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Section 1
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crackle
To show liveliness, energy, or intensity: a book that crackles with humor.
grievances
complaints
bounty
reward or payment
dismissive
Showing little regard; scornful
perfunctory
done without care.
inducement
An action aimed at persuading
predecessor
former occupant of a post
embrace
hug; adopt or espouse
excess
More than what is needed or usual
embellishment
the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
coda
The part of a book or musical piece that comes at he very end.
cursory
hasty and superficial
roundabout
Indirect, circuitous or circumlocutionary; that does not do something in a direct way.
quell
calm; pacify
synopsis
summary
combative
eager to fight
Inspiration
sudden bright idea
contemptuous
Feeling hatred; scornful. disdainful, or looking down upon others in a hateful way
pauper
an extremely poor person
no less
almost like
illicit
illegal
perfunctory
done without care; in a routine fashion
untutored
not formally taught or trained
purge from
to remove by force
little more than
仅仅是 只不过
veritable
(adj.) actual, true, real
Foil
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of To be a foil for something, or to act as a foil for something, means to enhance something's qualities by being different from it.
miser
a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
shunned
avoided
forthwith
immediately, without delay
edifying
instructing and improving spiritually or morally
unwittingly
behooves
to be necessary or proper for. It ill behooves ... to do Sth = it's not suitable to do sth.
retreat
to move away from the enemy
Equivocation
intentionally use vague language
lifeblood
the thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else
glean from
to gather from
abrogate
cancel; deny; repeal
docile
easy to teach or manage
onerous
burdensome
enact
to make legal or official
allot to
to assign to
indigenous
native to a certain area. Familiar with that area.
to confound expectations
To go against the expectations
promulgate
to announce; to make known
incendiary
(adj.) deliberately setting or causing fires; designed to start fires; tending to stir up strife or rebellion; (n.) one who deliberately sets fires, arsonist; one who causes strife
debate
discuss the pros and cons of an issue
rigorous
strict; harsh; severe
elaboration
addition of details; intricacy. There is a connection between current one the previous one.
pharmacy
drugstorep
Section 2
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amiability
friendliness
seamlessly
perfectly; without flaw or interruption
inured to
not affected by
bengin
harmless
futile
useless; hopeless
Conservatism
a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, favoring obedience to political authority and organized religion
unseemly
not appropriate
indifferent to
uninterested in
inimical to
harmful or unfavorable Injurious or harmful in effect; adverse: habits inimical to good health. adj. Unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical voice.
meted out
distributed
wallowed in
沉迷于
merriment
high-spirited fun and enjoyment
bode well for
好兆头
dissect
to cut apart
coterminous with
connecting together
litigious
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
civility
politeness
reckless
careless
obscure
hidden
banal
common, ordinary
inhabited
occupied, live in
precipitate
(v.) to fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height, to give distinct form to; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste; (n.) moisture; the product of an action or process
provisional
conditional; temporary; tentative
endearing
making dear or liked
concede
to admit
implicit
implied though not plainly expressed
volatile
easily aroused or changeable; lively or explosive
Mechanical
working or produced by machines or machinery
conducive to
favorable to
relevant to
having a connection with sth, related
decrepit
weakened by old age
carousing
acting boisterously or loudly, as if drunk
tinge
a trace, smattering, or slight degree Affect in thought or feeling
peripheral to
unrelated to
fortuitous
(adj.) accidental, occurring by a happy chance偶然的 幸运地
comical
something funny.
contingent on
dependent on
exposure to
In contact with
revelry
狂欢
Transgressions
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense
Tactfully (adv)
politely
virulent
extremely poisonous
brusque
Rude
mitigate
make less severe, serious, or painful
contrive
to plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan
as though
= as if = like = in a way that suggests something
prediction
断言
literary
文学的
naysayers
a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views
tentative
Not fully worked out, concluded, or agreed on; provisional: tentative plans. adj. Uncertain; hesitant.
Section 3
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penury
extreme poverty贫穷的
covet
desire
content
satisfied
ravenous
very hungry
dismiss
To end the employment or service of; discharge. transitive v. To direct or allow to leave: dismissed troops after the inspection; dismissed the student after reprimanding him. transitive v. To stop considering; rid one's mind of; dispel: dismissed all thoughts of running for office. transitive v. To refuse to accept or recognize; reject: dismissed the claim as highly improbable.
Idiom
术语
ambivalent
uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
consummate
complete or perfect in the highest degree
voracious
Devouring everything
delegate
A person appointed or elected to represent others Ex, I have a task but I can't finished it. So I asked Jone to do that for me. "Hey Jone, can you do that task for me?" Jone said yes. I delegated the task to him.
noble
a person of high rank by birth or title
lauded
Praised; glorified
haunting
difficult to ignore or forget
demonstrative
openly expressive of emotions
material
重要的 物质的
archaic
antiquated, old, out of use
lambasted
verbally attacked
versatile
able to do many things well
hail
praise vociferously
focused
(adj) with very clear aims and your attention clearly directed towards what you want to do
vestige
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
precipitous
very steep
convince
persuade
unseat
to remove someone from a powerful job or position
rescind
retract; repeal
consent to
to agree to
peripatetic ； itinerant
traveling from place to place
formidable
Causing fear
identify
Find; point out
snubbed
ignored
dismissive
Showing little regard; scornful
baffle
bewilder; perplex; fill with confusion; puzzle; frustrate
gregarious
outgoing; sociable
unviable
not able to work
shirk
(v.) to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a duty; to sneak, slink
eschew
to avoid, shun, keep away from
meteoric
coming into existence swiftly, suddenly, brightly, like a meteor
responsive
answering; reacting
amenable
(adj.) willing to follow advice or authority, tractable, submissive; responsive; liable to be held responsible
protean
able to change shape; displaying great variety
castigate
to criticize or punish severely
confound
confuse; puzzle
undermine
to weaken
legitimate
(adj.) lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable
intuitive
knowing something by instinct
martial
warlike; relating to the military
penurious
stingy, relating to great poverty
annex
to add or attach
contend
(v.) to fight, struggle; to compete; to argue
Impress
to make someone admire something
Section 4
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debasement
the state of being lowered in quality, value, or character; degradation
rampage
violently angry and destructive behavior
peculiar
Odd; strange
bigotry
intolerance toward those who are different Quiet as he appeared to be in person, he loudly spewed murderous hatred and bigotry online.
contrition
deep regret for doing something wrong
charitable
generous
Assault
a violent attack
grandly
majestically
exclusively
only
subsume
contain or include For instance, the "paragraph argument" question on the GRE used to exist in its own section but is now subsumed under the verbal section.
prodigious
enormous
virulent
extremely poisonous; hateful
contempt
scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
heyday
golden age; prime
seemly (unseemly is the opposite--with a suggestions of unattractiveness)
适当的
tenure
the period of time a job lasts
be liable to
be likely to
heinous
(adj.) very wicked, offensive, hateful
pugnacious
eager to fight
bleak
offering little or no hope
gubernatorial
relating to a governor
intrigue
n. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. n. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. n. A clandestine love affair. v. To engage in secret or underhand schemes; plot. v. To effect by secret scheming or plotting. v. To arouse the interest or curiosity of: Hibernation has long intrigued biologists.
shabby
in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care
precipitous
steep
cogent
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning; convincing: a cogent argument. See Synonyms at valid.
poised
calm; collected; self-possessed
if only
I wish
unsettling
causing nervousness or anxiety
persistent
refusing to give up
bucolic, rustic, pastoral
charmingly rural
reticent
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
sated
satisfied
on the verge of
about to happen Democrats are on the verge of scoring huge victories
pranks
playful jokes or tricks
sentimental
showing or causing a lot of emotion
coax
persuade
grim
Filled with melancholy and despondency means have a very bleak outlook
appear
to seem
sanguine
cheerful; optimistic
formidable
Causing fear
unsustainable
not long lasting; using up quickly and not replacing
maternal
of or like a mother
insubstantial
lacking substance; insignificant; frail He made such an insubstantial impression on his next door neighbor
remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
impediment
obstacle
Gerrymandering
manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.
invective
abusive language For months online before the shooting, he unleashed a torrent of anti-immigrant invective and conspiracy theories
pundit
(n.) a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions
menace
danger
camouflage
The hiding of something as a result of its appearance
Section 5
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heresy
against orthodox opinion
trumpeted
proclaim loudly
ordinary
with no special or distinctive features; normal
opulence
wealth, affluence, abundance
squelch
To silence or suppress; crush
comprehensive
thorough周密的
venality
corruption
digression
straying from main point
speculation
An involvement in risky business transactions in an effort to make a quick or large profit.
misanthropic
Misanthropic readers are those who have a general ill-will towards humanity
humility
absence of vanity; humbleness
derided
mocked
garrulity
incessant chatter with little meaning
indulgent
lenient; yielding to desire
lionize
treat as highly important
conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
splendor
Magnificence; brilliance of appearance.
ephemeral
short-lived
stifle
(v.) to smother, prevent from breathing; to hold back or choke off
synoptic
providing an overview.
belie
contradict; give a false impression 掩饰
vociferous
loud and noisy; compelling attention
provisional
conditional; temporary; tentative临时的 暂时的
hackneyed
overused, cliched
apolitical
having no interest in politics; not political; is the opposite of political.
denounce
to condemn
contradict
to express the opposite
candidness
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
condoned
to overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure.
muted
being or made softer or less loud or clear
diversity
variety
diffident
lack of self-confidence
hazards
Potential sources of danger
comical
humorous; amusing
merit
deserving reward or praise
apathy
lack of interest
Reversion
the act or process of returning to a former state or condition
abject poverty
extremely poor
Totalitarian
A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
temerity
boldness
singular
unique, extraordinary, odd
Endeared
cause to be loved or liked
obsequiousness
excessively eager to please or obey 谄媚；奉承
conspiratorial
planning acting together secretly; in a plotting manner 阴谋的；阴谋者的
hostility
unfriendliness; hatred
hypobole
exaggeration
smother
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing 扼杀
eccentricity
strange and unconventional behavior
pining
a feeling of deep longing
ostracize
(v.) to exclude from a group, banish, send away
Section 6
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Far from being
完全不是
incendiary
combustible, flammable, burning easily
ostensibly (adv)
officially; supposedly; in appearance
sentimental
emotional
imperiled
put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed
endangered species
A species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction
punctilious
Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful
bristle
to react in an angry or offended manner
merit
deserving reward or praise
affable
friendly
celeritous
Swift, speedy, fast
contriversial
causing disagreement
sect
a subgroup of a major religious group
complacent
self-satisfied; smug
endorse
approve; support
austere
severe or stern in appearance; undecorated
elaborate
To explain in greater detail
snub
reject; treat with disdain or contempt; slight
disenfranchise
deprive of voting rights
convoluted
intricate and complicated
property
something owned
enbodiment
体现；
pristine
fresh and clean; uncorrupted
afoul of
in or into collision or entanglement with
hasty
excessively quick
chasten
to correct by punishment or reproof; to restrain or subdue
simpering
To smile in a silly manner
prevaricate
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
magnanimity, magnanimous
generosity, generous
pefidy
betrayal of trust, treachery.
Latitude
scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
parsimony
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
myopic
short-sighted
snide
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
ominiscient
all-knowing
nonetheless
in spite of that
accolade
award of merit
fauna
all the animal life in a particular region describe a zone that not changed by human beings.
renowned for
famous for
propriety
the state of being proper, appropriateness; standards of what is proper or socially acceptable
taciturn
quiet
deceive
to trick or lead a person into believing something that is not true
incentive
a reason for doing something; something that stimulates action
sever
to separate, divide into parts
belligerent
hostile and aggressive
bewildered
confused
smitten with
in love (with)
nonplussed
puzzled, not knowing what to do, at a loss
second-rate
二流的 平庸的
vacillate
waver 犹豫；踌躇；摇摆
Section 7
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presumptuous
assuming too much; arrogant
methodically
systematically
verisimilitude
the appearance of truth
moral
A practical lesson about right and wrong
censure
to criticize sharply
fall prey to
to be harmed by someone or something
regulate
to manage or control
touted
inclement weather
bad weather
scaly
有鳞片的
provocative
inflammatory
instilling
to gradually introduce something into someone's mind.
ascetic
practicing self-denial; austere
innocuous
harmless
is apt to
tends to
falsehood
a false statement; a lie
Paleontologist
scientists who study fossils
libertine
one who leads an immoral life
erudite
(adj.) scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic Having or showing great knowledge
crusader
a warrior who engages in a holy war
subvert
To destroy completely; ruin: "schemes to subvert the liberties of a great community" ( Alexander Hamilton). transitive v. To undermine the character, morals, or allegiance of; corrupt. transitive v. To overthrow completely:
object
throw against
mawkish
excessively sentimental
repudiate
to reject
knack
A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily
scrutiny
critical observation or examination
Martyr
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
scathe
to harm
inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret
on the grounds that
because
profligacy
wasteful and immoral behavior
didactic
instructive
draconian
hard, severe, cruel
Parentheses
插入语 Two parts in parentheses serve to do which of the following? 括号中要说明以下的哪一项
austerity
Great self-denial, economy, discipline; lack of adornment
supplanting
replacing one thing with a better thing
idiomatic expressions
Common phrases or sayings whose meanings cannot be understood by the individual words or elements.
bucolic, rustic, pastoral
charming, unspoiled countryside
Rebuttal
refutation; response with contrary evidence
Ectotherm
an animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings
sensational
outstanding; spectacular; feelings of success
intrepid
fearless
swelter
to be uncomfortably hot
Parentheses
a pair of symbols used to set apart parts of a problem so that those parts are done first
premises
The reasons presented to persuade someone that a conclusion is true or probably true.
Sustained Inquiry
Students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information.
nonpartisan
free from party ties or bias
contradictory
Expressing the opposite; inconsistent
elaborate
精心制作的；详尽的；煞费苦心的 vt. 精心制作；详细阐述；从简单成分合成（复杂有机物）
notoriety
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
Section 8
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Agora
marketplace
dismiss
put away from consideration; reject
split second
a very short moment of time
Incendary
arousing to action or rebellion
crestfallen
sad and disappointed
haphazardly
without a care 偶然地，随意地；杂乱地
disprove
to prove to be false
censor
To remove offensive material from
dumpfounded
so shocked that you cannot speak, astounded
esoteric
intended for or understood by only a small group
thoroughgoing
carried out to the full extent; thorough; complete; unqualified.
walk about
散步
volatile
(adj.) highly changeable, fickle; tending to become violent or explosive; changing readily from the liquid to the gaseous state
hypothetically
theoretically
prowess
superior skill or ability
Legion
in large numbers
balk
to refuse to do something
scrap
dispose of (something useless or old)
serendipitous
being lucky in making unexpected and furtunate discoveries
cautious
careful
enervate
to reduce in strength
hold forth on
discuss something serious
hobble
to hold back the progress of something
galvanize
to excite or arouse action
infuriate
to make very angry
circumscribe
o restrict within limits
astute
(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
imperilled
endangered
eradicate
(v.) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
hamstrung
made ineffective or powerless
prevarication
to lie
Dithering
to be indecisive
venue
location
accommodate
to make fit, adjust to
taxing
exhausting
vehement
showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
lampoon
a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone
retroactively
after the fact
obstinacy
stubborn
granular
颗粒的
mollify
to calm or make less severe
agitate
stir up; disturb
pundit
(n.) a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions
swayed
moving back and forth
heroine
female hero
Asceticism/ascetic
Denying oneself physical comforts like good food, sleep, etc
not so much A as B
与其说是A不如说是B more like the second
contemplate
To consider carefully and thoughtfully
furtively
Secretively or sneakily
steel himself for
to prepare oneself from something trying and unpleasant.
Section 9
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austerity
Great self-denial, economy, discipline; lack of adornment
hastily
quickly and with little thought
indulged
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage
civilly
politely
querulous
complaining
complacency
self-satisfaction; smugness洋洋自得；自视甚高；自命清高
elusive
(adj.) difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand
insularity
isolation; narrow-mindedness
sullen
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy means depressed and withdrawn
commerce
the buying and selling of goods
hauteur
arrogance
mishmash
A confused mixture of things.
insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
debatable
not certain because people can have different ideas and opinions about the thing being discussed, arguable, questionable
erratic
(adj.) not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable
contemporaries
of the same time or era; about the same age
dash
to do or carry out in a hurry
audacity
boldness
benign
harmless
"appreciate"
means "to be aware of/to recognize the quality of."
derivative
unoriginal衍生物
derelict
abandoned
Disbarred
excluded
playfulness
humor & experimentation
malice
Desire to harm others
fussed over
fuss over dinner 手忙脚乱地做饭
petulant
easily irritated or annoyed
inveterate
habitual
untiring
characterized by hard work and perseverance
grim
feted
honored, celebrated
feud
a bitter quarrel between two parties
besiege
to overwhelm; to surround and attack
mania
madness
vitriol
cruel and bitter criticism
naivete
A lack of sophistication; simplicity
insidious
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
indecorously
inappropriate behavior
stymied
blocked
harried
To be troubled or bothered
brusquely
in a blunt direct manner
indelible
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
punctiliously/fastidiously
谨小慎微地；拘泥细节地
indiscernible
impossible to see or clearly distinguish
asperity
(n.) roughness, severity; bitterness or tartness
salutary
beneficial
dearth, paucity
A scarcity or shortage of something
campaign
A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal
speculative
(adj.) not based in fact (Sadly, Tessa was convicted on merely speculative evidence.)
Section 10
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interminable
endless, so long as to seem endless
vociferous
loud and noisy; compelling attention
probing
searching or investigating
derive
to take or receive from a source; to obtain through reasoning When you derive something you figure it out
relinquish
to give up
intimidating
frightening
volatile
易挥发的 不稳定的
thorny issue
a problem that is difficult to deal with
snuff out
扼杀
obscurity
the state of being unknown 身份卑微 冷门
Inclusion
内含物
denouement
结局
trounce
to beat severely, defeat
rehash
To rework old material into a new form
retrospective
looking back at past things
counterfeit
(n.) an imitation designed to deceive; (adj.) not genuine, fake; (v.) to make an illegal copy
ingratiating
charming or flattering
tax
重负
alter
change
divergent
(adj.) going in different directions; different from each other; departing from conversation, deviant
strain
A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon负担；扭伤
intractable
difficult to deal with,
virtuous
having or showing high moral standards
underpin
to support
pompously
arrogantly, pretentiously, snobbishly
manifesto
a public declaration of policies or intentions宣告
turmoil
a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation
pedagogy
教育
resolved
determined
understated
presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way 低调的
unassailable
Unable to be denied or attacked
diabolical
devilish
moribund
dying
cement
stick together 加固 establishes/cements the writer's status
précis
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
disparate
different
Retraction
withdrawal; cancellation of a statement
forethought
预先计划好的 spontaneous 自发地
ineptitude
lack of skill or ability
impassioned
filled with passionate emotion
improvisational
made or said without previous preparation
Inpervious
Unable to be affected
irreconcilable
incompatible; not able to be resolved 不能和解的
subject to
likely to be affected by something
amenable to
agreeable, open to suggestion
at length
详细的 （拐弯抹角的）
magnanimity
generosity
illogical
not logical
meander
to wander aimlessly
ailing
in poor health
Section 11
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subsidies / largesse
补助金
stricture
a restraint or limit
"Prolixity" and "inscrutability" convey that this person's writing is really, really difficult to understand (inscrutable) and is really wordy (prolix).
acolyte
assistant or follower
coffers are empty
have no money
disenchanted
losing fondness for; unhappy with
cutback
a reduction in something, made in order to save money
prescient
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
eponym
An eponym is a word derived from a person's name
uninitiated
inexperienced, unfamiliar
thwarting
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
maverick
one who is independent and resists adherence to a group
"finally is intent on" something, it means that he was not intent on it before, but now he has changed his mind and now is.
a raconteur is a storyteller
skirmish
A minor fight or battle
cautious
careful
be better off
to be in a better situation, if or after something happens
illusory
deceptive or unreal
bequeathed
to hand down, to give or to leave in a will 遗赠；把...遗赠给；把...传下去
Protagonist/Antagonist
A protagonist is the central character in a literary work. An antagonist is a character who is opposite to, or challenges, the protagonist. The protagonist of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, for example, is the good Christian slave Uncle Tom; the antagonist to Uncle Tom is his evil owner, Simon Legree. In Virgil's Aeneid, the protagonist, Aeneas, must struggle against the antagonist, Turnus.
regale
(v.) to feast, entertain agreeably
transcendent transparent透明的
卓越的
an iconoclast attacks cherish traditions or institutions
a dissembler hides his or her true motives
伪君子
indulge
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
dismissive
Showing little regard; scornful
a maverick is an independent thinker
involved
complicated, and difficult to comprehend
retroactively
retroactively means applying to the past; it usually refers to a law or rule
outlandish
looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar古怪的；奇异的；异国风格的；偏僻的
stem from
arise from, originate from, derive from
respite
Respites' are breaks from an unpleasant situation
aesthetic 审美/ascetic禁欲的/atheistic无神论者
hinges upon
depends on/rests on.
Intervention
干涉getting involved in a situation to change what is happening
advent
(n.) an arrival; a coming into place or view
plucky
Brave, spirited
reprehensible
shameful; very bad
tactical
relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end.战术的；策略的；善于策略的
perpetuating
making something continue forever
beleaguered
surrounded and under attack
savage
乱咬；粗暴的对待
spuriously
not genuine, false, fake or phony
obsequious
overly submissive and eager to please
rudimentary
basic; elementary; in the earliest stages of development
grant
a financial award given by a government agency to a private individual or group in order to carry out a specific task拨款
trope
比喻；修辞；转义
predisposition
tendency, inclination
spasmodically
irregularly
metaphorically
隐喻地
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"extant"
means "still in existence" or "surviving".
schmooze
talk idly or casually and in a friendly way闲谈；拍马屁，扯关系
assuaged
to lessen or to calm
truculence
aggressiveness, ferocity
capriciously
unpredictably
soporific
sleep-inducing
encroachments
intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.
meteorological
concerned with the weather
fluidly
smoothly
prosaic
means dull, unoriginal
topical
means relevant to current events
miasma
a noxious or poisonous atmosphere
jockey
To change positions in a series of movements耍手段图谋；搞欺骗 everyone is always jockeying for a more estimable position.
geniality
cheerfulness; kindliness; sociability
eclectic
means drawn from a variety of sources折中的
scheming
费尽心机,诡计多端的,心计concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest
hobnob
to associate on very friendly terms
Muckrake
to expose political misconduct揭发丑闻
intermingle
to mix together
live up to
reach an expected standard 不辜负；做到；实践
veneer
外表；虚饰；
exhaustive
thorough
obscured obscure 朦胧的；晦涩的
hidden; covered; buried
stultified
rendered absurd, useless, or foolish prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence
cumbrously
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
brio
vigor; vivacity
vituperative
marked by harshly abusive condemnation
heckler
激烈质问者
Anonimity
The state of being unknown even in a crowd.
The film is very slow ("deliberate pacing"),
ponderous
Heavy and slow moving
estimable
(adj) worthy of esteem, admirable; able to be estimated可尊敬的；有价值的 estimable position
deem
to judge, consider
intrigue
(n.) crafty dealings, underhanded plotting; (v.) to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity 阴谋；诡计；复杂的事；私通
"Survive time well"
is kind of like the idiom "stand the test of time", which means "to last for a long time" or "be remembered for a long time". weather time well
plodding
hard monotonous routine work
gusto
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
belabor
going excessive detail
machinate
verb: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together Synonyms : cabal , complot , conjure , conspire The rebels met at night in an abandoned barn to machinate.策划；图谋
brash
prone to act in a hasty manner means rude
scuttling
running or moving quickly
hack
A "hack" is a writer who is characterized by routine or "tired and trite" writing.
baton
rod a conductor uses to direct an orchestra or band
cravenness/spinelessness
coward
trite
overused and hackneyed
begrudge
To envy the possession or enjoyment of: She begrudged him his youth. To give or expend with reluctance: begrudged every penny spent.
epitome
The best or most typical example
valor
bravery
obscure/ recondite
refers to knowledge that very few people know about
stealthiness
Marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice
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detrimental
harmful; damaging
unbidden
not invited, requested or asked for
implacable
unable to be calmed down or made peaceful implacable foes; implacable suspicion.
breezy
Exposed to breezes; windy. adj. Fresh and animated; lively: a breezy prose style.
marginalize
treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral
revitalize
to renew the strength and energy of; restore to a vigorous, active condition
aghast
(adj.) filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror
detractor
someone who belittles something else
hodgepodge
Mixture of different kinds of things, jumble
pedantic
Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning. adj. Being showy of one's knowledge, often in a boring manner. adj. Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.
publicize
to make public
prominent
standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known
tempered
transitive v. To modify by the addition of a moderating element; moderate: "temper its doctrinaire logic with a little practical wisdom" ( Robert H. Jackson). See Synonyms at moderate.
erode
transitive v. To cause to diminish or deteriorate as if by eating into or wearing away: "Long enduring peace often erodes popular resolution" ( C.L. Sulzberger). The cliffs have eroded over the centuries. Public confidence in the administration eroded.
aboveboard
open and honest
Scoffolding
temporary support that is tailored to a learner's needs and abilities and aimed at helping the learner master the next task in a given learning process
oblivious
lacking conscious awareness of failing to keep in mind
stilted
Stiffly or artificially formal; stiff.
susceptible
easy to be influenced vulnerable
in the offing (idiom)
likely to appear or happen soon
lucidness
noun - free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
aspersion
a curse, expression of ill-will slur
inimical
Injurious or harmful in effect; adverse: habits inimical to good health. adj. Unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical voice.
scrupulous
Precise; exact or strict
competent
sufficiently qualified
redoubtable
inspiring fear or awe; Worthy of respect or honor.
plague
A cause of annoyance; a nuisance: "the plague of social jabbering" n. A highly infectious, usually fatal, epidemic disease; a pestilence. transitive v. To pester or annoy persistently or incessantly. See Synonyms at harass.
capitulation
to surrender
omit
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
preclude
(v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out
vexed
annoyed, frustrated, or worried To bring distress or suffering to; plague or afflict.
lionize
treat as highly important
serenity
the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
Calumny/Slander
damaging someone's reputation by lying or spreading rumors
unambiguous
clear
recondite
difficult to understand; profound abstruse obscure
genteel
refined; polite; aristocratic; affecting refinement
paradoxical
seemingly absurd or self-contradictory P's dislike of ice cream was paradoxical considering that he worked as an ice-cream taster.
forbidding
causing fear or dislike; looking dangerous or unpleasant
contrive
(v.) to plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan Despite a low GPA, he contrived to get into college, going so far as to write his own glowing letters of recommendation.
acrimonious
full of spite; bitter; nasty
riveting
capable of arousing and holding the attention
disenchantment
freeing from false belief or illusions
veritable
(adj.) actual, true, real
prodigious
impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous: a prodigious storm. adj. Extraordinary; marvelous: a prodigious talent.
uninformative
lacking useful or interesting information
turbulent
disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
agog
highly excited by eagerness
intensify
To increase; to strengthen or deepen
tentative
experimental in nature假设 实验; uncertain, hesitant
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vacillation
Wavering, going back and forth
quirk
oddity
contentious
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
undertone
An underlying or implied tendency or meaning; n. A tone of low pitch or volume, especially of spoken sound. n. A pale or subdued color.
ardor
intense and passionate feeling
discerning
mentally quick and observant; having insight
apprehensive
anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
perpetuate
to cause to continue
disregard
pay no attention to; ignore
extrapolate
to infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information
impassioned
filled with passionate emotion
stagnant
Showing little or no sign of activity or advancement; not developing or progressing; inactive: a stagnant economy. adj. Lacking vitality or briskness; sluggish or dull: a stagnant mind.
oppressive
harsh or severly; unbearable
vanguard
the leading or forward position in a movement
sartorial
of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring
subdued
calm, Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild. Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
subterfuge
a deceptive stratagem or device something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge";
stonewall
a refusal to cooperate
cloistered
secluded from the world
perfunctory
don't care at all 敷衍的
epiphany
A sudden manifestation of the essence or meaning of something.
obstinate
stubborn 1. a. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; obdurate. b. Characterized by such adherence: an obstinate refusal. 2. Difficult to manage, control, or treat: an obstinate problem; an obstinate headache.
extrapolation
An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.
precocious
Exceptionally early in development or occurrence
riddle
谜语 to solve or explain
trivialize
to make seem unimportant, to present as trivial
crestfallen
sad and disappointed
litany
any long, repetitive, or dull recital
concoct
To prepare by mixing ingredients, as in cooking. To devise, using skill and intelligence; contrive: concoct a mystery story.
opt for
to choose
depletion
reduction in the number or quantity of something
reactionary
an extreme conservative
legacy
遗产
prevarication
to lie
genail
Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner. Conducive to life, growth, or comfort; mild:
wayward
resistant to guidance or discipline
dissent
to disagree
dilatory
tending to delay or procrastinate
budge
to alter a position or attitude
perjorative
having a negative effect; insulting
heartened
encouraged
rebuttal
the action of rebutting
deliberation
careful consideration
objurgate
criticize/criticism
avid
enthusiastic; extremely interested
intervene
To come, appear, or lie between two things: You can't see the lake from there because the house intervenes. v. To come or occur between two periods or points of time: A year intervened between the two dynasties. v. To occur as an extraneous or unplanned circumstance: He would have his degree by now if his laziness hadn't intervened. v. To involve oneself in a situation so as to alter or hinder an action or development: "Every gardener faces choices about how and how much to intervene in nature's processes" ( Dora Galitzki).
insinuate
hint
extravagant
1. spending much more than is necessary or wise: an extravagant shopper. 2. excessively high: extravagant prices. 3. exceeding the bounds of reason or moderation: extravagant demands. 4. going beyond what is deserved or justifiable: extravagant praise. 5. elaborate or ostentatious or showy.
gloomy
darkness, sadness, rejection
inchoate
In an initial or early stage; incipient. Imperfectly formed or developed: a vague, inchoate idea.
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apogee
the highest point
bleak
depressing, discouraging, harsh, cold, barren, raw
necropolis
city of the dead
facilitate
to make easier
dimunitive
small
anachronism
a person or thing that belongs or seems to belong to another time: she regards the Church as an anachronism.
garbled
difficult to understand because it has been distorted; scrambled
defection
A lack: a failure; especially, failure in the performance of duty or obligation. n. The act of abandoning a person or a cause to which one is bound by allegiance or duty, or to which one has attached himself; a falling away; apostasy; backsliding.
tossing
thrown from side to side
provocation
action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately
repudiation
rejection of a proposal or idea
fallacious
incorrect, misleading
sublimate
使升华；使高尚 1. redirect the energy of a person's bad impulses into socially and morally higher channels 2. purify; refine
relegated
To put in a less important place.
disposal
A particular method of attending to or settling matters.
tempestuousness
full of turbulent emotion
trenchant
1.Forceful and clear; penetrating: a trenchant argument. 2. Caustic; cutting: a trenchant wit. 3. Distinct; clear-cut: "The times were felt to require ... trenchant distinctions between good and bad, right and wrong" (David Simpson).
thorny
full of difficulties; tough; painful
dispensation
分配；免除；豁免
epigrammatic
a clever, witty phrase
poignant
(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
bonanza
A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches
disdainful
showing contempt or lack of respect
idolization
1. To regard with great or uncritical admiration or devotion. 2. To worship as an idol.
obeisance
An attitude of deference or homage
nadir
lowest point
plight
A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one. See Synonyms at predicament.
oblivious
1. Lacking conscious awareness; unmindful: oblivious to her surroundings; oblivious of the criticism against him.
pantheon
A group of persons most highly regarded for contributions to a field or endeavor: the pantheon of modern physics.
cogently
persuasively
caricature
a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
cosmopolitan
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
philanthropy
charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness
prominent
important; famous
retroactive
Persusal
a careful examination, review
tempest
a violent storm
apothegm
a terse, witty saying
dismissal
being sent away; being removed from a duty, position, or employment
Repression
抑制，[心理] 压抑；镇压
subjugate
to bring under control; conquer. See Synonyms at defeat. transitive v. To make subservient; enslave.
inhibit
to prevent, restrain, stop
inadvertently
unintentionally, accidentally
monument
means of reminding us of a person or event
euphoria
sense of great happiness or well-being
eclipse
To obscure or diminish in importance, fame, or reputation. To surpass; outshine: an outstanding performance that eclipsed the previous record. After all, it can be argued that his apogee came at the age of 14 with his Octet in E-flat, a work, many believe, the composer never eclipsed in his remaining twenty-six years.
cupidity
greed; strong desire
sacerdotal
Of or relating to priests or a high religious order
haltingly
hesitantly; waveringly
paranoia
extreme, irrational distrust of others
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pan out for
to turn out well To turn out well; be successful: "If I don't pan out as an actor I can still go back to school" (Saul Bellow).
unheralded
1. Not announced beforehand: a new recruit who arrived unheralded. 2. Not acknowledged or acclaimed: an unheralded researcher.
accommodating/obliging
willing to help/do favors for others
commendable
worthy of praise
cavalier
1. Showing arrogant or offhand disregard; dismissive: a cavalier attitude toward the suffering of others. 2. Carefree and nonchalant 骑士；武士；对女人献殷勤
patronize
1. To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra. 2. To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner. 3. To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor.
squeamish
easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseous or nervous
ebb
decline
torrid
Very hot, parching, burning; passionate
adamant
Not willing to change one's opinion, purpose, or principles; unyielding.
sanctioned
1) Give official permission or approval for (an action). 2) To penalize, especially for violating a moral principle or international law. it does in fact have two meanings that are almost the opposite of one another:
debonair
having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
moot
1.a. Subject to debate; arguable or unsettled: "It is a moot point whether Napoleon Bonaparte was born a subject of the King of France" (Norman Davies). b. Of no practical importance; irrelevant: "[He] was appearing as a goodwill gesture, since the competition was moot for him; he had long ago qualified for inclusion in the games" (Mark Levine).
inadvertent
1. Marked by or resulting from carelessness; negligent: an inadvertent error; an inadvertent omission. 2. Not deliberate or considered; unintentional: an inadvertent remark; inadvertent humor. See Synonyms at careless. 3. Not intending to be so; unwitting:
nausea
Strong aversion; disgust.
overt
open and observable; not secret or hidden
grandeur
splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
truculence
aggressiveness
disposal
noun - the power to use something or someone noun - a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) noun - An electric device installed below a sink that grinds food waste so it can be flushed away. noun - the act or means of getting rid of something
invigorate
to give strength and energy to
vigilant
watchful
ramification
1. A development or consequence growing out of and sometimes complicating a problem, plan, or statement: the ramifications of a court decision.
braggadocio
a. Empty or pretentious bragging. b. A swaggering, cocky manner.
repudiation
noun - rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid noun - the exposure of falseness or pretensions noun - refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt or honor a contract (especially by public authorities)
unbridled
(adj.) uncontrolled, lacking in restraint
pertinent
(adj.) related to the matter at hand, to the point
ramshakle
(adj.) appearing ready to collapse, loose and shaky
tempestuous
有暴风雨的；暴乱的；剧烈的 1. of or relating to a tempest 2. violent or stormy: a tempestuous love affair.
sedate
(adj.) quiet, settled, sober;
germane
(adj.) relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting
sclerotic
becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt a sclerotic bureaucracy
cupidity
greed
pilloried
to expose to ridicule and abuse
modest
a. Free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious: a house with modest furnishings. See Synonyms at plain. b. Moderate or limited in size, quantity, or range; not extreme: a modest price; a newspaper with a modest circulation.
unjustifiably
Her father was __________ harsh on her when she was a kid. Every time she misbehaved, he would hit her with a belt. in a manner that cannot be justified or vindicated.
renown
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
tentative
uncertain, hesitant
Dote/doting
To show excessive fondness or love: doted on their only child.溺爱
sedulous
(adj.) persistent, showing industry and determination
unjustifiable
impossible to excuse, pardon, or justify. Not justifiable; not defensible or right. took an unjustifiable risk
saturnine
a. Melancholy or sullen. b. Having or marked by a tendency to be bitter or sardonic: a saturnine expression on his face.
ascendency
the condition of being dominant, esp through superior economic or political power
unassuming
exhibiting no pretensions, boastfulness, or ostentation; modest
versatile
1. Capable of doing many things competently. 2. Having varied uses or serving many functions: "The most versatile of vegetables is the tomato" 3. Variable or inconstant; changeable: a versatile temperament. 4. Biology Capable of moving freely in all directions, as the loosely attached anthers of certain flowers.
dilapidated
falling apart or ruined, run-down
militant
A fighting, warring, or aggressive person or party.
blase
1. Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence. 2. Unconcerned; nonchalant: had a blasé attitude about housecleaning. 3. Very sophisticated.
championed
supported and encouraged
derision
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery
ossified
set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
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modicum
a small amount
rather
More readily; preferably: I'd rather go to the movies. adv. With more reason, logic, wisdom, or other justification. adv. More exactly; more accurately: He's my friend, or rather he was my friend. adv. To a certain extent; somewhat: rather cold. adv. On the contrary
straiten
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
superfluous
1. being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. 2. unnecessary or needless.
avail
To be of use or advantage to; help: Nothing could avail the dying patient. intransitive v. To be of use, value, or advantage; serve: Halfway measures will no longer avail. n. Use, benefit, or advantage: labored to no avail. idiom avail (oneself) of To make use of.使用 利用
surliness
rudeness, hostility
inevitability
Impossibility to be avoided or shunned inevitability of death
incandescent
Shining brilliantly; very bright. See Synonyms at bright. adj. Characterized by ardent emotion, intensity, or brilliance: an incandescent performance.
pertain to
to relate to
tumult
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
rendering
A depiction or interpretation, as in painting or music. n. A drawing in perspective of a proposed structure. n. A translation: a rendering of Cicero's treatises into English.
torpor/torpid
Being inactive or stuporous. n. A state of apathy or lethargy.
impute
To relate to a particular cause or source; attribute the fault or responsibility to: imputed the rocket failure to a faulty gasket; kindly imputed my clumsiness to inexperience. transitive v. To assign as a characteristic; credit: the gracefulness so often imputed to cats.
vicissitude
A change or variation. n. The quality of being changeable; mutability. n. One of the sudden or unexpected changes or shifts often encountered in one's life, activities, or surroundings . See Synonyms at difficulty.
fabricate
To make; create. transitive v. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: fabricate small boats. transitive v. To concoct in order to deceive: fabricated an excuse.
recapitulate
To repeat in concise form. intransitive v. To make a summary.
stagnant
contentious
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
pandemonium
A very noisy place
wherewithal
the money or other means needed for a particular purpose
evolve
(v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level evolve a style of one's own.
fathom
to understand
visited upon
"inflicted upon" and refers to something harmful or unpleasant.
semblance
1,outward appearance: Foolish men mistake transitory semblance for eternal fact 2,非常少量的。 a modicum: not a semblance of truth to the story.
strife
conflict or struggle
apotheosis
1 Exaltation to divine rank or stature; deification. n. Elevation to a preeminent or transcendent position; glorification: n. An exalted or glorified example: Their leader was the apotheosis of courage.
solicitude
care or concern for someone or something
chaotic
completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
juvenile
(adj.) - young or immature
untoward
Not favorable; unpropitious. Troublesome; adverse: an untoward incident. Hard to guide or control; unruly. Improper; unseemly.
credit
To ascribe to a person; attribute: credit the invention to him. See Synonyms at attribute. Accounting To make a credit entry in: credit an account.
impoverished
Reduced to poverty; poverty-stricken. See Synonyms at poor. adj. Deprived of natural richness or strength; limited or depleted: an impoverished vocabulary; a region impoverished by drought.
exhausive
comprehensive; including all possibilities."
Vernacular
Everyday language of ordinary people
conjure
To call or bring to mind; evoke: "Arizona conjures up an image of stark deserts for most Americans" ( American Demographics).
contrariness
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline n. a fussy and eccentric disposition
debunk
to prove wrong
prejudice
An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts.偏见
supersilious
arrogant
fecund
fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
register
A variety of language used in a specific social setting: speaking in an informal register; writing in a scientific register.
stagnant
1, Not moving or flowing; motionless. adj. Showing little or no sign of activity or advancement; not developing or progressing; inactive: a stagnant economy. adj. Lacking vitality or briskness; sluggish or dull: a stagnant mind.
exude
To discharge or emit (a liquid or gas, for example) gradually. transitive v. To exhibit in abundance: a face that exuded self-satisfaction.
confer
(v.) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; granted, 给予To bestow (an honor, for example): conferred a medal on the hero; conferred an honorary degree on her.
aplomb
self-confidence
stunted
slowed or stopped in growth or development
semblance
An outward or token appearance: "Foolish men mistake transitory semblance for eternal fact" ( Thomas Carlyle).
hold in thrall
"hold in thrall" as "captivating." Something that is "captivating" can be so interesting we can't look away
evanescent
Vanishing, disappearing. adj. Ephemeral, momentary, fleeting. adj. Barely there; almost imperceptible.
halcyon
calm, peaceful
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dote
to find fault with someone; to complain about someone constantly. Will you never cease caviling at all of us? There is no need to cavil at me day and night!
remission
a. Medicine Abatement or subsiding of the symptoms of a disease. b. The period during which the symptoms of a disease abate or subside. 4. a. Release, as from a debt, penalty, or obligation. b. Forgiveness; pardon.
contrived
obviously planned, artificial, or lacking in spontaneity; forced; unnatural
cognizant
having cognizance; aware (usu. fol. by of): We were cognizant of the difficulty.
disabuse
(v.) to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
vanguard
1. The foremost position in an army or fleet advancing into battle.
hoodwink
(v.) to mislead by a trick, deceive
consensus
general or widespread agreement (esp in the phrase consensus of opinion)
cavil
(v.) to find fault in a petty way, carp; (n.) a trivial objection or criticism
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qualm
a feeling of uneasiness I know it's wrong to feel this way, but I don't have any qualms about telling my boss I'm sick if it means I can have a long weekend.
take offence
take offense (at someone or something) to be insulted by someone or something. Bill took offense at Mary for her thoughtless remarks. Almost everyone took offense at Bill's new book. I'm sorry you took offense. I meant no harm.
stigmatization
characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious.
insinuate
to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly
the incumbent president
现任总统
come cross as
come across like (someone or something) To be viewed by others in a particular way or as a particular thing. Did I come across like a capable president when I made my speech to the school?
Pronounced
1. strongly or clearly apparent. 2. decided; unequivocal: pronounced views.
ascendancy
domination; growing power
disarming
(adj.) charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion
facetious
characterized by levity of attitude and love of joking: a facetious person. 2. jocular or amusing, esp at inappropriate times: facetious remarks.
allay
to lessen; ease; soothe
grovel
To behave in a servile or obsequious manner. To act extremely submissive towards
Wary
On guard; watchful: taught to be wary of strangers.
calumny
A false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation
rile someone up to get someone excited and angry. He yelled at them and riled them up. They left quite angry. He riles up everyone he talks to.
eloquence
Fluent, forcible, elegant, and persuasive speech in public; the power of expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language either spoken or written, thereby producing conviction or persuasion.
Gall
to irritate greatly: An arrogant manner galls me.
sullen
Mean depressed
fossil
A remnant or trace of an organism of a past geologic age, such as a skeleton or leaf imprint, embedded and preserved in the earth's crust. n. One, such as a rigid theory, that is outdated or antiquated.
expansive
Open and communicative; talkative or effusive: Wine made the guest expansive
Retiring
Shy and reserved; modest
rankle
To feel or express irritation or resentment about something: She rankled at what she considered to be unfair criticism.
craven
cowardly
prying
offensively curious or inquisitive
debase
1. to reduce in quality or value. 2. to lower in rank or dignity.
smash success
巨大的成功
corral
To gather; garner: "difficult for congressional leadership to corral a majority of votes" (Don J. Pease).
gloat
Derive pleasure from another's misfortune. Don't gloat over your rival's misfortune.
volubility
talkativeness
obstreperous
1 resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly. 2. noisy, clamorous, or boisterous: obstreperous children.
round up
to gather up
only to
An expression used to highlight an upsetting, disappointing, or otherwise unpleasant action that occurred immediately after something else. I worked on that proposal for over a month, only to find that they had awarded the contract to the firm across town. It can be disheartening to spend a lot of time preparing a meal only to have your kids turn their nose up at it.
graft
characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious.
slant
A personal point of view or opinion. n. A bias.
cavil at
to find fault with someone; to complain about someone constantly. Will you never cease caviling at all of us? There is no need to cavil at me day and night!
plucky
brave and spirited; courageous
dyed-in-the-wool
extreme or unchanging in attitude,
articulate
Expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language: an articulate speaker.
ardor
Intensity of emotion, especially strong desire, enthusiasm, or devotion
intricate
Having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate: an intricate pattern; an intricate procedure. 2. Difficult to understand, analyze, or solve for having many interconnected elements.
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Notwithstanding
In spite of: The teams played on, notwithstanding the rain.
render
to submit or present, as for consideration, approval, or payment: render a bill. transitive v. To give or make available; provide: render assistance. transitive v. To give what is due or owed: render thanks; rendered homage. To express in another language or form; translate. the artist himself rendered these woodland scenes.
repose
Calmness; tranquillity.
ascendent
most powerful or important or influential n. position or state of being dominant or in control
imminent
About to occur; impending: in imminent danger.
elegiac
sorrowful
consensus
An opinion or position reached by a group as a whole: The consensus of the group was that they should meet twice a month. 2. General agreement or accord: government by consensus.
repute
To consider; suppose: He is reputed to be the best chef in town. n. 1. Reputation: His repute depends on his ability to forecast economic changes. 2. A good reputation: a brand name of repute.
See fit to do something
To consider (doing something) appropriate or desirable. Hopefully the boss sees fit to give us some extra time off for the holidays.
visionary
1. Characterized by vision or foresight. 2. a. Having the nature of fantasies or dreams; illusory. b. Existing in imagination only; imaginary. 3. a. Characterized by or given to apparitions, prophecies, or revelations. b. Given to daydreams or reverie; dreamy. 4. a. Not practicable or realizable; utopian: visionary schemes for getting rich. b. Tending to envision things in perfect but unrealistic form; idealistic.
menance
A possible danger; a threat: the menace of nuclear war. n. The act of threatening. n. A troublesome or annoying person: a toddler who was a menace in a shop full of crystal.
immure
to shut (oneself) away from society 3. obsolete to build into or enclose within a wall
couch (something) in (something)
To convey something very deliberately by saying it in a particular way or with particular wording. That professor always manages to couch her criticism in kind words, so I'm never too upset by her negative feedback.
Redress
To set right (an undesirable situation, for example); remedy or rectify. See Synonyms at correct. 2. To make amends to: felt he should be redressed for the loss.
volatile
Tending to vary often or widely, as in price: the ups and downs of volatile stocks. adj. Ephemeral; fleeting.
misgiving
A feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension. See Synonyms at qualm.
unqualified
1. not qualified; not fit; lacking the necessary qualifications. 2. not modified or limited; without reservations or restrictions: unqualified praise. 3. absolute; complete; out-and-out: an unqualified disaster.
rein in
rein in - stop or slow up one
conspicuous
Easy to notice; obvious. adj. Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable. See Synonyms at noticeable.
delineate
描绘
proliferation
rapid increase in numbers
incumbent
1. Imposed as an obligation or duty; obligatory: felt it was incumbent on us all to help. (necessary, ) 3. Currently holding a specified office: the incumbent mayor.
magisterially
in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator; "this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues"
Corroborate
To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain. See Synonyms at confirm.
insolent
. Audaciously rude or disrespectful; impertinent or impudent.
stereotypical
A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
pithy
Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief: a pithy comment.
condone
to forgive (an offence)
categorically
categorically - in an unqualified manner; "he flatly denied the charges"
Fabricated
To make; create. 2. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: fabricate small boats. 3. To concoct in order to deceive: fabricated a convincing excuse.
speculate on
提出假设；猜想 make guesses
quixotic
1. Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; idealistic without regard to practicality. 2. Capricious反复无常的; impulsive冲动的: "At worst his scruples must have been quixotic, not malicious" (Louis Auchincloss).
Consistently
In an expected or customary manner; for the most part: in a systematic or consistent manner; "they systematically excluded women" systematically
shifting on a moment's notice.
changing all of sudden
far-reaching consequences/implications
影响广泛的
relinquish something to someone or something
to surrender something to someone or something. Todd refused to relinquish his authority to anyone. I finally relinquished the car to the bank.
gratuitous
Given or received without cost or obligation; free. adj. Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified: gratuitous criticism.
dismal
Causing gloom or depression; dreary: dismal weather; took a dismal view of the economy.
egregious/ flagrant
(adj.) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)
incumbent (upon someone) to do (something)
obligatory for someone to do something. It is incumbent upon me to inform you that you are up for review. It was incumbent on Mary to mail her application before June 1st.
heed
To pay attention.
mutinous
rebellious, unruly Turbulent and uncontrollable: "mutinous passions, and conflicting fears
understate
To express with restraint or lack of emphasis, especially ironically or for rhetorical effect.
bracing
Invigorating or refreshing; strengthening: a bracing tonic.
allure
To attract with something desirable; entice: Promises of quick profits allure the unwary investor.
robust
Full of health and strength; vigorous. adj. Powerfully built; sturdy. See Synonyms at healthy. adj. Requiring or suited to physical strength or endurance: robust labor. adj. Rough or crude; boisterous: a robust tale.
assail
To attack with or as if with violent blows; assault. transitive v. To attack verbally, as with ridicule or censure. See Synonyms at attack. transitive v. To trouble; beset: was assailed by doubts.
perplexed
Filled with confusion or bewilderment; puzzled.
Collective
Assembled into or viewed as a whole. 2. Of, relating to, characteristic of, or made by a number of people acting as a group: a collective decision.
baffled
thoroughly confused, puzzled
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cloak
to hide or disguise
insouciance
the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
disentaglement
disentanglement - the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition extrication, unsnarling, untangling freeing, liberation, release - the act of liberating someone or something
provident
Providing for future needs or events: "a shelter with bunks, springs only, intended for provident hikers who carried sleeping bags" (Donald Hall). 2. Frugal; economical: provident in spending money.
caluminate
slander
ecstatic
showing or feeling great enthusiasm: ecstatic applause.
monolithic
Massive, solid, and uniform: the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture.
despondent
downcast or disheartened; lacking hope or courage; dejected
thriller
1. an exciting, suspenseful play or story, esp. a mystery story. 2. a person or thing that thrills.
disgruntled
feeling or expressing discontent or anger
prop up
to support
picayune
Of little value or importance; paltry. See Synonyms at trivial. 2. Petty; small-minded: "It had seemed picayune to get all bent out of shape organizing the household chores" (Barbara Kingsolver).
unequivacally
Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; clear and unambiguous: an unequivocal success.
entrenched
immune to attack; impregnable;
unwieldy
awkward, clumsy
jejune
mordant
a. Bitingly sarcastic: mordant satire. b. Incisive and trenchant: an inquisitor's mordant questioning.
profligate
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
tendentious
Marked by or favoring a particular point of view; partisan: a tendentious account of the recent elections.
Bridle
A curb or check: put a bridle on spending. 2. To control or restrain: could not bridle his excitement at the news. See Synonyms at restrain.
reverential
In a reverent manner, honoring, respectful
hushed
Very quietly. In soft tones.
importune
beg persistently and urgently After weeks of importuning the star to meet for a five-minute interview, the journalist finally got what she wanted.
sham
To put on the false appearance of; feign: "shamming insanity to get his tormentors to leave him alone" (John Wain).
curmudgeon
a surly or miserly person
unforthcoming
not inclined to talk about something: she was unforthcoming about her past.
fight to a draw
(phr.) 和...打成平手
umbrage
displeasure: to take umbrage at someone's rudeness.
apt
1. Exactly suitable; appropriate: an apt reply. 2. Having a natural tendency; inclined: She is apt to take offense easily. See Usage Note at liable. 3. Quick to learn or understand: an apt student.
Contend
To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle: armies contending for control of territory; had to contend with long lines at the airport. 2. To strive in competition, as in a race; vie: two runners contending for the lead. 3. To strive in controversy or debate; dispute.
Introspection
1. observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc. 2. the tendency or disposition to do this.
disaffection with, estrangement from
a state of dissatisfaction or alienation: the growing disaffection between players.
arch
1. Chief; principal: their arch foe. 2. a. Mischievous; roguish: "She ... was arch enough to inform the queen whenever I committed any folly that she thought would be diverting to her majesty" (Jonathan Swift). b. Teasing, ironic, or sardonic: "I know, Edy Boardman said none too amiably with an arch glance from her shortsighted eyes. I know who is Tommy's sweetheart" (James Joyce).
enthrall
to captivate or charm; spellbind. 2. to put or hold in slavery; subjugate.
impetuous
1. Acting or done quickly with little or inadequate thought. 2. Having or marked by violent force: impetuous, heaving waves.
manacle
Something that confines or restrains: "caught in the manacles of their language" (Cynthia Ozick). 2. To restrain the action or progress of: "[She was] manacled by the restrictions of an overbearing father" (Lilian Faderman).
staid
Characterized by sedateness and often a strait-laced sense of propriety; serious and conventional. 2. Fixed; permanent: "There is nothing settled, nothing staid in this universe" (Virginia Woolf).
hagiographic
a. The writing of an admiring or idealized biography. b. An admiring or idealized biography.
arduous
1. Demanding great effort or labor; difficult: "the arduous work of preparing a Dictionary of the English Language" (Thomas Macaulay). 2. Testing severely the powers of endurance; strenuous: a long, arduous, and exhausting war. 3. Hard to traverse, climb, or surmount.
resort to something
to turn to something that is not the first choice. I hope they don't resort to a lawsuit to accomplish their goals. She will resort to anything to get her way.
blinkered
Subjective and limited, as in viewpoint or perception: "The characters have a blinkered view and, misinterpreting what they see, sometimes take totally inexpedient action" (Pauline Kael).
foil
One that stands in contrast to and emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of another: "I am resolved my husband shall not be a rival, but a foil to me" (Charlotte Brontë).
Indemnify
to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc. 2. to secure against anticipated loss
contort
to twist, wrench, or bend severely out of shape
Controversial
marked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial";
Estrangement
separation resulting from hostility alienation isolation - a state of separation between persons or groups 2. the feeling of being alienated from other people
rarefied
1,Not dense; thin: the rarefied air of the high peaks. 2. Belonging to or reserved for a small select group; exclusive: accepted in the most rarefied social circles. 3. Refined or esoteric: rarefied academic theorizing; a man of rarefied appetites.
arriviste/parvenu
A person who has recently attained high position or great power but not general acceptance or respect; an upstart. 2. A social climber; a bounder. a person who is unscrupulously ambitious
damning
(of evidence or a report) suggesting very strongly that someone is guilty of a crime or has made a serious mistake
insolvent
Unable to meet debts or discharge liabilities; bankrupt.
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tranquility
a state of peace and quiet
frivolous
1. not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly: a frivolous remark. 2. unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant: frivolous details.
precarious
1. Dangerously lacking in security or stability: a precarious posture; precarious footing on the ladder. 2. Subject to chance or unknown conditions: "His kingdom was still precarious; the Danes far from subdued" (Christopher Brooke). 3. Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises: a precarious solution to a difficult problem.
charlatan
1.charlatan - a flamboyant deceivercharlatan - a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes mountebank beguiler, cheater, deceiver, trickster, slicker, cheat - someone who leads you to believe something that is not true quack - an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
Untenable behavior
inexcusable behavior
vitality
quality or state of being full of life; state of being full of energy
Historicism
a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history
social stratification
(Sociology) sociol the hierarchical structures of class and status in any society
travail
1, painful or excessive labour or exertion 2. (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) the pangs of childbirth; labour
bristle
(sometimes foll by: up) to show anger, indignation, etc: she bristled at the suggestion.
profundity
Great intellectual insight or understanding: profundity of thought. 2. Intensity of feeling or conviction. 3. Something profound or abstruse: the profundities of mathematics. 4. Great extent downward; great depth.
philistine
a person who is unreceptive to or hostile towards culture, the arts, etc; a smug boorish person
pukish
mischievous
undergrid
support and strengthen
tangential
Merely touching or slightly connected. Only superficially relevant; divergent: a tangential remark.
countermand
To cancel or reverse (a previously issued command or order).
emulate
1. To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation: an older pupil whose accomplishments and style I emulated. 2. To compete with successfully; approach or attain equality with.
guffaw
a loud and boisterous laugh
substantive
1. Substantial; considerable. 2. Independent in existence or function; not subordinate. 3. Not imaginary; actual; real. 4. Of or relating to the essence or substance; essential: substantive information. 5. Having a solid basis; firm. subjective 主观的
feckless
1. Careless and irresponsible: "political prestidigitation designed to distract public attention from his feckless flouting of basic ethical principles" (Doug Ireland). 2. Feeble or ineffective: "Pickering's life was routinely threatened, and one feckless attempt had already been made to kidnap or kill him" (Garry Wills).
subtly
in a subtle manner 1. a. So slight as to be difficult to detect or describe; elusive: a subtle smile. b. Difficult to understand; abstruse: an argument whose subtle point was lost on her opponent. 2. Able to make fine distinctions: a subtle mind. 3. Operating in a hidden, usually injurious way; insidious: a subtle poison.
unsolicited
not requested or invited: unsolicited advice.
striking
1. attracting attention; fine; impressive: a striking beauty. 2. conspicuous; noticeable: a striking difference.
bridle
To be angry or resentful; take offense: bridling at the criticism.
reproach
a. An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke: a column that elicited many reproaches from readers. b. Blame or disapproval: frowned in mild reproach of what was said. beyond reproach = perfect, no mistakes
secularist (secular)
an advocate of secularism; someone who believes that religion should be excluded from government and education
peccadillo
a small sin or fault
obliquely
1. indirectly, evasively, not in so many words, circuitously, in a roundabout manner or way He referred obliquely to a sordid event in her past.
tribulation
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
take exception to
take exception to Disagree with, object to, as in I take exception to that remark about unfair practices.
elitism/elite theory
e·lit·ism n. 1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their superiority, as in intelligence, social standing, or wealth.
comprehenisve
1. So large in scope or content as to include much: a comprehensive history of the revolution. 2. Marked by or showing extensive understanding: comprehensive knowledge. n. often comprehensives
impart
To grant a share of; bestow: impart a subtle flavor; impart some advice. impart a slant
enjoin
a. To direct (a person) to do something; order or urge: The doctor enjoined the patient to walk daily. 2. To prohibit or forbid: The judge enjoined the merger of the firms. The court enjoined the company from merging with its competitor.
quibble
to argue or complain about trivial matters; bicker, carp, or cavil.
intimation
(= suggestion) it was the first intimation we had had of it
self-effacing
tending to make oneself, one's actions, etc, inconspicuous, esp because of humility or timidity; modest
appropriate
to take for one's own use, esp illegally or without permission
commonplace
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
vignette
a brief literary description
vicarious
If you have vicarious enjoyment, you have a second hand thrill. 1. performed, received, or suffered in place of another. 2. taking the place of another person or thing. 3. felt or enjoyed through imagined participation in the experience of others: a vicarious thrill. To experience something vicariously is to experience it secondhand, through the experiences of others. A vicarious thrill would be an exciting secondhand experience. Watching movies like Avatar offer plenty of vicarious thrills, as we feel we are beamed up onto the planet and experience each movement the character does. Really speaking, almost any exciting movie or story in which you lose yourself in offers you a vicarious thrill.
grotesque
1. odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
glean from
1. To learn something or figure something out using some information gathered bit by bit: We were able to glean information about their past from the conversation we overheard. I gleaned from these various articles that there was serious trouble brewing in the government.
demure
de·mure 1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. 2. Characterized by or suggestive of reserve or modesty: a demure smile; a demure outfit.
clash with sb/sth
To fight or disagree with someone or something. My house is always full of yelling because my kids clash with each other on everything.
exhort
To urge by strong, often stirring argument, admonition, advice, or appeal: exhorted the troops to hold the line. v.intr. To make an urgent appeal.
lethagry
a lack of energy and enthusiasm
inquisitor
One who inquires or makes an inquisition, especially a questioner who is excessively rigorous or harsh.
disseminate
1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed. 2. To spread abroad; promulgate: disseminate news.
about-face
"About face" is an idiom. It refers to a complete change in position, direction or attitude.
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feat
功绩
staleness
unoriginality as a result of being dull and hackneyed not freshness, having lost purity and freshness as a consequence of aging
salvo
Something resembling a release or discharge of bombs or firearms, as: a. A sudden outburst, as of cheers or praise. b. A forceful verbal or written assault. (barrage)
exuberance
exuberance - overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval ebullience, enthusiasm
resigned
1. Submitting without objection or resistance:(passive) acquiescent, nonresistant, passive, submissive. 2. Enduring or capable of enduring hardship or inconvenience without complaint: forbearing, long-suffering, patient.
proliferate
To cause to grow or increase rapidly.
instigate
1. To initiate or bring about, often by inciting: instigate a public discussion of the issue; instigate an uprising. 2. To urge on; goad: tried to instigate the people to revolt.
acrimony
acrimony - a rough and bitter manner (bitterness, jaundice, thorniness, acerbity, tartness)
detached
1. Separated; disconnected: a detached part; a detached plug. 2. Standing apart from others; separate: a house with a detached garage. 3. Marked by an absence of emotional involvement or personal interest; aloof or unbiased(important ).
consequential
1. Following as an effect, result, or conclusion; consequent. 2. Having important consequences; significant: "The year's only really consequential legislation was the reform of Social Security" (New York Times). 3. a. Important; influential: a consequential figure in the academic community. b. Pompous; self-important: "He's a proud, haughty, consequential, turned-up-nosed peacock" (Charles Dickens).
intricacy
intricacy - marked by elaborately complex detail elaborateness, involution, elaboration complexity, complexness - the quality of being intricate and compounded; "he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers"
calcified/ossified
僵化 2. To become set in a rigidly conventional pattern: "The central ideas of liberalism have ossified" (Jeffrey Hart).
demurral
The act of demurring, especially a mild, polite, or considered expression of opposition.
cantankerous
quarrelsome; irritable, crabby he has an irritable, quarrelsome disposition(disposition: One's usual mood; temperament: a sweet disposition.)
defuse
To settle, calm, or make less dangerous an extremely tense, hostile, or volatile situation 平息
fame
1. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed 2. favorable public reputation
unaffected
1. free from affectation; sincere; genuine: unaffected grief. 2. not changed or influenced. = unvaried
digress
to stray from the main subject (deviate)
pertinent = relevant
attest to
To confirm that something is true. I can attest to her whereabouts on the night of the crime—she was with me the entire time.
dissemiate
to scatter or spread widely
carprice
a. An impulsive change of mind: "I find it a relief that plagues and cancers ... are the result of the impartial—and comprehensible—forces of evolution rather than the caprices of a deity" (Olivia Judson). b. An inclination to change one's mind impulsively: tyrants who rule by caprice. c. A sudden, unpredictable action or change: the caprices of the wind.
abandned
1. deserted: an abandoned windmill. 2. forsaken: an abandoned child. 3. unrestrained; uninhibited: wild, abandoned dancing. 4. depraved; profligate
encomium
a formal expression of praise; eulogy; panegyric
vapid
lacking taste or flavor or tangvapid - lacking taste or flavor or tang; "a bland diet"; "insipid hospital food"; "flavorless supermarket tomatoes"; "vapid beer"; "vapid tea" flavorless, flavourless, insipid, savorless, savourless, bland, flat
implausible
1. implausible - having a quality that provokes disbelief; "gave the teacher an implausible excuse" incredible, unbelievable - beyond belief or understanding; "at incredible speed"; "the book's plot is simply incredible" plausible - apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful; "a plausible excuse" 2. implausible - highly imaginative but unlikely; "a farfetched excuse"; "an implausible explanation" farfetched unlikely - has little chance of being the case or coming about; "an unlikely story"; "an unlikely candidate for reelection"; "a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism"
tribute
a gift or statement made in acknowledgment, gratitude, or admiration
lurid
a. Characterized by vivid description or explicit details that are meant to provoke or shock: a lurid account of the crime. (sensational - causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion) b. Characterized by shocking or outrageous behavior: a friend with a lurid past. lure诱惑；
for all
In spite of; notwithstanding. For all our efforts to stop the bill, it still cleared both the House and the Senate with ease.
sanctimonious
affectedly holy
partisan
one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party
trendy
in accord with the latest fad or fashion: trendy clothes. See Synonyms at fashionable.
impeccable
1. Having no flaws; perfect. 2. Not capable of sinning or not liable to sin.
conjecture/supposition
1. Opinion or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork. 2. An opinion or conclusion based on guesswork: The commentators made various conjectures about the outcome of the next election.
lucrative
Producing wealth; profitable: a lucrative income; a lucrative marketing strategy.
encore
1. A demand by an audience for an additional performance, usually expressed by applause.
at odds with
和···不相符
vestige
a small trace, mark, or amount; hint: a vestige of truth; no vestige of the meal (remnants)
recommence
restart
daunting
daunting - discouraging through fear intimidating discouraging - depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action; "where never is heard a discouraging word"
extraneous
1. Not constituting an essential or vital element or part: school rules forbidding extraneous clothing like hats. 2. Unrelated to the topic or matter at hand. See Synonyms at irrelevant. 3. Coming from the outside: extraneous noise.
decry
a. To condemn as wrong or reprehensible: "an editorial in which he decried the proliferation of cheap handguns" (Bill Turque). b. To express disapproval of (a person); denounce: "I could not bear to hear my old nurse so decried" (Charles Dickens). See Synonyms at criticize.
palliative
moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bearpalliative
cosmetic
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" decorative, ornamental
competence
a. The ability to do something well or efficiently. b. A range of skill or ability: a task beyond his competence. c. A specific ability or skill: a surprising competence in dealing with animals.
gullible
easily deceived or cheated; naive; credulous.
modish
fashionable, stylish - being or in accordance with current social fashions; "fashionable clothing"; "the fashionable side of town"; "a fashionable cafe"
plausible
1.plausible - apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful; "a plausible excuse" (believable, credible - capable of being believed;) "completely credible testimony"; "credible information" implausible - having a quality that provokes disbelief; "gave the teacher an implausible excuse" 2. plausible - given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments; "a plausible liar" (insincere - lacking sincerity;) "a charming but thoroughly insincere woman"; "their praise was extravagant and insincere"
deprivation
2. deprivation - the disadvantage that results from losing something; "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation" loss 3. deprivation - act of depriving someone of food or money or rights; "nutritional privation"; "deprivation of civil rights"
slippery
1. Causing or tending to cause sliding or slipping: a slippery sidewalk. 2. Tending to slip, as from one's grasp: a slippery bar of soap. 3. Not trustworthy; elusive or tricky: "How extraordinarily slippery a liar the camera is" (James Agee).
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