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配合习题汇编进行使用,免去背完全部单词才能做题的痛苦。使用Ctrl+F,搜索Section+空格+序号,如“Section 110”。

Section 1
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 paradox   n. something (such as a situation) that is made up of
 two opposite things and that seems impossible but is
actually true or possible
悖论
  2 cosmopolitan a. having worldwide rather than limited or provincial
 scope or bearing
见多识广
的
a. composed of persons, constituents, or elements
 from all or many parts of the world
来自各地
的
a. found in most parts of the world and under varied
ecological conditions
世界各地
都有的
  3 capricious a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
4 controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument: likely to produce
 controversy
惹争议的
  5  insular a. separated from other people or cultures 孤立的
  6 ambiguous a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
  7 superficial a. concerned only with what is obvious or apparent:
  not thorough or complete
粗略的
a. affecting only the outer part or surface of
 something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
a. lying close to the surface 表层的
  8 mercenary a. caring only about making money 唯利是图
的
  9 empirical a. based on testing or experience 基于观察
或经验的
  10 yield  v. to produce or provide (something, such as a plant
or crop)
产出
 v. to surrender or submit (oneself) to another 投降
  11  intransigent a. completely unwilling to change: very stubborn 坚持的,
不妥协的
  12 haunt  v. to visit or inhabit as a ghost 闹鬼
  13 clamorous a. noisily insistent 吵闹的
  14  indifferent a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
 concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
  15  invidious a. unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in
other people
引起反感
的
  16 prescient a. be able to know what will or might happen in the
 future
预见性的
  17 numinous a. having a mysterious, holy, or spiritual quality 超自然的
  18 sonorous a. having a sound that is deep, loud, and pleasant
  19 upheaval   n. a major change or period of change that causes a
  lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
  (引起混乱
的)剧变
  20 dearth   n. the state or condition of not having enough of
 something
缺乏
  21 gainsay  v. to deny or disagree with (something) 否认
  22 sterling a. excellent 优秀的
  23 ad hoc a. made or done without planning because of an
  immediate need
临时安排
的
  24 spontaneous a. done or said in a natural and often sudden way
and without a lot of thought or planning
自然的
a. doing things that have not been planned but that
 seem enjoyable and worth doing at a particular time
自发的
  25 exhaustive a. including all possibilities: very thorough 详尽彻底
的
  26 neutralize  v. to stop (someone or something) from being
effective or harmful
使无效
  27 auction   n. a public sale at which things are sold to the people
who offer to pay the most
拍卖
  28  fickle a. changing often 多变的
  29 antiquarian a. relating to the collection and study of valuable old
 things (such as old books)
古文物研
究的
  30 wide-ranging   including many different ideas, actions, or things 范围或内
容广泛的
  31 be keen to NA 热衷于
  32 succumb  v. to stop trying to resist something 屈服于
  33  recoil  v. & n. to quickly move away from something that is
 shocking, frightening, or disgusting: to react to
 something with shock or fear
畏缩
  34 shrink  v. to become smaller in amount, size, or value 缩小
 v. to quickly move away from something shocking,
 frightening, or disgusting
畏缩
  35 deviate  v. to do something that is different or to be different
 from what is usual or expected
脱离,偏
离
  36 overreact  v. to react to something too strongly 反应过激
  37 singular a. strange or odd 奇特的
  38 unique a. belonging to or connected with only one thing,
  place, or person
唯一的
  39 archaic a. old and no longer useful; of or relating to ancient
 times
过时的,
旧的
40  fake a. not true or real 假的
41 counterfeit a. made to look like an exact copy of something in
order to trick people
仿造的,
假冒的
42 epilogue   n. a final section or speech after the main part of a
  book, play, or musical composition
电影书籍
等的尾声
43 overstate  v. to say that (something) is larger or greater than it
  really is
夸张,夸
大
44 pessimism   n. a feeling or belief that bad things will happen in
 the future
悲观
45 misinterpretat
 ion
  n. failure to understand or interpret something
 correctly
误解
46  imprecision   n. not clear or exact 不精确
47 vague a. not clear in meaning 模糊的
48 exaggerate  v. to think of or describe something as larger or
greater than it really is
夸张
49 hyperbole   n. language that describes something as better or
worse than it really is
夸张
  50 stern a. very serious especially in an unfriendly way 严厉的
  51 prophetic a. correctly stating what will happen in the future 预言的
  52 apathetic a. not having or showing much emotion or interest 冷淡的;无
兴趣的
Section 2
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   impenetrable a. impossible to understand 无法理解的
  2   immutable a. unable to be changed 不变的
  3   proprietary a. kept private by an owner 以所有者自
居的
4 didactic a. designed or intended to teach people something 说教的
  5  self-
  perpetuating
a. continuing without any outside influence 自我持续的
  6   lopsided a. uneven or unequal 不公平
  7  feeble a. very weak 虚弱的
  8   robust a. strong and healthy 结实的
  9  swift a. happening or done quickly or immediately 迅速的
  10  turbulent a. full of confusion, violence, or disorder 骚乱的
  11   lavish a. giving or using a large amount of something 挥霍的
  12   routine a. done very often 普通的
  13  vacant a. not filled, used, or lived in 空的
  14   unimpeded a. not slowed, blocked, or interfered with 未受妨碍的
  15 overlook  v. to fail to see or notice (something) 忽视
  16 oversight   n. a mistake made because someone forgets or fails
 to notice something
疏忽
  17 augment  v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  18 ameliorate  v. to make (something, such as a problem) better,
  less painful, etc.
改善
  19   ironic a. using words that mean the opposite of what you
  really think especially in order to be funny
讽刺的
  20   literal a. involving the ordinary or usual meaning of a word 字面意义的
  21   honorific a. giving or expressing honor or respect 尊敬的
  22 malign a. causing or intended to cause harm 有害的
  23   brook  v. to allow (something) to exist or happen 忍受
  24 disclose  v. to make (something) known to the public 公开
  25   repudiate  v. to refuse to accept or support (something) 拒绝接受
  26   regurgitate  v. to bring food that has been swallowed back to and
out of the mouth
反刍
  27   beneficence   n. : the quality or state of doing or producing good 善行
  28 altruism   n. feelings and behavior that show a desire to help
other people and a lack of selfishness
利他主义
  29   intelligence   n. the ability to learn or understand things or to deal
with new or difficult situations
聪颖
  30  fecundity   n. producing or able to produce many babies, young
animals, or plants
多产,肥沃
  31  fertility   n. the ability to support the growth of many plants 肥沃
  32  sanguinity a. confident and hopeful 乐观
  33  verisimilitude   n. the quality of seeming real 真实性
  34  cordiality   n. sincere affection and kindness 友好
  35   irascibility   n. the quality of becoming angry very easily 易怒
  36  conviviality   n. the quality of or relating to social events where
  people can eat, drink, and talk in a friendly way with
others
友好
  37 diffidence   n. the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful 羞怯
  38 exasperation   n. exasperation 恼怒
Section 3
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 stunning a. very surprising or shocking 令人震惊的
  2  indifferent a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
  3 contemptuous a. feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval 蔑视的
4 decry v. to say publicly and forcefully that you regard
 (something) as bad, wrong, etc.
谴责
  5 condone v. to forgive or approve (something that is
considered wrong)
宽恕
  6  remedy n. a way of solving or correcting a problem 解决方法
  7 boast v. to express too much pride in a person's own
qualities, possessions, or achievements
吹嘘,夸耀
  8 downplay v. to make (something) seem smaller or less
 important
轻描淡写
  9 deduce v. to use logic or reason to form (a conclusion or
opinion about something)
推断
  10 subtle a. hard to notice or see 不明显的
  11 paradox n. something (such as a situation) that is made up
of two opposite things and that seems impossible
but is actually true or possible
悖论
  12 objectivity v. based on facts rather than feelings or opinions 客观公正
  13  loath a. not wanting or willing to do something 不愿意
  14 emulate v. to try to be like (someone or something you
admire)
模仿
  15 discredit v. to cause (someone or something) to seem
dishonest or untrue
使被怀疑
  16 praise v. to say or write good things about (someone or
something)
赞扬
  17 censure v. official strong criticism 批评
  18 ambivalence n. simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or
 feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward
an object, person, or action
矛盾
  19 compliment n. a remark that says something good about
someone or something
恭维
  20 demanding a. hard to satisfy 苛刻的
  21 supplant v. to take the place of (someone or something that
 is old or no longer used or accepted)
代替
  22 sift v. to separate or remove (something) by using a
sifter or sieve
筛选
  23 neophyte n. a person who has just started learning or doing
something
新手
  24 novice n. a person who has just started learning or doing
something
新手
  25  intricate a. having many complexly interrelating parts or
elements
复杂的
  26 convoluted a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
  27 culinary a. used in or relating to cooking 食物的
  28 unprecedent a. not done or experienced before 前所未有的
  29 unwarranted a. lacking adequate or official support 没有根据的
  30 groundless a. not based on facts 无根据的
Section 4
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 motley a. made up of many different people or things 混杂的
  2 opportunistic a. taking advantage of opportunities as they arise 机会主义的
  3 anomalous a. not expected or usual 反常的
4 haphazard a. having no plan, order, or direction 杂乱的
  5 collective a. shared or done by a group of people 集体的
  6 monolithic a. consisting of or constituting a single unit 单一的
  7 mar v. to hurt or damage the good condition of
 (something)
损坏
  8 compassionate a. feeling or showing concern for someone who is
sick, hurt, poor, etc.
有同情心的
  9 nepotistic n. the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving
 jobs and other favors to relatives
任人唯亲
  10 decisive a. able to make choices quickly and confidently 果断的
  11 grandstanding n. the fact of behaving or speaking in a way that is
 intended to make people impressed in order to
gain some advantage for yourself
哗众取宠
  12 partisanship n. the support for a person or group without fair
consideration of the facts and circumstances.
偏袒
  13 vacillate v. to repeatedly change your opinions or desires 犹豫不决
  14  toddler n. a young child who is just learning to walk 学步的孩童
  15 contagious a. capable of being easily spread to others 有感染力的
  16  irk v. to bother or annoy (someone) 激怒
  17 asset n. advantage 优点
  18  flippancy n. unbecoming levity or pertness especially in
 respect to grave or sacred matters
轻率无礼
  19 aimless a. lacking a goal or purpose 无目标的
  20  tendentious a. strongly favoring a particular point of view in a
way that may cause argument
有偏见的
  21 discursion n. a turning away from the main subject 漫谈离题
  22 ambiguous a. able to be understood in more than one way 含糊的
  23 stigma n. a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a
society or group of people have about something
耻辱
  24 blemish n. a mark that makes something imperfect or less
beautiful
瑕疵
  25  inveterate a. always or often doing something specified 根深蒂固的
  26 hodgepodge n. a mixture of different things 大杂烩
  27 patchwork n. something that is made up of different things 大杂烩
  28  fractious a. full of anger and disagreement 易怒的
  29 heterogeneous a. made up of parts that are different 不同的
  30 disparate a. different from each other 不同的
  31 mediocre a. not very good 普通一般的
Section 5
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
  2 enigmatic a. full of mystery and difficult to understand 谜一般的
  3 disingenuous a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
4 benign a. not causing harm or damage 仁慈的
  5 embody v. to represent (something) in a clear and obvious
way : to be a symbol or example of (something)
体现
  6 nothing if not NA 及其,非常
  7 chivalrous a. behaving in an honorable or polite way
especially toward women
骑士风度的
  8  impetuous a. acting or done quickly and without thought 轻率的
  9 boorish a. resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive
person
粗野无礼的
  10 circumspect a. thinking carefully about possible risks before
doing or saying something
谨慎的
  11 humbling a. not proud 谦卑的
  12 surrender v. to agree to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc.,
because you know that you will not win or succeed
屈服
  13  imitate v. to do the same thing as (someone) 模仿
  14 glean v. to gather or collect (something) in a gradual way 收集
  15 exotic a. very different, strange, or unusual 外来的
  16 obligatory a. required by a law or rule 强制的
  17  jettison v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
  18 contrive v. to manage to bring about or do 设法做到
  19 calamitous a. causing great harm or suffering 灾难的
  20 adversarial a. involving two people or two sides who oppose
each other
对立的
  21 mercenary a. caring only about making money 唯利是图的
  22 antagonistic a. showing dislike or opposition 敌对的
  23 progressive a. using or interested in new or modern ideas
especially in politics and education
进步的
  24  reactionary a. prevent changes in the political or social system
of their country
保守的
  25 dichotomous a. divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished
parts or classifications
有分歧的
  26 contradictory a. involving or having information that disagrees
with other information
矛盾的
  27 subvert v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
political system, etc.
颠覆,  破坏
  28 efficacious a. having the power to produce a desired result or
effect
有效的
  29  trifling a. having little value or importance 不重要的
  30 deleterious a. damaging or harmful 有害的
  31 hazardous a. involving risk or danger 有危险的
  32 precarious a. not safe, strong, or steady 危险的
  33  inbreed v. to breed with closely related individuals 近亲繁殖
Section 6
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 discriminatory a. not fair: unfairly treating a person or group of
  people differently from other people or groups of
  people
不公平的
  2  incommensurable a. so completely different from each other that
 they cannot be compared
不能相比的
  3 anachronistic a. something (such as a word, an object, or an
event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where
  it does not belong in a story, movie, etc.
时代错误的
a. a person or a thing that seems to belong to
 the past and not to fit in the present
过去的
4  innocuous a. producing no injury: harmless 无害的
a. not likely to give offense or to arouse strong
 feelings or hostility: inoffensive, insipid
平淡乏味的
  5 acrimony   n. anger and bitterness: harsh or biting
 sharpness especially of words, manner, or
 feelings
尖刻犀利
  6 dissension   n. disagreement that causes the people in a
group to argue about something that is important
 to them
意见分歧
  7 comity   n. friendly social atmosphere 友好,和谐
  8 conformity   n. the fact or state of agreeing with or obeying
 something
遵从,一致
  9 mordancy   n. a sharply critical or bitter quality of thought or
 feeling: harshness
尖酸刻薄
  10 extrapolate  v. to form an opinion or to make an estimate
about something from known facts
     (根据已知
信息)推测
  11 virtue   n. a good and moral quality (好)品德
  12 peculiarity   n. something that is unusual or peculiar in a
  person or thing
怪癖
  13 dispense  v. to give or provide (something) 分配,分发
  14 corruption   n. dishonest or illegal behavior especially by
  powerful people (such as government officials or
  police officers)
贪污
  15  flip  v. to cause (something) to turn or turn over
quickly
翻转
  16  infinite a. having no limits 无限的
  17 atypical a. not typical: not usual or normal 非典型的
  18  insurmountable a. impossible to solve or get control of:
  impossible to overcome
   (问题 、  困
难)无法战
胜
  19  improvise  to speak or perform without preparation 即兴表演
  20 steadfast a. very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or
 cause: not changing
坚定不移的
  21 expel  v. to officially force (someone) to leave a place or
organization
驱逐
  22 endorse  v. to publicly or officially say that you support or
approve of (someone or something)
支持
  23 oust  v. to cause or force (someone or something) to
  leave a position of power, a competition, etc.
逐出
  24 sanction  v. to officially accept or allow (something) 支持
  n. an action that is taken or an order that is given
 to force a country to obey international laws by
  limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not
allowing economic aid for that country, etc.
制裁
  n. official permission or approval 支持
  25 condemn  v. to say in a strong and definite way that
 someone or something is bad or wrong
谴责
  26 coagulation   n. the process of becoming viscous or thickened
  into a coherent mass
凝结
  27 nullify  v. to cause (something) to lose its value or to
  have no effect
使无效
  28 obviate  v. to make (something) no longer necessary: to
  prevent or avoid (something)
避免
  29 mitigate  v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
  painful
减少,减轻
  30 belie  v. to give a false impression of 掩盖
 v. to show (something) to be false or wrong 证明 ……错
误
 v. to run counter to: contradict 与 …… 矛盾
  31 mask  v. to hide (something) from sight 掩饰
  32 accentuate  v. to make (something) more prominent or
  noticeable: accent, emphasize
强调
  33  rebellious a. refusing to obey rules or authority or to accept
  normal standards of behavior, dress, etc.
难控制的
  34 quirky a. unusual especially in an interesting way 奇怪的
  35  flamboyant a. having a very noticeable quality that attracts a
  lot of attention
   引人注意的
  36  lucrative a. producing money or wealth 获利多的
  37 undue a. more than is reasonable or necessary 过度的
Section 7
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  felicitous a. very well suited for some purpose or situation 恰当的
  2 prolific a. producing a large amount of something 多产的
  3 abbreviate  v. to make briefer 缩短
4 conventional a. used and accepted by most people: usual or
 traditional
传统的
  5 eclipse  v. to do or be much better than (someone or
 something)
     (做的更好
而)超过
  n. a loss of power, success, popularity, etc.      (重要性、
权势等的)
丧失
  6 bolster  v. to give support to (something) 支持
  7 corroborate  v. to support or help prove (a statement, theory,
etc.) by providing information or evidence
证实
  8 outstrip  v. to be or become better, greater, or larger than
  (someone or something)
超过,优于
  9 marvel   n. someone or something that is extremely good,
 skillful, etc.
奇迹
  10 meticulous a. very careful about doing something in an
extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
  11 erudite a. having or showing knowledge that is learned
  by studying
博学的
  12 edify  v. to teach (someone) in a way that improves the
mind or character
启发
  13 nothing if not NA 非常,及其
  14 precipitate a. happening very quickly or too quickly without
enough thought or planning
轻率的
 v. to cause (something) to happen quickly or
 suddenly
使(不好的
事情)突然
发生
  15  tactful a. careful not to offend or upset other people:
  having or showing tact
考虑周全的
  16  judicious a. having or showing good judgment    明智的
  17 acrimonious a. angry and bitter 尖酸刻薄的
  18  fungible a. capable of mutual substitution 可替代的
  19 connoisseur   n. a person who knows a lot about something
  (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a
  particular subject
鉴赏家
  20 unfounded a. not based on facts or proof 莫须有的
  21 premature a. happening too soon or earlier than usual 过早的
  22 controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument: likely to produce
 controversy
   引起争议的
  23 dampen  v. to make (something) less strong or active 减弱,抑制
   (热情、激
动等)
  24 amplify  v. to make (something, such as a musical
  instrument) louder by increasing the strength of
electric signals
扩大(声
音)
  25 cliché   n. a phrase or expression that has been used so
often that it is no longer original or interesting
陈词滥调
  26 baseless a. not true and is not based on facts 毫无根据的
  27 untenable a. not capable of being defended against attack
or criticism: not tenable
     (论点、理
论或立场)
经不起反驳
的
  28  insulting a. rude or offensive 无礼的
  29 condescending a. showing that you believe you are more
  intelligent or better than other people
高人一等的
  30  idealistic a. having a strong belief in perfect standards and
 trying to achieve them, even when this is not
  realistic
理想的
  31 obscure a. not well-known : not known to most people 不出名的
a. difficult to understand: likely to be understood
  by only a few people
深奥难懂的
a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
 v. to hide or cover (something) : to be in front of
  (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
  32 onerous a. difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with 繁重的
  33 opaque a. not letting light through: not transparent;
difficult to understand or explain
不透明的;
难懂的
  34 exacting a. requiring much time, attention, or effort from
 someone : very difficult or demanding
苛刻的, 要
求严格的
Section 8
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 pessimistic a. having or showing a lack of hope for the
 future: expecting bad things to happen
悲观的
  2 prescient a. the ability to know what will or might happen in
 the future
有预知能力
的
  3 circumspect a. thinking carefully about possible risks before
doing or saying something
谨慎的
4 magisterial a. showing
 subject
impressive knowledge about a 权威的
  5 sanguine a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
  6 draconian a. very severe or cruel    (法律、措
施等)严厉
的,残酷的
  7  rapacious always wanting more money, possessions, etc.:
wanting more than is needed or deserved
贪婪的
  8 underappreciated a. not appreciated or valued enough 未受到充分
赏识(或欣
赏)的
  9 self-serving a. having or showing concern only about your
own needs and interests
   自私自利的
  10 virtually adv. very nearly: almost entirely 几乎
  11 versatile a. able to do many different things; having many
different uses
多才多艺的;
多功能的
  12 upkeep   n. the process of keeping something in good
 condition: the care or maintenance of buildings,
equipment, etc.
维护
  13 debunk  v. to show that something (such as a belief or
 theory) is not true: to show the falseness of (a
 story, idea, statement, etc.)
揭穿真相
  14 osteoporosis   n. medical: a condition in which the bones
  become weak and break easily
   [医]骨质疏
松症
  15 diabetes   n. medical: a serious disease in which the body
 cannot properly control the amount of sugar in
 your blood because it does not have enough
  insulin
   [医]糖尿病
  16 malady   n. a disease or illness 疾病
  17 assuage  v. to make (something, such as an unpleasant
 feeling) less painful, severe, etc.
缓和,减轻
  18 plague   n. a disease that causes death and that spreads
quickly to a large number of people
瘟疫,灾害
  19 proclaim  v. to say or state (something) in a public, official,
or definite way: to declare or announce
  (something)
宣告
  20 profess  v. to say or declare (something) openly 宣称
  21 betray  v. to give information about (a person, group,
 country, etc.) to an enemy
背叛
 v. to show (something, such as a feeling or
desire) without wanting or trying to
     (无意中)
流露情感
  22 disown  v. to say or decide that you will no longer be
 connected with, associated with, or responsible
 for (someone or something)
断绝与 … 的
关系
  23 antediluvian a. very old or old-fashioned 陈旧的,过
时的
  24 archaic a. old and no longer used 过时的
  25  flighty a. not steady or serious 反复无常的
  26 chauvinistic   n. the belief that your country, race, etc., is better
 than any other
盲目的爱国
心的
  27 capricious a. changing often and quickly, especially often
 changing suddenly in mood or behavior
反复无常的
  28 patronizing a. showing or characterized by a superior
attitude towards others
傲慢的
  29 envisage  v. to picture (something) in your mind 展望
  30 peer   n. a person who belongs to the same age group
or social group as someone else
   同辈
  31 opaque a. not letting light through: not transparent;
difficult to understand or explain
不透明的;
难懂的
  32 disregard  v. /n. to ignore (something) or treat (something)
as unimportant
忽视,轻视
Section 9
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  loquacious a. liking to talk and talking smoothly and easily 话多的
  2  irascible a. becoming angry very easily: having a bad
 temper
易怒的
  3 perfidious a. not able to be trusted: showing that someone
 cannot be trusted
背信弃义的
4 sanguine a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
  5 voracious a. having or showing a tendency to eat very
  large amounts of food
贪婪的,贪
吃的
  6 haphazard a. having no plan, order, or direction 混乱的
  7 burlesque   n. a play, story, novel, etc., that makes a serious
 subject seem funny or ridiculous
滑稽讽刺表
演(或作
   品)
  8 satire   n. a way of using humor to show that someone
or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc.: humor
 that shows the weaknesses or bad qualities of a
  person, government, society, etc.
讽刺作品
  9 pastiche   n. a mixture of different things 大杂烩
  10 chronicle   n. a description of events in the order that they
  happened
编年史
  11 parody   n. a piece of writing, music, etc., that imitates the
 style of someone or something else in an
amusing way
拙劣的模仿
  12 scholarship   n. serious formal study or research of a subject 学术研究
  13 esoteric a. only taught to or understood by members of a
 special group: hard to understand
深奥难懂的
  14 derivative a. not new or original 非原创的
  15  tendentious a. strongly favoring a particular point of view in a
way that may cause argument: expressing a
 strong opinion
有偏见的
  16 pioneering a. introducing ideas and methods that have
  never been used before
先驱的
  17 novel a. new and different from what has been known
  before
创新的
  18 apropos a. being both relevant and opportune 恰当的
  19 churlish a. not polite 粗鲁的
  20 cagey a. not willing to say everything that you know
about something
守口如瓶的
  21  tabloid   n. a newspaper that has pages about half the
 size of an ordinary newspaper and that typically
 contains many photographs and stories about
 famous people and other less serious news
  items
通俗小报
  22 emulate  v. to try to be like (someone or something you
admire)
模仿
  23 plagiarism   n. the act of using another person's words or
  ideas without giving credit to that person: the act
of plagiarizing something
剽窃
  24 conjecture   n. an opinion or idea formed without proof or
 sufficient evidence
推测
  25 pretense   n. a false reason or explanation that is used to
  hide the real purpose of something
借口
  26 pugnacious a. showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue 好挑衅的
  27 deliberate a. done or said in a way that is planned or
  intended: done or said on purpose; done or
decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重
的
  28 punctilious a. very careful about behaving properly and
doing things in a correct and accurate way
谨小慎微的
  29 courteous a. very polite in a way that shows respect 有礼貌的
  30 complacent a. satisfied with how things are and not wanting
 to change them
   自满的
  31  truculent a. easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue 好斗的
  32 arduous a. very difficult 艰巨的
  33 precarious a. not safe, strong, or steady 危险的
  34 clandestine a. done in a private place or way: done secretly 秘密的
  35 perilous a. full of danger 危险的
  36 covert a. made, shown, or done in a way that is not
easily seen or noticed: secret or hidden
秘密的
  37 exhilarate  v. to cause (someone) to feel very happy and
excited
使高兴
  38 stave off NA 避开
  39  forestall  v. to stop (something) from happening or to
 cause (something) to happen at a later time
预先阻止
40 mundane a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
 spiritual things
世俗的;平凡
的
41 momentary a. lasting a very short time: lasting only a
moment
短暂的
42  illusory a. based on something that is not true or real:
  based on an illusion
虚幻的
43 evanescent a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
44 metaphoric a. a word or phrase for one thing that is used to
  refer to another thing in order to show or suggest
 that they are similar
隐喻的
45 prosaic a. dull or ordinary 乏味的
Section 10
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 anomalous a. not expected or usual 反常的
  2  impenetrable a. impossible to understand 无法理解的
  3  immutable a. unable to be changed 不变的
4 proprietary a. kept private by an owner    以所有者自
居的
  5 didactic a. designed or intended to teach people
 something
说教的
  6 self-perpetuating a. continuing without any outside influence    自我持续的
  7 esoteric a. only taught to or understood by members of a
 special group: hard to understand
深奥难懂的
  8 arcane a. known or knowable only to a few people 晦涩难解的
  9 obscure a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
a. difficult to understand: likely to be understood
  by only a few people
深奥难懂的
a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
 v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
  (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
  10 quixotic a. hopeful or romantic in a way that is not
  practical
不切实际的
  11 skullduggery   n. secret or dishonest behavior or activity 欺骗
  12  indolence   n. the quality of being lazy 懒散
  13  incivility   n. a rude or impolite act 粗鲁
  14  flow from NA 起因于 …
  15  lethargy   n. a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing
 things: a lethargic feeling or state
   昏睡;没精打
采
  16 hybrid a. of mixed origin 混合的
  17 conciliatory a. intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce
  hostility
安抚的
  18 zealous a. feeling or showing strong and energetic
 support for a person, cause, etc.: filled with zeal
热情的
  19 beguile  v. to trick or deceive (someone) 诱骗(做某
事)
  20 buoy  v. support, uplift 支持
  21 stoicism   n. the quality or behavior of a person who
accepts what happens without complaining or
 showing emotion
坚忍克己
  22  insouciance   n. a relaxed and calm state: a feeling of not
worrying about anything
无忧无虑;
漫不经心
  23 alacrity   n. a quick and cheerful readiness to do
 something
敏捷
  24 quadrant   n. an instrument for measuring angles, especially
 to check your position at sea or to look at stars
   四分仪
  25 belie  v. to give a false impression of 掩盖
 v. to show (something) to be false or wrong 证明 ……错
误
 v. to run counter to: contradict 与 …… 矛盾
  26 nullify  v. to cause (something) to lose its value or to
  have no effect
使无效
  27 paradox   n. something (such as a situation) that is made
  up of two opposite things and that seems
  impossible but is actually true or possible
悖论
  28 pedestrian a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无
聊的
  29 knotty a. difficult or complicated 复杂的
  30 mundane a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
 spiritual things
世俗的;平凡
的
  31 disheartening a. disappointed and less confident or less
  hopeful
使人沮丧的
  32 vapid a. dull or boring 乏味的
  33  inaccessible a. difficult or impossible to reach, approach, or
  understand
无法理解的
  34 sagacious a. having or showing an ability to understand
difficult ideas and situations and to make good
decisions
洞察事理的
  35 banal a. boring or ordinary 平庸的;陈腐
的
  36 opaque a. not letting light through: not transparent;
difficult to understand or explain
不透明的;
难懂的
  37 distressing a. making you feel extremely upset, especially
  because of sb's suffering
令人苦恼的
  38 confine  v. to keep (someone or something) within limits 限制
  39 extraneous a. not forming a necessary part of something: not
  important
无关的;外来
的;
Section 11
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 desertion   n. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance
or responsibility
离弃
  2 quixotic a. hopeful or romantic in a way that is not
  practical
不切实际的
  3 apt a. appropriate or suitable 恰当的
4 praise  v. to say or write good things about (someone or
 something)
赞扬
  5 criticism   n. the act of expressing disapproval and of
  noting the problems or faults of a person or thing
批判
  6 compliment   n. a remark that says something good about
 someone or something
恭维,称赞
  7 exposition   n. a public show or exhibition 展览
  8 elucidation   n. an interpretation to make (something that is
  hard to understand) clear or easy to understand
阐明
  9 animadversion   n. harsh criticism or disapproval 谴责
  10 culmination   n. the end or final result of something 顶点;终点
  11 divination   n. the practice of using signs (such as an
arrangement of tea leaves or cards) or special
  powers to predict the future
预言;占卜
  12 counterpart   n. someone or something that has the same job
or purpose as another
对应的人或
物
  13  interference   n. something that gets in the way as an obstacle 妨碍
  14 encumber  v. to cause problems or difficulties for (someone
or something)
妨碍
  15  replete a. having much or plenty of something: filled with
 something
充满的
  16 hinder  v. to make (something, such as a task or action)
 slow or difficult
妨碍
  17 perplexing a. lacking clarity of meaning 使人困惑的
  18 absorbing a. fully taking one's attention 有吸引力的
  19 complement  v. to complete something else or make it better 补充
  20 obscure a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
a. difficult to understand: likely to be understood
  by only a few people
深奥难懂的
a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
 v. to hide or cover (something) : to be in front of
  (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
  21 assume V.to think that something is true or probably true
without knowing that it is true
假定
V.to begin (a role, duty, etc.) as a job or
  responsibility
承担
  22 anachronistic a. something (such as a word, an object, or an
event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where
  it does not belong in a story, movie, etc.
时代错误的
a. a person or a thing that seems to belong to
 the past and not to fit in the present
落伍的
  23 stem from NA 源于
  24 confrontation   n. a situation in which people, groups, etc., fight,
oppose, or challenge each other in an angry way
面对
  25 democracy   n. a form of government in which people choose
  leaders by voting
   民主主义
  26 alienation   n. a withdrawing or separation of a person or a
  person's affections from an object or position of
 former attachment
疏远
  27 patriotism   n. love that people feel for their country 爱国主义
  28 profession   n. a type of job that requires special education,
 training, or skill
职业
  29 yield  v. to produce or provide (something, such as a
  plant or crop)
产出
 v. to surrender or submit (oneself) to another 投降
  30 engender  v. to be the source or cause of (something) 产生
  31 polemical a. arguing very strongly for or against a belief or
opinion.
挑起辩论的
  32 precarious a. not safe, strong, or steady 危险的
  33 enterprising a. having or showing the ability or desire to do
  new and difficult things
有创新精神
的;有胆识的
  34  rapacious always wanting more money, possessions, etc.:
wanting more than is needed or deserved
贪婪的
  35 avaricious a. greedy for riches 贪婪的
  36  limpid a. perfectly clear 清澈的
  37 acute a. having or showing an ability to think clearly
and to understand what is not obvious or simple
about something
敏锐的
  38 pellucid a. very clear 清澈的
  39  tranquil a. quiet and peaceful 宁静的
40  rudimentary a. basic or simple 基本的
a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全
的
41 heterogeneous a. made up of parts that are different 各种各样的
42 dissimilar a. not the same: different or unalike 不同的
Section 12
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 hominid a. a human, or a creature that lived in the past
which humans developed from
人科的
  2 extraneous a. not forming a necessary part of something: not
  important
无关的;外来
的;
  3 conjectural a. of the nature of or involving or based on
 conjecture
推测的
4 consistent a. continuing to happen or develop in the same
way
一致的;连续
的
  5 perfunctory a. used to describe something that is done
without energy or enthusiasm because of habit
or because it is expected
敷衍的
  6 overt a. easily seen: not secret or hidden    明显的
  7 exacting a. requiring much time, attention, or effort from
 someone: very difficult or demanding
苛刻的, 要
求严格的
  8  irrationality   n. the state of being irrational 不合理
  9  futility   n. the quality or state of being ineffective 无效
  10  repository   n. a place where a large amount of something is
 stored
仓库
  11 garrulous a. tending to talk a lot: very talkative 话多的
  12 mercurial a. changing often: very changeable      (人)反复
无常的
  13  inconstancy   n. the quality or state of being inconstant 反复无常
  14 partiality   n. an unfair tendency to treat one person, group,
or thing better than another
偏袒
  15 document  v. to create a record of (something) through
writing, film, photography, etc.
记录
  16 discredit  v. to cause (someone or something) to seem
dishonest or untrue
使被怀疑
  17 authenticity   n. the quality of being true and accurate 真实性
  18 aesthetics   n. of or relating to art or beauty 美学
  19  intoxicate  v. to make wildly excited or enthusiastic 使陶醉
  20 neutralize  v. to stop (someone or something) from being
effective or harmful
使中立化
  21 conceal  v. to hide (something or someone) from sight 隐瞒
  22 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
     (信心、权
威等)
  23  impair  v. to diminish in function, ability, or quality 损害,削弱
  24 outstrip  v. to be or become better, greater, or larger than
  (someone or something)
超过
  25 abound  v. to be plentiful 非常多
  26 proliferate  v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  27 stagnate  v. to stop developing, progressing, moving, etc.:
 to be or become stagnant
停滞
  28 coalesce  v. to come together to form one group or mass 合并
  29 chaos   n. complete confusion and disorder 混乱
  31  fragility   n. easily broken or damaged: very delicate : not
 strong
脆弱性
  32 decadence   n. behavior that shows low morals and a great
  love of pleasure, money, fame, etc.
衰落
  33 degeneracy   n. the state of being degenerate 堕落,退化
Section 13
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 authoritarian   n. expecting or requiring people to obey rules or
  laws: not allowing personal freedom
独裁主义的
  2 histrionic a. too emotional or dramatic 不自然的
  3 megalomaniacal a. a condition or mental illness that causes
  people to think that they have great or unlimited
  power or importance
狂妄自大的
4 egalitarian a. aiming for equal wealth, status , etc., for all
  people
平等主义的
  5  indolent a. not liking to work or be active 懒惰的
  6 charismatic a. having, exhibiting, or based on charisma or
 charism
有魅力的
  7  imperturbable a. very calm: very hard to disturb or upset 沉着的
  8 disposition   n. the usual attitude or mood of a person or
animal
性情
  9 volatile a. likely to change in a very sudden or extreme
way
易变的
  10 duplicitous a. deceptive in words or action 两面派的
  11 apathetic a. not having or showing much emotion or
  interest
冷淡的;无兴
趣的
  12 cunning a. getting what is wanted in a clever and often
deceptive way
狡猾的
  13 blithe a. happy and without worry 无忧无虑的
  14 disperse  v. to go or move in different directions: to spread
apart
(使)分散
  15 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
     (信心、权
威等)
  16  intransigent a. completely unwilling to change: very stubborn 不妥协的
  17  feckless a. having or resulting from a weak character or
  nature
没有价值的
  18 munificent a. very generous      (指送礼
者)慷慨的
  19 uncompromising a. not willing to change a decision, opinion,
method, etc.: not willing to make or accept a
 compromise
不妥协的
  20  taciturn a. tending to be quiet: not speaking frequently 沉默寡言的
  21 stump  v. perplex 把 …难住
  22 prototype   n. an original or first model of something from
which other forms are copied or developed
原型
  23  riddle   n. a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question
  posed as a problem to be solved or guessed
谜
  24 paragon   n. a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in
 some way and should be considered a model or
example to be copied
模范
  25 model   n. a person who sets a good example 模型
  26 conundrum   n. a confusing or difficult problem 难解的问题
  27  tangible a. able to be touched or felt 可触摸的
  29 nebulous a. not clear: difficult to see, understand,
describe, etc.
模糊的
  30 nettlesome a. causing vexation 恼人的
  31 vague a. not clear in meaning 模糊的
  32 artifact   n. a usually simple object (such as a tool or
ornament) showing human workmanship or
modification as distinguished from a natural
object
手工艺品
  33 anomaly   n. something that is unusual or unexpected 异常现象
  34 mainstay   n. a very important part of something 支柱
  35 aberration   n. an instance of being different from what is
  normal or usual
脱离常规
  36 blur  v. to become unclear or difficult to see or
  remember
     (使)变模
糊
  37  insightful a. having or showing a very clear understanding
of something
有深刻见解
的
Section 14
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  linger  v. to stay somewhere beyond the usual or
expected time
徘徊
  2 boisterous a. very noisy and active in a lively way 喧闹的
  3 pretentious a. having or showing the unpleasant quality of
  people who want to be regarded as more
  impressive, successful, or important than they
  really are
   自命不凡
的,   自负的
4  idiosyncrasy   n. an unusual way in which a particular person
  behaves or thinks
     (某人特有
的)气质
  5 homogeneity   n. the quality or state of being of a similar kind or
of having a uniform structure or composition
 throughout
   同质
  6 pedestrian a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无
聊的
  7 esoteric a. only taught to or understood by members of a
 special group: hard to understand
深奥难懂的
  8 compelling a. very interesting: able to capture and hold your
attention
   引人入胜的
  9 univocal a. having one meaning only 意义明确的
  10 slacken  v. to become slower or less active: to slow down (使)放慢
  11 surge  v. to suddenly increase to an unusually high level 涌动
  12 commence  v. to begin 开始
  13 spur  v. to encourage (someone) to do or achieve
 something
激励
  14 panacea   n. a remedy for all ills or difficulties 万能之计
  15 enigmatic a. full of mystery and difficult to understand 神秘的
  16  revisionist   n. those who support of ideas and beliefs that
differ from and try to change accepted ideas and
  beliefs especially in a way that is seen as wrong
or dishonest
修正主义者
  17 extravagant a. more than is usual, necessary, or proper 过度的
  18  trivial a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
  19 archaic a. old and no longer useful; of or relating to
ancient times
过时的,旧
的
  20 banal a. boring or ordinary 平庸的;陈腐
的
  21 analogous a. similar in some way 相似的
  22 minuscule a. very small 极不重要的
  23 dim  v. to make (a light) less bright or to become less
  bright
使变暗淡
  24 darken  v. to grow dark 使变暗
  25  flattery   n. praise that is not sincere 奉承(话)
  26 affinity   n. a strong liking for or attraction to someone or
 something
密切关系
  27 controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument
   引起争议的
  28 concession   n. the act or an instance of giving up or admitting
 something
让步,迁就
  29  imperative a. very important 必要的
  30 arduous a. very difficult 艰巨的
  31 precarious a. not safe, strong, or steady 危险的
  32 clandestine a. done in a private place or way: done secretly 秘密的
  33 perilous a. full of danger 危险的
  34 covert a. made, shown, or done in a way that is not
easily seen or noticed: secret or hidden
秘密的
  35 exhilarate  v. to cause (someone) to feel very happy and
excited
使高兴
Section 15
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 metaphorical a. a word or phrase for one thing that is used to
  refer to another thing in order to show or suggest
 that they are similar
隐喻性的
  2 sectarian a. relating to religious or political sects and the
differences between them
派系的
  3 baroque a. having many details or too many details 复杂精美的
4 cosmopolitan a. having worldwide rather than limited or
  provincial scope or bearing
见多识广的
a. composed of persons, constituents, or
elements from all or many parts of the world
来自各地的
a. found in most parts of the world and under
 varied ecological conditions
世界各地都
有的
  5 capricious a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
  6  insular a. separated from other people or cultures 孤立的
  7 mercenary a. caring only about making money 唯利是图的
  8  idealistic a. having a strong belief in perfect standards and
 trying to achieve them, even when this is not
  realistic
理想的
  9  intransigent a. completely unwilling to change: very stubborn 坚持的,不
妥协的
  10 sycophancy   n. obsequious flattery 拍马屁
  11 solitude   n. a state or situation in which you are alone
  usually because you want to be
独处
  12 obeisance   n. respect for someone or something 敬意
  13 mixed a. combining
  kind
characteristics of more than one 混合的
a. including or accompanied by inconsistent,
  incompatible, or contrary elements
前后不一致
的
  14 debilitate  v. to make (someone or something) weak 使虚弱
  15 mimic  v. to copy (someone or someone's behavior or
 speech) especially for humor
模仿
  16 plentitude   n. a large number or amount of something 充分
  17 privation   n. a lack or loss of the basic things that people
  need to live properly
匮乏
  18 health a. a condition in which someone or something is
 thriving or doing well
繁荣
  19 debunk  v. to show that something (such as a belief or
 theory) is not true: to show the falseness of (a
 story, idea, statement, etc.)
揭穿真相
  20  intangible   n. that does not exist as a physical thing but is
 still valuable to a company
     (指企业资
产)无形的
  21 malady   n. a disease or illness 疾病
  22 assuage  v. to make (something, such as an unpleasant
 feeling) less painful, severe, etc.
缓和,减轻
  23 plague   n. a disease that causes death and that spreads
quickly to a large number of people
瘟疫,灾害
  24 wary a. not having or showing complete trust in
 someone or something that could be dangerous
or cause trouble
谨慎的
  25 muddle  v. to cause confusion in (someone or someone's
mind)
   困惑
  26 convivial a. of or relating to social events where people
 can eat, drink, and talk in a friendly way with
others
好交际的
  27 hostile a. of or relating to an enemy 怀有敌意的
  28  intricacy   n. the quality or state of being complex or having
many parts
错综复杂
  29 profusion   n. a large amount of something 丰富
  30  resurgence   n. a growth or increase that occurs after a period
without growth or increase
复苏
  31 upheaval   n. a major change or period of change that
 causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
剧变
  32  imminent a. happening very soon 即将发生的
  33 stern a. very serious especially in an unfriendly way 严厉的
  34 prophetic a. correctly stating what will happen in the future 预言的
  35  indifferent a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
 concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
  36 apathetic a. not having or showing much emotion or
  interest
冷淡的;无兴
趣的
  37 altruism   n. feelings and behavior that show a desire to
  help other people and a lack of selfishness
利他
  38  fecundity   n. producing or able to produce many babies,
 young animals, or plants
多产,肥沃
  39  fertility   n. the ability to support the growth of many
  plants
肥沃
Section 16
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 disciplined a. obeying the rules 遵守纪律的
  2  formidable a. very difficult to deal with 令人敬畏的
  3 specious a. appearing to be true but actually false 假的
4 ambivalent a. having or showing simultaneous and
 contradictory attitudes or feelings toward
 something or someone
矛盾的
  5 perfunctory a. used to describe something that is done
without energy or enthusiasm because of habit
or because it is expected
敷衍的
  6 egregious a. very bad and easily noticed 极坏的
  7 empirical a. based on testing or experience    以观察或实
验为依据的
  8  inductive a. using particular examples to reach a general
 conclusion about something
归纳的
  9 anonymous a. not named or identified 匿名的
  10 evenhanded a. not favoring one side or group over another 公平的
  11 out of NA    由于
  12 scathing a. very harsh or severe 严厉的
  13 confessional a. telling private information about a person's life    自白的
  14 superficial a. concerned only with what is obvious or
apparent: not thorough or complete
粗略的
a. affecting only the outer part or surface of
 something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
a. lying close to the surface 表层的
  15 aspirant   n. a person who tries to become something: a
  person who aspires to do or to be something
有抱负的
  16  innovative a. introducing or using new ideas or methods 创新的
  17  refinement   n. the act or process of improving something 改良, 提纯
  18 ubiquity   n. presence everywhere or in many places
especially simultaneously
无所不在
  19 omnipresence   n. the state of being everywhere at once 无所不在
  20  indict  v. to formally decide that someone should be put
on trial for a crime
起诉
  21  rehabilitate  v. to bring (someone or something) back to a
  normal, healthy condition after an illness, injury,
drug problem, etc.
使复原
  22 exalt  v. to praise (someone or something) highly 赞扬
  23 valorize  v. to assign value or merit to 赞扬
  24 emulate  v. to try to be like (someone or something you
admire)
模仿
  25 excoriate  v. to criticize (someone or something) very
  harshly
指责
  26 content a. pleased and satisfied: not needing more 满足
  27 betray  v. to give information about (a person, group,
 country, etc.) to an enemy
背叛
 v. to show (something, such as a feeling or
desire) without wanting or trying to
     (无意中)
流露情感
  28 quandary   n. a situation in which you are confused about
what to do
左右为难
  29 ploy   n. a clever trick or plan that is used to get
 someone to do something or to gain an
advantage over someone
策略
  30 dilemma   n. a situation in which you have to make a
difficult choice
进退两难
Section 17
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  irreverent a. having or showing a lack of respect for
 someone or something that is usually treated
with respect
不敬的
  2 usher  v. to lead (someone) to a place 开创,引领
  3 criticize  v. to express disapproval of (someone or
 something)
批评
4 sympathetic a. feeling or showing concern about someone
who is in a bad situation
有同情心的
  5 sycophantic a. attempting to win favor by flattery 拍马屁的
  6 sentimental a. based on, showing, or resulting from feelings
or emotions rather than reason or thought
感情用事的
  7 censorious a. having or showing a tendency to criticize
 someone or something severely: very critical
苛责的
  8 pedantic a. marked by a narrow focus on or display of
  learning especially its trivial aspects
迂腐的
  9 eliminate  v. to remove (something that is not wanted or
  needed)
消除
 v. to defeat and remove from a competition 淘汰
  10 wherewithal   n. the money, skill, etc., that is needed to get or
do something
   (某一特定
用途的)必
要设备
  11  reputation   n. the way in which people think of someone or
 something
名誉
  12 solemnity   n. the quality of being formal or serious 庄严
  13 panache   lots of energy and style 潇洒;派头
  14 disguise  v. to hide (something) so that it will not be seen
or noticed
掩盖
  15 diminish  v. to become or to cause (something) to become
  less in size, importance, etc.
减少
  16 precede  v. to happen, go, or come before (something or
 someone)
在 …之前发
生或出现
  17 supplement   n. something that is added to something else in
order to make it complete
增补
  18 supplant  v. to take the place of (someone or something
 that is old or no longer used or accepted)
代替
  19  inadequacy   n. the condition of being not enough or not good
enough
不充分
  20 debunk  v. to show that something (such as a belief or
 theory) is not true: to show the falseness of (a
 story, idea, statement, etc.)
揭穿真相
  21 speculative a. based on guesses or ideas about what might
  happen or be true rather than on facts
推理的
  22 coincidence   n. a situation in which events happen at the
 same time in a way that is not planned or
expected
巧合
  23 credulous a. too ready to believe things: easily fooled or
 cheated
易受骗的
  24 pseudoscience   n. a system of theories, assumptions, and
methods erroneously regarded as scientific
伪科学
  25 scold  v. a person who often criticizes other people in
an angry way
责骂
  26 endeavor  v. to seriously or continually try to do (something) 尝试
  n. a serious effort or attempt 努力
  27 abstraction   n. a thought or thoughts about general qualities
or ideas rather than people or things
抽象
  28  liberalization   n. the act of making less strict    自由化
  29 abnegate  v. deny or renounce 放弃
  30  recapitulate  v. to give a brief summary of something 摘要
  31 accretion   n. a gradual process in which layers of a material
are formed as small amounts are added over
 time
堆积
  32 elusive a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
  33 artifact   n. a usually simple object (such as a tool or
ornament) showing human workmanship or
modification as distinguished from a natural
object
手工艺品
  34 elitist   n. a person who is or regards himself or herself
as a member of a socially elite group
杰出人物
  35 scrutiny   n. the act of carefully examining something
especially in a critical way
仔细的观察
  36 censure   n. official strong criticism 责备
  37 patriotic a. having or showing great love and support for
 your country
爱国主义的
  38 sentiment   n. feelings of love, sympathy, kindness, etc. 感情
  39 wrap  v. to cover (something) by winding or folding a
  piece of material around it
用 …包裹
40 panoply   n. a group or collection that is impressive
  because it is so big or because it includes so
many different kinds of people or things
全套
41 spike   n. an abrupt sharp increase (as in prices or
  rates)
   (价格、数
量的)突然
上升
42 upsurge   n. a rapid or sudden increase or rise 高涨
43 harbinger   n. something that shows what is coming 预兆
44 portent   n. a sign or warning that something usually bad
or unpleasant is going to happen
预兆
45  lull   n. a brief time when an action or activity stops    间歇
 v. to cause (someone) to feel safe and relaxed
  instead of careful and alert
哄骗,  使放
松警惕
46  respite   n. a short period of time when you are able to
 stop doing something that is difficult or
  unpleasant or when something difficult or
  unpleasant stops or is delayed
暂缓
47  incisive a. very clear and direct: able to explain difficult
  ideas clearly and confidently
透彻的
48 gratify  v. to make (someone) happy or satisfied 使满意
49 entice  v. to attract (someone) especially by offering or
 showing something that is appealing, interesting,
etc.
怂恿
  50 perplex  v. to confuse (someone) very much 使迷惑
  51 amalgam   n. a combination or mixture of different things 混合物
  52 collegiality   n. the cooperative relationship of colleagues 共同掌权
  53 meticulous a. very careful about doing something in an
extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
  54 eminence   n. a person of high rank or achievements 显赫,卓越
  55  tenacity   n. the quality or state of being persistent    固执
  56 encyclopedic a. dealing with or knowing a subject thoroughly
or completely
学识渊博的
  57  long-winded a. using too many words in speaking or writing    啰嗦的
  58 exhaustive a. including all possibilities: very thorough 全面彻底的
  59  rambling a. to go from one subject to another without any
 clear purpose or direction
冗长含糊的
  60 overbearing a. often trying to control the behavior of other
  people in an annoying or unwanted way
傲慢的
  61 undiscriminating a. not marked by discrimination 一视同仁的
Section 18
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1  invoke  v. to refer to (something) in support of your ideas 提出或授
   引 … 以支持
或证明
  2 concur  v. to agree with someone or something 意见一致
  3 erudite a. having or showing knowledge that is learned
  by studying
博学的
4  innovative a. introducing or using new ideas or methods 创新的
  5 contentious a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree    引起争议的
a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
  6 methodical a. done by using a careful and organized
  procedure
有条不紊的
  7 chronology   n. a record of the order in which a series of
events happened
年代学;
  8 synopses   n. a short description of the most important
  information about something: a summary or
outline
   (著作或作
   品的)大纲
  9 awry a. not working correctly or happening in the
expected way
错误的
  10 astute a. very alert and aware: clever 精明的
  11 customary a. usually done in a particular situation or at a
  particular place or time
   习惯的
  12  interference   n. something that gets in the way as an obstacle 妨碍
  13 acquiesce  v. to accept, agree, or allow something to
  happen by staying silent or by not arguing
默许
  14 empower  v. to give official authority or legal power to
  (someone)
给(某
人)  … 的权
力
  15 overextend  v. to extend or stretch (something) too far 过分扩展
  16 pseudonym   n. a name that someone (such as a writer) uses
  instead of his or her real name
化名
  17  remuneration   n. an amount of money paid to someone for the
work that person has done
酬金
  18 endeavor  v. to seriously or continually try to do (something) 尝试
  n. a serious effort or attempt 努力
  19  languish  v. to continue for a long time without activity or
  progress in an unpleasant or unwanted situation
衰败
  20 proliferate  v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  21  jettison  v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
  22 high-minded a. having or showing intelligence and a strong
moral character
高尚的
  23 unimpeachable a. very reliable and trusted: not able to be
doubted or questioned
无可指责的
  24  ingenious a. very smart or clever: having or showing
  ingenuity
聪明的
  25 blameless a. free of guilt 无可指责的
  26 unassuming a. not having or showing a desire to be noticed,
  praised, etc.
谦逊的
  27 complimentary a. expressing praise or admiration for someone
or something
赞美的
  28 acerbic a. sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in
 temper, mood, or tone
尖酸的
  29 cutting a. inclined or likely to wound the feelings of
others especially because of a ruthless
  incisiveness
尖酸的
  30 praise  v. to say or write good things about (someone or
 something)
赞扬
  31 punctuate  v. to give emphasis to 强调
  32 correspondence   n. the letters or e-mails that people write to each
other
信件
  33 self-deprecating a. done in a way that makes your own
achievements or abilities seem unimportant
谦虚的
  34 arcane a. known or knowable only to a few people 晦涩难解的
  35 seditious a. arousing to action or rebellion 煽动性的
  36 quixotic a. hopeful or romantic in a way that is not
  practical
不切实际的
  37  idealistic a. having a strong belief in perfect standards and
 trying to achieve them, even when this is not
  realistic
理想的
  38 confound  v. to surprise and confuse (someone or
 something)
使混淆
 v. to prove (someone or something) wrong 证明 …有误
  39 perplexing a. lacking clarity of meaning 使人困惑的
Section 19
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 quixotic a. hopeful or romantic in a way that is not
  practical
不切实际的
  2 prescient a. able to know or predict what was going to
  happen in the future
有预知能力
的
  3 banal a. boring or ordinary 平庸的;陈腐
的
4 viable a. capable of being done or used 切实可行的
  5 melodramatic a. emotional in a way that is very extreme or
exaggerated: extremely dramatic or emotional
感情夸张的
  6 keep sth. at bay NA 阻挡,抵制
  7 mawkish a. sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated
way
易伤感的
  8 austerity   n. a simple and plain quality 朴素
  9 ostentatious a. displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way
 that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or
envy
炫耀的
  10 emotive a. of or relating to emotions 表现感情的
  11 mimic  v. to copy (someone or someone's behavior or
 speech) especially for humor
模仿
  12  impressive a. deserving attention, admiration, or respect 不俗的;了不
起的
  13  remunerative a. paying a lot of money 有酬劳的
  14 spartan a. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of
  luxury and comfort
   (生活方式)
简朴的,清
苦的
  n. a person of great courage and self-discipline 勇敢守纪律
的人
  15 conceivable a. able to be imagined 可想到的
  16 commonplace   n. something commonly found 平庸,普通
  n. an obvious or trite comment 陈腔滥调
  17 sophisticated a. highly developed and complex 复杂的
  18 erratic a. acting, moving, or changing
  not expected or usual
in ways that are 反复无常
  19 periphery   n. the outside edge of an area 边缘地带
  20 altruistic a. showing concern for the happiness and
welfare of other people rather than for yourself
无私心的
  21 disciplined a. obeying the rules 遵守纪律的
  22  illusory a. based on something that is not true or real:
  based on an illusion
虚幻的
  23 deliberate a. done or said in a way that is planned or
  intended: done or said on purpose; done or
decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重
的
  24 vanish  v. to disappear entirely without a clear
explanation
消失
  25 evanescent a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  26 cumbersome a. hard to handle or manage because of size or
weight
笨重的
a. complicated and hard to do 复杂难做的
  27 unwieldy a. difficult to handle, control, or deal with
  because of being large, heavy, or complex
笨重的
  28 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  29 peculiarity   n. something that is unusual or peculiar in a
  person or thing
特性
  30 gravitate  v. to be attracted to or toward something or
 someone
被吸引
  31 eccentricity   n. the quality of being strange or unusual in
  behavior
怪癖
  32 predilection   n. a natural liking for something 嗜好
  33 vacillation   n. inability to take a stand 犹豫不决
  34 proclivity   n. a strong natural liking for something that is
  usually bad
癖性
  35 wavering   n. indecision in speech or action 犹豫
  36 coward   n. lacking courage 胆小鬼
  37  fierce a. very violent    凶猛的
  38 consensus   n. a general agreement about something 一致同意
  39  fractious a. full of anger and disagreement 易怒的
a. hard to manage or control 难对付的
40  restive a. feeling bored or impatient while waiting for
 something to happen or change
难以驾驭的
41 apathetic a. not having or showing much emotion or
  interest
冷淡的;无兴
趣的
42 cynical a. believing that people are generally selfish and
dishonest
认为人皆自
私的
43 compliant a. willing to do whatever you are asked or
ordered to do
遵从的
44  tractable a. easily managed or controlled 易驾驭的
45 snag   n. an unexpected problem or difficulty 小困难或障
碍
46 hitch   n. a hidden problem that makes something more
 complicated or difficult to do
小障碍
47 upshot   n. the final result 结果
Section 20
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  tractable a. easily managed or controlled 易驾驭的
  2  impassive a. not showing emotion 无感情的
  3 solitary a. separate from other people or things 独自的
4 sluggish a. moving slowly or lazily 行动迟缓的
  5  impotency   n. the quality of lacking strength or power 无力
  6 paralyze  v. to make powerless or ineffective 使不能正常
活动
  7 demoralize  v. to cause (someone) to lose hope, courage, or
 confidence
使泄气
  8 assuage  v. to make (something, such as an unpleasant
 feeling) less painful, severe, etc.
缓和,减轻
  9 galvanize  v. to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock 激励
  10 exasperate  v. to make (someone) very angry or annoyed 使恶化
  11 homogeneous a. made up of the same kind of people or things    同类的
  12 daunting a. tending to make people afraid or less
 confident
令人畏惧的
  13 disinterested a. not influenced by personal feelings, opinions,
or concerns
公正的
a. not interested 冷漠;无兴趣
  14 counterpart   n. someone or something that has the same job
or purpose as another
对应的人或
物
  15  interference   n. something that gets in the way as an obstacle 妨碍
  16 encumber  v. to cause problems or difficulties for (someone
or something)
妨碍
  17  replete a. having much or plenty of something: filled with
 something
充满的
  18 hinder  v. to make (something, such as a task or action)
 slow or difficult
妨碍
  19 discretionary a. done or used when necessary    自由决定的
  20 bureaucratic a. using or connected with many complicated
  rules and ways of doing things
官僚主义的
  21 skirt  v. to avoid (something) especially because it is
difficult or will cause problems
避开
  22 scrutinize  v. to examine carefully especially in a critical way 仔细检查
  23 counter  v. to reply to sb. by trying to prove that what they
 said is not true
反驳
  24  revelation   n. a secret or surprising fact that is made known 揭露
  25 distort  v. to change so as to make untrue or inaccurate 歪曲
  26 carnivore   n. an animal that feeds on meat 食肉动物
  27 deemphasize  v. to reduce in relative importance 使不重要
  28  implement  v. to begin to do or use (something, such as a
  plan)
实施
  29 check  v. to slow or bring to a stop    中止
  30 doom  v. to make (someone or something) certain to
 fail, suffer, die, etc.
厄运
  31 bypass  v. to avoid or ignore especially to get something
done quicker
避开
  32  tenure   n. the right to keep a job (especially the job of
  being a professor at a college or university) for
as long as you want to have it
     (尤指大学
教师的)终
身职位
  33  firmness   n. the quality of being steady or securely and
  immovably fixed in place
坚决
  34 universality   n. the quality of being universal 通用性
  35 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  36  transient a. not lasting long 短暂的
  37 spur  v. to encourage (someone) to do or achieve
 something
激励
  38 assailable a. not defended or capable of being defended 易攻击的
  39 presume  v. to think that (something) is true without
  knowing that it is true
推测
40 animate a. possessing or characterized by life 有生气
 v. to give spirit and support 激励,推动
41  thwart  v. to prevent (someone) from doing something or
 to stop (something) from happening
阻挠
Section 21
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 perfunctory a. used to describe something that is done
without energy or enthusiasm because of habit
or because it is expected
敷衍的
  2 egregious a. very bad and easily noticed 极坏的
  3 empirical a. based on testing or experience 基于观察或
经验的
4  inductive a. using particular examples to reach a general
 conclusion about something
归纳的
  5 plausible a. possibly true 貌似有理的
  6 uncontested a. contest 无争议的
  7 unproven a. not tested and shown to be good, true, or
  useful
未被证实的
  8 circuitous a. not straight, short, and direct 迂回的
  9 pessimistic a. having or showing a lack of hope for the
 future: expecting bad things to happen
悲观的
  10 degenerative a. causing the body or part of the body to
  become weaker or less able to function as time
  passes
退步的
  11 spontaneous a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
way and without a lot of thought or planning
   自然的
a. doing things that have not been planned but
 that seem enjoyable and worth doing at a
  particular time
   自发的
  12 auspicious a. showing or suggesting that future success is
  likely
有利的
  13 contention   n. something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea)
 that is argued or stated
争论
  14 sound a. in good health 健全的
a. free from mistakes 合理的,正确
的
a. solid and strong 可靠的
  15 destructive a. causing a very large amount of damage 毁灭性的
  16  intriguing a. extremely interesting 迷人的
  17  retroactive a. effective from a particular date in the past 追溯的
  18  innocuous a. causing no injury 无害的
a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
  19  intrinsic a. belonging to the essential nature of a thing    固有的,内
在的
  20  rationale   n. an underlying reason 根本原因
  21 precedent a. a similar action or event that happened at an
earlier time
在先的
  n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  22 gainsay  v. to deny or disagree with (something) 否认
  23 stifle  v. to stop from doing or expressing something 阻止,   扼杀
  24 disregard  v. /n. to ignore (something) or treat (something)
as unimportant
忽视,轻视
  25 ancillary a. providing something additional to a main part
or function
辅助的
  26 distortion   n. the act of twisting out of shape or making
  inaccurate
扭曲
  27 disguise  v. to hide (something) so that it will not be seen
or noticed
掩盖
  28  incursion   n. a sudden invasion or attack 侵入
  29 corrupt  v. to change (a book, computer file, etc.) from
 the correct or original form
破坏
 v. to cause (someone or something) to become
dishonest, immoral, etc: bribe
使腐败
  30 expedite  v. to cause (something) to happen faster 迅速完成
  31 omnipresent a. present in all places at all times 无所不在的
  32 diminutive a. very small 小的
  33 ubiquitous a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
  34 minuscule a. very small 非常小的
  35 ethereal a. of or relating to the regions beyond the earth 缥缈的;超
凡的
  36 elaborate a. made or done with great care or with much
detail
精巧的
 v. to give more details about something 详尽说明
  37 domestic a. relating to or involving someone's home or
 family
家用的
  38 empiricism   n. the practice of basing ideas and theories on
 testing and experience
经验主义
  39 startling a. very surprising, shocking, or frightening 令人吃惊的
40 speculative a. based on guesses or ideas about what might
  happen or be true rather than on facts
推理的
41 conjectural a. of the nature of or involving or based on
 conjecture
推测的
42  judicious a. having or showing good judgment    明智的
43 quiescence   n. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary)
  inaction
静止
44  turbulence   n. a state of confusion, violence, or disorder 骚乱
45  isolation   n. the state of being in a place or situation that is
 separate from others
隔离
Section 22
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  ingenious a. very smart or clever: having or showing
  ingenuity
聪明的
  2  fanciful a. coming from the imagination 空想的,不
现实的
  3 scrupulous a. careful in doing what is right and proper 严谨的;
4  radical a. very new and different from what is traditional
or ordinary
标新立异
a. very basic and important 根本的
  5 vapid a. dull or boring 乏味的
  6  jejune a. not interesting 乏味的
a. too simple 幼稚的
  7 didactic a. designed or intended to teach people
 something
说教的
  8 dogmatic a. expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if
 they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted
   固执己见
的,教条的
  9  tendentious a. strongly favoring a particular point of view in a
way that may cause argument
有偏见的
  10 arcane a. known or knowable only to a few people 晦涩难解的
  11 narrow a. limited in size or extent 狭隘的
  12 empiricism   n. the practice of basing ideas and theories on
 testing and experience
经验主义
  13 utilitarianism   n. the belief that a morally good action is one
 that helps the greatest number of people
功利主义
  14 parochialism   n. the quality or state of being parochial 狭隘
  15  forbear  v. to choose not to do (something that you could
do) : to avoid doing or saying (something)
忍耐
  16 purport  v. to claim to be or do a particular thing when this
 claim may not be true
   自称
  17 erratic a. acting, moving, or changing
  not expected or usual
in ways that are 反复无常
  18 erudite a. having or showing knowledge that is learned
  by studying
博学的
  19 surfeit   n. an amount that is too much or more than
  need
you 过量
  20 paralyze  v. to make powerless or ineffective 使不能正常
活动
  21 virtue   n. a good and moral quality (好)品德
  22 conundrum   n. a confusing or difficult problem 难解的问题
  23  revelation   n. a secret or surprising fact that is made known 揭露
  24  forgo  v. to give up the use or enjoyment of (something) 放弃(想做
的事或想得
之物)
  25  forestall  v. to stop (something) from happening or to
 cause (something) to happen at a later time
预先阻止
  27 superficial a. concerned only with what is obvious or
apparent: not thorough or complete
粗略的
a. affecting only the outer part or surface of
 something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
a. lying close to the surface 表层的
  28 preclude  v. to prevent (someone) from doing something 阻止
  29 elicit  v. to get (a response, information, etc.) from
 someone
   引出
  30 bar  v. to prevent or forbid (someone) from doing
 something
阻碍
  31 aerial a. taken or seen from an airplane 空中的
  32 manifest  v. to show (something) clearly 表明
a. able to be seen : clearly shown or visible    明显的
  33 undercut  v. to make (something) weaker or less effective 削弱
  34 mitigate  v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
  painful
减少,减轻
  35 diminish  v. to become or to cause (something) to become
  less in size, importance, etc.
减少
  36  indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
  37 primitive a. of, belonging to, or seeming to come from an
early time in the very ancient past
原始的
a. very simple and basic 基本的
  38  intelligible a. capable of being understood or
 comprehended
   明白易懂的
  39  rudimentary a. basic or simple 基本的
a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全
的
40  insipid a. dull or boring 枯燥的
41 bitter a. having a strong and often unpleasant flavor
 that is the opposite of sweet
苦的,痛苦
的痛苦的
   tongkude
42 conjure up NA 想起
43 strip away NA 剥去
Section 23
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    unmanageable a. hard or impossible to handle or control 难管理的
  2    small a. not very important 无足轻重的
  3    deceptive a. intended to make someone believe
 something that is not true
骗人的
4    chronological a. arranged in the order that things happened
or came to be
按发生时间
顺序排列的
  5    paucity   n. an amount that is less than what is needed
or wanted
缺乏
  6    stem from NA 源于
  7    transparency   n. the quality of sth, such as a situation or an
argument, that makes it easy to understand
易懂;清
楚;透明度
  8    youthful a. having or showing the freshness or energy
of someone who is young
青春
  9    genuine a. actual, real, or true : not false or fake;
 sincere and honest
真正的;真
诚的
  10    halfhearted a. lacking enthusiasm or interest 不认真的
  11    pragmatic a. dealing with the problems that exist in a
 specific situation in a reasonable and logical
way instead of depending on ideas and
 theories
实际的
  12    deem  v. to think of (someone or something) in a
  particular way
认为
  13    condemn  v. to say in a strong and definite way that
 someone or something is bad or wrong
谴责
  14    condone  v. to forgive or approve (something that is
 considered wrong)
宽恕
  15    inert a. unable or slow to move or react 迟钝的;无
生气的
  16    jubilant a. feeling or expressing great joy 欢呼的
  17    sensuous a. pleasant, attractive, or appealing in a way
 that produces or suggests feelings of physical
or sexual pleasure
愉悦感官的
  18    enervate  v. to make (someone or something) very weak
or tired
使衰弱
  19    circumscribe  v. to limit the size or amount of (something) 限制
  20    augment  v. to increase the size or amount of
  (something)
增加
  21    foreground  v. to make (something) more important 强调,突出
  22    circumvent  v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such
as a law or rule)
避免
  23    static a. showing little or no change, action, or
  progress
静止的
  24    proselytizer   n. a person who tries to persuade people to
 join a religion, cause, or group
改变宗教信
仰者
  25    sage   n. a very wise person 贤人
  26    deliberation   n. careful thought or discussion done in order
 to make a decision
深思熟虑
  27    flamboyant a. having a very noticeable quality that attracts
a lot of attention
华丽的
  28    import   n. importance 重要性
  29    intelligible a. capable of being understood or
 comprehended
明白易懂的
  30    orthodox   n. accepted as true or correct by most people :
 supporting or believing what most people think
  is true
传统
  31    readable a. easy and enjoyable to read 易懂的
  32    voluble a. talking a lot in an energetic and rapid way 爱说话的
  33    accession   n. the act of assenting or agreeing 同意,赞同
  34    acquiescence   n. passive acceptance or submission 默许
  35    subvert  v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a
government, political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
  36    abnegate  v. deny or renounce 放弃
  37    repudiate  v. to refuse to accept or support (something) 拒绝接受
  38    slumber  v. sleep 睡眠
  39    somnolent a. of a kind likely to induce sleep 瞌睡的
40    impartial a. not partial or biased : treating or affecting all
equally
公平的
41    lethargic a. feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest
  in doing things
昏睡的
42    laconic a. using few words in speech or writing 言简意赅的
43    befuddled a. utterly confused or puzzled 迷糊的
44    evenhanded a. not favoring one side or group over another 公平的
45    fatigue   n. the state of being very tired 疲劳
Section 24
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 dispersal   n. the process or result of the spreading of
organisms from one place to another
分散
  2  inveterate a. firmly established by long persistence      (习惯等)
根深蒂固的
  3  routine a. a regular way of doing things in a particular
order
例行的;日常
的
4 conjectural a. of the nature of or involving or based on
 conjecture
推测的
  5 derivative a. not new or original 非原创的
  6 convoluted a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
  7 harrowing a. very distressing or painful 悲惨的
  8 naïve a. having or showing a lack of experience or
  knowledge: innocent or simple
天真的
  9 exaggeration   n. the state of thinking of or describing
 something as larger or greater than it really is
夸张
  10 deception   n. the act of making someone believe something
 that is not true
欺诈
  11 virtually adv. very nearly: almost entirely 几乎
  12 penalty   n. punishment for breaking a rule or law 惩罚
  13 premeditate  v. to think about and plan beforehand 预先考虑
  14 alienate  v. to make (someone) unfriendly: to cause
  (someone) to stop being friendly, helpful, etc.,
 towards you
使疏远
  15 embolden  v. to make (someone) more confident 鼓励
  16 encumber  v. to cause problems or difficulties for (someone
or something)
妨碍
  17 seize  v. to use legal or official power to take
  (something)
抓住
  18 derisive a. expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule
or scorn
嘲笑的
  19 contemplate  v. to think deeply or carefully about (something) 深思熟虑
  20 alien a. not familiar or like other things you have
  known
   陌生的
  21  intuitive a. having the ability to know or understand things
without any proof or evidence: having or
 characterized by intuition
凭直觉获知
的
  22  lambast  v. to criticize (someone or something) very
  harshly
严厉斥责某
人
  23  lucrative a. producing money or wealth 赚钱的
  24 esteem   n. respect and affection 尊敬
  25 animate  v. having life : alive or living 使 …有生气
  26 erudite a. having or showing knowledge that is learned
  by studying
博学的
  27 aversion   n. a strong feeling of not liking something 厌恶
  28 staleness   n. the state of boring or unoriginal 陈腐
  29  inferable a. being able to form (an opinion) from evidence 能推理的
  30 entail  v. to have (something) as a part, step, or result 牵扯
  31 coincident a. happening at the same time    同时发生的
  32 antecedent a. earlier in time 在先的
  33 bypass  v. to avoid or ignore especially to get something
done quicker
避开
  34 exacerbate  v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.)
worse
使恶化
  35 magnify  v. to make (something) seem greater or more
  important than it is
放大
  36 circumvent  v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as
a law or rule)
避免
  37 evanescence   n. the state or quality of lasting only for a short
 time
瞬息
  38 demise   n. the end of something that is thought of as
  being like a death
消亡
  39 decay  v. to be slowly destroyed by natural processes:
 to be slowly broken down by the natural
  processes that destroy a dead plant or body
衰败
40 deterioration   n. the act or process of becoming worse 恶化,   衰退
41 weird a. unusual or strange 奇怪的
42 shackle  v. to prevent free action 妨碍
43 stifle  v. to stop from doing or expressing something 阻止,扼杀
44 enliven  v. to make (something) more interesting, lively,
or enjoyable
使生动
45 admonish  v. to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses
disapproval or criticism
训诫, 轻责
 v. to tell or urge (someone) to do something 力劝
Section 25
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 sparse   present only in small amounts 稀疏的
  2  teem  v. to be full of something 充满
  3  roil  v. to cause (someone or something) to become
 very agitated or disturbed
扰乱
4 ebb  v. a point or condition of decline 减少
  5 bar  v. to prevent or forbid (someone) from doing
 something
阻碍
  6 eminent a. successful, well-known and respected 杰出的
  7  ridicule  v. to laugh at and make jokes about (someone or
 something) in a cruel or harsh way
嘲笑
  8 scrutinize  v. to examine carefully especially in a critical way 仔细检查
  9 embellish  v. to decorate (something) by adding special
details and features: to make (something) more
appealing or attractive
润色
  10 underrate  v. to rate or value (someone or something) too
  low
轻视
  11 scholarship   n. serious formal study or research of a subject 学术研究
  12 anthropogenic a. of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of
  human beings on nature
人类活动产
生的
  13  triumph   n. a great or important victory; a great success or
achievement
胜利
  14 disseminate  v. to cause (something, such as information) to
go to many people
散布
  15 molder  v. to rot slowly especially from not being used: to
decay slowly
腐朽
  16  indifference   n. lack of interest in or concern about
 something : an indifferent attitude or feeling
漠不关心;中
立
  17 glory   n. public praise, honor, and fame 光荣
  18 subtle a. not obvious 不明显的
  19 dynamics   n. a pattern or process of change, growth, or
activity
动态
  20  rote a. learned or memorized by rote 死记硬背的
  21 condone  v. to forgive or approve (something that is
 considered wrong)
宽恕
  22 patriotic a. having or showing great love and support for
 your country
爱国主义的
  23 sentiment   n. feelings of love, sympathy, kindness, etc. 感情
  24 wrap  v. to cover (something) by winding or folding a
  piece of material around it
用 …包裹
  25 panoply   n. a group or collection that is impressive
  because it is so big or because it includes so
many different kinds of people or things
全套
  26 spike   n. an abrupt sharp increase (as in prices or
  rates)
   (价格、数
量的)突然
上升
  27 elitist   n. a person who is or regards himself or herself
as a member of a socially elite group
杰出人物
  28 cluster   n. a group of things or people that are close
 together
     (人或动物
的)群,
   团,组
  29 expansionist   n. the belief that a country should grow larger : a
  policy of increasing a country's size by
expanding its territory
领土扩张论
者
  30 hierarchical a. of, relating to, or arranged in a hierarchy 按等级划分
的
  31 heterogeneous a. consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients
or constituents: mixed
成分混杂的
  32 stratify  v. to divide or arrange into classes, castes, or
 social strata
按等级分化
  33 stagnation   n. a state or condition marked by lack of flow,
movement, or development
停滞
  34  initiate  v. to cause the beginning of (something) : to start
or begin (something)
开始
  35  repudiate  v. to refuse to accept or support (something) 拒绝接受
  36  recant  v. to publicly say that you no longer have an
opinion or belief that you once had
公开宣布放
弃(原先的
信仰、观点
等)
  37 maintain  v. to cause to exist or continue without changing 保持
 v. to affirm in or as if in argument 断言
  38 concede  v. to say that you accept or do not deny the truth
or existence of (something): to admit (something)
  usually in an unwilling way
让步
  39 grant  v. to admit (something) although it does not
agree with or support your opinion
授予,承认
40  rosy a. having or producing hope for success or
  happiness in the future
乐观的
41 encomium   n. glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise 赞美词
42  tribute   n. something that you say, give, or do to show
  respect or affection for someone
致敬,   颂词
43 publicity   n. attention that is given to someone or
 something by newspapers, magazines, television
  news programs, etc.
     (媒体的)
关注,宣传
Section 26
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 superfluous a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
  2  intrinsic a. belonging to the essential nature of a thing    固有的,内
在的
  3 exaggerate  v. to think of or describe something as larger or
greater than it really is
夸张
4  idealize  v. to think of or represent (someone or
 something) as being perfect
使理想化
  5 exalt  v. to praise (someone or something) highly 赞扬
  6 aver  v. to say (something) in a very strong and
definite way
   <正>断言
  7  feign  v. to pretend to feel or be affected by
  (something)
假装
  8 avow  v. to declare or state (something) in an open and
  public way
公开声明
  9 exude  v. to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly
or strongly
显露
  10 pugnacious a. showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue 好挑衅的
  11 deferential a. showing or expressing respect and high
  regard due a superior or an elder
恭敬的
  12 condescending a. showing or characterized by a patronizing or
 superior attitude toward others
傲慢的
  13 embargo   n. a government order that limits trade in some
way
禁运(令)
  14  treatise   n. a book, article, etc., that discusses a subject
 carefully and thoroughly
专题论文
  15 endeavor  v. to seriously or continually try to do (something) 尝试
  n. a serious effort or attempt 努力
  16  languish  v. to continue for a long time without activity or
  progress in an unpleasant or unwanted situation
衰败
  17 proliferate  v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  18  jettison  v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
  19 precedent a. a similar action or event that happened at an
earlier time
在先的
  n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  20  recession   n. a period of reduced business activity 经济衰退
  21  rampant a. existing or growing greatly and quickly 疯长的
  22 slump  v. to decrease suddenly and by a large amount 暴跌
  23 scandal   n. an occurrence in which people are shocked
and upset because of behavior that is morally or
  legally wrong
丑闻
  24 atypical a. not typical: not usual or normal 非典型的
  25 ambiguous a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
  26 consolidate  v. to make (something, such as a position of
  power or control) stronger or more secure
巩固
  27 counterforce   n. a force that opposes another force 反击力
  28 concomitant   n. something that happens at the same time as
 something else
伴随发生的
事
a. happening at the same time as something
else
   同时发生的
  29 elusive a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
  30  futility   n. the quality or state of being ineffective 无效
  31 unease   n. a feeling of worry or unhappiness 不安
  32 pointles a. having no meaning, purpose, or effect 无意义,空
洞
  33 sloth   n. the quality or state of being lazy 懒散
  34 apathy   n. the feeling of not having much emotion or
  interest
冷淡;漠然
  35 gleam  v. to shine brightly    闪闪发光
  36  imperial a. of or relating to an empire or an emperor 皇家的,庄
严的
  37 paraphernalia   n. objects that are used to do a particular activity:
objects of a particular kind
随身物品;装
备
  38 unostentatious a. not excessively or pretentiously showy or
 flamboyant : quiet and restrained in taste
朴素的;不虚
饰的
  39 modest a. not too proud or confident about yourself or
 your abilities : not showing or feeling great or
excessive pride
谦虚的
a. not very large in size or amount 适度的
40 august a. having a formal and impressive quality 威严的
41 majestic a. large and impressively beautiful 宏伟的
42 casual a. happening by chance : not planned or
expected
偶然的
43  flare   n. a light that shines brightly and briefly    闪光
44 churn  v. to move in a circle 产生剧烈搅
动
45 circumstellar a. surrounding or occurring in the vicinity of a
 star
环绕恒星的
46 spiral  v. to move in a circle around a central point while
getting closer to or farther away from it : to move
  in a spiral
螺旋式地移
动
47  ironic a. using words that mean the opposite of what
 you really think especially in order to be funny
讽刺的
48 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
49 perilous a. full of danger 危险的
  50 content a. pleased and satisfied: not needing more 满足
  51 disdain  v. to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone
or something)
鄙视
Section 27
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 avant-garde a. a group of people who develop new and often
 very surprising ideas in art, literature, etc.
先锋派的
  2  flout  v. to break or ignore (a law, rule, etc.) without
  hiding what you are doing or showing fear or
 shame
藐视
  3 presuppose  v. to be based on the idea that something is true
or will happen
预先假定
4  imitate  v. to do the same thing as (someone) 模仿
  5  illuminate  v. to make (something) clear and easier to
  understand
阐明
  6 self-serving a. having or showing concern only about your
own needs and interests
   自私自利的
  7  idealistic a. having a strong belief in perfect standards and
 trying to achieve them, even when this is not
  realistic
理想的
  8 derivative a. not new or original 非原创的
  9 disingenuous a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
  10  ineffectual a. not producing or able to produce the effect
 you want
无效的
  11  rivalry   n. a state or situation in which people or groups
are competing with each other
竞争
  12 cluster   n. a group of things or people that are close
 together
     (人或动物
的)群,
   团,组
  13  invention   productive imagination 虚构的故事
  14 animate  v. having life : alive or living 使 …有生气
  15  rhetoric a. language that is intended to influence people
and that may not be honest or reasonable
华而不实的
言语
  16 hallmark   n. a quality, ability, etc., that is typical of a
  particular person or thing
标志
  17 eloquence a. the ability to speak or write well and in an
effective way
雄辩
  18  fantasy   n. something that is produced by the imagination 幻想
  19 virtue   n. a good and moral quality (好)品德
  20  instinctive a. based on feelings or desires that do not come
 from thinking or learning
生来的;本能
的
  21 acquire  v. gained by or as a result of effort or experience      (尤指靠自
   己的努力或
行动)获得
的
  22 mundane a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
 spiritual things
世俗的;平凡
的
  23 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
     (信心、权
威等)
  24  forgo  v. to give up the use or enjoyment of (something) 放弃(想做
的事或想得
之物)
  25 celebrate  v. to say that (someone or something) is great or
  important
颂扬
  26  incommensurate a. not commensurate 不相称的
  27 surpass  v. to be better or greater than (someone or
 something)
胜过
  28 parity   n. the quality or state of being equal or
equivalent
平等
  29  inclusive a. covering or including everything 包罗广泛的
  30 stratification   n. the state of being divided into social classes 分层
  31 elucidate  v. to make (something that is hard to
  understand) clear or easy to understand
阐明
  32 speculation   n. ideas or guesses about something that is not
  known
推测
  33 obfuscate  v. to make (something) more difficult to
  understand
   困惑
  34 conjecture   n. an opinion or idea formed without proof or
 sufficient evidence
推测
  35 per capita NA 按人分配的
  36 distortion   n. the act of twisting out of shape or making
  inaccurate
扭曲
  37 disparity   n. different from each other 不一致
  38  fluctuate  v. to change level, strength, or value frequently 动摇不定
  39 variance   n. an amount of difference or change 不一致
40 vacillation   n. inability to take a stand : irresolution,
  indecision
犹豫不决
41 spurn  v. to refuse to accept (someone or something
 that you do not think deserves your respect,
attention, affection, etc.)
蔑视
42  intricate a. having many complexly interrelating parts or
elements
复杂的
43  intelligible a. capable of being understood or
 comprehended
   明白易懂的
44 slippery a. not easy to understand or identify in an exact
way
     (问题等)
难以应对的
45 elusive a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
46 deceptive a. intended to make someone believe something
 that is not true
骗人的
47  futile a. having no result or effect : pointless or useless 无效的
48 compelling a. very interesting: able to capture and hold your
attention
   引人入胜的
Section 28
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 cataclysmic a. severely destructive 灾难性的
  2 pervasive a. existing in or spreading through every part of
 something
普遍的
  3 endemic a. growing or existing in a certain place or region 地方性的
4  from scratch NA    白手起家
  5 augment  v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  6 winnow  v. to remove (people or things that are less
  important, desirable, etc.) from a larger group or
  list
筛选
  7 discourse   n. a long talk or piece of writing about a subject 论述
  8 purport  v. to claim to be or do a particular thing when this
 claim may not be true
   自称
  9 arcane a. known or knowable only to a few people 晦涩难解的
  10 settle  v. to end (something, such as an argument) by
  reaching an agreement
解决(分
歧、纠纷
等)
  11 provocative a. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. 激起争端的
a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
  12 stipulate  v. to demand or require (something) as part of an
agreement
规定
  13  trivial a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
  14 simultaneous a. happening at the same time    同时发生的
  15 superficial a. concerned only with what is obvious or
apparent: not thorough or complete
粗略的
a. affecting only the outer part or surface of
 something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
a. lying close to the surface 表层的
  16  isolationism   n. the belief that a country should not be involved
with other countries
孤立主义
  17  resilience   n. the ability of something to return to its original
 shape after it has been pulled, stretched,
  pressed, bent, etc.
快速恢复的
能力
  18  idealism   n. the attitude of a person who believes that it is
  possible to live according to very high standards
of behavior and honesty
理想主义
  19 peer   n. a person who belongs to the same age group
or social group as someone else
   同辈
  20 cliquish   n. a small group of people who spend time
 together and who are not friendly to other people
小集团
  21 alienation   n. a withdrawing or separation of a person or a
  person's affections from an object or position of
 former attachment
疏远
  22 archaic a. old and no longer useful; of or relating to
ancient times
过时的,旧
的
  23 derivative a. not new or original 非原创的
  24 vilify  v. to say or write very harsh and critical things
about (someone or something)
诽谤
  25 stymie  v. to stop (someone) from doing something or to
 stop (something) from happening
妨碍
  26 hinder  v. to make (something, such as a task or action)
 slow or difficult
妨碍
  27 aggrieve  v. to give pain or trouble to 令委屈
  28 circumvent  v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as
a law or rule)
避免
  29  forge   n. a place where objects are made by heating
and shaping metal
伪造
  30 assembly   n. the act of connecting together the parts of 装配
  31 apathetic a. not having or showing much emotion or
  interest
冷淡的;无兴
趣的
  32  fractious a. full of anger and disagreement 易怒的
a. hard to manage or control 难对付的
  33  restive a. feeling bored or impatient while waiting for
 something to happen or change
难以驾驭的
  34 cynical a. believing that people are generally selfish and
dishonest
认为人皆自
私的
  35 compliant a. willing to do whatever you are asked or
ordered to do
遵从的
  36  tractable a. easily managed or controlled 易驾驭的
  37  rant   n. a bombastic extravagant speech 粗野的话
  38 diatribe   n. an angry and usually long speech or piece of
writing that strongly criticizes someone or
 something
谩骂
  39 exculpate  v. to prove that someone is not guilty of doing
 something wrong
使无罪
40 disquisition   n. a long speech or written report on a subject 专题论文
41 vindication   n. the act of vindicating or defending against
 criticism or censure
     (对所受到
的责难或嫌
疑的)澄清
Section 29
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 vapid a. dull or boring 乏味的
  2  jejune a. not interesting 乏味的
a. too simple 幼稚的
  3 didactic a. designed or intended to teach people
 something
说教的
4 dogmatic a. expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if
 they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted
   固执己见
的,教条的
  5  tendentious a. strongly favoring a particular point of view in a
way that may cause argument
有偏见的
  6 arcane a. known or knowable only to a few people 晦涩难解的
  7  irascibility   n. the quality of becoming angry very easily 易怒
  8 abstemious a. marked by restraint especially in the eating of
 food or drinking of alcohol
     (生活等)
   以节制为特
点的
  9 contentious a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree    引起争议的
a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
  10  insouciance   n. a relaxed and calm state: a feeling of not
worrying about anything
无忧无虑;
漫不经心
  11 surreptitious a. done in a secret way 秘密的
  12 narrator   n. someone who tells a story 讲述者
  13 bog down NA 使停滞不前
  14 adversary   n. opponent, enemy 敌手
  15 adjudicate  v. to make an official decision about who is right
  in (a dispute)
宣判
  16  inadequate a. not enough or not good enough 不充足的
  17 abstruse a. difficult to comprehend 深奥的
  18 controversy   n. argument that involves many people who
 strongly disagree about something
公开辩论
  19 eyewitness   n. a person who sees something
able to describe it
happen and is    目击证人
  20 perish  v. to disappear or be destroyed 毁灭
  21  repetitious a. having parts, actions, etc., that are repeated
many times in a way that is boring or unpleasant
重复的
  22 encounter  v. to meet (someone) without expecting or
  intending to
碰见
  23 augment  v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  24 debunk  v. to show that something (such as a belief or
 theory) is not true: to show the falseness of (a
 story, idea, statement, etc.)
揭穿真相
  25  trace  v. to follow the path or line of (something) 跟踪
  n. a very small amount 痕量
  26 predate  v. to exist or happen at an earlier time than
  (something or someone)
     (在日期
上)早于
  27  therapy   n. the treatment of physical or mental illnesses 治疗
  28 conceivable a. able to be imagined 可想到的
  29 malady   n. a disease or illness 疾病
  30 deem  v. to think of (someone or something) in a
  particular way
认为
  31  innocuous a. causing no injury 无害的
a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
  32 suspect  v. to have doubts of 怀疑
  33  fund  v. to provide money for (something) 为 …提供资
金
  34 cast-iron a. very strong or tough 坚固的
  35  rebel   n. a person who opposes a person or group in
authority
造反者
  36 controversy   n. argument that involves many people who
 strongly disagree about something
公开辩论
  37  reproach  v. to speak in an angry and critical way to
  (someone)
责骂
  38  respite   n. a short period of time when you are able to
 stop doing something that is difficult or
  unpleasant or when something difficult or
  unpleasant stops or is delayed
暂缓
  39  relief   n. a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone
  has when something unpleasant stops or does
  not happen
     (不快过后
的)宽慰
40 deference   n. a way of behaving that shows respect for
 someone or something
尊重;顺从
41 provocative a. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. 激起争端的
a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
42 exhilarate  v. to cause (someone) to feel very happy and
excited
使高兴
43 confine  v. to keep (someone or something) within limits 限制
44 antagonize  v. to cause (someone) to feel hostile or angry: to
  irritate or upset (someone)
使成为敌人
45 contentious a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree    引起争议的
a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
46 pedestrian a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无
聊的
47 perplexing a. lacking clarity of meaning 使人困惑的
48 mundane a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
 spiritual things
世俗的;平凡
的
49  intriguing a. extremely interesting 迷人的
  50 erroneous a. not corect 错误的
  51  rudimentary a. basic or simple 基本的
a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全
的
  52 delusive a. inappropriate to reality or facts 迷惑的;欺骗
的
  53 sketchy a. done quickly without many details 粗略的
Section 30
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 affable a. friendly and easy to talk to 和蔼的
  2 ebullient a. lively and enthusiastic 精力充沛的
  3 measured a. done with thought and care 谨慎小心的
4  irascible a. becoming angry very easily: having a bad
 temper
易怒的
  5 overwrought a. extremely excited 过度紧张的
  6 disprove  v. to prove to be false or wrong 证明 …是虚
假的
  7 belie  v. to give a false impression of 掩盖
 v. to show (something) to be false or wrong 证明 ……错
误
 v. to run counter to: contradict 与 …… 矛盾
  8 conflate  v. to bring together 混合
  9 divulge  v. to make (information) known: to give
  (information) to someone
泄露
  10 specious a. appearing to be true but actually false 假的
  11 naïve a. having or showing a lack of experience or
  knowledge: innocent or simple
天真的
  12 exaggeration   n. the state of thinking of or describing
 something as larger or greater than it really is
夸张
  13 deception   n. the act of making someone believe something
 that is not true
欺诈
  14 virtually adv. very nearly : almost entirely 几乎
  15 penalty   n. punishment for breaking a rule or law 惩罚
  16 premeditate  v. to think about and plan beforehand 预先考虑
  17 glamorous a. very exciting and attractive : full of glamour 迷人的
  18 chic a. fashionable style 时髦的
  19 unfathomable a. impossible to understand 难以了解的
  20 sensible a. having or showing good sense or judgment    明智的
  21 consensus   n. a general agreement about something 一致同意
  22 compunction   n. a feeling of guilt or regret 后悔
  23 subordinate a. placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or
  positio
下级的
  24  indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 绝对必要的
  25 primitive a. of, belonging to, or seeming to come from an
early time in the
 very ancient past
     (动植物)
原始的,低
等的
a. very simple and basic 初级的
  26  intelligible a. capable of being understood or
 comprehended
   明白易懂的
  27  rudimentary a. basic or simple 基本的
a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全
的
  28 compensate for NA 弥补
  29 portend  v. to give an omen or anticipatory sign of 预示
  30 offset  v. to create an equal balance between two things 抵消
  31 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
     (信心、权
威等)
  32 murky a. very dark or foggy    昏暗的
  33 compact a. using little space and having parts that are
 close together
紧凑的
  34 pristine a. not changed by people: left in its natural state    自然状态的
a. in perfect condition: completely clean, fresh,
  neat, etc.
新鲜的
  35 grimy a. dirty 满是灰尘的
  36 blemish   n. a mark that makes something imperfect or
  less beautiful
瑕疵
  37 dour a. serious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy 冷冰冰的
  38 mirthful a. arousing or provoking laughter 愉快的
  39  jovial a. full of happiness and joy 快乐的
40  intelligent a. able to learn and understand things 聪明的;理解
力强的
41  tepid a. not energetic or excited 不热情的
42  lugubrious a. full of sadness or sorrow 悲哀的
43 gloomy a. sad or depressed 令人沮丧的;
Section 31
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 dissent   n. public disagreement with an official opinion,
decision, or set of beliefs
意见的分歧
  2 authoritarianism   n. expecting or requiring people to obey rules or
  laws: not allowing personal freedom
独裁主义
  3  forbearance   n. the quality of someone who is patient and able
 to deal with a difficult person or situation without
  becoming angry
忍耐
4 volatility   n. a tendency to change quickly and
  unpredictably
反复无常
  5  lucidity   n. clearness of thought or style 清晰
  6 expedient   n. an easy and quick way to solve a problem or
do something
应急办法
  7  reminiscent a. thinking about the past    回忆往事的
a. reminding you of someone or something else :
 similar to something else
使人联想…
的
  8  indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 绝对必要的
  9  inimical a. not friendly 敌意的
a. likely to cause damage or have a bad effect 有害的
  10 dictum   n. a statement or well-known remark that
expresses an important idea or rule
格言
  11 qualify  v. to limit or modify the meaning of 限定
  12  jettison  v. to get rid of 丢弃
  13 affirm  v. to say that something is true in a confident
way
证实
  14  taxing a. requiring a lot of effort, energy, etc. 费力的
  15 sanity   n. the condition of having a healthy mind 头脑清楚
  n. the condition of being based on reason or
good judgment
通情达理
  16  intrude  v. to come or go into a place where you are not
wanted or welcome
侵入
  17 prestigious a. honored 有声望的
  18 anomalous a. not expected or usual 反常的
  19 precedent a. a similar action or event that happened at an
earlier time
在先的
  n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  20 affinity   n. a strong liking for or attraction to someone or
 something
密切关系
  21 virtually adv. very nearly : almost entirely 几乎
  22 cover up NA 掩饰,掩盖
  23 provocative a. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. 激起争端的
a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
  24 cynical a. believing that people are generally selfish and
dishonest
认为人皆自
私的
  25 captivate  v. to attract and hold the attention of by being
  interesting, pretty, etc.
迷住
  26 outrage  v. to make (someone) very angry 激怒
  27 heterogeous a. made up of parts that are different 不同的
  28  indeterminate a. not able to be stated or described in an exact
way
不明确的
  29 de-emphasize  v. to reduce in relative importance 不再重视
  30 champion  v. to fight or speak publicly in support of 支持
  31 defend  v. to maintain or support in the face of argument
or hostile criticism
捍卫,支持
  32 hamstring  v. v. to damage or ruin the force or effectiveness
of
损害,使无能
为力
  33  revitalize  v. to give new life or vigor to 使复兴
  34  impair  v. to make weaker or worse 损害
  35  invigorate  v. to give life and energy to (someone) 使精力充沛
  36  inflammatory a. causing anger 有煽动性的
  37 bighearted a. generous, charitable 宽大的
  38 manic a. very excited, energetic, or emotional 疯狂的
  39 pedestrian a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无
聊的
40 gloomy a. sad or depressed 令人沮丧
的,   前景黯
淡的;
41 puerile a. silly or childish especially in a way that shows
a lack of seriousness or good judgment
幼稚的
Section 32
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 usage   n. manner of treating 对待
  2 sober   a. plain in color; having or showing a very serious
  attitude or quality
有节制的;朴
素的
  3 exalt   v. to praise highly 赞扬
4 coddle   v. to treat (someone) with too much care or
  kindness
娇惯,溺爱
  5 excoriate   v. to criticize very harshly 严厉指责
  6 mollify   v. to make less angry 使平静
  7 delude   v. to cause (someone) to believe something that is
  not true
哄骗
  8 gainsay   v. to deny or disagree with (something) 否认
  9 hews to NA 遵守
  10 override   v. to make (something) no longer valid 推翻
  11 mitigate   v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
  painful
减少,减轻
  12  incompatible   a. not able to exist together without trouble or
  conflict
不相容的
  13 clumsy   a. awkward or inefficient in use or construction 笨拙的
  14 compliance   n. the act or process of doing what you have been
  asked or ordered to do
服从
  15 obsequious   a. too eager to help or obey someone important 谄媚的
  16 veil   v. to hide or partly hide (something) 掩盖
  17 sabotage   v. to destroy or damage (something) deliberately
  so that it does not work correctly
蓄意破坏,
捣乱
  18 venerate   v. to feel or show deep respect for 尊敬
  19 detestation   n. extreme hatred or dislike 憎恶
  20 augment   v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  21 sidestep   v. bypass, evade    回避,躲避
  22 vilify   v. to say or write very harsh and critical things
  about (someone or something)
诽谤
  23 circumvent   v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a
  law or rule)
避免
  24 endorse   v. to publicly or officially say that you support or
  approve of (someone or something)
支持
  25 mien   n. a person's appearance or facial expression 风采
  26 appealing   a. pleasing or attractive 吸引人的
  27 exhaustive   a. very thorough 彻底的,   详
尽无遗
  28 comprehensive   a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛
的
  29 disparage   v. to describe as unimportant, weak, bad, etc. 贬低
  30 assiduous   a. showing great care, attention, and effort 勤勉的
  31 stupefaction   n. the state of being stupefied 麻木状态
  32 mockery   n. insulting or contemptuous action or speech 嘲笑
  33  incredulity   n. a feeling that you do not or cannot believe or
  accept that something is true or real
怀疑
  34 derision   n. the feeling that people express when they
  criticize and laugh at someone or something in an
  insulting way
嘲弄
  35  retrenchment   n. a cutting of expenses 删除
  36 burgeon   v. to grow or develop quickly 迅速发展
  37  resurgence   n. a growth or increase that occurs after a period
without growth or increase
复苏
  38 curtail   v. to reduce or limit 削减
Section 33
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 glamorous   a. very exciting and attractive 富有魅力的
  2 concoct   v. to invent or develop 捏造
  v. to make by mixing different things together 混合而制
  3 disavow   v. to deny that you know about or are involved
   in (something)
不承认
4 obfuscate   v. to make (something) more difficult to
   understand
   困惑
  5 chaotic   a. in a state of complete disorder and confusion 无秩序的
  6  impute   v. to say or suggest that someone or something
   has or is guilty of (something)
把(错误
等)归咎于
  7 dubious   a. causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion 可疑的
  a. unsure or uncertain 不确定的
  8 dilute   a. reduced in strength as a result of
  an added liquid
containing 稀释的
  9 counterintuitive   a. not agreeing with what seems right or natural 违反直觉的
  10  trace    n. a very small amount 微量
  11 circumvent   v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such
  as a law or rule)
避免
  12 supplant   v. to take the place of 代替
  13 sensationalism    n. the use of shocking details to cause a lot of
  excitement or interest
     (指行文或
报道)耸人
听闻
  14 slant    n. a peculiar or personal point of view, attitude,
  or opinion
偏见
  15 stave off    NA 避免
  16 supersede   v. to replace (someone or something) 取代
  17 halt    n. the stopping or ending of movement,
   progress, or action
停止
  18 vice versa    NA 反之亦然
  19 assert   v. the demonstrate the existence of 声称
  20 self-perpetuating   a. continuing without any outside influence    自我持续的
  21 disparity    n. different from each other 不一致
  22 uncover   v. to allow (something) to be seen by removing
  a covering
揭露
  23 ponderous   a. very boring or dull      (文章或谈
话)冗长乏
味的
  24 empirical   a. based on testing or experience    以观察或实
验为依据的
  25  laudatory   a. expressing or containing praise      (文章或言
谈)表示赞
美的
  26 deify   v. to treat like a god or goddess 神化
  27 personage    n. an important or famous person 名人
  28 debunk   v. to show that something (such as a belief or
  theory) is not true: to show the falseness of (a
  story, idea, statement, etc.)
揭穿真相
  29 aggrandize   v. to make great or greater 夸大;吹捧;
  30 aerial   a. taken or seen from an airplane 空中的
  31 gigantic   a. extremely large 庞大的
  32 manifest   v. to show (something) clearly 表明
  a. able to be seen : clearly shown or visible    明显的
  33 mitigate   v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
   painful
减少,减轻
  34 undercut   v. to make weaker or less effective 削弱
  35  illuminate   v. to make (something) clear and easier to
   understand
阐明
  36  tangible   a. able to be touched or felt 可触摸的
  37 palpable   a. capable of being touched or felt 摸得着的
  38 nebulous   a. not clear: difficult to see, understand,
  describe, etc.
模糊的
  39 nettlesome   a. causing vexation 恼人的
40  incontrovertible   a. not able to be doubted or questioned 不容置疑的
41 vague   a. not clear in meaning 模糊的
42 archaic   a. old and no longer useful; of or relating to
  ancient times
过时的,旧
的
43 derivative   a. not new or original 非原创的
44 divisive   a. causing a lot of disagreement between
   people and causing them to separate into
  different groups
   引起分歧的
45 pessimism    n. a feeling or belief that bad things will happen
   in the future
悲观
46 unintelligible   a. impossible to understand 难以理解
的;难懂的
47 unfathomable   a. impossible to understand 难以了解的
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序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
1 epic   a. very great or large and usually difficult or
  impressive
宏大的
  2 mundane   a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
  spiritual things
世俗的;平凡
的
  3 heroic   a. having or showing great courage 英勇的
4 harrowing   a.very distressing or painful 令人伤心的
  5 derivative   a. not new or original 非原创的
  6 convoluted   a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
  7  irony   n. a situation that is strange or funny because
  things happen in a way that seems to be the
  opposite of what you expected
讽刺
  8 provincial   a. having narrow or limited concerns or interests 狭隘
  9 confinement   n. the act of confining someone or something 限制
  10 contingent   a. depending on something else that might or might
  not happen
依情况而定
的
  11 beset   v. to cause problems or difficulties for (someone or
  something)
   困扰
  12 sacrosanct   a. too important and respected to be changed,
  criticized, etc.
神圣的
  13  foreordained 预先注定
  14 humility   n. the quality or state of not thinking you are better
  than other people
谦恭
  15  inflated   a. too large or high      (价格)过
高的
  16  fastidious   a. showing or demanding excessive delicacy or
  care
挑剔的
  17 miracle   n. a very amazing or unusual event, thing, or
  achievement
奇迹
  18  improvise   v. to speak or perform without preparation 即兴创作
  19 oversell   v. to praise (something or someone) too much 吹嘘过度
  20 seclusion   n. the act of placing or keeping someone away
  from other people
隔绝
  21 opulence wealth, affluence 富裕
  22 enormity   n. great size 庞大
  23 venue   n. the place where an event takes place 聚集地点
  24 sycophantic   a. attempting to win favor by flattery 拍马屁的
  25 ascetic   a. relating to having a strict and simple way of
  living that avoids
  physical pleasure
禁欲的
  26 mercenary   a. caring only about making money 唯利是图的
  27  ramification   n. something that is the result of an action,
  decision, etc.
后果
  28  leach   v. to remove or remove from by the action of a
  liquid passing through a substance
过滤
  29  replenish   v. to fill or build up (something) again 补充
  30 capricious   a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
  31  respite   n. a short period of time when you are able to stop
  doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or
暂缓
when something
  delayed
difficult or unpleasant stops or is
  32 ubiquitous   a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
  33 worrisome   a. causing people to worry 令人不安的
  34 stubborn   a. refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing
  something
   固执的
  35  intractable   a. not easily managed, controlled, or solved 难驾驭的
  36 peer   n. a person who belongs to the same age group or
  social group as someone else
   同辈
  37 opaque   a. not letting light through: not transparent; difficult
  to understand or explain
不透明的;
难懂的
  38 alleviate   v. to make less painful, difficult, or severe 减轻
  39 block   v. to stop (someone or something) from moving
  through or going by
阻碍
40 presage   v. to give or be a sign of 预示
41 portend   v. to give an omen or anticipatory sign of 预示
42 hinder   v. to make (something, such as a task or action)
  slow or difficult
妨碍
43 paradox   n. something (such as a situation) that is made up
  of two opposite things and that seems impossible
  but is actually true or possible
悖论
44 heterogeneous   a. made up of parts that are different 各种各样的
45 dissimilar   a. not the same: different or unalike 不同的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1 marvel   n. someone or something that is extremely good,
 skillful, etc.
奇迹
  2 medieval a. of or relating to the Middle Ages 中古的
a. very old : too old to be useful or acceptable 过时的
  3 dead end NA 僵局
4 exemplar a. extremely good and deserving to be admired and
 copied
典型
  5 glorify  v. to honor or praise 赞颂
  6 dilution   n. something (such as a solution) that is diluted 稀释
  7 antithesis   n. the exact opposite of something or someone 对立
  8 chronological a. arranged in the order that things happened or
 came to be
按发生时间
顺序排列的
  9 paucity   n. an amount that is less than what is needed or
wanted
缺乏
  10 stem from NA 源于
  11  transparency   n. the quality or state of being transparent 透明
  12 mishandle  v. to deal with or manage wrong or ignorantly 错误地处理
  13 bolster  v. to give support to (something) 支持
  14  forestall  v. to stop (something) from happening or to cause
  (something) to happen at a later time
预先阻止
  15 augment  v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  16 arrest  v. to stop the progress or movement of 阻止
 v. to use the power of the law to take and keep 逮捕
 v. to attract and hold the attention of 吸引
  17 escalate  v. to increase in extent, volume, number, amount,
  intensity, or scope
使逐步上升
  18 controversy   n. argument that involves many people who strongly
disagree about something
公开辩论
  19 eyewitness   n. a person who sees something
 to describe it
happen and is able 目击证人
  20 perish  v. to disappear or be destroyed 毁灭
  21  repetitious a. having parts, actions, etc., that are repeated
many times in a way that is boring or unpleasant
重复的
  22 deceptive a. intended to make someone believe something
 that is not true
骗人的
  23 distinctive a. having a quality or characteristic that makes a
  person or thing
different from others
与众不同的
  24 succession   n. the act of getting a title or right after the person
who had that title or right before you has died or is
  no longer able or allowed to have it
继承权
  25 embellish  v. to decorate (something) by adding special details
and features: to make (something) more appealing
or attractive
润色
  26 anchor  v. to be the strongest and most important part of
  (something)
   (使)固定
  27  tenuous a. very thin 稀薄的
a. not certain, definite, or strong: flimsy, weak, or
  uncertain
站不住脚的
  28 disingenuous a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
  29 marginal a. not very important 不重要的
a. not included in the main part of society or of a
group
边缘的
  30 profound a. coming from, reaching to, or situated at a depth 意义深远的
a. difficult to understand 深奥的
a. having or showing great knowledge or
  understanding
渊博的
  31 articulate  v/a. to give clear and effective utterance to 清楚说明(的)
  32 extirpate  v. to destroy or remove completely 根除
  33 eliminate  v. to remove (something that is not wanted or
  needed)
消除
 v. to defeat and remove from a competition 淘汰
  34 devalue  v. to cause (something or someone) to seem or to
  be less valuable or important
贬低
  35 underrate  v. to rate or value (someone or something) too low 轻视
  36 deflate  v. to reduce or cause to contract 减少…的重要
性
  37 soothe  v. relieve, alleviate 缓和
 v. by please by or as if by attention or concern 平息
  38  insidious a. causing harm in a way that is gradual or not
easily noticed
潜在的
  39  innocuous a. producing no injury: harmless 无害的
a. not likely to give offense or to arouse strong
 feelings or hostility: inoffensive, insipid
平淡乏味的
40 anomalous a. not expected or usual 反常的
41 aberrant a. deviating from the usual or natural type 反常的
42 efficacious a. having the power to produce a desired result or
effect
   (药、措施
等)有效的
43 placid a. not easily upset or excited 平和的
44 daunting a. tending to make people afraid or less confident 令人畏惧的
45  forbidding a. having a frightening or threatening appearance 令人生畏的
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序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 grateful a. feeling or showing thanks 感激的
  2 attorney   n. one who is legally appointed to transact
  business on another's behalf
律师
  3 general a. involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole 普遍的
a. not specific 笼统的
  n. a military officer ranking above a colonel 上将
4 misfeasance   n. the performance of a lawful action in an illegal
or improper manner
不法行为
  5 diffident a. lacking confidence 缺乏自信的
a. hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of
 self-confidence
踌躇的
  6 meticulous a. very careful about doing something in an
extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
  7  implacable a. opposed to someone or something in a very
angry or determined way that cannot be changed
无法安抚的
  8  tenacious a. very determined to do something 顽强的;坚决
的
  9 consolidate  v. to make (something, such as a position of
  power or control) stronger or more secure
巩固
  10 salutary a. having a good or helpful result especially after
 something unpleasant has happened
有益的
  11 deliberate a. done or said in a way that is planned or
  intended: done or said on purpose; done or
decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重
的
  12 sequential a. of, relating to, or arranged in a particular order
or sequence
顺序的
  13 bewildering a. extremely confusing or difficult to understand 让人困惑的
  14 assault   n. a violent physical or verbal attack 袭击
  15  impediment   n. something that interferes with movement or
  progress
妨碍
  16 nonchalance   n. the state of being relaxed and free from
 concern or excitement
无动于衷,
冷淡
  17 naiveté   n. the state or quality of being inexperienced or
  unsophisticated
天真无邪
  18  tweak  v. to make usually small adjustments in or to 对…作微调
  19  tilt   n. slant, bias 倾斜
  20 entrench  v. to place (someone or something) in a very
 strong position that cannot easily be changed
使处于牢固
地位
  21  incentive   n. something that encourages a person to do
 something or to work harder
刺激
  22 bolster  v. to give support to (something) 支持
  23 circumvent  v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as
a law or rule)
避免
  24 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
     (信心、权
威等)
  25  repudiate  v. to refuse to accept or support (something) 拒绝接受
  26 confound  v. to surprise and confuse (someone or
 something)
使混淆
 v. to prove (someone or something) wrong 证明 …有误
  27 discredit  v. to cause (someone or something) to seem
dishonest or untrue
使被怀疑
  28 pessimism   n. a feeling or belief that bad things will happen
  in the future
悲观
  29 unintelligible a. impossible to understand 难以理解
的;难懂的
  30 unfathomable a. impossible to understand 难以了解的
  31 unfounded a. not based on facts or proof 莫须有的
  32 pious a. deeply religious: devoted to a particular
  religion
虔诚的
a. falsely appearing to be good or moral 爱说教的
  33 preachy a.  trying to teach something (such as proper or
moral behavior) in a way that is annoying or
  unwanted
爱讲道的
  34 querulous a. complaining in an annoyed way 爱唠叨的
  35 sanctimonious a. pretending to be morally better than other
  people
假装(比别
人)圣洁的
  36 disingenuous a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
  37 plaintive a. expressing suffering or sadness 悲伤的
  38  fiery a. full of or exuding emotion or spirit 热烈的
a. easily provoked 暴躁的
  39 genteel a. having a quietly appealing or polite quality 有礼貌的
40 bumbling a. lacking physical movement skills, especially
with the hands
笨手笨脚
的;常出错
的
41 affable a. friendly and easy to talk to 和蔼的
42  impassioned a. showing or feeling very strong emotions 热情的
43  tinker  v. to try to repair or improve something (such as
a machine) by making small changes or
adjustments to it
小修;小补
44  taciturn a. tending to be quiet: not speaking frequently 沉默寡言的
45  reserved a. restrained in words and actions 话少的,保
守的
46 prototypical a. having the typical qualities of a particular
group or kind of person or thing: very typical
模范的;典
型的
47 cantankerous often angry and annoyed 爱争吵的
48  loquacious a. liking to talk and talking smoothly and easily 话多的
49 garrulous a. tending to talk a lot: very talkative 话多的
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序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  imprudence  the quality or state of being imprudent 轻率
  2 ubiquity   n. presence everywhere or in many places
especially simultaneously
无所不在
  3 promise   n. an indication of future success or
  improvement
希望
4  redundancy   n. a word, phrase, etc., that repeats something
else and is therefore unnecessary
冗长
  5 ballyhoo  v. talk or writing that is designed to get people
excited or interested in something
吹嘘;大肆
宣扬
  6 quip   n. something strange, droll, curious, or eccentric 俏皮话, 妙
语
  7 pensive a. quietly sad or thoughtful 深思的
  8 droll a. having an odd and amusing quality 滑稽的
  9 stoicism   n. the quality or behavior of a person who
accepts what happens without complaining or
 showing emotion
对痛苦的默
默承受或泰
然处之;坚
忍
  10  fastidious a. showing or demanding excessive delicacy or
 care
挑剔的
  11 congeniality   n. friendly concern, interest, and support    同性质
  12 subtle a. not obvious 不明显的
  13 discount  v. to think of (something) as having little
  importance or value
低估
  14 emulate  v. to try to be like 模仿
  15 egalitarian a. aiming for equal wealth, status, etc. 平等主义的
  16  regal a. of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen 皇家的
  17 ogre   n. someone or something that is very frightening,
 cruel, or difficult to deal with
恶魔
  18 anachronistic a. something (such as a word, an object, or an
event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where
  it does not belong in a story, movie, etc.
时代错误的
a. a person or a thing that seems to belong to
 the past and not to fit in the present
过去的
  19 hypocritical a. characterized by behavior that contradicts
what one claims to believe or feel
虚伪的
  20 visionary a. of or relating to something that is seen or
  imagined in a dream or vision
空想的
a. having or showing clear ideas about what
 should happen or be done in the future
有远见的
  21 profitmonger  / 唯利是图的
人
  22  innocent a. lacking or reflecting a lack of sophistication,
guile, or self-consciousness
天真无邪的
  23  inertial a. lacking of movement or activity especially
when movement or activity is wanted or needed
不活泼的
  24 calculated a. carefully planned for a particular and often
  improper purpose
精心策划的
  25  radical a. very new and different from what is traditional
or ordinary
激进的
a. very basic and important 根本的
  26 opprobrious a. deserving or bringing disgrace or shame 极无礼的
  27 platitudinous a. having the characteristics of a platitude 陈腐的
  28 pugnacious a. showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue 好斗的
  29  innocuous a. causing no injury 无害的
a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
  30  truculent a. easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue 好斗的
  31 supercilious a. having or showing the proud and unpleasant
attitude of people who think that they are better
or more important than other people
傲慢的
  32 polarize  v. to cause (people, opinions, etc.) to separate
  into opposing groups
使分化
  33 conciliatory a. willing to end a disagreement with someone 愿意和解的
  34 overstate  v. to say that (something) is larger or greater
 than it really is
夸大(某
事)
  35 counterintuitive a. not agreeing with what seems right or natural 违反直觉的
  36 mixed a. combining
  kind
characteristics of more than one 混合的
a. including or accompanied by inconsistent,
  incompatible, or contrary elements
前后不一致
的
  37  inconsistent a. not compatible with another fact or claim 前后不一致
的
  38 extroverted a. being a gregarious and unreserved person 外向性的,
喜社交的
  39  indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
40 conscientious a. very careful about doing what you are
 supposed to do
认真负责的
41 salient a. very important or noticeable 显著的,重
要的
42  restorative a. having the ability to make a person feel strong
or healthy again
恢复健康的
43  tonic a. increasing or restoring physical or mental tone 恢复健康的
44 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
     (信心、权
威等)
45 overshadow  v. to exceed in importance 超越
46 preclude  v. to prevent (someone) from doing something 阻止
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序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 conceivable a. able to be imagined 可想到的
  2 dilemma   n. a situation in which you have to make a
difficult choice
进退两难
  3  rigorous a. very strict and demanding 缜密的;
4 specious a. appearing to be true but actually false 假的
  5 blatant a. very obvious and offensive    明目张胆的
  6 worldly a. of or relating to the human world and ordinary
  life rather than to religious or spiritual matters
世俗的
  7 ethos   n. the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral
  nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or
  institution
道德思想
  8  idealism   n. the attitude of a person who believes that it is
  possible to live according to very high standards
of behavior and honesty
理想主义
  9 paradox   n. something (such as a situation) that is made
  up of two opposite things and that seems
  impossible but is actually true or possible
悖论
  10 commonplace   n. something commonly found 平庸,普通
  n. an obvious or trite comment 陈腔滥调
  11 gravity   n. a very serious quality or condition: the
 condition of being grave or serious
严肃
  12  tempting a. having an appeal: enticing 诱人的
  13  thrilling a. exciting and enjoyable 令人兴奋的
  14  irritating a. causing irritation or annoyance 气人的
  15 diverting a. providing amusement or entertainment 有趣的
  16 compelling a. strong and forceful    引人入胜的
  17 unflinching a. not flinching or shrinking: steadfast,
  uncompromising
无所畏惧的
  18 slapdash a. quick and careless 草率的
  19 erudite a. having or showing knowledge that is learned
  by studying
博学的
  20 augur  v. to foretell especially from omens 预示
  21 nondescript a. not easily described: having no special or
  interesting qualities, parts, etc. : typical and
  uninteresting
无明显特征
的
  22 hostility   n. an unfriendly or hostile state, attitude, or
action
敌意
  23  intoxication   n. a strong excitement or elation 陶醉
  24 supplant  v. to take the place of 代替
  25 conceal  v. to hide (something or someone) from sight 隐瞒
  26 debut   n. the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc.,
does something in public or for the public
初次露面, 出
道
  27 propitious a. likely to have or produce good results 吉祥的
  28 conspicuous a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
  29 equivocal a. having two or more possible meanings 模棱两可的
  30 accountability   n. the quality or state of being accountable 责任制
  31 disarray   n. a lack of order or sequence 混乱
  32 unruly a. difficult to control 任性;难驾驭
  33 warble  v. to sing a melody of low pleasing sounds 用柔和的颤
声唱
  34  improvise  v. to speak or perform without preparation 即兴创作
  35 shriek  v. to make a loud, high-pitched cry 尖叫
  36 croon  v. to sing (a song) in a low soft voice 低声吟唱
  37 caterwaul  v. to make a very loud and unpleasant sound 尖声怪叫
  38 bleaker a. not hopeful or encouraging 没有希望的
  39 overture   n. a piece of music played at the start of an
opera, a musical play, etc.
前奏曲
40 undercut  v. to make (something) weaker or less effective 削弱
41 anticipate  v. to think of (something that will or might happen
  in the future)
预料
 v. to do something before someone el 先于…行动
42 prefigure  v. to show or suggest something that will happen
or exist at a future time
预兆
43 scandal   n. an occurrence in which people are shocked
and upset because of behavior that is morally or
  legally wrong
丑闻
44 accent  v. to pronounce (part of a word) with greater
 stress or force
强调
45 connotation   n. an idea or quality that a word makes you think
about in addition to its meaning
   内涵
46 maintain  v. to cause to exist or continue without changing 保持
 v. to affirm in or as if in argument 断言
47  inclusive a. covering or including everything 包罗广泛的
Section 39
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 zenith   n. the highest point or stage 顶点
  2 brute a. typical of beasts: like that of a beast 野蛮的
  3  jarring a. making or causing a harsh and irritating sound 不和谐的
4 gratifying a. giving pleasure or satisfaction 令人满足的
  5 conciliatory a. intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce
  hostility
安抚的
  6 evocative a. bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into
 the mind
唤起的
  7 polemical a. of, relating to, or being a polemic:
 controversial
挑起争端的
  8 edifying a. instructive or informative in a way that
  improves the mind or character
有启发意义
的
  9 ambiguous a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
  10  transcend  v. to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of
  (something)
超越
  11 mitigate  v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
  painful
减少,减轻
  12  flout  v. to break or ignore (a law, rule, etc.) without
  hiding what you are doing or showing fear or
 shame
藐视
  13  indiscriminate a. not careful in making choices 不加判断的
  14  iconoclastic a. attacking settled beliefs or institutions 打破旧习的
  15  temperate a. marked by moderation 温和的
  16 culpability   n. responsibility for wrongdoing or failure 有罪
  17  fret   n. an irritated or worried state 焦急
  18 arduous a. very difficult 艰巨的
  19  triviality   n. something that is not important 无足轻重
  20 stagnate  v. to stop developing, progressing, moving, etc.:
 to be or become stagnant
停滞
  21  resonate  v. to have particular meaning or importance for
 someone
有特殊意义
 v. to relate harmoniously 一致
  22 outlandish a. very strange or unusual: extremely
 from what is normal or expected
different 奇异的
  23  intangible   n. that does not exist as a physical thing but is
 still valuable to a company
     (指企业资
产)无形的
  24  frenzy   n. great and often wild or uncontrolled activity 狂暴
  25  roil  v. to upset (someone or something) very much:
 to cause (someone or something) to become
 very agitated or disturbed
使烦恼
  26 precede  v. to happen, go, or come before (something or
 someone)
在…之前发
生或出现
  27  torpor   n. a state of not being active and having very
  little energy
麻木;迟钝
  28 conservatism   n. dislike of change or new ideas in a particular
area
守旧
  29 pitfall   n. a danger or difficulty that is hidden or is not
easily recognized
陷阱
  30 sway  v. to exert a building or controlling influence on 动摇
  31 defy  v. to confront with assured power of resistance 公然反抗;不
服从
  32 disregard  v. /n. to ignore (something) or treat (something)
as unimportant
忽视,轻视
  33 sweeping a. including or involving many things 影响广泛的
  34 meager a. not having enough of something for comfort or
  happiness
贫乏的,不
足的
  35  repertoire   n. all the plays, songs, dances, etc., that a
  performer or group of performers knows and can
  perform
全部节目
  36  idle a. not having any real purpose or value 无意义的
  37  thwart  v. to prevent (someone) from doing something or
 to stop (something) from happening
阻碍
  38  renowned a. widely acclaimed and highly honored 享有声誉
的,有名的
  39 anonymous a. not named or identified 匿名的;无名
的
40 obscure a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
a. difficult to understand: likely to be understood
  by only a few people
深奥难懂的
a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
 v. to hide or cover (something) : to be in front of
  (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
41  rehash  v. to present again in a slightly different form 一味的重复
Section 40
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 subvert  v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
  political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
  2 underestimate  v. to estimate (something) as being less than the
actual size, quantity, or number
低估;看轻;
  3 espouse  v. to express support for (a cause, belief, etc.) 支持
4  impediment  v. something that makes it difficult to do or
 complete something: something that interferes
with movement or progress
妨碍
  5 precedent a. a similar action or event that happened at an
earlier time
在先的
  n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  6  rationale   n. an underlying reason 根本原因
  7 delegate   n. a person who is chosen or elected to vote or
act for others
代表
  8  liken  v. to describe as similar to: compare    比拟
  9 controversy   n. argument that involves many people who
 strongly disagree about something
公开辩论
  10 sophistication   n. the process or result of becoming more
 complex, developed, or subtle
复杂巧妙
  11 hectic a. very busy and filled with activity 繁忙的
  12 compulsive a. having power to compel 强迫性的
  13 disingenuous a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
  14 guarded a. very careful about giving information, showing
 feelings, etc.
谨慎的,有
保留的
  15 dilatory a. causing a delay 拖拉的
  16  irritation   n. the act of making annoyed or sore and
 sensitive
激怒,恼怒
  17 presage  v. to give or be a sign of 预示,预兆
  18 mitigate  v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
  painful
减少,减轻
  19 duplicate  v. to make an exact copy of 复制
  20 elucidate  v. to make (something that is hard to
  understand) clear or easy to understand
阐明
  21 pertain  v. to relate to someone or something: to have a
 connection to a person or thing
有关
  22 blind alley  / 行不通的方
法;死胡同
  23 amplify  v. to make (something, such as a musical
  instrument) louder by increasing the strength of
electric signals
扩大(声
音)
  24 misrepresent  v. to describe (someone or something) in a false
way especially in order to deceive someone
不实报道
  25 particularize  v. to give specific details or examples of
  (something)
逐一叙述
  26  transparency   n. the quality or state of being transparent 透明
  27 exhaustive a. very thorough 彻底的,   详
尽无遗
  28 comprehensive a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛
的
  29 superficial a. concerned only with what is obvious or
apparent: not thorough or complete
粗略的
a. affecting only the outer part or surface of
 something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
a. lying close to the surface 表层的
  30 malfeasance   n. illegal or dishonest activity especially by a
  public official or a corporation
不法行为
  31  incompetence   n. lack of the ability to do something well 不胜任
  32  fraudulence   n. the quality or state of being fraudulent 欺诈
  33 capricious a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
  34 hysteria   n. a state in which your emotions (such as fear)
are so strong that you behave in an uncontrolled
way
歇斯底里
  35  impulsive a. doing things or tending to do things suddenly
and without careful thought
冲动的
  36 compliment   n. a remark that says something good about
 someone or something
恭维,称赞
  37 backhanded a. not direct or sincere      (恭维话)
讽刺挖苦的
  38 paltry a. very small or too small in amount; having little
meaning, importance, or worth
微小的;不重
要的
  39 heartfelt a. deeply felt : very sincere 诚挚的
40 meager a. not having enough of something for comfort or
  happiness
贫乏的,不
足的
41 hitherto adv. until now : before this time 迄今为止
42  implacable a. opposed to someone or something in a very
angry or determined way that cannot be changed
无法安抚的
43 unyielding a. not changing or stopping 顽强不屈的
44  impeccable a. free from fault or error 无瑕疵的,完
美的
45 unqualified a. not modified or restricted by reservations:
 complete
无限制的
46  impartiality   n. treating all people and groups equally: not
  partial or biased
公正
Section 41
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 spontaneous a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
way and without a lot of thought or planning
   自发的
  2 derision   n. the feeling that people express when they
 criticize and laugh at someone or something in
an insulting way
嘲弄
  3 sacrosanct a. too important and respected to be changed,
 criticized, etc.
神圣的
4 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  5 malleable a. capable of being easily changed or influenced 可塑的
  6 egalitarian a. aiming for equal wealth, status, etc., for all
  people
平等主义的
  7 autonomous a. having the power or right to govern itself 有自主权的
  8 salutary a. having a good or helpful result especially after
 something unpleasant has happened
有益的
  9 deliberate a. done or said in a way that is planned or
  intended: done or said on purpose; done or
decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重
的
  10 sequential a. of, relating to, or arranged in a particular order
or sequence
顺序的
  11  inevitable a. sure to happen 必然的
  12  reclusive a. seeking solitude: retiring from society 隐居的
  13 clergyman n. a man who is a member of the
especially in a Christian church
clergy 牧师
  14 melancholy   n. a sad mood or feeling 悲哀,忧郁
  15 hamper  v. to slow the movement, progress, or action of 妨碍
  16  trigger  v. to cause to start or happen    引发
  17 champion  v. to fight or speak publicly in support of 支持
  18 correspondence   n. the letters or e-mails that people write to each
other
信件
  19  inspection   n. the act of examining closely or officially 检验;检查
  20 ogre   n. someone or something that is very frightening,
 cruel, or difficult to deal with
恶魔
  21 hypocritic a. characterized by behavior that contradicts
what one claims to believe or feel
虚伪的
  22 visionary a. of or relating to something that is seen or
  imagined in a dream or vision
空想的
a. having or showing clear ideas about what
 should happen or be done in the future
有远见的
  23 profitmonger  / 唯利是图的
人
  24  innocent a. lacking or reflecting a lack of sophistication,
guile, or self-consciousness
天真无邪的
  25  inertial a. lacking of movement or activity especially
when movement or activity is wanted or needed
不活泼的
  26 wrest  v. to take (something) from someone with much
effort
夺取
  27 douse  v. extinguish 熄灭
  28 perpetuate  v. to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely 使……永存
  29 secure  v. to get secure usually lasting possession or
 control of
获得
adj. protected from danger or harm 安全的
  30 disparage  v. to describe as unimportant, weak, bad, etc. 贬低
  31 assiduous a. showing great care, attention, and effort 勤勉的
  32 stupefaction   n. the state of being stupefied 麻木状态
  33 mockery   n. insulting or contemptuous action or speech 嘲笑
  34  incredulity   n. a feeling that you do not or cannot believe or
accept that something is true or real
怀疑
  35 certitude   n. the state of being or feeling certain: freedom
 from doubt
确信
  36 arguably adv. as may be argued or shown by argument 可以说是
  37 high-minded a. having or showing intelligence and a strong
moral character
高尚的
  38 allege  v. to state as fact but without proof 断言,宣称
  39 pharmaceutical a. of or relating to the production and sale of
drugs and medicine
制药的,配
药的
40 unimpeachable a. very reliable and trusted: not able to be
doubted or questioned
无可指责的
41  ingenious a. very smart or clever: having or showing
  ingenuity
聪明的
Section 42
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  tantamount a. equal to something in value, meaning, or
effect
等同于
  2 vindication   n. the act of vindicating or defending against
 criticism or censure
     (对所受到
的责难或嫌
疑的)澄清
  3 proscription   n. the act of proscribing 禁止,剥夺
权利
4 ministration a. assistance in time of difficulty 帮助
  5 valediction   n. n. an act of bidding farewell 告别
  6 exculpate  v. to prove that someone is not guilty of doing
 something wrong
使无罪,辩
解
  7  imprudence  the quality or state of being imprudent 轻率
  8 ubiquity   n. presence everywhere or in many places
especially simultaneously
无所不在
  9  redundancy   n. a word, phrase, etc., that repeats something
else and is therefore unnecessary
冗长
  10 uncanny a. strange or unusual in a way that is surprising
or difficult to understand
怪异的
  11 supersede  v. to replace (someone or something) 取代
  12 emergent a. newly formed or prominent 新兴的;处
于发展初期
的
  13 discredit  v. to cause (someone or something) to seem
dishonest or untrue
使被怀疑
  14 scholarship   n. serious formal study or research of a subject 学术研究
  15 contiguous a. touching or connected throughout in an
  unbroken sequence
邻近的,接
壤的
  16  tract   n. an indefinite stretch of land 大片土地
  17 virgin a. not changed from a natural or original
 condition: not affected by human activity
原始的;未使
用的
  18  isolated a. separate from others 隔离的
  19 anthropogenic a. of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of
  human beings on nature
人类活动产
生的
  20 chaotic a. in a state of complete disorder and confusion 无秩序的
  21 self-defeating a. serving or tending to defeat oneself or itself 弄巧成拙
的,不利于
   自己的企图
的
  22 self-aggrandizing a. acting or intended to enhance one's power,
wealth, position, or reputation
   自我扩张的
  23 self-perpetuating a. capable of continuing or renewing oneself
  indefinitely
   自我持续的
  24 elude  v. to avoid or escape (someone or something) by
  being quick, skillful, or clever
逃避
  25 exhaustive a. very thorough 彻底的,   详
尽无遗
  27 sour a. having the unpleasant taste or smell of food
 that is no longer fresh
     (馊了有)
酸味的
  28 brackish a. somewhat salty 咸的
  29 malodorous a. having a bad smell 恶臭的
  30  toxic a. containing poisonous substances 有毒的
  31  redolent a. having a strong smell: full of a fragrance or
odor
有强烈气味
的;
a. causing thoughts or memories of something 使人联想或
   回想起某事
物的
  32 benign a. not causing harm or damage 仁慈的
  33 anodyne a. serving to ease pain 镇痛的
  34 noisome a. offensive to the senses and especially to the
 sense of smell
恶臭的,令
人讨厌的
  35 warble  v. to sing a melody of low pleasing sounds 用柔和的颤
声唱
  36  improvise  v. to speak or perform without preparation 即兴创作
  37 shriek  v. to make a loud, high-pitched cry 尖叫
  38 croon  v. to sing (a song) in a low soft voice 低声吟唱
  39 caterwaul  v. to make a very loud and unpleasant sound 尖声怪叫
40 naiveté   n. the state or quality of being inexperienced or
  unsophisticated
天真无邪
41 supremacy   n. the quality or state of having more power,
authority, or status than anyone else: the state of
  being supreme
霸权;至高无
上
42  ingenuous a. showing innocent or childlike simplicity and
 candidness
天真的
a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
43 salient a. very important or noticeable 显著的,重
要的
44  resurgence   n. a growth or increase that occurs after a period
without growth or increase
复苏
45 pecuniary a. of or relating to money 金钱的
46 selfless a. showing great concern for and willingness to
give unselfishly to others
无私的
47 quixotic a. hopeful or romantic in a way that is not
  practical
不切实际的
48 altruistic a. showing concern for the happiness and
welfare of other people rather than for yourself
无私心的
Section 43
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 experimental a. relating to a scientific experiment or to
 scientific experiments in
general
实验的
a. using a new way of doing or thinking about
 something
创新的
  2  formulaic a. being not original and having been used many
 times before in similar situations
老套的,公
式化的
  3  lucrative a. producing money or wealth 获利丰厚的
4 affection   n. a feeling of liking and caring for someone or
 something
喜爱
  5 ambivalent a. having or showing simultaneous and
 contradictory attitudes or feelings toward
 something or someone
矛盾的
  6 unbounded a. not limited in any way 无限的
  7 capitulate  v. to stop trying to fight or resist something: to
agree to do or accept something that you have
  been resisting or opposing
屈服
  8 cliché   n. a phrase or expression that has been used so
often that it is no longer original or interesting
陈词滥调
  9 monarchy   n. a form of government in which a country is
  ruled by a monarch or a country that is ruled by a
monarch (such as a king or queen)
君主制; 君
主制国家
  10 counterpart   n. someone or something that has the same job
or purpose as another
对应的人或
物
  11 discount  v. to lower the price of (a product) 减价
 v. to think of (something) as having little
  importance or value
认为…不重
要
  12 emulate  v. to try to be like (someone or something you
admire)
模仿
  13 egalitarian a. aiming for equal wealth, status, etc., for all
  people
平等主义的
  14 anachronistic a. something (such as a word, an object, or an
event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where
  it does not belong in a story, movie, etc.
时代错误的
a. a person or a thing that seems to belong to
 the past and not to fit in the present
过去的
  15  regal a. of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen 皇家的
  16 cruelty   n. the quality or state of causing or wanting to
 cause suffering
残忍;虐待
  17  folly   n. a foolish act or idea 愚行;蠢笨
  18 milieu   n. the physical or social setting in which people
  live or in which something happens or develops
环境
  19 condemn  v. to say in a strong and definite way that
 someone or something is bad or wrong
谴责
  20 salutary a. having a good or helpful result especially after
 something unpleasant has happened
有益的
  21 corrosive a. causing someone or something to become
weak and damaged
腐蚀的,   损
害性的
  22 eschew  v. to avoid especially because you do not think it
  is right, proper, etc.
避免
  23 conspicuous a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
  24 ceded to  / 割让,放弃
  25  repertoire   n. all the plays, songs, dances, etc., that a
  performer or group of performers knows and can
  perform
全部节目
  26  idle a. not having any real purpose or value 无意义的
  27  thwart  v. to prevent (someone) from doing something or
 to stop (something) from happening
阻碍
  28  renowned a. widely acclaimed and highly honored 享有声誉
的,有名的
  29 anonymous a. not named or identified 匿名的;无名
的
  30 obscure a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
a. difficult to understand: likely to be understood
  by only a few people
深奥难懂的
a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
 v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
  (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
  31  rudimentary a. basic or simple 基本的
a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全
的
  32 accountability   n. the quality or state of being accountable 责任制
  33 disarray   n. a lack of order or sequence 混乱
  34 unruly a. difficult to control 任性;难驾驭
  35 wan a. looking sick or pale 苍白的,没
有血色的
  36 deteriorate  v. to make (something) worse 恶化,变坏
Section 44
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1  incisive a. very clear and direct: able to explain difficult
  ideas clearly and confidently
透彻的
  2 a priori  / 推理的
  3 vitiate  v. to make (something) less effective: to ruin or
 spoil (something)
破坏
4 encumber  v. to cause problems or difficulties for (someone
or something)
妨碍
  5 worldly a. of or relating to the human world and ordinary
  life rather than to religious or spiritual matters
世俗的
  6 ethos   n. the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral
  nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or
  institution
道德思想
  7  idealism   n. the attitude of a person who believes that it is
  possible to live according to very high standards
of behavior and honesty
理想主义
  8 paradox   n. something (such as a situation) that is made
  up of two opposite things and that seems
  impossible but is actually true or possible
悖论
  9 commonplace   n. something commonly found 平庸,普通
  10 disseminate  v. to cause (something, such as information) to
go to many people
散布
  11 molder  v. to rot slowly especially from not being used: to
decay slowly
腐朽
  12  indifference   n. lack of interest in or concern about something:
an indifferent attitude or feeling
漠不关心;中
立
  13  rampant a. existing or growing greatly and quickly 疯长的
  14 detriment a. causing damage or injury 有害的
  15  inexorable a. not able to be stopped or changed 不可动摇的
  16  in hindsight  / 事后诸葛亮
  17 controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument
   引起争议的
  18 precede  v. to happen, go, or come before (something or
 someone)
在 …之前发
生或出现
  19 disgorge  v. to let out or release 排出
  20 augment  v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  21 surplus   n. an amount left over 过剩
  22 proximity   n. the state of being near 接近
  23  feign  v. to pretend to feel or be affected by
  (something)
假装
  24 subtle a. hard to notice or see 不明显的
  25  furtive a. done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being
  noticed
鬼鬼祟祟的
  26 hierarchical a. of, relating to, or arranged in a hierarchy 按等级划分
的
  27 heterogeneous a. made up of parts that are different 不同的
  28 stratified a. divided into different classes or social layers 按层级划分
的
  29 confound  v. to surprise and confuse (someone or
 something)
使混淆
 v. to prove (someone or something) wrong 证明 …有误
  30 perplex  v. to confuse (someone) very much 使迷惑
  31 extroverted a. being a gregarious and unreserved person 外向性的,
喜社交的
  32  indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
  33 conscientious a. very careful about doing what you are
 supposed to do
认真负责的
  34 salient a. very important or noticeable 显著的,重
要的
Section 45
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 anew   adv. over again 重新
  2  truism   n. a true statement that is very commonly heard 不言而喻的
道理
  3 provocation   n. something that provokes, arouses, or
  stimulates
刺激
  n. something that causes anger 激怒
4 valediction   n. n. an act of bidding farewell 告别
  5 affection   n. a feeling of liking and caring for someone or
  something
喜爱
  6 ambivalent   a. having or showing simultaneous and
  contradictory attitudes or feelings toward
  something or someone
矛盾的
  7 gossamer   n. a very light or delicate material 虚无缥缈的
东西
  8 mascot   n. a person, animal, or object adopted as the
  symbol of a group (as a school or sports team)
  and believed to bring good luck
吉祥物
  9 contrivance   n. something that causes things to happen in a
  story in a way that does not seem natural or
  believable
想出的办法
  10 self-conscious   a. uncomfortably nervous about or embarrassed
  by what other people think about you
害羞的,不
   自然的
  11  flit   v. to move or fly quickly from one place or thing
  to another
轻快地掠过
  12 whim   n. a sudden wish, desire, decision, etc. 突然的念头
  13 archaic   a. old and no longer useful; of or relating to
  ancient times
过时的,旧
的
  14  robust   a. strong and healthy 结实的
  15  repudiation   n. the act of repudiating: the state of being
  repudiated
否认
  16 emulate   v. to try to be like (someone or something you
  admire)
模仿
  17 misrepresent   v. to give a false or misleading idea of 歪曲
  18  flout   v. to break or ignore (a law, rule, etc.) without
  hiding what you are doing or showing fear or
  shame
藐视
  19 albeit   conj. even though 虽然
  20 subvert   v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
  political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
  21 culpability   n. responsibility for wrongdoing or failure 有罪
  22  indiscriminate   a. not careful in making choices 不加判断的
  23  iconoclastic   a. attacking settled beliefs or institutions 打破旧习的
  24  temperate   a. marked by moderation 温和的
  25 offish   a. lacking cordiality 疏远的
  26 endorse   v. to publicly or officially say that you support or
  approve of (someone or something)
支持
  27  lucrative   a. producing money or wealth 获利多的
  28 monotonous   a. tediously uniform or unvarying      (声音,话
语)  单调的
  29  forgo   v. to give up the use or enjoyment of (something) 放弃(想做
的事或想得
之物)
  30 dampen   v. to make (something) less strong or active 减弱,抑制
   (热情、激
动等)
  31  jockey   v. to maneuver or manipulate by adroit or
  devious means
运用手段谋
利
  32 convolution   n. something that is very complicated and
  difficult to understand
错综复杂
  33 detriment   n. something that will cause damage or injury to
  something or someone
损害
  34 precedent   a. a similar action or event that happened at an
  earlier time
在先的
  n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  35  recession   n. a period of reduced business activity 经济衰退
  36  rampant   a. existing or growing greatly and quickly 疯长的
  37 slump   v. to decrease suddenly and by a large amount 暴跌
  38 scandal   n. an occurrence in which people are shocked
  and upset because of behavior that is morally or
  legally wrong
丑闻
  39 atypical   a. not typical: not usual or normal 非典型的
40 ambiguous   a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
41 consolidate   v. to make (something, such as a position of
  power or control) stronger or more secure
巩固
42 counterforce   n. a force that opposes another force 反击力
43 concomitant   n. something that happens at the same time as
  something else
伴随发生的
事
  a. happening at the same time as something
  else
   同时发生的
44 disparage   v. to describe as unimportant, weak, bad, etc. 贬低
45 corruption   n. dishonest or illegal behavior especially by
  powerful people (such as government officials or
  police officers)
贪污
46  intrigue   n. the activity of making secret plans 密谋
47  trove   n. a valuable collection 金银财宝
48 slight   v. to offend or insult 蔑视
  a. very small in degree or amount 微不足道的
49  laud   v. to praise (someone or something) 赞美
  50 confound   v. to surprise and confuse (someone or
  something)
使混淆
  v. to prove (someone or something) wrong 证明 …有误
  51 commend   v. to praise (someone or something) in a serious
  and often public way
推荐
  52 sway   v. to exert a building or controlling influence on 动摇
  53 defy   v. to confront with assured power of resistance 公然反抗;不
服从
  54 disregard   v. /n. to ignore (something) or treat (something)
  as unimportant
忽视,轻视
  55 slumber   v. sleep 睡眠
  56  reception   n. the act or process of receiving, welcoming, or
  accepting something or someone
接待
  57  fatigue   n. the state of being very tired 疲劳
  58 somnolent   a. of a kind likely to induce sleep 瞌睡的
  59  impartial   a. not partial or biased: treating or affecting all
  equally
公平的
  60  lethargic   a. feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in
  doing things
   昏睡的
  61  laconic   a. using few words in speech or writing 言简意赅的
  62 befuddled   a. utterly confused or puzzled 迷糊的
  63 evenhanded   a. not favoring one side or group over another 公平的
  64 accede to   /    同意
  65 meddle with   / 乱动(他人
之物)
  66 square with   / 与…相符
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1  rigorous a. very strict and demanding 缜密的;
  2 sanguine a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
  3 punctilious a. very careful about behaving properly and
doing things in a correct and accurate way
谨小慎微的
4 unorthodox a. different from what is usually done or
accepted
非正统的
  5 sophisticated a. highly developed and complex 复杂的
  6 expedient   n. an easy and quick way to solve a problem
or do something
应急办法
  7  reminiscent a. thinking about the past 回忆往事的
a. reminding you of someone or something
else: similar to something else
使人联想…的
  8  indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
  9 distinct a. different from each other 截然不同的
a. easy to notice or understand 明显的, 清楚
的
  10  inimical a. not friendly 敌意的
a. likely to cause damage or have a bad effect 有害的
  11 dictum   n. a statement or well-known remark that
expresses an important idea or rule
格言
  12 empirical a. based on testing or experience 基于观察或经
验的
  13 qualify  v. to limit or modify the meaning of 限定
  14  jettison  v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
  15 affirm  v. to say that something is true in a confident
way
证实
  16 peddle  v. to try to get people to accept or believe
  (something)
传播
  17 doctrine   n. a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or
  believed to be true
教条
  18 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual
way
逐渐削弱(信
心、权威等)
  19 corroborate  v. to support or help prove (a statement,
 theory, etc.) by providing information or
evidence
证实
  20 dispel  v. to make (something, such as a belief,
 feeling, or idea) go away or end
驱逐
  21 hazardous a. involving risk or danger 有危险的
  22 cover up NA 掩饰,掩盖
  23 provocative a. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. 激起争端的
a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
  24 cynical a. believing that people are generally selfish
and dishonest
认为人皆自私
的
  25 captivate  v. to attract and hold the attention of by being
  interesting, pretty, etc.
迷住
  26 outrage  v. to make (someone) very angry 激怒
  27 coincide  v. to happen at the same time as something
else
同时发生
 v. to agree with something exactly: to be the
 same as something else
相符;与…一致
  28 posit  v. to suggest (something, such as an idea or
 theory) especially in order to start a discussion
假定
  29 concede  v. to say that you accept or do not deny the
 truth or existence of (something): to admit
  (something) usually in an unwilling way
让步
  30 ponder  v. to think about or consider (something)
 carefully
沉思
  31 subtle a. hard to notice or see 不明显的
  32 adverse a. bad or unfavorable: not good 不利的;有害的
  33  restorative a. having the ability to make a person feel
 strong or healthy again
恢复健康的
  34  tonic a. increasing or restoring physical or mental
 tone
恢复健康的
  35  introspective a. characterized by examination of one's own
 thoughts and feelings
反省的
  36  reflective a. thinking carefully about something 反省性的, 深
思的
  37 concrete a. relating to or involving specific people,
 things, or actions rather than general ideas or
qualities
具体的
  38 concise a. using few words: not including extra or
  unnecessary information
简明的
  39 meticulous a. very careful about doing something in an
extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
40 collegiality   n. the cooperative relationship of colleagues 共同掌权
41 eminence   n. a person of high rank or achievements 显赫,卓越
42  tenacity   n. the quality or state of being persistent 固执
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序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 perennial a. existing or continuing in the same way for a
  long time
终年的
  2  lament  v. to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness
about something
悲叹
  3 poignant a. causing a strong feeling of sadness 尖锐的;辛酸
的
4  condescending a. showing that you believe you are more
  intelligent or better than other people
高人一等的
  5 disingenuous a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
  6 conciliatory a. intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce
  hostility
安抚的
  7 mercenary a. caring only about making money 唯利是图的
  8 paradigmatic a. constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a
  pattern to be imitated
范例的
  9 contentious a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree    引起争议的
a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
  10 supplementary a. added or serving as a supplement 增补的
  11 qualification   n. something that is added to a statement to limit
or change its effect or meaning
限制
  12 hedge  v. to surround (an area) with a hedge 受…的束缚
  13  reiterate  v. to repeat something you have already said in
order to emphasize it
反复地做
  14  rampant a. existing or growing greatly and quickly 疯长的
  15 detriment a. causing damage or injury 有害的
  16 atypical a. not typical: not usual or normal 非典型的
  17  render  v. to cause (someone or something) to be in a
 specified condition
使成为
  18 enamor  v. to cause (someone) to be loved or admired 使迷恋
  19 heartbreaking a. causing great sadness, disappointment, etc. 令人心碎的
  20 precedent a. a similar action or event that happened at an
earlier time
在先的
  n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  21 prestigious a. honored 有声望的
  22 anomalous a. not expected or usual 反常的
  23 precedent a. a similar action or event that happened at an
earlier time
在先的
  n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  24 affinity   n. a strong liking for or attraction to someone or
 something
密切关系
  25  incentive   n. something that encourages a person to do
 something or to work harder
刺激
  26 expeditious a. acting or done in a quick and efficient way 迅速完成的
  27 pecuniary a. of or relating to money 金钱的
  28 arbitrary a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
  29 sluggish a. moving slowly or lazily 行动迟缓的
  30 capricious a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
  31 dilatory a. causing a delay 拖拉的
  32 opaque a. not letting light through: not transparent;
difficult to understand or explain
不透明的;
难懂的
  33 scrupulous a. careful in doing what is right and proper 严谨的
  34 mendacity   n. lack of honesty: the condition of being
mendacious
谎言
  35 artless a. not false or artificial 不做作的, 自
然的
  36 meticulous a. very careful about doing something in an
extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
  37  tragedy   n. a play, movie, etc., that is serious and has a
 sad ending
悲剧
  38 avert  v. to prevent (something bad) from happening 避免
  39  forestall  v. to stop (something) from happening or to
 cause (something) to happen at a later time
预先阻止
40 wrest  v. to take (something) from someone with much
effort
夺取
41  restorative a. having the ability to make a person feel strong
or healthy again
恢复健康的
Section 48
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 concede  v. to say that you accept or do not deny the truth
or existence of (something): to admit (something)
  usually in an unwilling way
让步
  2 sanguine a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
  3 zealous a. feeling or showing strong and energetic
 support for a person, cause, etc.: filled with zeal
热情的
4 candid a. expressing opinions and feelings in an honest
and sincere way
直言不讳的
  5 apathetic a. not having or showing much emotion or
  interest
冷淡的;无兴
趣的
  6 spontaneous a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
way and without a lot of thought or planning
   自发的
  7 derision   n. the feeling that people express when they
 criticize and laugh at someone or something in
an insulting way
嘲弄
  8 sacrosanct a. too important and respected to be changed,
 criticized, etc.
神圣的
  9 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  10 malleable a. capable of being easily changed or influenced 可塑的
  11 egalitarian a. aiming for equal wealth, status, etc., for all
  people
平等主义的
  12 autonomous a. having the power or right to govern itself 有自主权的
  13 euphemism   n. a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used
  instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive
委婉说法
  14 cliché   n. a phrase or expression that has been used so
often that it is no longer original or interesting
陈词滥调
  15 metaphor   n. a word or phrase for one thing that is used to
  refer to another thing in order to show or suggest
 that they are similar
隐喻
  16 elusive a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
  17 exhaustive a. very thorough 彻底的,   详
尽无遗
  18 glib a. speaking or spoken carelessly and often
  insincerely
     (演讲者或
演讲) 油腔
滑调的
  19 selective a. careful to choose only the best people or
 things
精心选择的
  20 veracity   n. truth or accuracy 真实
  21 vivacity   n. the quality or state of being full of energy and
good spirits
活泼
  22 contend  v. to argue or state (something) in a strong and
definite way
声称
  23 magnitude   n. greatness of size or importance 量级
  24 arbitrary a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
  25 decouple  v. to eliminate the interrelationship of      (使两事
物)  关系减
弱
  26  inversion   n. a change in the position, order, or relationship
of things so that they are the opposite of what
 they had been
倒置;颠倒
  27 presage  v. to give or be a sign of 预示,预兆
  28 mitigate  v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
  painful
减少,减轻
  29 duplicate  v. to make an exact copy of 复制
  30 elucidate  v. to make (something that is hard to
  understand) clear or easy to understand
阐明
  31 pertain  v. to relate to someone or something: to have a
 connection to a person or thing
有关
  32 quell  v. to end or stop (something) usually by using
 force
镇压
  33 chronological a. arranged in the order that things happened or
 came to be
按发生时间
顺序排列的
  34 confine  v. to keep (someone or something) within limits 限制
  35 multifarious a. of many and various kinds 多方面的
  36 onerous a. difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with 繁重的
  37 circumscribe  v. to limit the size or amount of (something) 限制
  38  taxing a. requiring a lot of effort, energy, etc. 费力的
  39 accession   n. the act of assenting or agreeing    同意,赞同
40 acquiescence   n. passive acceptance or submission 默许
41 subvert  v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
  political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
42 abnegate  v. deny or renounce 放弃
43  repudiate  v. to refuse to accept or support (something) 拒绝接受
44 quiescence   n. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary)
  inaction
静止
45  turbulence   n. a state of confusion, violence, or disorder 骚乱
46  isolation   n. the state of being in a place or situation that is
 separate from others
隔离
47  take issue with NA 提出异议,
否认
48 undermine  v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
  less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
     (信心、权
威等)
49 castigate  v. to criticize (someone) harshly 严厉批评
  50 chastise  v. to criticize (someone) harshly for doing
 something wrong
批评;指责
  51 endorse  v. to publicly or officially say that you support or
approve of (someone or something)
支持
  52 commend  v. to praise (someone or something) in a serious
and often public way
推荐
Section 49
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 synapse   n. the point at which a nervous impulse passes
 from one neuron to another
     (神经元
的)突触
  2  tenuous a. very thin 稀薄的
a. not certain, definite, or strong: flimsy, weak, or
  uncertain
站不住脚的
  3 sever  v. to put or keep apart: divide 割断
4 ballyhoo  v. talk or writing that is designed to get people
excited or interested in something
吹嘘;大肆
宣扬
  5 quip   n. something strange, droll, curious, or eccentric 俏皮话, 妙
语
  6 pensive a. quietly sad or thoughtful 深思的
  7 droll a. having an odd and amusing quality 滑稽的
  8 stoicism   n. the quality or behavior of a person who
accepts what happens without complaining or
 showing emotion
对痛苦的默
默承受或泰
然处之;坚
忍
  9  fastidious a. showing or demanding excessive delicacy or
 care
挑剔的
  10 congeniality   n. friendly concern, interest, and support    同性质
  11  tout  v. to talk about (something or someone) as being
 very good, effective, skillful, etc.
吹捧
  12  reclusive a. seeking solitude: retiring from society 隐居的
  13 clergyman n. a man who is a member of the
especially in a Christian church
clergy 牧师
  14 melancholy   n. a sad mood or feeling 悲哀,忧郁
  15 hamper  v. to slow the movement, progress, or action of 妨碍
  16  trigger  v. to cause to start or happen    引发
  17 controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument
   引起争议的
  18 exceptional a. better than average 杰出的
  19 correspondence   n. the letters or e-mails that people write to each
other
信件
  20 oversee  v. to watch and direct (an activity, a group of
workers, etc.) in order to be sure that a job is
done correctly
监督
  21 commend  v. to praise (someone or something) in a serious
and often public way
推荐
  22 conducive a. making it easy, possible, or likely for
 something to happen or exist
有助于…的
  23 hinder  v. to make (something, such as a task or action)
 slow or difficult
妨碍
  24 devastate  v. to destroy much or most of (something) : to
 cause great damage or harm to (something)
毁灭
  25 deleterious a. damaging or harmful 有害的
  26  indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
  27  impartial a. not partial or biased: treating or affecting all
equally
公平的
  28 partisanship   n. the support for a person or group without fair
 consideration of the facts and circumstances.
偏袒
  29 expedite  v. to cause (something) to happen faster 迅速完成
  30 deter  v. to prevent (something) from happening 阻止
  31 exacerbate  v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.)
worse
使恶化
  32  lament  v. to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness
about something
悲叹
  33 appraise  v. to set a value on 估计
  34  tendentious a. strongly favoring a particular point of view in a
way that may cause argument
有偏见的
  35 meticulous a. very careful about doing something in an
extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
  36 detract  v. to take away (as from value or importance)
  37  indifferent a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
 concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
  38 ubiquitous a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
  39 deprecatory a. seeking to avert disapproval: apologetic 不赞成的
40 coincide  v. to happen at the same time as something else    同时发生
 v. to agree with something exactly: to be the
 same as something else
相符;与…一
致
41 posit  v. to suggest (something, such as an idea or
 theory) especially in order to start a discussion
假定
42 concede  v. to say that you accept or do not deny the truth
or existence of (something): to admit (something)
  usually in an unwilling way
让步
43 ponder  v. to think about or consider (something)
 carefully
沉思
Section 50
序号 单词 英文解释    中文解释
  1 baffling a. extremely confusing or difficult to understand 令人困惑的
  2 coincidence   n. a situation in which events happen at the
 same time in a way that is not planned or
expected
巧合
  3 synergy   n. the increased effectiveness that results when
 two or more people or businesses work together
协同作用
4 naivety   n. the quality of lacking experience 天真
  5 premise   n. a statement or idea that is accepted as being
 true and that is used as the basis of an argument
前提
  6 credibility   n. the quality of being believed or accepted as
 true, real, or honest
可靠性
  7  impotency   n. the quality of lacking strength or power 无力
  8 paralyze  v. to make powerless or ineffective 使不能正常
活动
  9 demoralize  v. to cause (someone) to lose hope, courage, or
 confidence
使泄气
  10 assuage  v. to make (something, such as an unpleasant
 feeling) less painful, severe, etc.
缓和,减轻
  11 galvanize  v. to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock 激励
  12 exasperate  v. to make (someone) very angry or annoyed 使恶化
  13 uncanny a. strange or unusual in a way that is surprising
or difficult to understand
怪异的
  14 supersede  v. to replace (someone or something) 取代
  15 emergent a. newly formed or prominent 新兴的;处
于发展初期
的
  16 discredit  v. to cause (someone or something) to seem
dishonest or untrue
使被怀疑
  17  tantamount a. equal to something in value, meaning, or
effect
相等的
  18 germane a. relating to a subject in an appropriate way 有关的
  19 chaotic a. in a state of complete disorder and confusion 无秩序的
  20 self-defeating a. serving or tending to defeat oneself or itself 弄巧成拙
的,不利于
   自己的企图
的
  21 self-aggrandizing a. acting or intended to enhance one's power,
wealth, position, or reputation
   自我扩张的
  22 self-perpetuating a. capable of continuing or renewing oneself
  indefinitely
   自我持续的
  23 at a premium  / 非常珍贵
  24 aversion   n. a strong feeling of not liking something 厌恶
  25 utterance   n. vocal expression 表达
  26  fatigue   n. the state of being very tired 疲劳
  27 by design   by intention 有意地;故意
地
  28 generality   n. the quality or state of being general rather
 than specific or detailed
概论
  29  impartiality   n. treating all people and groups equally: not
  partial or biased
公正
  30 hamstring  v. v. to damage or ruin the force or effectiveness
of
损害,使无能
为力
  31  revitalize  v. to give new life or vigor to 使复兴
  32  impair  v. to make weaker or worse 损害
  33  invigorate  v. to give life and energy to (someone) 使精力充沛
  34 beefy a. large, strong, and often fat      (尤指男
子)健硕的
  35 audacious a. very confident and daring: very bold and
 surprising or shocking
大胆创新的
  36 evasive a. not honest or direct 推托的
  37  furtive a. done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being
  noticed
鬼鬼祟祟的
  38 elusive a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
  39  intrepid a. feeling no fear: very bold or brave 无畏的;勇敢
的
Section 51
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1  fertility n. the ability to support the growth of many
plants
肥沃
  2  imprudence  the quality or state of being imprudent 轻率
  3  impeachable v. to charge a public official formally with
misconduct in office
弹劾
4 worrisome a. causing people to worry 令人不安的
  5  flabbergast v. to shock or surprise (someone) very much 大吃一惊
  6 sycophantic a. attempting to win favor by flattery 拍马屁的
  7 prosaic a. dull or ordinary 乏味的
  8 dissident a. disagreeing especially with an established
 religious or political system, organization, or
belief
持不同政见者
  9 discrepancy n. a difference especially between things that
should be the same
差异
  10  infelicity n. inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style
 (especially manner or style of expression)
不恰当的(言
语)
  11 perplexing a. lacking clarity of meaning 使人困惑的
  12 decay v. to be slowly destroyed by natural processes:
 to be slowly broken down by the natural
processes that destroy a dead plant or body
衰败
  13 disparate a. different from each other 不同的
  14 controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
  15 unprecedent a. not done or experienced before 前所未有的
  16  incorporate v. to include (something) as part of something
else
包含; 使并入
  17 alleviate v. to make less painful, difficult, or severe 减轻
  18 delineate v. to clearly show or describe (something)  (详细地)描述
  19  recast v. to present (something) in a different way 重组;改写
  20 balk at  / 回避
  21  revel v. to take great pleasure 狂欢
  22  retaliate v. to do something bad to someone who has
hurt you or treated you badly
反击;复仇
  23  integrity n. the quality of being honest and fair; the state
of being complete or whole
诚实正直;完整;
  24 expedite v. to cause (something) to happen faster 迅速完成
  25 obscure a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
a. difficult to understand; likely to be understood
by only a few people
深奥难懂的
a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
 (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模糊
  26 hamper v. to slow the movement, progress, or action of 妨碍
  27  indictment n. an official written statement charging a
person with a crime
公诉书;控告
  28  impediment n. something that interferes with movement or
progress
妨碍
  29 endemic a. growing or existing in a certain place or
 region
地方性的
  30 nomenclature n. a system of names for things especially in
science
 (尤指某学科的)
命名法
  31 abet v. to actively second and encourage
 (something, such as an activity or plan)
煽动;怂恿
  32  instigate v. to cause (something) to happen or begin 煽动;唆使
  33 nullify v. to cause (something) to lose its value or to
have no effect
使无效
  34  impede v. to interfere with or slow the progress of 阻碍
  35 municipality n. a primarily urban political unit having
corporate status and usually powers of self-
government
自治市
  36 haphazard a. having no plan, order, or direction 杂乱的
  37 heterogeneous a. made up of parts that are different 各种各样的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 cachet n. prestige; a characteristic feature or quality
conferring prestige
威信;声望
  2 wisdom n. knowledge that is gained by having many
experiences in life;
  (社会或文
化长期积累
的)知识
n. (the ability to use your experience and
knowledge to make)good sense or judgment
智慧;
  3 certitude n. the state of being or feeling certain: freedom
from doubt
确信
4 prestige n. the respect and admiration that someone or
something gets for being successful or important
威望
  5  integrity n. the quality of being honest and fair; the state of
being complete or whole
诚实正直;
完整;
  6 humility n. the quality or state of not thinking you are
better than other people
谦恭
  7 predilection n. a natural liking for something 嗜好
  8 propitiate v. to make (someone) pleased or less angry by
giving or saying something desired
抚慰
  9 accentuate v. to make (something) more prominent or
noticeable: accent, emphasize
强调
  10 augment v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  11 occlude v. to close up or block off 堵塞
  12 presage v. to give or be a sign of 预示
  13  fraud n. the crime of using dishonest methods to take
something valuable from another person;
n. a person who pretends to be what he or she is
not in order to trick people
骗子
  14 venerate v. to feel or show deep respect for 尊敬
  15 unassuming a. not having or showing a desire to be noticed,
praised, etc.
谦逊的
  16 stun v. to surprise or upset (someone) very much 使震惊
  17 elated a. very happy and excited 兴高采烈的
  18 gullible a. easily fooled or cheated 易上当的
  19 precursor n. something that comes before something else
and that often leads to or influences its
development
先驱
  20 bountiful a. given or provided abundantly; 大量的
a. liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors 慷慨的
  21 atypical a. not typical: not usual or normal 非典型的
  22 permanent a. lasting or continuing for a very long time or
forever : not temporary or changing
永恒的
  23 corrupt v. to cause (someone or something) to become
dishonest, immoral, etc.
使腐败
  24 norm n. standards of proper or acceptable behavior; 标准;
n. something (such as a behavior or way of doing
something) that is usual or expected
常态;正常
行为
  25 eternal a. seeming to last forever 永恒的
  26 precious a. very valuable or important 珍贵的
  27 profess v. to say or declare (something) openly 宣称
  28 a far cry / 大相径庭的
  29 aversion n. a strong feeling of not liking something 厌恶
  30  indifference n. lack of interest in or concern about something :
an indifferent attitude or feeling
漠不关心;
中立
  31 suppress v. to end or stop (something) by force 压制
  32  incite v. to cause (someone) to act in an angry, harmful,
or violent way
煽动;鼓动
  33 didactic a. designed or intended to teach people
something
说教的
  34 yield v. to produce or provide (something, such as a
plant or crop)
产出
v. to surrender or submit (oneself) to another 投降
  35 placebo n. a pill or substance that is given to a patient like
a drug but that has no physical effect on the
patient
 (给无实际
治疗需要者
的)安慰剂
  36  inert a. unable or slow to move or react 迟钝的;无
生气的
  37 capricious a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
  38 chimerical a. existing only as the product of unchecked
 imagination
空想的;荒
诞的
  39 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
40 extraction n. the act or process of getting something by
pulling it out, forcing it out, etc.
提取;提炼;
41  inception n. the time at which something begins 开端,创始
42 gargantuan a. tremendous in size, volume, or degree 巨大的;庞
大的
43  juvenile a. unpleasantly childish 未成年的;
幼稚的;
44 diminutive a. very small 小的
45 minuscule a. very small 非常小的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 steer  v. to guide or change the direction of something 引导
  2 stringent a. very strict or severe 严格的
  3 nebulous a. not clear: difficult to see, understand,
describe, etc.
模糊的
4 benign a. not causing harm or damage 仁慈的
  5 compliant a. willing to do whatever you are asked or
ordered to do
遵从的
  6 dogmatic a. expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if
 they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted
固执己见
的,教条的
  7  rarefy  v. to make rare, thin, porous, or less dense 使稀薄
  8 diffident a. lacking confidence 缺乏自信的
a. hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of
 self-confidence
踌躇的
  9 diligent a. showing steady and earnest care and hard
work
勤勉的
  10  timidity   n. feeling or showing a lack of courage or
 confidence
胆小
  11 assertive a. confident in behavior or style 坚定自信的
  12 punctilious a. very careful about behaving properly and
doing things in a correct and accurate way
谨小慎微的
  13 contagious a. capable of being easily spread to others 有感染力的
  14 sagacious a. having or showing an ability to understand
difficult ideas and situations and to make good
decisions
洞察事理的
  15  judicious a. having or showing good judgment 明智的
  16 pessimistic a. having or showing a lack of hope for the
 future: expecting bad things to happen
悲观的
  17 decry  v. to say publicly and forcefully that you regard
  (something) as bad, wrong, etc.
谴责
  18 enigmatic a. full of mystery and difficult to understand 谜一般的
  19  idiosyncratic a. unusual 怪异的
  20  itinerant a. traveling from place to place 巡回的
  21 peripatetic a. going from place to place usually as part of
 your job
巡回工作的
  22 circumspect a. thinking carefully about possible risks before
doing or saying something
谨慎的
  23 eloquent a. having or showing clear and forceful
expression
口才流利的
  24 austere a. stern and cold in appearance or manner 简朴的
  25 somber a. very sad and serious; being dark and gloomy 昏暗的
  26 awkward a. likely to embarrass 令人尴尬的
a. not graceful    (行动)笨
拙的
  27 solemn a. very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or
expression
冷峻的;表情
严肃的
  28 ungainly a. moving in an awkward or clumsy way : not
graceful
笨手笨脚的
  29 controvert  v. to dispute or oppose by reasoning 驳斥;反驳
  30 buttress  v. to support, strengthen, or defend (something) 支持
  31 bolster  v. to give support to (something) 支持
  32 perpetuate  v. to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely 使 ……永存
Section 54
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 bankruptcy n. the state of not having enough money to pay
debts
破产
  2 omniscient a. knowing everything 无所不知的
  3 abject a. low in spirit, strength, or hope 悲惨绝望的
4 estimable a. deserving respect 值得尊重的
  5 specious a. appearing to be true but actually false 假的
  6 deleterious a. damaging or harmful 有害的
  7  indifference n. lack of interest in or concern about something :
an indifferent attitude or feeling
漠不关心;中立
  8 arrogance n. an insulting way of thinking or behaving that
comes from believing that you are better, smarter,
or more important than other people
傲慢
  9  trepidation n. a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate
because you think something bad or unpleasant is
going to happen
惊恐
  10 deficit n. a shortage especially in money 亏损
  11  fallacious a. containing a mistake : not true or accurate 谬误的
  12 ameliorate v. to make (something, such as a problem) better,
 less painful, etc.
改善
  13 dismiss v. to decide not to think about or consider
 (something or someone)
不予考虑
  14 endorse v. to publicly or officially say that you support or
approve of (someone or something)
支持
  15 decipher v. to translate from secret or mysterious writing 破译
  16 cumulative a. increasing (as in force, strength, amount, or
 importance) over time
积累的
  17 credulous a. too ready to believe things: easily fooled or
cheated
易受骗的
  18 oversee v. to watch and direct (an activity, a group of
workers, etc.) in order to be sure that a job is done
correctly
监督
  19 chronology n. a record of the order in which a series of events
happened
年代学;
  20  forgo v. to give up the use or enjoyment of (something) 放弃(想做的
事或想得之
物)
  21 glean v. to gather or collect (something) in a gradual way 收集
  22 supple a. able to bend or twist easily 易弯曲的
  23 enormity n. great size 庞大
  24 magnitude n. greatness of size or importance 量级
  25 prestige n. the respect and admiration that someone or
something gets for being successful or important
威望
  26  transmogrify v. to change or alter greatly and often with
grotesque or humorous effect
使完全改变
  27 pretentious a. having or showing the unpleasant quality of
people who want to be regarded as more
 impressive, successful, or important than they
 really are
自命不凡的
  28 gigantic a. extremely large 庞大的
  29 venerable a. deserving honor or respect 令人尊重的
  30 snub v. to ignore or treat rudely on purpose 冷落
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 adjunct    n. something that is joined or added to another
  thing but is not an essential part of it
附属物;附件
  2 corollary    n. something that naturally follows or results
  from another thing
必然的结果(或
结论)
  3  indulgent   a. willing to allow someone to have or enjoy
  something even though it may not be proper,
   healthy, appropriate, etc.
沉溺;放纵
4 abstemious   a. marked by restraint especially in the eating of
  food or drinking of alcohol
    (生活等)以
节制为特点的
  5 blithe   a. happy and without worry 无忧无虑的
  6  indolent   a. not liking to work or be active 懒惰的
  7 perpetuate   v. to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely 使 ……永存
  8 chagrin    n. a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed
   because of failure or disappointment
失望;恼怒
  9 hubris    n. a great or foolish amount of pride or
  confidence
傲慢;狂妄
  10 complacency    n. a feeling of being satisfied with how things
  are and not wanting to try to make them better :
  a complacent feeling or condition
自满;自得
  11 exacerbate   v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.)
  worse
使恶化
  12 conflate   v. to bring together 混合
  13 countenance    n. the appearance of a person's face : a
   person's expression
面容;脸色
  v. to accept, support, or approve of (something):
  sanction
支持;赞成
  14  impugn   v. to assail by words or arguments : oppose or
  attack as false or lacking integrity
对 …表示怀疑;
置疑
  15 explicit   a. very clear and complete : leaving no doubt
  about the meaning
直言的; 易于
理解的
  16 devious   a. not straight or direct : having many twists and
  turns
不直率的;  曲
折的(道路)
  17 divergence    n. difference, disagreement   (意见、态度等
的)分歧,差异
  18 ebullient   a. lively and enthusiastic 热情洋溢的
  19  reticent   a. inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in
  speech
沉默的;含蓄的
  20  introspection    n. the process of examining your own thoughts
  or feelings
内省;反省
  21 bleak   a. not hopeful or encouraging; not warm,
  friendly, cheerful, etc.
不乐观的;暗
淡的
  22 analogous   a. similar in some way 相似的
  23 erroneous   a. not correct 错误的
  24  rudimentary   a. basic or simple 基本的
  a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全的
  25 delusive   a. inappropriate to reality or facts 迷惑的;欺骗的
  26 vitiate   v. to make (something) less effective: to ruin or
  spoil (something)
破坏
  27  impair   v. to diminish in function, ability, or quality 损害,削弱
  28 membrane    n. a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of
  animal or plant origin
膜
  29 porous   a. easy to pass or get through 多孔的
  30 clog   v. to slowly form a block in (something, such as
  a pipe or street) so that things cannot move
  through quickly or easily
  (使)阻塞,堵
塞
  31 permeable   a. having pores or openings that let liquids or
  gases pass through
可渗透的
  32 unwavering   a. continuing in a strong and steady way 不动摇的;坚定
的
  33 steady   a. showing little variation or fluctuation 稳定的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 succinct a. using few words to state or express an idea 简明的;言简意
赅的
  2  inveterate a. firmly established by long persistence    (习惯)根深蒂
固的
  3 punctilious a. very careful about behaving properly and
doing things in a correct and accurate way
谨小慎微的
4 concision a. the quality or state of being concise 简洁;简明
  5  imperturbability n. being marked by extreme calm,
 impassivity, and steadiness
沉着,冷静
  6 prolix a. marked by or using an excess of words 冗长的;啰嗦的
  7  rigor n. the quality or state of being very exact,
careful, or strict
缜密;严谨
  8  lucidity n. clearness of thought or style 清晰
  9 erudite a. having or showing knowledge that is
 learned by studying
博学的
  10 grandiosity n. being impressive because of uncommon
 largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur
宏伟;辉煌
  11 complacent a. satisfied with how things are and not
wanting to change them
自满的
  12  indifferent a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
  13 adulate n. excessive or slavish admiration or flattery 奉承;谄媚
  14 bombast n. speech or writing that is meant to sound
 important or impressive but is not sincere or
meaningful
华而不实的言辞
  15 superfluous a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
  16 apocryphal a. well-known but probably not true 虚构的
  17  impediment v. something that makes it difficult to do or
complete something: something that
 interferes with movement or progress
妨碍
  18 panacea n. a remedy for all ills or difficulties 万能之计
  19 malady n. a disease or illness 疾病
  20  recede v. to move back or away;  to grow less or
smaller
逐渐远离
  21 obviate v. to make (something) no longer necessary:
 to prevent or avoid (something)
避免
  22  temper v. to make (something) less severe or
extreme
使缓和
n. a state of being angry 脾气
v. to cause (something, such as steel or
glass) to become hard or strong by heating it
and cooling it
使(金属)回火
  23 analogous a. similar in some way 相似的
  24 subtle a. not obvious 不明显的
  25 minuscule a. very small 极不重要的
  26 spatial a. of or relating to space 空间的
  27  regime n. mode of rule or management 统治方式
  28 humidity n. moisture in the air: the amount of moisture
 in the air
 (空气中的)湿度
  29 superiority n. the quality or state of being high or higher
 in quality
优势
  30 perception n. the way you think about or understand
someone or something
感知;洞察力
  31 homogeneity n. the quality or state of being of a similar kind
or of having a uniform structure or
composition throughout
同质
  32  resemblance n. a point of likeness 相似;相像
  33 manifest v. to show (something) clearly 表明
a. able to be seen: clearly shown or visible 明显的
  34  impregnable a. not able to be captured by attack : very
strong
牢不可破的
  35 germane a. relating to a subject in an appropriate way 有关的
  36 self-evident a. clearly true and requiring no proof or
explanation
显而易见的;明
摆着的
  37 unconceivable a. impossible to imagine or believe: not
conceivable
难以相信的
  38 exhaustion n. the condition of being very tired 疲惫不堪
  39 deference n. a way of behaving that shows respect for
someone or something
尊重;顺从
40 groan v. to complain about something 叹息,抱怨
41  intangible n. that does not exist as a physical thing but is
still valuable to a company
   (指企业资产)
无形的
42  impalpable a. incapable of being felt by
 touch : INTANGIBLE
触摸不到的
43 unqualified a. not modified or restricted by reservations:
complete
无限制的
44 unalloyed a. not alloyed: unmixed, unqualified 纯粹的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 mercurial a. changing often: very changeable    (人)反复无常
的
  2 amorphous a. having no definite or clear shape or form 无固定形状的
  3 ubiquitous a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
4 manifest v. to show (something) clearly 表明
a. able to be seen: clearly shown or visible 明显的
  5 exiguous a. excessively scanty : INADEQUATE 稀少的;不够的
  6  resurgence n. a growth or increase that occurs after a
period without growth or increase
复苏
  7 proliferate v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  8 demise n. the end of something that is thought of as
being like a death
死亡;逝世
  9  turbulent a. full of confusion, violence, or disorder 骚乱的
  10 cosmopolitan a. having worldwide rather than limited or
provincial scope or bearing
见多识广的
a. composed of persons, constituents, or
elements from all or many parts of the world
来自各地的
a. found in most parts of the world and under
varied ecological conditions
世界各地都有的
  11 disheartening a. disappointed and less confident or less
hopeful
使人沮丧的
  12 ubiquitous a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
  13  innocuous a. causing no injury 无害的
a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
  14  insalubrious a. not conducive to health : UNWHOLESOME 不健康的,肮脏
破旧的
  15 benign a. not causing harm or damage 仁慈的
  16 baneful a. causing
bad or evil
destruction or serious damage : 邪恶的
  17 sanguine a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
  18  introspective a. characterized by examination of one's own
 thoughts and feelings
内省的;反省的
  19 pessimistic a. having or showing a lack of hope for the
 future: expecting bad things to happen
悲观的
  20 distinctive a. having a quality or characteristic that
makes a person or thing
different from others
与众不同的
  21 diverge v. to split and move out in different directions
 from a single point
岔开;分歧
  22 old-mannered  / 老套的
  23 compliance n. the act or process of doing what you have
been asked or ordered to do
服从
  24 obsequious a. too eager to help or obey someone
 important
谄媚的
  25 veil v. to hide or partly hide (something) 掩盖
  26 sabotage v. to destroy or damage (something)
deliberately so that it does not work correctly
蓄意破坏,捣乱
  27 exercised over  / 控制
  28 cynicism n. beliefs that people are generally selfish and
dishonest
认为世人皆自私
的观念
  29 venerate v. to feel or show deep respect for 尊敬
  30 detestation n. extreme hatred or dislike 憎恶
  31 endorse v. to publicly or officially say that you support
or approve of (someone or something)
支持
  32 denounce v. to publicly state that someone or something
 is bad or wrong
谴责;指责
  33 disclose v. to make (something) known to the public 公开
  34  lambast v. to criticize (someone or something) very
harshly
严厉斥责某人
  35 archaic a. old and no longer useful; of or relating to
ancient times
过时的,旧的
  36 antediluvian a. very old or old-fashioned 陈旧的,过时的
  37 capricious a. changing often and quickly, especially often
changing suddenly in mood or behavior
反复无常的
  38 patronizing a. showing or characterized by a superior
attitude towards others
傲慢的
  39  tangible a. able to be touched or felt 可触摸的
40 ethereal a. of or relating to the regions beyond the
earth
缥缈的;超凡的
41  tortuous a. complicated, long, and confusing or having
many twists and turns
冗长费解的;弯
曲的
42 convoluted a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
43 protract v. to make longer : draw out in time or space 拖延
44 abashed a. made to feel uncomfortable, disconcerted,
or embarrassed by something that has
happened or been done or said
羞愧的
45 arrogant a. having or showing the insulting attitude of
people who believe that they are better,
smarter, or more important than other people
傲慢的;自大的
46  impetuous a. acting or done quickly and without thought 轻率的
47 diffident a. lacking confidence 缺乏自信的
a. hesitant in acting or speaking through lack
of self-confidence
踌躇的
48 hubristic a. a great or foolish amount of pride or
confidence
傲慢的
49 narcissistic a. loving and admiring yourself and especially
your appearance too much
自我欣赏的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 civic    a. of or relating to a city or town or the people
   who live there
城镇的;市民的
  2  trivial    a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
  3 exclusive    a. not shared : available to only one person
   or group
独有的
4 choleric    a. easily moved to often unreasonable or
   excessive anger : hot-tempered
暴躁的
  5  intransigent    a. completely unwilling to change: very
   stubborn
坚持的,不妥协
的
  6 officious    a. used to describe an annoying person who
   tries to tell other people what to do in a way
   that is not wanted or needed
爱指手画脚的
  7  irenic    a. favoring, conducive to, or operating toward
   peace, moderation, or conciliation
和平的
  8 prudent    a. having or showing careful good judgment 谨慎的;慎重的
  9 altruistic    a. showing concern for the happiness and
   welfare of other people rather than for
   yourself
无私心的
  10 solemn    a. very serious or formal in manner, behavior,
   or expression
表情严肃的;庄
严的
  11 abstruse    a. difficult to comprehend 深奥的
  12  interdisciplinary    a. involving two or more academic, scientific,
   or artistic disciplines
跨学科的
  13 cursory    a. done or made quickly 粗略的;仓促的
  14 prolific    a. producing a large amount of something 多产的
  15 seminal    a. having a strong influence on ideas, works,
   events, etc., that come later : very important
   and influential
  (对以后的发展)
影响深远的
  16 ambiguous    a. able to be understood in more than one
   way
有歧义的
  17 stigma    n. a set of negative and often unfair beliefs
   that a society or group of people have about
   something
耻辱
  18 blemish    n. a mark that makes something imperfect or
   less beautiful
瑕疵
  19  inveterate    a. firmly established by long persistence 积习难改的
  20 burdensome    a. so heavy or hard to take as to be a burden 难以承担的
  21 pedestrian    a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无聊的
  22 sporadic    a. occurring occasionally, singly, or in
   irregular or random instances
偶尔发生的
  23 mundane    a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than
   to spiritual things
世俗的;平凡的
  24 onerous    a. difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with 繁重的
  25  laypeople    n. a person who is not a member of a
   particular profession
外行
  26  illustrious    a. admired and respected very much
   because a lot was achieved
杰出的;卓越的
  27 sordid    a. very bad or dishonest 卑鄙的;丑恶的
  28 contentious    a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree 引起争议的
   a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
  29 distinguished    a. known by many people because of some
   quality or achievement
杰出的;著名的
  30  fraught    a. causing or having a lot of emotional stress
   or worry
焦虑的;忧虑的;
  31  incredible    a. difficult or impossible to believe 难以置信的
  32 cowardly    a. lacking courage 胆小的;懦弱的
  33 petty    a. relating to things that are not very
   important or serious
次要的
  34 capricious    a. changing often and quickly, especially
   often changing suddenly in mood or behavior
反复无常的
  35 spiteful    a. having or showing a desire to harm, anger,
   or defeat someone: having or showing spite
恶意的;居心不
良的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 verdict n. the finding or decision of a jury on the matter
submitted to it in trial
  ( 陪审团的 ) 裁
定
  2  riot n. & v. to behave in a violent and uncontrolled
way
暴乱;闹事
  3 mollify v. to make less angry 使平静
4 emulsify v. to combine two liquids to make an emulsion   (使)乳化
  5 denigrate v. to attack the reputation of 诋毁;诽谤
  6 petrify v. to frighten very much 使吓呆;使惊呆
  7 disabuse v. to show or convince (someone) that a belief is
 incorrect
去掉 ( 某人 ) 的
错误想法
  8 plasticity n.  the  quality  of  being  able  to  be  made  into
different shapes
可塑性
  9  forbearance n. the quality of someone who is patient and able
 to deal with a difficult person or situation without
becoming angry
忍耐
  10 exuberant a. very  lively,  happy,  or  energetic  : filled with
energy and enthusiasm
热情洋溢的
  11 obduracy a. the quality or state of being obdurate 倔强;执拗
  12  temper v. to make (something) less severe or extreme 使缓和
n. a state of being angry 脾气
  13 delineate v. to clearly show or describe (something)   (详细地)描述
  14 exacerbate v.  to  make  (a  bad  situation,  a  problem,  etc.)
worse
使恶化
  15  transient a. not lasting long 短暂的
  16 grandeur n. a great and impressive quality 宏伟;壮丽
  17 chaotic a. in a state of complete disorder and confusion 无秩序的
  18 subordinate v. to think of or treat (someone or something) as
 less important than someone or something else
使从属于
a. placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or
position
从属的;下级的
  19 compunction n. a feeling of guilt or regret 后悔
  20  resilience n. the ability of something to return to its original
shape   after   it   has   been   pulled,   stretched,
pressed, bent, etc.
快速恢复的能
力
  21 degradation n.  the  act  or  process  of  damaging  or  ruining
something  or  the  act  of  treating  someone  or
something poorly and without respect
毁坏,堕落
  22 plethora n. a very large amount or number 过多;过量
  23 surfeit n. an amount that is too much or more than
need
you 过量
  24  rigor n.  the  quality  or  state  of  being  very  exact,
careful, or strict
缜密;严谨
  25 upheaval n.  a  major  change  or  period  of  change  that
causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
  ( 引起混乱的 )
剧变
  26  triumph n. a great or important victory; a great success
or achievement
胜利
  27 bombshell n. something that is very surprising or shocking 意外消息(常指
不幸)
  29  intricate a. having many complexly interrelating  parts or
elements
复杂的
  30 avaricious a. greedy for riches 贪婪的
  31 self-seeking a. seeking only to further one's own interests 追逐私利的
  32  redundant a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不需要
的
  33  frivolous a. silly and not serious 愚蠢的; 不严肃
的
  34 egotistical a.    having,    showing,    or    arising    from    an
exaggerated sense of self-importance
傲慢自尊的; 自
我本位的
  35 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  36 altruistic a.  showing   concern   for  the   happiness   and
welfare of other people rather than for yourself
无私心的
  37 benevolent a. organized to do good things for other people 慈善的;仁慈的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1  inconspicuous    a. not readily noticeable 不起眼的
  2 vista    n. a large and beautiful view of an area of land
   or water
景色,景观
  3 crude    a. very simple and basic in a way that is true
   but not complete
粗略的
   a. rude in a way that makes people
   uncomfortable
粗鲁的
4 volatile    a. likely to change in a very sudden or extreme
   way
易变的
  5 grandiose    a. seeming to be impressive or intended to be
   impressive but not really possible or practical
华而不实的;
浮夸的
  6 gregarious    a. enjoying the company of other people 交际的;合群
的
  7 self-effacing    a. not trying to get attention or praise for
   yourself or your abilities
谦逊的
  8  imperious    a. having or showing the proud and unpleasant
   attitude of someone who gives orders and
   expects other people to obey them
专横的;蛮横
的
  9  interminable    a. having or seeming to have no end 冗长的;没完
没了的
  10 suspend    v. to make (something) happen later : to delay
   (something)
延缓;推迟
  11 grant    v. to admit (something) although it does not
   agree with or support your opinion
授予,承认
  12  rebuff    v. to refuse (something, such as an offer or
   suggestion) in a rude way
断然拒绝
  13 hazard    n. a source of danger 危险
  14 squelch    v. to stop (something) from continuing by doing
   or saying something
压制;遏制
  15  foment    v. to cause or try to cause the growth or
   development of (something bad or harmful)
激起,煽动
  16 smother    v. to try to keep (something) from happening 抑制;扼杀
  17 spark    v. to set off 引发;触发
  18 embrace    v . to accept (something or someone) readily or
   gladly
欣然接受
  19 arbitrary    a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
  20 denounce    v. to publicly state that someone or something
   is bad or wrong
谴责;指责
  21  incubator    n. an organization or place that helps in the
   development of new businesses
孵化器
  22 spore    n. a cell made by some plants that is like a
   seed and can produce a new plant
孢子
  23 contract    v. to become smaller 收缩
   n. a legal agreement between people,
   companies, etc.
合同
   v. to become affected with 感染
  24  irritate    v. to make (someone) impatient, angry, or
   annoyed
使烦恼
  25 enigma    n. someone or something that is hard to
   understand
费解的事物
  26 spur    v. to encourage (someone) to do or achieve
   something
激励
  27 codify    v. to put (things) in an orderly form 编纂;整理
  28 awkward    a. likely to embarrass 令人尴尬的
   a. not graceful   (行动)笨拙
的
  29 perilous    a. full of danger 危险的
  30 auspicious    a. showing or suggesting that future success is
   likely
有利的
  31 hazardous    a. involving risk or danger 有危险的
  32  irritating    a. causing irritation or annoyance 气人的
  33 amorphous    a. having no definite or clear shape or form 无固定形状的
  34 overt    a. easily seen: not secret or hidden 明显的
  35 embryonic    a. in an early or undeveloped stage 未成熟的
  36  rudimentary    a. basic or simple 基本的
   a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 revile    v. to speak about (someone or something) in a
   very critical or insulting way
斥责
  2 auction    n. a public sale at which things are sold to the
   people who offer to pay the most
拍卖
  3 languish    v. to continue for a long time without activity or
   progress in an unpleasant or unwanted situation
衰败
4 transitory    a. lasting only for a short time 转瞬即逝的
  5 obduracy    n. the quality or state of being obdurate 倔强;执拗
  6 astute    a. very alert and aware: clever 精明的
  7 tractable    a. easily managed or controlled 易驾驭的
  8 entail    v. to have (something) as a part, step, or result 牵扯
  9 irreparable    a. impossible to get back or to make right 不可恢复的
  10 tentative    a. not done with confidence : uncertain and
   hesitant
犹豫的
   a. not definite : still able to be changed 暂定的,不确定
的
  11 degrade    v. to treat (someone or something) poorly and
   without respect
降低,削弱
  12 disguise    v. to hide (something) so that it will not be seen
   or noticed
掩盖
  13 precede    v. to happen, go, or come before (something or
   someone)
在 …之前发生或
出现
  14 supplement    n. something that is added to something else in
   order to make it complete
增补
  15 supplant    v. to take the place of (someone or something
   that is old or no longer used or accepted)
代替
  16 intake    n. the amount of something (such as food or
   drink) that is taken into your body
摄取量
  17 expenditure    n. an amount of money that is spent on
   something
消费
  18 onset    n. the beginning of something 开始发生
  19 undermine    v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
   less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱(信
心、权威等)
  20 mimic    v. to copy (someone or someone's behavior or
   speech) especially for humor
模仿
  21 contest    n. & v. an event in which people try to win by
   doing something better than others
竞争
  22 antagonistic    a. showing dislike or opposition 敌对的
  23 inimical    a. not friendly 敌意的
   a. likely to cause damage or have a bad effect 有害的
  24 autocracy    n. a country that is ruled by a person or group
   with total power
独裁
  25 indifferent    a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
   concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
   a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
  26 apathetic    a. not having or showing much emotion or
   interest
冷淡的;无兴趣
的
  27 hostility    n. an unfriendly or hostile state, attitude, or
   action
敌意
  28 manifest    v. to show (something) clearly 表明
   a. able to be seen: clearly shown or visible 明显的
  29 cogent    a. very clear and easy for the mind to accept
   and believe
令人信服的
  30 precocious    a. having or showing the qualities or abilities of
   an adult at an unusually early age
早熟的
  31 convolution    n. something that is very complicated and
   difficult to understand
错综复杂
  32 nefarious    a. evil or immoral 罪恶的;不道德
的
  33 naïveté    n. the quality or state of being naive 天真
  34 ingenuous    a. showing innocent or childlike simplicity and
   candidness
天真的
   a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
  35 acquaintance    n. knowledge about something   (对某事物的)了
解
   n. someone who is known but who is not a close
   friend
熟人;
  36 consort    n. a wife or husband especially of a king or
   queen
 (统治者的)配偶
  37 kinfolk    n. a person's relatives 家属,亲属
  38 patron    n. a person who gives money
   artist, organization, etc.
and support to an  (艺术家的)赞助
人
  39 juxtaposition    n. the act or an instance of placing two or more
   things side by side often to compare or contrast
   or to create an interesting effect
 (形成反差的物
体、形象或想法
的)并置,并列
40 fertile    a. producing a large amount of something 富饶的
41 alluvial    a. GEOLOGY: made up of or found in the
   materials that are left by the water of rivers,
   floods, etc.
 (河流、洪水)冲
积的
42 intractable    a. not easily managed, controlled, or solved 难驾驭的,棘手
的
43 heterogeneous    a. made up of parts that are different 不同的
44 disparate    a. different from each other 不同的
45 fragility    n. easily broken or damaged: very delicate : not
   strong
脆弱性
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 grandiosity n. seeming to be impressive or intended to be
 impressive but not really possible or practical
宏伟
  2 approbation n. praise or approval 认可
  3 vernacular n. the language of ordinary speech rather
 than formal writing
方言
4 eschew v. to avoid especially because you do not
 think it is right, proper, etc.
避免
  5 obloquy n. harsh or critical statements about someone 公开的谴责
  6 gaffe n. a mistake made in a social situation 失礼;失态;失言
  7 jeremiad n. a prolonged lamentation or complaint 哀诉;诉求清单
  8 anomaly n. something that is unusual or unexpected 异常
  9 harbinger n. something that shows what is coming 预兆
  10 scrutinize v. to examine carefully especially in a critical
way
仔细检查
  11  intransigent a. completely unwilling to change: very
stubborn
坚持的,不妥协
的
  12 feckless a. having or resulting from a weak character
or nature
没有价值的
  13 munificent a. very generous    (指送礼者)慷
慨的
  14  indolent a. not liking to work or be active 懒惰的
  15 taciturn a. tending to be quiet: not speaking frequently 沉默寡言的
  16 priceless a. extremely valuable or important 无价的;极珍贵
的
  17 self-
aggrandizing
a. acting or intended to enhance one's power,
wealth, position, or reputation
自我扩张
  18 deemphasize v. to reduce in relative importance 使不重要
  19 check v. to slow or bring to a stop 中止
  20 doom v. to make (someone or something) certain to
 fail, suffer, die, etc.
厄运
  21 stubborn a. refusing to change your ideas or to stop
doing something
固执的
  22 estranged a. having lost former closeness and affection  (与某人)疏远的
  23 arbitrary a. done without concern for what is fair or
 right
武断的
  24 congruent a. matching or in agreement with something 适合的
  25 placebo n. a pill or substance that is given to a patient
 like a drug but that has no physical effect on
 the patient
 (给无实际治疗
需要者的)安慰
剂
  26  inert a. unable or slow to move or react 迟钝的;无生气
的
  27 capricious a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
  28 chimerical a. existing only as the product of unchecked
 imagination
空想的;荒诞的
  29 ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  30 trite a. not interesting or effective because of being
used too often : not fresh or original
陈腐的
  31 dearth n. the state or condition of not having enough
of something
缺乏
  32 self-imposed a. required by you of yourself: not given to
you by someone else
自己强加的
  33 exile n. a situation in which you are forced to leave
your country or home and go to live in a
 foreign country
流放
  34 perplexing a. lacking clarity of meaning 使人困惑的
  35  infuriating a. causing feelings of extreme anger 使人极为生气
 (或愤怒)的
  36 enigmatic a. full of mystery and difficult to understand 谜一般的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 recast   v. to present (something) in a different way 重组;改写
  2 dispassionate   a. not influenced by strong feeling or personal
  involvement: CALM, IMPARTIAL
冷静的;不带偏
见的
  3 fickle   a. changing often 多变的
4 stalwart   a. very loyal and dedicated 忠诚的
  5 solicitous   a. showing concern or care for someone's
  health, happiness, etc.
操心的;关怀的
  6 pretentious   a. having or showing the unpleasant quality of
  people who want to be regarded as more
  impressive, successful, or important than they
  really are
自命不凡的,自
负的
  7 whimsical   a. unusual in a playful or amusing way : not
  serious
反复无常的
  8 exhilarate   v. to cause (someone) to feel very happy and
  excited
使高兴
  9 unqualified   a. complete or total 未限定的
  10 unintentional   a. not done in a way that is planned or
  intended : not intentional
非故意的
  11 spontaneous   a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
way and without a lot of thought or planning
自发的
  12 endorse   v. to publicly or officially say that you support
  or approve of (someone or something)
支持
  13 recapitulate   v. to give a brief summary of something 摘要
  14 misconstrue   v. to understand (something) incorrectly 误解(某人的言
行)
  15  indispensable   a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
  16 venal   a. willing to do dishonest things in return for
money
贪赃枉法的;见
利忘义的
  17 cerebellum   n. medical: the back part of the brain that
  controls balance and the use of muscles
小脑
  18 euphemism   n. a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is
  used instead of one that is unpleasant or
  offensive
委婉说法
  19 cliché   n. a phrase or expression that has been used
  so often that it is no longer original or
  interesting
陈词滥调
  20 metaphor   n. a word or phrase for one thing that is used
  to refer to another thing in order to show or
  suggest that they are similar
隐喻
  21 elusive   a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
  a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
  22 adverse   a. bad or unfavorable: not good 不利的;有害的
  23 trigger   v. to cause to start or happen 引发
  24 exaggerate   v. to think of or describe something as larger
  or greater than it really is
夸张
  25 cinch   n. something will certainly happen or that
  someone will easily do something
很容易的事;
必然发生的事
  26 suspicious   a. showing distrust 怀疑的
  27 obliterate   v. to destroy (something) completely so that
  nothing is left
清除
  28 emendation   n. an alteration designed to correct or
  improve
校订;修改
  29 heyday   n. the time when someone or something is
most successful, popular, etc.
鼎盛时期
  30 protean   a. able to change into many different forms or
  able to do many different things
易变的;变幻无
常的
  31 versatile   a. able to do many different things; having
many different uses
多才多艺的;多
功能的
  32 pedestrian   a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无聊的
  33 circumscribe   v. to limit the size or amount of (something) 限制
  34 satiate   v. to satisfy (a need, desire, etc.) fully 满足
  35  interfere   v. to get in the way of as an obstacle 妨碍
  36 dearth   n. the state or condition of not having enough
  of something
缺乏
  37 surfeit   n. an amount that is too much or more than
  you need
过量
  38 profusion   n. a large amount of something 丰富
  39 glut   n. too much of something : a supply of
  something that is much more than is needed
  or wanted
供应过剩;供过
于求
40 prototype   n. an original or first model of something from
which other forms are copied or developed
原型
41 pretense   n. a false reason or explanation that is used
  to hide the real purpose of something
借口
42 relic   n. something that is from a past time, place,
  culture, etc.
遗迹
43 paradigm   n. a model or pattern for something that may
  be copied
范例
44 vestige   n. the last small part that remains of
  something that existed before
遗迹
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1  couch v. to say or express (something) in a particular
way
  (用某种文体或方
式)表达
  2 apocalyptic a. wildly unrestrained: GRANDIOSE 夸张的
  3  sound a. in good health 健全的
a. free from mistakes 合理的,正确的
a. solid and strong 可靠的
4 abstract a. relating to or involving general ideas or
qualities rather than specific people, objects,
or actions
抽象的(与具体经
验相对)
  5  complacent a. satisfied with how things are and not
wanting to change them
自满的
  6 ambiguous a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
  7 overblown a. made to seem larger, more impressive or
more important than it really is
夸张的
  8 marvel n. someone or something that is extremely
good, skillful, etc.
奇迹
  9 medieval a. of or relating to the Middle Ages 中古的
a. very old : too old to be useful or acceptable 过时的
  10 dead end NA 僵局
  11 exemplar a. extremely good and deserving to be
admired and copied
典型
  12 glorify v. to honor or praise 赞颂
  13 dilution n. something (such as a solution) that is
diluted
稀释
  14 antithesis n. the exact opposite of
someone
something or 对立
  15   hortatory a. giving strong encouragement 劝告性的
  16 ostensible a. being such in appearance : plausible rather
than demonstrably true or real
表面上的
  17  seamy a. of or relating to unpleasant and usually
 illegal things (such as crime, drugs, etc.)
肮脏丑恶的
  18   lurid a. causing shock or disgust: involving sex or
violence in a way that is meant to be shocking
花哨的;(故意地)
骇人听闻的
  19 disingenuous a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
  20   high-minded a. having or showing intelligence and a strong
moral character
高尚的
  21 gripping a. very interesting and exciting 激动人心的
  22 escapist n. an activity or form of entertainment that
allows people to forget about the real
problems of life
逃避现实
  23   paralyze v. to make powerless or ineffective 使不能正常活动
  24   indolence n. the quality of being lazy 懒散
  25   incompetence n. lack of the ability to do something well 不胜任
  26  criminality n. the quality or state of being criminal 犯罪行为
  27   largesse n. the act of giving away money or the quality
of a person who gives away money
慷慨解囊
  28 disquiet v. to make (someone) worried or nervous 令人不安
  29 endowment n. a large amount of money that has been
given to a school, hospital, etc., and that is
used to pay for its creation and continuing
support
捐赠
  30 generosity n. the quality of being kind, understanding,
and not selfish : the quality of being generous
慷慨
  31   humility n. the quality or state of not thinking you are
better than other people
谦恭
  32   integrity n. the quality of being honest and fair 诚实正直
  33 eloquence a. the ability to speak or write well and in an
effective way
雄辩
  34   rhetoric a. language that is intended to influence
people and that may not be honest or
reasonable
华而不实的言语
  35 wane v. to become smaller or less : to decrease in
size, amount, length, or quality
衰败
  36 ebb v. a point or condition of decline 减少
  37  vindication n. the act of vindicating or defending against
criticism or censure
    (对所受到的责
难或嫌疑的)澄
清
  38   undermine v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
 less effective usually in a secret or gradual
way
逐渐削弱(信
心、权威等)
  39 galvanize v. to stimulate or excite as if by an electric
shock
激励
40   upheaval n. a major change or period of change that
causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
剧变
41  subvert v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a
government, political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
42 quiescent a. not active 静态的
43   interminable a. having or seeming to have no end 冗长的;没完没了
的
44 abeyance n. a state of temporary inactivity:
SUSPENSION —used chiefly in the phrase in
abeyance
暂时搁置
45  feckless a. having or resulting from a weak character or
nature
没有价值的
46   beatify v. to give a dead person a title of honor for
being very good and holy
为(逝者)祝福
47   pledge n. a serious promise or agreement 保证
48 deify v. to treat like a god or goddess 神化
49  venerate v. to feel or show deep respect for 尊敬
  50  christen v. to baptize (someone) 给(某人)施洗
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   convoluted   a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
  2    ubiquitous   a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
  3    plastic   a. capable of being made into different shapes 可塑的
4    perceptible   a. able to be seen or noticed : able to be
  perceived
可察觉到的
  5   adroit   a. very clever or skillful   (尤指待人接
物)精明的
  6   vulgarity   n. the quality or state of not having good taste,
manners, politeness, etc.
庸俗;粗野
  7   discourse   n. a long talk or piece of writing about a
  subject
论述
  8   subtle   a. not obvious 不明显的
  9   flagrant   a. very bad : too bad to be ignored 骇人听闻的
  10   crass   a. having or showing no understanding of what
  is proper or acceptable: rude and insensitive
愚蠢而无同情
心的
  11    renounce   v. to give up, abandon, or resign usually by a
  public declaration
宣布放弃
  12    merge   v. to cause (two or more things, such as two
  companies) to come together and become one
  thing : to join or unite (one thing) with another
结合
  13   compartmentalize   v. to separate (two or more things) from each
  other
分隔
  14   correlation   n. the relationship between things that happen
  or change together
相互关系
  15   scaremonger   n. one inclined to raise or excite alarms
  especially needlessly
危言耸听的人
  16   elicit   v. to get (a response, information, etc.) from
  someone
引出
  17   vindicate   v. to show that (someone) should not be
  blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : to show that
  (someone) is not guilty
证明(某人)无
罪(责)
  18   vitiate   v. to make (something) less effective: to ruin or
  spoil (something)
破坏
  19    bolster   v. to give support to (something) 支持
  20    mar   v. to ruin the beauty or perfection of
  (something) : to hurt or damage the good
  condition of (something)
破坏;损害
  21   corruption   n. dishonest or illegal behavior especially by
  powerful people (such as government officials
  or police officers)
贪污
  22    resolution   n. firmness of purpose : DETERMINATION 坚定;坚决
  23   vacillation   n. inability to take a stand 犹豫不决
  24    belligerent   a. angry and aggressive : feeling or showing
  readiness to fight
好斗的
  25    pugnacious   a. showing
  argue
  a readiness or desire to fight or 好斗的
  26   exhaustive   a. including all possibilities: very thorough 全面彻底的
  27    mixed   a. combining
  kind
characteristics of more than one 混合的
  a. including or accompanied by inconsistent,
  incompatible, or contrary elements
前后不一致的
  28    inconsistent   a. not compatible with another fact or claim 前后不一致的
  29   comprehensive   a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛的
  30    laconic   a. using few words in speech or writing 言简意赅的
  31   garrulous   a. tending to talk a lot: very talkative 话多的
  32   ascetic   a. relating to having a strict and simple way of
  living that avoids
  physical pleasure
禁欲的
  33   taciturn   a. tending to be quiet: not speaking frequently 沉默寡言的
  34   tempestuous   a. full of strong emotions (such as anger or
  excitement)
激烈的;狂暴的
  35   ambiguous   a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
  36   vapid   a. dull or boring 乏味的
  37    inaccessible   a. difficult or impossible to reach, approach, or
  understand
无法理解的
  38   sagacious   a. having or showing an ability to understand
  difficult ideas and situations and to make good
  decisions
洞察事理的
  39    banal   a. boring or ordinary 平庸的;陈腐的
40   opaque   a. not letting light through: not transparent;
  difficult to understand or explain
不透明的;难
懂的
41   distressing   a. making you feel extremely upset, especially
  because of sb's suffering
令人苦恼的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   uneasy a. worried or unhappy about something 不稳定的
  2 amplify  v. to make (something, such as a musical instrument)
  louder by increasing the strength of electric signals
扩大(声音)
  3  spur  v. to encourage (someone) to do or achieve something 激励
4  sophist   n. a captious or fallacious reasoner 诡辩家
  5 quibbler   n.   a   small   complaint   or   criticism   usually   about
 something unimportant
斤斤计较的人
  6 doctrinaire   n. a  person who  has very  strong  beliefs  about what
 should  be  done  and will  not change  them or  accept
other people's opinions
固执己见的人
  7   pedant   n. one who makes a show of knowledge 卖弄学问的人
  8   rally   n. a public meeting to support or oppose someone or
 something
一致支持;   团结
起来
  9   undermine  v.  to  make  (someone  or  something)  weaker  or  less
effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐 渐 削 弱   (信
心、权威等)
10  serendipity   n.  luck  that  takes  the  form  of  finding  valuable  or
  pleasant things that are not looked for
 ( 意外 发现或 发
明新奇或有价值
事物的)运气
11   precocity   n. of a child : having or showing the qualities or abilities
of an adult at an unusually early age
早熟
12 destiny   n. what happens in the future : the things that someone
or something will experience in the future
命运
13 devil   n. an evil spirit 魔鬼
14  free-for-all  / 不加管制 ; 自由
放任
15  vicious a. very dangerous; very violent and cruel 残酷的 ; 凶猛危
险的
16   ritualize  v. to practice ritualism 使程式化
17   routine a. a regular way of doing things in a particular order 例行的;日常的
18 deceptive a. intended to make someone believe something that
  is not true
骗人的
19   imitate  v. to do the same thing as (someone) 模仿
  20   hail  v. to greet with enthusiastic approval: ACCLAIM 赞扬
  21 acclaim  v. to praise (someone  or something)  in a very strong
and enthusiastic way
给予高度评价
  22 augment  v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
  23 wayward a. following one's own capricious, wanton, or depraved
  inclinations: UNGOVERNABLE
倔强的
  24 errant a. behaving wrongly 行为不当的
  25   incisive a. very clear and direct: able to explain difficult ideas
 clearly and confidently
透彻的
  26   lucidity   n. clearness of thought or style 清晰
  27   loath a. not wanting or willing to do something 不愿意
  28   recondite a. not understood or known by many people 晦涩的
  29  tactless a. tending to offend or upset people  : not showing  or
  having tact
言行不得体的
30 malign a. causing or intended to cause harm 有害的
31 deft a. quick and skillful in action 灵巧的;机敏的
32  fabricate  v. to make up for the purpose of deception 编造;捏造
33 eliminate  v. to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) 消除
 v. to defeat and remove from a competition 淘汰
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   chunk n. a thick piece of something 话语组成部分
  2   verse n. poem 诗
  3   jejune a. not interesting 乏味的
a. too simple 幼稚的
4   esoteric a. only taught to or understood by members of a
special group: hard to understand
深奥难懂的
  5   corrosive a. causing someone or something to become
weak and damaged
腐蚀的,损害性
的
  6   finicky a. very hard to please  (对衣食等)过分
讲究的,过分挑
剔的
  7   indiscreet a. not having or showing good judgment:
revealing things that should not be revealed
不审慎的;鲁莽
的
  8 masterpiece n. the best book, painting, piece of music, movie,
etc., by a particular person
代表作
  9   illuminate v. to make (something) clear and easier to
understand
阐明
10   amend v. to change and improve (something, such as a
mistake or bad situation)
修订(法律文
件、声明等)
11   eclipse v. to do or be much better than (someone or
something)
   (做的更好而)
超过
n. a loss of power, success, popularity, etc.    (重要性、权势
等的)丧失
12   unrivaled a. better than anyone or anything else 无敌的
13   controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion ,
disagreement, or argument: likely to produce
controversy
引起争议的
14   unsurpassed a. better or greater than anyone or anything else 出类拔萃的
15   unexceptional a. not unusually good, interesting, etc.: not
exceptional
不突出的;普通
的
16   reluctant a. feeling or showing doubt about doing
something: not willing or eager to do something
不情愿的
17   offend v. to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry,
or upset by something said or done
冒犯
18   unparalleled a. not found elsewhere: never seen or
experienced before
空前的
19   demur v. to disagree politely with another person's
statement or suggestion
反对
  20   approve v. to officially accept (an idea, action, plan, etc.) 同意
  21   acquiesce v. to accept, agree, or allow something to happen
by staying silent or by not arguing
默许
  22   crumble v.  to break down completely: to stop functioning 消亡
  23   transmission a. the act or process by which something is
spread or passed from one person or thing to
another
传达
24   immortality n. the quality or state of someone or something
that will never die or be forgotten: the quality or
state of being immortal
永生
25   virtually adv. very nearly: almost entirely 几乎
26   versatile a. able to do many different things; having many
different uses
多才多艺的;多
功能的
27   indifference n. lack of interest in or concern about something:
an indifferent attitude or feeling
漠不关心;中立
28   hostility n. an unfriendly or hostile state, attitude, or action 敌意
29   animus n. a strong feeling of dislike or hatred 敌意
30   incisive a. very clear and direct: able to explain difficult
 ideas clearly and confidently
透彻的
31   tantalize v.  to cause (someone) to feel interest or
excitement about something that is very
attractive, appealing, etc.
使(某人)想要却
得不到(某物);逗
引;挑逗
32   trenchant a. very strong, clear, and effective 尖锐的;有效的
33   illusory a. based on something that is not true or real:
based on an illusion
虚幻的
34   perfunctory a. used to describe something that is done
without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or
because it is expected
敷衍的
35   cursory a. done or made quickly 粗略的;仓促的
36 morality n. beliefs about what is right behavior and what is
wrong behavior
道德
37   reciprocity n. a situation or relationship in which two people
or groups agree to do something similar for each
other, to allow each other to have the same rights,
etc.: a reciprocal arrangement or relationship
互惠;互助
38   derision n. the feeling that people express when they
criticize and laugh at someone or something in an
 insulting way
嘲弄
39   resentment n. a feeling of anger or displeasure about
someone or something unfair
怨恨
40   dismissal n. the act of dismissing: the fact or state of being
dismissed
不予考虑, 摒弃
41   ephemeral a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
42   transient a. not lasting long 短暂的
43   universality n. the quality of being universal 通用性
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 cordial    a. politely pleasant and friendly 友好的
  2 heretofore    adv. until this time: before now 迄今
  3 stifle    v. to stop from doing or expressing something 阻止,扼杀
4 pertinent    a. relating to the thing that is being thought
   about or discussed
有关的
  5 nostalgia    n. pleasure and sadness that is caused by
   remembering something from the past and
   wishing that you could experience it again
怀旧
   n. the state of being homesick: homesickness 思乡
  6 precedent    a. a similar action or event that happened at an
   earlier time
在先的
   n. an earlier occurrence of something similar 先例
  7  triviality    n. something that is not important 无足轻重
  8 deceptive    a. intended to make someone believe
   something that is not true
骗人的
  9 didactic    a. designed or intended to teach people
   something
说教的
  10 vengeful    a.  feeling or showing a desire to harm
   someone who has harmed you : feeling or
   showing a desire for vengeance
复仇的
  11  remedy    n. a way of solving or correcting a problem 解决方法
  12 otherwise    adv. in a different way or
   manner;  inotherrespects
在其他方面;
以其他方式
  13 hierarchical    a. of, relating to, or arranged in a hierarchy 按等级划分的
  14 snappish    a.  feeling or showing irritation   (说话的方式)
恶狠狠的
  15  tyrant    n. a ruler who has complete power over a
   country and who is cruel and unfair
暴虐的统治者
  16 cur    n. a dog that is a mix of different breeds: a low,
   bad, or disliked dog
恶狗
  17 umbrage    n. a feeling of being offended by what
   someone has said or done
生气
  18 expiation    n.  the act of making atonement 赎罪
  19  torpor    n. a state of not being active and having very
   little energy
麻木;迟钝
  20 visionary    a. of or relating to something that is seen or
   imagined in a dream or vision
空想的
   a. having or showing clear ideas about what
   should happen or be done in the future
有远见的
  21 ambiguous    a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
  22 self-aggrandizing    a. acting or intended to enhance one's power,
   wealth, position, or reputation
自我扩张的
  23 virtuosity    n. great ability or skill shown by a musician,
   performer, etc.
精湛演技
  24  inversion    n. a change in the position, order, or
   relationship of things so that they are the
   opposite of what they had been
倒置;颠倒
  25 hostility    n. an unfriendly or hostile state, attitude, or
   action
敌意
  26  intermediary    n.  a person who works with opposing sides in
   an argument or dispute in order to bring about
   an agreement
中间人;调解人
  27 elite    n. the people who have the most wealth and
   status in a society: the most successful or
   powerful group of people
精英
  28 grant    v. to admit (something) although it does not
   agree with or support your opinion
授予,承认
  29 cordiality    n. sincere affection and kindness 友好
  30  irascibility    n. the quality of becoming angry very easily 易怒
  31 conviviality    n. the quality of or relating to social events
   where people can eat, drink, and talk in a
   friendly way with others
友好
  32 diffidence    n. the quality or state of being unassertive or
   bashful
羞怯
  33 exasperation    n. exasperation 恼怒
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   parallel   n. something that is equal or similar 相似特征
  2   collaborate   v. to work with another person or group in
  order to achieve or do something
合作
  3   hackneyed   a. not fresh or original 陈腐的
4   contradictory   a. involving or having information that
  disagrees with other information
矛盾的
  5   uncanny   a. strange or unusual in a way that is
  surprising or difficult to understand
怪异的
  6   yardstick   n. a rule or specific idea about what is
  acceptable or desirable that is used to judge
  or measure something
   (好坏或成败的)
衡量标准
  7   accessible   a.  capable of being understood or
  appreciated
容易理解的
  8   derivative   a. not new or original 非原创的
  9   pragmatic   a. dealing with the problems that exist in a
  specific situation in a reasonable and logical
way instead of depending on ideas and
  theories
实际的
  10   empirical   a. based on testing or experience 基于观察或经
验的
  11   paradigmatic   a. constituting, serving as, or worthy of being
  a pattern to be imitated
范例的
  12   dictate   v.  to say or state (something) with authority
  or power
规定
  13   anthropomorphism   n. an interpretation of what is not human or
  personal in terms of human or personal
  characteristics :HUMANIZATION
拟人论
  14   transgress   v. to do something that is not allowed: to
  disobey a command or law
违背(道德)
  15   exacerbate   v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.)
worse
使恶化
  16   quantify   v. to find or calculate the quantity or amount
  of (something)
可量化
  17   odds   n.  the possibility that something will
  happen: the chance that one thing will
  happen instead of a different thing
   (事物发生的)可
能性
  18   peripheral   a. not relating to the main or most important
  part
次要的
  19   privileged   a. having special rights or advantages that
most people do not have
受特别优待的
  20   arbitrary   a. done without concern for what is fair or
  right
武断的
  21   disproportionate   a. having or showing a difference that is not
  fair, reasonable, or expected: too large or too
  small in relation to something
太大(或太小)的
  22   rehash   v. to present or use again in another form
without substantial change or improvement
   (稍微改动)重新
推出
  23   patriotic   a. having or showing great love and support
  for your country: having or showing
  patriotism
爱国的
  24 wrap   v. to cover (something) by winding or folding
  a piece of material around it
包,裹(礼物等)
  25   panoply   n.  a group or collection that is impressive
  because it is so big or because it includes so
many different kinds of people or things
巨大的数量(或
收藏品)
  26   elusive   a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
  a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
  27   authentic   a. true and accurate 真实
  28   elitist   n. a person who is or regards himself or
  herself as a member of a socially elite group
杰出人物
  29   scrutiny   n. the act of carefully examining something
  especially in a critical way: the act of
  scrutinizing something
仔细检查
  30   censure   v. to officially criticize (someone or
  something) strongly and publicly
谴责
  31 meld   v. merge, blend 合并
  32   evanescent   a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  33   petty   a. not very important or serious 次要的
  34   fleeting   a. not lasting: lasting for only a short time 短暂的
  35   encyclopedic   a. dealing with or knowing a subject
  thoroughly or completely
学识渊博的
  36   incongruous   a. strange because of not agreeing with what
  is usual or expected
不相称的
  37   polymath   n. someone who knows a lot about many
  different things
博学
  38   premise   n. a statement or idea that is accepted as
  being true and that is used as the basis of an
  argument
前提
  39   controversial   a. relating to or causing much discussion,
  disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
40   dramatic   a. striking in appearance or effect 巨大的,  引人注
   目的
41   impressive   a.  deserving attention, admiration, or
  respect: making a good impression
令人赞叹的
42   acclaim   v. to praise (someone or something) in a very
  strong and enthusiastic way
高度评价
43   provocative   a. causing discussion, thought, argument,
  etc.
激起争端的
  a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
44   versatile   a. able to do many different things; having
many different uses
多才多艺的;多
功能的
45   eclipse   v. to do or be much better than (someone or
  something)
     (做的更好
而)超过
46   outdo   v. to do better than (someone or
  something): to be more successful than
  (someone or something)
胜过
47   ixed   / 固定的
48   innovative   a. introducing or using new ideas or methods 创新的
49   healthy   a. PROSPEROUS,  FLOURISHING 运作良好的
  50   stingy   a. not liking or wanting to give or spend
money : not generous
吝啬的
  51   parsimonious   a.  very unwilling to spend money 吝啬的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 dour    a. serious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy 冷冰冰的
  2 charm    n. a quality that causes someone or something
   to be very likeable: an attractive quality
魅力
  3  forbearing    a. to control oneself when provoked: be patient 宽容的
4 convoluted    a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
  5  felicitous    a. very well suited for some purpose or
   situation
贴切的
  6 astringent    a. very critical in a sharp and often clever way 尖刻的;辛辣
的
  7 hyperbolic    a. of, relating to, or marked by language that
   exaggerates or overstates the truth : of, relating
   to, or marked byhyperbole
夸张的
  8 camoulage    v. to hide (something) by covering it up or
   making it harder to see
伪装
  9 heterogeneous    a. made up of parts that are different 各种各样的
  10 plastic    a. capable of being made into different shapes 可塑的
  11 subtle    a. not obvious 不明显的
  12 singular    a. strange or odd 奇特的
  13  imitable    a. capable or worthy of being imitatedor copied 可(值得)模
仿的
  14 contentious    a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree 引起争议的
   a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
  15 articulate    v. to give clear and effective utterance to 清楚说明
  16  founder    v. to experience failure : to be unsuccessful 失败;破产
  17 sketchy    a. done quickly without many details 粗略的
  18 exculpatory    v. tending or serving toexculpate 开脱罪责的
  19  flippant    a.  lacking proper respect or seriousness 轻率的
  20 deceptive    a. intended to make someone believe
   something that is not true
骗人的
  21  fastidious    a. showing or demanding excessive delicacy or
   care
挑剔的
  22  taciturn    a. tending to be quiet: not speaking frequently 沉默寡言的
  23 uncritical    a.  not expressing or willing to express
   appropriate criticism or disapproval: not critical
不加批判的
  24 condescending    a. showing or characterized by a patronizing or
   superior attitude toward others
傲慢的
  25  loquacious    a. liking to talk and talking smoothly and easily 话多的
  26 blunted    a. saying or expressing something in a very
   direct way that may upset some people
直言不讳的
  27 unkempt    a. not neat or orderly: messy or untidy 不修边幅的
  28  reticent    a. inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in
   speech
沉默的;含蓄
的
  29 commute    v. to travel regularly to and from a place and
   especially between where you live and where
   you work
上下班往返
  30 affliction    n. something (such as a disease) that causes
   pain or suffering
痛苦
  31 chronic    a.  continuing for a long time or returning often 长期的;慢性
的
  32  testimony    n. a statement made by a witness under oath
   especially in a court
证词
  33 pour out    / 倾吐,倾诉
  34 divulge    v.  to make (information) known: to give
   (information) to someone
透露(秘密)
  35  intimate    a. having a very close relationship: very warm
   and friendly
亲密的
  36 grumble    v. to complain quietly about something: to talk
   in an unhappy way
发牢骚
  37 commiserate    v. to express sadness or sympathy for
   someone who has experienced something
   unpleasant
怜悯
  38 gloat    v. to show in an improper or selfish way that
   you are happy with your own success or
   another person's failure
幸灾乐祸
  39  inattentive    a. not attentive: not paying attention 不注意的
40 garrulous    a. tending to talk a lot: very talkative 话多的
41 circumspect    a. thinking carefully about possible risks before
   doing or saying something
谨慎的
42  fluster    v. to make (someone) nervous and confused 使慌乱
43 hindsight    n.  the knowledge and understanding that you
   have about an event only after it has happened
事后的领悟
44 salient    a. very important or noticeable 显著的,重要
的
45 unexceptional    a. not unusually good, interesting, etc.: not
   exceptional
不突出的;普
通的
46 conspicuous    a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
47 suggestive    a . giving a hint 暗示的
48 nondescript    a. not easily described: having no special or
   interesting qualities, parts, etc. : typical and
   uninteresting
无明显特征的
49  innumerable    a. too many to be counted: very many 多得数不清的
  50 at odds with    / 与 ……不一致
  51 sanguine    a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
  52  flummox    v. confuse 使困惑
  53 hearten    v. to cause (someone) to feel more cheerful or
   hopeful
激励
  54 confound    v. to surprise and confuse (someone or
   something)
使混淆
   v. to prove (someone or something) wrong 证明 …有误
  55  tantamount    a. equal to something in value, meaning, or
   effect
等同于
  56 synonymous    a. having the same meaning 同义的
  57  implicate    v. to show that someone or something is
   closely connected to or involved in something
   (such as a crime)
牵涉
  58 subservient    a. very willing or too willing to obey someone
   else
恭顺的
  59 obscure    a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
   a. difficult to understand: likely to be
   understood by only a few people
深奥难懂的
   a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
   with certainty
模糊的
   v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
   (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模糊
  60 perplexing    a. lacking clarity of meaning 使人困惑的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 obtrusive   a. noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way 显眼的
  2 circumspect   a. thinking carefully about possible risks before
  doing or saying something
谨慎的
  3 surreptitious   a. done in a secret way 秘密的
4 adroit   a. very clever or skillful  (尤指待人
接物)精明
的
  5 meticulous   a. very careful about doing something in an
  extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
  6 arbitrary   a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
  7  ideology   n. the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or
  political party
思想意识
  8 demarcation   n. the marking of the limits or boundaries of
  something
划分
  9 episode   n. an event or a short period of time that is
  important or unusual
片段
  10  reminiscence   n. a story that someone tells about something that
  happened in the past
回忆录
  11 wistful   a. having or showing sad thoughts and feelings
  about something that you want to have or do and
  especially about something that made you happy
  in the past
伤感的
  12 self-serving   a. having or showing concern only about your own
  needs and interests
自私的
  13 whimsical   a. unusual in a playful or amusing way : not
  serious
反复无常的
  14 ungracious   a. not polite or respectful : not gracious 粗鲁的
  15 valedictory   n. a speech that expresses good wishes for
  someone who is leaving : the act of saying
  goodbye in a formal way
欢送
  16  imposition   n. the act of establishing or creating something in
  an official way : the act of imposing something
实施
  17 undue   a. more than is reasonable or necessary 不适当的
  18  infringement   n. a failure to uphold the requirements of law,
  duty, or obligation
侵犯
  19  intransigent   a. completely unwilling to change: very stubborn 不妥协的
  20 comportment   n. the way in which sb/sth behaves 行为;举止
  21 exacerbate   v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse 使恶化
  22  temper   v. to make (something) less severe or extreme 使缓和
  n. a state of being angry 脾气
  23 debunk   v. to show that something (such as a belief or
  theory) is not true: to show the falseness of (a
  story, idea, statement, etc.)
揭穿真相
  24 obviate   v. to make (something) no longer necessary: to
  prevent or avoid (something)
避免
  25 deference   n. a way of behaving that shows respect for
  someone or something
尊重;顺从
  26 estrange   v. to cause someone to be no longer involved or
  connected with something
疏远
  28 devastating   a. causing great damage or harm 毁灭性的
  29 avidity   n. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with
  something
欲望
  30  impotence   n. the quality or state of lacking power or strength 无能力
  31  resignation   n. the feeling that something unpleasant is going
  to happen and cannot be changed
顺从
  n. an act of giving up a job or position in a formal
  or official way
辞职
  32  rote   n.  the act of repeating over and over often
without attention to meaning
生搬硬套
  33 covet   v.  to want (something that you do not have) very
much
渴望
  34 arduous   a. very difficult 艰巨的
  35  taxing   a. requiring a lot of effort, energy, etc. 费力的
  36  lucrative   a. producing money or wealth 获利丰厚的
  37 enviable   a . causing envy : very desirable 令人羡慕的
  38 scrutiny   n. the act of carefully examining something
  especially in a critical way
仔细的观察
  39 spurious 伪造的
40 speculative   a. based on guesses or ideas about what might
  happen or be true rather than on facts
推理的
41 conjectural   a. of the nature of or involving or based on
  conjecture
推测的
42  fabricate   v. to make up for the purpose of deception 编造;捏造
43 subtle   a. hard to notice or see 不明显的
44 adverse   a. bad or unfavorable: not good 不利的;有
害的
45  restorative   a. having the ability to make a person feel strong
  or healthy again
恢复健康的
46  tonic   a. increasing or restoring physical or mental tone 恢复健康的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   garb   n. a particular style or type of clothing 服装
  2   upbeat   a. positive and cheerful : happy and hopeful 乐观
  3 melancholic   a. very sad 忧郁的
4 wearisome   a. causing you to feel bored, annoyed, or impatient 乏味的
  5   salacious   a. formal + disapproving: relating to sex in a way
  that is excessive or offensive
淫秽的;色
情的
  6   aghast   a. struck with terror, amazement, or horror :
  shocked and upset
惊恐
  7   urbane   a. notably polite or polished in manner 温文儒雅的
  8   resort   v. to seek aid, relief, or advantage 求助
  9   tissue   n. a piece of soft and very thin paper that is used
  especially for cleaning
手巾纸
10   proficient   a. good at doing something 精通的
11   feasible   a. possible to do 可行的
12   sedition   n. the crime of saying, writing, or doing something
  that encourages people to disobey their
  government
煽动反政府
13 maudlin   a. showing or expressing too much emotion
  especially in a foolish or annoying way
伤感的
14   accommodating   a. willing to do what someone else wants or
  requests
乐于助人的
15   demeanor   n. a person's appearance and behavior : the way
  someone seems to be to other people
行为
16   odious   a. causing hatred or strong dislike 令人讨厌的
17   deferential   a. showing or expressing respect and high regard
  due a superior or an elder
恭敬的
18   jejune   a. not interesting 乏味的
  a. too simple 幼稚的
19   derivative   a. not new or original 非原创的
  20   sycophantic   a. attempting to win favor by flattery 拍马屁的
  21   atypical   a. not typical: not usual or normal 非典型的
  22   unflappable   a. not easily upset : unusually calm in difficult
  situations
冷静的
  23   supercilious   a. having or showing the proud and unpleasant
  attitude of people who think that they are better or
more important than other people
傲慢的
  24   contentious   a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree 引起争议的
  a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
  25   demolish   v. to destroy (a building, bridge, etc.) : to forcefully
  tear down or take apart (a structure)
破坏;推翻
  26   reveal   v. to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or
  generally known
揭示
  27   confound   v. to surprise and confuse (someone or something) 使混淆
  v. to prove (someone or something) wrong 证明 …有误
  28   puncture   v. to weaken, damage, or destroy (something, such
  as an argument or a person's feelings, pride, etc.)
削弱
  suddenly or in a way that causes surprise or
  embarrassment
29   perpetuate   v. to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely 使 ……永存
30   ancillary   a. providing something additional to a main part or
  function
辅助的
31   gainsay   v. to deny or disagree with (something) 否认
32   precedent   n. a similar action or event that happened at an
  earlier time
先前出现的
事例
33   stifle   v. to stop (someone) from doing or expressing
  something
阻止
34   disregard   v. /n. to ignore (something) or treat (something) as
  unimportant
忽视,轻视
35   opprobrium   n. very strong disapproval or criticism of a person
  or thing especially by a large number of people
谴责
36   vituperation   n. harsh and angry criticism 辱骂
37   dismissal   n. the act of dismissing: the fact or state of being
  dismissed
不予考虑,
摒弃
38   approbation   n. praise or approval 认可
39   adulation   n. excessive or slavish admiration or flattery 奉承
40   veneration   n. a feeling of deep respect 尊敬
41   lucubration   n. laborious or intensive study 刻苦钻研
42   reverence   n. honor or respect that is felt for or shown to
  (someone or something)
崇敬
43   disdain   v. to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or
  something)
鄙视
44   panacea   n. a remedy for all ills or difficulties 万能之计
45   refuge   n. shelter or protection from danger or trouble 庇护
46   remedy   n. a way of solving or correcting a problem 解决方法
47   culprit   n. a person who has committed a crime or done
  something wrong
引起问题的
事物
48   recipe   n. a way of doing something that will produce a
  particular result
方法
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   amoral   a. being outside or beyond the moral order or a
  particular code of morals
不遵守道德
准则的
  2   superfluous   a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
  3   exemplary   a. extremely good and deserving to be admired
  and copied
典范的
4   progressive   a. moving forward 进步的
  5 motley   a. made up of many different people or things 混杂的
  6   opportunistic   a. taking advantage of opportunities as they arise 机会主义的
  7   anomalous   a. not expected or usual 反常的
  8   haphazard   a. having no plan, order, or direction 杂乱的
  9 monolithic   a. consisting of or constituting a single unit 单一的
10   indulgence   n. the behavior or attitude of people who allow
  themselves to do what they want or who allow
  other people to do what they want
沉溺
11   obscure   a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
  a. difficult to understand: likely to be understood
  by only a few people
深奥难懂的
  a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
  v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
  (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
12   buttress   v. to support, strengthen, or defend (something) 支持
13   overwhelm   v. to defeat (someone or something) completely 击败
14   ostensible   a. seeming or said to be true or real but very
  possibly not true or real
表面上的
15   distract   v. to take (attention) away from someone or
  something
转移(注意力)
16   belie   v. to give a false impression of 掩盖
  v. to show (something) to be false or wrong 证明 ……错
误
  v. to run counter to: contradict 与 …… 矛盾
17   lapse   n. a slight error usually caused by lack of attention
  or forgetfulness
 (忘记或没注
意所导致的)
小错误
18   utopia   n. an imaginary place in which the government,
  laws, and social conditions are perfect
空想的完美
境界
19   impermanent   a. not lasting forever : not permanent 短暂的
  20   contingent   a. depending on something else that might or
might not happen
依情况而定
的
  21   alarming   a. causing people to feel danger or alarm or to be
worried or frightened
使人惊恐的
  22   circumstantial   n. providing or including the details of a particular
  situation or event
视情况而定
的
23   proliferate   v. to increase in number or amount quickly 迅速繁殖(或
增殖)
24   eclectic   a. including things taken from many different
  sources
兼收并蓄的
25   derivative   a. not new or original 非原创的
26   spurious   a. not genuine, sincere, or authentic 伪造的
27   specious   a. appearing to be true but actually false 假的
28   preponderance   n. a greater amount or number of something 多数
29   annihilate   v. to destroy (something or someone) completely 歼灭
30   nebulous   a. not clear: difficult to see, understand, describe,
  etc.
模糊的
31   ephemeral   a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
32   per capita   / 人均的
33   disparity   n. different from each other 不一致
34   fluctuate   v. to change level, strength, or value frequently 波动
35   vacillation   n. inability to take a stand 犹豫不决
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   disregard    a. to ignore (something) or treat (something) as
   unimportant
忽视
  2   bemoan    v. to say that you are unhappy about (something) :
   to complain about (something)
悲叹
  3   downplay    v. to make (something) seem smaller or less
   important
轻描淡写
4   hubris    n. a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence 傲慢;狂妄
  5   propriety    n. behavior that is accepted as socially or morally
   correct and proper
得体的举止
  6   prescience    n. the ability to know what will or might happen in
   the future
先见之明
  7   indolence    n. the quality of being lazy 懒散
  8 worship    n. deep respect toward God, a god, or a sacred
   object
 (对上帝或神
的)崇拜
  9   disinclination    n. a feeling of not wanting to do something : a
   tendency to avoid a particular activity
不情愿
10   incredulous    a. not able or willing to believe something : feeling
   or showing a lack of belief
不能相信的
11   sagacious    a. having or showing an ability to understand
   difficult ideas and situations and to make good
   decisions
洞察事理的
12   callow    a. used to describe a young person who does not
   have much experience and does not know how to
   behave the way adults behave
幼稚无经验
的
13   nimble    a. able to move quickly, easily, and lightly 灵活的
14   deadpan    a. showing no feeling or emotion  (开玩笑或作
弄人时)故
意板着脸
的,一脸严
肃的
15   plod    v. to work laboriously and monotonously  (费力单调地)
工作
16   definitive    a. not able to be argued about or changed : final
   and settled
最后的
17   sobering    a. making you feel serious and thoughtful 使人冷静的
18   defy    v. to confront with assured power of resistance 公然反抗;不
服从
19   rote    n. the act of repeating over and over often without
   attention to meaning
死记硬背,
生搬硬套
  20   condone    v. to forgive or approve (something that is
   considered wrong)
宽恕
  21 maintain    v. to cause to exist or continue without changing 保持
   v. to affirm in or as if in argument 断言
  22   trajectory    n. the curved path along which something (such as
   a rocket) moves through the air or through space
轨迹
  23   subtle    a. not obvious 不明显的
24   fallacious    a. containing a mistake : not true or accurate 谬误的
25   nuanced    a. subtle and often appealingly complex qualities,
   aspects, or distinctions (as in character or tone)
有细微差别
的
26   equivocal    a. having two or more possible meanings 模棱两可的
27   ambiguous    a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
28   esoteric    a. only taught to or understood by members of a
   special group: hard to understand
深奥难懂的
29   anomalous    a. not expected or usual 反常的
30   arcane    a. known or knowable only to a few people 晦涩难解的
31   superfluous    a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
32 morph    v. to change gradually and completely from one
   thing into another thing usually in a way that is
   surprising or that seems magical
 (使)变化
33   dwindle    v. to gradually become smaller  (逐渐)减少
34   contract    v. to become smaller 收缩
   n. a legal agreement between people, companies,
   etc.
合同
   v. to become affected with 感染
35   high-minded    a. having or showing intelligence and a strong
   moral character
高尚的
36   unimpeachable    a. very reliable and trusted: not able to be doubted
   or questioned
无可指责的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   deficit    n. a shortage especially in money 亏损
  2   predicament    n. a difficult or unpleasant situation 窘境
  3   compound    v. to make (something, such as an error or
   problem) worse : to add to (something bad)
使恶化
   a/n. made up of two or more parts 混合(的)
4   vexation    n. something that worries or annoys you 烦恼
  5   demonize    v. to portray (someone or something) as evil or
   as worthy of contempt or blame: vilify
将 …妖魔化
  6 moderate    a. calm, temperate 不激烈的;适度的
  7   genteel    a. having an elegant, tasteful, or polite quality 显得彬彬有礼的
  8 mundane    a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than
   to spiritual things
世俗的;平凡的
  9   affable    a. friendly and easy to talk to 和蔼的
10   vehement    a. showing strong and often angry feelings:
   very emotional
  (感情)强烈的
11   captivating    a. attractive and interesting in a way that holds
   your attention
迷人的
12   infectious    a. capable of being passed to someone else by
   germs that enter the body
传染性的
13   innocuous    a. causing no injury 无害的
   a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
14   captious    a. marked by an often ill-natured inclination to
   stress faults and raise objections
吹毛求疵的
15   content    v. to make (someone) pleased and satisfied :
   to make (someone) content
满意
16   idealistic    a. having a strong belief in perfect standards
   and trying to achieve them, even when this is
   not realistic
理想的
17   placatory    a. to cause (someone) to feel less angry about
   something
安抚的
18   palliative    a/n. something that reduces the effects or
   symptoms of a medical condition without
   curing it
治标(不治本)药
物;缓解剂
19 mollify    v. to make less angry 使平静
  20   peer    n. a person who belongs to the same age
   group or social group as someone else
同辈
  21   cliquish    n. a small group of people who spend time
   together and who are not friendly to other
   people
小集团
  22   alienation    n. a withdrawing or separation of a person or a
   person's affections from an object or position of
   former attachment
疏远
  23   cluster    n. a group of things or people that are close
   together
    (人或动物的)
群,团,组
  24   elicit    n. a person who is or regards himself or herself
   as a member of a socially elite group
杰出人物
  25   solidarity    n. a feeling of unity between people who have
   the same interests, goals, etc.
团结;齐心协力
26   camaraderie    n. a feeling of good friendship among the
   people in a group
友情
27   obedience    n. the act of obeying : willingness to obey 顺从
28   hierarchy    n. a system in which people or things are
   placed in a series of levels with different
   importance or status
等级制度
29   bemuse    v. to cause (someone) to be confused and
   often also somewhat amused
使困惑
30   proliferate    v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
31   coincide    v. to happen at the same time as something
   else
同时发生
   v. to agree with something exactly: to be the
   same as something else
相符;与 …一致
32   abound    v. to be plentiful 非常多
33   dispassionate    a. not influenced by strong feeling or personal
   involvement: CALM, IMPARTIAL
冷静的;不带偏见
的
34   blithe    a. happy and without worry 无忧无虑的
35   obtrusive    a. noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way 显眼的
36   conspicuous    a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
37 mediate    v. to get (something, such as a settlement or
   agreement) by working with opposing sides in
   a dispute
调解;为解决分
歧找到(方法)
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   prodigy    n. a young person who is unusually talented in
   some way
  (年轻的)天才
  2   polymath    n. someone who knows a lot about many different
   things
博学
  3   tyro    n. a person who has just started learning or doing
   something : a beginner or novice
新手
4   ante    n. the amount of money that a player must bet at
   the beginning of play in a poker game
赌注
  5   philistine    n. a person who is guided by materialism and is
   usually disdainful of intellectual or artistic values
庸俗;对文化
艺术无知的人
  6   extraneous    a. not forming a necessary part of something: not
   important
无关的;外来
的;
  7   derivative    a. not new or original 非原创的
  8   heterogeneous    a. made up of parts that are different 各种各样的
  9   promulgate    v. to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many
   people
传播
10   prioritize    v. to organize (things) so that the most important
   thing is done or dealt with first
划分优先顺序
11   sovereignty    n. unlimited power over a country 主权;最高统治
权
12   genealogy    n. the study of family history 家谱学
13   subordinate    v. to think of or treat (someone or something) as
   less important than someone or something else
使从属于
   a. placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or
   position
从属的;下级的
14   analogous    a. similar in some way 类似的
15   slacken    v. to become slower or less active : to slow down   (使)放慢
16   panacea    n. a remedy for all ills or difficulties 万能之计
17   augment    v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
18   ameliorate    v. to make (something, such as a problem) better,
   less painful, etc.
改善
19   hazardous    a. involving risk or danger 有危险的
  20   overwhelming    a. very great in number, effect, or force 压倒性的
  21 meager    a. not having enough of something for comfort or
   happiness
贫乏的,不足
的
  22   paltry    a. very small or too small in amount; having little
   meaning, importance, or worth
微小的;不重要
的
  23   belie    v. to give a false impression of 掩盖
   v. to show (something) to be false or wrong 证明 ……错误
   v. to run counter to: contradict 与 …… 矛盾
  24   surmount    v. to deal with (a problem or a difficult situation)
   successfully
克服
  25   secure    v. to get secure usually lasting possession or
   control of
获得
   adj. protected from danger or harm 安全的
26   vacuous    a. having or showing a lack of intelligence or
   serious thought : lacking meaning, importance, or
   substance
空洞无物的
27 mirthful    a. arousing or provoking laughter 愉快的
28   gloomy    a. sad or depressed 令人沮丧的;
29   jovial    a. full of happiness and joy 快乐的
30   premium    n. the price of insurance : the amount paid for
   insurance
保险费
31   purity    n. the quality or state of being pure 纯净;纯粹
32   yield    v. to produce or provide (something, such as a
   plant or crop)
产出
   v. to surrender or submit (oneself) to another 投降
33   provenance    n. the origin or source of something 起源
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   ironic a. using words that mean the opposite of what
you really think especially in order to be funny
讽刺的
  2   reductive a. dealing with or describing something
complicated in a simple or too simple way
简化的
  3   garrulous a. tending to talk a lot: very talkative 话多的
4   sanguine a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
  5   approbation n. praise or approval 赞赏
  6   deterioration n. the act or process of becoming worse 恶化
  7 manipulate v. to operate, use, or move with the hands or by
mechanical means
处理
  8   subtle a. not obvious 不明显的
  9   routine a. a regular way of doing things in a particular
order
例行的;日常的
10   juvenile a. unpleasantly childish 未成年的;幼稚的;
11   paradox n. something (such as a situation) that is made
up of two opposite things and that seems
 impossible but is actually true or possible
悖论
12   virtue n. a good and moral quality     (好)品德
13   instinctive a. based on feelings or desires that do not come
from thinking or learning
生来的;本能的
14   acquire v. gained by or as a result of effort or experience     (尤指靠自己的
努力或行动)获
得的
15 mundane a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
spiritual things
世俗的;平凡的
16   undermine v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
 less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱(信
心、权威等)
17   forgo v. to give up the use or enjoyment of
(something)
放弃(想做的事
或想得之物)
18   impede v. to interfere with or slow the progress of 阻碍
19   overshadow v. to cause (something or someone) to seem
 less important or impressive when compared to
something or someone else
使黯然失色;掩
盖
  20   redirect v. to use (something) for a different purpose   (以新的方式或目
的)重新使用
  21   obscure a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
a. difficult to understand: likely to be understood
by only a few people
深奥难懂的
a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
with certainty
模糊的
v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
(something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模糊
  22   preclude v. to prevent (someone) from doing something 阻止
  23 mitigate v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
painful
减少,减轻
  24   abate v. to become weaker : to decrease in strength   (使)减弱
25   conducive a. making it easy, possible, or likely for
something to happen or exist
有助于 … 的
26   hinder v. to make (something, such as a task or action)
slow or difficult
妨碍
27   devastate v. to destroy much or most of (something) : to
cause great damage or harm to (something)
毁灭
28   deleterious a. damaging or harmful 有害的
29   indispensable a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
30   artificial a. not natural or real : made, produced, or done
to seem like something natural
人造的;非自然
的
a. not sincere 假的
31   spurious a. not genuine, sincere, or authentic 虚假的
32   clear-cut a. very obvious and sharp : free from doubt or
uncertainty : very definite
明显的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   immutable a. unable to be changed 不变的
  2   passive a. used to describe someone who allows things to
happen or who accepts what other people do or
decide without trying to change anything
消极的;被动的
  3   kinetic a. of or relating to the movement of physical objects 运动的
4 mindset n. a mental attitude or inclination 观念模式
  5   pompous a. having or showing an attitude of someone who
thinks he or she is better than other people
言辞浮夸的
  6   precarious a. not safe, strong, or steady 危险的
  7 mundane a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
spiritual things
世俗的;平凡的
  8   coverage n. the activity of reporting about an event or subject
 in newspapers, on television news programs, etc.
新闻报道
  9   disinterested a. not influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or
concerns
公正的
a. not interested 冷漠;无兴趣
10   sporadic a. occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or
random instances
偶尔发生的
11   assorted a. including several kinds 混杂的
12   pedestrian a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无聊
的
13   piecemeal a. done or made in a gradual way in a series of
separate steps
逐渐做成(或发
生)的
14   salubrious a. making good health possible or likely 有益健康的
15   bromidic a. lacking in originality: TRITE 陈腐的,无聊
的
16 mobilize v. to bring (people) together for action 鼓动
17   endeavor v. to seriously or continually try to do (something) 尝试
n. a serious effort or attempt 努力
18   languish v. to continue for a long time without activity or
progress in an unpleasant or unwanted situation
衰败
19   proliferate v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  20   jettison v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
  21   thrive v. to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or
succeed
兴旺发达;繁荣
  22   kinship n. the state of being related to the people in your
family
亲属关系
  23   signify v. to be a sign of (something) : to mean
(something)
说明;预示
  24   underrate v. to rate or value (someone or something) too low 过低评价
  25   preclude v. to prevent (someone) from doing something 阻止
  26   exaggerate v. to think of or describe something as larger or
greater than it really is
夸大
  27   vice n. bad or immoral behavior or habits 恶行;不道德行
为
  28   probity n. the quality of a person who is completely honest 诚实
29   dissemble v. to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc. 伪装
30   rectitude n. the quality of being honest and morally correct 公正;正直
31   ingenuous a. showing innocent or childlike simplicity and
candidness
天真的
a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
32   duplicity n. dishonest behavior that is meant to trick
someone
奸诈(行为)
33   for all / 尽管
34   discordance n. lack of agreement or harmony: the state or an
 instance of being discordant
不一致
35   contention n. something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea)
that is argued or stated
争执;争论
36   quackery n. the practices or pretensions of a quack 骗人的医术
37   nepotism n. the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving
jobs and other favors to relatives
任人唯亲
38   indecision n. difficulty in making a decision 优柔寡断
39   cronyism n. the unfair practice by a powerful person (such as
a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to
friends
任人唯亲
40   per capita / 人均
41   distortion n. the act of twisting out of shape or making
 inaccurate
扭曲
42   disparity n. different from each other 不一致
43   fluctuate v. to change level, strength, or value frequently 动摇不定
44   variance n. an amount of difference or change 不一致
45   vacillation n. inability to take a stand : irresolution, indecision 犹豫不决
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   kindred n. a person's relatives 亲属
  2   perfidious a. not able to be trusted: showing that someone
cannot be trusted
背叛的;不忠
的
  3   peregrinate v. to travel especially on foot: WALK  (尤指漫长而
缓慢的)旅程
4   jubilation n. great happiness or joy 欢欣鼓舞
  5   sagacious a. having or showing an ability to understand difficult
 ideas and situations and to make good decisions
洞察事理的
  6   conspicuous a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
  7   peccadillo n. a small mistake or fault that is not regarded as
very bad or serious
轻罪
  8 mitigate v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
painful
减少,减轻
  9   violate v. to do something that is not allowed by (a law, rule,
etc.)
违反
10   reparation n. money that a country or group that loses a war
pays because of the damage, injury, deaths, etc., it
has caused
 (战败国的)赔
款
11   pretext n. a reason that you give to hide your real reason for
doing something
借口;托词
12   stubborn a. refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing
something
固执的
13   personable a. friendly or pleasant in manner : easy to get along
with
品貌兼优;英
俊潇洒
14   arbitrary a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
15 malleable a. capable of being easily changed or influenced 可塑的
16   obdurate a. refusing to do what other people want: not willing
to change your opinion or the way you do something
顽固的
17   intransigent a. completely unwilling to change: very stubborn 坚持的,不
妥协的
18   founder v. to experience failure: to be unsuccessful 失败
19   undermine v. to make (someone or something) weaker or less
effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
   (信心、权
威等)
  20   bear out / 证实
  21   orthodox n. accepted as true or correct by most people :
supporting or believing what most people think is
true
传统
  22   striking a. very attractive especially in an unusual or
 interesting way
引人注目的
  23   yield v. to produce or provide (something, such as a plant
or crop)
产出
v. to surrender or submit (oneself) to another 投降
  24   bereft a. sad because a family member or friend has died 失去(某物)
  25   exuberant n. very lively, happy, or energetic: filled with energy
and enthusiasm
热情洋溢的
26   emphatic a. said or done in a forceful or definite way 强调的
27   detestation n. extreme hatred or dislike: abhorrence, loathing 憎恶
28   abhorrent a. causing or deserving strong dislike 令人憎恨的
29   oscillate v. to swing or move back and forth between two
points
摇摆,变化
30   superficial a. concerned only with what is obvious or apparent :
not thorough or complete
肤浅的
31   quintessential a. perfectly typical or representative of a particular
kind of person or thing
典型的
32   disdain v. to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or
something)
鄙视
33   impermanent a. not lasting forever: not permanent 短暂的
34   eternal a. having no beginning and no end in time : lasting
forever
永久的
35   subtle a. not obvious 不明显的
36   profundity n. the quality of being very strongly felt 深刻性
37   concise a. using few words: not including extra or
unnecessary information
简明的
38   evenhanded a. not favoring one side or group over another 公平的
39   succinct a. using few words to state or express an idea 简明的
40   impartial a. not partial or biased: treating or affecting all
equally
公平的
41 magnanimity n. the quality of being generous and noble  (尤指对被自
己击败或曾
欺凌过自己
的人的)宽宏
大量
42   perspicacity n. having or showing an ability to notice and
understand things that are difficult or not obvious
敏锐的洞察
力
43   detachment n. freedom from bias or prejudice 公正;客观
44   benevolence n. an act of kindness 善行;捐助
45   discernment n. an act of perceiving or discerning something 洞察力
46   sanction v. to officially accept or allow (something) 支持
n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to
force a country to obey international laws by limiting
or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing
economic aid for that country, etc.
制裁
n. official permission or approval 支持
47   reprehend v. to voice disapproval of: censure 谴责
48   endorse v. to publicly or officially say that you support or
approve of (someone or something)
支持
49   censure n. official strong criticism 责备
50   conjecture n. an opinion or idea formed without proof or
sufficient evidence
推测
51   controversial a. relating to or causing much discussion,
disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   impassioned    a. showing or feeling very strong emotions 热情的
  2   anything but    / 绝对不是
  3   endorse    v. to publicly or officially say that you support or
   approve of (someone or something)
支持
4   privilege    n. a right or benefit that is given to some people and
   not to others
优惠待遇
  5   zealous    a. feeling or showing strong and energetic support
   for a person, cause, etc.: filled with zeal
热情的
  6   apathetic    a. not having or showing much emotion or interest 冷淡的;无
兴趣的
  7   abhorrent    a. causing or deserving strong dislike 令人憎恨的
  8   stubborn    a. refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing
   something
固执的
  9   lethargic    a. feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in
   doing things
昏睡的
10   spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
   and without a lot of thought or planning
way 自发的
11   derision    n. the feeling that people express when they criticize
   and laugh at someone or something in an insulting
   way
嘲弄
12   sacrosanct    a. too important and respected to be changed,
   criticized, etc.
神圣的
13   ephemeral    a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
14 malleable    a. capable of being easily changed or influenced 可塑的
15   egalitarian    a. aiming for equal wealth, status, etc., for all people 平等主义的
16   autonomous    a. having the power or right to govern itself 有自主权的
17   stagnate    v. to stop developing, progressing, moving, etc.: to
   be or become stagnant
停滞
18   flourish    n/v. a period of thriving 繁荣;昌盛
19   insulate    v. to prevent (someone or something) from dealing
   with or experiencing something : to keep (someone
   or something) separate from something unpleasant,
   dangerous, etc.
将 … 隔离
 (以免受外
界影响)
  20   intuitive    a. having the ability to know or understand things
   without any proof or evidence: having or
   characterized by intuition
凭直觉获知
的
  21   alien    a. not familiar or like other things you have known 陌生的
  22   disdain    v. to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or
   something)
鄙视
  23   verisimilitude    n. the quality of seeming real 真实性
  24   radical    a. very new and different from what is traditional or
   ordinary
标新立异
   a. very basic and important 根本的
  25   objectivity    v. based on facts rather than feelings or opinions 客观公正
  26   forestall    v. to stop (something) from happening or to cause
   (something) to happen at a later time
预先阻止
27   preside    v. to be in charge of something (such as a trial) 主持(会
议、仪式
等)
28 meticulous    a. very careful about doing something in an
   extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
29   autism    / 孤独症
30   epidemiological    a. a branch of medical science that deals with the
   incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a
   population
流行病学的
31   rally    v. to bring or come together for a common purposes 一致支持;
团结起来
32   disgrace    v. to cause (someone) to feel ashamed 不光彩
33   retract    v. to pull (something) back into something larger that
   usually covers it
撤回
34   amenable    a. willing to agree or to accept something that is
   wanted or asked for
顺从的
35   susceptible    a. easily affected, influenced, or harmed by
   something
易受 … 影响
的
36   resuscitate    v. to bring (someone who is unconscious, not
   breathing, or close to death) back to a conscious or
   active state again
使苏醒
37   upend    v. to cause (something) to be upside down: to turn
   (something) over
使颠倒
38   indignant    a. feeling or showing anger because of something
   that is unfair or wrong: very angry
愤怒的
39   phlegmatic    a. not easily upset, excited, or angered 冷静的
40   self-interest    a. concern only for getting what you want or need
   and not about what happens to other people
自私自利
41   benevolence    n. an act of kindness 善行;捐助
42 magnanimity    n. the quality of being generous and noble  (尤指对被
自己击败或
曾欺凌过自
己的人的)
宽宏大量
43   opportunism    n. the art, policy, or practice of taking advantage of
   opportunities or circumstances often with little regard
   for principles or consequences
机会主义
44   disinterest    n. lack of interest 冷漠
   n. the quality or state of not being influenced by
   personal feelings, opinions, or concerns
客观
45   resonate    v. to have particular meaning or importance for
   someone
有特殊意义
   v. to relate harmoniously 一致
46   divert    v. to give pleasure to: amuse 娱乐
   v. to change the direction or use of (something) 使转向
47   ring true    / 听起来真实
48   fall short    / 缺乏;不足
49   contentious    a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree 引起争议的
   a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
50   sound    a. in good health 健全的
   a. free from mistakes 合理的,正
确的
   a. solid and strong 可靠的
51   unassailable    a. not able to be doubted, attacked, or questioned 不容置疑的
52   prominent    a. important and well-known 著名的;杰
出的
53   empiricism    n. the practice of basing ideas and theories on
   testing and experience
经验主义
54   speculative    a. based on guesses or ideas about what might
   happen or be true rather than on facts
推理的
55   conjectural    a. of the nature of or involving or based on
   conjecture
推测的
56   judicious    a. having or showing good judgment 明智的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   reconcile    v. to cause people or groups to become friendly
   again after an argument or disagreement
使和解
  2   radical    a. very new and different from what is traditional
   or ordinary
标新立异
   a. very basic and important 根本的
  3   overhaul    v. to change (something) completely in order to
   improve it
检修;大修;改
造
   n. an instance of overhauling
4   stance    n. a publicly stated opinion   (公开表明的)
态度
  5   deliberate    a. done or said in a way that is planned or
   intended: done or said on purpose; done or
   decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重的
  6   indiscriminate    a. not careful in making choices 不加判断的
  7   genuine    a. actual, real, or true : not false or fake; sincere
   and honest
真正的;真诚的
  8 wholesale    a. affecting large numbers of people or things 大规模的
  9   adulation    n. excessive or slavish admiration or flattery 奉承
10   flummery    n. nonsense, especially praise that is silly or not
   sincere
无聊(或虚假)
的恭维话
11   fanatic    n. a person who is very enthusiastic about
   something
极端分子;狂热
信徒
12   coincidental    a. happening because of a coincidence : not
   planned
巧合;碰巧
13   not least    / 尤其是
14   anachronistic    a. something (such as a word, an object, or an
   event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it
   does not belong in a story, movie, etc.
时代错误的
   a. a person or a thing that seems to belong to the
   past and not to fit in the present
过去的
15   fallacious    a. containing a mistake : not true or accurate 谬误的
16   dogmatic    a. expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if
   they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted
固执己见的,
教条的
17   trustee    n. a person or organization that has been given
   responsibility for managing someone else's
   property or money through a trust
  (财产的)受托
人
18   impasse    n. a situation in which no progress seems
   possible
僵局;绝境
19   unprecedented    a. not done or experienced before 空前的;没有先
例的
  20   undermine    v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
   less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱(信
心、权威等)
  21   distort    v. to change so as to make untrue or inaccurate 歪曲
  22   fuel    v. SUPPORT, STIMULATE 加强;刺激
23   perennial    a. existing or continuing in the same way for a
   long time
多年生的; 持
续的
24   quotidian    a. ordinary or very common 普通的
25   pessimism    n. a feeling or belief that bad things will happen in
   the future
悲观
26   didactic    a. designed or intended to teach people
   something
说教的
27   eclectic    a. including things taken from many different
   sources
兼收并蓄的
28   dismiss    v. to decide not to think about or consider
   (something or someone)
不予考虑
29   applaud    v. to express approval of or support for
   (something or someone)
称赞;赞许
30   underestimate    v. to estimate (something) as being less than the
   actual size, quantity, or number
低估;看轻;
31   squander    v. to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way 挥霍(金钱、时
间等)
32   suspense    n. a feeling or state of nervousness or excitement
   caused by wondering what will happen
  (对即将发生的
事等的)担心;
焦虑
33   pretension    n. the unpleasant quality of people who think of
   themselves as more impressive, successful, or
   important than they really are
虚饰;虚夸
34   pitiful    a. deserving or causing feelings of pity or
   sympathy
令人同情的;可
怜的
35   promulgate    v. to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many
   people
传播
36   corroborate    v. to support or help prove (a statement, theory,
   etc.) by providing information or evidence
证实
37   defer    v. to put off to a future time : POSTPONE 推迟;延缓
38   subvert    v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
   political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
39   relinquish    v. to give up (something) : to give (something,
   such as power, control, or possession) to another
   person or group
  (尤指不情愿
地)放弃
40   temper    v. to make (something) less severe or extreme 使缓和
   n. a state of being angry 脾气
41 modulate    v. to change or adjust (something) so that it exists
   in a balanced or proper amount
调整;调节
42   fine-tune    v. to make small changes to (something) in order
   to improve the way it works or to make it exactly
   right
对 …微调
43   eccentric    a. strange or unusual 古怪的;异乎寻
常的
44 meager    a. not having enough of something for comfort or
   happiness
贫乏的,不足
的
45   salutary    a. having a good or helpful result especially after
   something unpleasant has happened
有益的
46   proscribe    v. to make (something) illegal : to not allow
   (something)
禁止
47   exacting    a. requiring much time, attention, or effort from
   someone : very difficult or demanding
苛刻的, 要求
严格的
48   spectacular    a. causing wonder and admiration : very
   impressive
壮丽的;令人惊
叹的
49 maze    n. a confusing collection or mixture of things (such
   as rules)
迷宫;纷繁复杂
的规则
50   elicit    v. to get (a response, information, etc.) from
   someone
引出
51   convoluted    a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
52   intricate    a. having many complexly interrelating parts or
   elements
复杂的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1   inflate    v. to think or say that (something) is larger or more
   important than it really is
夸张;夸大
  2   self-evident    a. clearly true and requiring no proof or explanation 显而易见的;
明摆着的
  3   static    a. showing little or no change, action, or progress 静止的
4   trivial    a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
  5   premise    n. a statement or idea that is accepted as being
   true and that is used as the basis of an argument
前提
  6   revenue    n. money that is made by or paid to a business or
   an organization
收益
  7   uneasy    a. worried or unhappy about something 不稳定的
  8   bludgeon    v. to use arguments or threats to force (someone)
   to do something
迫使
  9   opinionated    a. expressing strong beliefs or judgments about
   something : having or showing strong opinions
固执己见的;
顽固的
10   profligate    a. carelessly and foolishly wasting money,
   materials, etc. : very wasteful
挥霍的;浪费
的
11   vacuous    a. having or showing a lack of intelligence or
   serious thought : lacking meaning, importance, or
   substance
空洞无物的
12   rigorous    a. very strict and demanding 缜密的
13   exculpatory    v. tending or serving toexculpate 开脱罪责的
14   elitist    n. a person who is or regards himself or herself as
   a member of a socially elite group
杰出人物
15   comprehensible    a. able to be understood 可理解的;能
懂的
16   feasible    a. possible to do 可行的
17   escalate    v. to increase in extent, volume, number, amount,
   intensity, or scope
使逐步上升
18   preclude    v. to prevent (someone) from doing something 阻止
19   prudent    a. having or showing careful good judgment 谨慎的;慎重
的
  20 mawkish    a. sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way 易伤感的
  21   brag    v. to talk about yourself, your achievements, your
   family, etc., in a way that shows too much pride
吹嘘;自吹自
擂
  22   remedy    n. a way of solving or correcting a problem 解决方法
  23   impugn    v. to assail by words or arguments : oppose or
   attack as false or lacking integrity
对 …表示怀
疑;置疑
  24   tout    v. to talk about (something or someone) as being
   very good, effective, skillful, etc.
吹捧
  25   assertory    a. assertoric, assertive 断言的
  26   stridency    a. the quality or state of being strident 强硬;激烈;咄
咄逼人
  27   rhetoric    a. language that is intended to influence people
   and that may not be honest or reasonable
华而不实的
言语
28 metamorphose    v. to change in an important and obvious way into
   something that is very different : to undergo
   metamorphosis
 (使)变形,变
化
29   gild    v. to cover (something) with a thin layer of gold 给 …镀金
30 wane    v. to become smaller or less : to decrease in size,
   amount, length, or quality
衰落;衰败
31   palliate    v. to make the effects of (something, such as an
   illness) less painful, harmful, or harsh
减轻,缓和
 (疾病或不适)
32   succor    n. something that you do or give to help someone
   who is suffering or in a difficult situation
援助;救助
33   damp    v. to make (something) somewhat or slightly wet 潮湿
34   colorful    a. of speech : RUDE, OFFENSIVE    (言语)粗
鲁无理的
35   tart    a. having an unkind quality 尖酸的;刻薄
的
36   juxtapose    v. to place (different things) together in order to
   create an interesting effect or to show how they are
   the same or different
 (形成反差的
物体、形象
或想法的)并
置
37   effusive    a. expressing a lot of emotion 感情过分流
露的
38   audacious    a. very confident and daring: very bold and
   surprising or shocking
大胆创新的
39   lyrical    a. having an artistically beautiful or expressive
   quality
抒情的
40   striking    a. very attractive especially in an unusual or
   interesting way
引人注目的
41   detract    v. to diminish the importance, value, or
   effectiveness of something —often used with from
诋毁
42   rabid    a. having or expressing a very extreme opinion
   about or interest in something
疯狂的;激烈
的
43 meet    a. precisely adapted to a particular situation, need,
   or circumstance : very proper
合适的
44   evenhanded    a. not favoring one side or group over another 公平的
45   clement    a. not too hot or too cold 温暖的
   a. inclined to be merciful  (对受惩罚的
人)仁慈的
46   delimit    v. to officially set or state the limits of (something) 定 … 的界限
47   condign    a. appropriate 适当的
48   tantamount    a. equal to something in value, meaning, or effect 等同于
49 merciful    a. treating people with kindness and forgiveness :
   not cruel or harsh : having or showing mercy
仁慈的
50   adversarial    a. involving two people or two sides who oppose
   each other
对立的
51 mercenary    a. caring only about making money 唯利是图的
52   antagonistic    a. showing dislike or opposition 敌对的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   litigate    v. to make (something) the subject of a lawsuit : to
   cause (a case, an issue, etc.) to be decided and
   settled in a court of law
诉讼;打官司
  2   realm    n. an area of activity, interest, or knowledge 领域
  3   connoisseur    n. a person who knows a lot about something (such
   as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular
   subject
鉴赏家
4   opportunistic    a. taking advantage of opportunities as they arise 机会主义的
  5   clandestine    a. done in a private place or way: done secretly 秘密的
  6 moralize    v. to express beliefs about what is good behavior
   and what is bad behavior
进行道德说
教
  7   xenophobic    a. one unduly fearful of what is foreign and
   especially of people of foreign origin
仇外的
  8   anarchistic    a. a person who believes that government and laws
   are not necessary
无政府主义
的;扰乱秩序
的
  9   pioneering    a. introducing ideas and methods that have never
   been used before
先驱的
10   intricate    a. having many complexly interrelating parts or
   elements
复杂的
11   pristine    a. not changed by people: left in its natural state 自然状态的
   a. in perfect condition: completely clean, fresh,
   neat, etc.
新鲜的
12   parochial    a. limited in range or scope (as to a narrow area or
   region): PROVINCIAL, NARROW
狭隘
13   heterogeneous    a. made up of parts that are different 各种各样的
14   onerous    a. difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with 繁重的
15   innocuous    a. causing no injury 无害的
   a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
16   badger    v. to harass or annoy persistently 烦扰(反复提
出问题或要
求)
17   sway    v. to cause (someone) to agree with you or to share
   your opinion
说服;使动摇
18   enchantment    n. a feeling of being attracted by something
   interesting, pretty, etc. : the state of being
   enchanted
狂喜;陶醉
19   engaging    a. very attractive or pleasing in a way that holds
   your attention
迷人的
  20 momentous    a. very important : having great or lasting
   importance
重要的
  21   dormant    aj. not active for the time being 暂停活动的
  22   nugatory    a. of little or no consequence: TRIFLING,
   INCONSEQUENTIAL
无价值的
  23   repetitious    a. having parts, actions, etc., that are repeated
   many times in a way that is boring or unpleasant
重复的
24   paradox    n. something (such as a situation) that is made up
   of two opposite things and that seems impossible
   but is actually true or possible
悖论
25   bookish    a. more interested in reading books and studying
   than doing more physical activities (such as sports)
学究似的
26 mediate    v. to get (something, such as a settlement or
   agreement) by working with opposing sides in a
   dispute
调解;   为解
决分歧找到
 (方法)
27   repulse    v. to cause dislike or disgust in (someone) 使厌恶
28   nostalgia    n. pleasure and sadness that is caused by
   remembering something from the past and wishing
   that you could experience it again
怀旧
   n. the state of being homesick: homesickness 思乡
29   solitude    n. a state or situation in which you are alone
   usually because you want to be
独处
30   put off    / 拖延;敷衍;搪
塞;
31   flush with    / 充满
32   sensuality    n. relating to the pleasing of the senses 感性
33   tedium    n. the quality or state of being tedious or boring 单调乏味
34   drop out    / 退学;退出
   (比赛等)
35   lose out    / 失败
36   comprehensive    a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛
的
37   ingenuous    a. showing innocent or childlike simplicity and
   candidness
天真的
   a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
38   sententious    a. given to or abounding in excessive moralizing  (尤指)说教式
的
39   simple    a. lacking in intelligence : STUPID 迟钝
40   exude    v. to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly or
   strongly
显露
41   versatility    n. the quality or state of having many uses or being
   able to do many different kinds of things
用途广泛
42   cure-all    n. a cure or solution for any illness or problem  (通常无效的)
万灵药
43   efficacy    n. the power to produce a desired result or effect  (尤指药物或
治疗方法的)
功效
44   effectual    a. producing a desired result or effect    (行动、计
划等)有效
的
45   panacea    n. a remedy for all ills or difficulties 万能之计
46   placebo    n. a pill or substance that is given to a patient like a
   drug but that has no physical effect on the patient
 (给无实际治
疗需要者的)
安慰剂
47   bankruptcy    n. the state of not having enough money to pay
   debts
破产
48   lurch    v. to move with a sudden swaying, tipping, or
   jerking motion
突然前倾(或
向一侧倾斜)
49   upheaval    n. a major change or period of change that causes
   a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
 (引起混乱的)
       剧变
50   exorbitant    a. going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or
   expected : too high, expensive, etc.
过高的;高得
离谱的
51   peril    n. the state of being in great danger 严重危险;祸
害;险情
52   convulsion    n. a sudden change or disturbance that affects a
   country, organization, etc.
动乱;骚动
53   opulent    a. having or showing much wealth 富裕;丰富
54   controversial    a. relating to or causing much discussion,
   disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
55   exacting    a. requiring much time, attention, or effort from
   someone : very difficult or demanding
苛刻的 , 要求
严格的
56   obscure    a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
   a. difficult to understand; likely to be understood by
   only a few people
深奥难懂的
   a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
   with certainty
模糊的
   v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
   (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
57   opaque    a. not letting light through: not transparent; difficult
   to understand or explain
不透明的;
难懂的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1   erect   a. straight up and down 垂直的
  2   list   n. a deviation from the vertical: tilt 倾斜
  3   rigid   a. not easily changed 僵直的 ;  一成
不变的
4   upright   a. positioned to be straight up 直立的
  5   zenith   n. the highest point or stage 顶点
  6   brute   a. typical of beasts: like that of a beast 野蛮的
  7   jarring   a. making or causing a harsh and irritating
  sound
不和谐的
  8   gratifying   a. giving pleasure or satisfaction 令人满足的
  9   conciliatory   a. intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce
  hostility
安抚的
10   hidebound   a. not willing to accept new or different ideas 迂腐的
11   hackneyed   a. not interesting, funny, etc., because of being
  used too often : not fresh or original
陈腐的
12   burlesque   n. a play, story, novel, etc., that makes a serious
  subject seem funny or ridiculous
滑稽讽刺表演
    (或作品)
13   lament   v. to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness
  about something
悲叹
14   execrate   v. to dislike and criticize (someone or
  something) very strongly
厌恶
15   altruistic   a. showing concern for the happiness and
welfare of other people rather than for yourself
无私心的
16 monstrous   a. extremely or unusually large: enormous 巨大的
  a. very wrong or unfair 道德败坏的
  a. very ugly, cruel, or vicious 丑陋的
17   repugnant   a. causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust 令人厌恶的
18   articulate   v/a. to give clear and effective utterance to 说话清楚(的)
19   trivial   a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
  20   otherwise   adv. in a different way or
manner;  inother respects
在其他方面; 以
其他方式
  21   supersede   v. to replace (someone or something) 取代
  22   distortion   n. the act of twisting out of shape or making
  inaccurate
扭曲
  23   reveal   v. to make (something secret or hidden) publicly
  or generally known
揭示
  24   incursion   n. a sudden invasion or attack 侵入
  25   corrupt   v. to change (a book, computer file, etc.) from
  the correct or original form
破坏
  v. to cause (someone or something) to become
  dishonest, immoral, etc: bribe
使腐败
  26   obviate   v. to make (something) no longer necessary: to
  prevent or avoid (something)
避免
  27   facilitate   v. to make (something) easier : to help cause
  (something)
促进
28   dismiss   v. to decide not to think about or consider
  (something or someone)
不予考虑
29 musket   n. a type of long gun that was used by soldiers
  before the invention of the rifle
  (旧时的)火枪
30   belie   v. to give a false impression of 掩盖
  v. to show (something) to be false or wrong 证明 ……错误
  v. to run counter to: contradict 与 …… 矛盾
31   demarcate   v. to show the limits or edges of (something) 标出 … 的界线
32   antedate   v. to be earlier or older than (something) 较 … 先存在或
先发生
33   apocryphal   a. well-known but probably not true 虚构的
34   heresy   n. a belief or opinion that does not agree with
  the official belief or opinion of a particular
  religion
    (与大多数人
的 观 点 不 合
的)异端
35   rejuvenate   v. to make (someone) feel or look young,
  healthy, or energetic again
使年轻;使更有
活力
36   superannuate   v. to become retired/ antiquated 退休
37   senescence   n. the state of being old or the process of
  becoming old
衰老
38   nothing if not   / 非常,及其
39   sensational   a. causing very great excitement or interest with
  shocking details
轰动的;引起哗
然的
40   daunting   a. tending to make people afraid or less
  confident
令人畏惧的
41   ill-advised   a. not wise or sensible 不明智的;考虑
不全面的
42   oxidize   v. to become combined with oxygen   (使)氧化;(尤指
使)生锈
43   ascorbate   n. a salt of ascorbic acid 抗坏血酸盐
44   aerated   v. to put air or a gas into (something, such as
  soil or a liquid)
充二氧化碳于
45   aqueous   a. containing water or similar to water 含水的
46   solution   n. the act or process by which a solid, liquid, or
  gas is dissolved in a liquid
溶液
47   consolidate   v. to make (something, such as a position of
  power or control) stronger or more secure
巩固
48   compound   v. to make (something, such as an error or
  problem) worse : to add to (something bad)
使恶化
  a/n. made up of two or more parts 混合(的)
49   zero in on   = focus on 全神贯注于
    (问题或主
题)
50   prodigious   a. very big 巨大的
51   undiscriminating   a. not marked by discrimination 一视同仁的
52   fastidious   a. showing or demanding excessive delicacy or
  care
挑剔的
53   picky   a. very careful or too careful about choosing or
  accepting things : hard to please
挑剔的
54   voracious   a. having or showing a tendency to eat very
  large amounts of food
贪婪的,贪吃
的
55   omnivorous   a. eating both plants and animals 杂食的
  a. eager to learn about many different things 兴趣广泛的
56   slippery   a. not easy to understand or identify in an exact
way
    (问题等 )  难
以应对的
57   elusive   a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
58   a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
59   deceptive   a. intended to make someone believe something
  that is not true
骗人的
60   futile   a. having no result or effect : pointless or
  useless
无效的
61   compelling   a. very interesting: able to capture and hold your
  attention
引人入胜的
Section 85
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   resignation    n. the feeling that something unpleasant is going to
   happen and cannot be changed
顺从
   n. an act of giving up a job or position in a formal
   or official way
辞职
  2   paradox    n. something (such as a situation) that is made up
   of two opposite things and that seems impossible
   but is actually true or possible
悖论
  3   acquiescence    n. passive acceptance or submission 默许
4   fate    n . a power beyond human control that is believed
   to determine what happens: DESTINY
命中注定的事
  (尤指坏事)
  5   sham    a/n. not real 虚假
  6   fissure    n. a narrow opening or crack   (岩石、土地等
中深长的)裂缝
  7   desperation    n. a  strong feeling  of sadness,  fear, and  loss  of
   hope
绝望
  8   passivity    n   .   the  quality   or  state   of  being   passive   or
   submissive
被动
  9 maturity    n. the state of being fully developed in the body or
   the mind
  (思想行为、作
品等)成熟
10   offend    v. to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry,
   or upset by something said or done
冒犯;令人不适
11   laud    v. to praise (someone or something) 赞美
12   excoriate    v. to criticize (someone or something) very harshly 严厉指责
13   understatement    n. a statement that makes something seem smaller
   or less important or serious than it really is
保守的说法
14   cast    n . the actors in a play, film, or television show   (戏剧/ 电影的)
全体演员
15   accept    v. to endure without protest or reaction 容 忍 ,    忍 受
    (困境等)
16   lambast    v. to criticize (someone or something) very harshly 严厉斥责某人
17   displease    v. to make (someone) feel unhappy or annoyed 使生气
18   limp along    / 一瘸一拐地走
19   innovation    n. a new idea, device, or method 创新;改革
  20   temptation    n. something that causes a strong urge or desire to
   have  or  do  something  and  especially  something
   that is bad, wrong, or unwise
诱因
  21   inertia    n  . lack of movement  or activity  especially when
   movement or activity is wanted or needed
缺乏活力;惰性
  22   vanish    v. to disappear entirely without a clear explanation 突然消失
  23   paucity    n. an amount that is less than what is needed or
   wanted
缺乏
  24   provenance    n. the origin or source of something 起源
  25   proliferate    v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  26 mores    n.  the  customs,  values,  and  behaviors  that  are
   accepted by a particular group, culture, etc.
风俗习惯;传统
27   illuminate    v.   to   make   (something)   clear   and   easier   to
   understand
阐明
28   reveal    v. to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or
   generally known
揭示
29   transient    a. not lasting long 短暂的
30   instinctive    a. based on feelings or desires that do not come
   from thinking or learning
生来的;本能的
31   resilient    a. able to return to an original  shape after being
   pulled, stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
能复原的
   a. able  to become  strong, healthy,  or  successful
   again after something bad happens
有适应力的
32   transcendent    a. far better or greater than what is usual 卓越的;杰出的
33   negotiable    a.  able  to be  discussed  and  changed  before  an
   agreement or decision is made
可协商的;可讨
论的
34   antiquated    a.  very  old  and  no  longer  useful,   popular,  or
   accepted : very old-fashioned or obsolete
过时的;陈旧的
35   repackage    v. to present (something) to the public in a new or
   more attractive way
重新包装
36   prompt    v. to cause (someone) to do something 促使 ; 导致 ; 激
起
   a. quick and ready to act 迅速的
37   vault    n.   a   room    or   compartment    for   storage    or
   safekeeping
  ( 尤指银行的 )
金库
38   plunder    v. to steal things from (a place, such as a city or
   town) especially by force
抢劫,掠夺
39   glut    n. too much of something : a supply of something
   that is much more than is needed or wanted
供应过剩;供过
于求
40   revival    n. a period in which something  becomes popular
   again after a long period of time
复兴
41   hodgepodge    n. a mixture of different things 大杂烩
42   surfeit    n. an amount  that is too much or more than you
   need
过量
43 modicum    n. a small amount 少量
44   dearth    n. the state or condition  of not having enough  of
   something
缺乏
45   eloquence    a.  the  ability  to  speak  or  write  well  and  in  an
   effective way
雄辩
46   lull    n. a brief time when an action or activity stops 间歇
   v.  to  cause  (someone)  to  feel  safe  and  relaxed
   instead of careful and alert
哄骗,使放松
警惕
47   temper    v. to make (something) less severe or extreme 使缓和
   n. a state of being angry 脾气
   v. to cause (something, such as steel or glass) to
   become hard or strong by heating it and cooling it
使(金属)回火
48   steel    n. a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon 钢
49   sleek    smooth and shiny;  stylish and attractive 造型优美的
50   tenacity    n. the quality or state of being persistent 固执
51   resolve    n. a strong determination to do something 决心
52   resourceful    a. able to deal well with new or difficult situations
   and to find solutions to problems
机敏的;足智多
谋的;随机应变
的
53   compassion    n. a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick,
   hungry, in trouble, etc.
同情;怜悯
54   frank    a. used to say that someone is speaking or writing
   in a very direct and honest way
坦率的;直率的
55   bypass    v. to avoid or ignore  especially  to get  something
   done quicker
避开
56   capricious    a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
57   strenuous    a. requiring or showing great energy and effort 繁重的;艰苦的
58   undisclosed    a. not made known  to the public  : not named  or
   identified
未公开的;保密
的
59   arduous    a. very difficult 艰巨的
60   impulsive    a. doing  things  or tending  to  do things  suddenly
   and without careful thought
冲动的
61   disprove    v. to prove to be false or wrong 证明 … 是虚假
的
62   overlook    v. to fail to see or notice (something) 忽视
63   rehash    v. to present again in a slightly different form 一味的重复
64   revise    v.   to   make   changes   especially   to   correct   or
   improve (something)
修改,   修订(书
刊、估算等)
Section 86
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   vulnerable    a. easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or
   emotionally
脆弱的
  2   sustainable    a. involving methods that do not completely use
   up or destroy natural resources
 (对自然资源和
能源的利用)不
破坏生态平衡的
  3   deplete    v. to use most or all of (something important) : to
   greatly reduce the amount of (something)
耗尽;使枯竭
4   shrewd    a. having or showing an ability to understand
   things and to make good judgments: mentally
   sharp or clever
精明的
  5   credulous    a. too ready to believe things: easily fooled or
   cheated
易受骗的
  6   soft-pedal    v. to treat or describe (something) as less
   important than it really is
低调处理
  7   extol    v. to praise (someone or something) highly 称赞
  8   deprecate    v. to criticize or express disapproval of
   (someone or something)
强烈反对
  9   compromise    v. to give up something that you want in order to
   reach an agreement : to settle differences by
   means of a compromise
妥协
   v. to damage or weaken (something) 危害
10   piecrust    n. the outer part of a pie 馅饼皮
11   puncture    v. to weaken, damage, or destroy (something,
   such as an argument or a person's feelings,
   pride, etc.) suddenly or in a way that causes
   surprise or embarrassment
削弱
12   crust    n. the hard outer surface of bread 面包皮
13   split    v. to separate or divide into parts or groups 分开
14 warp    v. to cause (a person's opinions, thoughts, etc.)
   to be changed in a way that is wrong or
   unnatural
扭曲
15   distend    v. to become larger and rounder because of
   pressure from inside
 (使)膨胀
16   shrunk    to make (something) smaller in amount, size, or
   value
缩小
17   caved in    / 屈服
18   putative    generally believed to be something 推定的;认定的
19   discourse    n. a long talk or piece of writing about a subject 论文;演讲
  20 malign    a. causing or intended to cause harm 有害的
  21   adversary    n. opponent, enemy 敌手
  22   irony    n. a situation that is strange or funny because
   things happen in a way that seems to be the
   opposite of what you expected
讽刺
  23   exaggerate    v. to think of or describe something as larger or
   greater than it really is
夸张
24   understatement    n. a statement that makes something seem
   smaller or less important or serious than it really
   is
保守的说法
25   partisanship    n. the support for a person or group without fair
   consideration of the facts and circumstances.
偏袒
26   allegation    n. a statement saying that someone has done
   something wrong or illegal
 (无证据的)说
法,指控
27   venality    n. willing to do dishonest things in return for
   money
贪财,受贿
28   superintendent    n. a person who directs or manages a place,
   department, organization, etc.
监管人;监督人
29   vindication    n. the act of vindicating or defending against
   criticism or censure
   (对所受到的责
难或嫌疑的)澄
清
30   dismiss    v. to decide not to think about or consider
   (something or someone)
不予考虑
31   sway    v. to cause (someone) to agree with you or to
   share your opinion
说服;使动摇
32   grouchy    a. tending to complain about things : having a
   bad temper
脾气不好并常发
牢骚的;好抱怨
的
33   probity    n. the quality of a person who is completely
   honest
诚实
34   derogate    v. to insult (someone or something) : to say or
   suggest that (something or someone) is not
   important or worthy of respect
 (对法规等的)背
离
35   ambivalent    a. having or showing simultaneous and
   contradictory attitudes or feelings toward
   something or someone
矛盾的
36   indifferent    a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
   concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
   a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
37   acrimony    n. anger and bitterness: harsh or biting
   sharpness especially of words, manner, or
   feelings
尖刻犀利
38   pertinacious    a. stubbornly tenacious 固执
39   civility    n. polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior 礼貌;客气
40   comity    n. friendly social atmosphere 友好,和谐
41   steadfast    a. very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or
   cause: not changing
坚定不移的
42 moribund    a. no longer active or effective : close to failure 即将倒闭的
43   assume    V.to think that something is true or probably true
   without knowing that it is true
假定
   V.to begin (a role, duty, etc.) as a job or
   responsibility
承担
44   check    v. to slow or bring to a stop 中止
45   stem    v. to check or hold back the progress of 阻止
46   downplay    v. to make (something) seem smaller or less
   important
轻描淡写
47   vilify    v. to say or write very harsh and critical things
   about (someone or something)
诽谤
48   stymie    v. to stop (someone) from doing something or to
   stop (something) from happening
妨碍
49   hinder    v. to make (something, such as a task or action)
   slow or difficult
妨碍
50   aggrieve    v. to give pain or trouble to 令委屈
51   circumvent    v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such
   as a law or rule)
避免
52   overlook    v. to fail to see or notice (something) 忽视
53   provocative    a. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. 激起争端的
   a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
54   exhilarate    v. to cause (someone) to feel very happy and
   excited
使高兴
55   confine    v. to keep (someone or something) within limits 限制
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   thematic    a. of or relating to a theme 主题的
  2   strand    n. one of the elements interwoven in a complex
   whole
 (观点、计划、
故事等的)部分
  3   synthesis    n. something that is made by combining different
   things (such as ideas, styles, etc.)
 (人工的)合成
4   conjecture    n. an opinion or idea formed without proof or
   sufficient evidence
推测
  5   accretion    n. something that has grown or accumulated
   slowly : a product or result of gradual growth
堆积,积聚(过
程)
  6   rival    n. a person or thing that tries to defeat or be
   more successful than another
竞争对手
  7   propitious    a. likely to have or produce good results 吉祥的
  8   anomalous    a. not expected or usual 反常的
  9   anathematic    a. hateful, loathsome 厌恶的;憎恶的
10   redundant    a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不需要
的
11 meretricious    a. attractive in a cheap or false way 虚有其表的
12   pedestrian    a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无聊的
13   esoteric    a. only taught to or understood by members of a
   special group: hard to understand
深奥难懂的
14   compelling    a. very interesting: able to capture and hold your
   attention
引人入胜的
15   equivocal    a. having two or more possible meanings 模棱两可的
16   distinct    a. different from each other 截然不同的
   a. easy to notice or understand 明显的, 清楚的
17   foster    v. to help (something) grow or develop 培养;鼓励
18   resemble    v. to look or be like (someone or something) 显得像;像
19   plausible    a. possibly true 有理的
  20   aggregate    v. to join or combine into a single group 总数;合计
  21   sporadic    a. occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular
   or random instances
零星的
  22   disproportionat
  e
   a. having or showing a difference that is not fair,
   reasonable, or expected: too large or too small
   in relation to something
太大(或太小)的
  23   obviate    v. to make (something) no longer necessary: to
   prevent or avoid (something)
避免
  24   tactical    a. of, relating to, or used for a specific plan that
   is created to achieve a particular goal in war,
   politics, etc.
策略上的
  25   relish    v. to enjoy or take pleasure in (something) 享受
  26   chaotic    a. in a state of complete disorder and confusion 无秩序的
  27   choreograph    v. to decide how a dancer or group of dancers
   will move during a performance
为(芭蕾舞或表
演)设计舞蹈动
作
  28   rattle    v. to upset or disturb (someone) 扰乱
29   bolster    v. to give support to (something) 支持
30   acute    a. having or showing an ability to think clearly
   and to understand what is not obvious or simple
   about something
敏锐的
31   exiguous    a. excessively scanty : INADEQUATE 稀少的;不够的
32   tenuous    a. very thin 稀薄的
   a. not certain, definite, or strong: flimsy, weak, or
   uncertain
站不住脚的
33   overstate    v. to say that (something) is larger or greater
   than it really is
夸大(某事)
34   unrelenting    a. not slowing down, stopping, or growing
   weaker
持续的;不缓和
的
35   compliment    n. a remark that says something good about
   someone or something
恭维,称赞
36   backhanded    a. not direct or sincere    (恭维话)讽刺
挖苦的
37   paltry    a. very small or too small in amount; having little
   meaning, importance, or worth
微小的;不重要
的
38   heartfelt    a. deeply felt : very sincere 诚挚的
39 meager    a. not having enough of something for comfort or
   happiness
贫乏的,不足的
40   abstraction    n. a thought or thoughts about general qualities
   or ideas rather than people or things
抽象
41   generality    n. the quality or state of being general rather
   than specific or detailed
概论
42   impartiality    n. treating all people and groups equally: not
   partial or biased
公正
43   envisage    v. to picture (something) in your mind 展望
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   bristle    v. to show signs of anger : to become angry 怒气冲冲
  2   elusive    a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
   a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
  3   unfathomable    a. impossible to understand 难以了解的
4   derivative    a. not new or original 非原创的
  5   sluggish    a. moving slowly or lazily 行动迟缓的
  6   delineate    v. to clearly show or describe (something)   (详细地)描述
  7   obviate    v. to make (something) no longer necessary: to
   prevent or avoid (something)
避免
  8   redouble    v. to greatly increase the size or amount of
   (something)
加倍
  9   circumvent    v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as
   a law or rule)
避免
10   perpetuate    v. to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely 使 ……永存
11   undervalue    v. to value below the real worth 低估
12   converge    v. to move toward one point and join together : to
   come together and meet
汇集;聚集
13   disparate    a. different from each other 不同的
14   repudiate    v. to refuse to accept or support (something) 拒绝接受
15   germane    a. relating to a subject in an appropriate way 有关的
16   subordinate    v. to think of or treat (someone or something) as
   less important than someone or something else
使从属于
   a. placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or
   position
从属的;下级的
17   defend    v. to maintain or support in the face of argument
   or hostile criticism
捍卫,支持
18   prejudice
19   coverage    n. the activity of reporting about an event or
   subject in newspapers, on television news
   programs, etc.
新闻报道
  20   panegyric    n. something (such as a speech or a piece of
   writing) that praises someone or something
颂词
  21   overwrought    a. very excited or upset 过度紧张的
  22   calumny    n. an untrue statement that is made to damage
   someone's reputation
诬蔑
  23   fulmination    v. to complain loudly or angrily 严词谴责
  24   objectionable    a. not good or right : causing people to be
   offended
令人反感的;讨
厌的
  25   luminous    a. producing or seeming to produce light 发光的
  26   replete    v. having much or plenty of something : filled with
   something
充满
  27   opaque    a. not letting light through: not transparent; difficult
   to understand or explain
不透明的;难
懂的
  28   ingenious    a. very smart or clever: having or showing
   ingenuity
聪明的
  29   collapse    v. to break apart and fall down suddenly 倒塌,坍塌
30   prevail    v. to be usual, common, or popular 盛行;流行
31 wary    a. not having or showing complete trust in
   someone or something that could be dangerous
   or cause trouble
谨慎的
32   temptation    n. something that causes a strong urge or desire
   to have or do something and especially
   something that is bad, wrong, or unwise
诱因
33   discrepancy    n. a difference especially between things that
   should be the same
差异
34   crop up    /     (常指出其不
意地)出现
35   plausible    a. possibly true 有理的
36   conceivable    a. able to be imagined : imaginable or possible 可想象的;可信
的
37   foreseen    v. to see or become aware of (something that has
   not yet happened)
预料;预见
38   totem    n. something (such as an animal or plant) that is
   the symbol for a family, tribe, etc., especially
   among Native Americans
图腾
39   iconoclastic    a. attacking settled beliefs or institutions 打破旧习的
40   protean    a. able to change into many different forms or
   able to do many different things
变幻无常的
41   idealize    v. to think of or represent (someone or something)
   as being perfect
将 …理想化
42   emblematic    a. representing something (such as an idea, state,
   or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself
象征(性)的
43   slip    n. a small mistake: blunder 差错
44   arduous    a. very difficult 艰巨的
45   precarious    a. not safe, strong, or steady 危险的
46   slur    n. an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo:
   aspersion
诽谤
   v. to speak in a way that is difficult to understand 含混不清地说
话(通常因醉酒
或疲劳)
47   clandestine    a. done in a private place or way: done secretly 秘密的
48   perilous    a. full of danger 危险的
49   covert    a. made, shown, or done in a way that is not
   easily seen or noticed: secret or hidden
秘密的
50   exhilarating    v. to cause (someone) to feel very happy and
   excited
使高兴
51   jibe    v/n. to utter taunting words = (gibe) 嘲讽
   v. to be in accord: AGREE   (与…)一致,
相符
52   girth    n. the size of someone or something measured
   around the middle
腰围
53   aspersion    n. a false or misleading charge meant to harm
   someone's reputation
诽谤
54   commendation    n. the act of praising or approving of someone or
   something
赞扬
55   falsehood    n. the quality of not being true or accurate: false
   quality
虚假
56   fantasy    n. something that is produced by the imagination 幻想
57 whim    n. a sudden wish, desire, decision, etc. 突然的念头
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1   affinity    n. a strong liking for or attraction to someone or
   something
密切关系
  2   intricacy    n. the quality or state of being complex or having
   many parts
错综复杂
  3 metaphorical    a. a word or phrase for one thing that is used to
   refer to another thing in order to show or
   suggest that they are similar
隐喻性的
4   sectarian    a. relating to religious or political sects and the
   differences between them
派系的
  5   baroque    a. having many details or to o many details 复杂精美的
  6   spoil    v. to decay or lose freshness especially because
   of being kept too long
毁掉
  7   render    v. to cause (someone or something) to be in a
   specified condition
使成为
  8   clandestine    a. done in a private place or way: done secretly 秘密的
  9   protract    v. to make longer : draw out in time or space 拖延
10   spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
   way and without a lot of thought or planning
自然的
   a. doing things that have not been planned but
   that seem enjoyable and worth doing at a
   particular time
自发的
11   redundant    a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的 ; 不需要
的
12   expeditious    a. acting or done in a quick and efficient way 迅速完成的
13   culmination    n. the end or final result of something 顶点;终点
14   startling    a. very surprising, shocking, or frightening 令人吃惊的
15   overreach    v. to try to do something that is beyond your
   ability to do
不自量力
16   contingency    n. something (such as an emergency) that might
   happen
偶发( 或不测、
意外)事件
17   remunerative    a. paying a lot of money 有酬劳的
18   ramshackle    a. ready to fall down 摇摇欲坠的
19   spartan    a. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of
   luxury and comfort
 (生活方式) 简朴
的,清苦的
   n. a person of great courage and self-discipline 勇敢守纪律的人
  20   conceivable    a. able to be imagined 可想到的
  21   commonplace    n. something commonly found 平庸,普通
  22   clownish    a. like a clown: acting in a silly or funny way 滑稽的
  23   button    v. to close or fasten (something) with buttons 扣 … 的纽扣
  24   lurk    v. to be in a hidden place : to wait in a secret or
   hidden place especially in order to do something
   wrong or harmful
潜伏;潜在
  25   raillery    n. friendly joking about or with somebody 戏谑;逗趣
  26   effusive    a. expressing a lot of emotion 感情过分流露的
  27   forbear    v. to choose not to do (something that you could
   do): to avoid doing or saying (something)
忍耐
28 madcap    n. marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or
   foolishness
鲁莽的;狂妄的
29   lugubrious    a. full of sadness or sorrow 悲哀的
30   edify    v. to teach (someone) in a way that improves the
   mind or character
启发
31   facetious    a. intended or trying to be funny 乱引人发笑的
32   reserved    a. restrained in words and actions 话少的,保守的
33   beguiling    a. agreeably or charmingly attractive or pleasing 诱人的;诱骗的
34   dismiss    v. to decide not to think about or consider
   (something or someone)
不予考虑
35   controversial    a. relating to or causing much discussion,
   disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
36   compelling    a. very interesting: able to capture and hold your
   attention
引人入胜的
37   taint    v. to hurt or damage the good condition of
   (something)
使腐坏;污染
38   accommodate    v. to do something helpful for (someone): to
   provide what is needed or wanted for (someone
   or something)
帮忙
39   a priori    a. relating to what can be known through an
   understanding of how certain things work rather
   than by observation
由因及果的;   推
理的
40   penetrate    v. to discover the inner contents or meaning of 洞察;领悟
41   obviate    v. to make (something) no longer necessary: to
   prevent or avoid (something)
避免
42   displace    v. to take the job or position of (someone or
   something)
替代
43   peculiarity    n. something that is unusual or peculiar in a
   person or thing
特性
44   gravitate    v. to be attracted to or toward something or
   someone
被吸引
45   eccentricity    n. the quality of being strange or unusual in
   behavior
怪癖
46   predilection    n. a natural liking for something 嗜好
47   vacillation    n. inability to take a stand 犹豫不决
48   proclivity    n. a strong natural liking for something that is
   usually bad
癖性
49 wavering    n. indecision in speech or action 犹豫
50   coward    n. lacking courage 胆小鬼
51   abound    v. to be plentiful 非常多
52   proliferate    v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
53   stagnate    v. to stop developing, progressing, moving, etc.:
   to be or become stagnant
停滞
54   coalesce    v. to come together to form one group or mass 合并
55   conventional    a. used and accepted by most people: usual or
   traditional
传统的
56   elemental    a. of, relating to, or dealing with the rudiments of
   something: elementary
基本的,重要的
57   rudimentary    a. basic or simple 基础的;基本的
Section 90
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 defend    v. to maintain or support in the face of argument
   or hostile criticism
捍卫,支持
  2 equivocation    n. deliberate  evasiveness in wording  : the use
   of ambiguous or equivocal language
含糊其辞
  3 contrail    n.a stream of water or ice particles  created in
   the sky by an airplane or rocket
轨迹
4 benighted    a. having no knowledge or education 愚昧无知的; 落后
的
  5 multitudinous    a. very many 大量的;众多的
  6 obtuse    a.stupid or unintelligent : not able to think clearly
   or to understand what is obvious or simple
迟钝的;愚蠢的
  7 mendacity    n.   lack   of   honesty:   the   condition   of   being
   mendacious
谎言
  8 abnegation    n. denial 拒绝;放弃
  9 guileless    a. very innocent 厚道的;老实的
10 trenchant    a. very strong, clear, and effective 锐利的
11 compound    v.  to  make  (something,  such  as  an  error  or
   problem) worse : to add to (something bad)
使恶化
   a/n. made up of two or more parts 混合(的)
12 dubious    a. causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion 可疑的
   a. unsure or uncertain 不确定的
13 superfluous    a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
14 intrinsic    a. belonging to the essential nature of a thing 固有的,内在的
15 reiterate    v. to repeat something you have already said in
   order to emphasize it
反复地做
16 controvert    v. to say or prove that (something) is untrue 反驳
17 negate    v. to cause (something) to not be effective 取消;使无效
18 speculate    v. to think about something and make guesses
   about   it   :  to  form   ideas  or  theories   about
   something usually when there are many things
   not known about it
猜测
19 aversion    n. a strong feeling of not liking something 厌恶
  20 unwavering    a. continuing in a strong and steady way 不动摇的;坚定的
  21 vociferous    a. expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud
   or forceful way  : expressed  in  a very  loud  or
   forceful way
喧嚣的; 大叫大嚷
的
  22 tepid    a. not energetic or excited 不热情的
  23 disavow    v. to deny that you know about or are involved
   in (something)
不承认
  24 retain    v. to continue to have or use (something) 保持;持有
  25 dissemble    v. to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc. 伪装
  26 efficacy    n. the power to produce a desired result or effect   (尤指药物或治疗
方法的)功效
  27 rampant    a. existing or growing greatly and quickly 疯长的
  28 detriment    a. causing damage or injury 有害的
29 a cascade of    / 一连串的
30 genome    n.  one  haploid  set  of  chromosomes  with  the
   genes they contain
染色体组
31 satellite    n.  an  object  (such  as  a  moon)  that  moves
   around a much larger planet
卫星
32 lags far behind    / 远远落后
33 intriguing    a. extremely interesting 迷人的
34 acquisition    n. the act or process of gaining skill, knowledge,
   etc.
  (知识、技能等的)
获得
35 implement    v. to begin to do or use (something,  such as a
   plan) : to make (something) active or effective
执行,履行
36 cajole    v. to persuade someone to do something or to
   give  you  something   by  making  promises  or
   saying nice things
哄骗;诱骗
37 coax    v. to influence or persuade (a person or animal)
   to  do  something  by  talking  in  a  gentle  and
   friendly way
哄劝;劝诱
38 runs counter to    / 与 …背道而驰
39 metabolism    n. the chemical  processes by which a plant or
   an animal uses food, water, etc., to grow and
   heal and to make energy
新陈代谢
40 prophylactic    a. designed to prevent disease 预防疾病的
41 redundant    a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不需要的
42 trap    n. a device for catching animals 陷阱
43 eliminate    v. to remove (something  that is not wanted or
   needed)
消除
   v. to defeat and remove from a competition 淘汰
44 extirpate    v. to destroy or remove completely 根除
45 devalue    v. to cause (something or someone) to seem or
   to be less valuable or important
贬低
46 underrate    v. to rate or value (someone or something) too
   low
轻视
47 primate    n.  any  member  of  the  group  of animals  that
   includes human beings, apes, and monkeys
灵长目动物
48 diminish    v. to become or to cause (something) to become
   less in size, importance, etc.
减少
   v.  to   lessen   the   authority   or   reputation   of
   (someone     or    something)     :    to    describe
   (something) as having little value or importance
轻视
49 indispensable    a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
50 primitive    a. of, belonging to, or seeming to come from an
   early time in the very ancient past
原始的
   a. very simple and basic 基本的
51 intelligible    a.     capable      of     being      understood      or
   comprehended
明白易懂的
52 rudimentary    a. basic or simple 基本的
   a. not very developed or advanced 发育不完全的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 intellectual    a. of or relating to thought or understanding 智力的; 脑力
的
  2 trenchant    a. very strong, clear, and effective 锐利的
  3 inclusive    a. covering or including everything 包罗广泛的
4 complacency    n. a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and
   not   wanting   to   try   to   make   them   better   :   a
   complacent feeling or condition
自满;自得
  5 integrity    n. the quality of being honest and fair 诚实正直
  6 forgo    v. to give up the use or enjoyment of (something) 放弃(想做
的事或想得
之物)
  7 magnanimity    n. the quality of being generous and noble  ( 尤指对被自
己击败或曾
欺凌过自己
的人的) 宽宏
大量
  8 abstinence    n. an avoidance by choice especially of certain foods
   or of liquor
节制;禁欲
  9 pragmatism    n. a reasonable and logical way of doing things or of
   thinking  about  problems  that  is  based  on  dealing
   with  specific  situations   instead  of  on  ideas  and
   theories
实用主义
10 ingenuous    a.   showing   innocent   or   childlike   simplicity   and
   candidness
天真的
   a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
11 laconic    a. using few words in speech or writing 言简意赅的
12 intractable    a. not easily managed, controlled, or solved 难驾驭的
13 garrulous    a. tending to talk a lot: very talkative 话多的
14 ostentatious    a. displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that
   is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy
炫耀的
15 tenacious    a. very determined to do something 顽强的; 坚决
的
16 onerous    a. difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with 繁重的
17 trivial    a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
18 unwieldy    a. difficult to handle, control, or deal with because of
   being large, heavy, or complex
笨重的
19 emancipate    v. to free (someone) from someone else's control or
   power
解放
  20 genre    n. a particular type or category of literature or art  ( 文 学 、   艺
术、电影或
音乐的)体裁
  21 comprehensive    a. covering completely or broadly 综合的; 广泛
的
  22 factuality    n. relating to or based on facts 真实性
  23 veracity    n. truth or accuracy 真实性
24 thorough    a. including every possible part or detail 彻底的;完
全的
25 jettison    v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
26 vantage    n.    a    position    giving    a    strategic    advantage,
   commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
优势
27 wind up    / 以 … 告终
28 obscurity    n. the state of being unknown or forgotten 默默无闻
29 normalcy    n. a normal condition or situation 常态
30 eminent    a. successful, well-known and respected 杰出的
31 egalitarian    a. aiming for equal wealth, status, etc. 平等主义的
32 unfathomable    a. impossible to understand 难以了解的
33 cyclic    a. happening again  and again in the same order  :
   happening in cycles
循环的; 周期
的
34 mundane    a.  relating  to  ordinary  life  on  earth  rather than  to
   spiritual things
世俗的; 平凡
的
35 sacrosanct    a.  too  important  and  respected  to  be  changed,
   criticized, etc.
神圣的
36 outmoded    a. no longer  useful or acceptable  : not modern  or
   current
过时的
37 overrate    v. to rate, value, or praise (someone or something)
   too highly
对 … 评价过
高
38 canon    n. an accepted principle or rule 准则;标准
39 emblematic    a. representing  something (such as an idea, state,
   or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself
象征(性)的
40 perception    n. the way you think about or understand someone
   or something
感知;洞察力
41 equivocal    a. having two or more possible meanings 模棱两可的
42 ambiguous    a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
43 transient    a. not lasting long 短暂的
44 contradictory    a. involving or having information that disagrees with
   other information
矛盾的
45 divergent    a. differing from each other or from a standard 不同的
46 dissimilar    a. not the same: different or unalike 不同的
47 superficial    a. concerned only with what is obvious or apparent:
   not thorough or complete
粗略的
   a.   affecting   only   the   outer   part   or   surface   of
   something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
48    a. lying close to the surface 表层的
49 fanatical    n.   a   person   who   is   very   enthusiastic    about
   something
极端分子
50 indifferent    a.  marked  by  a  lack  of  interest,  enthusiasm,  or
   concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
   a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
51 diligent    a. showing steady and earnest care and hard work 勤勉的
52 proficient    a. good at doing something 精通的
53 apathetic    a. not having or showing much emotion or interest 冷淡的; 无兴
趣的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1 abhorrent    a. causing or deserving strong dislike 令人憎恨的
  2 imitate    v. to do the same thing as (someone) 模仿
  3 extol    v. to praise (someone or something) highly 称赞
4 commemorate    v.  to  exist  or  be  done  in  order  to  remind
   people of (an important event or person from
   the past)
作为 … 的纪念
  5 disdain    v.   to   strongly   dislike   or   disapprove    of
   (someone or something)
鄙视
  6 tenacious    a. very determined to do something 顽强的;坚决的
  7 subtle    a. not obvious 不明显的
  8 allure    n.  power  to  attract  :  a  quality  that  attracts
   people
诱惑
  9 refractory    a. difficult to control or deal with 难以驾驭的
10 obstinate    a. refusing to change your behavior or your
   ideas
固执的;顽固的
11 self-regard    n. regard for or consideration  of oneself or
   one's own interests
自我欣赏
12 brazen    a. acting or done in a very open and shocking
   way without shame or embarrassment
厚颜无耻的
13 hubris    n.  a  great  or  foolish  amount  of  pride  or
   confidence
傲慢;狂妄
14 staunch    a. very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or
   cause
忠实的;坚定的
15 fealty    n. loyalty to a person, group, etc. (尤指对君主的)效忠
宣誓
16 thorough    a. including every possible part or detail 彻底的;完全的
17 ingenuity    n. skill or cleverness that allows someone to
   solve problems, invent things, etc.
独创力;聪明才智
18 disavow    v.  to  deny  that  you   know  about   or  are
   involved in (something)
不承认
19 appraise    v. to set a value on 估计
  20 ephemeral    a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  21 transitory    a. lasting only for a short time 转瞬即逝的
  22 obscurity    n. the state of being unknown or forgotten 默默无闻
  23 estrange    v. to cause someone to be no longer involved
   or connected with something
疏远
  24 anonymity    n. the quality  or state of being  unknown  to
   most  people  : the  quality  or  state  of being
   anonymous
匿名的;无名的
  25 provocative    a.  causing  discussion,  thought,  argument,
   etc.
激起争端的
   a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
  26 esoteric    a. only taught to or understood by members
   of a special group: hard to understand
深奥难懂的
  27 replicate    v. to repeat or copy (something) exactly 复制
  28 empirical    a. based on testing or experience 以观察或实验为依据
的
29 settle    v. to end (something, such as an argument)
   by reaching an agreement
解决(分歧、纠纷
等)
30 insular    a. separated from other people or cultures 孤立的
31 unerring    a.  always  right  and  accurate  :  making  no
   errors
万无一失的
32 white-hot    a. very intense or active 白热化的; 极其激烈
的
33 inventive    a. having or showing an ability to think of new
   ideas and methods : creative or imaginative
有创意的;有新意的
34 engaging    a. very  attractive  or pleasing  in  a way that
   holds your attention
迷人的
35 compassionate    a. feeling or showing  concern for someone
   who is sick, hurt, poor, etc.
有同情心的
36 vigorous    a. done with great force and energy 充满活力的
37 sponge    / 海绵
38 insatiable    a.  always  wanting  more  :  not  able  to  be
   satisfied
无法满足的
39 devious    a. not straight or direct : having many twists
   and turns
不直率的;  曲折的(道
路)
40 pretentious    a. having or showing the unpleasant quality
   of people who want to be regarded as more
   impressive,   successful,  or   important  than
   they really are
自命不凡的,自负的
41 voracious    a. having or showing a tendency to eat very
   large amounts of food
贪婪的,贪吃的
42 cunning    a.  getting  what  is  wanted  in  a  clever  and
   often deceptive way
狡猾的
43 illusion    n.  something  that looks  or seems  different
   from what it is : something that is false or not
   real but that seems to be true or real
幻想
44 contradiction    n.   the   act   of   saying   something   that   is
   opposite   or  very  different   in   meaning   to
   something else
矛盾
45 chimera    n.   something    that    exists    only    in   the
   imagination and is not possible in reality
幻想
46 anachronistic    a. something (such as a word, an object, or
   an event) that is mistakenly placed in a time
   where it does not belong  in a story, movie,
   etc.
时代错误的
   a. a person or a thing that seems to belong
   to the past and not to fit in the present
过去的
47 conundrum    n. a confusing or difficult problem 难解的问题
Section 93
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 affect   v. to pretend that a false behavior or feeling is
  natural or genuine
假装
  2 at odds with   / 与 ……不一致
  3 predilection   n. a natural liking for something 嗜好
4 invective   n.  harsh  or  insulting  words  :  rude  and  angry
  language
辱骂
  5 tenacious   a. very determined to do something 顽强的;坚决的
  6 neutrality   n. the quality  or state of not supporting  either
  side in an argument, fight, war, etc. : the quality
  or state of being neutral
中立状态
  7 pugnacious   a.  showing
  argue
a  readiness  or  desire  to  fight  or 好挑衅的
  8 effusive   a. expressing a lot of emotion 感情过分流露的
  9 irascible   a. becoming  angry very easily  : having  a bad
  temper
易怒的
10 plethora   n. a very large amount or number 过多;过量
11 paucity   n. an amount that is less than what is needed or
wanted
缺乏
12 transparency   n.  the  quality  that  makes  it  possible  to  see
  through something
透明
  n. the quality that makes something obvious or
  easy to understand
通俗易懂
13 praise   v. to say or write good things about (someone
  or something)
赞扬
14 lionize to  treat
famous
 (someone)  as  a  very  important  and
person
把 …奉为名人
15 impugn   v. to assail by words or arguments  : oppose or
  attack as false or lacking integrity
对 … 表示怀疑 ;
置疑
16 emulate   v. to try to be like (someone or something you
  admire)
模仿
17 more often than
not
  / 往往;多半
18 arbitrary   a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
19 countenance   n.  the  appearance   of  a   person's   face   :  a
  person's expression
面容;脸色
  v. to accept, support, or approve of (something):
  sanction
支持;赞成
  20 champion   v. to fight or speak publicly in support of 支持
  21 isolation   n. the state of being in a place or situation that
  is separate from others
隔离
  22 unobjectionable   a.  not  likely  to  bother  or  offend  anyone  :  not
  objectionable
可以接受的 ; 无
异议的
  23 superficial   a.  concerned   only  with  what   is  obvious  or
  apparent: not thorough or complete
粗略的
  a.  affecting  only  the  outer  part  or  surface  of
  something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
  a. lying close to the surface 表层的
24 cordial   a. politely pleasant and friendly 友好的
25 idealism   n. the attitude of a person who believes that it is
  possible to live according to very high standards
  of behavior and honesty
理想主义
26 rigid   a. not easily changed 严格的,刻板的
27 contaminate   v.  to  make  (something)  dangerous,  dirty,  or
  impure    by    adding    something    harmful    or
  undesirable to it
污染
28 infectious   a. capable of being passed to someone else by
  germs that enter the body
传染性的
29 cluck   n.  a  short,  low  sound  that  is  used  to  show
  disapproval or sympathy
   (表示遗憾或不
赞成)  发出啧啧
声
30 zealot   n. a person who has very strong feelings about
  something (such as religion or politics) and who
wants other  people to have  those feelings  : a
  zealous person
 ( 尤指 宗 教 或 政
治的)狂热分子
31 apathy   n.  the feeling  of  not  having  much  emotion  or
  interest
冷淡;漠然
32 hypocrisy   n.  the  behavior  of  people who  do  things  that
  they tell other people not to do : behavior that
  does  not  agree with what someone  claims  to
  believe or feel
伪善;虚伪
33 partisanship   n. the support for a person or group without fair
  consideration of the facts and circumstances.
偏袒
34 passivity   n  .  the  quality  or  state  of  being  passive  or
  submissive
被动
35 intrigue   n. the activity of making secret plans 密谋
36 baffle   v. to confuse (someone) completely 使困惑
37 unsettle   v.  to  make  (someone)   nervous,  worried,  or
  upset
扰乱;使担忧
38 termite   / 白蚁
39 reprehend   v. to voice disapproval of: censure 谴责
40 applaud   v.   to   express   approval   of   or   support   for
  (something or someone)
称赞;赞许
41 deprecate   v.   to    criticize    or   express    disapproval    of
  (someone or something)
强烈反对
42 exonerate   v. to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime
  or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc.
宣布(某人)无罪
43 extol   v. to praise (someone or something) highly 称赞
44 trumpet   v.  to  praise  (something)   loudly  and  publicly
  especially in a way that is annoying
大声宣扬
45 forum   n.   a   meeting
  discussed
at   which   a   subject   can   be 讨论会
46 startle   v.  to surprise  or frighten  (someone)  suddenly
  and usually not seriously
使惊吓
47 elevate   v. to increase the level of (something) : to make
  (something) higher
提升
48 vigorous   a. done with great force and energy 充满活力的
49 temperate   a. marked by moderation 温和的
50 strenuous   a. requiring or showing great energy and effort 繁重的;艰苦的
51 dispassionate   a. not influenced by strong feeling or personal
  involvement: CALM, IMPARTIAL
冷静的 ; 不带偏
见的
52 strident   a. sounding harsh and unpleasant 刺耳的
Section 94
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 supersede    v. to replace (someone or something) 取代
  2 ameliorate    v. to make (something,  such as a problem)
   better, less painful, etc.
改善
  3 inherent    a. belonging to the basic nature of someone
   or something
固有的;内在的
4 exclude    v. to leave out (something)  : to not include
   (something)
不包括
  5 pretentious    a. having or showing the unpleasant quality
   of people who want to be regarded as more
   impressive,   successful,  or   important  than
   they really are
自命不凡的,自负的
  6 controversial    a.  relating  to  or  causing  much  discussion,
   disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
  7 off-putting    a. not pleasing or likable : causing you to feel
   dislike of someone or something
令人讨厌的
  8 layperson    =layman: n. a person who
   of a certain profession
 is not a member 外行
  9 nothing if not    / 非常,及其
10 formidable    a. very difficult to deal with 令人敬畏的
11 lighthearted    a. having or showing  a cheerful and happy
   nature
无忧无虑的
12 bibliography    n.  a  list  of the  books,  magazines,  articles,
   etc., that are mentioned in a text
参考文献
13 solace    n. someone or something that gives a feeling
   of   comfort    to   a    person   who    is   sad,
   depressed, etc. : a source of comfort
安慰
14 baffle    v. to confuse (someone) completely 使困惑
15 initiate    v. to cause the beginning of (something) : to
   start or begin (something)
开始
16 intact    a. not broken or damaged : having every part 完好无损
17 impenetrable    a. impossible to understand 无法理解的
18 vaporize    v.  to   change   into  a  vapor   or   to  cause
   (something) to change into a vapor
(使)汽化
19 proliferate    v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  20 agglomerate    v. to gather into a ball, mass, or cluster 聚结
  21 cult    n.  a  situation  in which
   care   about   something
   much or too much
people  admire
or  someone
and
very
( 对 生 活 方 式 、   看
法、观念等的)狂热
  22 foster    v. to help (something) grow or develop 培养;鼓励
  23 trivial    a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
  24 abet    v.    to    actively    second    and    encourage
   (something, such as an activity or plan)
煽动;怂恿
  25 decry    v.  to  say  publicly  and  forcefully  that  you
   regard (something) as bad, wrong, etc.
谴责
  26 countenance    n.  the  appearance  of  a  person's  face  :  a
   person's expression
面容;脸色
   v.   to    accept,    support,    or   approve    of
   (something): sanction
支持;赞成
27 condemn    v. to  say  in a strong  and definite  way that
   someone or something is bad or wrong
谴责
28 befuddled    a. utterly confused or puzzled 迷糊的
29 proponent    n.  a  person
   something
who  argues  for  or  supports 支持者
30 vilify    v. to say or write very harsh and critical things
   about (someone or something)
诽谤
31 defend    v.  to  maintain  or  support   in  the  face  of
   argument or hostile criticism
捍卫,支持
32 belittle    v.  to  describe  (someone  or  something)  as
   little or unimportant
贬低;小看
33 vendor    n. one that sells something 小贩
34 luminary    a. a very famous or successful person 权威;有影响的人物
35 gradual    a. moving, changing, or developing by fine or
   often imperceptible degrees
逐步的; 以无法察觉
的度进行改变的
36 negligible    a. very small or unimportant 不重要的
37 swarm    n.  a very  large  number  of  insects  moving
   together
一大群
38 erratic    a. acting, moving,  or changing
   are not expected or usual
in ways that 反复无常
Section 95
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 thorough    a. including every possible part or detail 彻底的;完全的
  2 outlandish    a. very  strange  or  unusual:  extremely
   from what is normal or expected
different 奇异的
  3 trepidation    n. a feeling  of fear that causes you  to hesitate
   because you think something bad or unpleasant
   is going to happen
惊恐
4 consternation    n.   a   strong   feeling   of   surprise   or   sudden
   disappointment that causes confusion
惊愕;惊恐
  5 gratitude    n. a feeling of appreciation or thanks 感激之情;感谢
  6 equanimity    n. calm emotions when dealing with problems or
   pressure
沉着,冷静
  7 exhilarate    v.  to  cause  (someone)  to feel very  happy  and
   excited
使高兴
  8 rigorous    a. very strict and demanding 缜密的
  9 disinterested    a. not influenced by personal feelings, opinions,
   or concerns
公正的
   a. not interested 冷漠;无兴趣
10 controversial    a.   relating   to   or   causing   much   discussion,
   disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
11 capricious    a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
12 stringency    a. very strict or severe 严厉的
13 boon    n.  something  pleasant  or  helpful  :  a benefit  or
   advantage
益处
14 circumvent    v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as
   a law or rule)
避免
15 entail    v. to have (something) as a part, step, or result 牵扯
16 initiate    v. to cause the beginning of (something) : to start
   or begin (something)
开始
17 undermine    v. to  make  (someone  or something)  weaker  or
   less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐 渐 削 弱   (信
心、权威等)
18 illuminate    v.  to   make   (something)   clear  and  easier   to
   understand
阐明
19 mar    v. to ruin the beauty or perfection of (something) :
   to   hurt   or   damage   the   good   condition   of
   (something)
毁坏;损毁
  20 rote    n.   the  act  of  repeating  over  and  over  often
   without attention to meaning
生搬硬套
  21 empirical    a. based on testing or experience 基于观察或经验
的
  22 serendipity     n. luck that takes the form of finding valuable or
   pleasant things that are not looked for
 ( 意外 发 现 或 发
明新奇或有价值
事物的)运气
  23 extrapolate    v.  to form  an  opinion  or  to  make  an  estimate
   about something from known facts
   (根 据 已 知 信
息)推测
  24 collaborate    v. to work with another person or group in order
   to achieve or do something
合作
25 solstice    n. one of the two times during the year when the
   sun is farthest north or south of the equator
 (夏或冬)至
26 unprecedented    a. not done or experienced before 空前的 ; 没有先
例的
27 unparalleled    a.     not     found     elsewhere: never     seen     or
   experienced before
空前的
28 unexceptional    a.   not   unusually   good,   interesting,   etc.: not
   exceptional
不突出的 ; 普通
的
29 for all    / 尽管
30 glitz    n.  a  very  fancy  and  attractive  quality  that  is
   associated with rich or famous people
华丽;浮华
31 glamour    n. a very exciting and attractive quality 吸引力
32 forerunner    n. a sign of something that is going to happen 预兆;前兆
33 antidote    n. a substance that stops the harmful effects of a
   poison
解毒药
   n. something  that corrects  or improves  the bad
   effects of something
消除不愉快的事
物
34 respite    n. a short period of time when you are able to stop
   doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or
暂缓
   when something
   delayed
difficult or unpleasant stops or is
35 rebuke    v.  to  speak   in  an  angry  and  critical  way  to
   (someone)
指责;批评
36 lionize    to  treat   (someone)   as  a  very  important   and
   famous person
把 …奉为名人
37 forsake    v. to give  up or leave  (someone  or  something)
   entirely
抛弃,遗弃
38 eulogize    v. to say or write good things about (someone or
   something)
称赞;颂扬
39 enviable    a . causing envy : very desirable 令人羡慕的
40 conspicuous    a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
41 controversial    a.   relating   to   or   causing   much   discussion,
   disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
42 prominent    a. important and well-known 著名的;杰出的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 mitochondrial   / 线粒体的
  2 query   v.  to  ask  questions   or  express  doubt  about
  (something)
怀疑
  3 spark   v. to set off 引发;触发
4 gourmet   n. a person who enjoys
  good food and wine
and knows a lot about 美食家
  5 underemphasize   v. to fail to emphasize adequately 对 … 强调不够
  6 exacerbate   v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse 使恶化
  7 recapitulate   v. to give a brief summary of something 摘要
  8 blow   n. a sudden  happening that causes suffering or
  loss
打击
  9 malfeasance   n.  illegal  or  dishonest  activity  especially  by  a
  public official or a corporation
不法行为
10 partisan   a.  strongly   supporting   one   leader,  group,   or
  cause over another
盲目拥护
11 exemplary   a. extremely good and deserving  to be admired
  and copied
典范的
12 fabricate   v. to make up for the purpose of deception 编造;捏造
13 sound   a. in good health 健全的
  a. free from mistakes 合理的,正确的
  a. solid and strong 可靠的
14 dubious   a. causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion 可疑的
  a. unsure or uncertain 不确定的
15 anomalous   a. not expected or usual 反常的
16 hierarchical   a. of, relating to, or arranged in a hierarchy 按等级划分的
17 voracious   a. having or showing a tendency to eat very large
  amounts of food
贪婪的,贪吃
的
18 stiffen   v. to become more severe or strong or to make
  (something) more severe or strong
  (使)变强硬
19 feasible   a. possible to do 可行的
  20 fatigue   n. the state of being very tired 疲劳
  21 tremendous   a. very large or great 巨大的
  22 deliberate   a.  done  or  said  in  a  way  that  is  planned  or
  intended:  done  or  said  on  purpose;  done  or
  decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重的
  23 radical   a. very new and different from what is traditional
  or ordinary
标新立异
  a. very basic and important 根本的
  24 reluctant   a.   feeling    or   showing    doubt    about    doing
  something: not willing or eager to do something
不情愿的
  25 violate   v. to do something that is not allowed by (a law,
  rule, etc.)
违反
  26 contravene   v. to fail to do what is required by (a law or rule) 违反(法律或规
则)
  27 transcend   v. to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of
  (something)
超越
28 mandatory   a. required by a law or rule 强制的
29 intriguing   a. extremely interesting 迷人的
30 trivial   a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
31 compromise   v. to give up something that you want in order to
  reach  an  agreement  :  to  settle  differences  by
means of a compromise
妥协
  v. to damage or weaken (something) 危害
32 dispose   v. to put (someone or something) in a particular
  position or place
排列;布置
33 loath   a. not wanting or willing to do something 不愿意
34 cede   v.  to  give  control  of  (something)   to  another
  person, group, government, etc.
割让;让给
35 dismantle   v. to destroy (something)  in an orderly way  : to
  gradually cause (something) to come to an end
  (逐渐)废除
36 relinquish   v. to  give  up (something)  : to  give  (something,
  such as power, control, or possession) to another
  person or group
  ( 尤 指 不 情 愿
地)放弃
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 testament    n. proof or evidence that something exists or is true 证据;证明
  2 sediment    n. material (such as stones and sand) that is carried
   into water by water, wind, etc.
沉淀物
  3 turbid    a. not clean or clear : cloudy or muddy 污浊不清的
4 stagnant    a. not active, changing, or progressing 停滞的
  5 fathom    v. to understand the reason for (something) 理解
  6 turbulent    a. full of confusion, violence, or disorder 骚乱的
  7 brackish    a. somewhat salty 咸的
  8 qualify    v. to limit or modify the meaning of 限定
  9 reiterate    v.  to  repeat  something  you  have  already  said  in
   order to emphasize it
反复地做
10 jettison    v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
11 formidable    a. very difficult to deal with 令人敬畏的
12 mediocrity    n. the quality of something that is not very good : the
   quality or state of being mediocre
平庸;普通
13 anonymity    n.  the  quality  or  state  of  being  unknown  to  most
   people : the quality or state of being anonymous
匿名的;无
名的
14 downplay    v.   to   make   (something)   seem   smaller   or   less
   important
轻描淡写
15 repudiate    v. to refuse to accept or support (something) 拒绝接受
16 extraneous    a. not forming  a necessary  part of something:  not
   important
无关的; 外来
的;
17 spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
   and without a lot of thought or planning
way 自然的
   a. doing things that have not been planned but that
   seem enjoyable and worth doing at a particular time
自发的
18 exaggeration    n. the state of thinking of or describing something as
   larger or greater than it really is
夸张
19 improvisation    n. the act or art of speaking or performing without
   practicing or preparing ahead of time
即兴演奏
  20 leak    v. to give (secret information) to someone so that it
   becomes known to the public
泄漏
  21 linger    v. to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected
   time
徘徊
  22 convoluted    a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
  23 pressing    a. very important and needing immediate attention 急迫的
  24 exigent    a. requiring immediate attention : needing to be dealt
   with immediately
急迫的
  25 intricate    a.  having   many  complexly   interrelating   parts  or
   elements
复杂的
  26 revenue    n. money that is made by or paid to a business or an
   organization
收益
  27 shrewd    a. having or showing an ability to understand things
   and  to  make  good  judgments:  mentally  sharp  or
   clever
精明的
28 effectual    a. producing a desired result or effect    (行动/ 计划
等)有效的
29 canny    a. very clever and able to make intelligent decisions 精明谨慎的
30 illicit    a. not allowed by law : unlawful or illegal 违法的
31 greed    a.  a  selfish  desire  to  have   more  of  something
   (especially money)
贪心
32 outrage    v. to make (someone) very angry 激怒
33 timidity    n. feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence 胆小
34 apprehension    n. fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to
   happen : a feeling of being worried about the future
恐惧
35 indifferent    a.  marked  by  a  lack  of  interest,  enthusiasm,  or
   concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
   a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
36 faint    a. hardly perceptible: DIM  (光、声、味)
微弱的
37 dispel    v. to make (something, such as a belief, feeling, or
   idea) go away or end
驱逐
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 prototype    n. an original or first model of something from which
   other forms are copied or developed
原型
  2 maverick    a. characteristic of, suggestive of, or inclined to be a
   maverick
标新立异的
n. a person who
rules of a group
refuses  to follow  the customs  or 言行与众不
同者
  3 malefactor    n. someone who is guilty of a crime or offense  : a
   person whose behavior is wrong or evil
犯罪分子
4 paragon    n. a person  or thing  that  is perfect  or excellent  in
   some  way  and  should  be  considered  a  model  or
   example to be copied
模范
  5 aversion    n. a strong feeling of not liking something 厌恶;憎恶
  6 endorse    v.  to  publicly  or  officially  say  that  you  support  or
   approve of (someone or something)
支持
  7 lenient    a. allowing a lot of freedom and not punishing bad
   behavior in a strong way : not harsh, severe, or strict
仁慈;宽大
  8 scrupulous    a. careful in doing what is right and proper 严谨的
  9 spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
   and without a lot of thought or planning
way 自然的
   a. doing things that have not been planned but that
   seem enjoyable and worth doing at a particular time
自发的
10 proofread    v.  to  read  and  correct  mistakes  in  (a  written  or
   printed piece of writing)
校对
11 oblivious    a. not conscious or aware of someone or something 未注意
12 moralistic    a. having or showing strong opinions about what is
   right behavior and what is wrong behavior
说教的
13 status quo    / 现状
14 ambivalent    a.     having     or     showing     simultaneous     and
   contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something
   or someone
矛盾的
15 formidable    a. very difficult to deal with 令人敬畏的
16 compromise    v. to give  up something  that you want  in order to
   reach an agreement : to settle differences by means
   of a compromise
妥协
   v. to damage or weaken (something) 危害
17 provisional    a. existing or accepted for the present time but likely
   to be changed
临时的
18 stalemate    n. a drawn contest: deadlock 僵局
19 setback    n. a problem that makes progress  more difficult or
   success less likely
挫折;阻碍
  20 reconcile    v.  to  cause  people  or  groups  to  become  friendly
   again after an argument or disagreement
使和解
  21 vague    a. not clear in meaning 模糊的
  22 innate    a. existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors
   present in an individual from birth: NATIVE, INBORN
先天的
  23 intrude    v.  to come  or go  into  a  place where  you  are not
   wanted or welcome
侵入
  24 nomadic    a. roaming about from place to place 游牧的
25 proclivity    n. a strong natural liking for something that is usually
   bad
癖性
26 predilection    n. a natural liking for something 嗜好
27 disdain    v. to strongly dislike or disapprove  of (someone  or
   something)
鄙视
28 tactical    a. of, relating to, or used for a specific plan that is
   created to achieve a particular goal in war, politics,
   etc.
策略上的
29 judicious    a. having or showing good judgment 明智的
30 sleazy    a. dishonest or immoral 卑鄙的
31 sordid    a. very bad or dishonest 卑鄙的; 丑恶
的
32 exceptional    a. better than average 杰出的
33 heft    n. weight or heaviness 重(量);
重要(性)
34 meander    v. to have a lot of curves instead of going in a straight
   or direct line : to follow a winding course
迂回曲折
35 circuitous    a. not straight, short, and direct 迂回的
36 truncate    v. to make (something) shorter 缩短
37 rambling    a.  to  go from  one  subject  to  another  without  any
   clear purpose or direction
冗长含糊的
38 hone    v. to make more acute, intense, or effective: WHET 磨练
39 remedy    n. a way of solving or correcting a problem 解决方法
40 de-emphasize    v. to reduce in relative importance 不再重视
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 unprecedented    a. not done or experienced before 空前的;没有先
例的
  2 furtive    a. done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being
   noticed
鬼鬼祟祟的
  3 heed    v. to pay attention to (advice, a warning, etc.) 留心
4 prosecutor    n. a lawyer who represents the side in a court case
   that accuses a person of a crime and who tries to
   prove that the person is guilty
公诉人
  5 hard-boiled    a.   not   feeling   or   showing   emotions   such   as
   affection or kindness : emotionally tough
不动感情的
  6 innocuous    a. causing no injury 无害的
   a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
  7 quizzical    a. showing that you do not understand something
   or that you find something strange or amusing
诧异的
  8 evasive    a. not honest or direct 推托的
  9 elaborate    a. made or done with great care or with much detail 精巧的
   v. to give more details about something 详尽说明
10 brazen    a. acting or done in a very open and shocking way
   without shame or embarrassment
厚颜无耻的
11 trammel    v.  to   limit  or  restrict   (something   or  someone)
   unfairly
限制
12 confine    v. to keep (someone or something) within limits 限制
13 exiguous    a. excessively scanty: INADEQUATE 稀少的
14 ponderous    a. very boring or dull     (文 章 或 谈
话)冗长乏味
的
15 nostalgia    n.   pleasure   and   sadness   that   is   caused   by
   remembering something from the past and wishing
   that you could experience it again
怀旧
   n. the state of being homesick: homesickness 思乡
16 flaccid    a. not firm : not hard or solid 软弱的;不结实
的;
17 impediment    n.  something  that  interferes  with  movement  or
   progress
妨碍
18 hasty    a. done or made very quickly 匆忙的
19 dilatory    a. causing a delay 拖拉的
  20 reappropriate    v.  to  take  back  or  reclaim  (something)  for  one's
   own purposes
重新解释
  21 distillation    n. the process of heating a liquid until it gives off a
   gas and then cooling the gas until it becomes liquid
蒸馏
  22 stagnate    v. to stop developing, progressing, moving, etc.: to
   be or become stagnant
停滞
  23 democratic    a.  relating  to  the  idea  that  all  people  should  be
   treated equally
民主的
  24 pejorative    a. insulting to someone or something : expressing
   criticism
轻蔑的
25 flout    v.  to  break  or  ignore  (a  law,  rule,  etc.)  without
   hiding  what  you  are  doing  or  showing  fear  or
   shame
藐视
26 transcend    v. to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of
   (something)
超越
27 distort    v. to change so as to make untrue or inaccurate 歪曲
28 fungible    a. capable of mutual substitution 可替代的
29 perishable    a. likely to spoil or decay quickly : not likely to stay
   fresh for a long time if not eaten or used
易变质的
30 integral    a. very important and necessary 不可或缺的
31 inimitable    a. impossible to copy or imitate 无法仿效的
32 illusory    a.  based  on  something  that  is  not  true  or  real:
   based on an illusion
虚幻的
33 dispel    v. to make (something, such as a belief, feeling, or
   idea) go away or end
驱逐
34 disavow    v. to deny that you know about or are involved in
   (something)
不承认
35 dismiss    v.   to   decide   not   to   think   about   or   consider
   (something or someone)
不予考虑
36 compelling    a. very interesting: able to capture and hold your
   attention
引人入胜的
37 incontrovertible    a. not able to be doubted or questioned 不容置疑的
38 commendation    n. the act of praising or approving of someone or
   something
赞扬
39 reparation    n. money that a country or group that loses a war
   pays because of the damage, injury, deaths, etc.,
   it has caused
  ( 战败国的 ) 赔
款
40 tribute    n.  something  that you  say,  give,  or  do  to  show
   respect or affection for someone
致敬,颂词
41 denunciation    n.   a   public   statement   that   strongly   criticizes
   someone or something as being bad or wrong : a
   statement that denounces something or someone
公开谴责
42 indictment    n. an official written statement  charging a person
   with a crime
控诉;谴责
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 commandeer   v.  to  take  (something,   such  as  a  vehicle  or
  building) by force especially for military purposes
征用;强占
  2 appropriate   v. to take or use (something) especially in a way
  that is illegal, unfair, etc.
挪用;占用
  3 obfuscate   v.    to    make    (something)    more    difficult    to
  understand
困惑
4 cavil   v. to complain about things that are not important 吹毛求疵
  5 vacillation   n. inability to take a stand : irresolution, indecision 犹豫不决
  6 cronyism   n. the unfair practice by a powerful person (such
  as a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to
  friends
任人唯亲
  7 tenuous   a. very thin 稀薄的
  a. not certain, definite, or strong: flimsy, weak, or
  uncertain
站不住脚的
  8 subtle   a. not obvious 不明显的
  9 decry   v. to say publicly  and forcefully that you regard
  (something) as bad, wrong, etc.
谴责
10 enamor   v. to cause (someone) to be loved or admired 使迷恋
11 extraction   n.  the  act  or  process  of getting  something  by
  pulling it out, forcing it out, etc.
提取;提炼;
12 antagonism   n. a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : a desire to
  oppose something you dislike or disagree with
敌意
13 entanglement   n.  the action  of entangling  :  the  state  of being
  entangled
纠缠;缠住
14 superfluous   a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
15 mandate   v.  to  officially  give  (someone)  the  power to  do
  something
授权
16 compromise   v. to give up something that you want in order to
  reach  an  agreement  :  to  settle  differences  by
means of a compromise
妥协
  v. to damage or weaken (something) 危害
17 circumvent   v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as
  a law or rule)
避免
18 anachronistic   a. something (such as a word, an object, or an
  event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it
  does not belong in a story, movie, etc.
时代错误的
  a. a person or a thing that seems to belong to the
  past and not to fit in the present
过去的
19 abomination   n.  something  regarded  with  disgust  or  hatred:
  something abominable
憎恶
  20 enigma   n.   someone   or   something   that   is   hard   to
  understand
费解的事物
  21 counterproductive   a.  not  helpful  :  making  the  thing  you  want  to
  happen less likely to happen
事与愿违
  22 retrograde   a. returning to an earlier and usually worse state
  or condition
退化的
  23 belabor   v. to attack or criticize (someone) 责骂
  24 shun   v. to avoid (someone or something) 避免
25 eschew   v. to avoid especially because you do not think it
  is right, proper, etc.
避免
26 misconstrue   v. to understand (something) incorrectly 误解( 某人的
言行)
27 mock   v.  to  laugh  at  or  make  fun  of  (someone  or
  something) especially by copying an action or a
way of behaving or speaking
嘲笑;  (模仿)
嘲弄
28 formidable   a. very difficult to deal with 令人敬畏的
29 daunting   a. tending to make people afraid or less confident 令人畏惧的
30 contentious   a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree 引起争议的
  a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
31 speculation   n. ideas or guesses about something that is not
  known
推测
32 neutrality   n. the quality or state of not supporting either side
  in  an argument,  fight, war,  etc.  : the  quality  or
  state of being neutral
中立状态
33 impartiality   n.  treating  all  people  and  groups  equally:  not
  partial or biased
公正
34 diffident   a. lacking confidence 缺乏自信的
  a. hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of
  self-confidence
踌躇的
35 buoyancy   n. the ability of someone or something to continue
  to be happy, strong, etc., through difficult times
愉  快  的  心
情 ;( 经 济 的 )
繁荣
36 illicit   a. not allowed by law : unlawful or illegal 违法的
37 greed   a.  a  selfish  desire  to  have  more  of something
  (especially money)
贪心
38 outrage   v. to make (someone) very angry 激怒
39 timidity   n.  feeling   or  showing   a   lack  of  courage   or
  confidence
胆小
40 apprehension   n. fear that something bad or unpleasant is going
  to happen : a feeling of being worried about the
  future
恐惧
41 indifferent   a. marked  by a lack of interest,  enthusiasm,  or
  concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
  a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
Section 101
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 genre    n. a particular type or category of literature or
   art
  (文学、艺术、电
影或音乐的)体裁
  2 grotesque    a. very strange or ugly in a way that is not
   normal or natural
怪诞的;荒唐的
  3 counterweight    n. a weight that provides a balance against
   something of equal weight
抗衡的行为( 或提
议)
4 ramification    n. something that is the result of an action,
   decision, etc.
后果
  5 deviation    n. an action, behavior, or condition that is
   different from what is usual or expected
背离;偏离
  6 grandiosity    n. being impressive because of uncommon
   largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur
宏伟;辉煌
  7 humility    n. the quality or state of not thinking you are
   better than other people
谦恭
  8 indifferent    a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
   concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
   a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
  9 obsess    v. to think and talk about someone or
   something too much
使痴迷;使迷恋
10 bookish    a. more interested in reading books and
   studying than doing more physical activities
   (such as sports)
学究似的
11 cerebral    a. related to the mind rather than to feelings :
   intellectual and not emotional
大脑的; 智力的
12 didactic    a. designed or intended to teach people
   something
说教的
13 distinguish    v. to notice or recognize a difference between
   people or things
区别
14 disavow    v. to deny that you know about or are involved
   in (something)
不承认
15 deliberate    a. done or said in a way that is planned or
   intended: done or said on purpose; done or
   decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重的
16 episode    n. an event or a short period of time that is
   important or unusual
片段
17 foliage    n. the leaves of a plant or of many plants   (植物的)叶
18 grip    v. to grab or hold (something) tightly 紧握
19 pliable    a. able to bend, fold, or twist easily 易弯曲的
  20    a. too easily influenced or controlled by other
   people
易受影响的
  21 pharaohs    n. a ruler of ancient Egypt 法老(古埃及国王)
  22 disconcert    v. to make (someone) upset or embarrassed 令人不安
  23 unexceptional    a. not unusually good, interesting, etc.: not
   exceptional
不突出的;普通的
  24 perennial    a. existing or continuing in the same way for a
   long time
多年生的; 持续的
  25 preordain    v. to decree or ordain in advance:
   FOREORDAIN
预知;注定;命中注
定
26 inevitable    a. sure to happen 必然的
27 quartet    n. a group of four singers or musicians who
   perform together
四重奏乐团
28 austere    a. stern and cold in appearance or manner 简朴的
29 ostentation    n. an unnecessary display of wealth,
   knowledge, etc., that is done to attract
   attention, admiration, or envy
  (对财富、知识、
技能的)炫耀
30 vitality    n. a lively or energetic quality 生命力;活力
31 reprehensible    a. very bad : deserving very strong criticism 应受指责的
32 explicable    a. possible to explain 可解释;可说明
33 deplorable    a. very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or
   disgust : deserving to be deplored
糟透的
34 proponent    n. a person who argues for or supports
   something
支持者
35 adamant    a. not willing to change an opinion or decision :
   very determined
坚决的; 坚定不移
的
36 suffrage    n. the right to vote in an election 选举权;投票权
37 protest    v. to show or express strong disagreement with
   or disapproval of something
抗议
38 criticize    v. to express disapproval of (someone or
   something)
批评
39 champion    v. to fight or speak publicly in support of 支持
Section 102
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 fleeting    a. not lasting: lasting for only a short time 短暂的
  2 expeditious    a. acting or done in a quick and efficient way 迅速完成的
  3 vibrant    a. having or showing great life, activity, and energy 生气勃勃的;精
力充沛的
4 transitory    a. lasting only for a short time 转瞬即逝的
  5 evocative    a. bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the
   mind
唤起的
  6 archetype    n. the original pattern or model of which all things
   of the  same  type  are  representations  or  copies:
   PROTOTYPE
典型
  7 overeager    a. too eager 过于热切的
  8 unflagging    a. not decreasing or becoming weaker : remaining
   strong
蓬勃的;不松懈
的
  9 intuitive    a. having the ability to know or understand things
   without   any   proof   or   evidence:   having   or
   characterized by intuition
凭直觉获知的
10 economical    a. using money, resources, etc., carefully 节俭的
11 paradox    n. something (such as a situation) that is made up
   of two opposite things and that seems impossible
   but is actually true or possible
悖论
12 fallacy    n. a wrong belief : a false or mistaken idea 谬见;谬论
13 naval    a. of or relating to a country's navy 海军的
14 solidify    v. to make (something) solid or hard or to become
   solid or hard
  (使)凝固
15 degrade    v. to make the quality of (something) worse 降低,   削弱(尤
指质量)
16 conspicuous    a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
17 replicate    v. to repeat or copy (something) exactly 复制
18 obscure    a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
19    a. difficult to understand; likely to be understood by
   only a few people
深奥难懂的
   a. difficult  or impossible  to know  completely  and
   with certainty
模糊的
   v. to hide  or cover (something):  to be in front  of
   (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模糊
  20 carnivorous    a. feeding on animal flesh or tissue   (动物)食肉的
  21 side effect    /   (药物的)  副作
用
  22 undermine    v. to make (someone or something) weaker or less
   effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱(信
心、权威等)
  23 supplement    n. something  that  is added  to something  else  in
   order to make it complete
增补
  24 impediment    n.  something  that  interferes  with  movement  or
   progress
妨碍
  25 subtle    a. not obvious 不明显的
  26 sweeping    a. including or involving many things 影响广泛的
27 shoddy    a. poorly done or made 劣质的;卑鄙的
28 counterpart    n. someone or something that has the same job or
   purpose as another
对应的人或物
29 parallel    n. something that is equal or similar 极其相似的人
  (或情况、事件
等)
30 spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
   and without a lot of thought or planning
way 自然的
   a. doing things that have not been planned but that
   seem  enjoyable  and  worth  doing  at  a  particular
   time
自发的
31 deliberation    n. careful thought  or discussion  done  in order to
   make a decision
深思熟虑
32 whimsical    a. unusual in a playful or amusing way : not serious 反复无常的
33 inventive    a. having or showing an ability to think of new ideas
   and methods : creative or imaginative
有创意的;有新
意的
34 capricious    a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
35 faint    a. hardly perceptible: DIM   ( 光、声、味 )
微弱的
36 elegy    n.  a  sad  poem  or  song  :  a  poem  or  song  that
   expresses sorrow for someone who is dead
挽歌;哀歌
37 cryptic    a.  difficult  to  understand  :  having  or  seeming  to
   have a hidden meaning
晦涩难懂的
38 deceptive    a. intended to make someone believe  something
   that is not true
骗人的
39 elusive    a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
   a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
40 mesmerize    v. to hold the attention  of (someone)  entirely  : to
   interest or amaze (someone) so much that nothing
   else is seen or noticed
迷住;吸引
41 unfathomable    a. impossible to understand 难以了解的
42 perceptible    a. able to be seen or noticed : able to be perceived 可察觉到的
Section 103
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   archetype    n. the original pattern or model of which all things of
   the same type are representations or copies:
   PROTOTYPE
典型
  2   incendiary    a. containing chemicals that explode into flame :
   producing a fire
纵火的;能
引起燃烧的
   a. causing anger 煽动性的
  3   ephemeral    a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
4   dazzling    a. brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive 辉煌的;灿
烂的
  5   candid a. expressing
sincere way
opinions and feelings in an honest and 直言不讳的
  6   replicable    a. capable of replication 可复制的
  7   postpone    v. to decide that something which had been planned
   for a particular time will be done at a later time
   instead
延迟;延期
  8 ascertain    v. to find out with certainty 查明;弄清
  9   circumvent    v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a
   law or rule)
避免
10   deficit    n. a shortage especially in money 亏损
11   fallacious    a. containing a mistake : not true or accurate 谬误的
12   incontrovertible    a. not able to be doubted or questioned 不容置疑的
13   adverse    a. bad or unfavorable: not good 不利的;有
害的
14   foreseen    v. to see or become aware of (something that has
   not yet happened)
预料;预见
15   ameliorate    v. to make (something, such as a problem) better,
   less painful, etc.
改善
16   shun    v. to avoid (someone or something) 避免
17   divert    v. to give pleasure to: amuse 娱乐
   v. to change the direction or use of (something) 使转向
18   tragic    a. involving very sad or serious topics : of or relating
   to tragedy
悲惨的;悲
痛的
19   interject    v. to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a
   comment, remark, etc.)
打断(别人
的讲话)
  20   rhetoric    a. language that is intended to influence people and
   that may not be honest or reasonable
华而不实的
言语
  21   dispassionate    a. not influenced by strong feeling or personal
   involvement: CALM, IMPARTIAL
冷静的;不
带偏见的
  22   haphazard    a. having no plan, order, or direction 杂乱的
  23   captivate    v. to attract and hold the attention of by being
   interesting, pretty, etc.
迷住
  24   enamor    v. to cause (someone) to be loved or admired 使迷恋
  25   eloquent    a. having or showing clear and forceful expression 口才流利的
  26   verbose    a. using more words than are needed 冗长的;啰
唆的
27   redundant    a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不
需要的
28   long-winded    a. using too many words in speaking or writing 啰嗦的
29   curt    a. said or done in a quick and impolite way 简短而失礼
的
30 mundane    a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
   spiritual things
世俗的;平
凡的
31   laconic    a. using few words in speech or writing 言简意赅的
32   implacable    a. opposed to someone or something in a very angry
   or determined way that cannot be changed
无法安抚的
33   prepossessing    a. having qualities that people like : appealing or
   attractive
外表吸引人
的
34   unremarkable    a. not worthy of special attention or notice 平凡的;平
庸的
35   unruffled    a. not upset or disturbed 镇定的;沉
着的
36   trumpet    v. to praise (something) loudly and publicly
   especially in a way that is annoying
大声宣扬
37   sanctuary    n. a place where someone or something is protected
   or given shelter
保护;避难
所
38   temperate    a. marked by moderation 温和的
39   startle    v. to surprise or frighten (someone) suddenly and
   usually not seriously
使惊吓
40   blunt    a. saying or expressing something in a very direct
   way that may upset some people
直言不讳的
41   ingratiate    v. to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or
   saying things that people like
讨好;巴结
42   acerbic    a. sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in
   temper, mood, or tone
尖酸的
43   unctuous    a. used to describe someone who speaks and
   behaves in a way that is meant to seem friendly and
   polite but that is unpleasant because it is obviously
   not sincere
谄媚的;拍
马奉迎的
44   vitriol    n. harsh and angry words 尖酸刻薄
45   bombast    n. speech or writing that is meant to sound important
   or impressive but is not sincere or meaningful
华而不实的
言辞
Section 104
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   tenor    n . the highest adult male singing voice 男高音
  2   self-effacing    a. not trying to get attention or praise for yourself
   or your abilities
谦逊的
  3   panegyric    n.  something  (such  as  a  speech  or  a  piece  of
   writing) that praises someone or something
颂词
4   vainglorious    a.  having  or  showing  too   much  pride   in  your
   abilities or achievements
自负的;自命不
凡的
  5   discursive    a. talking or writing about many different things in
   a way that is not highly organized
离题的
  6   divergent    a. differing from each other or from a standard 不同的
  7   arbitrary    a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
  8   nothing if not    / 非常,及其
  9   empiricism    n.  the  practice  of  basing  ideas  and  theories  on
   testing and experience
经验主义
10   voluminous    very large : containing a lot of space 很大的
11   trigger    v. to cause to start or happen 引发
12   nuance    n. a very small difference in color, tone, meaning,
   etc.
细微差别
13   unyielding    a. not changing or stopping 顽强不屈的
14   dwarf    v.   to   make   (something)   look   very   small   or
   unimportant when compared with something else
矮小
15   exotic    a. very different, strange, or unusual 外来的
16   quantum    n. physics : the smallest amount of many forms of
   energy (such as light)
量子
17   photon    n. physics: a tiny particle of light or electromagnetic
   radiation
光子
18   crack    v. to break (something) so that there are lines in its
   surface but it is usually not separated into pieces
裂开
19   pernicious    a. causing  great harm or damage  often in a way
   that is not easily seen or noticed
有害的
  20 mundane    a. relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to
   spiritual things
世俗的;平凡的
  21   tough    a. physically strong and violent 强硬的
  22   distinguished    a. known by many people because of some quality
   or achievement
杰出的;著名的
  23   intrepid    a. feeling no fear: very bold or brave 无畏的;勇敢的
  24   self-imposed    a. required by you of yourself : not given to you by
   someone else
自愿负担的
  25   temper    v. to make (something) less severe or extreme 使缓和
   n. a state of being angry 脾气
   v. to cause (something, such as steel or glass) to
   become hard or strong by heating it and cooling it
使(金属)回火
  26 moderate    a/v. calm, temperate 缓和( 的); 适度
  (的)
  27   hamper    v. to slow the movement, progress, or action of 妨碍
  28   preempt    v. to take the place of (something) 抢占
29   supersede    v. to replace (someone or something) 取代
30   preface    v.  to  introduce  (a  piece  of writing,  a  speech,  a
   remark, etc.) by writing or saying something
为 … 写序言
31   rehabilitate    v.  to  bring  (someone  or  something)  back  to  a
   normal,  healthy  condition  after  an  illness,  injury,
   drug problem, etc.
使复原
32   emulate    v.  to  try  to  be  like  (someone  or  something  you
   admire)
模仿
33   safeguard    v. to make (someone or something) safe or secure 保护
34   cap    n. an upper limit 最高限额
35   conceal    v. to hide (something or someone) from sight 隐瞒
36   daunting    a. tending to make people afraid or less confident 令人畏惧的
37   intricate    a.  having  many  complexly  interrelating  parts  or
   elements
复杂的
38   tedious    a. boring and too slow or long 冗长的 ;  单调
乏味的
39   convoluted    a. very complicated and difficult to understand 复杂的
40   vacuous    a.  having  or  showing  a  lack  of  intelligence  or
   serious thought  : lacking meaning, importance, or
   substance
空洞无物的
41   tortuous    a.  complicated,   long,  and  confusing  or  having
   many twists and turns
冗长费解的;弯
曲的
42   formulaic    a. being not original and having been used many
   times before in similar situations
老套的,公式
化的
Section 105
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 provenance    n. the origin or source of something 起源
  2 undermine    v. to make (someone  or something) weaker or less
   effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐 渐 削 弱
   (信心、权
威等)
  3 prevail    v. to be usual, common, or popular 盛行;流行
4 resurrect    v. to bring (a dead person) back to life 恢复使用 ;
使复兴
  5 topple    v. to remove (a government or a leader) from power 推翻
  6 trumpet    v. to praise (something) loudly and publicly especially
   in a way that is annoying
大声宣扬
  7 thrift    n. careful use of money so that it is not wasted 节约
  8 consumption    n. the act or process of using up something (as food
   or coal)
消费
  9 transparency    n. the quality  that makes  it possible  to see  through
   something
透明
   n. the quality that makes something obvious or easy
   to understand
通俗易懂
10 otherwise    adv. in a different way or manner;  in other respects 在 其 他 方
面;  以其他
方式
11 insipid    a. dull or boring 枯燥的
12 infectious    a. capable of being passed to someone else by germs
   that enter the body
传染性的
13 innocuous    a. causing no injury 无害的
   a. not likely to bother or offend anyone 无意冒犯的
14 captious    a. marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress
   faults and raise objections
吹毛求疵的
15 content    v. to make (someone) pleased and satisfied : to make
   (someone) content
满意
16 forsake    v. to give up or leave (someone or something) entirely 抛弃,遗弃
17 replicate    v. to repeat or copy (something) exactly 复制
18 pretentious    a. having or showing the unpleasant quality of people
   who   want   to   be   regarded   as   more   impressive,
   successful, or important than they really are
自命不凡的
19 provocative    a. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. 激起争端的
   a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
  20 chronology    n. a record of the order in which a series of events
   happened
年代学;
  21 incident    n. an unexpected  and usually  unpleasant thing that
   happens
发生的事情
 ( 尤指不寻
常的或讨厌
的)
  22 ostensible    a. being such in appearance  : plausible  rather than
   demonstrably true or real
表面上的
  23 candor    n. the quality of being open, sincere, and honest 坦率,正直
24 fraught    a. causing or having a lot of emotional stress or worry 忧虑的 ; 担
心的
25 glimpse    v. to look at or see (something or someone) for a very
   short time
瞥
26 approximation    n. something that is similar to something else 类似事物
27 precursor    n. something that comes before something else and
   that often leads to or influences its development
先驱
28 antithesis    n. the exact opposite of something or someone 对立
29 concision    a. the quality or state of being concise 简洁;简明
30 sensational    a.  causing  very  great  excitement  or  interest  with
   shocking details
轰动的 ; 引
起哗然的
31 coax    v. to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do
   something by talking in a gentle and friendly way
哄劝;劝诱
32 sensory    a. of or relating to your physical senses 感觉的
33 vague    a. not clear in meaning 模糊的
34 spotty    a. not always good : good in some parts or at some
   times but not others
时好时坏的
35 elusive    a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
   a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
36 riveting    a. very exciting or interesting 吸引人的
37 traumatic    a. causing someone to become very upset in a way
   that   can   lead   to   serious   mental   and   emotional
   problems
痛苦的
38 routine    a. a regular way of doing things in a particular order 例行的 ; 日
常的
39 innovation    n. a new idea, device, or method 创新;改革
40 offset    v. to create an equal balance between two things 抵消
41 preclude    v. to prevent (someone) from doing something 阻止
42 disclose    v. to make (something) known to the public 公开
43 mitigate    v.  to   make   (something)   less  severe,   harmful,  or
   painful
减少,减轻
44 curtail    v. to reduce or limit 削减
45 divulge    v. to make (information) known: to give (information)
   to someone
泄露
46 germane    a. relating to a subject in an appropriate way 有关的
47 obsolete    a. no longer used because something newer exists :
   replaced by something newer
过时的
48 discredit    v.   to   cause   (someone   or   something)   to   seem
   dishonest or untrue
使被怀疑
49 outmoded    a.  no  longer  useful  or  acceptable  :  not  modern  or
   current
过时的
50 initiate    v. to cause the beginning of (something)  : to start or
   begin (something)
开始
51 ameliorate    v. to make (something, such as a problem) better, less
   painful, etc.
改善
52 exacerbate    v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse 使恶化
53 extenuate    v.  to  lessen  or to  try  to  lessen  the  seriousness  or
   extent of (something,  such as a fault or offense) by
   making partial excuses : MITIGATE
减 轻   (罪
行、过错)
54 aggravate    v. to make (an injury, problem, etc.) more serious or
   severe
使严重 ; 使
恶化
Section 106
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1 marginal    a. not very important 不重要的
   a. not included in the main part of society or of a
   group
边缘的
  2   onerous    a. difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with 繁重的
  3   efficacious    a. having the power to produce a desired result or
   effect
   (药、措施
等)有效的
4   auspicious    a. showing or suggesting that future success is
   likely
有利的
  5   benign    a. not causing harm or damage 仁慈的
  6 migratory    a. moving from one place to another at different
   times of the year : migrating regularly
迁徙的
  7   scatter    v. to cause (things or people) to separate and go in
   different directions
使分散
  8   plummet    v. to fall suddenly straight down especially from a
   very high place
暴跌;速降
  9   dispersal    n. the process or result of the spreading of
   organisms from one place to another
分散
10   displace    v. to take the job or position of (someone or
   something)
替代
11   profess    v. to say or declare (something) openly 宣称
12   apprehensive    a. afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going
   to happen : feeling or showing fear or apprehension
   about the future
忧虑的;担心
的
13   apathetic    a. not having or showing much emotion or interest 冷淡的;无兴
趣的
14   indifferent    a. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
   concern for something: apathetic
冷漠的
   a. marked by impartiality: unbiased 公平的
15   sanguine    a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
16   successive    a. following one after the other in a series :
   following each other without interruption
连续的
17   tremendous    a. very large or great 巨大的
18   unparalleled    a. not found elsewhere: never seen or experienced
   before
空前的
19   superfluous    a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
  20   spurn    v. to refuse to accept (someone or something that
   you do not think deserves your respect, attention,
   affection, etc.)
蔑视
  21   ponder    v. to think about or consider (something) carefully 沉思
  22   litigant    n. a person who is involved in a lawsuit : someone
   who is suing another person or is being sued by
   another person
诉讼当事人
  23   tort    n. an action that wrongly causes harm to someone
   but that is not a crime and that is dealt with in a civil
   court
侵权行为(不
构成刑事犯
罪但可引起
民事诉讼)
24   adversarial    a. involving two people or two sides who oppose
   each other
对立的
25   empirical    a. based on testing or experience 基于观察或
经验的
26   exacerbate    v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse 使恶化
27   adduce    v. to mention or provide (something, such as a fact
   or example) as evidence or proof to support an
   argument
举出(证据、
理由、事实
等)
28   obfuscate    v. to make (something) more difficult to understand 困惑
29   replicate    v. to repeat or copy (something) exactly 复制
30   disparity    n. different from each other 不一致
31   dismal    a. very bad or poor 忧郁的;凄凉
的
32   consummate    v. to make (something) perfect or complete 使完整;使完
美
   v. to make (a marriage or romantic relationship)
   complete by having sex
 (初次)同房
33   oracular    a. of, relating to, or being an oracle 神谕般的; 高
深莫测的
34   prophetic    a. correctly stating what will happen in the future 预言的
35   inevitable    a. sure to happen 必然的
36   auspicious    a. showing or suggesting that future success is
   likely
有利的
37   comprehensible    a. able to be understood 可理解的;能
懂的
38   divert    v. to give pleasure to: amuse 娱乐
   v. to change the direction or use of (something) 使转向
39   annihilate    v. to destroy (something or someone) completely 歼灭
40   transcend    v. to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of
   (something)
超越
41   experimental    a. relating to a scientific experiment or to scientific
   experiments in
   general
实验的
   a. using a new way of doing or thinking about
   something
创新的
42   acclaim    v. to praise (someone or something) in a very
   strong and enthusiastic way
高度评价
43   overarch    v. to form an arch over    (在上面)
做成拱形
44 meld    v. merge, blend 合并
45   undermine    v. to make (someone or something) weaker or less
   effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱
   (信心、权
威等)
46   subvert    v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
   political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
47   spearhead    n. a person, thing, or group that organizes or leads
   something (such as a movement or attack)
先锋
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   inconceivable    a. impossible to imagine or believe : not
   conceivable
难以想象的
  2   revitalize    v. to give new life or vigor to 使复兴
  3   clot    v. to become thick and partly solid : to develop clots  (血或乳脂)凝
结成块
4   susceptible    a. easily affected, influenced, or harmed by
   something
易受 … 影响
的
  5   destabilize    v. to cause (something, such as a government) to
   be unable to continue existing or working in the
   usual or desired way : to make (something)
   unstable
使不稳定
  6   hagiography    n. a book about someone's life that makes it seem
   better than it really is or was : a biography that
   praises someone too much
吹捧性的传
记;偶像化(或
理想化)传记
  7   disclosure    n. the act of making something known : the act of
   disclosing something
揭露
  8   hyperbole    n. language that describes something as better or
   worse than it really is
夸张
  9   retraction    n. a statement saying that something you said or
   wrote at an earlier time is not true or correct
撤销;收回
10 muckrake    v. to search out and publicly expose real or
   apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or
   business
揭发贪污腐
化; 揭发黑幕
11   reticent    a. inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in
   speech
沉默的;含蓄
的
12   heliocentric    a. having or relating to the sun as the center 日心的
13   oblique    a. not direct : not stated directly 不直截了当
的;拐弯抹角
的
14   devise    v. to invent or plan (something that is difficult or
   complicated)
发明;想出
15 massive    a. very large and heavy 巨大的
16   elongate    v. to make (something) longer or to grow longer 伸长;拉长
17   rival    n. a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more
   successful than another
竞争对手
18 monopoly    n. complete control of the entire supply of goods or
   of a service in a certain area or market
垄断
19   irrespective    a. lacking in respect: disrespectful 不考虑
  20   conducive    a. making it easy, possible, or likely for something
   to happen or exist
有助于 … 的
  21   subsidize    v. to help someone or something pay for the costs
   of (something)
给 …发津贴
  22   trivialize    v. to make (something) seem less important or
   serious than it actually is
使显得琐碎
   (或不重
要、不难
等)
23   upraise    v. to raise or lift up 升(提)高
24   gall    v. to make (someone) feel annoyed or angry 使烦恼
25   feckless    a. having or resulting from a weak character or
   nature
没有价值的
26   unwitting    a. not aware of what is really happening 不知情的
27   exaggeration    n. the state of thinking of or describing something
   as larger or greater than it really is
夸张
28   cliché    n. a phrase or expression that has been used so
   often that it is no longer original or interesting
陈词滥调
29 misnomer    n. a name that is wrong or not proper or
   appropriate
使用不恰当
 (或不准确)的
名称
30   enigma    n. someone or something that is hard to
   understand
费解的事物
31   pilgrim 朝圣的人
32   veneration    n. a feeling of deep respect 尊敬
33   solitude    n. a state or situation in which you are alone
   usually because you want to be
独处
34   reverence    n. honor or respect that is felt for or shown to
   (someone or something)
崇敬
35   acclamation 赞成
36   ambivalent    a. having or showing simultaneous and
   contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something
   or someone
矛盾的
37   obviate    v. to make (something) no longer necessary: to
   prevent or avoid (something)
避免
38 mitigate    v. to make (something) less severe, harmful, or
   painful
减少,减轻
39   engender    v. to be the source or cause of (something) 产生
40   temper    v. to make (something) less severe or extreme 使缓和
   n. a state of being angry 脾气
   v. to cause (something, such as steel or glass) to
   become hard or strong by heating it and cooling it
使(金属)回火
41   induce    v. to cause (something) to happen or exist 引起;导致
42   exacerbate    v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse 使恶化
43   jubilation    n. great happiness or joy 欢欣鼓舞
44   indifference    n. lack of interest in or concern about something:
   an indifferent attitude or feeling
漠不关心;中
立
45   outrage    v. to make (someone) very angry 激怒
46   trepidation    n. a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate
   because you think something bad or unpleasant is
   going to happen
惊恐
47   proliferate    v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
48   retrenchment    n. reduction, curtailment  (开支的)紧
缩,削减
49   slump    v. to decrease suddenly and by a large amount 暴跌
50   renaissance    n. the period of European history between the 14th
   and 17th centuries when there was a new interest
   in science and in ancient art and literature
   especially in Italy
文艺复兴
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   disperse    v. to go or move in different directions: to spread
   apart
   (使)分散
  2   eradicate    v. to remove (something) completely : to eliminate
   or destroy (something harmful)
根除;消灭;
  3   sequester    v. to keep (a person or group) apart from other
   people
隔离(避免陪
审团与公众
接触)
4   respire    v. breathe 呼吸
  5   paradigmatic    a. constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a
   pattern to be imitated
范例的
  6   tendentious    a. strongly favoring a particular point of view in a
   way that may cause argument
有偏见的
  7   superfluous    a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
  8   irreducible    a. not able to be made smaller or simpler 无法简化的
  9   cognitive    a. of, relating to, or involving conscious mental
   activities (such as thinking, understanding,
   learning, and remembering)
感知的
10   rendering    n. an expression or piece of writing or speech is a
   translation of it
翻译作品;翻
译
11   dismiss    v. to decide not to think about or consider
   (something or someone)
不予考虑
12   esteem    n. respect and affection 尊敬
13   spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden way
   and without a lot of thought or planning
自然的
   a. doing things that have not been planned but that
   seem enjoyable and worth doing at a particular
   time
自发的
14 manifest    v. to show (something) clearly 表明
   a. able to be seen: clearly shown or visible 明显的
15   replicable    a. capable of replication 可复制的
16   obese    n. very fat : fat in a way that is unhealthy 虚胖的;病态
肥胖的
17   offset    v. to create an equal balance between two things 抵消
18   attenuate    v. to make (something) weaker or less in amount,
   effect, or force
衰减;变薄
19   coincidence    n. a situation in which events happen at the same
   time in a way that is not planned or expected
巧合
  20   contingency    n. something (such as an emergency) that might
   happen
偶发(或不
测、意外)事
件
  21   hasty    a. done or made very quickly 匆忙的
  22   extravagant    a. more than is usual, necessary, or proper 过度的
  23   painstaking    a. showing or done with great care and effort 需细心的;辛
苦的
  24 meticulous    a. very careful about doing something in an
   extremely accurate and exact way
谨小慎微的
25   evocative    a. bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the
   mind
唤起的
26   impulsive    a. doing things or tending to do things suddenly
   and without careful thought
冲动的
27   arbitrary    a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
28   volatile    a. likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way 易变的
29   perceptive    a. having or showing an ability to understand or
   notice something easily or quickly
有洞察力的;
思维敏捷的
30 milieu    n. the physical or social setting in which people live
   or in which something happens or develops
环境
31   rigorous    a. very strict and demanding 缜密的
32   impartial    a. not partial or biased: treating or affecting all
   equally
公平的
Section 109
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 invaluable    a. extremely valuable or useful 极宝贵的
  2 exculpatory    v. tending or serving to exculpate 开脱罪责的
  3 versatility    n. the quality or state of having many uses or being
   able to do many different kinds of things
用途广泛
4 distinctive    a. having a quality or characteristic that makes a
   person or thing
   different from others
与众不同的
  5 despot    n. a ruler who has total power and who often uses
   that power in cruel and unfair ways
残暴;暴虐
  6 aristocrat    n.  a member of an aristocracy 贵族
  7 prolix    a. marked by or using an excess of words 冗长的;啰嗦的
  8 insular    a. separated from other people or cultures 孤立的
  9 upheaval    n. a major change or period of change that causes
   a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
  ( 引起混乱的 )
剧变
10 negligible    a. very small or unimportant 不重要的
11 demoralize    v. to cause (someone)  to lose hope, courage,  or
   confidence
使泄气
12 inconclusive    a. not showing that something is certainly true : not
   conclusive
无定论的;不确
定的
13 revive    v.   to   make   (someone   or   something)   strong,
   healthy, or active again
  ( 使 ) 苏醒,复
活
14 elusive    a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
   a. hard to understand, define, or remember 难理解的
15 consummate    v. to make (something) perfect or complete 使完整;使完美
   v.  to make  (a  marriage  or  romantic  relationship)
   complete by having sex
  (初次)同房
16 truculent    a. easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue 好斗的
17 superfluous    a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
18 narrow    a. limited in size or extent 狭隘的
19 paucity    n. an amount that is less than what is needed or
   wanted
缺乏
  20 emancipate    v. to free (someone) from someone else's control
   or power
解放
  21 genre    n. a particular type or category of literature or art   (文学、艺术、
电影或音乐的)
体裁
  22 comprehensive    a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛的
  23 factuality    n. relating to or based on facts 真实性
  24 veracity    n. truth or accuracy 真实性
  25 thorough    a. including every possible part or detail 彻底的;完全
的
  26 jettison    v. to reject (something, such as a plan or idea) 抛弃
  27 precipitation    n. water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, etc. 降水,降水量
  28 compound    v.  to   make   (something,   such   as  an  error   or
   problem) worse : to add to (something bad)
使恶化
   a/n. made up of two or more parts 混合(的)
29 jeopardy    n.  exposure  to  or  imminence  of  death,  loss,  or
   injury : DANGER
危险
30 regular    a. happening or done very often 频繁的;经常做
  (或发生)的
31 mockery    n. insulting or contemptuous action or speech 嘲笑
32 skepticism    n. an  attitude  of doubting the  truth of something
   (such as a claim or statement)
怀疑态度
33 scold    v. a person who often criticizes other people in an
   angry way
责骂
34 approbation    n. praise or approval 赞赏
35 admonish    v. to speak to (someone)  in a way that expresses
   disapproval or criticism
训诫, 轻责
   v. to tell or urge (someone) to do something 力劝
36 commendation    n. the act of praising or approving of someone or
   something
赞扬
37 imitate    v. to do the same thing as (someone) 模仿
38 emulate    v.  to  try  to  be  like  (someone  or  something  you
   admire)
模仿
39 impartial    a.  not  partial  or  biased:  treating  or  affecting  all
   equally
公平的
40 partisanship    n. the  support for a person  or group without fair
   consideration of the facts and circumstances.
偏袒
41 expedite    v. to cause (something) to happen faster 迅速完成
42 facilitate    v.  to  make  (something)  easier  :  to  help  cause
   (something)
促进
43 deter    v. to prevent (something) from happening 阻止
44 exacerbate    v. to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse 使恶化
45 lament    v. to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about
     something
悲叹
Section 110
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1 teem   v. to be full of something 充满
  2 ambiguous   a. able to be understood  inmore than one
way
有歧义的
  3 dogmatic   a. expressing personal opinions or beliefs as
  if they  are  certainly  correct  and  cannot  be
  doubted
固执己 见 的,   教
条的
4 tenuous   a. very thin 稀薄的
  a.  not  certain,  definite,  or  strong:  flimsy,
weak, or uncertain
站不住脚的
  5 compelling   a. very interesting: able to capture and hold
  your attention
引人入胜的
  6 plausible   a. possibly true 貌似有理的
  7 bias   n. a tendency  to believe  that some people,
  ideas, etc., are better than others that usually
  results in treating some people unfairly
偏见
  8 earnest   a. serious  and sincere  : not lighthearted  or
  playful
非常认真的;  真诚
的
  9 rigor   n.  the quality  or state  of  being very  exact,
  careful, or strict
缜密;严谨
10 comprehend   v.  to  understand   (something,   such  as  a
  difficult or complex subject)
理解
11 validate   v. to state or show that something is legal or
  official
确认;确证
12 partiality   n.  an  unfair tendency  to  treat  one  person,
  group, or thing better than another
偏袒
13 corroborate   v.  to  support  or  help  prove  (a  statement,
  theory,   etc.)   by   providing   information   or
  evidence
证实
14 genre   n. a particular type or category of literature or
  art
  (文学、艺术、电
影或音乐的)体裁
15 pessimistic   a. having or showing a lack of hope for the
  future: expecting bad things to happen
悲观的
16 suspense   n.  a  feeling   or  state  of  nervousness   or
  excitement  caused  by  wondering  what will
  happen
  (对即将发生的事
等的)担心;焦虑
17 nostalgia   n. pleasure  and sadness  that is caused  by
  remembering  something  from the  past and
wishing that you could experience it again
怀旧
  n.      the     state      of     being      homesick:
  homesickness
思乡
18 suspense   n.  a  feeling   or  state  of  nervousness   or
  excitement  caused  by  wondering  what will
  happen
  (对即将发生的事
等的)担心;焦虑
19 benign   a. not causing harm or damage 仁慈的
  20 wander   v. to move around or go to different places
  usually without  having a particular  purpose
  or direction
闲逛;徘徊
  21 indispensable   a. extremely important and necessary 不可或缺的
22 overrate   v.  to  rate,  value,  or  praise   (someone  or
  something) too highly
对 …评价过高
23 imperative   a. very important 必要的
24 deleterious   a. damaging or harmful 有害的
25 counterproductive   a. not helpful : making the thing you want to
  happen less likely to happen
事与愿违
26 tactician   n. someone who is good at making  plans in
  order to achieve particular goals
有策略的人
27 prevail   v. to be usual, common, or popular 盛行;流行
28 shrewd   a. having or showing an ability to understand
  things    and   to    make    good   judgments:
mentally sharp or clever
精明的
29 canny   a. very  clever
  decisions
and  able  to  make  intelligent 精明谨慎的
30 rigid   a. not easily changed 严格的,刻板的
31 innovation   n. a new idea, device, or method 创新;改革
32 discrepancy   n. a difference especially between things that
  should be the same
差异
33 incongruous   a. strange because of not agreeing with what
  is usual or expected
不相称的
34 trivial   a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
35 intriguing   a. extremely interesting 迷人的
36 amusing   a. causing laughter or enjoyment  : funny or
  enjoyable
有乐趣的;好笑的
Section 111
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1   guardian    n. someone or something that watches or protects
   something
保护者
  2   successor    n. a person who has a job, position, or title after
   someone else : someone who succeeds another
   person
继任者
  3   antithesis    n. the exact opposite of something or someone 对立
4   gadfly    n. someone who annoys people by being very
   critical
讨人厌者
  5   pandemonium    n. a situation in which a crowd of people act in a
   wild, uncontrolled, or violent way because they
   are afraid, excited, or confused
群情沸腾
  6   foment    v. to cause or try to cause the growth or
   development of (something bad or harmful)
激起,煽动
  7   boo    v. to show dislike or disapproval of someone or
   something by shouting "Boo" slowly
喝倒彩
  8   rile    v. to make (someone) angry : to irritate or annoy
   (someone)
激怒
  9   unperturbed    a. calm and relaxed : not upset or worried 镇静的;镇定
的
10   detach    v. to separate (yourself) from someone or
   something
    (使)分开
11   tundra    / 苔原(树木不
生,底土常年
冰冻的北极地
区)
12   spongy    a. soft and full of holes or water : resembling a
   sponge
柔软吸水的
13   permafrost    /   (寒带)永冻土
层
14   recede    v. to move back or away;  to grow less or smaller 逐渐远离
15   impair    v. to diminish in function, ability, or quality 损害,削弱
16   facilitate    v. to make (something) easier : to help cause
   (something)
促进
17   dire    a. very bad : causing great fear or worry 极差的
18   ambiguous    a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
19   infection    n. the act or process of infecting someone or
   something : the state of being infected
传染
  20 meningitis    / 脑膜炎
  21   lungworm    / 肺线虫
  22   coincide    v. to happen at the same time as something else 同时发生
   v. to agree with something exactly: to be the
   same as something else
相符;与 … 一致
  23   contain    v. to keep within limits : RESTRAIN, CHECK 抑制(感情)
  24   rehabilitate    v. to bring (someone or something) back to a
   normal, healthy condition after an illness, injury,
   drug problem, etc.
使复原
  25 malign    a. causing or intended to cause harm 有害的
26   pernicious    a. causing great harm or damage often in a way
   that is not easily seen or noticed
有害的
27   antiquity    n. ancient times 古老
28   credulous    a. too ready to believe things: easily fooled or
   cheated
易受骗的
29   equivocal    a. having two or more possible meanings 模棱两可的
30   circumspect    a. thinking carefully about possible risks before
   doing or saying something
谨慎的
31   cede    v. to give control of (something) to another
   person, group, government, etc.
割让;让给
32   initiate    v. to cause the beginning of (something) : to start
   or begin (something)
开始
33   germane    a. relating to a subject in an appropriate way 有关的
34   fantasy    n. something that is produced by the imagination 幻想
35   bureaucratic    a. using or connected with many complicated
   rules and ways of doing things
官僚主义的
36   disinformation    n. false information that is given to people in order
   to make them believe something or to hide the
   truth
虚假信息
37 mendacity    n. lack of honesty: the condition of being
   mendacious
谎言
38   panic    a. a situation that causes many people to become
   afraid and to rush to do something
恐慌
39   superficial    a. concerned only with what is obvious or
   apparent: not thorough or complete
粗略的
   a. affecting only the outer part or surface of
   something: not deep or serious
肤浅的
   a. lying close to the surface 表层的
40   sketchy    a. done quickly without many details 粗略的
41   inconsistent    a. not compatible with another fact or claim 前后不一致的
42   far-fetched    a. not likely to happen or be true 牵强的
Section 112
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   dub    v. NICKNAME 给 …起绰号
  2   reprehensible    a. very bad : deserving very strong criticism 应受指责的
  3   eccentric    a. strange or unusual 古怪的;异乎寻常的
4   compulsory    a. required by a law or rule 必须做的,强制的
  5   innovative    a. introducing or using new ideas or
   methods
创新的
  6   unconscionable    a. extremely bad, unfair, or wrong 违背良心的;过分的
  7   acquaintance    n. knowledge about something (对某事物的)了解
  8    n. someone who is known but who is not a
   close friend
熟人;
  9   overwhelm    v. to defeat (someone or something)
   completely
击败
10   egotism    n. the feeling or belief that you are better,
   more important, more talented, etc., than
   other people
利己主义
11 magnanimity    n. the quality of being generous and noble (尤指对被自己击败
或曾欺凌过自己的人
的)宽宏大量
12   profligate    a. carelessly and foolishly wasting money,
   materials, etc. : very wasteful
挥霍的;浪费的
13 wobble (使)摇摆
14   painstaking    a. showing or done with great care and
   effort
需细心的;辛苦的
15   demur    v. to disagree politely with another person's
   statement or suggestion
反对
16   acquiesce    v. to accept, agree, or allow something to
   happen by staying silent or by not arguing
默许
17   expatriate    v. BANISH, EXILE 放逐;流放
18   ascent    n. the act or process of rising, moving, or
   climbing up
上升
19   assuage    v. to make (something, such as an
   unpleasant feeling) less painful, severe, etc.
缓和,减轻
  20   qualm    n. a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about
   whether you are doing the right thing
顾虑,不安
  21   consensus    n. a general agreement about something 一致同意
  22   disposable    a. made to be thrown away after use 一次性的
  23   nonchalance    n. the state of being relaxed and free from
   concern or excitement
无动于衷,冷淡
  24   permanent    a. lasting or continuing for a very long time
   or forever : not temporary or changing
永恒的
  25   ephemeral    a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
  26 mundane    a. brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or
   impressive
辉煌的;灿烂的
  27   duplicate    v. to make an exact copy of 复制
  28   epitome    n. a perfect example : an example that
   represents or expresses something very
   well
典型;典范
29   scornful    a. feeling or showing scorn 轻蔑的;鄙夷的
30   deferential    a. showing or expressing respect and high
   regard due a superior or an elder
恭敬的
31   integrity    n. the quality of being honest and fair 诚实正直
32   snobbish    a. having or showing the attitude of people
   who think they are better than other people :
   of or relating to people who are snobs
势利的;自命不凡的
33   elitism    n. leadership or rule by an elite 精英主义
34   collegial    a. marked by power or authority vested
   equally in each of a number of colleagues
集体组织的
35   even-tempered    a. not easily upset or made angry 性情平和的
36   facile    a. too simple : not showing enough thought
   or effort
轻率作出的
37 whimsical    a. unusual in a playful or amusing way : not
   serious
反复无常的
38   ingenious    a. very smart or clever: having or showing
   ingenuity
聪明的
39   unexceptional    a. not unusually good, interesting, etc.: not
   exceptional
不突出的;普通的
40   vicious    a. very violent and cruel 狂暴的
41   perspicacity    n. having or showing an ability to notice and
   understand things that are difficult or not
   obvious
敏锐的洞察力
42   impartiality    n. treating all people and groups equally:
   not partial or biased
公正
43   detachment    n. freedom from bias or prejudice 公正;客观
44   benevolence    n. an act of kindness 善行;捐助
45   discernment    n. an act of perceiving or discerning
   something
洞察力
46 mask    v. to officially accept or allow (something) 支持
47   probity    n. the quality of a person who is completely
   honest
诚实
48   dissemblance    n. lack of resemblance : DISSIMILITUDE 伪装;虚饰
49   rectitude    n. the quality of being honest and morally
   correct
公正;正直
50   ingenuous    a. showing innocent or childlike simplicity
   and candidness
天真的
   a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
51   acute    a. having or showing an ability to think
   clearly and to understand what is not
   obvious or simple about something
敏锐的
52   exiguous    a. excessively scanty : INADEQUATE 稀少的;不够的
53   tenuous    a. very thin 稀薄的
54    a. not certain, definite, or strong: flimsy,
   weak, or uncertain
站不住脚的
55   overstate    v. to say that (something) is larger or
   greater than it really is
夸大(某事)
56   unrelenting    a. not slowing down, stopping, or growing
   weaker
持续的;不缓和的
57 wily    a. full of clever tricks : very clever 诡计多端的
58   supplant    v. to take the place of (someone or
   something that is old or no longer used or
   accepted)
代替
59   aspire    v. to want to have or achieve something
   (such as a particular career or level of
   success)
渴望(成就)
60   catchy    a. appealing and easy to remember 悦耳易记的
61   novel    a. new and different from what has been
   known before
创新的
62   slogan    n. a word or phrase that is easy to
   remember and is used by a group or
   business to attract attention
标语;口号
63   falsehood    n. the quality of not being true or accurate:
   false quality
虚假
64   intelligible    a. capable of being understood or
   comprehended
明白易懂的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1   domestic   a. relating to or involving someone's
  home or family
家用的
  2   insurrection   n. a usually violent attempt to take
  control of a government
叛乱;暴动
  3   stir   v. to mix (something) by making circular
movements in it with a spoon or similar
  object
搅拌
4   squelch   v. to stop (something) from continuing
  by doing or saying something
遏制;限制
  5   extirpate   v. to destroy or remove completely 根除
  6   fathom   v. to understand the reason for
  (something)
理解
  7   elation   n. the quality or state of being filled with
 joy or pride
兴高采烈
  8   overblown   a. made to seem larger, more
  impressive or more important than it
  really is
夸张的
  9   postulate   v. to suggest (something, such as an
  idea or theory) especially in order to
  start a discussion
假定;假设
10   untoward   a. not proper or appropriate 异常的
11   unqualified   a. not modified or restricted by
  reservations: complete
无限制的
12   hazardous   a. involving risk or danger 有危险的
13   irreversible   a. impossible to change back to a
  previous condition or state
无法复原(或挽回)的
14   dogma   n. a belief or set of beliefs that is
  accepted by the members of a group
without being questioned or doubted
教条
15   facilitate   v. to make (something) easier : to help
  cause (something)
促进
16   indecorous   a. not decorous : conflicting with
  accepted standards of good conduct or
  good taste
不得体的;不适当的
17   crab   v. COMPLAIN 发牢骚;抱怨
18   interfere   v. to get in the way of as an obstacle 妨碍
19   haphazard   a. having no plan, order, or direction 杂乱的
  20   explicit   a. very clear and complete : leaving no
  doubt about the meaning
直言的; 易于理解的
  21   gut-level   / 本能的
  22   placebo   n. a pill or substance that is given to a
  patient like a drug but that has no
  physical effect on the patient
  (给无实际治疗需要者
的)安慰剂
  23   pharmacological   / 药理学的
  24   inert   a. unable to move 无活动能力的
  25   thorough   a. including every possible part or detail 彻底的;完全的
  26   antidote   n. a substance that stops the harmful
  effects of a poison
解毒剂
27   contest   n. & v. an event in which people try to
win by doing something better than
  others
竞争
28   illustrious   a. admired and respected very much
  because a lot was achieved
杰出的;卓越的
29   precarious   a. not safe, strong, or steady 危险的
30   settle   v. to end (something, such as an
  argument) by reaching an agreement
解决(分歧、纠纷等)
31   tenuous   a. very thin 稀薄的
  a. not certain, definite, or strong: flimsy,
weak, or uncertain
站不住脚的
32   vulnerable   a. easily hurt or harmed physically,
mentally, or emotionally
脆弱的
33   conspicuous   a. very easy to see or notice 显而易见的
34   redundant   a. exceeding what is necessary or
  normal
多余的;不需要的
35   transitory   a. lasting only for a short time 转瞬即逝的
36   pedigree   n. the history of the family members in a
  person's or animal's past especially
when it is good or impressive
血统; 起源
37   antecedent    a. earlier in time 在先的
38   novel   a. new and different from what has
  been known before
创新的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   intractable    a. not easily managed, controlled, or solved 难驾驭的
  2   denounce    v. to publicly state that someone or something is
   bad or wrong
谴责;指责
  3   obscure    a. not well-known: not known to most people 不出名的
   a. difficult to understand; likely to be understood by
   only a few people
深奥难懂的
   a. difficult or impossible to know completely and
   with certainty
模糊的
   v. to hide or cover (something): to be in front of
   (something) so that it cannot be seen
掩盖,使模
糊
4   corroborate    v. to support or help prove (a statement, theory,
   etc.) by providing information or evidence
证实
  5   anatomize    v. ANALYZE 剖析
  6   explicate    v. to explain or analyze (something, such as an
   idea or work of literature)
详细解释
  7   degrade    v. to make the quality of (something) worse 降低,削弱
 (尤指质量)
  8   bolster    v. to give support to (something) 支持
  9   revive    v. to make (someone or something) strong, healthy,
   or active again
 (使)苏醒,复
活
10   compromise    v. to give up something that you want in order to
   reach an agreement : to settle differences by
   means of a compromise
妥协
   v. to damage or weaken (something) 危害
11   cynical    a. believing that people are generally selfish and
   dishonest
认为人皆自
私的
12   fickle    a. changing often 多变的
13   pragmatism    n. a reasonable and logical way of doing things or
   of thinking about problems that is based on dealing
   with specific situations instead of on ideas and
   theories
实用主义
14   altruistic    a. showing concern for the happiness and welfare
   of other people rather than for yourself
无私心的
15   adamant    a. not willing to change an opinion or decision :
   very determined
坚决的;坚定
不移的
16   prejudice    n. an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group
   because of race, sex, religion, etc.
偏见;成见
17   articulate    v/a. to give clear and effective utterance to 说话清楚(的)
18   bisect    v. to divide (something) into two equal parts 二等分
19   demarcate    v. to show the limits or edges of (something) 标出 … 的界
线
  20   elucidate    v. to make (something that is hard to understand)
   clear or easy to understand
阐明
  21   evince    v. to show (something) clearly 显示(感情或
品质)
22   panoply    n.  a group or collection that is impressive because
   it is so big or because it includes so many different
   kinds of people or things
巨大的数量
 (或收藏品)
23   dearth    n. the state or condition of not having enough of
   something
缺乏
24   hallow    v. to set apart for holy purposes : treat as sacred 视 …… 为神
圣
25   unassailable    a. not able to be doubted, attacked, or questioned 不容置疑的
26   betoken    v. to show (something) : to be a sign of (something) 表示
27   gainsay    v. to deny or disagree with (something) 否认
28   quell    v. to end or stop (something) usually by using force 镇压
29   forestall    v. to stop (something) from happening or to cause
   (something) to happen at a later time
预先阻止
30   signify    v. to be a sign of (something) : to mean
   (something)
说明;预示
31   inchoate    a. not completely formed or developed yet 初期的;不成
熟的
32   unexceptional    a. not unusually good, interesting, etc.: not
   exceptional
不突出的;普
通的
33   ungainly    a. moving in an awkward or clumsy way : not
   graceful
笨手笨脚的
34   preternatural    a. very unusual in a way that does not seem natural 超自然的;难
以解释的
35   prodigious    a. very big 巨大的
36   awkward    a. likely to embarrass 令人尴尬的
37    a. not graceful    (行动)笨
拙的
38   redundant    a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不需
要的
39   inimical    a. not friendly 敌意的
   a. likely to cause damage or have a bad effect 有害的
40   derogatory    a. expressing a low opinion of someone or
   something : showing a lack of respect for someone
   or something
贬低的;贬义
的
41   deleterious    a. damaging or harmful 有害的
42   superfluous    a. beyond what is needed: not necessary 多余的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   reluctant    a. feeling or showing doubt about doing
   something: not willing or eager to do something
不情愿的
  2   deliberate    a. done or said in a way that is planned or
   intended: done or said on purpose; done or
   decided after careful thought
故意的;慎重的
  3   repetitive    a. happening again and again : repeated many
   times
多次重复的
4   stringent    a. very strict or severe 严格的
  5   nebulous    a. not clear: difficult to see, understand,
   describe, etc.
模糊的
  6   perceptible    a. able to be seen or noticed : able to be
   perceived
可察觉到的
  7   placebo    n. a pill or substance that is given to a patient
   like a drug but that has no physical effect on the
   patient
 (给无实际治疗
需要者的)安慰
剂
  8   efficacy    n. the power to produce a desired result or effect  (尤指药物或治
疗方法的)功效
  9   boon    n. something pleasant or helpful : a benefit or
   advantage
益处
10   touchstone    n. something that is used to make judgments
   about the quality of other things
检验标准
11   impediment    n. something that interferes with movement or
   progress
妨碍
12   deviation    n. an action, behavior, or condition that is
   different from what is usual or expected
背离;偏离
13   soothsayer    n. someone who makes predictions about what
   is going to happen in the future
预言者
14   evangelist    n. a person and especially a preacher who tries
   to convince people to become Christian
 (基督教)布道者
15   iconoclastic    a. attacking settled beliefs or institutions 打破旧习的
16   barber    / 理发师
17   self-
  aggrandizing
   a. acting or intended to enhance one's power,
   wealth, position, or reputation
自我扩张的
18   self-defeating    a. serving or tending to defeat oneself or itself 弄巧成拙的,不
利于自己的企图
的
19   proliferate    v. to increase in number or amount quickly 激增
  20   gourmet    n. a person who enjoys
   good food and wine
and knows a lot about 美食家
  21   palate    n. the sense of taste 品尝力
  22   indiscriminate    a. not careful in making choices 不加判断的
  23   inevitable    a. sure to happen 必然的
  24   implication    n. a possible future effect or result 可能的影响(或
作用、结果)
  25   jeopardize    v. to put (something or someone) in danger 损害
  26   anomaly    n. something that is unusual or unexpected 异常
27   consensus    n. a general agreement about something 一致同意
28   distinct    a. different from each other 截然不同的
   a. easy to notice or understand 明显的, 清楚的
29   trivial    a. of little worth or importance 不重要的
30   recalcitrant    a. stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders 难以控制的
31   tedious    a. boring and too slow or long 冗长的; 单调乏
味的
32   compromise    v. to give up something that you want in order to
   reach an agreement : to settle differences by
   means of a compromise
妥协
   v. to damage or weaken (something) 危害/
33   tiresome    a. causing you to feel bored, annoyed, or
   impatient
烦人的
34   inadequate    a. not enough or not good enough 不充足的
35   futile    a. having no result or effect : pointless or
   useless
无效的
36   reckless    a. not showing proper concern about the
   possible bad results of your actions
鲁莽的;不计后
果的
37   exasperate    v. to make (someone) very angry or annoyed 使恶化
38   sanctuary    n. a place where someone or something is
   protected or given shelter
保护;避难所
39   obtuse    a.stupid or unintelligent : not able to think clearly
   or to understand what is obvious or simple
迟钝的;愚蠢的
40   comprehend    v. to understand (something, such as a difficult
   or complex subject)
理解
41   distort    v. to change so as to make untrue or inaccurate 歪曲
42   fathom    v. to understand the reason for (something) 理解
43   underestimate    v. to estimate (something) as being less than the
   actual size, quantity, or number
低估;看轻;
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   demographic    / 人口统计学的
  2   static    a. showing little or no change, action, or
   progress
静止的
  3   enervate    v. to make (someone or something) very
   weak or tired
使衰弱
4   intransigent    a. completely unwilling to change: very
   stubborn
坚持的,不妥协的
  5 moribund    a. no longer active or effective : close to
   failure
即将倒闭的
  6   supple    a. able to bend or twist easily 易弯曲的
  7   occlude    v. to close up or block off 堵塞
  8   ebb    v. a point or condition of decline 减少
  9   confound    v. to surprise and confuse (someone or
   something)
使混淆
   v. to prove (someone or something)
   wrong
证明 …有误
10   ambiguous    a. able to be understood in more than
   one way
有歧义的
11   esoteric    a. only taught to or understood by
   members of a special group: hard to
   understand
深奥难懂的
12   provisional    a. existing or accepted for the present
   time but likely to be changed
临时的
13   equivocal    a. having two or more possible meanings 模棱两可的
14   contentious    a. likely to cause people to argue or
   disagree
引起争议的
   a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
15   outlaw    v. to make (something) illegal 宣布 …不合法
16   emblem    n. an object or picture used to suggest a
   thing that cannot be shown
象征;标志
17   subvert    v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a
   government, political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
18   apparel    n. clothing of a particular kind   (商店出售的)衣服,服
装
19   obscure    a. not well-known: not known to most
   people
不出名的
   a. difficult to understand; likely to be
   understood by only a few people
深奥难懂的
   a. difficult or impossible to know
   completely and with certainty
模糊的
   v. to hide or cover (something): to be in
   front of (something) so that it cannot be
   seen
掩盖,使模糊
  20   illustrious    a. admired and respected very much
   because a lot was achieved
杰出的;卓越的
  21   feign    v. to pretend to feel or be affected by
   (something)
假装
  22   pomposity    n. a pompous gesture, habit, or act 自负;自命不凡
23   bureaucratic    a. using or connected with many
   complicated rules and ways of doing
   things
官僚主义的
24   baroque    a. having many details or too many
   details
复杂精美的
25   declamatory    a. expressing feelings or opinions in a
   way that is loud and forceful
慷慨陈词的
26   decadent    a. marked by decay or decline 堕落的;颓废的
27   claustrophobic    / 患幽闭恐怖症的
28   prepossessing    a. having qualities that people like :
   appealing or attractive
外表吸引人的
29   atavistic    / 返祖性的
30   pretentious    a. having or showing the unpleasant
   quality of people who want to be
   regarded as more impressive, successful,
   or important than they really are
自命不凡的
31   ascetic    a. relating to having a strict and simple
   way of living that avoids
   physical pleasure
禁欲的
32   grandiose    a. seeming to be impressive or intended
   to be impressive but not really possible or
   practical
华而不实的; 浮夸的
33   understate    v. to say that (something) is smaller, less
   important, etc., than it really is
轻描淡写;避重就轻
34   appealing    a. pleasing or attractive 吸引人的
35   intricate    a. having many complexly interrelating
   parts or elements
复杂的
36   homogeneous    a. made up of the same kind of people or
   things
同类的
37   equivalent    a. having the same value, use, meaning,
   etc.
相等的,相同的
38   equivocal    a. having two or more possible meanings 模棱两可的
39   virtue    n. a good and moral quality     (好)品德
40   irony    n. a situation that is strange or funny
   because things happen in a way that
   seems to be the opposite of what you
   expected
讽刺
41   delight    n. a strong feeling of happiness : great
   pleasure or satisfaction
愉快
42   paradox    n. something (such as a situation) that is
   made up of two opposite things and that
   seems impossible but is actually true or
   possible
悖论
43   unremarkable    a. not worthy of special attention or notice 平凡的;平庸的
44   reassure    v. to make (someone) feel less afraid,
   upset, or doubtful
打消 … 的疑虑
45   invigorate    v. to give life and energy to (someone) 使精力充沛
46   overwhelm    v. to defeat (someone or something)
   completely
击败
47   revolt    v&n. violent action against a ruler or
   government
暴乱
48   divest    v. to deprive or dispossess especially of
   property, authority, or title
使摆脱
49   enamor    v. to cause (someone) to be loved or
   admired
使倾心,使迷恋
50   eschew    v. to avoid especially because you do not
   think it is right, proper, etc.
避免
51   resilience    n. the ability of something to return to its
   original shape after it has been pulled,
   stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
快速恢复的能力
52   self-assurance    n. onfidence in yourself and your abilities 自信;胸有成竹
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   bankruptcy    n. the state of not having enough money to pay debts 破产
  2   penance    n. something that you do or are given to do in order to
   show that you are sad or sorry about doing something
   wrong
补赎;悔罪
  3   inevitable    a. sure to happen 必然的
4   liability    n . a financial obligation : DEBT 欠债;负
债;债务
  5   contingency    n. something (such as an emergency) that might
   happen
偶发(或不
测、意外)
事件
  6   bulldozer    / 推土机
  7   upheaval    n. a major change or period of change that causes a
   lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
  (引起混乱
的)剧变
  8   coincidental    a. happening because of a coincidence : not planned 巧合;碰巧
  9   calculated    a. carefully planned for a particular and often improper
   purpose
精心策划
的
10   disciplinary    a. intended to correct or punish bad behavior : of or
   relating to discipline
有关纪律
的
11   laud    v. to praise (someone or something) 赞美
12   formidable    a. very difficult to deal with 令人敬畏
的
13   feasible    a. possible to do 可行的
14   exceptional    a. better than average 杰出的
15   precedent    a. a similar action or event that happened at an earlier
   time
先例;传统
16   outrage    v. extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness
   because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong
使震怒;激
怒
17   exhilarate    v. to cause (someone) to feel very happy and excited 使高兴
18   resentment    n. a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or
   something unfair
怨恨
19   nostalgia    n. pleasure and sadness that is caused by
   remembering something from the past and wishing
   that you could experience it again
怀旧
   n. the state of being homesick: homesickness 思乡
  20   unyielding    a. not changing or stopping 顽强不屈
的
  21   amid    prep. in or into the middle of (something) 在 …过程
中
  22 wane    v. to become smaller or less : to decrease in size,
   amount, length, or quality
衰落;衰败
  23   parsimonious    a.  very unwilling to spend money 吝啬的
  24   staggering    a. very large, shocking, or surprising 令人难以
相信的
25   condemn    v. to say in a strong and definite way that someone or
   something is bad or wrong
谴责
26   thrive    v. to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or
   succeed
兴旺发达;
繁荣
27   anomalous    a. not expected or usual 反常的
28   imperil    v. to put (something or someone) in a dangerous
   situation
使陷于危
险;危及
29   tremendous    a. very large or great 巨大的
30   distinct    a. different from each other 截然不同
的
   a. easy to notice or understand 明显的,
清楚的
31   idiosyncratic    a. unusual 怪异的
32   sweeping    a. including or involving many things 影响广泛
的
33   hurtle    v. to move or fall with great speed and force   (向某个方
向)飞驰
34   gut    v. to destroy the power of (something) : to make
   (something) no longer effective
损毁
35   render    v. to cause (someone or something) to be in a
   specified condition
使成为
36   eviscerate    v. to take out the internal organs of (an animal) 沉重打击
37   relish    v. to enjoy or take pleasure in (something) 享受
38 mediate    v. to get (something, such as a settlement or
   agreement) by working with opposing sides in a
   dispute
调解;为
解决分歧
找到(方
法)
39   inferable    a. being able to form (an opinion) from evidence 能推理的
40   universal    n. the quality of being universal 通用性
41   leaven    / 酵母
42 mincing    a. affectedly dainty or delicate 故作斯文
的;装模作
样的
43   acerbic    a. sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in
   temper, mood, or tone
尖酸的
44   provocative    a. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc. 激起争端
的
   a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
45   ingratiate    v. to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or
   saying things that people like
讨好;巴结
46   demanding    a. hard to satisfy 苛刻的
47   obsequious    a. too eager to help or obey someone important 谄媚的
48   harsh    a. severe or cruel : not kind or lenient 恶劣的;艰
苦的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   temperate    a. marked by moderation 温和的
  2 malfeasance    n. illegal or dishonest activity especially by a
   public official or a corporation
不法行为
  3   upheaval    n. a major change or period of change that
   causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
 (引起混乱的)剧
变
4   hypocrisy    n. the behavior of people who do things that they
   tell other people not to do : behavior that does
   not agree with what someone claims to believe
   or feel
伪善;虚伪
  5   invective    n. harsh or insulting words : rude and angry
   language
辱骂
  6   retrenchment    n. reduction, curtailment  (开支的)紧缩,
削减
  7   despotic    a. of, relating to, or characteristic of a despot 残暴的;暴虐的
  8   aristocrat    n.  a member of an aristocracy 贵族
  9   prolix    a. marked by or using an excess of words 冗长的;啰嗦的
10   insular    a. separated from other people or cultures 孤立的
11   effluvium    n. an offensive exhalation or smell 废气;恶臭;
12   rebound    v. to bounce back off something after hitting it 弹回;反弹
13   insulate    v. to prevent (someone or something) from
   dealing with or experiencing something : to keep
   (someone or something) separate from
   something unpleasant, dangerous, etc.
将 … 隔离(以免
受外界影响)
14   underpin    v. to strengthen or support (something) from
   below
加固(墙)基
15   cower    v. to move back or bend your body down
   because you are afraid
畏缩,退缩
16   incite    v. to cause (someone) to act in an angry,
   harmful, or violent way
煽动;鼓动
17   orthodox    n. accepted as true or correct by most people :
   supporting or believing what most people think is
   true
传统
18   perpetuate    v. to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely 使 ……永存
19   inoculate    v. to give (a person or animal) a weakened form
   of a disease in order to prevent infection by the
   disease
打预防针
  20   vocational    a. relating to the special skills, training, etc., that
   you need for a particular job or occupation
职业的;职业技
术的
  21   empirical    a. based on testing or experience 基于观察或经验
的
  22   salvage    v. to save (something valuable or important) : to
   prevent the loss of (something)
 (对财物等的)抢
救
  23   rigorous    a. very strict and demanding 缜密的
  24   temper    v. to make (something) less severe or extreme 使缓和
   n. a state of being angry 脾气
   v. to cause (something, such as steel or glass)
   to become hard or strong by heating it and
   cooling it
使(金属)回火
25   salutary    a. having a good or helpful result especially after
   something unpleasant has happened
有益的
26   pedestrian    a. not interesting or unusual 乏味的,无聊的
27   ingenuous    a. showing innocent or childlike simplicity and
   candidness
天真的
   a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
28 maladroit    a. very awkward : not skillful or adroit 笨拙的
29   tendentious    a. strongly favoring a particular point of view in a
   way that may cause argument
有偏见的
30   erudite    a. having or showing knowledge that is learned
   by studying
博学的
31   perspicuous    a. plain to the understanding especially because
   of clarity and precision of presentation
清晰的;清楚的
32   selective    a. careful to choose only the best people or
   things
精心选择的
33   caveat    n. an explanation or warning that should be
   remembered when you are doing or thinking
   about something
警告;告诫
34   ironic    a. using words that mean the opposite of what
   you really think especially in order to be funny
讽刺的
35   reversal    n. a change to an opposite state, condition,
   decision, etc.
颠倒;彻底转变
36   vociferous    a. expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud
   or forceful way : expressed in a very loud or
   forceful way
喧嚣的;大叫大
嚷的
37 mess    n. a very dirty or untidy state or condition 肮脏;杂乱
38   espouse    v. to express support for (a cause, belief, etc.) 支持
39   disregard    a. to ignore (something) or treat (something) as
   unimportant
忽视
40   lambast    v. to criticize (someone or something) very
   harshly
严厉斥责某人
41   eschew    v. to avoid especially because you do not think it
   is right, proper, etc.
避免
42   deride    v. to talk or write about (someone or something)
   in a very critical or insulting way : to say that
   (someone or something) is ridiculous or has no
   value
嘲笑;愚弄
43   inertia    n . lack of movement or activity especially when
   movement or activity is wanted or needed
缺乏活力;惰性
44   homogeneous    a. made up of the same kind of people or things 同类的
45 metaphor    n. a word or phrase for one thing that is used to
   refer to another thing in order to show or
   suggest that they are similar
隐喻
46   disparage    v. to describe as unimportant, weak, bad, etc. 贬低
47 malign    a. causing or intended to cause harm 有害的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   abnegate v. deny or renounce 放弃
  2   paradox n. something (such as a situation) that is made
up of two opposite things and that seems
 impossible but is actually true or possible
悖论
  3   feign v. to pretend to feel or be affected by
(something)
假装
4   halcyon a. very happy and successful 平安幸福的
  5   charlatan n. a person who falsely pretends to know or be
something in order to deceive people
骗子
  6 malinger v. to pretend to be sick or injured in order to
avoid doing work
装病(尤指为逃避工
作)
  7   retribution n. punishment for doing something wrong 惩罚;报应
  8   earnest a. serious and sincere : not lighthearted or
playful
非常认真的; 真诚
的
  9   crack n. a thin line in the surface of something that is
broken but not separated into pieces
裂纹;裂缝
10   adroit a. very clever or skillful    (尤指待人接物)精
明的
11   ambiguous a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
12   aphorism n. a short phrase that expresses a true or wise
 idea
格言;警句
13   shrewd a. having or showing an ability to understand
things and to make good judgments: mentally
sharp or clever
精明的
14   jejune a. not interesting 乏味的
a. too simple 幼稚的
15   riotous a. behaving in a violent and uncontrolled way 骚乱的;暴乱的
16   permanent a. lasting or continuing for a very long time or
forever : not temporary or changing
永恒的
17   redundant a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不需要的
18   retinue n. a group of helpers, supporters, or followers 随行人员;扈从
19   piety n. devotion to God : the quality or state of
being pious
虔诚
  20   bombast n. speech or writing that is meant to sound
 important or impressive but is not sincere or
meaningful
华而不实的言辞
  21   altruism n. feelings and behavior that show a desire to
help other people and a lack of selfishness
利他主义
  22   sanctimony n. affected or hypocritical holiness 假虔诚;伪善
  23   retrieve v. to get and bring (something) back from a
place
取回;索回
  24   relinquish v. to give up (something) : to give (something,
such as power, control, or possession) to
another person or group
   (尤指不情愿地)放
弃
  25   humility n. the quality or state of not thinking you are
better than other people
谦恭
26   demise n. the end of something that is thought of as
being like a death
死亡;逝世
27   braggadocio n. the annoying or exaggerated talk of
someone who is trying to sound very proud or
brave
傲慢;自负
28 monarchical a. of or relating to a monarch or monarchy 君主制的
29   revanchism n. REVENGE; especially : a usually political
policy designed to recover lost territory or
status
   (尤指国家为收复失
地的)复仇主义
30   simmer v. to be filled with a strong feeling that is
difficult to control or hide
充满(难以控制的
感情,尤指愤怒)
31   overshadow v. to cause (something or someone) to seem
 less important or impressive when compared
to something or someone else
使黯然失色;掩盖
32   cosmopolitan a. having worldwide rather than limited or
provincial scope or bearing
见多识广的
a. composed of persons, constituents, or
elements from all or many parts of the world
来自各地的
a. found in most parts of the world and under
varied ecological conditions
世界各地都有的
33   hierarchy n. a system in which people or things are
placed in a series of levels with different
 importance or status
等级制度
34   volatility n. a tendency to change quickly and
unpredictably
反复无常
35   retail
36   tout v. to talk about (something or someone) as
being very good, effective, skillful, etc.
吹捧
37   offset v. to create an equal balance between two
things
抵消
38   superlative a. better than all others : SUPREME 卓越的;最优秀的
39   praiseworthy a. deserving praise : worthy of praise 值得表扬的
40   adventitious a. arising or occurring sporadically
than the usual location
or in other 偶然发生的
41   eliminate v. to remove (something that is not wanted or
needed)
消除
v. to defeat and remove from a competition 淘汰
42   extirpate v. to destroy or remove completely 根除
43   allay v. to make (something) less severe or strong 减轻(尤指情绪)
44   palliate v. to make the effects of (something, such as
an illness) less painful, harmful, or harsh
减轻,缓和(疾病或
不适)
45   ascertain v. to find out with certainty 查明;弄清
46   undermine v. to make (someone or something) weaker or
 less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱(信心、
权威等)
47   paradigm n. being a pattern to be imitated 范例
48   reluctant a. feeling or showing doubt about doing
something: not willing or eager to do
something
不情愿的
49   cede v. to give control of (something) to another
person, group, government, etc.
割让;让给
50   dismantle v. to destroy (something) in an orderly way : to
gradually cause (something) to come to an end
(逐渐)废除
51   relinquish v. to give up (something) : to give (something,
such as power, control, or possession) to
another person or group
(尤指不情愿地)放
弃
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   bias    n. a tendency to believe that some people, ideas,
   etc., are better than others that usually results in
   treating some people unfairly
偏见
  2   intermediary    n.  a person who works with opposing sides in an
   argument or dispute in order to bring about an
   agreement
中间人;调解
人
  3   rancor    n. an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone
   who has treated you unfairly
敌意
4   immolate    v. to kill or destroy (someone or something) by fire 烧死
  5   excoriate    v. to criticize (someone or something) very harshly 严厉指责
  6   parley    v. to talk with an enemy or someone you disagree
   with especially in order to end a conflict
谈判,会谈
  7   exterminate    v. to destroy or kill (a group of animals, people,
   etc.) completely
灭绝;根除
  8   collaborate    v. to work with another person or group in order to
   achieve or do something
合作
  9   expedient    n. an easy and quick way to solve a problem or do
   something
应急办法
10   persona    n. the way you behave, talk, etc., with other people
   that causes them to see you as a particular kind of
   person : the image or personality that a person
   presents to other people
假象;人格面
具
11   triumph    n. a great or important victory; a great success or
   achievement
胜利
12   shelve    v. to stop doing or thinking about (something) for a
   period of time
搁置,停止
 (计划);
13   subvert    v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
   political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
14   disingenuous    a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
15   narrow    a. limited in size or extent 狭隘的
16   doomed    v. to make (someone or something) certain to fail,
   suffer, die, etc.
注定要失败
 (或毁灭)
17   paradigm    n. being a pattern to be imitated 范例
18   impede    v. to interfere with or slow the progress of 阻碍
19   insular    a. separated from other people or cultures 孤立的
  20   deceptive    a. intended to make someone believe something
   that is not true
骗人的
  21   parochial    a. limited in range or scope (as to a narrow area or
   region): PROVINCIAL, NARROW
狭隘
  22   posterity    n. all future generations 子孙;后世
  23   equivocation    n. deliberate evasiveness in wording : the use of
   ambiguous or equivocal language
含糊其辞
  24   opprobrium    n. very strong disapproval or criticism of a person
   or thing especially by a large number of people
谴责
  25   infamy    n. an evil reputation 臭名昭著;声
名狼藉
  26   levity    n. a lack of seriousness 轻率的举止
27   ambivalent    a. having or showing simultaneous and
   contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something
   or someone
矛盾的
28 manifest    v. to show (something) clearly 表明
   a. able to be seen: clearly shown or visible 明显的
29   inherent    a. belonging to the basic nature of someone or
   something
固有的;内在
的
30   intrinsic    a. belonging to the essential nature of a thing 固有的,内
在的
31   equivalent    a. having the same value, use, meaning, etc. 相等的,相
同的
32   resignation    n. the feeling that something unpleasant is going to
   happen and cannot be changed
顺从
   n. an act of giving up a job or position in a formal or
   official way
辞职
33   civility    n. polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior 礼貌;客气
34   acrimony    n. anger and bitterness: harsh or biting sharpness
   especially of words, manner, or feelings
尖刻犀利
35   bitter    a. having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that
   is the opposite of sweet
苦的,痛苦
的痛苦的
36   trepidation    n. a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate
   because you think something bad or unpleasant is
   going to happen
惊恐
37   apprehension    n. fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to
   happen : a feeling of being worried about the future
恐惧
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   vigorous    a. done with great force and energy 充满活力的
  2   controversial    a. relating to or causing much discussion,
   disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
  3   high-minded    a. having or showing intelligence and a
   strong moral character
高尚的
4   impecunious    a. having little or no money 贫穷的; 不名一文的
  5 multifarious    a. of many and various kinds 多方面的
  6   antiquated    a. very old and no longer useful, popular,
   or accepted : very old-fashioned or
   obsolete
过时的;陈旧的
  7   distinguish    v. to notice or recognize a difference
   between people or things
区别
  8   indeterminate    a. not able to be stated or described in an
   exact way
不明确的
  9   discriminatory    a. not fair: unfairly treating a person or
   group of people differently from other
   people or groups of people
不公平的
10   extraneous    a. not forming a necessary part of
   something: not important
无关的;外来的;
11   tectonic    a. of or relating to changes in the
   structure of the Earth's surface
地壳构造的
12 moribund    a. no longer active or effective : close to
   failure
即将倒闭的
13   recession    n. a period of reduced business activity 经济衰退
14   incompatible    a. not able to exist together without
   trouble or conflict
不相容的
15   remedy    n. a way of solving or correcting a
   problem
解决方法
16   consensus    n. a general agreement about something 一致同意
17   innovation    n. a new idea, device, or method 创新;改革
18   revere    v. to have great respect for (someone or
   something) : to show devotion and honor
   to (someone or something)
尊敬;崇敬
19   teem    v. to be full of something 充满
  20   defensible    a. able to be thought of as good or
   acceptable
有正当理由的
  21   conciliatory    a. intended to gain goodwill or favor or to
   reduce hostility
安抚的
  22   pacific    a. loving peace : not wanting war or
   conflict
和平的;爱和平的
  23   indolent    a. not liking to work or be active 懒惰的
  24   banal    a. boring or ordinary 平庸的;陈腐的
  25   lethargic    a. feeling a lack of energy or a lack of
   interest in doing things
昏睡的
  26   austere    a. stern and cold in appearance or
   manner
简朴的
  27   dovish    a. a person who does not want war and
   does want peace
温和派的
28   subdued    a. not strong, loud, intense, etc. 闷闷不乐的;抑郁的
29   disingenuous    a. not truly honest or sincere 不真诚的
30   vague    a. not clear in meaning 模糊的
31   sanction    v. to officially accept or allow (something) 支持
   n. an action that is taken or an order that
   is given to force a country to obey
   international laws by limiting or stopping
   trade with that country, by not allowing
   economic aid for that country, etc.
制裁
32   castigate    v. to criticize (someone) harshly 严厉批评
33   countenance    n. the appearance of a person's face : a
   person's expression
面容;脸色
34    v. to accept, support, or approve of
   (something): sanction
支持;赞成
35   perpetuate    v. to make perpetual or cause to last
   indefinitely
使 ……永存
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   controversy    n. argument that involves many people
   who strongly disagree about something
公开辩论
  2   exultant    a. very happy and excited 欢欣鼓舞的
  3   regress    v. to return to an earlier and usually
   worse or less developed condition or
   state
退化;倒退
4   reclusive    a. seeking solitude: retiring from society 隐居的
  5   ingenuous    a. showing innocent or childlike simplicity
   and candidness
天真的
   a. lacking craft or subtlety 真诚的
  6   apprehensive    a. afraid that something bad or
   unpleasant is going to happen : feeling or
   showing fear or apprehension about the
   future
忧虑的;担心的
  7   integral    a. very important and necessary 不可或缺的
  8   fabricate    v. to make up for the purpose of
   deception
编造;捏造
  9   conquest    v. the act of taking control of a country,
   city, etc., through the use of force
征服
10   indigenous    a. produced, living, or existing naturally in
   a particular region or environment
当地的;土生土长的
11   ironic    a. using words that mean the opposite of
   what you really think especially in order
   to be funny
讽刺的
12   redundant    a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不需要的
13   circumvent    v. to avoid being stopped by (something,
   such as a law or rule)
避免
14   animate    a. possessing or characterized by life 有生气
   v. to give spirit and support 激励,推动
15   uncivil    a. rude or impolite 失礼的;粗鲁的
16   ambivalent    a. having or showing simultaneous and
   contradictory attitudes or feelings toward
   something or someone
矛盾的
17   rancor    n. an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for
   someone who has treated you unfairly
敌意
18   sanitize    v. to make (something) free from dirt,
   infection, disease, etc., by cleaning it : to
   make (something) sanitary
去除 … 中使人不快的内
容;净化
19   sensationalize    v. v to describe or show something in a
   way that makes it seem more shocking
   than it really is
故作耸人听闻地夸张;
大肆渲染
  20   poignant    a. causing a strong feeling of sadness 尖锐的;辛酸的
  21   undermine    v. to make (someone or something)
   weaker or less effective usually in a
   secret or gradual way
逐渐削弱(信心、权威
等)
  22   recoil    v. & n. to quickly move away from
   something that is shocking, frightening, or
畏缩
   disgusting: to react to something with
   shock or fear
23   revel    v. to take great pleasure 狂欢
24   deliberation    n. careful thought or discussion done in
   order to make a decision
深思熟虑
25   self-serving    a. having or showing concern only about
   your own needs and interests
自私的
26   defy    v. to confront with assured power of
   resistance
公然反抗;不服从
27   entail    v. to have (something) as a part, step, or
   result
牵扯
28   distract    v. to take (attention) away from someone
   or something
转移(注意力)
29   deferential    a. showing or expressing respect and
   high regard due a superior or an elder
恭敬的
30   apprehensive    a. afraid that something bad or
   unpleasant is going to happen : feeling or
   showing fear or apprehension about the
   future
忧虑的;担心的
31   inquisitive    a. tending to ask questions : having a
   desire to know or learn more
好学的;好奇的;兴趣广
泛的
32   comprehensive    a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛的
33   succinct    a. using few words to state or express an
   idea
简明的
34   erudite    a. having or showing knowledge that is
   learned by studying
博学的
35   intriguing    a. extremely interesting 迷人的
36   baffle    v. to confuse (someone) completely 使困惑
37   unsettle    v. to make (someone) nervous, worried,
   or upset
扰乱;使担忧
38   reassure    v. to make (someone) feel less afraid,
   upset, or doubtful
打消 … 的疑虑
39   dreary a. causing unhappiness
not warm, cheerful, etc.
or sad feelings : 令人沮丧的;沉闷的
40   intimidate    v. to make (someone) afraid 恐吓;威胁
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   commandeer  v. to take (something, such as a vehicle or
  building) by force especially for military purposes
征用;强占
  2   conscience   n. the part of the mind that makes you aware of
 your actions as being either morally right or
wrong
   良心;良知
  3   garner  v. to collect or gather (something) 获得,得到
4   unqualified a. not modified or restricted by reservations:
 complete
无限制的
  5   oblivious a. not conscious or aware of someone or
 something
未注意
  6   prerogative   n. a right or privilege 特权;优先权
  7   subvert  v. to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government,
  political system, etc.
颠覆,破坏
  8   imitate  v. to do the same thing as (someone) 模仿
  9   abet  v. to actively second and encourage (something,
 such as an activity or plan)
煽动;怂恿
10   underestimat
  e
 v. to estimate (something) as being less than the
actual size, quantity, or number
低估;看轻;
11   cutback   n. the act of reducing the number or amount of
 something
削减;缩减
12   paradox   n. something (such as a situation) that is made
  up of two opposite things and that seems
  impossible but is actually true or possible
悖论
13   banish  v. to force (someone) to leave a country as
  punishment
放逐;流放
14   relegate  v. to put (someone or something) in a lower or
  less important position, rank, etc.
使贬职;使降级
15   reinstate  v. to put (someone) back in a job or position that
  had been taken away
使恢复原职
16   dispose  v. to put (someone or something) in a particular
  position or place
排列;布置
17   blandish  v. to coax with flattery : CAJOLE 谄媚
18   calumny   n. an untrue statement that is made to damage
 someone's reputation
诬蔑
19   vituperate  v. to use harsh condemnatory language 谩骂;痛斥
  20   defame  v. to hurt the reputation of (someone or
 something) especially by saying things that are
 false or unfair
诽谤;中伤
  21   prurience  / 好色;淫秽
  22   preclude  v. to prevent (someone) from doing something 阻止
  23   abjure  v. to reject solemnly 公开保证放弃
  24   illusory a. based on something that is not true or real:
  based on an illusion
虚幻的
  25   permanent a. lasting or continuing for a very long time or
 forever : not temporary or changing
永恒的
  26   subtle a. not obvious 不明显的
  27   hazardous a. involving risk or danger 有危险的
  28   evince  v. to show (something) clearly 显示(感情或品质)
29   proclivity   n. a strong natural liking for something that is
  usually bad
癖性
30   indifference   n. lack of interest in or concern about something:
an indifferent attitude or feeling
漠不关心;中立
31   affinity   n. a strong liking for or attraction to someone or
 something
密切关系
32   detachment   n. freedom from bias or prejudice 公正;客观
33   neutralize  v. to make ineffective 使无效;中和
34   calibrate  v. to adjust or mark (something, such as a
measuring device) so that it can be used in an
accurate and exact way
校准(刻度,以使测
量准确)
35   augment  v. to increase the size or amount of (something) 增加
36   ameliorate  v. to make (something, such as a problem)
  better, less painful, etc.
改善
37   stymie  v. to stop (someone) from doing something or to
 stop (something) from happening
妨碍
38   confound  v. to surprise and confuse (someone or
 something)
使混淆
 v. to prove (someone or something) wrong 证明 …有误
39   expedite  v. to cause (something) to happen faster 迅速完成
40   facilitate  v. to make (something) easier : to help cause
  (something)
促进
41   circumvent  v. to avoid being stopped by (something, such
as a law or rule)
避免
42   condemn  v. to say in a strong and definite way that
 someone or something is bad or wrong
谴责
43   embrace  v . to accept (something or someone) readily or
gladly
欣然接受
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   fanciful    a. coming from the imagination 空想的,不现
实的
  2   sour    a. unpleasant or unfriendly 闷闷不乐的
  3   pessimistic    a. having or showing a lack of hope for the future:
   expecting bad things to happen
悲观的
4   veracious    a. TRUTHFUL, HONEST 真实的
  5   anomaly    n. something that is unusual or unexpected 异常
  6   spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden way
   and without a lot of thought or planning
自然的
   a. doing things that have not been planned but
   that seem enjoyable and worth doing at a
   particular time
自发的
  7 mishap    n. a small mistake or amount of bad luck 小事故;晦气
  8 misnomer    n. a name that is wrong or not proper or
   appropriate
使用不恰当(或
不准确)的名称
  9   partisan    a. strongly supporting one leader, group, or cause
   over another
盲目拥护
10   dilettante    n. a person whose interest in an art or in an area
   of knowledge is not very deep or serious
半吊子
11   philistine    n. a person who is guided by materialism and is
   usually disdainful of intellectual or artistic values
庸俗;对文化
艺术无知的人
12   disdain    v. to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or
   something)
鄙视
13   bourgeoisie    n. MIDDLE CLASS 中产阶级;资产
阶级
14   truncate    v. to make (something) shorter 缩短
15   desiccate    v. to dry up 使干(燥)
16   polarize    v. to cause (people, opinions, etc.) to separate
   into opposing groups
  (使)两极化
17   intrigue    n. the activity of making secret plans 密谋
18   arbitrary    a. done without concern for what is fair or right 武断的
19   altruistic    a. showing concern for the happiness and welfare
   of other people rather than for yourself
无私心的
  20   cede    v. to give control of (something) to another
   person, group, government, etc.
割让;让给
  21   ascendancy    n. a position of power in which someone can
   control or influence other people
支配地位; 优
势
  22   capricious    a. changing often and quickly 变化多的
  23   dogmatic    a. expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if
   they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted
固执己见的,
教条的
  24   atrocious    a. very evil or cruel 糟透的;十分讨
厌的
  25   cavalier    a. having or showing no concern for something
   that is important or serious
漫不经心的;不
在乎的
26   cogent    a. very clear and easy for the mind to accept and
   believe
令人信服的
27   prepossessing    a. having qualities that people like : appealing or
   attractive
外表吸引人的
28   unremarkable    a. not worthy of special attention or notice 平凡的;平庸的
29   unruffled    a. not upset or disturbed 镇定的;沉着的
30   deficient    a. not having enough of something that is
   important or necessary
缺乏的;缺少的
31   conjecture    n. an opinion or idea formed without proof or
   sufficient evidence
推测
32   phantom    n. the soul of a dead person thought of as living in
   an unseen world or as appearing to living people
鬼魂;幽灵
33   ambiguous    a. able to be understood in more than one way 有歧义的
34 mute    a. felt or expressed without the use of words 沉默的;无声的
35   arch    a. having or showing an amused feeling of being
   superior to or knowing more than other people
调皮的;淘气的
36   ominous    a. suggesting that something bad is going to
   happen in the future
恶兆的;不吉利
的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   scintillating    a. very clever, amusing, and interesting 妙趣横生的
  2   apolitical    a. not political : not interested or involved
   in politics
不关心政治的
  3   cosmopolitan    a. having worldwide rather than limited or
   provincial scope or bearing
见多识广的
   a. composed of persons, constituents, or
   elements from all or many parts of the
   world
来自各地的
   a. found in most parts of the world and
   under varied ecological conditions
世界各地都有的
4   ubiquitous    a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
  5   epistle    n. any one of the letters to the early
   Christians that are part of the New
   Testament
使徒书信
  6   appurtenance    n. an object that is used with or for
   something
附属物;附加物
  7   vexation    n. something that worries or annoys you 烦恼
  8   vestige    n. the last small part that remains of
   something that existed before
遗迹
  9   frugal    a. careful about spending money or using
   things when you do not need to : using
   money or supplies in a very careful way
  (对金钱、食物等)节约
的,节俭的
10   hidebound    a. not willing to accept new or different
   ideas
迂腐的
11   circumvent    v. to avoid being stopped by (something,
   such as a law or rule)
避免
12   encumber    v. to cause problems or difficulties for
   (someone or something)
妨碍
13   ephemeral    a. lasting a very short time 短暂的
14 merge    v. to cause (two or more things, such as
   two companies) to come together and
   become one thing : to join or unite (one
   thing) with another
结合
15   behemoth    a. something very big and powerful 巨头(指规模庞大、实
力雄厚的公司或机构)
16   offshoot    n. something (such as a business) that
   develops from something larger
分枝
17   testimony    n. a statement made by a witness under
   oath especially in a court
证词
18   chauvinism    n. the belief that your country, race, etc.,
   is better than any other
沙文主义
19   preeminence    n. the quality or state of being
   preeminent : SUPERIORITY
杰出;卓越
  20   sovereignty    n. unlimited power over a country 主权;最高统治权
  21 maverick    a. characteristic of, suggestive of, or
   inclined to be a maverick
标新立异的
   n. a person who refuses to follow the
   customs or rules of a group
言行与众不同者
22   underwrite    v. to give money to support (something,
   such as a new business) and agree to be
   responsible for any losses if it fails
承担保险责任;承保
23 waive    v. to officially say that you will not use or
   require something that you are allowed to
   have or that is usually required
放弃(权利、要求等)
24   renounce    v. to give up, abandon, or resign usually
   by a public declaration
宣布放弃
25   endorse    v. to publicly or officially say that you
   support or approve of (someone or
   something)
支持
26   rescind    v. to end (a law, contract, agreement,
   etc.) officially : to say officially that
   (something) is no longer valid
废除;取消
27   anarchistic    a. a person who believes that
   government and laws are not necessary
无政府主义的;扰乱秩
序的
28   radical    a. very new and different from what is
   traditional or ordinary
标新立异
   a. very basic and important 根本的
29   exacerbate    v. to make (a bad situation, a problem,
   etc.) worse
使恶化
30   dismiss    v. to decide not to think about or consider
   (something or someone)
不予考虑
31   aggravate    v. to make (an injury, problem, etc.) more
   serious or severe
使严重;使恶化
32   embrace    v . to accept (something or someone)
   readily or gladly
欣然接受
33   belie    v. to give a false impression of 掩盖
   v. to show (something) to be false or
   wrong
证明 ……错误
   v. to run counter to: contradict 与 …… 矛盾
34   eulogy    n. a speech that praises someone who
   has died
颂文
35   rebuke    v. to speak in an angry and critical way to
   (someone)
指责;批评
36   panegyric    n. something (such as a speech or a
   piece of writing) that praises someone or
   something
颂词
37 mockery    n. insulting or contemptuous action or
   speech
嘲笑
38   commendation    n. the act of praising or approving of
   someone or something
赞扬
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   chicanery    n. actions or statements that trick people into
   believing something that is not true : deception
   or trickery
诈骗;欺骗
  2   raillery    n. friendly joking about or with somebody 戏谑;逗趣
  3   enmity    n. a very deep unfriendly feeling 敌意;敌对
4   sagacious    a. having or showing an ability to understand
   difficult ideas and situations and to make good
   decisions
洞察事理的
  5   probity    n. the quality of a person who is completely
   honest
诚实
  6   rival    n. a person or thing that tries to defeat or be
   more successful than another
竞争对手
  7   intimate    a. having a very close relationship: very warm
   and friendly
亲密的
  8   sporadic    a. occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular
   or random instances
零星的
  9   quotidian    a. ordinary or very common 普通的
10   contentious    a. likely to cause people to argue or disagree 引起争议的
   a. likely or willing to argue 好争议的
11   revelatory    a. making something known : revealing
   something in usually a surprising way
启发性的;启迪人
的
12   comprehensive    a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛的
13   intellectual    a. of or relating to thought or understanding 智力的; 脑力的
14   articulate    v/a. to give clear and effective utterance to 说话清楚(的)
15   caricature    n. a drawing that makes someone look funny
   or foolish because some part of the person's
   appearance is exaggerated
人物漫画
16   calculated    a. carefully planned for a particular and often
   improper purpose
精心策划的
17   spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often sudden
   way and without a lot of thought or planning
自发的
18   periphery    n. the outside edge of an area 边缘地带
19   spurn    v. to refuse to accept (someone or something
   that you do not think deserves your respect,
   attention, affection, etc.)
蔑视
  20   subsume    v. to include or place within something larger or
   more comprehensive : encompass as a
   subordinate or component element
将 … 归入(或纳入)
  21   pessimistic    a. having or showing a lack of hope for the
   future: expecting bad things to happen
悲观的
  22   condescending    a. showing or characterized by a patronizing or
   superior attitude toward others
傲慢的
  23   encapsulate    v. to show or express the main idea or quality
   of (something) in a brief way
简述;概括
  24   redundant    a. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的;不需要的
  25   digressive    a. characterized by digressions 离题的,枝节的
26   bemoan    v. to say that you are unhappy about
   (something) : to complain about (something)
悲叹
27   ubiquitous    a. seeming to be seen everywhere 无所不在的
28   exasperate    v. to make (someone) very angry or annoyed 使恶化
29 meretricious    a. attractive in a cheap or false way 虚有其表的;金玉
其外的
30 worthwhile    a. worth doing or getting : good enough,
   important enough, etc., to be worth spending
   time, effort, or money on
重要的;令人愉快
的
31   opaque    a. not letting light through: not transparent;
   difficult to understand or explain
不透明的;难懂
的
32   surmount    v. to deal with (a problem or a difficult situation)
   successfully
克服
33   ennui    n. a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest 无聊;厌倦
34   decrepitude    n. the state of being old and in bad condition or
   poor health
衰老;老朽
35   senescence    n. the state of being old or the process of
   becoming old
衰老
36   truculent    a. easily annoyed or angered and likely to
   argue
好斗的
37   audacious    a. very confident and daring: very bold and
   surprising or shocking
大胆创新的
38   brazen    a. acting or done in a very open and shocking
   way without shame or embarrassment
厚颜无耻的
39   obtuse    a.stupid or unintelligent : not able to think
   clearly or to understand what is obvious or
   simple
迟钝的;愚蠢的
40   pugnacious    a. showing
   argue
a readiness or desire to fight or 好挑衅的
41   sapiential    a. characterized by or peculiar to wisdom 智慧的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   elusive    a. hard to find or capture 难抓住的
   a. hard to understand, define, or
   remember
难理解的
  2   inefficacy    n. lack of power to produce a desired
   effect
无效
  3   spontaneous    a. done or said in a natural and often
   sudden way and without a lot of thought
   or planning
自然的
   a. doing things that have not been
   planned but that seem enjoyable and
   worth doing at a particular time
自发的
4   primacy    n. the state of being most important or
   strongest
首要;至高无上
  5   pedagogical    a. of or relating to teachers or education 教育学的
  6   eliminate    v. to remove (something that is not
   wanted or needed)
消除
  7    v. to defeat and remove from a
   competition
淘汰
  8   expedient    n. an easy and quick way to solve a
   problem or do something
应急办法
  9   privilege    n. a right or benefit that is given to some
   people and not to others
优惠待遇
10   sanguine    a. confident and hopeful 乐观的
11   deprecate    v. to criticize or express disapproval of
   (someone or something)
强烈反对
12   exacerbate    v. to make (a bad situation, a problem,
   etc.) worse
使恶化
13   obfuscate    v. to make (something) more difficult to
   understand
困惑
14 magnify 扩大;增强
15   demise    n. the end of something that is thought of
   as being like a death
死亡;逝世
16   cult    n. a situation in which people admire and
   care about something or someone very
   much or too much
  (对生活方式、看法、
观念等的)狂热,时
尚,崇拜
17   boom    v. to grow or expand suddenly   (贸易和经济活动的)激
增,繁荣
18   underrate    v. to rate or value (someone or
   something) too low
过低评价
19   divergence    n. difference, disagreement   (意见、态度等的)分
歧,差异
  20   hierarchical    a. of, relating to, or arranged in a
   hierarchy
按等级划分的
  21   spatial    a. of or relating to space 空间的
  22   anomalous    a. not expected or usual 反常的
  23   hamper    v. to slow the movement, progress, or
   action of
妨碍
24   protract    v. to make longer : draw out in time or
   space
拖延
25   overstate    v. to say that (something) is larger or
   greater than it really is
夸张;言过其实
26   temporal    a. lay or secular rather than clerical or
   sacred : CIVIL
世间的;世俗的
27   satire    n. a way of using humor to show that
   someone or something is foolish, weak,
   bad, etc.: humor that shows the
   weaknesses or bad qualities of a person,
   government, society, etc.
讽刺作品
28   elucidate    v. to make (something that is hard to
   understand) clear or easy to understand
阐明
29   conceal    v. to hide (something or someone) from
   sight
隐瞒
30   hazard    n. a source of danger 危险
31   tantamount    a. equal to something in value, meaning,
   or effect
等同于
32   obviate    v. to make (something) no longer
   necessary: to prevent or avoid
   (something)
避免
33   avert    v. to prevent (something bad) from
   happening
避免
34   placidity    n. not easily upset or excited 安静;温和
35   complacency    n. a feeling of being satisfied with how
   things are and not wanting to try to make
   them better : a complacent feeling or
   condition
自满;自得
36   forebode    v. to have an inward conviction of
   (something, such as a coming ill or
   misfortune)
预感;预兆
37   solicitude    n. concern that someone feels about
   someone's health, happiness, etc.
关怀;关切
38   naïve    a. having or showing a lack of experience
   or knowledge: innocent or simple
天真的
39   constructive    a. helping to develop or improve
   something : helpful to someone instead
   of upsetting and negative
有助益的;积极的
40   amicable    a. showing a polite and friendly desire to
   avoid disagreement and argument
心平气和的;友善的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   repudiate    v. to refuse to accept or support
   (something)
拒绝接受
  2   sidestep    v. bypass, evade 回避,躲避
  3   trivialize    v. to make (something) seem less
   important or serious than it actually is
使显得琐碎(或不重
要、不难等)
4   hazardous    a. involving risk or danger 有危险的
  5   surmount    v. to deal with (a problem or a difficult
   situation) successfully
克服
  6   inevitable    a. sure to happen 必然的
  7   inscrutable    a. difficult to understand : causing people
   to feel curious or confused
难以捉摸的;难以理解
的
  8   inexhaustible    a. impossible to use up completely :
   impossible to exhaust
取之不尽用之不竭
  9   episodic    a. made up of many different events or
   episodes
偶尔发生的
10   panoramic    a. showing a full or wide view 景的;远景的
11   hackneyed    a. not interesting, funny, etc., because of
   being used too often : not fresh or original
陈腐的
12   goad    v. to urge or force (someone) to do
   something
激怒,刺激
13   compensate for    NA 弥补
14   allude    v. to talk about or hint at without
   mentioning directly
间接提到
15   brash    a. confident and aggressive in
   rude or unpleasant way
usually a 盛气凌人的;耀眼的
16   dramatic    a. striking in appearance or effect 巨大的,  引人注目的
17 mercurial    a. changing often: very changeable     (人)反复无常的
18   diminish    v. to become or to cause (something) to
   become less in size, importance, etc.
减少
   v. to lessen the authority or reputation of
   (someone or something) : to describe
   (something) as having little value or
   importance
轻视
19   scrutinize    v. to examine carefully especially in a
   critical way
仔细检查
  20   pretentious    a. having or showing the unpleasant
   quality of people who want to be
   regarded as more impressive, successful,
   or important than they really are
自命不凡的
  21 manipulate    v. to operate, use, or move with the
   hands or by mechanical means
处理
  22   endemic    a. growing or existing in a certain place or
   region
地方性的
  23   discrete    a. separate and different from each other 分散的
  24   ancestral    a. an event that causes great harm and
   suffering
祖先的;祖传的
  25   reversal    n. a change to an opposite state,
   condition, decision, etc.
颠倒;彻底转变
26   calamity    n. an event that causes great harm and
   suffering
灾难;灾祸
27   undertaking    n. an important or difficult task or project 任务,项目
28   detrimental    a. causing damage or injury 有害的;不利的
29   analogous    a. similar in some way 类似的
30   erratic a. acting, moving, or changing
that are not expected or usual
 in ways 反复无常
31   stretch    v. to make (something) wider or longer by
   pulling it
拉长;拽宽
32 waver    v. to become unsteady because of
   weakness, emotion, tiredness, etc.
踌躇;犹豫不决
33   contract    v. to become smaller 收缩
   n. a legal agreement between people,
   companies, etc.
合同
34    v. to become affected with 感染
35   shrink    v. to become smaller in amount, size, or
   value
缩小
   v. to quickly move away from something
   shocking, frightening, or disgusting
畏缩
36   oscillate    v. to swing or move back and forth
   between two points
摇摆,变化
37   attenuate    v. to make (something) weaker or less in
   amount, effect, or force
衰减;变薄
38   endorse    v. to publicly or officially say that you
   support or approve of (someone or
   something)
支持
39   pessimism    n. a feeling or belief that bad things will
   happen in the future
悲观
40   temper    v. to make (something) less severe or
   extreme
使缓和
   n. a state of being angry 脾气
   v. to cause (something, such as steel or
   glass) to become hard or strong by
   heating it and cooling it
使(金属)回火
41 moderate    a/v. calm, temperate 缓和(的);适度(的)
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   uncover    v. to allow (something) to be seen by
   removing a covering
揭露
  2   conspiracy    n. a secret plan made by two or more
   people to do something that is harmful or
   illegal
密谋策划;阴谋
  3   interminable    a. having or seeming to have no end 冗长的;没完没了的
4   laborious    a. requiring a lot of time and effort 耗时费力的;辛苦的
  5   provocative    a. causing discussion, thought, argument,
   etc.
激起争端的
   a. causing sexual feelings or excitement 刺激的
  6   illicit    a. not allowed by law : unlawful or illegal 违法的
  7   surreptitious    a. done in a secret way 秘密的
  8   resilient    a. able to return to an original shape after
   being pulled, stretched, pressed, bent,
   etc.
能复原的
   a. able to become strong, healthy, or
   successful again after something bad
   happens
有适应力的
  9   pragmatic    a. dealing with the problems that exist in
   a specific situation in a reasonable and
   logical way instead of depending on
   ideas and theories
实际的
10   resemble    v. to look or be like (someone or
   something)
显得像;像
11   sway    v. to cause (someone) to agree with you
   or to share your opinion
说服;使动摇
12   contingent    a. depending on something else that
   might or might not happen
依情况而定的
13   irreducible    a. not able to be made smaller or simpler 无法简化的
14 moderate    a/v. calm, temperate 缓和(的);适度(的)
15   cessation    n. a stopping of some action : a pause or
   stop
停止;终止
16   prestigious    a. honored 有声望的
17   trumpet    v. to praise (something) loudly and
   publicly especially in a way that is
   annoying
大声宣扬
18   obscure    a. not well-known: not known to most
   people
不出名的
   a. difficult to understand; likely to be
   understood by only a few people
深奥难懂的
   a. difficult or impossible to know
   completely and with certainty
模糊的
   v. to hide or cover (something): to be in
   front of (something) so that it cannot be
   seen
掩盖,使模糊
19   comprehensive    a. covering completely or broadly 综合的;广泛的
  20   bewildering    a. extremely confusing or difficult to
   understand
让人困惑的
21   distort    v. to change so as to make untrue or
   inaccurate
歪曲
22   arbitrary    a. done without concern for what is fair or
   right
武断的
23   dramatic    a. striking in appearance or effect 巨大的,  引人注目的
24   controversial    a. relating to or causing much discussion,
   disagreement, or argument
引起争议的
25 mollify    v. to make less angry 使平静
26   elude    v. to avoid or escape (someone or
   something) by being quick, skillful, or
   clever
逃避
27   placate    v. to cause (someone) to feel less angry
   about something
安抚;平息(怒气)
28   heterodox    a. not agreeing with established beliefs or
   standards
非正统的
29   compelling    a. very interesting: able to capture and
   hold your attention
引人入胜的
30   laud    v. to praise (someone or something) 赞美
31   beleaguer    v. to cause constant or repeated trouble
   for (a person, business, etc.)
围困;围攻
32   incumbent    n. a person who holds a particular office
   or position
在职者;现任者
33   obviate    v. to make (something) no longer
   necessary: to prevent or avoid
   (something)
避免
34   preclude    v. to prevent (someone) from doing
   something
阻止
35   beget    to cause (something) to happen or exist 引发;导致
36   fermentation    / 发酵
37   palatable    a. having a pleasant or agreeable taste 口的;味美的
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序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1   elation   n. the quality or state of being filled with joy or pride 兴高采烈
  2   stoicism   n. the quality or behavior of a person who accepts
what happens without complaining or showing
  emotion
对痛苦的默
默承受或泰
然处之;坚
忍
  3   elitism   n. leadership or rule by an elite 精英主义
4   heresy   n. a belief or opinion that does not agree with the
  official belief or opinion of a particular religion
   (与大多数
人的观点不
合的)异端
  5   iniquity   n. the quality of being unfair or evil 十分错误,
很不正当
 (的事)
  6   parsimony   n. the quality of being very unwilling to spend
money
吝啬;小气
  7   anthropocentrism   / 人类中心说
  8   cosmology   / 宇宙学
  9   proximity   n. the state of being near 接近
10   frugal   a. careful about spending money or using things
when you do not need to : using money or supplies
  in a very careful way
 (对金钱、
食物等)节
约的,节俭
的
11   integrity   n. the quality of being honest and fair 诚实正直
12   uncanny   a. strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or
  difficult to understand
怪异的
13   imitate   v. to do the same thing as (someone) 模仿
14   venomous   a. capable of putting poison or venom into another
  animal's body usually by biting or stinging it
分泌毒液的
15 misconstrue   v. to understand (something) incorrectly 误解(某人
的言行)
16   alleviate   v. to make less painful, difficult, or severe 减轻
17   compromise   v. to give up something that you want in order to
  reach an agreement : to settle differences by
means of a compromise
妥协
  v. to damage or weaken (something) 危害
18   panacea   n. a remedy for all ills or difficulties 万能之计
19   placebo   n. a pill or substance that is given to a patient like a
  drug but that has no physical effect on the patient
 (给无实际
治疗需要者
的)安慰剂
  20   liability   n . a financial obligation : DEBT 欠债;负债;
债务
  21   scrutinize   v. to examine carefully especially in a critical way 仔细检查
  22   prejudice   n. an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group
  because of race, sex, religion, etc.
偏见;成见
23   nostalgia   n. pleasure and sadness that is caused by
  remembering something from the past and wishing
  that you could experience it again
怀旧
  n. the state of being homesick: homesickness 思乡
24   fickle   a. changing often 多变的
25   reticent   a. inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in
  speech
沉默的;含
蓄的
26   decisive   a. able to make choices quickly and confidently 果断的
27   sober   a. plain in color; having or showing a very serious
  attitude or quality
有节制的;
朴素的
28   prescribe   v. to officially tell someone to use (a medicine,
  therapy, diet, etc.) as a remedy or treatment
开(处方)
29   staid   a. serious, boring, or old-fashioned 古板的;一
本正经的
30   acerbic   a. sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in
  temper, mood, or tone
尖酸的
31   eccentric   a. strange or unusual 古怪的;异
乎寻常的
32   laud   v. to praise (someone or something) 赞美
33   placatory   a. to cause (someone) to feel less angry about
  something
安抚的
34   conciliatory   a. intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce
  hostility
安抚的
35   grandiosity   n. being impressive because of uncommon
  largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur
宏伟;辉煌
36   disdain   v. to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or
  something)
鄙视
37   esteem   n. respect and affection 尊敬
38   contempt   n. a lack of respect for or fear of something that is
  usually respected or feared
蔑视
39   plethora   n. a very large amount or number 过多;过量
40   shed light on   / 阐明;解释
41   orthodox   n. accepted as true or correct by most people :
  supporting or believing what most people think is
  true
传统
42   prolific   a. producing a large amount of something 多产的
Section 131
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
1 hypocrisy n. a feigning to be what one is not or to believe
what one does not
虚伪,伪善
2 spontaneity n. voluntary or undetermined action or movement 自发
3 degenerate adj. having declined or become less specialized
 from an ancestral or former state
退化的,堕落的
4 coherence n. coherence 一致,连贯性
5  ravage n. violently destructive effect 蹂躏,破坏
6  interloper n. one that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity 闯入者,干涉者
7 nuisance n. one that is annoying, unpleasant, or obnoxious 麻烦的事
8 compensate
 for
/ NA 补偿
9  rarefied ①adj. of,  relating to, or interesting to a select
group
②adj. being less dense
①曲高和寡的
②稀薄的
10 well-defined adj. clearly stated or described 定义明确的
11 victim n. one that  is  acted  on and  usually  adversely
affected by a force or agent
受害人,牺牲品
12 overwhelming adj. extreme, great 巨大的,压倒性
的
13 vindicate v. to free from allegation or blame 证明无辜
14 counterpoint n. a complementing or contrasting item 对比物,对应物
15  intricate adj. having many complexly interrelating parts or
elements
复杂的
16 spectacular adj. striking, sensational 壮观的,惊人的
17 benign adj. favorable, wholesome 良性的,吉利的
18 consequential adj. important 重要的
19  innocuous adj. innocuous 无害的
20 palpable adj. capable of being touched or felt 可感知的
21 endorse v. to approve openly 赞同,认可
22  requisite adj. needed for a particular purpose 必需的
23  temper v. to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or
 influence of something else
调和,缓和
24 moderate v. to lessen the intensity or extremeness of 减轻
25 exculpate v. to clear from alleged fault or guilt 使无罪,辩解
26  impeach v. to charge with a crime or misdemeanor 控告
27 disapprobation n. the act or state of disapproving 不赞成
28 acquittal n. a setting free from the charge of an offense by
verdict, sentence, or other legal process
赦免
29 propagate v. to transmit through a medium 传播
30 attenuate v. to  lessen  the  amount, force,  magnitude,  or
value of
减弱
31 dissipate v. to break up and drive off 驱散,使消散
32  iterate v. to say or do again or again and again 重复,反复说
33 deviate v. to stray especially from a standard, principle, or
 topic
偏离
Section 132
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    affiliation n. the state or relation of being closely associated
with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
联盟
2    tenable adj. capable of being held, maintained, or defended 站得住脚的
3    arcane adj. known or knowable only to a few people 神秘的
4    audacious adj. intrepidly daring 大胆的
5    prescience n. foreknowledge of events 预知
6    eccentric adj. deviating from an established or usual pattern or
style
古怪的,反常的
7    immutable adj. not capable of or susceptible to change 不变的
8    fragmentary adj. consisting of fragments 碎片的
9    luminous adj. emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or
glowing light
发光的,明亮的
  10    herbivore n. a herbivorous animal 食草动物
  11    overwhelm v. to cover over completely 淹没,压倒
  12    exploit v. to make productive use of 开发,利用
  13    aggressive adj. marked by combative readiness 侵略性的
  14    derivative adj. having parts that originate from another source 衍生的
  15    overdrawn adj. having an overdrawn account 已透支的
  16    omission n. something neglected or left undone 疏忽
  17    telling adj. carrying great weight and producing a marked
effect
生动的,显著的
  18    accelerate v. to move faster 加速
  19    constrain v.  to  force  by  imposed  stricture,   restriction,  or
 limitation
束缚
20    self-evident adj. evident without proof or reasoning 不证自明的
21    mask v.  to  hide  or  conceal  (something,  such  as  one's
motives or feelings)
掩饰
22    obviate v. to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a
situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
避免
23    wail v. to express sorrow audibly 悲叹
24    whimper v. to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound 呜咽
25    muscular adj. having well-developed musculature 肌肉发达的
26    lugubrious adj. mournful 悲哀的
27    doleful adj. full of grief 悲哀的
28    intemperate adj. not temperate 放纵的
29    idiosyncrasy n. a peculiarity of constitution or temperament 特质
30    sublime adj.  of  outstanding  spiritual,  intellectual,  or  moral
worth
令人崇拜的
31    indispensable adj. absolutely necessary 不可缺少的
32    intimidate v. to make timid or fearful 威胁
33    visionary adj. having or marked by foresight and imagination 有远见的
34    iconoclast n. a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions 打破旧习的人
35    circumspect adj.   careful   to   consider   all circumstances   and
possible consequences
谨慎的
Section 133
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    tractable adj. capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled 易处理的
2    restive adj. marked by impatience or uneasiness 焦躁不安的
3    mercurial adj.   characterized   by   rapid   and   unpredictable
changeableness of mood
善变的
4    contravention n. violation 违反
5    proscribe v. to condemn or forbid as harmful or unlawful 禁止
6    presage v. to give an omen or warning of 预示
7    abjure v. to renounce upon oath 公开放弃
8    substantiate v. to establish by proof or competent evidence 证实
9    uncanny adj.  seeming  to  have  a supernatural  character  or
origin
神秘的
  10    polemic n. the art or practice of disputation or controversy 争论
  11    dissonance n. dissonance 不一致
  12    timely adj.  appropriate  or  adapted  to  the times  or  the
occasion
及时的
  13    encapsulate v. epitomize, sumarize 概括
  14    anachronism n. anachronism 时代错误
  15    digression n. the act or an instance of leaving the main subject
 in an extended written or verbal expression of thought
离题
  16    groundbreaking adj. groundbreaking 开创性的
  17    catastrophe n. a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme
misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
灾难
  18    cascade n. something falling or rushing forth in quantity 串联
  19    turbulent adj. characterized by agitation or tumult 动荡的
20    eccentric adj. deviating from an established or usual pattern or
style
古怪的
21    disquiet v. to take away the peace or tranquility of 使担心
22    perpetuate v. to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely 使持续
23    subvert v. to overturn or overthrow from the foundation 颠覆
24    tedious adj. tiresome because of length or dullness 乏味的
25    spartan adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of
 luxury and comfort
简朴的
26    austere adj. markedly simple or unadorned 简朴的
27    rigorous adj. very strict 严格的,严厉的
28    monotonous adj. monotonous 单调的
29    pervasive adj. existing  in or spreading through every part of
something
普遍的
30    trivial adj. of little worth or importance 不重要的
31    hoax n. an act intended to trick or dupe 欺骗
32    perpetrate v. to bring about or carry out (something, such as a
crime or deception)
犯罪
33    conU在eLLe!在 ^. 在o !山!在g在e oL Le!aU e2bec!gII入 M!在p !U在eU在 在o qece!^e 伪造
34    LeckIe22 gq读. Megk, !UeLLec在!^e 无效的
35    LeLLgc在oL入 gq读. LeLLgc在oL入 难驾取的
36    c!Lcn山2在gU在!gI gq读.   peIoUa!Ua  在o,  coU2!2在!Ua   !U,  oL  qebeUqeU在
oU c!Lcn山2在gUce2
视情况而定的
37    2bnL!on2 gq读. oL LgI2!L!eq oL eLLoUeon2I入 g在在L!pn在eq oL!a!U 虚假的
38    eI!c!在 ^. 在o cgII LoL在p oL qLgM on在 引出
39    Un山eLon2 gq读. coU2!2在!Ua oL aLeg在 Un山peL2 oL nU!在2 oL !Uq!^!qngI2 很多的
40    2o山peL gq读. oL g q!2山gI oL qebLe22!Ua cpgLgc在eL 忧郁的
41    pe2o在在eq gq读. !U在ox!cg在eq oL 2在nbeL!eq e2bec!gII入 M!在p qL!Uk 愚蠢的
42    2ecnIgL gq读. oL oL LeIg在!Ua 在o 在pe MoLIqI入 oL 在e山boLgI 世俗的
43    ^eL2g在!Ie gq读. pg^!Ua 山gU入 n2e2 oL gbbI!cg在!oU2 多才多艺的
44    bLo在egU gq读.  oL  oL  Le2e山pI!Ua  bLo在en2  !U  pg^!Ua  g ^gL!eq
Ug在nLe oL gp!I!在入 在o g22n山e q!LLeLeU在 LoL山2
多才多艺的
Section 134
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    separate v. to set or keep apart 分离
2    collusion n. collusion 共谋,勾结
3    disaffect v. to alienate the affection or loyalty of 背叛
4    penetrate v. to pass into or through 渗透
5    extinguish v. to bring to an end 熄灭,毁灭
6    compress v. to press or squeeze together 压缩
7    clement adj. inclined to be merciful 温和的,仁慈的
8    superfluous adj. exceeding what is sufficient or necessary 多余的
9    valedictory adj. expressing or containing a farewell 告别的
  10    plodding adj.  working  or  doing  sth  slowly   and  steadily,
especially in a way that other people think is boring
单调乏味的
  11    scathing adj. bitterly severe 严厉的
  12    glowing adj. highly enthusiastic and favorable 热情洋溢的
  13    schematic adj. in the form of a diagram that shows the main
features or relationships but not the details
概要的
  14    eschew v. to avoid habitually 避免
  15    accentuate v. to make (something) more prominent or noticeable 强调
  16    binary adj. something made of two things or parts 二元的
  17    provenance n. origin, source 起源
  18    remunerative adj. profitable 有利可图的
  19    lucrative adj. producing wealth 获利多的
20    transcendent adj. exceeding usual limits 超越的,卓越的
21    contingent adj. dependent on or conditioned by something else 视情况而定的
22    sophisticated adj. highly complicated or developed 复杂的
23    robust adj. having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health 强健的
24    elusive adj. hard to comprehend or define 难懂的
25    penniless adj. destitute of money 贫穷的
26    indigence n. a level of poverty 贫穷
27    opulence n. abundance, profusion 富裕
28    eminence n. a position of prominence or superiority 显赫
29    penury n. severe poverty 贫穷
30    depravity n. a corrupt act or practice 堕落
31    complacency n. self-satisfaction 自满
Section 135
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    methane 甲烷
2    ultraviolet 紫外线的
3    ephemeral adj. lasting a very short time 短暂的
4    ubiquitous adj. existing or being everywhere at the same time 无处不在的
5    ecumenical adj.  worldwide  or  general  in  extent,  influence,  or
application
普遍的
6    redemptive adj. that saves you from the power of evil 救赎的
7    subsume v. to include or place within something larger or more
comprehensive
将 … 归入
8    preclude v. rule out in advance 排除,妨碍
9    primitive adj. not derived 原始的
  10    fraternal adj. friendly, brotherly 友好的
  11    hinder v. to make slow or difficult the progress of 阻碍
  12    discrepancy n. an instance of disagreeing or being at variance 不一致,矛盾
  13    delineate v. to describe, portary, or set forth with accuracy or
 in detail
描绘
  14    exacerbate v. to make more violent, bitter, or severe 使加剧
  15    deft adj. characterized by facility and skill 灵巧的
  16    jargon n. the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of
a special activity or group
行话,术语
  17    placate v. to soothe or mollify especially by concessions 抚慰
  18    galvanize v. to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock 刺激
  19    daunting adj. tending to overwhelm or intimidate 使人气馁的
20    baroque adj. characterized by grotesqueness, extravagance,
complexity, or flamboyance
结构复杂的
21    devoid adj.  being  without  a  usual,  typical,  or  expected
attribute or accompaniment
缺乏的
22    perilous adj. full of or involving peril 危险的
23    pointless adj. devoid of meaning 无意义的
24    obsolete adj. obsolete 废弃的
25    salinization 盐化作用
26    alkalinization 碱化
27    incremental adj. increase in value or worth, often by a regular
amount .
递增的
28    asymmetrical adj. having two sides or halves that are not the same 非对称的
29    unobtrusive adj. not blatant, arresting, or aggressive 不引人注目的
30    discreet adj. capable of preserving prudent silence 谨慎的
31    sullen adj. dismal, gloomy 郁郁寡欢的
32    amiable adj. friendly, sociable, and congenial 和蔼可亲的
33    surly adj. irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner 脾气坏的
34    prudent adj. marked by wisdom or judiciousness 谨慎的
Section 136
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    dross n. something that is base, trivial, or inferior 劣质品
2    specious adj. having a false look of truth or genuineness 似是而非的
3    copious adj. yielding something abundantly 丰富的
4    perplexing adj. difficult to understand 复杂的
5    nuanced adj.  having  or  characterized  by  subtle  and  often
appealingly     complex     qualities,     aspects,     or
distinctions
有细微差别的
6    empirical adj.  capable  of  being  verified  or  disproved  by
observation or experiment
实证的
7    unorthodox adj. not orthodox 异端的
8    assuage v. to lessen the intensity of 平息,缓和
9    jeopardize v. to expose to danger or risk 危害
  10    avaricious adj. greedy of gain 贪婪的
  11    sympathetic adj.   existing   or   operating   through   an   affinity,
 interdependence, or mutual association
同情的
  12    adulation n. excessive or slavish admiration or flattery 奉承
  13    opprobrium n. public disgrace or ill fame that follows from conduct
considered grossly wrong or vicious
责骂
  14    polemical adj. controversial 好争论的
  15    ornate adj. elaborately or excessively decorated 华丽的
  16    paucity n. smallness of quantity 缺乏
  17    proliferate v. to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells,
buds, or offspring
激增
  18    preponderance n.  a  superiority  in  weight,  power,  importance,  or
strength
优势
  19    belabor v. to attack verbally 抨击
20    extoll v. to praise highly 赞美
21    anatomical 解剖的
22    diurnal adj. of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime 白天的
23    impede v. to interfere with or slow the progress of 阻碍
24    supersede v. to take the place or position of 取代
25    predecessor n. a person who has previously occupied a position
or office to which another has succeeded
前辈
26    infuriating adj. causing feelings of extreme anger 令人恼火的
27    humiliating adj.  extremely  destructive  to  one's  self-respect  or
dignity
丢脸的
28    baffling adj. extremely confusing or difficult to understand 令人困惑的
29    formulaic adj. adhering to set forms or conventions 公式化的
30    radical adj.  favoring  extreme  changes  in  existing  views,
habits, conditions, or institutions
激进的
31    pedantic adj.   narrowly,  stodgily,  and  often  ostentatiously 迂腐的
 learned
32    oblivious adj.   lacking   remembrance,   memory,   or   mindful
attention
健忘的
33    hidebound adj.    having   an   inflexible   or    ultraconservative
character
保守的
34    illiberal adj. not broad-minded 偏执的
Section 137
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    susceptible adj. capable of submitting to an action, process, or
operation
易受影响的
2    extraneous adj. existing on or coming from the outside 外来的
3    wary adj.   marked   by   keen   caution,   cunning,   and
watchfulness  especially  in  detecting and escaping
danger
谨慎的
4    attrition n.  a  reduction  in  numbers  usually  as  a  result  of
resignation, retirement, or death
消耗
5    dearth n. an inadequate supply 缺乏
6    attenuate v. to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of 减弱
7    abdicate v.  to  renounce  a  throne,  high  office,  dignity,  or
function
放弃
8    accede v. to express approval or give consent 同意
9    demur v. demur 反对
  10    vex v. to irritate or annoy by petty provocations 使烦恼
  11    innocuous adj. producing no injury 无害的
  12    redundant adj. exceeding what is necessary or normal 多余的
  13    plastic adj. capable of adapting to varying conditions 可塑的
  14    recalcitrant adj. obstinately defiant of authority or restraint 反抗的
  15    compact adj. obstinately defiant of authority or restraint 紧凑的
  16    prominent adj. standing out or projecting beyond a surface or
 line
显著的
  17    fluid adj. capable of flowing 流动的
  18    hierarchy n. a graded or ranked series 等级制度
  19    idiosyncrasy n. a peculiarity of constitution or temperament 特质
20    fungible adj. capable of mutual substitution 可取代的
21    aberrant adj. deviating from the usual or natural type 异常的
22    eradicate v. to do away with as completely as if by pulling up by
the roots
根除
23    superfluous adj. exceeding what is sufficient or necessary 多余的
24    pointless adj. devoid of meaning 无意义的
25    infrastructure n. the resources  (such as  personnel,  buildings, or
equipment) required for an activity
基础设施
Section 138
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    hardwired adj. genetically or innately determined 基本固定的
2    cumulative adj. increasing by successive additions 累积的
3    fastidious adj. reflecting a meticulous, sensitive, or demanding
attitude
挑剔的
4    esoteric adj. difficult to understand 深奥难懂的
5    abstruse adj. difficult to comprehend 深奥的
6    impervious adj. not capable of being affected or disturbed 不受影响的
7    con v. swindle 哄骗
8    delude v. to mislead the mind or judgment of 欺骗
9    elucidate v. to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis 阐明
  10    exacerbate v. to make more violent, bitter, or severe 使加剧
  11    indigenous adj. produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or
naturally in a particular region or environment
本地的
  12    arcane adj. known or knowable only to a few people 神秘的
  13    hybrid adj. having or produced by a combination of two or
more distinct elements
混合的
  14    subtle adj. difficult to understand or perceive 不易觉察的
  15    synthetic 合成的
  16    mitigate v. to cause to become less harsh or hostile 使缓和
  17    formidable adj. causing fear, dread, or apprehension 难对付的,可怕
的
  18    compensate v.    to     make     an     appropriate     and     usually
counterbalancing payment to
补偿
  19    adipose adj. of or relating to animal fat 动物脂肪的
20    repository n. a place, room, or container where something is
deposited or stored
仓库
21    capacious adj. containing or capable of containing a great deal 宽敞的
22    deleterious adj. harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way 有害的
23    inert adj. very slow to move or act 迟钝的
24    detrimental adj. obviously harmful 有害的
25    passive adj. not active or operating 被动的
26    counterpart n. one having the same function or characteristics as
another
对应的事物
27    conviction n. the act or process of finding a person guilty of a
crime especially in a court of law
定罪
28    fervid adj. marked by often extreme fervor 热心的
29    impassioned adj. filled with passion or zeal 充满激情的
30    undogmatic adj. not committed to dogma 非教条的
31    nostalgic adj. longing for or thinking fondly of a past time or
condition
怀旧的
32    acquaintance n.  a  person  whom  one  knows  but  who  is  not  a 熟人
particularly close friend
33    vacuous adj. emptied of or lacking content 空的
34    unflappable adj. marked by assurance and self-control 镇定的
35    unfathomable adj. impossible to comprehend 深不可测的
36    obdurate adj. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing 顽固的
37    inscrutable adj.    not    readily    investigated,    interpreted,    or
understood
不可理解的
38    imperturbable adj.  marked  by  extreme  calm,  impassivity,  and
steadiness
冷静的
Section 139
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    march v. to make steady progress 前进
2    transparent adj. fine or sheer enough to be seen through 透明的
3    eternal adj. having infinite duration 永恒的
4    slippery adj. not precise or fixed in meaning 模糊的,难理解
的
5    lucrative adj. producing wealth 获利多的
6    provocative adj. serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate 刺激的,挑衅的
7    affinity n. an attraction to or liking for something 喜爱
8    rhetorical adj. of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric 修辞的
9    illuminating adj. providing insight, clarity, or understanding 启发的
  10    vexing adj. causing or likely to cause vexation 令人烦恼的
  11    hyperbole n. extravagant exaggeration 夸张
  12    eclecticism n. the theory or practice of an eclectic method 兼收并蓄
  13    jurisprudence n. the science or philosophy of law 法律体系
  14    elitist adj.  giving  special  treatment  and  advantages  to
wealthy and powerful people
精英主义的
  15    scrutiny n. a searching study, inquiry, or inspection 仔细检查
  16    driver n. one that provides impulse or motivation 驱动因素
  17    somnolence n. the quality or state of being drowsy 困倦
  18    lethargy n.  the  quality  or  state  of  being  lazy,  sluggish,  or
 indifferent
无精打采
  19    obstinacy n. the quality or state of being difficult to remedy,
relieve, or subdue
固执
20    perspicacious adj. of acute mental vision or discernment 有洞察力的
21    acuity n. keenness of perception 敏锐
22    explicit adj. fully revealed or expressed without vagueness,
 implication, or ambiguity
清楚明白的
23    malign v. speak evil of 诽谤
24    defraud v. to deprive of something by deception 欺骗
25    swindle v. to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit 诈骗
26    defame v. to harm the reputation of by communicating false
statements about
诽谤
27    insulate v. to place in a detached situation 隔离
28    humble adj. not proud or haughty 谦逊的
29    buffer v. to treat (something, such as an acid solution) with
a buffer
缓冲
30    discreet adj. capable of preserving prudent silence 谨慎的
31    erratic adj. characterized by lack of consistency, regularity,
or uniformity
无规律的
Section 140
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    vibration n. a quivering or trembling motion 振动
2    melodious adj. having a pleasing melody 悦耳的
3    puff v. to become distended 使膨胀
4    castigate v.  to  subject  to  severe  punishment,  reproof,  or
criticism
严厉批评
5    catalyze v. bring about, inspire 促进
6    raze v. to destroy to the ground 破坏
7    havoc n. wide and general destruction 严重破坏
8    insidious adj. harmful but enticing 阴险的
9    instantaneous adj. done, occurring, or acting without any perceptible
duration of time
立即的
  10    ameliorate v. to grow better 改善
  11    protagonist n. the principal character in a literary work 主角
  12    impugn v. to assail by words or arguments 指责
  13    euphemism n.  the  substitution  of  an  agreeable  or  inoffensive
expression  for  one  that  may  offend  or  suggest
something unpleasant
委婉说法
  14    gruesome adj. inspiring horror or repulsion 可怕的
  15    sycophancy n. obsequious flattery 馅媚
  16    squeamish adj. easily offended or disgusted 易心烦意乱的
  17    apogee n. the farthest or highest point 顶点
  18    dye v. to impart (a color) by dyeing 染色
  19    elaborate v. to expand something in detail 详细阐述
20    resurgence n. a rising again into life, activity, or prominence 复苏
21    volatile adj.   characterized   by   or   subject   to   rapid   or
unexpected change
易变的
22    partisanship n.  strong  and  sometimes  blind  adherence  to  a
particular party, faction, cause, or person
偏见
23    scrupulous adj. acting in strict regard for what is considered right
or proper
小心谨慎的
Section 141
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    aristocratic adj. belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring
aristocracy
贵族的
2    dogmatic adj. characterized by or given to the expression of
opinions very strongly or positively as if they were
facts
教条的
3    egalitarian adj.     asserting,     promoting,     or     marked     by
egalitarianism
平等主义的
4    tussle n. an intense argument, controversy, or struggle 争斗,扭打
5    serendipity n. the faculty or phenomenonof finding valuable or
agreeable things not sought for
机缘凑巧
6    renounce v.  to  give  up,  refuse,  or  resign  usually  by  formal
declaration
宣布放弃
7    renowned adj. widely acclaimed and highly honored 著名的
8    caustic adj. marked by incisive sarcasm 挖苦的
9    florid adj. very flowery in style 组丽的
  10    acerbic adj. sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in
temper, mood, or tone
尖刻的
  11    succinct adj. marked by compact precise expression without
wasted words
简洁的
  12    idiosyncrasy n. a peculiarity of constitution or temperament 癖好
  13    collaborative adj. to work jointly with others or together especially
 in an intellectual endeavor
合作的
  14    illegible adj. not legible 难辨认的
  15    dishearten v. to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage 使沮丧
  16    vanguard n. the forefront of an action or movement 先锋
  17    undergird v. to form the basis or foundation of 加强
  18    elucidate v. to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis 说明
  19    authenticate v. to  prove  or serve to  prove to  be  real, true, or
genuine
证明是真的
20    impart v. to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store 传授
21    stifle v. to withhold from circulation or expression 压制
22    suppress v. to put down by authority or force 抑制
23    obsession n. a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often
unreasonable idea or feeling
痴迷
24    utilitarian adj. marked by utilitarian views or practices 实用的
25    intrinsic adj. belonging to the essential nature or constitution
of a thing
本质的
26    aesthetic adj. of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the
beautiful
美学的
27    whistle v. to make a shrill clear sound especially by rapid
movement
吹口哨
28    impair v. to diminish in function, ability, or quality 损害
Section 142
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    empirical adj.  capable  of  being  verified  or  disproved  by
observation or experiment
实证的
2    impediment n. something that impedes 妨碍
3    harbinger n. something that foreshadows a future event 预兆
4    requisite adj. needed for a particular purpose 必需品
5    aberration n. something or someone regarded as atypical and
therefore able to be ignored or discounted
异常
6    autumnal 已过中年的
7    scintillating adj. brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty 才华横溢的
8    cosmopolitan adj. composed of persons, constituents, or elements
from all or many parts of the world
世界性的
9    ethnic adj. being a member of a specified ethnic group 种族的
  10    homogeneous adj. of the same or a similar kind or nature 同质的
  11    enigmatic adj. mysterious 神秘的
  12    assemble v. to fit together the parts of 集合
  13    onerous adj. involving, imposing, or constituting a burden 繁重的
  14    obsolescence n. the process of becoming obsolete or the condition
of being nearly obsolete
过时
  15    tried-and-true adj. proved good, desirable, or feasible 经过经验而可靠
的
  16    obstruct v. to block or close up by an obstacle 妨碍
  17    hipster n. a person who is unusually aware of and interested
 in new and unconventional patterns
赶时龜的人
  18    trajectory n. the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in
 its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
轨道
  19    shun v. to avoid deliberately and especially habitually 避开
20    erudite adj. having or showing knowledge that is gained by
studying
博学的
21    ascetic adj. austere in appearance, manner, or attitude 禁欲的
22    peripatetic adj. moving or traveling from place to place 漫游的
23    coagulate v. to cause to become viscous or thickened into a
coherent mass
凝结
24    pliable adj. adjustable to varying conditions 柔软的,易改变
的
25    permeable adj. having pores or openings that permit liquids or
gases to pass through
能渗透的
26    malleable adj. capable of being altered or controlled by outside
forces or influences
可塑的
27    pervious adj. permeable 能通过的
28    buoyant adj. capable of floating 漂浮的
29    pervasive adj. existing  in or spreading through every part of 普遍的
something
30    indispensable adj. absolutely necessary 不可缺少的
31    ubiquitous adj. existing or being everywhere at the same time 无处不在的
Section 143
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    anachronism n. an error in chronology 时代错误
2    pointless adj. devoid of meaning 无意义的
3    intrusive adj. characterized by intrusion 侵入的
4    implore v. to make an earnest request to (someone) 恳求
5    echo v. repeat, imitate 重复
6    query n. question, inquiry 质问
7    exhort v. to give warnings or advice 忠告,劝诫
8    implicate v. to involve in the nature or operation of something 牵涉
9    pesky adj. troublesome, vexatious 讨厌的
  10    mediocrity n. moderate ability or value 平庸
  11    unbridled adj. unrestrained 无拘束的
  12    unfettered adj. not controlled or restricted 无拘无束的
  13    unalloyed adj. not alloyed 纯粹的
  14    sybaritic adj. voluptuary, sensualist 骄奢淫逸的
  15    solipsistic adj. of, relating to, or characterized by solipsism or
extreme egocentricity
唯我论的
  16    lockstep n. a standard method or procedure that is mindlessly
adhered to or that minimizes individuality
因循守旧
  17    affective adj. relating to, arising from, or influencing feelings or
emotions
情感的
  18    conjectural adj.  of  the  nature  of  or  involving  or  based  on
conjecture
推测的
  19    malign v. speak evil of 诽谤
20    imperil v. endanger 危及
21    divisive adj. creating disunity or dissension 分裂的
22    convoluted adj. involved, intricate 复杂的
23    pilfer v. steal 偷窃
24    departure n. the act or an instance of departing 离开
25    endorse v. to approve openly 赞同
26    ameliorate v. to grow better 改善
27    betray v. show, indicate 露出迹象
28    paltry adj. trivial 无价值的
29    spurious adj. of falsified or erroneously attributed origin 伪造的
30    ingenious adj.  having  or  showing  an  unusual  aptitude  for
discovering, inventing, or contriving
机灵的
31    unscrupulous adj. unprincipled 肆无忌惮的
32    astute adj. mentally sharp or clever 机敏的
33    shrewd adj.  marked  by  clever  discerning  awareness  and
hardheaded acumen
精明的
34    vigorous adj. carried out forcefully and energetically 精力充沛的
35    sloppy adj. slovenly, careless 草率的
36    unkempt adj. deficient in order or neatness 不整洁的
37    patriotic adj. inspired by patriotism 爱国的
38    vile adj. disgustingly or utterly bad 卑鄙的
39    base adj. lacking or indicating the lack of higher qualities of
mind or spirit
卑鄙的
40    lofty adj. elevated in character and spirit 崇高的
41    stringent adj. marked by rigor, strictness, or severity especially
with regard to rule or standard
严格的
Section 144
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    parlous adj. full of danger or risk 危险的
2    fiscal adj. of or relating to financial matters 财政的
3    abet v.  to  actively  second  and  encourage  (something,
such as an activity or plan)
煽动
4    countenance v. to extend approval or toleration to 支持
5    implicate v. to involve in the nature or operation of something 牵涉
6    nihilism n. a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are
unfounded  and  that  existence  is  senseless  and
useless
虚无主义
7    exemplify v. to show or illustrate by example 例证
8    revivify v. to give new life to 使复活
9    recapitulate v. to retell or restate briefly 概括
  10    supersede v. to take the place or position of 取代
  11    repudiate v. to reject as untrue or unjust 否定
  12    protagonist n. the principal character in a literary work (such as a
drama or story)
主角
  13    prickly adj. easily irritated 易怒的
  14    sentimental adj.  marked or governed  by feeling, sensibility, or
emotional idealism
多愁善感的
  15    sympathy n.  an affinity,  association, or  relationship  between
persons  or  things  wherein  whatever  affects  one
similarly affects the other
同情
  16    spontaneous adj.   proceeding   from   natural   feeling   or   native
tendency without external constraint
自发的
  17    petulant adj. insolent or rude in speech or behavior 暴躁的
  18    precipitation n. a deposit on the earth of hail, mist, rain, sleet, or
snow
降水
  19    exacerbate v. to make more violent, bitter, or severe 加剧
20    console v. to alleviate the grief, sense of loss, or trouble of 安慰
21    slight v. to treat with disdain or indifference 轻视
22    extoll v. to praise highly 赞美
23    disparage v. to lower in rank or reputation 贬低
24    anachronism n. an error in chronology 时代错误
25    empirical adj.  capable  of  being  verified  or  disproved  by
observation or experiment
实证的
26    tally v. to record on or as if on a tally 记录
27    tabulate v. to count, record, or list systematically 制成表格
28    defray v. to provide for the payment of 支付
29    accolade n. an expression of praise 称赞
30    exhaustive adj. including all possibilities 详尽的
31    scrupulous adj. acting in strict regard for what is considered right 小心谨慎的
or proper
32    fraud n. deceit, trickery 欺骗
33    negligence n.  failure  to  exercise  the  care  that  a  reasonably
prudent person would exercise in like circumstances
疏忽
34    duplicity n. contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or
action
不诚实
35    factitious adj.  produced  by  humans  rather  than  by  natural
forces
人工的
36    apposite adj. highly pertinent or appropriate 恰当的
Section 145
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    fervent adj. exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling 热心的,强烈的
2    phlegmatic adj. having or showing a slow and stolid temperament 冷淡的
3    obstreperous adj. marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness 吵闹的
4    edifying adj. instructive or informative in a way that improves
the mind or character
启迫的
5    grandiloquent adj.  a  lofty,  extravagantly  colorful,  pompous,
bombastic  style,  manner,  or  quality  especially
 language
or
 in
夸张的
6    affable adj. being pleasant and at ease in talking to others 友善的
7    cunning adj. characterized by wiliness and trickery 狡猾的
8    sagacious adj. of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment 睿智的
9    cavalier adj.  marked  by  or  given  to  offhand  and  often
disdainful dismissal of important matters
漫不经心的
  10    appropriate adj. especially suitable or compatible 恰当的
  11    ostensible adj. being such in appearance 表面的
  12    endearing adj. arousing feelings of affection or admiration 讨人喜欢的
  13    at odds with 与 …矛盾
  14    fecund adj. fruitful in offspring or vegetation 肥沃的
  15    rebellion n. opposition to one in authority or dominance 叛乱
  16    dispassionate adj. not influenced by strong feeling 不带感情的
  17    reckless adj. marked by lack of proper caution 鲁莽的
  18    rash adj. marked by or proceeding from undue haste or
 lack of deliberation or caution
轻率的
  19    enamor v. to inflame with love 使迷恋
20    enthrall v. to hold spellbound 着迷
21    unfazed adj. undaunted 不哭闹的
22    inept adj. lacking in fitness or aptitude 笨拙的
23    ancillary adj. auxiliary, supplementary 辅助的
Section 146
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    coU在!UaeUc入 U. g coU在!UaeU在 e^eU在 oL coUq!在!oU 偶然事件
2 山!2coU2在Lne ^. 在o !U在eLbLe在 (2o山e在p!Ua, 2ncp g2 g 2在g在e山eU在 oL
gc在!oU) MLoUaI入
误解
3    e山peII!2p ^. 在o 山gke pegn在!LnI M!在p oLUg山eU在g在!oU 装饰
4    cgUqoL U. nULe2eL^eq, poUe2在, oL 2!UceLe exbLe22!oU 坦白
5 Mp!山2入 U. Mp!山, cgbL!ce 反复无常
6    2oI!b2!2山 U. g 在peoL入 poIq!Ua 在pg在 在pe 2eIL cgU kUoM Uo在p!Ua pn在
!在2 oMU 山oq!L!cg在!oU2 gUq 在pg在 在pe 2eIL !2 在pe oUI入
ex!2在eU在 在p!Ua
唯我论
7    gU在!qo在e U. 2o山e在p!Ua 在pg在 LeI!e^e2, bLe^eU在2, oL conU在eLgc在2 矫正方法
8    gU在eceqeU在 U. gUce2在oL2, bgLeU在2 祖先
9    eUqe山!c gq读.  peIoUa!Ua oL  Ug在!^e 在o g  bgL在!cnIgL  beobIe oL
conU在L入
地方性的
  10    gU在!在pe在!cgI gq读. q!Lec在I入 obbo2!在e oL obbo2eq 对立的
  11    !U2在!II ^. 在o !山bgL在 aLgqngII入 逐渐灌输
  12 coLLopoLg在e ^. 在o 2nbboL在 M!在p e^!qeUce oL gn在poL!在入 证实
  13    obbLe22!oU U. nU读n2在 oL cLneI exeLc!2e oL gn在poL!在入 oL boMeL 压制
  14    g22!山!Ig在!oU U. gU gc在, bLoce22, oL !U2在gUce oL g22!山!Ig在!Ua 同化,吸收
  15    eIgpoLg在e ^. 在o exbgUq 2o山e在p!Ua !U qe在g!I 详细阐述
  16    LLgnap在 gq读. cgn2!Ua oL cpgLgc在eL!Seq p入 e山o在!oUgI q!2在Le22 oL
在eU2!oU
造成紧张的
  17    gUg在pe山g U.  2o山eoUe  oL  2o山e在p!Ua  !U在eU2eI入  q!2I!keq  oL
Iog在peq
可憎的事物
  18    b!^o在gI gq读. ^!在gII入 !山boL在gU在 关键的
  19    LebeIIeU在 gq读. gLon2!Ua g^eL2!oU oL q!2an2在 令人讨厌的
20    cg山onLIgae ^. 在o coUcegI oL q!2an!2e p入 cg山onLIgae 伪装
21    gna山eU在 ^. 在o 山gke aLeg在eL, 山oLe Un山eLon2, IgLaeL, oL 山oLe
!U在eU2e
增加
22    g2在eLo!q 小行星
23    2在Lg在!L!eq gq读. q!^!qeq !U在o 2oc!gI cIg22e2 分层的
24    qe2在gp!I!Se ^. 在o 山gke nU2在gpIe 使动摇
25 山!Un在!ge U. g 山!Un在e oL 山!UoL qe在g!I 不重要的细节
Section 147
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    distress v. to cause to worry or be troubled 使痛苦
2    quotidian adj. occurring every day 平凡的
3    unwonted adj. being out of the ordinary 不平常的
4    nebulous adj. indistinct, vague 朦胧的
5    largesse n. generosity 慷慨赠予
6    platitude n. the quality or state of being dull or insipid 陈词滥调
7    toucan 犀鸟
8    hazardous adj. involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or
harm)
有危险的
9    bulky adj. having great volume in proportion to weight 庞大的
  10    arbitrary adj. existing or coming about seemingly at random or
by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of
will
武断的
  11    expedient adj. suitable for achieving a particular end in a given
circumstance
权宜的
  12    superannuate v. to retire and pension because of age or infirmity 给养老金使退休
  13    vilify v. to utter slanderous and abusive statements against 诽谤,重伤
  14    pernicious adj. highly injurious or destructive 有害的
  15    salutary adj. producing a beneficial effect 有益的
  16    relinquish v. to withdraw or retreat from 放弃
  17    transcribe v. to make a written copy of 转录
  18    elastic adj.  capable  of  recovering  size  and  shape  after
deformation
有弹性的
  19    slant v. to give an oblique or sloping direction to 倾斜
20    splenetic adj. marked by bad temper, malevolence, or spite 脾气差的
21    surreptitious adj. done, made, or acquired by stealth 鬼鬼祟祟的
22    acrimonious adj. angry and bitter 讥讽的
23    loath adj. unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways
of thinking
不情愿的
24    strand n. one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to
form a wire rope or cable
串
25    germ n.  a  small  mass  of  living  substance  capable  of
developing into an organism or one of its parts
微生物
26    reparable adj. capable of being repaired 可补偿的
27    heterogeneous adj. consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or
constituents
混杂的
28    malleable adj. capable of being extended or shaped by beating
with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
可塑的
29    variegated adj. having discrete markings of different colors 富于变化的
Section 148
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    pharmacotherapy 药物疗法
2    tenable   adj. capable of being held, maintained, or defended 站得住脚的
3    sanguine   adj. marked by eager hopefulness 乐观的
4    wary   adj.   marked   by   keen   caution,   cunning,   and
watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping
  danger
谨慎的
5    deplore   v.   to   consider   unfortunate   or   deserving   of
  deprecation
谴责
6    disguise   v.  to  obscure  the  existence  or  true  state  or
  character of
掩饰
7    derail   v. to cause to run off the rails 脱轨
8    occasion   v. bring about, cause 引起
9    embellish   v. to make beautiful with ornamentation 装饰
  10    unpretentious   adj. free from ostentation, elegance, or affectation 不招摇的
  11    archaic   adj. of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or
more primitive time
古老的
  12    egalitarian   adj.    asserting,    promoting,    or    marked    by
  egalitarianism
平等主义的
  13    indelible   adj.  that  cannot  be  removed, washed  away,  or
  erased
难忘的
  14    estrange   v.   to   arouse   especially    mutual    enmity   or
  indifference in (someone) where there had formerly
  been love, affection, or friendliness
使疏远
  15    paucity   n. smallness of number 缺乏
  16    opaque   adj. blocking the passage of radiant energy and
  especially light
不透明的
  17    vacuum   n. emptiness of space 空白
  18    slight   v. to treat as slight or unimportant 轻视
  19    corroborate   v. to support with evidence or authority 证实
Section 149
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    ponderous adj. unwieldy or clumsy because of weight and size 笨重的
2    jocular adj. characterized by jesting 滑稽的
3    abstruse adj. difficult to comprehend 深奥的
4    transitory adj. of brief duration 短暂的
5    motif n. a dominant idea or central theme 主旨
6    monolithic adj. consisting of or constituting a single unit 单一的
7    homogeneity n. the quality or state of being of a similar kind or of
having a uniform structure or composition throughout
同质
8    longevity n. a long duration of individual life 长寿
9    circumscribe v. to constrict the range or activity of definitely and
clearly
限制
  10    utilitarian adj. marked by utilitarian views or practices 实用主义的
  11    negligible adj.   so   small   or   unimportant   or   of   so   little
consequence as to warrant little or no attention
微不足道的
  12    colossal adj. of an exceptional or astonishing degree 非常的,巨大的
  13    meager adj. deficient in quality or quantity 缺乏的
  14    indefatigable adj. incapable of being fatigued 不知疲倦的
  15    sporadic adj. occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or
random instances
断断续续的
  16    epitomize v. to serve as the typical or ideal example of 成为 … 的典范
  17    mitigate v. to make less severe or painful 减轻
  18    outweigh v. to exceed in weight, value, or importance 超过
  19    polarize v. to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern 使极化
20    forestall v. to exclude, hinder, or prevent by prior occupation
or measures
预先阻止
21    undergird v. to form the basis or foundation of 加强
22    dogmatic adj. characterized by or given to the expression of
opinions very strongly or positively as if they were
facts
教条的
23    illusory adj. based on or producing illusion 虚假的
24    immutable adj. not capable of or susceptible to change 不变的
25    harness v. utilize 利用
26    streamline v. to make simpler or more efficient 使简单化
27    imitate v. mimic, counterfeit 模仿
28    mimic v. to imitate closely 模仿
29    hinder v. to make slow or difficult the progress of 阻碍
30    pertinent adj. having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in
hand
相关的
31    expediency n. adherence to expedient means and methods 权宜之计
Section 150
序号 单词 英文解释 中文解释
  1    claptrap n. pretentious nonsense 废话
2    sentimental adj.  marked or governed  by feeling, sensibility, or
emotional idealism
多愁善感的
3    disservice n. an unhelpful, unkind, or harmful act 帮倒忙
4    acerbic adj. sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in
temper, mood, or tone
尖刻的
5    supercilious adj. coolly and patronizingly haughty 目空一切的
6    maudlin adj. weakly and effusively sentimental 容易流泪的
7    linger v. to be slow in parting or in quitting something 逗留
8    proselytize v. to induce someone to convert to one's faith 使(在宗教、政治
等方面)归附
9    extemporize v. to do something extemporaneously 即兴表演
  10    fulminate v. to utter or send out with denunciation 严厉谴责
  11    predicament n. a difficult, perplexing, or trying situation 窘况
  12    paradigm n. example, pattern 范例
  13    prototype n. an original model on which something is patterned 模范
  14    versatile adj. having many uses or applications 多才多艺的
  15    retract v. to recant or disavow something 撤销
  16    amenable adj. capable of submission 服从的
  17    propagate v. to transmit  (something, such as sound or light)
through a medium
宣传
  18    upend v. to rise on an end 颠倒
  19    splinter v. to split into fragments, parts, or factions 分裂
20    capitulate v. to surrender often after negotiation of terms 屈服
21    coalesce v. to unite into a whole 合并
22    proliferate v. to cause to increase in number or extent as if by
proliferating
激增
23    convoluted adj. involved, intricate 复杂的
24    synonymous adj. having the same connotations, implications, or
reference
同义的
25    villain n. a character in a story or play who opposes the hero 反派主角
26    nuanced adj.  having  or  characterized  by  subtle  and  often
appealingly     complex     qualities,     aspects,     or
distinctions
具有细微差别的
27    trite adj. not fresh or original 陈腐的
28    monotonous adj. uttered or sounded in one unvarying tone 单调的
29    banal adj. lacking originality, freshness, or novelty 陈腐的
30    subtle adj. difficult to understand or perceive 不易觉察的
31    skirt v. to go or pass around or about 回避
32    circumvent v. to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or
stratagem
规避
33    winning adj. tending to please or delight 吸引人的
34    detached adj. exhibiting an aloof objectivity usually free from
prejudice or self-interest
客观的
35    quotidian adj. commonplace, ordinary 平凡的
36    unwieldy adj. not easily managed, handled, or used 笨拙的
37    salubrious adj. favorable to or promoting health or well-being 气候有益健康的
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