨眼
bay n. ①海湾②阻挡v. (狗)低吠
beach n. 海滨 v. 使(船)靠岸
beam n. 胡须 v. 勇敢面对
beat n. 心跳，节拍 adj. 非常疲乏的
beef n. 牛肉 v. 发牢骚
beetle n. 甲虫 v. 迅速离去
belie v. ①掩饰，②证明为假
bend v. ①弯曲，②专心于
best v. 击败(某人)
bid v. ①致意，吩咐 ②出价
bind v. 捆绑，装订 n. 困境
blind v. 蒙蔽 n. 百叶窗
block n. 大块，街区 v. 阻止
bluff n. 陡峭的悬崖，v. 渲张声势
bolt n. 螺栓 v. 惊慌而逃
boot n. 皮靴 v. 解雇
bore v. 钻孔 n. 使人讨厌的人
boss n. ①浮雕 ②老板
bottle n. 瓶 v. 贮藏
bounce v. ①弹回，②(银行)退支票
bound v. 跳跃 adj. 被束缚的
bouquet n. ①花束 ②芳香
bow v. 鞠躬 n. 船首
brand n. 商标 v. 打上烙印
breast n. 乳房 v. 奋勇抵抗
breeze n. 微风 v. 轻快地急走
broach v. ①开瓶 ②提出(问题)
brood n. 一窝(鸡雏) v. 沉思，闷想
brook v. 容忍 n. 小溪
brush n. ①画笔 ②小冲突
buck n. ①雄鹿 ②美元 v. (马)跳跃
bucket n. 水桶 v. 倾泻
buff n. 爱好者，v. (用软东西)擦亮
build v. 建造，n. 体格
bumper adj. 丰富的，n. 保险柜
burden n. ①重负；②要点，主题
bust n. ①半身雕像 ②彻底失败 ③破裂的
bypass n. 小道，旁道 v. 回避
cake n. 蛋糕 v. 厚厚地覆盖
cant n. ①倾斜 ②隐语，假话
capital adj. 死罪的，n. 资本
career n. 事业，经历 v. 急驰，飞奔
carp n. 鲤鱼 v. 挑剔
carpet n. 地毯 v. 训斥，责备
cast n. 剧团 v. 投，掷，抛
casual adj. 偶然的，n. 临时工
catholic adj. ①普遍的，②天主教的
cement n. 水泥 v. 胶合
chafe v. ①擦痛 ②激怒
chaff n. 谷糠 v. 嘲弄
champion n. 冠军 v. 为…奋斗，拥护
charter n. 宪章 v. 包租(飞机，汽车等)
chase v. ①追捕，②雕镂
cheek n. ①面颊，②无礼，傲慢
chicken n. ①鸡 ②胆小鬼 adj. 胆小的
chisel n. 凿子 v. 骗取
circumvent v. ①智胜 ②回避
class v. 把…分类，分级
clean adj. 干净的，adv. 整个地，完全地
click v. ①卡嗒声 ②情投意合
cloister n. 修道院 v. 隐居
closet n. 壁橱 v. 关在私室中
clot n. ①凝块，②笨蛋
club n. 俱乐部，棍棒 v. 用棍棒打
clump n. ①草丛，树丛，②沉重的脚步声
coach n. 长途汽车 v. 训练，指导
coast n. 海岸 v. (靠惯性)滑行
cod n. 鳕鱼 v. 哄骗
collar n. 衣领 v. 扭住，抓住
collateral adj. 并行的 n. 抵押品
comb v. ①疏理，②彻底搜查
commission n. ①职务，②佣金，酬劳金
commune v. 交换思想，n. 公社
compact adj. 紧密的，n. 化妆盒
compromise v. ①让步，②危害(名誉)
con n. 反对，v. 骗钱
concern n. ①关心,②公司
constant adj. ①不断的，②忠心的
constituent n. ①选举人 ②形成的
content n. ①满意 ②目录，含量
converse v. 谈话，adj. 相反的，颠倒的
convertible n. 敞篷车 adj. 可自由兑换的
coordinate n. 坐标，v. 使同等，使协调
cordial adj. 热诚的，n. 提神饮料
corner n. 拐角 v. 使走投无路
cosmopolitan adj. 全世界的 n. 见多识广之人
couch v. 表达 n. 长椅
countenance n. 面容，v. 支持，赞成
counter v. 反对，n. 柜台，伪造的硬币
court n. 法院，v. ①讨好，②招惹
cow n. 母牛 v. 威胁，吓唬
crack v. ①发破裂声，破裂， ②解开(秘密)
cram v. ①填塞，②仓促用功(为考试)
crash n. 撞坏，失败 adj. 紧急的，应急的
credit n. ①相信，②学历 ③(电影)片头字幕
creep v. 爬行，n. 拍马屁者
crib n. 牛栏 v. 剽窃
crown n. 王冠 v. 完成，达成
cuckoo n. 布谷鸟 adj. 愚笨的
cuff n. 袖口 v. 用手掌轻拍
cypher n. ①不重要的人，②密码
dab n. ①比目鱼，②能手
dainty n. 美食 adj. 娇小的
dare v. 敢于 n. 挑战
darn v. 缝补 n. 咒骂
dart n. 镖 v. 飞奔
deed n. ①行为，②证书，契据
defect n. 过失 v. 变节，背叛
deport v. ①驱逐出境，②行为，行动方式
deposit n. ①存款，②沉淀
die v. 死亡，n. 金属模子
digest n. 摘要，文摘，v. 消化
discharge v. ①流出，排出，②履行诺言
discipline n. ①纪律 ②学科
dish n. 盘 v. 破坏，毁掉
disorder n. ①紊乱，②小病
dispatch v. ①派遣，②迅速办理
dispose v. 安排，disposed,愿意的
ditch n. 沟，v. 抛弃，逃避
divine adj. 神的，上帝的；v. 预测
dock v. 扣除，n. 码头
doctor v. 修补，假造
dog n. 狗，v. 追随
dope n. ①麻醉药，②笨蛋
down v. 击败，n. 柔毛，软毛
dowse v. ①浸入水中，②探测
drift v. 漂流 n. 沉积物，雪堆
drone n. 依赖他人生活的人 v. 嗡嗡声
duck n. 鸭子，v. 迅速低头，躲避
earmark n. 标记，特征 v. 拨款
eclipse n. ①(日,月)食，②(名声等)失去，丧失
effects n. 私人财产
elaborate adj. 精制的，v. 详细阐述
encapsulate v. ①用胶囊包，②节略
enormity n. ①巨大，②穷凶极恶
entrance n. 入口 v. 使狂喜
epic n. 史诗，adj. 英勇的
essay n. ①文章，②尝试
exact v. 强求，adj. 精确的
explosive adj. ①爆炸的，②激起感情的
express adj. 特别的，快速的，v. 表达
fare v. 进展，成功，n. 车费，运费
fast v. 禁食，绝食
fathom n. 英寻(=1?829米)，v. 领会，理解
fault n. ①过错，②断层
fell v. 砍伐，adj. 凶恶的
fence n. 篱笆，v. 击剑，闪避
ferret n. 雪貂，v. 搜寻，探出
file n. 锉刀，档案，v. 排成纵队前进
flag v. 衰退，n. ①旗帜，②石板
flail n. 连枷，v. 猛烈挥动
flash n. 闪光，adj. 吸引人的
flaw n. 瑕疵，v. 生裂缝
fleece n. 羊毛，v. 诈取(金钱)
fleet n. 舰队，adj. 快速的
flight n. ①飞行，②逃走
flush v. ①冲冼，②脸红
foil v. 阻挠，n. ①花剑，②金属薄片
fold n. 畜栏，v. 折叠
forearm v. 预先武装，n. 前臂
forge n. 冶炼厂，v. 伪造，锻造， ②突然加速
forte n. 长处，adj. 强音的
forward adj. ①向前的，②热心的，v. 寄发
fowl adj. 恶臭的，n. 犯规
founder n. 创办人 v. 沉没，失败
frame n. 框架，v. 陷害
fret v. ①烦躁，②磨损；③用回纹装饰
fry v. 油煎，n. 鱼苗
fume v. ①冒烟，②发怒
fuss n. ①大惊小怪，②过份关怀
gall n. ①胆汁，②怨恨，v. 伤害，侮辱
game v. 赌博，adj. ①勇敢的，②残废的
gather v. 集合，n. 衣褶
ginger n. ①生姜，②活力
gloss n. ①光泽，②注释
gouge n. 半圆凿，v. 敲诈
grass n. 草，v. 告密，告发
graze v. ①放牧，吃草，②擦伤，掠过
grill v. ①烤，烧，②严历盘问
gripe v. ①腹部绞痛，②抱怨，诉苦
grit n. 粗砂石，v. 下定决心
ground n. 地面，v. 搁浅，降落
grouse n. 松鸡，v. 抱怨
gull n. 海鸥，v. 欺骗
gut n. 肠子，adj. 强烈的(感情)
guy n. ①人，家伙，②牵索，支索
hack v. 乱砍，n. 雇佣文人
hail n. 雹子，v. 向…欢呼
hallmank n. ①(金银纯度的)检验印记， ②特点
hamper v. 妨碍，n. 有盖大篮
hang on ①(电话)别挂断，②专注，仔细听
harbor n. 港口，v. 隐匿，包庇
hare n. 野兔，v. 飞跑
hatch n. 舱口盖，v. 孵化
haunt n. 常去的地方，v. 索绕心头
hawk n. 鹰，v. 叫卖，兜售
heavy adj. 重的，n. 剧中反面角色
hedge n. 灌木树离，v. 避开问题
hide v. 隐藏，n. 兽皮
hiding n. ①鞭打，②躲藏
hip n. 臂部，adj. 时髦的，现代的
hoard n. 大量，贮藏物，v. 秘藏
hold v. 握住，n. 货舱
hound n. 猎狗，v. 追逐，不断骚扰
huff v. 喘气， n. 激怒
hull n. 船体，皮壳，v. 去皮壳
humor n. 幽默，v. 纵容，姑息
hump n. ①驼峰，②忧郁
hunch n. 直觉，v. 使(身体)隆起
husband n. 丈夫，v. 节俭地使用
implication n. ①牵连，②暗示
incense n. 香，v. 激怒
inch n. 英寸， v. 慢慢移动
intimate v. 暗示，adj. 亲密的
intrigue v. 激起兴趣， n. 密谋
invalid n. 病人，adj. 无效的
itch v. ①痒，②强烈渴望
jag v. 切割成锯齿状，n. 兴奋期
jaw n. 颚，n. 唠叨
jibe n. 嘲笑，v. 与…相符合
jockey n. 职业骑师，v. 运用手段
jolly adj. 欢乐的，v. 怂恿
junk n. 废物，n. 平底帆船
kid n. 小山羊，v. 欺骗
lark v. 玩乐，n. 云雀
launder v. 洗衣， n. 漏税
lay adj. 世俗的，v. 放好
lean v. 斜靠，adj. 瘦的
lever n. 杠杆，v. 撬
list v. ①列举，②(船)倾斜
loaf n. 面包，v. 游手好闲
lock n. ①一绺卷发，②锁
lobby n. 门厅，v. 游说
lounge v. 懒洋洋地靠坐，n. 休息室
lull v. 使入睡，n. 问题，暂停
lumber n. 木材，v. 缓慢地移动
lump n. 块状，adj. 不分开的，v. 忍受
malign adj. 有害的，v. 诽谤
manifest adj. 显然的，n. 载货清单
mass n. 弥撒曲，v. 聚集，集中
mat n. 席子，v. 结缠成一团
medium n. 巫师，adj. 中等的
mellow adj. 老练的，v. 使成熟
menial adj. 不重要的，n. 仆人
metal n. 金属，v. 用碎石铺路
mimic n. 模仿的人，adj. 假装的
mince v. ①剁碎，②小步走路
minute adj. 缩小的，v. 做会议记录
mob n. 暴民，v. 攻击
mobile adj. 可动的，n. 风铃
mock v. 嘲笑，adj. 假的
moderate adj. 中等适度的 v. 减轻
mole n. 田鼠，n. 海堤
moor n. 旷野地 v. 使(船)停泊
mount v. 攀登 n. 山峰
nag n. 马 v. 唠叨
needle n. 针，针叶 v. 激怒，刺激
nip v. 夹，咬 n. 严寒
nose n. 鼻子 v. 小心向前移动
operative adj. 最重要的 n. 工人，技工
out v. 出名，公布
pace n. 速度 v. 慢慢地走
paddy n. ①水稻田 ②大怒
painter n. ①画家 ②船索
pan n. 平底锅 v. 严厉批评
parade n. 列队行进 v. 夸耀
passing n. 结束，消失 adj. 短暂的
pasty n. 肉饼 adj. 苍白的
pattern n. 图案 v. 模仿
pawn v. 典当 n. 受人利用的小人物
peach n. 桃子 v. 告密，出卖
peer n. 同等的人 v. 凝视
pen n. ①围栏 ②笔
perch v. 栖息 n. 鲈鱼
piano adj. 轻柔地 n. 钢琴
pile v. 堆起 n. 细毛
pilot n. 飞行员 v. 领航
pinch v. 捏 n. 一撮
pirate n. 海盗 v. 非法翻印
pitch n. 沥青 n. 音调
plain n. 平原，旷野 adj. 清楚的，明白的
pluck v. 拨毛，n. 勇气
plumb n. 铅锤，v. 精确测定，完全地
poach v. ①水煮，②偷猎
pool n. 水坑，v. 合并，共享
pose v. 提出(问题)，n. 装腔作势
pound v. 捣碎，n. (收留迷失牧畜的)兽栏
prize v. ①珍视，②撬开
project n. 计划，v. 扩散
prompt v. 促使，adj. 迅速的
proof adj. 有耐力的，n. 证明
prop v. 支持，n. 道具
prospect n. 希望，v. 勘探
pry v. 刺探，撬开
punishing adj. 累人的，n. 惨败
purse n. 钱包，v. 皱起
quail n. 鹌鹑，v. 畏惧
quiver n. 箭筒，v. 颤抖
rabbit n. 兔，v. 抱怨
rack n. 行李架，v. 毁坏
racket n. ①球拍，②吵闹
rag n. 破布，v. 愚弄，取笑
rail v. 咒骂，n. 围栏
rake n. 耙子，v. 倾斜
rank adj. 恶臭的，n. 等级
rat n. 鼠，v. 背叛，背信
rave v. 胡说，n. 过分赞扬
rap n. 轻毁，v. 严厉指责
recess n. 休息，v. 使凹进
refrain v. 抑制，n. 迭句
refuse v. 拒绝，n. 废物
relay n. 接力赛跑，v. 传播
rent n. 租金，n. 裂缝
repose v. 休息，信赖
retail v. ①零售，②传播(消息)
rib n. 肋骨，v. 开玩笑
rig n. 船具，v. 舞弊
ring n. 圆圈，v. 围起来
rivet n. 铆钉，v. 吸引
rook n. 白嘴鸦，v. 诈骗
row v. 划船，n. 吵架
ruling n. 裁决，adj. 统治的
rumble v. ①发出隆隆声，②看穿，识破
sack n. 袋子，v. 被解雇
sandwich n. 三明治，v. 挤入
scale n. ①比例，刻度，②鱼鳞， v. ①攀登，②剥落
scent v. 察觉，n. 气味
scoff v. ①嘲笑，②狼吞虎咽
scour v. ①巡视，②擦亮
scurvy adj. 卑鄙，n. 坏血病
second n. 秒，v. 赞成，支持
shark n. ①鲨鱼，②高利货者
sheer adj. 纯的，陡峭的，v. 躲开，避开
shore n. 岸，v. 支撑，撑住
slack adj. 松驰的，玩忽职宁的
slang n. 俚语，v. 谩骂
slate n. 石板，v. 猛烈抨击
slight adj. 轻微的，v. 轻视
smart adj. 聪敏的，n. 剧痛
space n. 空间，v. 隔开
spruce n. 云彩，adj. 衣着漂亮的，v. 修饰
stalk v. (打猎时)潜随，n. 茎干
staunch v. 制止…流动，adj. 忠诚可靠的
steep adj. 陡峭的，过分的，v. 浸泡
stem n. 茎，柄，v. 遏制
stunt v. 阻碍生长，n. 绝技，特技
table n. 桌子，v. 建议
tack n. 平头钉，v. 钉住
tackle 滑车，v. 解决(问题)
tag n. 标签,v. 紧随
tail n. 尾巴，v. 盯梢
tally n. 帐簿，v. 吻合
tan v. 鞣革，狠狠鞭打
tap v. 开发，轻拍
tartar n. 牙垢，脾气暴躁的人
tear n. 眼泪，v. 斯裂
telescope n. 望远镜，v. 挤撞
temper n. 脾气，v. 冲淡
tender adj. 柔软的，n. 估价单
tip n. 尖端，v. 弄歪，n. 窍门
tough adj. 强壮的，n. 无法无天的人
train n. 火车，v. 培植
trigger n. (枪的)板机，v. 引发
trip v. 绊倒，n. 旅行
tuck v. 隐藏或安置，n. (衣服的)褶
twit v. 嘲笑，n. 傻瓜，笨蛋
twig n. 小枝，v. 了解作者: 立花道雪 时间: 2004-4-15 07:09:37 标题: pp2词库 英版
abash embarrass
abate subside or moderate
abiding : ENDURING, CONTINUING
abiding 1 : to wait for : AWAIT
2 a : to endure without yielding : WITHSTAND b : to bear patiently : TOLERATE *cannot abide such bigots
3 : to accept without objection *will abide your decision*
abrasion 1 a : a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction b : IRRITATION
2 : an abraded area of the skin or mucous membrane
abrogate abolish
absolute
abstract theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentationals representational
(of a style of art) showing things as they actually appear in real life
abstract elaborate
abstruse obscure; profound; difficult to understand
abuse diatribe
accede agree
accessible easy to approach; obtainable
accolade award of merit; strong praise and approvals merit good quality
deserving praise; merits: aspect of character or behavior deserving approval or disapproval; Ex. judge each plan on its own merits; V: deserve; earns demerit fault; bad qualities earn gain for the performance of service or labor; gain (something that one deserves); deserve
accretion growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete
acme peak; pinnacle; highest point
admonish warn or speak to with gentle disapproval; reprove
adulate : to flatter or admire excessively or slavishly
advocate speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for
aesthetic status 3 : to make ineffective
affection : a moderate feeling or emotion
affinity feeling of kinship; similarity; Ex. strong affinity for her;
Ex. many affinities between two languages
albinism the condition of an albino
albino an organism exhibiting deficient pigmentation; especially: a human being or nonhuman mammal that is congenitally deficient in pigment
ambiguous unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation
amiss wrong; faulty; Ex. something amiss; ADV.
analogy similarity; parallelism; comparing two similar things
anthology a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
anodyne 1 : serving to assuage pain
2 : not likely to offend or arouse tensions
antonym a word of opposite meaning *the usual antonym of good
apathy lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic
apex tip; summit; climax; highest point
aphorism pithy maxim or saying; ADJ. aphoristic
apologist one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia
apoplectic 1 : of, relating to, or causing stroke
2 : affected with, inclined to, or showing symptoms of stroke
3 : of a kind to cause or apparently cause stroke
approbation approval
archaic antiquated; no longer used; belonging to the past; N.
arid (of land) dry; barren; unproductive
arresting 1 a : to bring to a stop *sickness arrested his activities* b : CHECK, SLOW c : to make inactive *an arrested tumor*
2 : SEIZE, CAPTURE; specifically : to take or keep in custody by authority of law
3 : to catch suddenly and engagingly
arresting catching the attention : STRIKING, IMPRESSIVE
assume 1 a : to take up or in : RECEIVE b : to take into partnership, employment, or use
2 a : to take to or upon oneself : UNDERTAKE b : PUT ON, DON
3 : to take control of
4: to pretend to have or be : FEIGN *assumed an air of confidence in spite of her dismay*
5 : to take as granted or true : SUPPOSE
6 : to take over (the debts of another) as one's own
asunder into parts; apart; V. sunder
atone make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for
auspicious favoring success; giving signs of future success; Cf. auspices
authenticate prove genuine
avarice greediness for wealth
aversion firm dislike
baleful evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look
balky refusing or likely to refuse to proceed, act, or function as directed or expected
balm something that relieves pain; oily liquid with a pleasant smell from trees
banal hackneyed; commonplace; trite; lacking originality
baneful harmful; poisonous
base contemptible; morally bad; inferior in value or quality; Ex. base motives/conduct; Ex. base metal such as iron
belie contradict; give a false impression; disguise; Ex. The poor sales belied our high hopes; Ex. Her smile belies her true feeling of displeasure.
bemoan 1 : to express deep grief or distress over
2 : to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret
betray be unfaithful; reveal (unconsciously or unwillingly); Ex. Her trembling hands betray her anxiety.
blandness 1 a : smooth and soothing in manner or quality *a bland smile* b : exhibiting no personal concern or embarrassment : UNPERTURBED *a bland confession of guilt*
2 a : not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating : SOOTHING b : DULL, INSIPID
blatant extremely (offensively) obvious; loudly offensive; Ex. blatant lie; N. blatancy
blazon 1 : to publish widely : PROCLAIM
2 a : to describe (heraldic or armorial bearings) in technical terms b : to represent (armorial bearings) in drawing or engraving
3 a : DISPLAY b : DECK, ADORN
blurb a short publicity notice
boding : FOREBODING
brat 1 a : CHILD; specifically : an ill-mannered annoying child b : an ill-mannered immature person
2 : the son or daughter of a career military person
breezeway a roofed often open passage connecting two buildings (as a house and garage) or halves of a building
brevity conciseness; shortness of duration
bucolic rustic; pastoral
buoyant able to float; cheerful and optimistic; N. buoyancy; Ex. buoyancy of wood/water/American market
burgeon grow rapidly; grow forth; send out buds; Ex. burgeoning computer industry
burlesque give an imitation that ridicules; imitate mockingly
byline 1 : a secondary line : SIDELINE
2 : a line at the beginning of a news, story, magazine article, or book giving the writer's name
cacophonical
cacophonous marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
cacophony unpleasant mixture of loud sounds
calibrated to standardize (as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors
callow youthful; immature; inexperienced
calm allay
calumniate 1 : to utter maliciously false statements, charges, or imputations about
2 : to injure the reputation of by calumny
canonical 1: of, relating to, or forming a canon
2 : conforming to a general rule or acceptable procedure : ORTHODOX 3 : of or relating to a clergyman who is a canon
4 : reduced to the canonical form
cantankerous ill-humored; irritable
canvass determine or seek opinions, votes, etc.; go through (a region) to solicit votes or orders; conduct a survey; N
canvass to examine in detail
canvass the act or an instance of canvassing
caprice whim; sudden change of mind without any real cause
caricature distortion; burlesque
categorical ABSOLUTE, UNQUALIFIED
categorical without exceptions; made without any doubt in mind; unqualified; absolute
cater provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)
catholic (of likings and interests) universal; general; broad; including many different parts; wide-ranging liberal; Ex. catholic opinions/tastes
cavil to raise trivial and frivolous objection
cavil quibble; make frivolous objections; find fault unnecessarily
cavort 1 : PRANCE
2 : to engage in extravagant behavior
check stop motion; curb or restrain
chiaroscuro 1 : pictorial representation in terms of light and shade without regard to color
2 a : the arrangement or treatment of light and dark parts in a pictorial work of art b : the interplay or contrast of dissimilar qualities (as of mood or character)
3 : a 16th century woodcut technique involving the use of several blocks to print different tones of the same color; also : a print made by this technique
4 : the interplay of light and shadow on or as if on a surface
5 : the quality of being veiled or partly in shadow
churlish boorish; rude; N. churl: boor; yahoo
circumlocution indirect or roundabout expression (by using an unnecessarily large number of words esp. when trying to avoid answering a difficult question directly)
circumlocutory 1 : the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
2 : evasion in speech
cistern reservoir or water tank
clandestine secret
clement inclined to be merciful : LENIENT
clement inclined to be merciful ; MILD
collapse 1 : to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely : fall into a jumbled or flattened mass through the force of external pressure
2 : to break down completely : DISINTEGRATE
3 : to cave or fall in or give way
4 : to suddenly lose force, significance, effectiveness, or worth
5 : to break down in vital energy, stamina, or self-control through exhaustion or disease; especially : to fall helpless or unconscious
6 : to fold down into a more compact shape
collusion conspiring in a fraudulent scheme to cheat or deceive others; V. collude
compendium brief, comprehensive summary; ADJ. compendious
complimentary 1 a : expressing or containing a compliment b : FAVORABLE *the novel received complimentary reviews*
2 : given free as a courtesy or favor
compunctious 1 a : anxiety arising from awareness of guilt b : distress of mind over an anticipated action or result
2 : a twinge of misgiving
compunctious : a twinge of misgiving : SCRUPLE *cheated without compunction
conciliate reconcile; soothe; win the friendly feelings (by removing anger)
conciseness 1 : marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
2 : cut short
conciseness brevity
condign adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved
conducive helpful; contributive; V. conduce; Ex. conduce to/towards
conform be similar; act in agreement; comply; Ex. conform to the rule
congenial pleasant; friendly; in agreement with one's tastes and nature; Ex. congenial weather
conjecture surmise; guess
consign send to a person or place for sale; deliver officially; entrust; put into the care of another; set apart (for a special purpose); N. consignment
conspicuous notable
constrained 1 a : to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation b : to restrict the motion of (a mechanical body) to a particular mode
2 : COMPRESS; also : to clasp tightly
3 : to secure by or as if by bonds : CONFINE; broadly : LIMIT
4 : to force or produce in an unnatural or strained manner *a constrained smile*
5 : to hold back by or as if by force
contagion infection (by contact); ADJ. contagious; CF. infectious: that can be passed by infection in the air
contagious communicable by contact
contumacious stubborn and disobedient; resisting authority (esp. disobedient to an order made by a court)
convey a : to bear from one place to another; especially : to move in a continuous stream or mass
b : to impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance
c (1) archaic: STEAL (2) obsolete: to carry away secretly
d : to transfer or deliver to another especially by a sealed writing
e : to cause to pass from one place or person to another
cow to destroy the resolve or courage of
craven cowardly
credibility
crest top (as of a hill or wave); showy feathers on the head of a bird
crouch 1 a : to lower the body stance especially by bending the legs b : to lie close to the ground with the legs bent
2 : to bend or bow servilely
crutch to support on crutches : prop up
crux essential or main point; Ex. the crux of the problem; ADJ. crucial: of deciding importance
culpable deserving blame; blameworthy
dabbler one that dabbles: as a : one not deeply engaged in or concerned with something
damp MOISTURE: a : HUMIDITY, DAMPNESS b archaic
dandy 1 : a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance
2 : something excellent in its class
daunt intimidate; frighten; discourage; dishearten
debase degrade; reduce in quality or value; degenerate; lower in esteem; disgrace; N. debasement
debilitated to impair the strength of : ENFEEBLE
decrepit weak and in bad condition from old age or hard use; Ex. decrepit old chair/man
dedication 1 : an act or rite of dedicating to a divine being or to a sacred use 2 : a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose
3 : a name and often a message prefixed to a literary, musical, or artistic production in tribute to a person or cause
4 : self-sacrificing devotion
deference respect and esteem due a superior or an elder
defile a narrow passage or gorge narrowness
defuse 1 : to remove the fuse from (as a mine or bomb)
2 : to make less harmful, potent, or tense *defuse the crisis*
deliberate to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
deliberate consider; ponder; ADJ: done on purpose; slow
demoralize 1 : to corrupt the morals of
2 a : to weaken the morale of : b : to upset or destroy the normal functioning of c : to throw into disorder
denounce condemn; criticize; N. denunciation
deplore regret; express sorrow and severe disapproval for something bad; Ex. deplore their violent behavior; ADJ. deplorable: very bad; deserving severe disapproval; Ex. deplorable living condition
deprecating to express disapproval of a : PLAY DOWN : make little of b : BELITTLE, DISPARAGE
depreciate to lower in estimation or esteem
depreciate lessen in value; belittle; represent as of little value
depressed 1 : low in spirits : SAD; especially : affected by psychological depression
2 a : vertically flattened *a depressed cactus* b : having the central part lower than the margin c : lying flat or prostrate d : dorsoventrally flattened
3 : suffering from economic depression; especially : UNDERPRIVILEGED
4 : being below the standard
deracinate UPROOT
derision ridicule; ADJ. derisive; CF. Derisory
derivative unoriginal; obtained from another source; Ex. derivative prose style
despondent without hope and courage; depressed; gloomy; N. despondency: loss of hope with gloom; dejection
diaphanous sheer; transparent
diatribe a bitter and abusive speech or writing；ironical or satirical criticism
diffidence shyness; lack of self-confidence; timidity; ADJ. diffident:
diffident 1 : hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
2 archaic : DISTRUSTFUL
3 : RESERVED, UNASSERTIVE
diluted 1 : ATTENUATE
2 : to make thinner or more liquid by admixture
3 : to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of by admixture
4 : to decrease the per share value of (common stock) by increasing the total number of shares
diminish 1 : to make less or cause to appear less
2 : to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : BELITTLE
3 : to cause to taper
din a loud continued noise; especially : a welter of discordant sounds
disaffected disloyal; lacking loyalty; V. disaffect: cause to lose affection or loyalty
discommode : to cause inconvenience to : TROUBLE
discompose disturb the composure of; confuse
disdain treat with scorn or contempt
disparate basically different; impossible to compare; unrelated
dispassionate calm; impartial; not influenced by personal feelings
disputed 1 a : to make the subject of disputation b : to call into question 2 a : to struggle against : OPPOSE b : to contend over
distinct 1 : distinguishable to the eye or mind as discrete : SEPARATE
2 : presenting a clear unmistakable impression
3 archaic : notably decorated
4 a : NOTABLE *a distinct contribution to scholarship* b : readily and unmistakably
doddering shaky; infirm from old age; V. dodder
dour sullen; gloomy; stubborn
downpour a pouring or streaming downward; especially : a heavy rain
draconian extremely severe; Ex. draconian punishment; CF. Draco Athenian politician-
dryad wood nymph
dulcet sweet sounding; pleasing to the ear; melodious
earsplitting distressingly loud or shrill
efface rub out; remove the surface of
effervescence inner excitement or exuberance; showing high spirits; emitting bubbles forming inside; bubbling from fermentation or carbonation; ADJ. effervescent; V. effervesce
effete having lost one's original power; barren; worn out; exhausted
elaborate marked by complexity, fullness of detail, or ornateness *elaborate prose
elaborate work out carefully; add more detail or information
elated filled with excited joy and pride; overjoyed; in high spirits; joyful and proud; Ex. elated crowd; V. elate; N. Elation
elongate to extend the length of
elucidate explain; make clear; clarify; enlighten; CF. lucid
emanative 1 a : the action of emanating b : the origination of the world by a series of hierarchically descending radiations from the Godhead through intermediate stages to matter
2 a : something that emanates or is produced by emanation : EFFLUENCE
embolden to instill with boldness or courage
embrace hug; clasp with the arms; adopt or espouse; accept readily; encircle; include; Ex. embrace the cause/socialism; Ex. all-embracing; CF. brace; CF. bracelet
emulate imitate; rival; try to equal or excel (through imitation)
emulate a : to strive to equal or excel b : IMITATE; especially : to imitate by means of an emulator
encomium glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise; also : an expression of this very high praise; eulogy
enduring lasting; surviving
energize invigorate; give energy to; make forceful and active
engage attract; employ; hire; pledge oneself; confront; fight; enter into confliction; interlock; lock together; participate; N. engagement: agreement to marry; arrangement to meet someone or to do something; battle
engross occupy fully; absorb
ennoble 1 : to make noble : ELEVATE *seemed ennobled by suffering*
2 : to raise to the rank of nobility
ennui boredom; listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest; CF.annoy
enslave enthrall
entrancing 1 : to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture 2 : to put into a trance
ephemeral short-lived; fleeting
equivocal (of words or statements) ambiguous; intentionally misleading; (of behavior) questionable; OP. unequivocal
erect 1 a : vertical in position; also : not spread out or decumbent b : standing up or out from the body c : characterized by firm or rigid straightness in bodily posture
2 archaic : directed upward
erode eat away; wear away gradually by abrasion; Ex. The sea erodes the rocks.
erosion 1 a : the action or process of eroding b : the state of being eroded
2 : an instance or product of erosive action
erratic odd; irregular in movement or behavior; unpredictable
erudite (of a person or book) learned; full of learning; scholarly
escalate to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope
esoteric hard to understand; known only to the chosen few, esp. initiates; N. esoterica
esteem respect; value; judge; N.
estrange alienate (people in a family)
ethereal like a spirit or fairy; unearthly light; heavenly; unusually refined;
Ex. She has an ethereal beauty; CF. ether: upper air
euphemism mild expression in place of an unpleasant one; ADJ. euphemistic
evanescent fleeting; vanishing; soon disappearing; V. evanesce
exaggeration to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
execrate curse; express abhorrence for; detest
exemplary serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior;
N. exemplar: typical example; model
exonerate acquit; exculpate; free from blame or guilt
expansive (of a person) outgoing and sociable; broad and extensive; able to increase in size
exponent 1 : a symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power
2 a : one that expounds or interprets b : one that champions, practices, or exemplifies
exponent 1 : a symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power 2 a : one that expounds or interprets b : one that champions, practices, or exemplifies
expose 1 : a formal statement of facts
2 : an exposure of something discreditable
extinguish douse
extol praise very highly; glorify
extraneous not essential; irrelevant; superfluous; external; coming from the outside; Ex. extraneous details/noise/to the subject
extravagant costing or spending too much; wasteful; going beyond reasonable limits; excessive or unrestrained
fabricate build; lie; make up (a story) in order to deceive; Ex. fabricate the whole story; CF. fabric: underlying structure; Ex. fabric of society
ingenious marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. Ingenuity
farce broad comedy; mockery; humorous play full of silly things happening; ADJ. farcical
fastidious difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky
fathom comprehend; investigate; determine the depth of; N. unit of measurement for the depth of water
fatuous smugly and unconsciously foolish; inane; silly; N. fatuity,
fatuousness
fawn to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner
fawn exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor or attention by obsequiousness
fetter shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a
prisoner; CF. foot
filibuster the use of extreme dilatory tactics in an attempt to delay or prevent action especially in a legislative assembly
flourish grow well; prosper; make sweeping gestures; wave; brandish; Ex. The trees flourished in the sun. N: showy movement or gesture; embellishment or ornamentation (esp. in handwriting)
foment stir up; incite; instigate; promote the growth of (something evil or unpleasant)
foment to promote the growth or development of : ROUSE, INCITE
foolhardy rash; reckless; foolishly daring
formidable menacing; arousing fear; threatening; difficult to defeat; Ex. formidable foe/question
forthright straightforward; direct; frank
fortified to make strong
fortify to make strong: as a : to strengthen and secure (as a town) by forts or batteries b : to give physical strength, courage, or endurance to c : to add mental or moral strength to : ENCOURAGE *fortified by prayer* d : to add material to for strengthening or enriching
fraud deception; swindle
frigid intensely cold; cold in manner; Ex. frigid zone
frugal practicing economy; costing little; inexpensive
furtive stealthy; quiet and secret (trying to escape notice); sneaky; Ex. furtive glance openly imitating the works of other artists
garble mix up or distort (a message) to such an extent as to make misleading or unintelligible
garble mixed up; jumbled; distorted
genial displaying or marked by genius
genial cheerful and good-tempered
gesture 1 archaic : CARRIAGE, BEARING
2 : a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude
3 : the use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression
4 : something said or done by way of formality or courtesy, as a symbol or token, or for its effect on the attitudes of others
glimmer shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication;
Ex. glimmer of hope
grammatical 1 : of or relating to grammar
2 : conforming to the rules of grammar
grating raspy
gratuitous given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
gratuitous 1 a : given unearned or without recompense b : not involving a return benefit, compensation, or consideration c : costing nothing : FREE
2 : not called for by the circumstances : UNWARRANTED
hackney commonplace; trite
hackneyed a : to make common or frequent use of b : to make trite, vulgar, or commonplace
hackneyed commonplace; trite
hamstring 1 : to make ineffective or powerless : CRIPPLE *hamstrung by guilt*
2 : to cripple by cutting the leg tendons
haphazard desultory, random
harbor give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind(thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N place of shelter; refuge
havoc widespread damage; disorder; chaos
hedge 1 a : a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees b : BARRIER, LIMIT
2 : a means of protection or defense (as against financial loss) 3 : a calculatedly noncommittal or evasive statement
hedge to try to avoid or lessen loss in (a bet, risk, etc.) by making counter
hideousness 1 : offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
2 : morally offensive : SHOCKING
hoard : a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
hoard stockpile; accumulate for future use; N supply stored for future use
hovel shack; small wretched house
husbandry frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry
husky resembling, containing, or full of husks
imitation an act or instance of imitating
imitation mimicry
impeccable faultless
imperious domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
imperious marked by arrogant assurance : DOMINEERING
imperious violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
implode 1 a : to burst inward b : to undergo violent compression
2 : to collapse inward as if from external pressure; also : to become greatly reduced as if from collapsing
implode burst inward; CF. vacuum tube
impression a characteristic trait or feature resulting from influence
inalienable not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
inanimate : not animate: a : not endowed with life or spirit b : lacking consciousness or power of motion
2 : not animated or lively : DULL inattention failure
incommunicative UNCOMMUNICATIVE
incongruent not congruent
indecorous not decorous
indigenous native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
NONNATIVE
indolence inclination to laziness : SLOTH
indolent lazy
indulgent indulging or characterized by indulgence; especially
inestimable impossible to estimate; (apprec) invaluable; of immeasurable worth
ingenious marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
insouciant without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
inspired outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
instill inculcate
institute 1 : to establish in a position or office
2 a : to originate and get established : ORGANIZE *instituted reading clinics* b : to set going
insubordinate disobedient to authority
insubordination disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
integral complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
integrity honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
intemperate not temperate *intemperate criticism*; especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors
interim meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
interlude 1 : a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
2 : an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event : INTERVAL
3 : a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
interminable having or seeming to have no end; especially : wearisomely protracted
intransigent 1 a : refusing to compromise or to abandon an extreme position or attitude : UNCOMPROMISING b : IRRECONCILABLE
2 : characteristic of an intransigent person
intrepid characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
intrinsic belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
invective abuse
investigate to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry : to make a systematic examination; especially : to conduct an official inquiry
invigorate to give life and energy to : ANIMATE; also : STIMULATE
invoice 1 : an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : BILL
2 : a consignment of merchandise
invulnerable incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
irresolute uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
jaundice medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
jejune 1 : lacking nutritive value *jejune diets*
2 : devoid of significance or interest : DULL *jejune lectures*
3 : JUVENILE, PUERILE
jolt 1 : to cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
2 : to give a knock or blow to; specifically : to jar with a quick or hard blow
3 a : to disturb the composure of *crudely jolted out of that mood? Virginia Wolf* b : to interfere with roughly, abruptly, and disconcertingly *determination to pursue his own course was jolted badly? F. L. Paxson* intransitive senses : to move with a sudden jerky motion
kindle ignite
labyrinth maze
landfill a system of trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up
lane a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
languid lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
lapse a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention
largesse 1 : liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior; also : something so given
2 : GENEROSITY
lassitude languor; weariness; listlessness
latent present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential
latent present and capable of becoming though not now visible, obvious, or active
lavish liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; PROFUSE; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
lenient not severe in judgment or punishment
limerick a light or humorous verse
lithe flexible; supple; CF. Limber
lucid easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. Lucidity
luxurious splendid;
malice desire to harm others; spite
malleable (of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable
martinet strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
mathematical 1 expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power
2 a : one that expounds or interprets b : one that champions, practices, or exemplifies
mawkish mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
mean stingy
meddlesome interfering; V. meddle: interfere
mediocre ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
meet precisely adapted to a particular situation, need, or circumstance : very proper
meet unsuitable
meet 1 a : to come into the presence of : FIND b : to come together with especially at a particular time or place *I'll meet you at the station* c : to come into contact or conjunction with : JOIN d : to appear to the perception of
2 : to encounter as antagonist or foe : OPPOSE
3 : to enter into conference, argument, or personal dealings with
4 : to conform to especially with exactitude and precision *a concept to meet all requirements*
5 : to pay fully : SETTLE
6 : to cope with *was able to meet every social situation*
7 : to provide for *enough money to meet our needs*
8 : to become acquainted with
9 : ENCOUNTER, EXPERIENCE
10 : to receive or greet in an official capacity
intransitive senses 1 a : to come face-to-face b : to come together for a common purpose : ASSEMBLE c : to come together as contestants, opponents, or enemies
membrane thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
merited to be worthy of or entitled or liable to
merited DESERVE
metrical metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. Metrical translation of Homer miff 1 : a fit of ill humor
2 : a trivial quarrel
minutia petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
mischievous causing mischief; playfully troublesome
misdemeanor minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
miser stingy man
miserly stingy; mean
mockery 1 : insulting or contemptuous action or speech : DERISION
2 : a subject of laughter, derision, or sport
3 a : a counterfeit appearance : IMITATION b : an insincere, contemptible, or impertinent imitation *makes a mockery of justice*
4 : something ridiculously or impudently unsuitable
mordant biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit
mordant 1 : biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style
2 : acting as a mordant
3 : BURNING, PUNGENT
mourn rue
natty neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser
nebulous vague; hazy; cloudy; of a nebula; Ex. nebulous
nefarious very wicked
nitpick to criticize by nit-picking
notwithstanding DESPITE
novelty something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original
obeisance bow (to show respect and obedience)
obfuscate confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex; make so confused as to be difficult to understand
oblivious inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting)
obsequiousness
occult mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human. bare
offbeat eccentric, unconventional
offbeat the unaccented beat of a musical measure
offend violate; hurt the feelings of
offensive attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense:
opacity 1 : the quality or state of a body that makes it impervious to the rays of light; broadly : the relative capacity of matter to obstruct the transmission of radiant energy
2 a : obscurity of sense : UNINTELLIGIBLENESS b : the quality or state of being mentally obtuse : DULLNESS
3 : an opaque spot in a normally transparent structure
oppose 1 : to place opposite or against something
2 : to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast
3 : to offer resistance to
opulent possessing great wealth; abundant
oration an elaborate discourse delivered in a formal and dignified manner
ostracism banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism
outgoing sociable; eager to mix socially with others
pacific mild of temper
palatial of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
palliate ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
pallor deficiency of color especially of the face
panache flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache
pander cater to (the low desires of others)
parity equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
parse 1 a : to resolve (as a sentence) into component parts of speech and describe them grammatically b : to describe grammatically by stating the part of speech and explaining the inflection and syntactical relationships
2 : to examine in a minute way : analyze critically *parses appellate court opinions*
intransitive senses
1 : to give a grammatical description of a word or a group of words
2 : to admit of being parsed
parsimony stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
passionate 1 a : easily aroused to anger b : filled with anger : ANGRY
2 a : capable of, affected by, or expressing intense feeling b : ENTHUSIASTIC, ARDENT
3 : swayed by or affected with sexual desire
pastiche 1 : a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work; also : such stylistic imitation
2 a : a musical, literary, or artistic composition made up of selections from different works : POTPOURRI b : HODGEPODGE
pastiche imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
patent obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone
paucity scarcity; dearth
pedestrian ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot;
peeve make angry
pellucid transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
peremptory 1 a : putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay b : admitting of no contradiction
2 : expressive of urgency or command
3 a : characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance b : indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature
peremptory characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance
peremptory demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock
perspicacious of acute mental vision or discernment
pertinacious holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent
perturb 1 : to disturb greatly in mind : DISQUIET
2 : to throw into confusion : DISORDER
3 : to cause to experience a perturbation
philanthropic 1 : of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy : HUMANITARIAN
2 : dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes
pigment a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
pigment coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)
pinpoint 1 : something that is extremely small or insignificant
2 : the point of a pin
3 : an extremely small or sharp point
pitiless devoid of pity : MERCILESS
placate pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
plangent 1 : having a loud reverberating sound
2 : having an expressive and especially plaintive quality
pliant flexible; easily influenced
plot to plan or contrive especially secretly
plumb exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of
politic wise,expedient :politic
poll 1 a : to cut off or cut short the hair or wool of : CROP, SHEAR b : to cut off or cut short (as wool)
2 a : to cut off or back the top of (as a tree); specifically : POLLARD b : to cut off or cut short the horns of (cattle)
3 a : to receive and record the votes of b : to request each member of to declare a vote individually *poll the assembly*
4 : to receive (as votes) in an election
5 : to question or canvass in a poll
6 : to test (as several computer terminals sharing a single line) in sequence for messages to be transmitted
pollster one that conducts a poll or compiles data obtained by a poll
pontificate 1 a : to officiate as a pontiff b : to celebrate pontifical mass
2 : to speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way
pore study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book
porous permeable
postulate self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
prairie 1 : land in or predominantly in grass
2 : a tract of grassland
precipice cliff; dangerous position; Ex. on the edge of the precipice
precipitous steep; overhasty; precipitate
preen make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
prescriptive 1 : serving to prescribe
2 : acquired by, founded on, or determined by prescription or by long-standing custom
privilege a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor
probe explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe
probe : to search into and explore with great thoroughness : subject to a penetrating investigation exponent
probity uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility
procure obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
prod 1 a : to thrust a pointed instrument into : PRICK b : to incite to action :STIR
2 : to poke or stir as if with a prod
prodigal wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality
prodigious enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory
profligate wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute;
N: profligate person; N. profligacy
profusion great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices;
prolix wordy; verbose; diffuse
propagate increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread;
Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas
propagate transitive senses
1 : to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction 2 : to pass along to offspring
3 a : to cause to spread out and affect a greater number or greater area : EXTEND b : to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of (as an idea or belief) : PUBLICIZE c : to transmit (as sound or light) through a medium
intransitive senses
1 : to multiply sexually or asexually
2 : INCREASE, EXTEND
3 : to travel through space or a material ? used of wave energy
proposal
prosaic lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose
prostrate 1 : stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission;
2 : completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise
3 : trailing on the ground
prostrate lying with the front downward
protract prolong; lengthen in time; draw out length
pry inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
pulchritude beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous
pulchritude physical comeliness
pundit authority on a subject; expert; learned person
purlieu an outlying or adjacent district; a frequently visited place
qualified limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
quash crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
quell suppress; put an end to; put down forcibly; extinguish; quiet; Ex. ''Army Quells Rebellion'' in newspaper
quip taunt; clever sarcastic remark
rabid of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
raffish 1 : marked by or suggestive of flashy vulgarity or crudeness
2 : marked by a careless unconventionality : RAKISH
rancor long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous
rapport close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
rapprochement establishment of or state of having cordial relations
ration fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
reactionary strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical
recant disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement
reconnoiter make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
redolent odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
redoubtable formidable; causing fear
refuse TRASH, GARBAGE
regimen prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer
relinquish give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm
remunerative 1 : serving to remunerate
2 : providing remuneration : PROFITABLE
rend split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow
reprobate morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; misbehave badly behave
resonant (of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance sound
respite time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
restive 1 : stubbornly resisting control : BALKY
2 : marked by impatience : FIDGETY
restrain moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
resurge rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence
retinue following; attendants
rider amendment or clause added to a legislative bill
rigid hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule
rigorous 1 : manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict
2 a : marked by extremes of temperature or climate b : HARSH, SEVERE
3 : scrupulously accurate
rouse to stir up
safeguard a technical contrivance to prevent accident
sagacious wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity
salubrious healthful; conducive to health or well-being; socially desirable;
Ex. salubrious area; CF. health
salutary tending to improve; beneficial; wholesome; Ex. The punishment had a salutary effect on the boy; CF. health
sapient : possessing or expressing great sagacity
salvage to rescue or save especially from wreckage or ruin
savory pleasant in taste; tasty; pleasing, attractive, or agreeable; Ex. savory reputation
scintillating sparkle; flash; be animated; be full of life
scoff laugh (at); mock; ridicule; Ex. scoff at their threats
score number of points; written form of a musical composition; reason; group of 20; notch or incision; Ex. full/vocal score; Ex. Don't worry on that score; V: mark with lines or notches; Ex. score the paper to make it easy to fold
scorn an expression of contempt or derision
scrutable capable of being deciphered : COMPREHENSIBLE
scuff 1 a : to walk without lifting the feet : SHUFFLE b : to poke or shuffle a foot in exploration or embarrassment
2 : to become scratched, chipped, or roughened by wear
sedulous diligent; assiduous; paying attention; N. sedulity
seemly conventionally proper; suited to the occasion, purpose, or person
seemly (of behavior) proper; appropriate
sentiment 1 a : an attitude, thought, or judgment prompted by feeling : PREDILECTION
b : a specific view or notion : OPINION
2 a : EMOTION
b : refined feeling : delicate sensibility especially as expressed in a work of art
c : emotional idealism
d : a romantic or nostalgic feeling verging on sentimentality
3 a : an idea colored by emotion
b : the emotional significance of a passage or expression as distinguished from its verbal context
shadow an inseparable companion or follower
shiftiness a : given to deception, evasion, or fraud : TRICKY
b : capable of evasive movement : ELUSIVE *a shifty boxer*
shirk avoid (responsibility, work, etc.); malinger
shy coy
simplicity 1 : the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded
2 a : lack of subtlety or penetration : INNOCENCE, NAIVET* b : FOLLY, SILLINESS
3 : freedom from pretense or guile : CANDOR
4 a : directness of expression : CLARITY b : restraint in ornamentation : AUSTERITY
siren apparatus for making sounds; womanlike creature
slacken slow up; loosen; make or become slack
slipshod slovenly; careless; sloppy; untidy; shabby; Ex. slipshod work
sloven one who is habitually untidy or careless
smuggle 1 : to import or export secretly contrary to the law and especially without paying duties imposed by law
2 : to convey or introduce surreptitiously
soak to lie immersed in liquid (as water)
solace comfort in sorrow or trouble; consolation; V: comfort or console in time of sorrow or trouble
solvent able to pay all depths; N. solvency
somnolence the quality or state of being drowsy : SLEEPINESS
soporific sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness; drowsy
spartan without attention to comfort; lacking luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined; Ex. spartan living condition/life
sprightly marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : SPIRITED
spurious false; counterfeit; forged; illogical; Ex. spurious arguments
spurn reject disdainfully; scorn; Ex. She spurned all offers of help.
squalid dirty; sordid; morally repulsive;
stagnant (of water) not flowing (often bad-smelling); motionless; stale; not developing; inactive; dull; Ex. stagnant industrial output
steepness 1 : LOFTY, HIGH ? used chiefly of a sea
2 : making a large angle with the plane of the horizon
3 a : mounting or falling precipitously *the stairs were very steep* b : being or characterized by a rapid and intensive decline or increase
4 : extremely or excessively high
stench strong foul odor; reek; stink
sterile incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize
stickier 1 a : ADHESIVE b (1) : VISCOUS, GLUEY (2) : coated with a sticky substance
2 : HUMID, MUGGY; also : CLAMMY
3 : tending to stick
4 a : DISAGREEABLE, UNPLEASANT b : AWKWARD, STIFF c : DIFFICULT, PROBLEMATIC 5 : excessively sentimental : CLOYING
stickler perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right
stodgy having a rich filling quality
subliminally 1 : inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
2 : existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness
submerge place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
submerge inundate
substantial of substance; material; solid; essential or fundamental; ample; considerable; well-to-do; wealthy
substantiate support (a claim) with evidence; establish with evidence; verify
succinct marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
suite RETINUE
sunder to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
sunder separate; part; CF. asunder
surrendered 1 a : to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand *surrendered the fort* b : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another
2 a : to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner b : to give (oneself) over to something (as an influence) intransitive senses : to give oneself up into the power of another : YIELD
suspend cause to stop for a period; interrupt; hold in abeyance; defer; hang from above; exclude for a period from a position; Ex. suspended state; Ex. suspend judgment; Ex. suspended from the team; N. suspension
svelte 1 a : SLENDER, LITHE b : having clean lines : SLEEK
2 : URBANE, SUAVE
swagger to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner; especially : to walk with an air of overbearing
swagger walk or behave with an over-confident manner
swamp wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid
sybarite lover of luxury; person devoted to pleasure and luxury; CF. Sybaris: an ancient Greek city in Italy
sycophant servile flatterer; bootlicker; yes man; ADJ. sycophantic
taciturn habitually silent; talking little
tardy slow; sluggish; not on time; late; Ex. tardy arrival
tatty rather worn, frayed, or dilapidated : SHABBY
taut tight; strained; tense; ready; OP. slack
tedious tiresome because of length or dullness : BORING
tedium boredom; weariness; ADJ. tedious
teeter 1 a : to move unsteadily : WOBBLE
b : WAVER, VACILLATE
telling have noticeable effect; impressive
temperance 1 : moderation in action, thought, or feeling : RESTRAINT
2 a : habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions b : moderation in or abstinence from the use of intoxicating drink
tenable capable of being held, maintained, or defended
tenacious 1 a : not easily pulled apart : b : tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance
2 a : persistent in maintaining or adhering to something valued or habitual b : RETENTIVE
tenacious holding fast (as to a belief); persistent
tepid 1 : moderately warm : LUKEWARM *a tepid bath*
2 a : lacking in passion, force, or zest *a tepid joke* b : marked by an absence of enthusiasm or conviction
testy irritable; impatient and bad-tempered; short-tempered; N. Testiness
threadbare worn through till the threads show; shabby and poor; hackneyed; Ex. threadbare excuses
throng crowd (of people or things)
thwart block or hinder; baffle; frustrate
tightfisted reluctant to part with money
timeworn 1 : worn or impaired by time *timeworn mansions*
2 a : AGE-OLD, ANCIENT *timeworn procedures* b : HACKNEYED, STALE
timorous fearful; timid; demonstrating fear
tirade long angry denunciatory speech; diatribe; harangue; extended scolding; denunciation
tonic 1 a : characterized by tonus *tonic contraction of muscle*; also : marked by prolonged muscular contraction *tonic convulsions* b : producing or adapted to produce healthy muscular condition and reaction of organs (as muscles)
2 a : increasing or restoring physical or mental tone : REFRESHING b : yielding a tonic substance
3 : relating to or based on the first tone of a scale *tonic harmony*
4 of a syllable : bearing a principal stress or accent
5 : of or relating to speech tones or to languages using them to distinguish words otherwise identical
tractable docile; easily managed; (of something) easily changed or molded;
N. tractability
tractable 1 : capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled :DOCILE
2 : easily handled, managed, or wrought
translucence the quality or state of being translucent
treacherous 1 : characterized by or manifesting treachery : PERFIDIOUS
2 a : likely to betray trust : UNRELIABLE *a treacherous memory* b : providing insecure footing or support *treacherous quicksand* c : marked by hidden dangers, hazards, or perils
trenchant 1 : KEEN, SHARP
2 : vigorously effective and articulate *a trenchant analysis*; also : CAUSTIC *trenchant remarks*
3 a : sharply perceptive
trenchant cutting; incisive; keen
triumph a : a victory or conquest by or as if by military force b : a notable success
truncate cut the top off; shorten
turbid (of a liquid) having the sediment disturbed; muddy; thick
undistinguished ordinary, common
unexceptionable entirely acceptable; not offering any basis for criticism
unexceptional not out of the ordinary
unflagging not flagging : TIRELESS
unimpeachable that cannot be impeached; beyond doubt or question; blameless and exemplary
unreflective 1 : do the opposite of : reverse (a specified action)
2 a : deprive of : remove (a specified thing) from b : release from : free from c : remove from : extract from : bring out of d : cause to cease to be
3 : completely
unrequited not requited; not reciprocated; Ex. unrequited love
unscrupulous not scrupulous
untenable (of a position, esp. in an argument) indefensible; not able to be maintained
vagrant : wandering about from place to place usually with no means of support
vague not clearly expressed
vapid lacking liveliness, tang, briskness, or force; dull
vehement forceful; intensely emotional; with marked vigor; strong; N. vehemence
venerable deserving high respect; commanding respect; CF. command: deserve and get
venial (of a fault or sin) forgivable; trivial
verdant green; covered with green plants or grass; lush in vegetation; Ex. verdant meadows
sterile
vex annoy; distress
vexation the act of harassing or vexing
vim : robust energy and enthusiasm
vindicate clear from blame; free from blame or accusation (with supporting proof);exonerate; substantiate; justify or support; avenge; Ex. vindicate one's client; Ex. vindicate one's claim; CF. vindicator
virtual in essence; existing in essence though not in actual form; for practical purposes; Ex. virtual ruler/space
virtuous 1 : POTENT, EFFICACIOUS
2 a : having or exhibiting virtue b : morally excellent : RIGHTEOUS
3 : CHASTE
vitiate 1 : to make faulty or defective : IMPAIR
2 : to debase in moral or
vitiate spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally
vivacious lively or animated; sprightly
volatile changeable; of a quickly changing nature (as of temper); mercurial; tending to violence; evaporating rapidly; Ex. volatile character/situation in the street
voluptuous full of delight or pleasure to the senses
voluptuous sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person
votary 2 a : ENTHUSIAST, DEVOTEE b : a devoted admirer
3 a : a devout or zealous worshiper b : a staunch believer or advocate
warranted justified; authorized
watershed 1 a : DIVIDE
2a b : a region or area bounded peripherally by a divide and draining ultimately to a particular watercourse or body of water
2 : a crucial dividing point, line, or factor
whimsical capricious; fanciful; amusingly strange
winsome charming (in a childlike way); agreeable; gracious; engaging作者: 立花道雪 时间: 2004-4-15 07:19:36 标题: 1