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Word List 10

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影视剧场景

extraneous [ɪkˈstreɪniəs]

adj. 外来的 (coming from outside) ;无关的 (not pertinent)

词根记忆:extra(外面)+neous→外来的

analogous [əˈnæləɡəs]

adj. 相似的,可比拟的

be analogous to 与…相似

akin, comparable, corresponding, parallel, undifferentiated

analogue ( n. 相似物;类似事情)

deft [deft]

adj. 灵巧的,熟练的 (skillful in a quick, sure, and easy way; dexterous)

adroit, handy, nimble

supple [ˈsʌpl]

adj. 柔软的,灵活的 (readily adaptable or responsive to new situations) ;柔顺的, 顺从的

flexible, limber, pliable

incompatible [ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl]

adj. 无法和谐共存的,不相容的 (not able to exist in harmony or agreement)

联想记忆:in(不)+compatible(和谐共存的)→无法和谐共存的,不相容的

be incompatible with 与…不相容

dissonant, incongruent, incongruous, inconsonant

obligatory [əˈblɪɡətɔːri]

adj. 强制性的,义不容辞的 (binding in law or conscience)

compulsory, imperative, mandatory

robust [rəʊˈbʌst]

adj. 健壮的 (having or exhibiting strength)

词根记忆:本身为词根,表示“力量”,有力量必然健壮

preternatural [ˌpriːtərˈnætʃrəl]

adj. 异常的 (extraordinary) ;超自然的 (existing outside of nature)

词根记忆:preter(超越)+natur(自然的)+al→超自然的

coalesce [ˌkəʊəˈles]

v. 联合,合并 (to unite or merge into a single body, mix)

词根记忆:co(共同)+alesc(成长)+e→共同成长→联合

associate, bracket, combine, conjoin

pugnacious [pʌɡˈneɪʃəs]

adj. 好斗的 (having a quarrelsome or combative nature)

词根记忆:pugn(打斗)+acious(…的)→多打斗的→好斗的

pugnacity ( n. 好斗,好战)

spurn [spɜːrn]

n. 拒绝,摈弃 (disdainful rejection)

联想记忆:spur(刺激)+n(看作no)→不再刺激,不再鼓励→拒绝,摈弃

dilatory [ˈdɪlətɔːri]

adj. 慢吞吞的,磨蹭的 (inclined to delay; slow or late in doing things)

词根记忆:di(分开)+lat(搬运)+ory→分开搬运→慢吞吞的

plausible [ˈplɔːzəbl]

adj. 看似有理的,似是而非的 (superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious) ;有道理的,可信的 (appearing worthy of belief)

词根记忆:plaus(鼓掌)+ible→值得鼓掌的→看似有理的,似是而非的

Eric was frustrated because, although he was adept at making lies sound plausible , when telling the truth, he lacked the power to make himself believed.

believable, colorable, credible, creditable

sanctuary [ˈsæŋktʃueri]

n. 圣地;庇护所,避难所;庇护

wildlife sanctuary 野生动物保护区

vicious [ˈvɪʃəs]

adj. 邪恶的,堕落的 (having the nature or quality of vice or immorality) ;恶意的, 恶毒的 (spiteful, malicious) ;凶猛的,危险的 (dangerously aggressive)

词根记忆:vic(e)(邪恶)+ious→邪恶的;恶毒的

authentic [ɔːˈθentɪk]

adj. 真正的,真实的 (genuine, real) ;可信的 (legally attested)

联想记忆:authent(看作author,作家)+ic→自己就是作家→真正的

pious [ˈpaɪəs]

adj. 虔诚的 (showing and feeling deep respect for God and religion)

devout, pietistic, prayerful, religious

piously ( adv. 虔诚地)

sage [seɪdʒ]

adj. 智慧的 (wise, discerning) n. 智者 (a very wise person)

The sage , by definition, possesses wisdom; the virtuoso, by definition, possesses expertise.

aghast [əˈɡæst]

adj. 惊骇的,吓呆的 (feeling great horror or dismay; terrified)

词根记忆:a(加强)+ghast(看作ghost,鬼)→像看到鬼似的→吓呆的

frightened, scared, scary

intimate [ˈɪntɪmət]

adj. 亲密的 (closely acquainted) n. 密友 (an intimate friend or companion)

underscore [ˌʌndərˈskɔːr]

v. 在…下面画线 (to draw a line under) ;强调 (to make evident)

组合词:under(在…下面)+score(画线)→在…下面画线

paragon [ˈpærəɡɑːn]

n. 模范,典范 (a model of excellence or perfection)

词根记忆:para(超)+gon(角)→超过一般的顶尖人物→模范,典范

rudimentary [ˌruːdɪˈmentri]

adj. 初步的 (fundamental, elementary) ;未充分发展的

词根记忆:rudi(无知的,粗鲁的)+ment+ary→无知状态→初步的

disdain [dɪsˈdeɪn]

v. 轻视,鄙视 (to refuse or reject with aloof contempt or scorn) n. 轻视,鄙视 (contempt)

词根记忆:dis(不)+dain(看作dign,高贵)→把人弄得不高贵→轻视

disdain for 轻视

contemn, despise

invalidate [ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt]

v. 使无效,使作废 (to make invalid)

Strindberg’s plays are marked by his extreme misogyny; he felt modern woman needed to dominate man and by subordinating him invalidate his masculinity.

prototype [ˈprəʊtətaɪp]

n. 原型 (an original model; archetype) ;典型 (a standard or typical example)

词根记忆:proto(起初)+type(形状)→起初的形状→原型

This project is the first step in a long-range plan of research whose ultimate goal, still many years off, is the creation of a new prototype .

undercut [ˌʌndərˈkʌt]

v. 削价(与竞争者)抢生意 (to sell goods or services more cheaply than a competitor)

组合词:under(在…下面)+cut(砍)→偷偷把价格砍掉→削价(与竞争者)抢生意

recoil [rɪˈkɔɪl]

v. 弹回,反冲 (to fall back under pressure) ;退却,退缩 (to shrink back physically or emotionally)

词根记忆:re(反)+coil(卷,盘绕)→卷回去→退缩

evocative [ɪˈvɑːkətɪv]

adj. 唤起的,激起的 (tending to evoke)

The documentary film about high school life was so realistic and evocative that feelings of nostalgia flooded over the college-age audience.

replicate [ˈreplɪkeɪt]

v. 复制 (to produce a replica of itself)

词根记忆:re(再)+plic(重叠)+ate→再重叠(一份)→复制

replicability ( n. 可复制性)

dubious [ˈduːbiəs]

adj. 可疑的 (slightly suspicious about) ;有问题的,靠不住 (questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality)

词根记忆:dub(二,双)+ious→两种状态→不肯定的,怀疑的→可疑的

disputable, dubitable, equivocal, problematic

astute [əˈstuːt]

adj. 机敏的,精明的 (showing clever or shrewd mind, cunning; crafty)

来自拉丁文astus (灵活)

astuteness ( n. 精明;狡猾)

divulge [daɪˈvʌldʒ]

v. 泄露,透露 (to make known; disclose)

词根记忆:di(二)+vulg(人,人群)+e→在两个以上人中说过→透露

betray, reveal

perpetuate [pərˈpetʃueɪt]

v. 使永存 (to make perpetual)

词根记忆:per(贯穿)+pet(追求)+uate→永远追求→使永存

solemnity [səˈlemnəti]

n. 庄严,肃穆 (formal or ceremonious observance)

来自solemn ( adj. 严肃的)

sedateness, solemnness, staidness

onerous [ˈɑːnərəs]

adj. 繁重的,费力的 (burdensome)

词根记忆:oner(负担)+ous→负担重的→繁重的

inert [ɪˈnɜːrt]

adj. 惰性的 (having few or no active chemical or other properties) ;呆滞的,迟缓的 (dull, slow)

词根记忆:in(不)+ert(动)→不动的→惰性的

inertia ( n. 惰性);inertial ( adj. 惯性的)

opportune [ˌɑːpərˈtuːn]

adj. 合适的,适当的 (right for a particular purpose)

词根记忆:op(向)+port(搬运)+une→向着某物搬→合适的,适当的

inopportune ( adj. 不合时宜的)

conversant [kənˈvɜːrsnt]

adj. 精通的,熟悉的 (familiar or acquainted; versed)

词根记忆:con(共同)+vers(转)+ant→全方位转→精通的

porous [ˈpɔːrəs]

adj. 可渗透的 (capable of being penetrated) ;多孔的 (full of pores)

来自pore ( n. 孔)

intrinsic [ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk]

adj. 固有的,内在的,本质的 (belonging to the essential nature)

In his address, the superintendent exhorted the teachers to discover and develop each student’s intrinsic talents.

congenital, connate, elemental, inherent, innate

captious [ˈkæpʃəs]

adj. 吹毛求疵的 (quick to find fault; carping)

词根记忆:capt(拿)+ious→拿(别人的缺点)→吹毛求疵的

sordid [ˈsɔːrdɪd]

adj. 卑鄙的;肮脏的 (dirty, filthy)

foul, mean, seedy

indict [ɪnˈdaɪt]

v. 控诉,起诉 (to make a formal accusation against; accuse)

词根记忆:in(进入)+dict(说)→进(法庭)讨个说法→控诉

criminate, impeach, incriminate, inculpate

indictment ( n. 起诉;控告)

awe [ɔː]

v. 敬畏 (to cause a mixed feeling of reverence and fear) n. 敬畏

发音记忆:发音像“噢”→表示敬畏的声音→敬畏

be in awe of 对…望而生畏;对…感到害怕

cryptic [ˈkrɪptɪk]

adj. 秘密的,神秘的 (mysterious, baffling)

词根记忆:crypt(秘密)+ic→秘密的

intransigent [ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒənt]

adj. 不妥协的 (uncompromising)

联想记忆:in(不)+transigent(妥协的)→不妥协的

Always circumspect, she was reluctant to make judgments, but once arriving at a conclusion, she was intransigent in its defense.

incompliant, intractable, obstinate, pertinacious

intransigence ( n. 不妥协,不让步)

upheaval [ʌpˈhiːvl]

n. 动乱,剧变 (extreme agitation or disorder)

来自upheave [ v. (使)发生混乱]

despotic [dɪˈspɑːtɪk]

adj. 专横的,暴虐的 (autocratic, tyrannical)

来自despot ( n. 暴君)

insouciance [ɪnˈsuːsiəns]

n. 漠不关心,漫不经心 (lighthearted unconcern)

词根记忆:in(不)+souc(担心)+iance→不担心→漠不关心

mean [miːn]

adj. 吝啬的 (selfish in a petty way; stingy)

close-fisted, niggardly, miserly, ungenerous

obtuse [əbˈtuːs]

adj. 愚笨的 (dull, insensitive) ;钝的 (blunt)

词根记忆:ob(向)+tus(敲击)+e→用钝器敲击→钝的

obtuseness ( n. 迟钝;感觉迟钝)

lopsided [ˌlɑːpˈsaɪdɪd]

adj. 倾向一方的,不平衡的 (lacking in symmetry or balance or proportion)

组合词:lop(低重)+side(侧面,边)+(e)d→垂向一边的→倾向一方的

nullify [ˈnʌlɪfaɪ]

v. 使无效 (to invalidate) ;抵消 (to cancel out)

词根记忆:null(无)+ify(使)→使变成无→使无效

nullification ( n. 无效;废弃)

epilogue [ˈepɪlɔːɡ]

n. 收场白;尾声 (a closing section)

词根记忆:epi(在…后)+logue(说话)→在后面说的话→尾声

presage [ˈpresɪdʒ] / [prɪˈseɪdʒ]

n. 预感 (an intuition or feeling of the future) v. 预示 (to foreshadow; foretell)

词根记忆:pre(预先)+sag(知道)+e→预先知道→预感

offish [ˈɔːfɪʃ]

adj. 冷淡的 (distant and reserved)

联想记忆:off(离开)+(f)ish(鱼)→鱼离开了,池塘冷清→冷淡的

gaiety [ˈɡeɪəti]

n. 欢乐,快活 (cheerfulness)

来自gay ( adj. 欢乐的)

abate [əˈbeɪt]

v. 减轻,减少 (to make less in amount; wane)

词根记忆:a(加强)+bate(减弱,减少)→减轻

abound [əˈbaʊnd]

v. 大量存在 (to be great in number or amount) ;充满,富于 (to be fully supplied or filled of; teem with)

词根记忆:ab(加强)+ound(看作und,溢出)→溢出→充满

condemn [kənˈdem]

v. 谴责 (to disapprove of strongly) ;判刑 (to inflict a penalty upon)

词根记忆:con(共同)+demn(惩罚)→共同惩罚→谴责

prescience [ˈpresiəns]

n. 预知,先见 (foreknowledge of events)

词根记忆:pre(预先)+sci(知道)+ence→预知,先见

gargantuan [ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən]

adj. 巨大的,庞大的 (of tremendous size or volume)

来自法国作家拉伯雷的著作《巨人传》中的巨人Gargantua

colossal, enormous, gigantic

chic [ʃiːk]

adj. 漂亮的,时髦的 (cleverly stylish; currently fashionable)

modish, posh, swanky

peer [pɪr]

n. 同等之人,同辈 (one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status)

occlude [əˈkluːd]

v. 使闭塞 (to prevent the passage of)

词根记忆:oc+clud(关闭)+e→一再关起来→使闭塞

camouflage [ˈkæməflɑːʒ]

v. 掩饰,伪装 (to disguise in order to conceal) n. 伪装

联想记忆:cam(看作came)+ou(看作out)+flag(旗帜)+e→扛着旗帜出来→伪装成战士→伪装

prognosis [prɑːɡˈnəʊsɪs]

n. 医(对病情的)预断,预后 (forecast of the likely course of a disease or an illness)

词根记忆:pro(预先)+gnos(知道)+is→预先知道→预后

inoculate [ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt]

v. 注射预防针 (to inject a serum, vaccine to create immunity)

词根记忆:in(进入)+ocul(萌芽)+ate→在萌芽时进入→注射预防针

consequential [ˌkɑːnsəˈkwenʃl]

adj. 傲慢的,自尊自大的 (thinking oneself very important; self-important)

arrogant

obsolete [ˌɑːbsəˈliːt]

adj. 废弃的 (no longer in use) ;过时的 (out of date; old)

old-fashioned

blunt [blʌnt]

adj. 钝的 (without a sharp edge) ;直率的 (frank and straightforward) v. 使迟钝

dispense [dɪˈspens]

v. 分配,分发 (to distribute in portions)

词根记忆:dis(分开)+pens(花费)+e→把花费分开→分配,分发

elephantine [ˌelɪˈfæntiːn]

adj. 笨拙的 (clumsy) ;巨大的 (having enormous size; massive)

来自elephant ( n. 大象)

burlesque [bɜːrˈlesk]

n. 讽刺或滑稽的戏剧,滑稽剧 (derisive caricature; parody)

solitude [ˈsɑːlətuːd]

n. 孤独 (the quality or state of being alone or remote from society)

Contrary to her customary gregarious behavior, Susan began leaving parties early to seek the solitude of her room.

douse [daʊs]

v. 把…浸入水中 (to plunge into water) ;熄灭 (to extinguish)

联想记忆:do(做)+use(用)→用水来做→把…浸入水中

abash [əˈbæʃ]

v. 使羞愧,使尴尬 (to make embarrassed)

联想记忆:ab+ash(灰)→脸上有灰→使尴尬

unabashed ( adj. 不在乎的;不难为情的);unabashedly ( adv. 毫不掩饰地)

snobbish [ˈsnɑːbɪʃ]

adj. 势利眼的 (being, characteristic of, or befitting a snob) ;假充绅士的

来自snob ( n. 势利小人)

limp [lɪmp]

v. 跛行 (to walk lamely) adj. 软弱的,无力的 (flaccid, drooping) ;柔软的

floppy, loose

idle [ˈaɪdl]

adj. (指人)无所事事的 (avoiding work) ;无效的 (useless) v. 懒散,无所事事 (to do nothing)

发音记忆:“爱斗”→无所事事的人才爱斗→无所事事

restrain [rɪˈstreɪn]

v. 克制,抑制 (to keep under control)

词根记忆:re(重新)+strain(拉紧)→重新拉紧→克制,抑制

compunction [kəmˈpʌŋkʃn]

n. 懊悔;良心不安 (a sense of guilt; remorse; penitence)

词根记忆:com(共同)+punct(点)+ion→浑身像针刺一样难受→懊悔

illustrious [ɪˈlʌstriəs]

adj. 著名的,显赫的 (very distinguished; outstanding)

词根记忆:il(表加强)+lustr(光)+ious→光彩照人的→显赫的

grotesque [ɡrəʊˈtesk]

adj. (外形或方式)怪诞的,古怪的 (bizarre; fantastic) ;(艺术等)风格怪异的

词根记忆:grot(看作grotto,岩洞)+esque(看作picturesque,图画的)→岩洞里怪诞的图画→(艺术等)风格怪异的

clement [ˈklemənt]

adj. 仁慈的 (merciful) ;温和的 (mild)

clement weather 温和的气候

august [ɔːˈɡʌst]

adj. 威严的,令人敬畏的 (impressive, majestic)

联想记忆:八月(August)丰收大地金黄,金黄色是威严的帝王的象征→威严的

impasse [ˈɪmpæs]

n. 僵局 (deadlock) ;死路 (blind alley)

词根记忆:im(不)+pass(通过)+e→通不过→僵局;死路

unassuming [ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ]

adj. 不摆架子的,不装腔作势的,谦逊的 (not arrogant or presuming; modest)

联想记忆:un(不)+assuming(傲慢的)→谦逊的

malfeasance [ˌmælˈfiːzəns]

n. 不法行为,渎职 (misconduct by a public official)

词根记忆:mal(坏的)+feas(做,行为)+ance→坏的行为→不法行为

abolish [əˈbɑːlɪʃ]

v. 废止,废除(法律、制度、习俗等) (to end the observance or effect of)

联想记忆:ab(脱离)+(p)olish(抛光,优雅)→不优雅的东西就应该废除→废除

pellucid [pəˈluːsɪd]

adj. 清晰的,清澈的 (transparent, clear)

词根记忆:pel(看作per,全部)+luc(光)+id→光线充足的→清晰的

pellucidity ( n. 透明度,透明性)

spontaneous [spɑːnˈteɪniəs]

adj. 自发的 (proceeding from natural feelings) ;自然的 (natural)

词根记忆:spont(自然)+aneous→自然产生的→自发的

The Battle of Lexington was not, as most of us have been taught, a spontaneous rising of individual farmers, but was instead a tightly organized, well-planned event.

hubris [ˈhjuːbrɪs]

n. 傲慢,目中无人 (overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance)

联想记忆:hub(中心)+ris(看作rise,升起)→中心升起→以(自我)为中心→目中无人

arrogance

hubristic ( adj. 傲慢的)

riveting [ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ]

adj. 非常精彩的,引人入胜的 (engrossing, fascinating)

The English novelist William Thackeray considered the cult of the criminal so dangerous that he criticized Dickens’ Oliver Twist for making the characters in the thieves’ kitchen so riveting .

intensify [ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ]

v. 使加剧 (to cause to become more intense)

来自intense ( adj. 强烈的)

deprivation [ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn]

n. 剥夺 (removal from an office, dignity, or benefice) ;丧失 (the state of being deprived)

来自deprive ( v. 剥夺)

habitable [ˈhæbɪtəbl]

adj. 可居住的 (capable of being lived in; suitable for habitation)

词根记忆:habit(居住)+able(可…的)→可居住的

integral [ˈɪntɪɡrəl]

adj. 构成整体所必需的 (necessary for completeness) ;完整的 (whole)

词根记忆:in(不)+tegr(触摸)+al→未被触摸的→完整的

contiguous [kənˈtɪɡjuəs]

adj. 接壤的;接近的 (near, adjacent)

词根记忆:con(共同)+tig(接触)+uous→共同接触→接近的

be contiguous with 与…接壤

abject [ˈæbdʒekt]

adj. 极可怜的 (miserable, wretched) ;卑下的 (degraded, base)

词根记忆:ab(去掉)+ject(抛,扔)→被人扔掉→极可怜的

shrewd [ʃruːd]

adj. 机灵的,精明的 (marked by clever discerning awareness)

注意不要和shrew ( n. 泼妇)相混

worship [ˈwɜːrʃɪp]

n. 崇拜,敬仰 (strong feelings of love, respect, and admiration) v. 崇拜,敬仰 (to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion)

magnitude [ˈmæɡnɪtuːd]

n. 重要性 (greatness) ;星球的亮度 (the degree of brightness of a celestial body)

词根记忆:magn(大的)+itude(表状态)→大的状态→重要性

dismantle [dɪsˈmæntl]

v. 拆除 (to take a part, disassemble)

词根记忆:dis(除去)+mantle(覆盖物)→拆掉覆盖物→拆除

culprit [ˈkʌlprɪt]

n. 罪犯 (one who is guilty of a crime)

联想记忆:犯罪(sin)的人被称为罪犯(culprit)

assuage [əˈsweɪdʒ]

v. 缓和,减轻 (to lessen, relieve)

词根记忆:as(使)+suage(甜)→变甜→缓和

lumber [ˈlʌmbər]

v. 跌跌撞撞地走,笨拙地走 (to move with heavy clumsiness) n. 杂物 (miscellaneous discarded household articles) ;木材 (timber)

obeisance [əʊˈbiːsns]

n. 鞠躬,敬礼 (a gesture of respect or reverence)

词根记忆:obeis(看作obed,服从)+ance→服从的态度→敬礼

choleric [ˈkɑːlərɪk]

adj. 易怒的,暴躁的 (having irascible nature, irritable)

词根记忆:choler(胆汁)+ic→胆汁质的→易怒的,暴躁的

spate [speɪt]

n. 许多,大量 (a large number or amount) ;(水流)暴涨,发洪水 (flood)

a spate of 一连串,接二连三(通常指不愉快的事物)

invoke [ɪnˈvəʊk]

v. 祈求,恳求 (to implore, entreat) ;使生效 (to put into effect or operation use)

词根记忆:in(使)+vok(叫喊)+e→使有发言权→使生效

predilection [ˌpredlˈekʃn]

n. 偏爱,嗜好 (a special liking that has become a habit)

词根记忆:pre(在前)+di(分开)+lect(选择)+ion→在之前就做出了选择→偏爱,嗜好

exiguous [eɡˈzɪɡjuəs]

adj. 太少的,不足的 (scanty, meager)

scarce, skimpy, sparse

exiguity ( n. 稀少;微小)

acumen [ˈækjəmən]

n. 敏锐,精明 (keenness and depth of perception)

词根记忆:acu(尖,锐利)+men(表抽象名词)→敏锐,精明

spur [spɜːr]

v. 刺激,激励;用马刺刺马

provenance [ˈprɑːvənəns]

n. 出处,起源 (origin, source)

词根记忆:pro(前面)+ven(来)+ance→前面来的东西→起源

redolent [ˈredələnt]

adj. 芬芳的,芳香的 (scented, aromatic)

词根记忆:red(看作re,加强)+ol(气味)+ent→散发出浓郁的气味→芳香的

particularize [pərˈtɪkjələraɪz]

v. 详述,列举 (to give the details of sth. one by one)

来自particular ( adj. 详细的)

liken [ˈlaɪkən]

v. 把…比作 (to compare to)

来自like ( prep. 像)

discern [dɪˈsɜːrn]

v. 识别,看出 (to recognize as separate or different; distinguish)

词根记忆:dis(加强)+cern(区别)→一再区别→识别

discerning ( adj. 有洞察力的)

accessory [əkˈsesəri]

adj. 附属的,次要的 (additional, supplementary, subsidiary)

jeopardy [ˈdʒepərdi]

n. 危险 (great danger, peril)

in jeopardy 处于危险境地,受到威胁

extinguish [ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ]

v. 使…熄灭 (to cause to cease burning) ;使…不复存在 (to end the existence of)

词根记忆:ex(出)+tingu(看作sting,刺)+ish→把刺拔出,刺引申为火焰→使…熄灭

pertain [pərˈteɪn]

v. 属于 (to belong as a part) ;关于 (to have reference)

词根记忆:per(始终)+tain(拿住)→始终都拿在手里→属于

liability [ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti]

n. 责任 (the state of being liable) ;债务 (obligation, debt)

词根记忆:li(看作lig,捆)+ability→将人捆住→责任

rote [rəʊt]

n. 死记硬背 (a memorizing process using routine or repetition, often without full attention or comprehension)

词根记忆:rot(转)+e→摇头晃脑地转着背→死记硬背

fertile [ˈfɜːrtl]

adj. 多产的 (productive, fecund) ;肥沃的

词根记忆:fert(看作fer,带来)+ile→带来果实的→多产的

recant [rɪˈkænt]

v. 撤回(声明),放弃(信仰) (to withdraw or repudiate a statement or belief)

词根记忆:re(反)+cant(唱)→唱反调→放弃(信仰)

modicum [ˈmɔːdɪkəm]

n. 少量 (a moderate or small amount)

a modicum of 一点,少数

wily [ˈwaɪli]

adj. 诡计多端的,狡猾的 (full of wiles; crafty)

来自wile ( n. 诡计)

rabid [ˈræbɪd]

adj. 患狂犬病的 (affected with rabies) ;疯狂的,狂暴的 (going to extreme lengths in expressing or pursuing a feeling, interest or opinion)

来自rabies ( n. 狂犬病)

diffuse [dɪˈfjuːs]

v. 散布,(光等)漫射 (to disperse in every direction) adj. 漫射的,散漫的 (spreading out or dispersed)

词根记忆:dif(分开)+fuse(流)→使散开流→漫射

gloomy [ˈɡluːmi]

adj. 阴暗的 (dismally and depressingly dark) ;没有希望的 (lacking in promise or hopefulness) ;阴郁的,忧郁的 (low in spirits)

来自gloom ( n. 黑暗,阴暗)

pessimistic, sullen

cultivate [ˈkʌltɪveɪt]

v. 种植 (to grow from seeds) ;培养(友谊) (to seek to develop familiarity with)

词根记忆:cult(培养,种植)+iv+ate(表示动作)→种植

stigma [ˈstɪɡmə]

n. 耻辱的标志,污点 (a mark of shame or discredit)

stain

adjudicate [əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt]

v. 充当裁判 (to serve as a judge in a dispute) ;判决 (to settle judicially)

词根记忆:ad(加强)+jud(判断)+icate→不断判断→充当裁判

skullduggery [skʌlˈdʌɡəri]

n. 欺骗,使诈 (underhanded or unscrupulous behavior)

联想记忆:skull(头颅,脑袋)+dug(挖)+gery→挖脑袋→想方设法作假→欺骗,使诈

blemish [ˈblemɪʃ]

v. 损害;玷污 (to mar; spoil the perfection of) n. 瑕疵,缺点 (defect)

词根记忆:blem(弄伤)+ish→把…弄伤→损害;玷污

unblemished ( adj. 毫无瑕疵的;完好的)

exalt [ɪɡˈzɔːlt]

v. 赞扬,歌颂 (to praise; glorify; extol)

词根记忆:ex(向上)+alt(高)→向上抬高→赞扬

exaltation ( n. 得意,高兴)

parochial [pəˈrəʊkiəl]

adj. 教区的 (of or relating to a church parish) ;地方性的,狭小的 (restricted to a small area or scope; narrow)

parochialism ( n. 狭隘)

monolithic [ˌmɑːnəˈlɪθɪk]

adj. 坚若磐石的;巨大的 (huge, massive)

词根记忆:mono(单个的)+lith(石头)+ic→单块大石头的→巨大的

vault [vɔːlt]

n. 拱顶 (an arched structure) ;地窖 (an underground storage compartment)

fathom [ˈfæðəm]

n. 英寻 v. 彻底了解,弄清真相 (to understand thoroughly)

fathomless ( adj. 深不可测的,无法理解的)

onset [ˈɑːnset]

n. 开始,发作 (beginning, commencement) ;攻击,袭击 (attack, assault)

Although adolescent maturational and developmental states occur in an orderly sequence, their timing varies with regard to onset and duration.

feeble [ˈfiːbl]

adj. 虚弱的 (weak, faint)

fragile, frail, powerless

indignant [ɪnˈdɪɡnənt]

adj. 愤慨的,愤愤不平的 (feeling or expressing anger)

angry

tempestuous [temˈpestʃuəs]

adj. 狂暴的 (turbulent, stormy)

a tempestuous relationship 冲突不断的关系

acclaim [əˈkleɪm]

v. 欢呼,称赞 (to greet with loud applause; hail)

词根记忆:ac(加强)+claim(叫喊)→一再喊→欢呼,称赞

universal acclaim 普遍赞誉;广受好评

plentitude [ˈplentɪtuːd]

n. 充分 (the quality or state of being full)

词根记忆:plent(满)+itude→充分

flighty [ˈflaɪti]

adj. 轻浮的 (skittish) ;反复无常的 (capricious)

联想记忆:f+light(轻的)+y→因为轻而飘浮着→轻浮的

roost [ruːst]

n. (鸟类的)栖息处 (a place where winged animals, especially birds or bats, rest or sleep) v. 栖息 (to rest or sleep on a perch or in a roost)

omnivore [ˈɑːmnɪvɔːr]

n. 杂食动物 (an animal or a person that eats all types of food, especially both plants and meat)

词根记忆:omni(全,总)+vor(吃)+e→什么都吃的动物→杂食动物

amplify [ˈæmplɪfaɪ]

v. 放大 (to make larger; extend) ;详述 (to develop with details)

词根记忆:ampl(大)+ify→放大 7TcCWHhLLiGRcMCzWPcOADgLCiDNMBPCaHK2ks34W+lvK/r+p5Y1IErDFPnfm02r

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