难点单词集锦

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最近背单词的时候经常遇到拼写相近、涵义却大相径庭的单词，因为长相太过相近，总是背不下来。另外也有些单词变形以后具备原型不太为人所知的含义，需要当作特例重点记忆。
我为帮助记忆开这个帖，将经验不断总结回顾是学习攻无不克的法宝，也有和gters经验共享的意思。每个帖子都是一组有共同点的单词。希望大家可以从这里和我一起得到帮助，也希望各路高人能帮我补足完善，共同进步。
本帖谢绝灌水。

[ 本帖最后由 lintelle 于 2008-2-6 12:26 编辑 ]

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vie
verb
To strive for victory or superiority; contend

via
adverb
by way of

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contrast
verb
To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences

contrary
adjective
opposite, contradictory, conflicting

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ethical
adjective
concerning or consistent with accepted moral standards, moral

ethnic
adjective
cultural, united or defined by culture, tradition, or nationality

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indicate
verb
to show or suggest

dedicate
verb
to devote, to commit

delicate
adjective
exquisitely fine or dainty

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establish
verb
1. to set up (an institution, etc.), to found
2. to show that something is a fact

estimate
verb
to make an educated guess

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attribute
noun
to give credit or assign responsibility for (something) to a particular person, condition, etc.

distribute
verb
to give out, to divide among a group

contribute
To give or supply in common with others; give to a common fund or for a common purpose.

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instinct
noun
An innate capability or aptitude

distinct
adjective
clearly defined; unquestionable; unique

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complement
verb
to bring out the best in or supply a missing quality to, to be the ideal partner or accompaniment

compliment
verb
to make a positive comment about, to praise

implement
verb
to put into effect, to enact

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affect
verb

effect
noun

These two words have "the same" meanings after translated, in fact effect is the result of affecting. It's a little confusing.

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来顶一下!加油哦!!!:)

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ignorant, ignorance, ignoramus

ignore

The 3 words in the first line look alike with ignore, but they have no connection among each other.

[ 本帖最后由 lintelle 于 2007-2-8 17:37 编辑 ]

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extant
adjective
still existing

extend
verb
to stretch or spread

expand
verb
to move apart or outwards so as to take up more space, to grow

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undergo
verb
to experience, to be subjected to

underlie
verb
1. to be located beneath
2. to be a cause or reason for something

undertake
verb
to attempt, to take on

Most words with a form of under- have meanings like beneath something (underlie's first meaning), in the lower position (underman), or not good enough (underdry). These three are exceptions.

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comprise
verb
to be made up of, to consist of, to incorporate

apprise
verb
to give notice to; to inform