polaris的GRE备考日志

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【考法精确含义】
luminary
a person of prominence or brilliant achievement

macabre 因果关系 macabre shudder= hilarious laugh 这也是形容词对动词常常考的一个方向
1 : having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
2 : dwelling on the gruesome
3 : tending to produce horror in a beholder
synonym see ghastly

macerate——harden by dying 浸泡 烤干
transitive senses
1 : to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
2 : to cause to become soft or separated into constituent elements by or as if by steeping in fluid; broadly : steep soak
intransitive senses : to soften and wear away especially as a result of being wetted or steeped

macerate  哈哈erate (那个万恶的评分被水给泡了，变消瘦啦)
macabre  （abre）

magenta mauve maroon

magnate
a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area

malapropism verbal =gaffe social

malaise——cheerful feeling
1 : an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
2 : a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being

manipulative ——guileless

margarine butter= saccharin sugar



mash pestal awl pierce

masticate tooth

maudlin
1 : drunk enough to be emotionally silly
2 : weakly and effusively sentimental(同义词) maudlin sentiment 是形名同义词


mawkish
1 : having an insipid often unpleasant taste
2 : sickly or puerilely sentimental

mellifluous ——raspy cacophonours
和食物相对，ambrosial savory

list21——24完毕

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4月14日 List25——28

【没有掌握的单词】

minaret mint misgiving mirth mischievous misinform misnomer misshapen mitten mite mnemonics mollycoddle monolithic monomania monsoon mote motley mottled mulish mutineer(背叛者系列词汇) myopia  morsel

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narcotic natal nefarious (巫婆)nick nonchalance noncommittal nonconformist nonsensical nonviable nudge oafishness（痴呆系列词汇） obituary

obliterate oblivious obloquy obsolescent(obsolete) obstreperous obtuse(苕系列词汇) obverse obviate （obliterate）odyssey offbeat(怪与平常系列词汇) offish

ordnance override overriding overrule paean pall pander panache omniscient onerous opprobrious opine oust outgrowth outmaneuver

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parch pare pariah parlance pasteurize pastiche pastoral pathogen pauchy patrimony pediatrics pejorative(贬低系列词汇) pelf pell-mell pennant penultimate peregrination

peripheral perishing perky permissive perpendicular personification

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【形近词同义词总结】

1.

perspicuty 同下
perspicuous plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation              perspicacious    of acute mental vision or discernment : keen

2. petroglyphy a carving or inscription on a rock
    hieroglyphy

3. petal
    pedal

4. 有害的
pestilent pernicuous

5. pathological
    pathology
    pathogen
    pharmacology
    pharmaceutical
6. 清晰的pellucid lucid
7. 无价值的：paltry nugatory
8. oratory  演讲术
    oratorio   长ditty
9. parable
    palpable
    parabola
10. oafishness 痴呆
      offish         冷淡的
11. obliging 形容人性格的，褒义词
      oblige    强制/施恩慧于
      oblivious  形容人往事儿
      obloquy    诽谤别人  别人
      obliterate  就一个动作 去除

这些词虽然看上去有相同的地方，但是，意义差别很大

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【考法精确含义】
【考法精确含义】

Moat 陪考选项 护城河

Molar tooth=rib bone 是一种牙齿

Molding


Ruffle shirt= molding cabinet = hem garment
Mongrel ——purebred混血 纯血

Moratorium
1 a
: a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
b
: a waiting period set by an authority
2
: a suspension of activity

填空： moratorium on sth 什么什么的延迟
类比：reprieve：punishment=moratorium:activity
fast:eat=moratorium:act
moratorium:activity=respite:labor=tourniquet:bleeding
延期是暂停活动=休息是暂停劳动=止血器使出血暂停(延期和正常)


对比： reprieve 1
: to delay the punishment of (as a condemned prisoner)
2
: to give relief or deliverance to for a time

所以掌握这个词的核心就是，delay of sth, 而这个sth 就是 legal obligation, payment of a debt, activity



Mordant ——genial 就记genial 的反义词
形容词1
:
biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive <a mordant wit>
2
: acting as a mordant
3
:burning, pungent
名词1
: a chemical that fixes a dye in or on a substance by combining with the dye to form an insoluble compound
2
: a corroding substance used in etching
动词: to treat with a mordant

Moribund 反义词 三个 beginning /vital/ current
1
: being in the state of dying : approaching death
2
: being in a state of inactivity or obsolescence

Mortuary 停尸间 陪考词汇




Muster
  
名词1
: a representative specimen : SAMPLE
2 a
: an act of assembling; specifically
: formal military inspection b
: critical examination c
: an assembled group : COLLECTION
d
: INVENTORY
动词1 a
: to cause to gather : CONVENE
b
: to enroll formally -- usually used with in or into <was mustered into the army> c
: to call the roll of
2 a
: to bring together : COLLECT
b
: to call forth : ROUSE
3
: to amount to : COMPRISE
intransitive senses
: to come together : CONGREGATE
synonym see SUMMON

Mute 三种含义，分别和三种词性对应，是形容词就是silent undiscovered, unrecognized, 词汇书上只注重silent 的含义，也许ETS会考察　undiscovered, unrecognized 这个含义呢，其次就是动词，也就是消弱，这个的反义词是amplify 三个呢，就是名词，消声器，安装在乐器上的 mute trumpet 陪考选项
形容词1
: unable to speak :
2
: characterized by absence of speech: as a
: felt or experienced but not expressed <touched her hand in mute sympathy> b
: refusing to plead directly or stand trial
3
: remaining silent, undiscovered, or unrecognized
名词2
: a person who cannot or does not speak
3
: a device attached to a musical instrument to reduce, soften, or muffle its tone
动词1
: to muffle, reduce, or eliminate the sound of
2
: to tone down : SOFTENsoften,subdue
Molt 反义词 wholesome verdant salubrious
反义词 fledge
类比词 shed(hair) slough(snake)
Monocle single
Morbid
形容词1 a
: of, relating to, or characteristic of disease
b
: affected with or induced by disease
c
: productive of disease <morbid substances>
2
: abnormally susceptible to or characterized by gloomy or unwholesome feelings
3
:
GRISLY, GRUESOME <morbid details> <morbid curiosity>


Nag 就记动词含义吧 骚扰系列词语
1
: to find fault incessantly : COMPLAIN
2
: to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction
transitive senses
1
: to irritate by constant scolding or urging
2
: BADGER, WORRY


Natty ——sloppy and slovenly
trimly neat and tidy


Nautical: astrolabe= culinary: colander

Neologism 反义词 archaism well-established expression
1
: a new word, usage, or expression
2
: a meaningless word coined by a psychotic

Nepotism 关系（我们中国人的关系）
favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
两种考法：
Nepotism: kinship = jingoism nationality
Nepotism : relative= cronyism friend


Nettle 激怒系列词汇
1 : to strike or sting with or as if with nettles
2 : to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger


Nicety 熟词辟意 precision

Nil ０　
Nil quantity= vacuum matter

Nitpick
Meticulous 的过分级别
Criticize 的过分级别 cavil object

Noisome 两种含义 臭烘烘的，和不利于健康的
1 : NOXIOUS, HARMFUL
2 a : offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell b : highly obnoxious or objectionable



Nonplus 在填空中是，discomfit 的程度升华版
a state of bafflement or perplexity
to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do


nonporous 无法渗透的 impervious impenetrable impermeable
Nostrum remedy = alchemy science
1
: a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
2
: a usually questionable remedy or scheme

Without notches ——serrated

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Nubile
1
: of marriageable condition or age
2
: sexually attractive -- used of a young woman


Nucleus 核儿~~
   



Nucleate ——scatter disseminate
Nugatory
1 : of little or no consequence : TRIFLING, INCONSEQUENTIAL
2 : having no force : INOPERATIVE

Numismatist coin




Obfuscate 缺乏 clarity
1 a : DARKEN b : to make obscure
2 : CONFUSE

Oblique 斜儿~~~~~~~~
形容词1 a
: neither perpendicular nor parallel b
: having the axis not perpendicular to the base c
: having no right angle <an oblique triangle>
2 a
: not straightforward : INDIRECT; also
: OBSCURE
b
: DEVIOUS, UNDERHANDED这一层可能是说，不正直吧
3
: situated obliquely and having one end not inserted on bone 4
: taken from an airplane with the camera directed horizontally or diagonally downward

名词1
: something (as a line) that is oblique
2
: any of several oblique muscles; especially
: any of the thin flat muscles forming the middle and outer layers of the lateral walls of the abdomen


Obnoxious odiously or disgustingly objectionable: highly offensive非常令人讨厌的

Obscure 没有名
1 a
: DARK, DIM
b
: shrouded in or hidden by darkness c
: not clearly seen or easily distinguished : FAINT
2
: not readily understood or clearly expressed; also
: MYSTERIOUS
3
:
relatively unknown: as a
: REMOTE, SECLUDED
b
: not prominent or famous <an obscure poet>
动词1
: to make dark, dim, or indistinct
2
: to conceal or hide by or as if by covering
3
: to reduce (a vowel) to the value \&\
-obscurity


Odium aversion ——infatuation
1.: the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
2
: hatred and condemnation accompanied by loathing or contempt
: DETESTATION
3
: disrepute or infamy attached to something : OPPROBRIUM

Odious
exciting or deserving hatred or repugnance

ode poetry 的一种

occult
动词: to shut off from view or exposure 反义词 bare
形容词1
: not revealed : SECRET
2
: not easily apprehended or understood : ABSTRUSE, MYSTERIOUS
3
: hidden from view : CONCEALED
4
: of or relating to the occult
5
: not manifest or detectable by clinical methods alone <occult carcinoma>; also
: not present in macroscopic amounts <occult blood in a stool>
名词: matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers or some secret knowledge of them



Occlude
transitive senses
1
: to close up or block off : OBSTRUCT

2
: SORB


Offhand
: without premeditation or preparation : EXTEMPORE
1 : CASUAL, INFORMAL
2 : done or made offhand


Officious attentive meddle
2 : volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : MEDDLESOME
3 : INFORMAL, UNOFFICIAL

Oracle
1 a
: a person (as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak b
: a shrine in which a deity reveals hidden knowledge or the divine purpose through such a person c
: an answer or decision given by an oracle
2 a
: a person giving wise or authoritative decisions or opinions b
: an authoritative or wise expression or answer 正面特征: wise authoritative


Oratorio ditty novel anecdote 长短关系

Ordeal
: a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control <ordeal by fire>
2
: a severe trial or experience

Overhaul 大检查

Palate mouth ceiling room
1
: the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity
2 a
: a usually intellectual taste or liking b
: the sense of taste
上颚——口味——兴趣爱好



Palpable ——subtle
1 : capable of being touched or felt : TANGIBLE
2 : easily perceptible : NOTICEABLE
3 : easily perceptible by the mind : MANIFEST
synonym see PERCEPTIBLE

pallid
1 : deficient in color : WAN <a pallid countenance>
2 : lacking sparkle or liveliness : DULL <a pallid entertainment>

Pandemonium 混乱系列词

Panther claw talon eagle

Parable
a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle

parable story homily lecture

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pack





Ostrich



Outlandish
1 : of or relating to another country : FOREIGN
2 a : strikingly out of the ordinary : BIZARRE <an outlandish costume> b : exceeding proper or reasonable limits or standards
3 : remote from civilization
synonym see STRANGE

parabola


Parch steep 烘干 浸润

Paroxysm 要和那个矛盾的词儿区别开了
1 : a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : CONVULSION <a paroxysm of coughing>
2 : a sudden violent emotion or action : OUTBURST <a paroxysm of rage>



Parquet



Pastel



Pauper


Shell pecan 壳儿的关系

Patina essential quality
2
: an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character
3
: a superficial covering or exterior

Patronize
1
: to act as patron of :
provide aid or support for
2
: to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly
3
: to be a frequent or regular customer or client of

同义词： 名词condescension 形容词condescending

Pedestrian
1 : COMMONPLACE, UNIMAGINATIVE不要忽视没有想象力这个意思哦
2 a : going or performed on foot b : of, relating to, or designed for walking <a pedestrian mall>

还有一个反义词 rarefied
1 : of, relating to, or interesting to a select group : ESOTERIC
2 : very high



Peevish 暴怒系列词
1
: querulous in temperament or mood : FRETFUL
2
: perversely obstinate
3
: marked by ill temper

Perfervid ——impassive
marked by overwrought or exaggerated emotion : excessively fervent


perfidious
of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy

petitioner
minion : dependent / groveler : petitioner
(奴才是过分依赖者/奴颜婢膝者是过分请求者)


Peripatetic ——rooted stationary
2 a
: of, relating to, or given to walking b
: moving or traveling from place to place :


Perfunctory
1
: characterized by routine or superficiality 2
: lacking in interest or enthusiasm

Pernicious
1 : highly injurious or destructive : DEADLY


Persecute 很坏的骚扰 insisdent injure haunt badger
动词1
: to harass in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict;
specifically
: to cause to suffer because of belief
2
: to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : PESTER



Persiflage
frivolous bantering talk : light raillery

persiflage:incite=exhortation:motivate 挖苦:激发=勉励:激发(动作及其结果)

什么破翻译啊

Personable ——unattractive
pleasant or amiable in person : ATTRACTIVE

peruse smattering stare leer 反义词关系
1 a : to examine or consider with attention and in detail : STUDY b : to look over or through in a casual or cursory manner
2 : READ; especially : to read over in an attentive or leisurely manner
嗯，主要还是记 study 这个含义吧

Petulant 暴怒系列
1
:
insolent or rude in speech or behavior
2
: characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor :

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现在把前28个list 干干净净的解决了，目前还剩下23个list. 争取在周六前解决~~~~~~~周日模考

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强烈支持啊，呵呵，继续加油

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谢谢~~~~~

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4月14日

List 29——32

【没有掌握的单词】

philistine pidding pied pilgrim pinch pinnacle pinpoint pirouette pithiness pithy pittance placebo plod plaintive  plait  plangent  plaque platitude platonic plume potable precis precipitate

pregnant proselytize premonition premium prerogative progeny prognosis providential provisional
pulchritude pugilism puny purgative purgatory purloin pusillanimous purvey quandary quay quartet

quiescent rabble raconteur racy raffish raffle rampant rampage rambunctious raisin rail raid ramshackle rapids rapport rapt rasp reciprocal recompense recondite reek refinery refrain

reiterate reminisce remiss remunerative rend rendering rendezvous replenish repine repartee reprieve

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【形近词 同义词总结】
1.plenitute
   platitude
2.poke pillory
3.potentate
   potentiate
4. precept
    perception
5. pontificial
    pompous
    pomposity
6. philatelist
    philistine
7. premiere
    premium
8. privation
    private
9. proprietary
    propriety
10. provender
      provide
11. providential
      provisional
12. pullet
      pulley
13. quirk
      quiant
14. rampage 怒
      ravage 摧毁
      raze     摧毁
15. ravenous
      rapacious

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【考法精确词义】
phlegmatic
1 : resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor
2 : having or showing a slow and stolid temperament
synonym see impassive

pillory
to expose to public contempt, ridicule, or scorn
chide: pillory=humor：mollycoddle
punish:pillory=admonish:denounce
pillory(名词)：ridicule= guillotine execute


pluck
1 : to pull or pick off or out
2 a : to remove something (as hairs) from by or as if by plucking3 : to move, remove, or separate forcibly or abruptly <plucked the child from the middle of the street>
4 a : to pick, pull, or grasp at b : to play by sounding the strings with the fingers or a pick弹拨
名词1 : an act or instance of plucking or pulling
2 : the heart, liver, lungs, and trachea of a slaughtered animal especially as an item of food
3 : courageous readiness to fight or continue against odds : dogged resolution勇气

plumb 三种含义， 测深度（以及测深度的东西）examine minutely and critically 垂直的
名词: a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
动词1 : straight down or up
3 : in a direct manner : [size=-1]EXACTLY; also : without interval of time : [size=-1]IMMEDIATELY
动词1 : to weight with lead
2 a : to measure the depth of with a plumb b : to examine minutely and critically <plumbing the book's complexities>反义词; examine superficially
3 : to adjust or test by a plumb line
4 : to seal with lead
5 [back-formation from plumber] : to supply with or install as plumbing
intransitive senses : to work as a plumber
形容词1 : exactly vertical or true
2 : thorough, complete
synonym see vertical
反义词： horizonal/ superficial

poncho



portentous
: of, relating to, or constituting a portent 预示的
2 : eliciting amazement or wonder : prodigious 反义词： regular
3 a : being a grave or serious matter <portentous decisions> b : self-consciously solemn or important : pompous 自大的c : ponderously excessive
synonym see ominous

posit/postulate ——deny

poseur
an affected or insincere person

potpourri
a miscellaneous collection : medley 串烧

pout
动词1 a : to show displeasure by thrusting out the lips or wearing a sullen expression
transitive senses : to cause to protrude <pouted her lips>
名词1 : a protrusion of the lips expressive of displeasure

practitioner
one practices a profession


quack-honest practitioner  fledging- experienced practitioner


prate
to talk long and idly

saunter
to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner

precarious——safe /firmly grounded
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
synonym see dangerous