SAT_Direct_Hits_核心单词
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Painstaking; meticulous; fastidious a.
Extremely careful; highly exacting 非常仔细的；非常用心的
Audacious: a. fearlessly, often
recklessly daring; very bold; 大胆的，鲁莽的
Indifferent; Apathetic a. marked by a lack of
interest or concern; nonchalant 冷漠的，无动于衷的
Diffident; self-effacing a. Hesitant due to a
lack of self-confidence; assertive; shy; retiring
不自信的，沮丧
的
Pragmatic: a. practical,
sensible; not idealistic or romantic 实际的，实用的
Evocation: n. an imaginative re-creation of
sth. 想象，（在头脑中) 再现
Presumptuous: a. too
confident; impertinently bold 做作的，自负的
Recalcitrant: a. very stubborn, defiant;
obstinate; refractory; disobedient 顽固的，固执的
Boon: n. a timely benefit; blessing天赐之福
Bane: n. a source of harm and ruin 祸根
Clandestine: a. secretive; not aboveboard;
covert 秘密的
Surreptitious
Affable;genial;gregarious amiable: a.
agreeable; friendly 和蔼的；友好的
Austere:
austerity: a. bare, not ornate;朴素的；简朴
Altruism: n. unselfish concern for others
利他的；无私的
Ambiguous: a. unclear; not
definitive;dubious 含糊的，含糊的
Upbraid;
reproach; castigate: v to scold; to rebuke; to
censure 批评，斥责
Nostalgia: n. a sentimental
longing for the past 思乡，怀旧
Conjecture:n.
an inference based on guesswork推测，臆测
Supposition:
Auspicious: a. very
favorable 吉祥的
Propitious
Morose: a.
very depressed 郁闷的，沮丧的
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Ambivalent: a mixed feeling or
opposing feelings at the same time模棱两可的
Anomalyatypical: a. a deviation from the norm
or what is expected异常的
Sarcastic;Sardonic;Snide g, derisive;
taunting; stinging讽刺的
Dearth;Paucity n. a
scarcity or shortage of sth.缺乏
Prattle:
V. to babble incessantly胡言乱语； 喋喋不休
Wry;
droll n. dry; humorous with a twist and a touch of
irony 冷嘲性幽默;挖苦
Unconventional; unorthodox
a. not ordinary or typical 不传统的
Impasse:
n. a deadlock; stalemate; failure to reach an
agreement 僵局
Anachronism: n. not in the
proper time period 年代错误
Belie: v. to give
a false impression; to contradict 掩饰
Mitigate; mollify;assuage; alleviate: v. to
ease; relieve; lessen 减轻，缓和
Covet: v. to
strongly desire; to crave 渴求
Antithesis;
n. the direct opposite; antipodal 对立
Antithetical a.
Prototype n. an
original model 原型
Aloof a. detached;
reserved 冷漠， 冷淡，无动于衷
Trite; hackneyed;
banal; insipid; platitudinous a. Commonplace;
overused 陈旧的，平常的
Antecedent; n. a
preceding event 前辈，前事
Forerunner; precursor
Plausible a. Believable; credible
可信的，可行的
Implausible(opposite)
Prudent
a. careful; cautious 谨慎的
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Aesthetic a. an appreciation of what
is beautiful or attractive 审美的，美学的
Paradox n. a seemingly contradictory statement
that nonetheless expresses a truth 似是而非的说法，悖论
Enigmatic; inscrutable a. mysterious; baffling
神秘的，未知的
Acquiesce v. to comply; to agree;
to give in 勉强同意； 默许，顺从
Naive; gullible a.
Unsophisticated; overly credulous 天真的，幼稚
Analogy n. a similarity 类比
Analogous a.
Nebulous a. vague; lacking a fully
developed form 模糊的，无定型的
Polarize;
divisive v. to break into opposing factions
使分化，使极端化
Indulgent a. overly tolerant
纵容的，放纵的
Tenacious a. Showing great
determination 坚韧的，顽强的
Digress v. to
depart from a subject; to ramble偏离
Antipathy; animosity; rancor; enmity n.
strong dislike 憎恶
Exhort v. To strongly
encourage 力劝
Trivial; minutiae everyday
details 琐碎的，细枝末节的
Diminutive a. very
small 微小的
Fortitude n. strength of mind
坚毅，坚强
Pandemic a. widespread epidemic
广泛传播的
Ubiquitous; prevalent a.
Everywhere; widespread; prevalent 无处不在的
Endemic; Indigenous a. native to an area
区域的，当地的
Futile a. doomed to failure
失败的，无益的
Autonomous a. Independent
独立的，自制的
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Fleeting;
ephemeral; evanescent brief; short lived
转瞬即逝的，短暂的
Penchant; predilection;
propensity n. a preference for something; an
inclination 偏好，倾向
Capricious; mercurial;
fickle a. constantly shifting moods 多变的，易变的
Boorish; uncouth; crass a. vulgar, crude
粗野的，没有教养的
Indignant a. outrage at
something that is unjust 愤慨的
Innuendo n.
a veiled reference 含沙射影，暗讽
Thwart; stymie
v. to stop; to frustrate; to prevent 阻挠，妨碍
Adroit; deft; adept; dexterous a. skillful
灵巧的
Admonish v. to earnestly caution
告诫，训诫
Incontrovertible a. indisputable;
beyond doubt 无可辩驳的
Voracious; ravenous;
rapacious a. insatiable; having a huge appetite
贪吃的，贪婪的
Callous a. Insensitive;
unfeeling 没有感觉的，不理解他人的
Intrepid;
undaunted;resolute a. fearless; courageous
无畏的，勇敢的
Nonchalant a. coolly unconcerned
无动于衷的，无所谓的
Convoluted a. twisting;
intricate 费解的，晦涩难懂的
Itinerant a. mobile;
not sedentary 巡回的，流动的
Poignant a.
touching; heartrending 动人的；令人心痛的
Impetus n. a stimulus or encouragement 刺激，激励
Bucolic; rustic; pastoral a. charmingly
rural 乡村的
Equanimity n. calmness;
composure;poise 镇定，沉着
Panache; verve;
flamboyant n. great vigor and energy, dash 浮夸，炫耀
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Provocative a. provoking
controversy 挑衅的，激起...的
Placid; serene a.
very calm, quiet 镇定的，沉着的
Fortuitous a.
happening by chance, esp a lucky chance 偶然的，幸运的
Dispel v. to drive away; scatter 驱散，驱逐
Amalgam n. a mixture; a combination of
different elements 混合物
Viable; feasible
a. possible 可行的，可能的
Anguish n. agonizing
physical or mental pain 极大的痛苦，折磨
Intemperate a. lacking restraint; excessive
无度的
Temperate a. exercising moderation 适中的
Superficial a. shallow; lacking depth
肤浅的，浅薄的
Laud; extol; tout; acclaim v. to
praise; applaud 赞扬，称赞
Dismissive a.
rejecting; showing disregard 拒绝接受的，不赞同的
Disparage v. to belittle; 鄙视，批评
Pompous; pretentious; ostentatious with
excessive self-importance
Cryptic a.
mysterious; having a hidden meaning 秘密的，隐含的
Subtle a. a gradual almost imperceptible
change 微妙的，不易察觉的
Disparity n. An
inequality, an imbalance 不同
Curtail v.
to cut short or reduce 削减，减少
Innocuous
a. harmless 无害的
Diatribe; tirade;
harangue n. a bitter denunciation 抨击，指责
Charlatan n. a fake; fraud; cheat 庸医，骗子
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自大的，虚华的
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Skeptic n. a doubter 质疑者，怀疑者
Rhetorician n. an eloquent writer or speaker
言辞华丽之人
Hedonist n. a seeker of pleasure
享乐主义者
Ascetic n. a person who leads a
life of self-denial 禁欲者，苦行僧
Raconteur n.
a person who excels in telling anecdotes 擅讲故事之人
iconoclast n. someone who attacks
cherished ideas and institutions 抨击偶像之人
Dilettante n. an amateur or dabbler 半瓶醋，业余爱好者
Partisan n. a person with strong biased
beliefs 党派主义者；党徒
Mentor; acolyte n. a
teacher; a guide; an adviser 导师，引路人
Demagogue n. a leader who appeals to emotions
煽动性的政客
Automation n. a speaker who acts
in a mechanical fashion; a mindless follower
举止生硬呆板之人
Recluse n. A person who lead a
secluded, solitary life 隐士
Bungler n. a
clumsy or inept person 做事粗制滥造之人
Clairvoyant n. a person who uses intuition to
see into the future; a seer 视力超常之人；预见未来之人
Prognosticator n. a person who makes
prediction based upon data 预判未来之人
Pundit
n. a professional commentator 教师，权威
Zealot n. a very enthusiastic person; a
fanatic 狂热者
Neophyte; novice; greenhorn
n. a beginner 新手，生手
Benefactor n. a
person who makes a gift or bequest 捐赠人
Beneficiary n. a recipient of funds, property
and other benefits受益人
Dissembler；prevaricator n. a liar and deceiver
骗子
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Proponent;
advocate n. a champion of a cause 支持者，拥护者
Prodigy n. a young genius 奇才，天才
Oracle n. a person who is a source of wise
counsel and prophetic advice 先知，预言家
Misanthrope n. a person who hates humankind
愤世之人
Innovator n. a person who introduces
something new 创新者，革新者
Sycophant; n. a
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious
manner; a toady 马屁精，逢迎之人
Stoic n. a
person who is impassive and emotionless 坚韧克己之人
Reprobate n. a morally unprincipled
person 放浪形骸之人
Renegade n. a disloyal
person 叛徒
Draconian a. very strict laws
and rules 非常严厉的，非常苛刻的
Laconic, succinct,
terse a. very concise, brief 简洁的
Spartan; austere a. plain, simple 朴素的， 简单的
Halcyon a. idyllically calm and
peaceful平静的，平和的
Sophistry n. a
deliberately misleading argument 诡辩
Chimerical a. a fantastic scheme; unchecked
imagination 奇幻的，狂想的
Ostracize; banish v.
to deliberately exclude from a group 放逐，驱逐
Impecunious a. poor; penniless; not affluent
一文不名的，贫穷的
Nefarious; villainous a.
extremely wicked; vile 邪恶的， 不道德的
Jovial;
jocular a. good-humored; cheerful 开心的，嬉笑的
Dirge n. a funeral hymn, mournful music 哀歌，哀诗
Maudlin a. excessively sentimental
易伤感的，感情脆弱的
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Quixotic a. foolishly impractical
不切合实际的，唐吉可德式的
Pandemonium n. a wild
uproar; tumult 大混乱；狂喧哗
Martinet n. a
strict disciplinarian 严守纪律之人
Fiasco;
debacle n. a complete failure惨败，大失败
Bowdlerize v. to remove or delete parts of a
book 删改，篡改
Galvanize v. to electrify;
stir into action 激励，刺激
Picayune n.
something of small value; pretty; trifling
小东西，闲碎物品
Gerrymander v. to divide a
district so as to give one side an advantage
（有目的的）不正确划分选区
Maverick n. an independent
person who does not go along with a group 特立独行之人
Juggernaut n. an irresistible force
不可阻挡的，破坏一切的强大力量
Serendipity n. an
accidental but fortunate discovery 好运，幸运
Zenith; apex n. the highest point；the
strongest time 最高点; 鼎盛期
Nadir n. the
lowest point；the worst moment 最低点; 最糟糕的时刻
Expunge; exercise; expurgate v. to delete;
remove 删除，移除
Eccentric n. an odd,
unconventional person 古怪的人
Extricate a.
V. to get out of a difficult situation 拯救，解救
Exemplary a. Outstanding 典范的，模范的
Enumerate v. to list; to tick off 列举
Elusive a. Out of reach; difficult to catch
不易琢磨的，难以言喻的
Exorbitant a. unreasonably
expensive 过分的，过度昂贵的
Repudiate; recant;
renounce v. to take back; disavow 撤销，取消
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Redundant a. doing or saying
something again and again 多余的，重复的，累赘的
Relinquish v. To give something back 撤销，废除
Resilient a. Able to feel better quickly
after sth. unpleasant such as an injury
可迅速恢复的；有适应力的
Reaffirm v. to assert again
再次重申；再三确认
Reticent; reserved;
uncommunicative a. unwilling to tell people about
things, not talking much 缄默的，保
守的
Rebuff v. to repel or drive back; to reject
拒绝，否定
Renovate v. to make new again
修复，刷新
Rejuvenate v. to make young again
返老还童，恢复活力
Resurgent a. becoming stronger
and more popular again 再起的，重临的
Deleterious a. harmful; injurious 有害的
Decry v. to express strong disapproval 强烈谴责，
公开斥责
Despondent; forlorn a. feeling
downcast; dejected 沮丧的，失落的
Denounce v. to
speak against 指责，谴责
Demise n. the final
ending of sth.; the downfall 衰落，死亡
Debunk v. to put down by exposing false claims
揭露，证明...为假的
Deride v. to put down with
contemptuous jeering 嘲讽，指责
Devoid a.
completely lacking in sth. 缺乏的
Impeccable
a. faultless; perfect 无瑕疵的，完美的
Implacable a. not capable of being appeased
无法取悦的
Inexorable a. Relentless;
unstoppable 无可阻挡的，无法动摇的
Incoherent a.
lacking organization or logic 不统一的，不一致的
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Insurmountable a. not
capable of being overcome 不可战胜的
Irreverent a. Lacking proper respect;
disrespectful 不尊重的
Circumspect; prudent
; discreet a. cautious; careful 谨慎的
Circuitous a. circular and therefore indirect
迂回的
Circumvent v. To circle around and
therefore bypass规避
Circumscribe v. to
narrowly restrict; to limit action 限制
Magnanimous a. generous and forgiving
慷慨的，宽宏大量的
Erroneous a. filled with
errors; wrong 错误的，谬误的
Momentous a. of
great importance 重要的
Mellifluous a.
smooth and sweet flowing 声音甜美的
Ominous a.
threatening and menacing 凶兆的
Acrimonious
a. great bitterness 尖酸的，刻薄的
Copious a.
abundant; a great amount 丰富的，大量的
Abstemious a. temperate in eating and drinking
节俭的，克制的
Malodorous a. foul smelling 恶臭的
Tedious a. boring and tiresome 单调的，无聊的
Synopsis n. a brief summary 概要，总结
Simile n. a figure of speech using “like” or
“as”to compare two unlike things 明喻
Metaphor n. A figure of speech comparing two
unlike things without using “like” or “as” 暗喻
Irony n. things are not what they are said to
be or what they seem 讽刺，反语
Satire;
lampoon; parody n. a work that ridicules human
vices and foibles 讽刺
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Hyperbole n. an exaggeration that is
used for emphasis or effect 夸张法
Caricature n. a deliberately exaggerated
portrait 夸张的讽刺画
Epic n. a long narrative
poem; 史诗
Saga n.a long narrative story 传说
Euphony cacophony: n. soothing
woundjarring sound 和谐的音乐嘈杂的声音
Foreshadow：v. to suggest or indicate a future
action 预兆，预示
Subplot: n. a secondary
plot in fiction action 直线故事
Memoir: n.
a personal journal 回顾录
Anecdote: n. a
short account of an interesting incident 短故事，轶事
Eulogy: n. a laudatory speech or written
tribute 颂歌，颂辞
Allusion: n. an indirect or
brief reference to a person, place, or event 典故
Catalyst: n. an agent that provokes or
triggers a change 催化剂，导致事情发展的要素
Caustic:
n. a stinging or bitter remark 尖刻的评论
Crystallize: v. to give a definite form
使成形，使确定
Osmosis ： n. a gradual, often
unconscious process of assimilation 同化，吸收
Sedentary: a. settled, not mobile 久坐的，静止的
Virulent: a . very toxic or poisonous
病毒的，有毒的
Empirical: a. guided by practical
experience and not theory 经验的，实证的
Entomology：n. the scientific study of insects
昆虫学
Gestate: v. to conceive and develop
in the mind 咀嚼，思索
Paradigm: n. a
framework or modal of thought 框架，典型
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Entrepreneur： n. a person who
organizes and rules a business 创业者，企业家
Lucrative: a. very profitable 有利可图的
Extravagant: a. excessive 奢侈的， 过度的
Avarice: a. excessive greed 贪婪的
Glut; plethora; surfeit: n. a surplus 过度，过多
Paucity: n. a shortage缺乏，不足
Destitute; impoverished; indigent: a. very
poor 贫穷的，赤贫的
Affluent; opulent: a.
very wealthy富裕的，丰富的
Munificent: a.
very generous 慷慨的
Parsimonious: a.
excessively cheap; stingy节俭的，吝啬的
Depreciation:
n. a decrease in value 贬值
Remunerate: v.n.
to compensate; a salary 报偿，报酬
Accord：n. a
formal agreement 和谐，一致
Enlighten: v. to
illuminate 启蒙，教化
Appeasement: policy of
granting concessions to maintain peace
Nullify: v. to make null, declare invalid
使无效，取消
Triumvirate: n. a group of three
leaders 三巨头，三人统治集团
Pretext: n. an excuse; an
alleged cause 借口
Watershed: n. a critical
turning point 分水岭
Consensus: n. a general
agreement 同意，一致
Autocrat; despot: n. a ruler
with unlimited power 独裁者，暴君
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Manifest: n. a
public declaration of beliefs 宣言，声明
Enfranchise; : v. to receive the right to vote
给予投票权
Disenfranchise: v. to lose the right to
vote剥夺投票权
Coerce: v. to compel someone to do
something 强迫
Egalitarian： a. belief in a
society based upon equality 强调人人平等的
Demarcation: n. the setting or marking of
boundaries 划地界，划范围
Inquisition: n. a
severe interrogation 质疑，审讯
Ameliorateexacerbate: v. to make better to
make worse 优化恶化
Contiguous: a. sharing an
edge or boundary; touching 接壤的，接触的
Desiccate：
v.a. to thoroughly dry out; totally arid
Pertinent： a. relevant and to the point
使干燥，干燥的
有关的，相关的
Complicity: n.
association or participation in a wrongful act
牵连，共谋
Exonerate；exculpate： v. to free from
blame or guilt 使无罪，释放
Indisputable：a. not
open to question; irrefutable 毋容置疑，不可辩驳的
Precedent: n. an actto decision that serves as
an example 前事，前辈，先例
Unprecedented： a.
without a previous example 无先例的
Malfeasance:
n. misconduct or wrongdoing by a public official
不法行为，渎职
Arrest：v. to bring to a stop; halt
逮捕，阻止
Gravity: n. a serious situation or
problem 重力，严肃
Precipitate： v. to cause, to
bring about prematurely, hastily or suddenly
促进，结果
Relief: n. elevation of a land surface
(土地的)抬升
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Check： v. to
restrain; halt; contain 阻止，限制
Flag: v. to
become weak; to lose interest 使衰弱，使失去兴趣
Discriminating: a. selective or refined taste
有区分的，挑剔的
Eclipse: v. overshadow; surpass
遮盖，使失色
Coin: v. to devise a new word or phrase
造新词（新义）
Stock: a. a stereotypical or formulaic
陈腐的，陈旧的
Currency：n. general acceptance or use
潮流，趋势
Bent: n. a strong tendency; a leaning or
inclination 偏好，倾向
Court: v. to attempt to
gain the favor or support of a person or group
讨好，取悦
Negotiate： v. to successfully travel
through , around or over an obstacle 设法做到，解决
Temper： v. to soften; moderate 使软化， 使平和
Pedestrian：a. undistinguished; ordinary;
conventional 平常的，无特点的
Cavalier： a. an
arrogant attitude 傲慢的，满不在乎的
Sanction: n.
official approval disapproval of an action
（官方）许可；不许可
Compromise： v. to reduce quality or
value of something 削弱，危害
Channel： v. to
direct along a desired course 疏导，引导
Lambaste:
v. denounce; strongly criticize 严厉批评
Provisional： a. temporary 临时的，暂时的
Quiescent: a. inactive; very quiet 静止的，不动的
Lurid: a. sensational; shocking 恐怖的，令人震惊的
Truculent; pugnacious; belligerent : a.
defiantly aggressive; eager to flight 挑衅的，好斗的
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Propitiate： v. to
appease; conciliate 平息，抚慰
Elan: n. great
enthusiasm 热情，激情
Perfunctory： a. performed in
a mechanical, spiritless manner 敷衍的，草率的
Aplomb： n. admirable poise under pressure
镇静，沉着
Opacity: n. impenetrably dense; hard to
understand 晦涩，难以理解
Craven: a.
cowardly 怯懦的，胆小的
Venal: a. corrupt; open to
bribery 腐败的
Licentious；dissolute: a.
immoral; debauched 不道德的，放纵淫欲的
Noxious: a.
harmful; injurious to physical, mental or moral
health 有害的，有毒的
Superfluous；extraneous: a.
unnecessary; extra 多余的，额外的
Duplicitous: a. deliberately deceptive
欺骗他人的
Profligate: a. very wasteful,
especially of time and money 奢侈的，浪费的
Epiphany： n. a sudden realization 顿悟，感悟
Insidious： a. causing harm in a subtle or
stealthy manner; devious 阴险的
Vacuous;
inane; vapid: a. empty; lacking serious purpose
空白的，空虚的
Harbinger；portent；presage: n. an omen
that something will happen 先兆，先驱
Beleaguer
：v. to beset with problems 围攻，困扰
Burgeon: v. to rapidly grow and expand
迅速成长， 迅速扩展
Imperious: a. domineering and
arrogant 傲慢的，专横的
Petulant: a. peevish,
irritable 孩子气的，易怒的
Complaisant: a.
agreeable; amiable 殷勤的，顺从的
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Fawning; obsequious: a. Behaving in a
servile manner, sycophantic subservient
逢迎的；谄媚的
Obdurate; intransigent; intractable:
a. very stubborn; unyielding 固执的，执拗的
Redolent: a. exuding fragrance 馥郁的，芬芳的
Chicanery： n. deception by artful subterfuge
;deliberate trickery 奸计，狡诈
Conundrum： n. a
difficult problem; a dilemma with no easy solution
谜语，难题
Slight: n. disrespectful or disparaging
remark; a put down 轻蔑；批评的言辞
Capitulate： v.
to surrender; to comply 投降，屈服
Disheartening: a. very discouraged
失望的，泄气的
Apocryphal: a. of questionable
authenticity；spurious 伪作的，虚假的
Magisterial： a. learned and authoritative
权威的，威严的
Plasticity; malleable; pliable: a. can
be molded into any shape 可塑的，有弹性的
Chagrin: n. feeling of distress caused by
humiliation 沮丧，懊丧
Obstreperous: a. nosily
and stubbornly defiant; boisterous 喧闹的，嘈杂的
Idyllic： a. charmingly simple and carefree
田园的，恬静的
Dilapidated: a. broken-down; in
deplorable condition 破旧的，破败的
Extemporize; improvise: v. to speak without
notes 即兴演讲
Myriad: a. many numerous
许多的，无数的
Ungainly: a. awkward; clumsy
笨拙的，拙劣的
Dilatory： a. habitually late; tardy
拖沓的，慢妥妥的
Vituperative: a. bitter criticism
严厉批评的
Discordant: a. a note of disharmony
不和谐的
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Perfidious: a.
treacherous; traitorous 阴险的，叛逆的
Proliferate: v. to rapidly increase
迅速增长，大量增长
Indomitable；resolute： a. very
determined 坚定的，无可转圜的
Moribund： a.
approaching death 瀕死的，临近死亡的
Nuance: n.
a slight degree of difference 细微的差别
Flippant; facetious: a. treating serious
matters lightly 轻浮的，浮夸的
Credulous: a. easily
convinced; gullible 轻浮的，浮夸的
Florid： a. very
flowery; excessively ornate 繁华的，装饰华丽的
Excoriating; scathing: a. expressing strong
disapproval 严厉批评的，强烈谴责的
Interloper： n. an
intruder; a gatecrasher 闯入者
Cerebral: a.
intellectual rather than emotional 理智的，思考的
Visceral: a. instinctive rather than
rational情绪的，想法的
Nonplussed; confounded: a.
completely puzzled 极为困惑的
Ignominious: a.
disgraceful; shameful 可耻的，屈辱的
Idiosyncrasy:
n. a trait or mannerism peculiar to an individual
怪癖，癖好
Censorious; captious: a. highly critical
严厉抨击的
Consternation： n. a state of great
dismay and confusion 疑惑，困惑
Didactic;
edify: a. intended to provide instruction 教导，说教
Elucidate: v. to make clear or plain 澄清，说明
Effusive: a. unrestrained praise
热情洋溢的，赞赏之词溢于言表的
Prolific: a. very productive
多产的，高产的
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Furor： n. a
general commotion; an uproar 轰动，狂怒，暴动
Paranoia： n. irrational fear 偏执狂，疑神疑鬼
Marginal；peripheral: a. of secondary
importance not central 次要的，边缘的
Obfuscate： v. to deliberately confuse
使困惑，使迷惑
Flummox: v. to confuse; perplex
使困惑，使不知所措
Spate: v. a sharp increase in
number or amount 大量增长，激增
Ineffable: a. a
feeling that cannot be put into words 不可言喻的
Histrionic， overwrought: a. excessively
dramatic 过于戏剧化的
Placate: v. to soothe or
calm 抚慰，平息
Eschew: v. to avoid 戒绝，平息
Stopgap: n. a temporary solution
权宜之计，临时替代品
Flotsam: n. floating wreckage;
debris (海上漂浮的)碎木，残渣
Restitution: n.
compensating for a loss 归偿，补偿
Churlish；sullen; surly: a. ill-tempered; rude
粗鲁的，坏脾气的
Disquieting: a. disturbing; upsetting
令人不安的，令人难过的
Ornate: a. characterized by
elaborate and expansive decorations; lavish
装饰华丽的
Execrable; odious; repugnant: a.
detestable and repulsive 令人反感的，令人憎恶的
Perspicacious；prescient；discerning: a. very
insightful 有洞察力的，，有远见的
Eclectic： using a
variety of sources 综合性的，来自多个来源的
Hiatus: n.
an interruption in time or continuity; a break
裂隙，间隙
Vertiginous: a. dizziness 眩晕
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Esoteric；arcane: a. obscure
information known by a few people 秘传的，不为常人所知的
Supercilious： a. haughty and arrogant
傲慢的，高傲的
Cupidity: n. excessive greed 贪婪
Underwrite: v. to assume financial
responsibility for a project 支付，承担
Discomfited: a. uneasy; being in a state of
embarrassment 不安的，尴尬的
Taciturn: a. habitually
quiet 不善言辞的，沉默寡言的
Sinecure: a job that
provides income but requires little work 闲差，闲职
Lugubrious：a. sad and mournful 忧郁的，哀伤的
Cosmopolitan: a. worldly; sophisticated
世界性的，复杂的
provisional；parochial；insular: a.
isolated from the mainstream偏狭的，非主流的
Fecund:
a. intellectually productive or inventive; fertile
精力旺盛的，富有创造力的；（土地）肥沃的
Ostentatious: a. showy
炫耀的，显眼的
Guile: a. treacherous cunning
skillful deceit; duplicity 阴险狡诈的，善于骗人的
Sanguine: a. cheerfully confident; optimistic
自信的，乐观的
Scintillating: a. sparking; shining
闪光的，闪烁的
Pristine： a. pure and uncorrupted
纯净的，原始的
Rampant： a. unrestrained; unchecked
蔓生的，无限制的
Pernicious: a. highly injurious;
destructive 有害的，破坏性
Oblivious： a. unaware
遗忘的，消失的
Refractory: a. obstinately resistant
to authority or control 倔强的，顽抗的
Garrulous；verbose; loquacious: a. very
talkative 话唠的，多话的
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Convivial: a. fond of feasting,
drinking and good company 欢愉的，狂欢的
Brusque; curt: a. abrupt; discourteously
blunt 鲁莽的，草率的
Tepid: a. lukewarm; mild
微温的，温和的
Protean: a. taking on many shapes and
forms 多变化的，多种形状的
Solicitous : a.
showing great care attentive 殷切的，关心的
Disingenuous： a. not candid, insincere
敬重，尊重
Contentious: a. argumentative;
disputations 好辩的，善争吵的
Preclude: v. to
make impossible to rule out 预先阻止， 排除可能
Compunction; contrition; remorse: n. sincere
and deep regret 懊悔，悔恨
Demography: the
study of characteristics of human populations
人口统计学
Aphorism; axiom: n. a statement
universally accepted as true; a maxim 箴言，格言
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