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bloom
a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty.an exotic bloom.
boy
a male child or young man.a group of six boys.
pin
a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening pieces of cloth.
customary
according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.
automatic
adj:(of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control.
electronic
adj:(of a device) having or operating with the aid of many small components, especially microchips and transistors, that control and direct an electric current.
reciprocal
adj:A reciprocal action or agreement involves two people or groups who do the same thing to each other or agree to help each another in a similar way.
considerate
adj:careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others.
fatal
adj:causing or ending in death
indignant
adj:feeling or showing anger and surprise because you think that you have been treated unfairly
federal
adj:having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
suspicious
adj:having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.he was suspicious of her motives.
kind
adj:having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.
foolish
adj:stupid,silly
skeptical
adj:suspicious, oversensitive
analogue
adj:using a continuously changing range of physical quantities to measure or store data
militant
adj:using, or willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve your aims, especially to achieve social or political change
decisive
adj:very important for the final result of a particular situation
spectacular
adj:very impressive
enormous
adj:very large in size, quantity, or extent.
least
adv:to the smallest degree adj:used in names of very small animals and plants, e.g., least shrew.
wreath
an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave.Orders are now being taken in time for Christmas for Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies, flower arrangements, holly wreaths and crafts.
dividend
bonus，perk a number to be divided by another number.
inevitable
certain to happen; unavoidable.
deficit
debt, shortage, liability, score.the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
aerial
existing, happening, or operating in the air.an aerial battle
benign
gentle; kindly.her face was calm and benign
pit
hole, tunnel, gallery
scar
n:a mark that is left on the skin after a wound has healed
missionary
n:a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity
owner
n:a person who owns sth
razor
n:an instrument that is used for shaving
room
n:apartment, suite ,space
oxygen
n:oxygen
comment
n:something that you say or write which gives an opinion on or explains sb/sth
eyebrow
n:the line of hair above the eye
prayer
n:words which you say to God giving thanks or asking for help
worst
of the poorest quality or the lowest standard; least good or desirable. the speech was the worst he had ever made.
vague
of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
such
pron:of the type already mentioned
classmate
schoolmate
innumerable
too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).
tense
(especially of a muscle or someone's body) stretched tight or rigid. she tried to relax her tense muscles.
catholic
(especially of a person's tastes) including a wide variety of things; all-embracing. Anyway, as you can see my musical tastes are somewhere on the eclectic / catholic continuum.
naive
(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
reckless
(of a person or their actions) without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.
bold
(of a person, action, or idea) showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous.a bold attempt to solve the crisis.
coherent
(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy.
married
(of two people) united in marriage.
ultraviolet
Diode lasers are now available in discrete colors from the infrared to blue and into the near ultraviolet .
Marxist
Marxist
infrared
Terahertz light is a little-studied realm of the electromagnetic spectrum between microwave and infrared light.
lad
a boy or young man (often as a form of address). I read that book when I was a lad
crop
a cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
vase
a decorative container, typically made of glass or china and used as an ornament or for displaying cut flowers.These flowers in a glass vase can enhance the aesthetic appeal of one's living space.
statement
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.do you agree with this statement?
locker
a device that locks something. We went to our lockers , conveniently close together, to get what we needed and whatnot.
hope
a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
lace
a fine open fabric, typically one of cotton or silk, made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns and used especially for trimming garments.Here's what you get when you mix luxurious silk with a lace trim and fine ribbon lacing.
resolution
a firm decision to do or not to do something. she kept her resolution not to see Anne any more.
blossom
a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush.tiny white blossoms.
vote
a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice.Voters will have two votes on their ballot paper - one to vote for or against a regional assembly and the other to decide on the restructuring of local government.
village
a group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area.
rifle
a gun, especially one fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make a bullet spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. If you might have to fire a rifle or shotgun indoors, keep your hearing protection near the gun.
dwelling
a house, apartment, or other place of residence.
barn
a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.
ton
a large number or amount. all of a sudden I had tons of friends.
tomb
a large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead.It is England's oldest borough; Athelstan, the first king of England was initially buried here and his tomb remains in the abbey.
period
a length or portion of time.he had long periods of depression
scarf
a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. The cold also brought on another bout of shopping, namely for warmer hats, scarves , gloves and coats.
postman
a mail carrier.The Kilkelly native and former postman is a familiar face in the area and the large turnout emphasised his popularity.
figure
a number, especially one that forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company.
portrait
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders. His exploits were commemorated in a series of paintings, portraits and engravings.
location
a particular place or position.
fortnight
a period of two weeks.
pupil
a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
mechanic
a person who repairs and maintains machinery.
reporter
a person who reports, especially one employed to report news or conduct interviews for newspapers or broadcasts.Two days later the news is official and reporters from the American press speed to Paris to interview a band that few of them have heard of.
actor
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.Fincher usually gets great performances from his actors , and this film was no different.
schedule
a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times. we have drawn up an engineering schedule.
junction
a point where two or more things are joined. the junction of the two rivers
ruby
a precious stone consisting of corundum in color varieties varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose.Her collection is not much but it includes mica, aquamarine, tourmaline, rubies and rose quartz.
drought
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting from this.Chinese officials say cloud seeding has helped to relieve severe droughts and water shortages in cities.
doctor
a qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician.It had resulted in asthma being the most common chronic illness treated by doctors in general practice.
treasure
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.
sophomore
a second-year college or high school student.Why are most of the victims physically weak such as university freshmen or sophomores or female students?
situation
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.the situation between her and Jake had come to a head
ring
a small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.The diamond ring and the wedding band Nikolas placed on my finger six months ago blinds me as it catches the sun's rays.
trigger
a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.he pulled the trigger of the shotgun.
few
a small number of.may I ask a few questions?
cottage
a small simple house, typically one near a lake or beach.About a third of homes in the upper Yorkshire Dales are second homes or holiday cottages and three-quarters of house sales are to outsiders.
rod
a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.These elegantly diminutive, finely wrought sculptures employ curved, flat and linear shapes that perch upon thin metal rods .
wagon
a vehicle used for transporting goods or another specified purpose.a coal wagon.同义词big dipper, wain, dipper,waggon,waggon, station wagon, estate car,patrol wagon, police van, paddy wagon, police wagon
technique
a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure.The latest scientific and forensic techniques are being applied to evidence in the case as part of a review.同义词method, approach, procedure, system, modus operandi, MO, way, means, strategy, tack, tactic, line, routine, practice,skill, ability, proficiency, expertise, mastery, talent, genius, artistry, craftsmanship, aptitude, adroitness, deftness, dexterity, facility, competence, performance, delivery, know-how,proficiency
author
a writer of a book, article, or report. he is the author of several books on the subject.
available
accessible,able to be used or obtained
adjective
accessorial, adjuvant, adminicular, ancillary, assistant
jealous
acidulous, sourish, slightly sour feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
fit
adapt, suit, adjust to. (of a thing) of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose. the meat is fit for human consumption.
following
adj: a body of supporters or admirers. he attracted a worldwide following . n:next in time. the following day there was a ceremony in St. Peter's Square
general
adj: affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread. books of general interest
cosmic
adj: cosmical, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless
multiple
adj: diverse, of many kinds, multiplex adj:complex, intricate, involute, involuted, mazy
equivalent
adj: equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.. one unit is equivalent to one glass of wine.
accurate
adj: exact, precise, true
virtual
adj: fictitious, theoretical, theoretic, invented
sick
adj: ill，affected by physical or mental illness.
inherent
adj: intrinsic, natural, innate, built-in, that is a basic or permanent part of sb/sth and that cannot be removed
pedestrian
adj: lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.disenchantment with their present, pedestrian lives. n:a person walking along a road or in a developed area.The new crossing would improve conditions both for pedestrians and vehicles.
upward
adj: moving, pointing, or leading to a higher place, point, or level. adv:up ,toward a higher place, point, or level.
bare
adj: not covered by any clothes
chemical
adj: of or relating to chemistry or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry.
excellent
adj: outstanding, fine, exceptional, superb, wonderful
rural
adj: pastoral. in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
toxic
adj: poisonous n:poisonous substances
efficient
adj:(especially of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
profitable
adj:(of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain.
antique
adj:(of a collectible object) having a high value because of considerable age.
republican
adj:(of a form of government, constitution, etc.) belonging to, or characteristic of a republic. n:a person advocating or supporting republican government.
sore
adj:(of a part of one's body) painful or aching.
eccentric
adj:(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
wretched
adj:(of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.
sane
adj:(of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.
extinct
adj:(of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members.
poisonous
adj:(of a substance or plant) causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body.
soluble
adj:(of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.
attractive
adj:(of a thing) pleasing or appealing to the senses.
fragile
adj:(of an object) easily broken or damaged.
raw
adj:(of food) uncooked.
brilliant
adj:(of light or color) very bright and radiant.
parallel
adj:(of lines, planes, surfaces, or objects) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.
owing
adj:(of money) yet to be paid.
elder
adj:(of one or more out of a group of related or otherwise associated people) of a greater age. n:a person of greater age than someone specified.
Alike
adj:(of two or more subjects) similar to each other.
infectious
adj:A disease that is infectious can be caught by being near a person who has it.
statistical
adj:Statistical means relating to the use of statistics.
narrative
adj:a description of events, especially in a novel
more
adj:a larger number or amount of
many
adj:a lot of, much
eligible
adj:a person who is eligible for sth or to do sth, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc.
bloody
adj:a swear word that many people find offensive that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement
tolerant
adj:able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it
possible
adj:able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something.
intelligible
adj:able to be understood; comprehensible.
useful
adj:able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.
compatible
adj:able to be used together
flexible
adj:able to change to suit new conditions or situations
versatile
adj:able to do many different things
mobile
adj:able to move or be moved freely or easily.
fluent
adj:able to speak, read or write a language, especially a foreign language, easily and well
Alert
adj:able to think quickly; quick to notice things
eloquent
adj:able to use language and express your opinions well, especially when you are speaking in public
sheer
adj:absolute, very, utter, plain adj:dangerous, outstanding, unsettled, unresolved, unanswered
vital
adj:absolutely necessary or important; essential.
essential
adj:absolutely necessary; extremely important.
thoughtful
adj:absorbed in or involving thought.
realistic
adj:accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
successful
adj:achieving your aims or what was intended
sly
adj:acting or done in a secret or dishonest way, often intending to trick people
real
adj:actually existing or happening and not imagined or pretended
grown-up
adj:adult.
worldwide
adj:affecting all parts of the world
savage
adj:aggressive and violent; causing great harm
living
adj:alive now
every
adj:all, any,each
legitimate
adj:allowed and acceptable according to the law
transparent
adj:allowing you to see through it
approximate
adj:almost correct or accurate, but not completely so
honest
adj:always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
comic
adj:amusing and making you laugh n:a magazine, especially for children, that tells stories through pictures
aggressive
adj:angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack
other
adj:another
nervous
adj:anxious about sth or afraid of sth
superficial
adj:appearing to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully
interesting
adj:arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.
pathetic
adj:arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. adj:relating to the emotions.
synthetic
adj:artificial; made by combining chemical substances rather than being produced naturally by plants or animals
plentiful
adj:available or existing in large amounts or numbers rich, abundant, plenty, vast, great
optional
adj:available to be chosen but not obligatory.
moderate
adj:average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
serious
adj:bad or dangerous n:needing to be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure
negative
adj:bad or harmful adj:considering only the bad side of sth/sb; lacking enthusiasm or hope adj:expressing the answer 'no'
empirical
adj:based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories
experimental
adj:based on new ideas, forms or methods that are used to find out what effect they have
conventional
adj:based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
subjective
adj:based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
rational
adj:based on reason rather than emotions
metric
adj:based on the metric system
gorgeous
adj:beautiful; very attractive.
naughty
adj:behaving badly; not willing to obey
arrogant
adj:behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people
integral
adj:being an essential part of sth adj:having all the parts that are necessary for sth to be complete
final
adj:being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc.
nominal
adj:being sth in name only, and not in reality
main
adj:being the largest or most important of its kind
unique
adj:being the only one of its kind
gross
adj:being the total amount of sth before anything is taken away
hopeful
adj:believing that sth you want will happen
respective
adj:belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things.
primitive
adj:belonging to a very simple society with no industry, etc.
local
adj:belonging to or connected with the particular place or area that you are talking about or with the place where you live
external
adj:belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
contemporary
adj:belonging to the same time adj:belonging to the present time
ancient
adj:belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. n:an old person.
superior
adj:better in quality than sb/sth else; greater than sb/sth else
long
adj:big, elder, senior, massive
golden
adj:bright yellow in colour like gold adj:special; wonderful
splendid
adj:brilliant, magnificent, resplendent
wise
adj:brilliant, smart
gentle
adj:calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way adj:not strong or extreme
resultant
adj:caused by the thing that has just been mentioned
destructive
adj:causing destruction or damage
troublesome
adj:causing difficulty or annoyance.
exciting
adj:causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
tiresome
adj:causing one to feel bored or annoyed.
uneasy
adj:causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
deadly
adj:causing or likely to cause death
painful
adj:causing you pain
low
adj:cheap, inexpensive ,lowly
explicit
adj:clear and easy to understand. unambiguous, unequivocal, explicit, really good, not ordinary
obvious
adj:clear, evident, distinct, in evidence
evident
adj:clear; easily seen
relevant
adj:closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
intermediate
adj:coming between two things in time, place, order, character, etc..
divine
adj:coming from or connected with God or a god
tropical
adj:coming from, found in or typical of the tropics
next
adj:coming straight after sb/sth in time, order or space
public
adj:common, community,open, overt
intact
adj:complete and not damaged
comprehensive
adj:complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. adj:of or relating to understanding.
smooth
adj:completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas adj:happening or continuing without any problems
absurd
adj:completely ridiculous; not logical and sensible
total
adj:comprising the whole number or amount.
theoretical
adj:concerned with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment
moral
adj:concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.
radical
adj:concerning the most basic and important parts of sth; thorough and complete
literary
adj:concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form.
sure
adj:confident in what one thinks or knows; having no doubt that one is right.
normal
adj:conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
romantic
adj:connected or concerned with love or a sexual relationship
sacred
adj:connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
holy
adj:connected with God or a particular religion
judicial
adj:connected with a court, a judge or legal judgement
professional
adj:connected with a job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education
metropolitan
adj:connected with a large or capital city
physical
adj:connected with a person's body rather than their mind
urban
adj:connected with a town or city
imperial
adj:connected with an empire
graphic
adj:connected with drawings and design, especially in the production of books, magazines, etc.
TRUE
adj:connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed
aural
adj:connected with hearing and listening
thermal
adj:connected with heat
qualitative
adj:connected with how good sth is, rather than with how much of it there is
medical
adj:connected with illness and injury and their treatment
linguistic
adj:connected with language or the scientific study of language
diplomatic
adj:connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy )
marital
adj:connected with marriage or with the relationship between a husband and wife
financial
adj:connected with money and finance
musical
adj:connected with music; containing music
colonial
adj:connected with or belonging to a country that controls another country
ethnic
adj:connected with or belonging to a nation, race or people that shares a cultural tradition
municipal
adj:connected with or belonging to a town, city or district that has its own local government
plural
adj:connected with or having the plural form
singular
adj:connected with or having the singular form adj:very great or obvious adj:unusual; strange
international
adj:connected with or involving two or more countries
feudal
adj:connected with or similar to feudalism
revolutionary
adj:connected with political revolution
practical
adj:connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories
social
adj:connected with society and the way it is organized
military
adj:connected with soldiers or the armed forces
commercial
adj:connected with the buying and selling of goods and services
official
adj:connected with the job of sb who is in a position of authority
legal
adj:connected with the law adj:allowed or required by law
muscular
adj:connected with the muscles
technical
adj:connected with the practical use of machinery, methods, etc. in science and industry
marine
adj:connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
optical
adj:connected with the sense of sight or the relationship between light and sight visible
lateral
adj:connected with the side of sth or with movement to the side
political
adj:connected with the state, government or public affairs
vocal
adj:connected with the voice
polar
adj:connected with, or near the North or South Pole
relative
adj:considered and judged by being compared with sth else
reliable
adj:consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
documentary
adj:consisting of official pieces of written, printed, or other matter. n:a movie or a television or radio program that provides a factual record or report.
homogeneous
adj:consisting of things or people that are all the same or all of the same type .of the same kind; alike.
dense
adj:containing a lot of people, things, plants, etc. with little space between them
sweet
adj:containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar
up-to-date
adj:contemporary,new, fresh
transient
adj:continuing for only a short time
continual
adj:continuing without interruption adj:repeated many times in a way that is annoying
handy
adj:convenient to handle or use; useful. skillful.
exact
adj:correct in every detail
expensive
adj:costing a lot of money
costly
adj:costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay
cheap
adj:costing little money or less money than you expected
civil
adj:courteous and polite. adj:of or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
global
adj:covering or affecting the whole world
harsh
adj:cruel, severe and unkind
present
adj:current, modern
lovely
adj:cute, amiable n:a glamorous woman or girl.
material
adj:denoting or consisting of physical objects rather than the mind or spirit. the material world
glorious
adj:deserving or bringing great fame and success adj:very beautiful and impressive
notable
adj:deserving to be noticed or to receive attention; important
bleak
adj:desolate not encouraging or giving any reason to have hope adj:severe, grim, difficult, harsh, rigorous
specific
adj:detailed and exact adj:connected with one particular thing only
stubborn
adj:determined not to change your opinion or attitude
hard
adj:difficult to do, understand or answer adj:solid, firm or stiff and difficult to bend or break
mysterious
adj:difficult to understand or explain; strange
positive
adj:directed at dealing with sth or producing a successful result
backward
adj:directed behind or to the rear.
foul
adj:dirty and smelling bad
obedient
adj:doing what you are told to do; willing to obey
solo
adj:done by one person alone, without anyone helping them
thorough
adj:done completely; with great attention to detail 。 adj: complete，detailed
deliberate
adj:done on purpose rather than by accident
hasty
adj:done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.
regular
adj:done or happening frequently. adj:following a pattern, especially with the same time and space in between each thing and the next
timely
adj:done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.
commonplace
adj:done very often, or existing in many places, and therefore not unusual
voluntary
adj:done willingly, not because you are forced
quick
adj:done with speed; taking or lasting a short time fast, rapid, swift, sharp, happy
prompt
adj:done without delay
random
adj:done, chosen, etc. without sb deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern
delicate
adj:easily damaged or broken
distinct
adj:easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.
noticeable
adj:easy to see or notice; clear or definite
conspicuous
adj:easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention
apparent
adj:easy to see or understand
plain
adj:easy to see or understand n:a large area of flat land
economic
adj:economical, thrifty adj:applied
radioactive
adj:emissive
desolate
adj:empty and without people, making you feel sad or frightened
blank
adj:empty, with nothing written, printed or recorded on it
vacant
adj:empty; not being used
sociable
adj:enjoying spending time with other people
ample
adj:enough or more than enough; plentiful. sufficient, adequate, abundant
coordinate
adj:equal in rank or importance. n:each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane.
same
adj:exactly the one or ones referred to or mentioned; not different
superb
adj:excellent; of very good quality
terrific
adj:excellent; wonderful
born
adj:existing as a result of birth.
original
adj:existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
natural
adj:existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
imaginary
adj:existing only in your mind or imagination
pessimistic
adj:expecting bad things to happen or sth not to be successful; showing this
critical
adj:expressing disapproval of sb/sth and saying what you think is bad about them
magnificent
adj:extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise
severe
adj:extremely bad or serious
exquisite
adj:extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate. n:a man who is affectedly concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.
fabulous
adj:extremely good
super
adj:extremely good
crucial
adj:extremely important, because it will affect other things
huge
adj:extremely large; enormous.
invaluable
adj:extremely useful
reasonable
adj:fair, practical and sensible
cool
adj:fairly cold; not hot or warm
accustomed
adj:familiar with sth and accepting it as normal or usual
well-known
adj:famous
eminent
adj:famous and respected, especially in a particular profession
historic
adj:famous or important in history, or potentially so.
remote
adj:far away from places where other people live
distant
adj:far away in space or time
supersonic
adj:faster than the speed of sound
thirsty
adj:feeling a need to drink something.
fearful
adj:feeling afraid; showing fear or anxiety.
dizzy
adj:feeling as if everything is spinning around you and that you are not able to balance
sorry
adj:feeling distress, especially through sympathy with someone else's misfortune.
hungry
adj:feeling or displaying the need for food.
enthusiastic
adj:feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about sb/sth
happy
adj:feeling or showing pleasure; pleased
ashamed
adj:feeling shame or embarrassment about sb/sth or because of sth you have done
tired
adj:feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest
anxious
adj:feeling worried or nervous
sympathetic
adj:feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
monetary
adj:financial . of or relating to money or currency.
stiff
adj:firm and difficult to bend or move. rigid.
certain
adj:firmly believing sth; having no doubts
principal
adj:first in order of importance; main.
edible
adj:fit to be eaten (often used to contrast with unpalatable or poisonous examples).
definite
adj:fixed, stable, settled, calm,certain sure or certain; unlikely to change
spicy
adj:flavored with or fragrant with spice.
soft
adj:flexible, mild, weak, gentle, supple
fashionable
adj:following a style that is popular at a particular time
successive
adj:following immediately one after the other
consecutive
adj:following one after another in a series, without interruption
preceding
adj:former, previous
cohesive
adj:forming a united whole
basic
adj:forming the part of sth that is most necessary and from which other things develop
exterior
adj:forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.
lucky
adj:fortunate
widespread
adj:found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
exempt
adj:free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
correct
adj:free from error; in accordance with fact or truth. v:put right (an error or fault).
exotic
adj:from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it is connected with foreign countries
overseas
adj:from, to, or relating to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
satisfactory
adj:fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.
lively
adj:full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
bright
adj:full of light; shining strongly
mature
adj:fully developed physically; full-grown.
humorous
adj:funny and entertaining; showing a sense of humour
orthodox
adj:generally accepted or approved of; following generally accepted beliefs
pleasant
adj:giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
economical
adj:giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
auxiliary
adj:giving help or support to the main group of workers
generous
adj:giving or willing to give freely; given freely
controversial
adj:giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
cloudy
adj:gloomy, overcast, somber, sombre
vertical
adj:going straight up or down from a level surface or from top to bottom in a picture, etc.
forthcoming
adj:going to happen, be published, etc. very soon
past
adj:gone by in time and no longer existing.
considerable
adj:great in amount, size, importance, etc.
constant
adj:happening all the time or repeatedly n:a number or quantity that does not vary
initial
adj:happening at the beginning; first
ultimate
adj:happening at the end of a long process
preliminary
adj:happening before a more important action or event
accidental
adj:happening by chance; not planned
rapid
adj:happening in a short period of time
common
adj:happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places
monthly
adj:happening once a month or every month
subsequent
adj:happening or coming after sth else
instant
adj:happening or coming immediately.
progressive
adj:happening or developing steadily
punctual
adj:happening or doing sth at the arranged or correct time; not late
frequent
adj:happening or doing sth often
simultaneous
adj:happening or done at the same time as sth else
early
adj:happening or done before the usual or expected time.
annual
adj:happening or done once every year
occasional
adj:happening or done sometimes but not often
prior
adj:happening or existing before sth else or before a particular time adj:already existing and therefore more important
previous
adj:happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about . former, preceding, one-time
racial
adj:happening or existing between people of different races
continuous
adj:happening or existing for a period of time without interruption
alternate
adj:happening or following one after the other regularly
yearly
adj:happening or produced once a year or every year.
gradual
adj:happening slowly over a long period; not sudden
daily
adj:happening, done or produced every day
weekly
adj:happening, done or published once a week or every week
jolly
adj:happy and cheerful
merry
adj:happy and cheerful
ruthless
adj:hard and cruel; determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people
brittle
adj:hard but easily broken
solid
adj:hard or firm; not in the form of a liquid or gas
pregnant
adj:having a baby or young animal developing inside her/its body
intimate
adj:having a close and friendly relationship
cruel
adj:having a desire to cause pain and suffering
sharp
adj:having a fine edge or point, especially of sth that can cut or make a hole in sth
busy
adj:having a great deal to do.
important
adj:having a great effect on people or things; of great value
hollow
adj:having a hole or empty space inside adj:not sincere
deep
adj:having a large distance from the top or surface to the bottom
thick
adj:having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
intricate
adj:having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together
sophisticated
adj:having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important
learned
adj:having a lot of knowledge because you have studied and read a lot
affluent
adj:having a lot of money and a good standard of living
rich
adj:having a lot of money or property
cold
adj:having a lower than usual temperature; having a temperature lower than the human body
mad
adj:having a mind that does not work normally; mentally ill
fragrant
adj:having a pleasant smell
opposite
adj:having a position on the other or further side of something; facing something, especially something of the same type.
curious
adj:having a strong desire to know about sth
rough
adj:having a surface that is not even or regular
delicious
adj:having a very pleasant taste or smell
used
adj:having already been used.
beautiful
adj:having beauty; pleasing to the senses or to the mind
perfect
adj:having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses
noble
adj:having fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage, honesty and care for others
healthy
adj:having good health and not likely to become ill/sick
influential
adj:having great influence on someone or something.
powerful
adj:having great power or force; very effective
finite
adj:having limits or bounds.
bald
adj:having little or no hair on the head
old
adj:having lived for a long time; no longer young
young
adj:having lived or existed for only a short time; not fully developed
tough
adj:having or causing problems or difficulties
fierce
adj:having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
patriotic
adj:having or expressing a great love of your country
rude
adj:having or showing a lack of respect for other people and their feelings
ambitious
adj:having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
polite
adj:having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
resolute
adj:having or showing great determination
imaginative
adj:having or showing new and exciting ideas
indifferent
adj:having or showing no interest in sb/sth adj:not very good
shrewd
adj:having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
capable
adj:having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
blue
adj:having the colour of a clear sky or the sea/ocean on a clear day
red
adj:having the colour of blood or fire
purple
adj:having the colour of blue and red mixed together n:violet
green
adj:having the colour of grass or the leaves of most plants and trees
yellow
adj:having the colour of lemons or butter
advanced
adj:having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
competent
adj:having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
able
adj:having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
royal
adj:having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family. n:a member of a royal family, especially in England.
black
adj:having the very darkest colour, like night or coal
poor
adj:having very little money; not having enough money for basic needs
tight
adj:held or fixed in position firmly; difficult to move or undo
dubious
adj:hesitating or doubting.
senior
adj:high in rank or status; higher in rank or status than others adj:for adults or people at a more advanced level adj:connected with the last year in high school or college
top
adj:highest in position, rank, or degree.
supreme
adj:highest in rank or position
nasty
adj:highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating.
frank
adj:honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like
optimistic
adj:hopeful and confident about the future.
numb
adj:if a part of your body is numb , you cannot feel anything in it, for example because of cold
scarce
adj:if sth is scarce , there is not enough of it and it is only available in small quantities
underlying
adj:important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly
instrumental
adj:important in making sth happen adj:made by or for musical instruments
worthwhile
adj:important, enjoyable, interesting, etc.; worth spending time, money or effort on
major
adj:important, serious, or significant.
grand
adj:impressive and large or important
dramatic
adj:impressive, dramatic, vivid
hysterical
adj:in a state of extreme excitement, and crying, laughing, etc. in an uncontrolled way
fair
adj:in accordance with the rules or standards; legitimate. n:a beautiful woman.
elementary
adj:in or connected with the first stages of a course of study adj:very simple and easy
interim
adj:in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
turbulent
adj:in which there is a lot of sudden change, confusion, disagreement and sometimes violence
overall
adj:including all the things or people that are involved in a particular situation; general
alone
adj:independent, by oneself, on one's own, single-handed adv:without any other people
angry
adj:indignant, raging, mad
striking
adj:interesting and unusual enough to attract attention
intensive
adj:involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time
violent
adj:involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill sb
scientific
adj:involving science; connected with science
captive
adj:kept as a prisoner or in a confined space; unable to escape
spare
adj:kept in case you need to replace the one you usually use; extra
friendly
adj:kind and pleasant.
gracious
adj:kind, polite and generous, especially to sb of a lower social position
aware
adj:knowing or realizing sth
famous
adj:known about by many people
secret
adj:known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others
authentic
adj:known to be real and genuine and not a copy
limp
adj:lacking strength or energy
substantial
adj:large in amount, value or importance
temporary
adj:lasting or intended to last or be used only for a short time; not permanent
permanent
adj:lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
secondary
adj:less important than sth else
pale
adj:light in color or having little color.
desert
adj:like a desert. n:a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation. v:abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.
popular
adj:liked or enjoyed by a large number of people
susceptible
adj:likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
probable
adj:likely to happen, to exist or to be true
dangerous
adj:likely to injure or harm sb, or to damage or destroy sth
durable
adj:likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker
prone
adj:likely to suffer from sth or to do sth bad
wild
adj:living or growing in natural conditions; not kept in a house or on a farm
Alive
adj:living; not dead
situated
adj:located
lower
adj:located below sth else, especially sth of the same type, or the other of a pair
southern
adj:located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region
indoor
adj:located, done or used inside a building
grim
adj:looking or sounding very serious
dear
adj:loved by or important to sb
inferior
adj:lower in rank, status, or quality. low or lower in position. n:a person lower than another in rank, status, or ability.
latter
adj:lower, next, inferior.situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.
fortunate
adj:lucky
composite
adj:made of different parts or materials
complex
adj:made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
sticky
adj:made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it
artificial
adj:made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural.her skin glowed in the artificial light.
prime
adj:main; most important; basic
noisy
adj:making a lot of noise
quiet
adj:making very little noise
impressive
adj:making you feel admiration, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.
awkward
adj:making you feel embarrassed
comfortable
adj:making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
tragic
adj:making you feel very sad, usually because sb has died or suffered a lot
funny
adj:making you laugh; amusing
much
adj:many, a lot of
corresponding
adj:matching or connected with sth that you have just mentioned
confidential
adj:meant to be kept secret and not told to or shared with other people
high
adj:measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top
wide
adj:measuring a lot from one side to the other
narrow
adj:measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length
short
adj:measuring or covering a small length or distance, or a smaller length or distance than usual
wicked
adj:morally bad
right
adj:morally good, justified, or acceptable. n:that which is morally correct, just, or honorable.
excessive
adj:more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
superfluous
adj:more than you need or want. unnecessary, redundant
utmost
adj:most extreme; greatest.
leading
adj:most important or most successful
premier
adj:most important, famous or successful n:used especially in newspapers, etc. to mean 'prime minister'
rotary
adj:moving in a circle around a central fixed point
graceful
adj:moving in a controlled, attractive way or having a smooth, attractive form
fast
adj:moving or able to move quickly
clumsy
adj:moving or doing things in a very awkward way
downward
adj:moving or leading toward a lower place or level.
nearby
adj:near in position; not far away
late
adj:near the end of a period of time, a person's life, etc.
strenuous
adj:needing great effort and energy. Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.
dependent
adj:needing sb/sth in order to survive or be successful
passive
adj:negative
adverse
adj:negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result
shy
adj:nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
monotonous
adj:never changing and therefore boring
perpetual
adj:never ending or changing.
dead
adj:no longer alive.
stale
adj:no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eat
blind
adj:not able to see
immune
adj:not affected by sth adj:that cannot catch or be affected by a particular disease or illness
tame
adj:not afraid of people, and used to living with them adj:not interesting or exciting
dirty
adj:not clean
partial
adj:not complete or whole
tentative
adj:not definite or certain because you may want to change it later
easy
adj:not difficult; done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems
clean
adj:not dirty
rare
adj:not done, seen, happening, etc. very often
sober
adj:not drunk (= not affected by alcohol) adj:plain and not bright
difficult
adj:not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
roundabout
adj:not following a short direct route; circuitous.
barren
adj:not good enough for plants to grow on it adj:not producing anything useful or successful
solemn
adj:not happy or smiling
shallow
adj:not having much distance between the top or surface and the bottom
vulgar
adj:not having or showing good taste; not polite, elegant or well behaved
trivial
adj:not important or serious; not worth considering petty,negligible
absent
adj:not in a place because of illness, etc.
ill
adj:not in full health; sick.
dull
adj:not interesting or exciting adj:not bright or shiny
peaceful
adj:not involving a war, violence or argument
unlikely
adj:not likely to happen, be done, or be true; improbable.
upright
adj:not lying down, and with the back straight rather than bent
pure
adj:not mixed with anything else; with nothing added
redundant
adj:not needed or useful
special
adj:not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal
weak
adj:not physically strong
spontaneous
adj:not planned but done because you suddenly want to do it
crazy
adj:not sensible; stupid
mild
adj:not severe or strong
mute
adj:not speaking
silent
adj:not speaking
modest
adj:not talking much about your own abilities or possessions
different
adj:not the same as sb/sth; not like sb/sth else
free
adj:not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
ordinary
adj:not unusual or different in any way normal,common
minor
adj:not very large, important or serious
obscure
adj:not well known adj:difficult to understand v:to make it difficult to see, hear or understand sth
rigid
adj:not willing to change their ideas or behaviour adj:very strict and difficult to change
idle
adj:not working hard
immediate
adj:occurring or done at once; instant.
sudden
adj:occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning.
decent
adj:of a good enough standard or quality
better
adj:of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as sth else
primary
adj:of chief importance; principal.
fine
adj:of high quality; good
back
adj:of or at the back of something. n:the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
historical
adj:of or concerning history; concerning past events.
visual
adj:of or connected with seeing or sight
mineral
adj:of or denoting a mineral.
manual
adj:of or done with the hands. n:handbook
linear
adj:of or in lines
Latin
adj:of or in the Latin language n:Latin
national
adj:of or relating to a nation; common to or characteristic of a whole nation.
cognitive
adj:of or relating to cognition.
academic
adj:of or relating to education and scholarship.
textile
adj:of or relating to fabric or weaving. n:a type of cloth or woven fabric.
genetic
adj:of or relating to genes or heredity.
medieval
adj:of or relating to the Middle Ages.
intellectual
adj:of or relating to the intellect. n:a person possessing a highly developed intellect.
dental
adj:of or relating to the teeth.
internal
adj:of or situated on the inside.
best
adj:of the most excellent type or quality
modern
adj:of the present time or recent times
vast
adj:of very great extent or quantity; immense.
gigantic
adj:of very great size or extent; huge or enormous.
lunar
adj:of, determined by, relating to, or resembling the moon.
juvenile
adj:of, for, or relating to young people. n:a young person.
terminal
adj:of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something. ending
foreign
adj:of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own. adj:strange and unfamiliar.
oriental
adj:of, from, or characteristic of East Asia.
outward
adj:of, on, or from the outside.
human
adj:of, relating to, or characteristic of people or human beings. the human body n:a human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien.
industrial
adj:of, relating to, or characterized by industry. a small industrial town
surface
adj:of, relating to, or occurring on the upper or outer part of something.
democratic
adj:of, relating to, or supporting democracy or its principles.
electric
adj:of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity.
variable
adj:often changing; likely to change n:an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.
single
adj:only one; not one of several.
exclusive
adj:only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group
sole
adj:only; single n:the bottom surface of the foot
mechanical
adj:operated by power from an engine adj:done without thinking, like a machine
electrical
adj:operating by or producing electricity.
conservative
adj:opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
inverse
adj:opposite, contrary .opposite in amount or position to sth else
verbal
adj:oral ,relating to or in the form of words. n:a word or words functioning as a verb.
outer
adj:outside; external.
gloomy
adj:overcast, somber, cloudy, sombre.nearly dark, or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad
horizontal
adj:parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.
comparative
adj:perceptible by comparison; relative.
ideal
adj:perfect; most suitable
private
adj:personal
physiological
adj:physiologic
agreeable
adj:pleasant and easy to like
cordial
adj:pleasant and friendly
nice
adj:pleasant, enjoyable or attractive
amiable
adj:pleasant; friendly and easy to like
crisp
adj:pleasantly hard and dry
glad
adj:pleased; happy
elegant
adj:pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
feasible
adj:possible to do easily or conveniently.
formidable
adj:powerful, strong, large
actual
adj:practical, real, realistic, concrete
likely
adj:probable or expected
quarterly
adj:produced or happening every three months
fruitful
adj:producing many useful results
productive
adj:producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.
evil
adj:profoundly immoral and malevolent.
safe
adj:protected from any danger or harm
brisk
adj:quick; busy
greedy
adj:rapacious, avaricious .wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need
precious
adj:rare and worth a lot of money
extreme
adj:reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
genuine
adj:real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial
plausible
adj:reasonable and likely to be true
sensible
adj:reasonable, right adj:intelligent
creative
adj:relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.
casual
adj:relaxed and unconcerned.
applicable
adj:relevant or appropriate.
compulsory
adj:required by law or a rule; obligatory.
necessary
adj:required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential.
liable
adj:responsible by law; legally answerable.
limited
adj:restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.
proper
adj:right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules
steep
adj:rising or falling quickly, not gradually
coarse
adj:rough or loose in texture or grain.
brutal
adj:rude adj:fierce
offensive
adj:rude in a way that causes you to feel upset, insulted or annoyed
logical
adj:seeming natural, reasonable or sensible
radiant
adj:sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.
advisable
adj:sensible，appropriate, suitable, adequate, apposite
intense
adj:serious and often involving a lot of action in a short period of time
fundamental
adj:serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of sth
grave
adj:serious, severe, critical,tomb, mausoleum, sepulture, narrow bed.giving cause for alarm; serious. n:a place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or mound.
various
adj:several different adj:having many different features
round
adj:shaped like a circle or a ball
circular
adj:shaped like a circle; round
oval
adj:shaped like an egg
solar
adj:shiny, sunny
diligent
adj:showing care and effort in your work or duties
heroic
adj:showing extreme courage and admired by many people
sarcastic
adj:showing or expressing sarcasm
indicative
adj:showing or suggesting sth
promising
adj:showing signs of future success.
sincere
adj:showing what you really think or feel
humble
adj:showing you do not think that you are as important as other people
timid
adj:shy and nervous; not brave
identical
adj:similar in every detail; exactly alike.four girls in identical green outfits.
overhead
adj:situated above the level of the head.
underground
adj:situated beneath the surface of the ground.
shady
adj:situated in or full of shade.
eastern
adj:situated in the east, or directed toward or facing the east.
inland
adj:situated in the interior of a country rather than on the coast.the deserts of inland Australia
northern
adj:situated in the north, or directed toward or facing the north.
western
adj:situated in the west, or directed toward or facing the west.
inner
adj:situated inside or further in; internal. n:the inner part of something.
interior
adj:situated within or inside; relating to the inside; inner.
asleep
adj:sleeping
marginal
adj:small and not important adj:not part of a main or important group or situation
compact
adj:smaller than is usual for things of the same kind
flat
adj:smooth and even; without marked lumps or indentations. n:house
negligible
adj:so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
south
adj:southern, southwardly
concrete
adj:specific, particular, definite
extravagant
adj:spending a lot more money or using a lot more of sth than you can afford or than is necessary
faithful
adj:staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief
prominent
adj:sticking out from sth
intermittent
adj:stopping and starting often over a period of time, but not regularly
peculiar
adj:strange or odd; unusual.
odd
adj:strange or unusual
queer
adj:strange or unusual n:a homosexual man.
rigorous
adj:strict, stringent, tight, severe, rigid
sturdy
adj:strong and not easily damaged
effective
adj:successful in producing a desired or intended result.
abrupt
adj:sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
significant
adj:sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
implicit
adj:suggested without being directly expressed
apt
adj:suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
fitting
adj:suitable or right for the occasion
appropriate
adj:suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances
conscientious
adj:taking care to do things carefully and correctly
horrible
adj:terrible, awful, dreadful, fearful, formidable
visible
adj:that can be seen
malignant
adj:that cannot be controlled and is likely to cause death
invisible
adj:that cannot be seen
mortal
adj:that cannot live for ever and must die
waterproof
adj:that does not let water through or that cannot be damaged by water v:to make sth waterproof
vain
adj:that does not produce the result you want
prevalent
adj:that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place
usual
adj:that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases
portable
adj:that is easy to carry or to move
valid
adj:that is legally or officially acceptable
urgent
adj:that needs to be dealt with or happen immediately
fertile
adj:that plants grow well in
desirable
adj:that you would like to have or do; worth having or doing
optimum
adj:the best possible; producing the best possible results. peak.
foremost
adj:the most important or famous; in a position at the front
equal
adj:the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else
fat
adj:thick or wide n:a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.
slender
adj:thin in an attractive or elegant way
slim
adj:thin, in a way that is attractive
good
adj:to be desired or approved of.
tedious
adj:too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous.
absolute
adj:total and complete
deaf
adj:unable to hear anything or unable to hear very well
illiterate
adj:unable to read or write. n:a person who is unable to read or write.
dumb
adj:unable to speak
restless
adj:unable to stay still or be happy where you are, because you are bored or need a change
lame
adj:unable to walk well because of an injury to the leg or foot
straightforward
adj:uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.
extraordinary
adj:unexpected, surprising or strange
sad
adj:unhappy or showing unhappiness
ugly
adj:unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
bad
adj:unpleasant; full of problems
remarkable
adj:unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice
strange
adj:unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand
exceptional
adj:unusually good adj:very unusual
reluctant
adj:unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
elderly
adj:used as a polite word for old
domestic
adj:used in the home; connected with the home or family
competitive
adj:used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
mutual
adj:used to describe feelings that two or more people have for each other equally, or actions that affect two or more people equally
particular
adj:used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
mere
adj:used when you want to emphasize how small, unimportant, etc. sb/sth is
outdoor
adj:used, happening or located outside rather than in a building
nuclear
adj:using, producing or resulting from nuclear energy
ambiguous
adj:vague. equivocal.
vigorous
adj:very active, determined or full of energy
furious
adj:very angry
awful
adj:very bad or unpleasant
disastrous
adj:very bad, harmful or unsuccessful
diverse
adj:very different from each other and of various kinds
wonderful
adj:very good, pleasant or enjoyable
tremendous
adj:very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
overwhelming
adj:very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react
profound
adj:very great; felt or experienced very strongly
lofty
adj:very high and impressive
imperative
adj:very important and needing immediate attention or action
great
adj:very large; much bigger than average in size or quantity
outstanding
adj:very obvious or important
earnest
adj:very serious and sincere
acute
adj:very serious or severe adj:less than 90˚
ridiculous
adj:very silly or unreasonable
slight
adj:very small in degree
tiny
adj:very small in size or amount
weary
adj:very tired, especially after you have been working hard or doing sth for a long time
hostile
adj:very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight
miserable
adj:very unhappy or uncomfortable
terrible
adj:very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened
valuable
adj:very useful or important
feeble
adj:very weak
vicious
adj:violent and cruel
keen
adj:wanting to do sth or wanting sth to happen very much
humid
adj:warm and damp
cosy
adj:warm, comfortable and safe, especially because of being small or confined
vulnerable
adj:weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally
heavy
adj:weighing a lot; difficult to lift or move
notorious
adj:well known for being bad
entire
adj:whole, total
broad
adj:wide
classical
adj:widely accepted and used for a long time; traditional in style or idea
brave
adj:willing to do things which are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
anonymous
adj:with a name that is not known or that is not made public
dark
adj:with no or very little light, especially because it is night adj:having a colour that is close to black
empty
adj:with no people or things inside
blunt
adj:without a sharp edge or point
bankrupt
adj:without enough money to pay what you owe
prospective
adj;expected to do sth or to become sth
grateful
adj： mild, acceptable, good-natured. feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.I'm very grateful to you for all your help.
patient
adj：able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
beneficial
adj：advantageous, favorable, favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
unanimous
adj：if a decision or an opinion is unanimous , it is agreed or shared by everyone in a group
direct
adj：immediate, plump, first-hand. there was no direct flight that day
dominant
adj：most important, powerful, or influential.
faulty
adj：not perfect; not working or made correctly adj:wrong or containing mistakes, often resulting in bad decisions
lonely
adj：unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to
near
adv: close, close to, approximately, easy
tomorrow
adv: on the day after today. n:the day after today.
last
adv:after anyone or anything else; at the end
overnight
adv:during or for the night
meanwhile
adv:in the intervening period of time.
clockwise
adv:moving around in the same direction as the hands of a clock
nothing
adv:not at all.
straight
adv:not in a curve or at an angle; in a straight line
most
adv:to the greatest extent.
favorable
advantageous, beneficial expressing approval.
fond
affectionate, compliant, fond, loving, obedient, pliable having a strong preference or liking for I'm very fond of Mike
engagement
affiance, wedding contract a formal agreement to get married.
so-called
alleged,next on the list are so-called "soft" chemicals like phosphorous acid.
independent
alone, by oneself，single, sole free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. the study is totally independent of central government。
full
ample, abundant
wealth
an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
step
an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running.Ron took a step back .
benefit
an advantage or profit gained from something.
compromise
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
helicopter
an aircraft without wings that has large blades on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
enclosure
an area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier.The Park itself has many other attractions, such as woodland walks, deer enclosures and wild boar areas.
ballet
an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during the 19th century, is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe shoes.However, with modern ballet dance comes greater foot support through modern pointe ballet shoes and trained technique.
bean
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants.We went to Notcutts and bought some compost since my bean seedlings are growing into triffids and need planting out ASAP.
equator
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°.UV intensity falls as one moves from the equator toward Earth's poles, increasing latitude.
hospital
an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people. My doctor has referred me to the eye clinic at the local hospital for surgical treatment.
stamp
an instrument for stamping a pattern or mark, in particular an engraved or inked block or die. Hathaway used a variety of stamps to mark his tools.
aesthetic
artistic
which
asking for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set. which are the best varieties of grapes for long keeping?
above
at a higher level or layer.place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above.
conscious
awareness, realization, notice
joy
be willing to，happiness，pleasure a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. tears of joy
intrinsic
belonging naturally; essential.access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.
flower
blossom, bloom, inflorescence, fancy pattern.
honorable
bringing or worthy of honor. this is the only honorable course
reed
bulrush, rush.a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in water or on marshy ground.
hot
burning, eager, ardent, popular.having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
oral
by word of mouth; spoken rather than written.
soda
carbonated water (originally made with sodium bicarbonate) drunk alone or with liquor or wine. a whiskey and soda.
nurse
care,feed, serve. feed (a baby) at the breast. lionesses who were nursing their own cubs. a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.To be valuable health care practitioners, nurses must commit to lifelong learning.
discreet
careful, cautious, prudent.careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.we made some discreet inquiries
cautious
careful, prudent,attentive, thoroughgoing
corn
cereal, grain.
innocent
cherry, childlike, virgin, virginal affirmed, allowable, allowed。 not guilty of a crime or offense.
viewpoint
claim, proposition, stand, assertion, position.
first
coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st. his first wife
proud
complacent, pleased having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance.
responsible
conceited, liable
wholesome
conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.
serial
consisting of, forming part of, or taking place in a series.a serial publication.
consistent
constant, persistent
illegal
contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
tent
cover with or as if with a tent.
extensive
covering or affecting a large area.
guilty
culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing. the police will soon discover who the guilty party is.
appointment
date, engagement,agreement, stipulation
beloved
dearly loved.Admire the two very belated Birthday cards and the pictures of my dearly beloved and much missed Labrador dog!
strict
demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed.my father was very strict.
worthy
deserving effort, attention, or respect. generous donations to worthy causes 同义词: virtuous, righteous, good, moral, ethical, upright, upstanding, high-minded, principled, exemplary, law-abiding, irreproachable, blameless, guiltless, unimpeachable, honest, honorable, reputable, decent, respectable, noble, meritorious, pure, saintly, angelic
evolution
development, growth, fruition, advancement
unlike
different, dissimilar or different from each other.
contribution
donation, offering.a gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
systematic
done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.a systematic search of the whole city.
solitary
done or existing alone.I live a pretty solitary life.
stem
dry. n:the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.
patent
easily recognizable; obvious. a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
clear
easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.the voice on the telephone was clear and strong
technician
engineer,a person employed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in a laboratory.
sufficient
enough; adequate.a small income that was sufficient for her needs.
indispensable
essential,necessary.absolutely necessary.he made himself indispensable to the parish priest
playground
exercise yard an outdoor area provided for children to play on, especially at a school or public park.
numerous
existing in large numbers, many
abundant
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.there was abundant evidence to support the theory.
immense
extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
inclusive
far-reaching, thorough，broad，comprehensive including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required. the price is inclusive, with few incidentals.
desperate
feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
convenient
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans.I phoned your office to confirm that this date is convenient.
soccer
football
dry
free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist. the jacket kept me warm and dry
corridor
galler, porch, verandah, veranda
breach
gap, cleft, rift, chasm, chink，invade
tribute
gift, present, giving.an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.the video is a tribute to the musicals of the '40s.
loyal
giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.he remained loyal to the government.
cemetery
graveyard, churchyard,a burial ground; a graveyard.
peanut
groundnut, earthnut, goober, earth pea
stadium
gym,a sports arena with tiers of seats for spectators.
swift
happening quickly or promptly. a remarkably swift recovery
artistic
having or revealing natural creative skill. my lack of artistic ability.
impatient
having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
skillful
having or showing skill.a skillful infielder同义词: expert, accomplished, skilled, masterly, master, virtuoso,
typical
having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.a typical day.
housing
houses and apartments considered collectively.
passport
identification,I now turn to the other provisions of the bill relating to our passports and travel documents.
entry
import, importation, entrance，estuary, bayou, outfall, embouchure, debouchment an act of going or coming in. an item written or printed in a diary, list, ledger, or reference book. a person or thing competing in a race or competition.
incredible
impossible to believe.
crude
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. crude oil.
sound
in good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.they returned safe and sound.
futile
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
personal
individual . of, affecting, or belonging to a particular person rather than to anyone else.
secure
insure,firm,safe,insure
access
interview, call, pay a visit,passageway, route, thoroughfare, chain
analytic
involving the careful, systematic study of something
expedition
journey, levy troops, attack, certification, trip
confusion
lack of understanding; uncertainty.
ignorant
lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.
massive
large and heavy or solid. a massive rampart of stone.
infinite
limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.
position
location, place. a place where someone or something is located or has been put.
chronic
long, enduring, confirmed,extended, of long standing, long-range, long-standing, standing.
subordinate
lower in rank or position.his subordinate officers
fortune
luck, chance, fate, lot, destiny
wooden
made of wood . like or characteristic of wood.
careful
making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.I begged him to be more careful.
preferable
more desirable or suitable.lower interest rates were preferable to higher ones.
movement
motion, bill, proposal, measure
motion
movement, sports, sport, campaign, move the action or process of moving or being moved.
property
n :a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively. n: an attribute, quality, or characteristic of something.
operation
n ：action, surgery, work
band
n: a flat, thin strip or loop of material put around something, typically to hold it together or to decorate it.
nut
n: a fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel. v:gather nuts.
estate
n: a large area of land, usually in the country, that is owned by one person or family
era
n: a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. his death marked the end of an era
white
n: blank, clear, bright, plain, snowy
shirt
n: blouse, underclothes, undergarments
diagram
n: chart, graph. a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
type
n: class, style, genre, stamp
cooperative
n: cooperation, collective, artel, commune, cartel adj:coadjutant
detail
n: detailed information, particular, item, aspect, element
sand
n: gravel, emery, granule
residence
n: home. a person's home; the place where someone lives.
site
n: location. space .place n: a website. v:fix or build (something) in a particular place. set up, install, put up, instal.
drawer
n: locker n:painter
ridge
n: mountain range .a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.
surname
n: name, last name, family name
compartment
n: one of the separate sections which a coach/car on a train is divided into
twin
n: one of two children or animals born at the same birth.
furnace
n: oven, stove, hearth, fire, grate on the ear
identification
n: passport n: identity card
frame
n: picture n:a strong border or structure of wood, metal, etc. that holds a picture, door, piece of glass, etc. in position
poetry
n: poem, verse, poesy
microphone
n: receiver, mike, transmitter, receptor
implication
n: something that is suggested or indirectly stated (= sth that is implied)
nail
n: tack n:a thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes
label
n: tag v:mark, tag, bid, tender, put a mark
adolescent
n: teenager, youngster, hobbledehoy, teeny, callant
semester
n: term, school term
expense
n: the cost required for something; the money spent on something.we had ordered suits at great expense.
difficulty
n: the state or condition of being difficult.
senate
n: upper house, senior statesmen's assembly
piston
n: valve
dress
n: woman's clothing, woman's dress, woman's gown v: gown, wear
headmaster
n:(especially in private schools) the man in charge of a school; the principal.
monster
n:(in stories) an imaginary creature that is very large, ugly and frightening
parliament
n:(in the UK) the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
law
n:France, rule, sample,legislation, codex
airconditioning
n:Heaters and airconditioning mastered weather for us.
weekend
n:Saturday and Sunday
champagne
n:a French sparkling white wine (= one with bubbles) that is drunk on special occasions
bubble
n:a ball of air or gas in a liquid, or a ball of air inside a solid substance such as glass
moss
n:a bog, especially a peat bog. n:a small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in low carpets or rounded cushions in damp habitats and reproducing by means of spores released from stalked capsules.
dictionary
n:a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage.
scout
n:a boy or girl who is a member of the Scouts
house
n:a building for people to live in, usually for one family
library
n:a building in which collections of books, CDs, newspapers, etc. are kept for people to read, study or borrow
temple
n:a building used for the worship of a god or gods, especially in religions other than Christianity
prison
n:a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial
firm
n:a business or company
postcard
n:a card for sending a message by mail without an envelope, typically having a photograph or other illustration on one side.
reason
n:a cause or an explanation for sth that has happened or that sb has done
funeral
n:a ceremony, usually a religious one, for burying or cremating (= burning) a dead person
effect
n:a change that sb/sth causes in sb/sth else; a result
variation
n:a change, especially in the amount or level of sth
calcium
n:a chemical element. Calcium is a soft silver-white metal that is found in bones, teeth and chalk .
hydrogen
n:a chemical element. Hydrogen is a gas that is the lightest of all the elements. It combines with oxygen to form water.
iron
n:a chemical element. Iron is a hard strong metal that is used to make steel and is also found in small quantities in blood and food.
orphan
n:a child whose parents are dead
complication
n:a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty.
tissue
n:a collection of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants
analogy
n:a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features; a feature that is similar
circle
n:a completely round flat shape
model
n:a copy of sth, usually smaller than the original object
mask
n:a covering for part or all of the face, worn to hide or protect it
veil
n:a covering of very thin transparent material worn, especially by women, to protect or hide the face, or as part of a hat, etc.
rainbow
n:a curved band of different colours that appears in the sky when the sun shines through rain
hook
n:a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.
anniversary
n:a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
specification
n:a detailed description of how sth is, or should be, designed or made
valve
n:a device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas, letting it move in one direction only
discrepancy
n:a difference between two or more things that should be the same
setback
n:a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse
layoff
n:a discharge, especially temporary, of a worker or workers.
chicken
n:a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.
illustration
n:a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, etc. especially one that explains sth
nightmare
n:a dream that is very frightening or unpleasant
coffee
n:a drink made from the roasted and ground beanlike seeds of a tropical shrub, served hot or iced.
phenomenon
n:a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
terror
n:a feeling of extreme fear
fright
n:a feeling of fear
excitement
n:a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
horror
n:a feeling of great shock, fear or disgust
spite
n:a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset sb
battle
n:a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
profit
n:a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
guarantee
n:a firm promise that you will do sth or that sth will happen
stereotype
n:a fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality
shelf
n:a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard/closet, bookcase , etc., for things to be placed on
envelope
n:a flat paper container used for sending letters in
medal
n:a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to the winner of a competition or to sb who has been brave, for example in war
plate
n:a flat, usually round, dish that you put food on
rose
n:a flower with a sweet smell that grows on a bush with thorns (= sharp points) on its stems
ceremony
n:a formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.
rack
n:a framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things.
bowling
n:a game in which players roll heavy balls (called bowls ) along a special track towards a group of pins (= bottle-shaped objects) and try to knock over as many of them as possible
rake
n:a garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal points at the end, used for gathering fallen leaves and making soil smooth
sister
n:a girl or woman who has the same mother and father as another person
coalition
n:a government formed by two or more political parties working together
regime
n:a government, especially an authoritarian one.
triumph
n:a great success, achievement or victory
empire
n:a group of countries or states that are controlled by one ruler or government
committee
n:a group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group.
category
n:a group of people or things with particular features in common
club
n:a group of people who meet together regularly, for a particular activity, sport, etc.
tribe
n:a group of related animals or plants
class
n:a group of students who are taught together
sort
n:a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way
beard
n:a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.
glass
n:a hard, usually transparent, substance used, for example, for making windows and bottles n:cup
bell
n:a hollow metal object, often shaped like a cup, that makes a ringing sound when hit by a small piece of metal inside it; the sound that it makes
hole
n:a hollow space in sth solid or in the surface of sth
gay
n:a homosexual, especially a man. adj:(of a person, especially a man) homosexual.
sovereign
n:a king or queen
flood
n:a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
city
n:a large and important town
plantation
n:a large area of land, especially in a hot country, where crops such as coffee, sugar, rubber, etc. are grown
star
n:a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night
void
n:a large empty space adj:not valid or legal
cave
n:a large hole in the side of a hill or under the ground
liver
n:a large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates, involved in many metabolic processes. n:a person who lives in a specified way.
piano
n:a large musical instrument played by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard. The sound is produced by small hammers hitting the metal strings inside the piano .
epidemic
n:a large number of cases of a particular disease happening at the same time in a particular community
lion
n:a large powerful animal of the cat family, that hunts in groups and lives in parts of Africa and southern Asia. Lions have yellowish-brown fur and the male has a mane (= long thick hair round its neck).
chamber
n:a large room used for formal or public events. n:a private room, typically a bedroom.
pillar
n:a large round stone, metal or wooden post that is used to support a bridge, the roof of a building, etc., especially when it is also decorative
liner
n:a large ship that carries passengers
legislation
n:a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament n:the process of making and passing laws
principle
n:a law, a rule or a theory that sth is based on
chief
n:a leader or ruler of a people or clan.
standard
n:a level of quality, especially one that people think is acceptable
canoe
n:a light narrow boat which you move along in the water with a paddle
frontier
n:a line or border separating two countries.
outline
n:a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram.
circumference
n:a line that goes around a circle or any other curved shape; the length of this line
shampoo
n:a liquid soap that is used for washing your hair; a similar liquid used for cleaning carpets, furniture covers or a car
paint
n:a liquid that is put on surfaces to give them a particular colour; a layer of this liquid when it has dried on a surface v: to cover a surface or object with paint
perfume
n:a liquid, often made from flowers, that you put on your skin to make yourself smell nice
fluid
n:a liquid; a substance that can flow
burden
n:a load, especially a heavy one.
banana
n:a long curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft flesh, that grows on trees in hot countries
counter
n:a long flat surface over which goods are sold or business is done in a shop/store, bank, etc.
slot
n:a long narrow opening, into which you put or fit sth
carrot
n:a long pointed orange root vegetable n:a reward promised to sb in order to persuade them to do sth
bar
n:a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon.
line
n:a long thin mark on a surface
shaft
n:a long, narrow, usually vertical passage in a building or underground, used especially for a lift/elevator or as a way of allowing air in or out
board
n:a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes.
slipper
n:a loose soft shoe that you wear in the house
wheel
n:a machine or structure having a wheel as its essential part.
pump
n:a machine that is used to force liquid, gas or air into or out of sth
bachelor
n:a man who has never been married
master
n:a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.he acceded to his master's wishes v: acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art). I never mastered Latin v:gain control of; overcome. I managed to master my fears
gentleman
n:a man who is polite and well educated, who has excellent manners and always behaves well
wife
n:a married woman considered in relation to her husband.
lottery
n:a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
restraint
n:a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget.
rate
n:a measurement of the speed at which sth happens
senator
n:a member of a senate
letter
n:a message that is written down or printed on paper and usually put in an envelope and sent to sb
sausage
n:a mixture of finely chopped meat, fat, bread, etc. in a long tube of skin, cooked and eaten whole or served cold in thin slices
signal
n:a movement or sound that you make to give sb information, instructions, a warning, etc.
gesture
n:a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning
ditch
n:a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field. v:provide with ditches.
pencil
n:a narrow piece of wood, or a metal or plastic case, containing a black or coloured substance, used for drawing or writing
country
n:a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
river
n:a natural flow of water that continues in a long line across land to the sea/ocean
challenge
n:a new or difficult task that tests sb's ability and skill
editorial
n:a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue.
journal
n:a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession
pad
n:a number of pieces of paper for writing or drawing on, that are fastened together at one edge n:the soft part under the foot of a cat, dog, etc.
bundle
n:a number of things tied or wrapped together; sth that is wrapped up
picture
n:a painting or drawing.
segment
n:a part of sth that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately
throat
n:a passage in the neck through which food and air pass on their way into the body; the front part of the neck
week
n:a period of seven days, either from Monday to Sunday or from Sunday to Saturday
gap
n:a period of time when sth stops, or between two events
native
n:a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.
judge
n:a person in a court who has the authority to decide how criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions
ancestor
n:a person in your family who lived a long time ago
inhabitant
n:a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
customer
n:a person or an organization that buys sth from a shop/store or business
landlord
n:a person or company from whom you rent a room, a house, an office, etc.
exception
n:a person or thing that is not included in a general statement
stranger
n:a person that you do not know
guest
n:a person that you have invited to your house or to a particular event that you are paying for
predecessor
n:a person who did a job before sb else
vegetarian
n:a person who does not eat meat or fish
driver
n:a person who drives a vehicle
messenger
n:a person who gives a message to sb or who delivers messages to people as a job
speaker
n:a person who gives a talk or makes a speech
executive
n:a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization
holder
n:a person who has or owns the thing mentioned n:A holder is a container in which you put an object, usually in order to protect it or to keep it in place.
enemy
n:a person who hates sb or who acts or speaks against sb/sth
assistant
n:a person who helps or supports sb, usually in their job
officer
n:a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces n:a person who is in a position of authority in the government or a large organization
librarian
n:a person who is in charge of or works in a library
manager
n:a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop/store or a similar organization or part of one
participant
n:a person who is taking part in an activity or event
governor
n:a person who is the official head of a country or region that is governed by another country
lawyer
n:a person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents
passenger
n:a person who is travelling in a car, bus, train, plane or ship and who is not driving it or working on it
candidate
n:a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
scholar
n:a person who knows a lot about a particular subject because they have studied it in detail
resident
n:a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
shopkeeper
n:a person who owns or manages a shop/store, usually a small one
grocer
n:a person who owns, manages or works in a shop/store selling food and other things used in the home
musician
n:a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job
recipient
n:a person who receives sth
monarch
n:a person who rules a country, for example a king or a queen
ruler
n:a person who rules or governs
spy
n:a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.
scientist
n:a person who studies one or more of the natural sciences (= for example, physics, chemistry and biology)
philosopher
n:a person who studies or writes about philosophy
client
n:a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization
bully
n:a person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people
practitioner
n:a person who works in a profession, especially medicine or law
poet
n:a person who writes poems
politician
n:a person whose job is concerned with politics, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
architect
n:a person whose job is designing buildings, etc.
waiter
n:a person whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant, etc.
shepherd
n:a person whose job is to take care of sheep
friend
n:a person you know well and like, and who is not usually a member of your family
weird
n:a person's destiny. adj:suggesting something supernatural; uncanny.
hero
n:a person, especially a man, who is admired by many people for doing sth brave or good
champion
n:a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
view
n:a personal opinion about sth; an attitude towards sth
drawing
n:a picture made using a pencil or pen rather than paint
patch
n:a piece of cloth or other material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point.
fixture
n:a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle.
bed
n:a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress and coverings. n:an area of ground, typically in a garden, where flowers and plants are grown.
table
n:a piece of furniture that consists of a flat top supported by legs
necklace
n:a piece of jewellery consisting of a chain, string of beads , etc. worn around the neck v:to kill sb by putting a burning car tyre around their neck
orchard
n:a piece of land planted with fruit trees.
island
n:a piece of land surrounded by water.
rag
n:a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things.
vest
n:a piece of underwear worn under a shirt, etc. next to the skin
corner
n:a place or angle where two or more sides or edges meet.
clinic
n:a place or hospital department where outpatients are given medical treatment or advice, especially of a specialist nature.
school
n:a place where children go to be educated
basin
n:a place where the earth's surface is lower than in other areas of the world
intersection
n:a place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other
policy
n:a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc.
strategy
n:a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
shuttle
n:a plane, bus or train that travels regularly between two places
herb
n:a plant with a soft stem that dies down after flowering
limit
n:a point at which sth stops being possible or existing
socialism
n:a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
tractor
n:a powerful vehicle with two large and two smaller wheels, used especially for pulling farm machinery
diamond
n:a precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.
jewel
n:a precious stone such as a diamond, ruby , etc.
enterprise
n:a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.
concert
n:a public performance of music
amount
n:a quantity of sth
shorthand
n:a quick way of writing using special signs or abbreviations, used especially to record what sb is saying
scale
n:a range of levels or numbers used for measuring sth
pretext
n:a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
pillow
n:a rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers, foam rubber, or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying down.
indication
n:a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling
consequence
n:a result of sth that has happened
car
n:a road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine and able to carry a small number of people.
living-room
n:a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
lavatory
n:a room or compartment with a toilet and washbasin; a bathroom.
basement
n:a room or rooms in a building, partly or completely below the level of the ground
studio
n:a room where an artist, photographer, sculptor, etc., works.
draft
n:a rough written version of sth that is not yet in its final form
circuit
n:a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place.
orange
n:a round citrus fruit with thick reddish-yellow skin and a lot of sweet juice
apple
n:a round fruit with shiny red or green skin and firm white flesh
peach
n:a round fruit with soft red and yellow skin, yellow flesh and a large rough seed inside
token
n:a round piece of metal or plastic used instead of money to operate some machines or as a form of payment n:something that is a symbol of a feeling, a fact, an event, etc.
dome
n:a round roof with a circular base
cabbage
n:a round vegetable with large green, purplish-red or white leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked
onion
n:a round vegetable with many layers inside each other and a brown, red or white skin. Onions have a strong smell and flavour.
experiment
n:a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge
physicist
n:a scientist who studies physics
paragraph
n:a section of a piece of writing, usually consisting of several sentences dealing with a single subject. The first sentence of a paragraph starts on a new line.
campaign
n:a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim
pneumonia
n:a serious illness affecting one or both lungs that makes breathing difficult
system
n:a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, in particular.
suite
n:a set of rooms, especially in a hotel
attitude
n:a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
chart
n:a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram. graph ,figure
layer
n:a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body.
tanker
n:a ship or lorry/truck that carries oil, gas or petrol/gas in large quantities
slogan
n:a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising.
note
n:a short piece of writing to help you remember sth
anecdote
n:a short, interesting or amusing story about a real person or event n: fantastic story
sketch
n:a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details
pace
n:a single step taken when walking or running. v:walk at a steady and consistent speed, especially back and forth and as an expression of one's anxiety or annoyance.
unit
n:a single thing, person or group that is complete by itself but can also form part of sth larger
activity
n:a situation in which sth is happening or a lot of things are being done
war
n:a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time
peace
n:a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area n:the state of being calm or quiet
hardship
n:a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.
penny
n:a small British coin and unit of money. There are 100 pence in one pound (£1).
snack
n:a small amount of food eaten between meals. v:eat a snack.
rabbit
n:a small animal with soft fur, long ears and a short tail. Rabbits live in holes in the ground or are kept as pets or for food.
insect
n:a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.
notebook
n:a small book of plain paper for writing notes in
button
n:a small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
biscuit
n:a small flat dry cake for one person, usually sweet, and baked until crisp
pearl
n:a small hard shiny white ball that forms inside the shell of an oyster and is of great value as a jewel
fairy
n:a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers, especially a female one.
ant
n:a small insect that lives in highly organized groups. There are many types of ant .
doll
n:a small model of a human figure, often one of a baby or girl, used as a child's toy.
tag
n:a small piece of paper, cloth, plastic, etc. attached to sth to identify it or give information about it
cafe
n:a small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.
cabin
n:a small room on a ship in which you live or sleep
cell
n:a small room without much furniture in which a monk or nun lives n:the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells .
dot
n:a small round mark, especially one that is printed
pill
n:a small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed whole.
saucer
n:a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is shaped like this
pebble
n:a small stone made smooth and round by the action of water or sand.
fuse
n:a small wire or device inside a piece of electrical equipment that breaks and stops the current if the flow of electricity is too strong
cup
n:a small, bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle.
cap
n:a soft hat that fits closely and is worn for a particular purpose
strawberry
n:a soft red fruit with very small yellow seeds on the surface, that grows on a low plant
cylinder
n:a solid or hollow figure with round ends and long straight sides
nephew
n:a son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
vacuum
n:a space that is completely empty of all substances, including all air or other gas
key
n:a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking a door, starting a car, etc.
panel
n:a square or rectangular piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall
threat
n:a statement in which you tell sb that you will punish or harm them, especially if they do not do what you want
premise
n:a statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument
complaint
n:a statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
assurance
n:a statement that sth will certainly be true or will certainly happen, particularly when there has been doubt about it
memorial
n:a statue, stone, etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died
thorn
n:a stiff, sharp-pointed, straight or curved woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.
myth
n:a story from ancient times, especially one that was told to explain natural events or to describe the early history of a people; this type of story
diameter
n:a straight line going from one side of a circle or any other round object to the other side, passing through the centre
avenue
n:a street in a town or city n:a wide straight road with trees on both sides, especially one leading to a big house
whisky
n:a strong alcoholic drink made from malted grain. It is sometimes drunk with water and/or ice.
enthusiasm
n:a strong feeling of excitement and interest in sth and a desire to become involved in it
belief
n:a strong feeling that sth/sb exists or is true; confidence that sth/sb is good or right
steel
n:a strong hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon
bridge
n:a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.
fountain
n:a structure from which water is sent up into the air by a pump , used to decorate parks and gardens/yards
building
n:a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
donkey
n:a stupid or foolish person.
topic
n:a subject that you talk, write or learn about
soap
n:a substance that you use with water for washing your body
disaster
n:a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
emergency
n:a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it
bribe
n:a sum of money or sth valuable that you give or offer to sb to persuade them to help you, especially by doing sth dishonest
debt
n:a sum of money that sb owes
stock
n:a supply of goods that is available for sale in a shop/store
miracle
n:a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.
cake
n:a sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, etc. that is baked in an oven. Cakes are made in various shapes and sizes and are often decorated, for example with cream or icing .
tree
n:a tall plant that can live a long time. Trees have a thick central wooden stem (the trunk ) from which branches grow, usually with leaves on them.
monitor
n:a television screen used to show particular kinds of information; a screen that shows information from a computer
tar
n:a thick black sticky liquid that becomes hard when cold. Tar is obtained from coal and is used especially in making roads.
oil
n:a thick liquid that is found in rock underground
log
n:a thick piece of wood that is cut from or has fallen from a tree n:an official record of events during a particular period of time, especially a journey on a ship or plane
thread
n:a thin string of cotton, wool, silk, etc. used for sewing or making cloth
weapon
n:a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.
object
n:a thing that can be seen and touched, but is not alive n:an aim or a purpose
complement
n:a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
event
n:a thing that happens, especially one of importance.
result
n:a thing that is caused or produced because of sth else
fact
n:a thing that is indisputably the case.
incentive
n:a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
testimony
n:a thing that shows that sth else exists or is true
heading
n:a title printed at the top of a page or at the beginning of a section of a book
hammer
n:a tool with a handle and a heavy metal head, used for breaking things or hitting nails
substance
n:a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
paradigm
n:a typical example or pattern of something; a model.
pint
n:a unit for measuring liquids and some dry goods. There are 8 pints in a gallon, equal to 0.568 of a litre in the UK and some other countries, and 0.473 of a litre in the US.
second
n:a unit for measuring time. There are 60 seconds in one minute. n:an item that is sold at a lower price than usual because it is not perfect
ounce
n:a unit for measuring weight, ¹⁄₁₆ of a pound, equal to 28.35 grams
acre
n:a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (0.405 hectare).
mile
n:a unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards (approximately 1.609 kilometers).
inch
n:a unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).
pickup
n:a vehicle with low sides and no roof at the back used, for example, by farmers n:an improvement
tiger
n:a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia but becoming increasingly rare.
passion
n:a very strong feeling of love, hatred, anger, enthusiasm, etc.
effort
n:a vigorous or determined attempt.
coupon
n:a voucher entitling the holder to a discount for a particular product.
remedy
n:a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation n:drug, medicine, cure
bomb
n:a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown
gun
n:a weapon that is used for firing bullets or shells
sword
n:a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle
salt
n:a white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food. v:season or preserve with salt.
statesman
n:a wise, experienced and respected political leader
rail
n:a wooden or metal bar placed around sth as a barrier or to provide support
stake
n:a wooden or metal post that is pointed at one end and pushed into the ground in order to support sth, mark a particular place, etc.
term
n:a word or phrase used as the name of sth, especially one connected with a particular type of language
masterpiece
n:a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.
tablet
n:a writing pad. n:a small round solid piece of medicine that you swallow
inventory
n:a written list of all the objects, furniture, etc. in a particular building
lemon
n:a yellow citrus fruit with a lot of sour juice. Slices of lemon and lemon juice are used in cooking and drinks.
bronze
n:a yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin.
appendix
n:accessory, appendant, garniture, furniture
practice
n:action rather than ideas
tape
n:adhesive plaster, rubberized fabric n:tape measure
management
n:administration, board
arrival
n:advent.the action or process of arriving.
Easter
n:also Easter Day, Easter Sunday
brush
n:an act of brushing v:remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing.
choice
n:an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose
poke
n:an act of poking someone or something. v:jab or prod (someone or something), especially with one's finger.
bath
n:an act or process of immersing and washing one's body in a large container of water. v:wash (someone) while immersing him or her in a container of water.
role
n:an actor's part in a play, movie, etc..
squirrel
n:an agile tree-dwelling rodent with a bushy tail, typically feeding on nuts and seeds.
dose
n:an amount of a medicine or a drug that is taken once, or regularly over a period of time n:an amount of sth
sum
n:an amount of money
scholarship
n:an amount of money given to sb by an organization to help pay for their education
bill
n:an amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges.
pension
n:an amount of money paid regularly by a government or company to sb who is considered to be too old or too ill/sick to work
fee
n:an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
saving
n:an amount of sth such as time or money that you do not need to use or spend
camel
n:an animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back, used in desert countries for riding on or for carrying goods
slum
n:an area of a city that is very poor and where the houses are dirty and in bad condition
lawn
n:an area of ground covered in short grass in a garden/yard or park, or used for playing a game on
grass
n:an area of ground covered with grass n:a person, usually a criminal, who tells the police about sb's criminal activities and plans
swamp
n:an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing
yard
n:an area outside a building, usually with a hard surface and a surrounding wall
limb
n:an arm or a leg; a similar part of an animal, such as a wing
reservation
n:an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you
account
n:an arrangement that sb has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
insurance
n:an arrangement with a company in which you pay them regular amounts of money and they agree to pay the costs, for example, if you die or are ill/sick, or if you lose or damage sth
acquisition
n:an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
rebellion
n:an attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence
revolution
n:an attempt, by a large number of people, to change the government of a country, especially by violent action
prize
n:an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc. or who does very good work
finish
n:an end or final part or stage of something. v:bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete.
acrobat
n:an entertainer who performs gymnastic feats.
formal
n:an evening gown. adj:officially sanctioned or recognized.
improvement
n:an example or instance of improving or being improved.
instance
n:an example or single occurrence of something. v:cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an instance or example.
definition
n:an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary; the act of stating the meanings of words and phrases
levy
n:an extra amount of money that has to be paid, especially as a tax to the government
bonus
n:an extra amount of money that is added to a payment, especially to sb's wages as a reward
vision
n:an idea or a picture in your imagination n:the ability to see; the area that you can see from a particular position
suggestion
n:an idea or a plan that you mention for sb else to think about
axis
n:an imaginary line through the centre of an object, around which the object turns
neutral
n:an impartial or unbiased country or person.
item
n:an individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set.
bruise
n:an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
conscience
n:an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.
cricket
n:an insect related to the grasshoppers. The male produces a characteristic rhythmical chirping sound.
jam
n:an instance of a machine or thing seizing or becoming stuck.
commission
n:an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.
clock
n:an instrument for measuring and showing time, in a room or on the wall of a building (not worn or carried like a watch)
pen
n:an instrument made of plastic or metal used for writing with ink
microscope
n:an instrument used in scientific study for making very small things look larger so that you can examine them carefully
interval
n:an intervening time or space. n:a pause; a break in activity.
toy
n:an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something.
declaration
n:an official or formal statement, especially about the plans of a government or an organization; the act of making such a statement
regulation
n:an official rule made by a government or some other authority
courtyard
n:an open space that is partly or completely surrounded by buildings and is usually part of a castle, a large house, etc.
establishment
n:an organization, a large institution or a hotel n:the act of starting or creating sth that is meant to last for a long time
adventure
n:an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
accessory
n:annex, attachment, appendix, enclosure, adjunct
mammal
n:any animal that gives birth to live babies, not eggs, and feeds its young on milk. Cows, humans and whales are all mammals .
season
n:any of the four main periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn/fall and winter
bone
n:any of the hard parts that form the skeleton of the body of a human or an animal
galaxy
n:any of the large systems of stars, etc. in outer space
pitch
n:asphalt, bitumen v:cast, throw, hurl, drop, join
mischief
n:bad behaviour (especially of children) that is annoying but does not cause any serious damage or harm
brick
n:baked clay used for building walls, houses and other buildings; an individual block of this
arbitrary
n:based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
projector
n:bioscope
stall
n:booth, structure of an organization, setup, vendor's stand
cushion
n:buffer n:pad, mat
scrutiny
n:careful and thorough examination
ritual
n:ceremony, ceremonial, rite, observance
word
n:character, letter, calligraphy, symbol, style of writing
fabric
n:cloth, spread, textile
clothing
n:clothes, especially a particular type of clothes
laundry
n:clothes, sheets, etc. that need washing, that are being washed, or that have been washed recently
conflict
n:collision, clash n:controversy
obedience
n:compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority.
pyramid
n:cone, taper
treaty
n:convention, pact, joint pledge
shade
n:cool place
nerve
n:courage, valor, audacity, valour
arch
n:cove，archway, arched door
reptile
n:crawler, creeper
trash
n:discarded matter; refuse. rubbish
suspicion
n:doubt, question, disbelief, distrust, incredulity
duck
n:drake
pharmacy
n:drugstore
kidney
n:each of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, excreting urine.
version
n:edition, printing plate, print, block of printing, page of a newspaper
lung
n:either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
pole
n:either of the two points at the opposite ends of the line on which the earth or any other planet turns
cheek
n:either side of the face below the eyes
fun
n:enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.
night
n:evening ,dark, darkness, murk, shade, gloominess
surroundings
n:everything that is around or near sb/sth
proof
n:evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement.
credential
n:evidence, proof . to provide sb with credentials
superstition
n:excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings.
distress
n:extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. v:cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
knowledge
n:facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
destiny
n:fate, lot, weird
graph
n:figure,chart
entertainment
n:films/movies, music, etc. used to entertain people
bait
n:food put on a hook to catch fish or in nets, traps, etc. to catch animals or birds
preface
n:foreword v:provide (a book) with a preface.
castle
n:fort, fortress, citadel, fortification, earthwork
luck
n:fortune, chance, fate, lot, destiny
independence
n:freedom from political control by other countries
stove
n:furnace, oven, hearth, fire, grate on the ear
petrol
n:gasoline, gas
gum
n:glue, rubber, mucus
zeal
n:great energy or enthusiasm connected with sth that you feel strongly about
delight
n:great pleasure.
metal
n:hardware, metal, metalwork, coherer
ingenious
n:having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things
soul
n:heart, spirit
crane
n:hoist, derrick
weight
n:how heavy sb/sth is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds
propaganda
n:ideas or statements that may be false or exaggerated and that are used in order to gain support for a political leader, party, etc.
nonsense
n:ideas, statements or beliefs that you think are ridiculous or not true n:spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense
behalf
n:in the interests of a person, group, or principle. n: as a representative of.
revenue
n:income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.
inside
n:interior, bosom, seamy side adj: internal, interior, innermost, inscribed
science
n:knowledge about the structure and behaviour of the natural and physical world, based on facts that you can prove, for example by experiments
pasture
n:land covered with grass that is suitable for feeding animals on
toilet
n:lavatory, bathroom
meadow
n:lawn, turf, sod, mead
tenant
n:lessee, renter, leaseholder, tenantry
n:letters and packages conveyed by the postal system. v:send (a letter or package) using the postal system.
string
n:line, wire, thread, route, filament
bread
n:livelihood,money n:a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked
amplifier
n:loudspeaker, microphone, megaphone, mike
masculine
n:male, man, male sex, mankind adj:manly
administration
n:management, board
elastic
n:material made with rubber, that can stretch and then return to its original size
rash
n:measles
prescription
n:medication, pharmaceutical, medicament
drug
n:medicine n:poison
wire
n:metal in the form of thin thread; a piece of this
ore
n:mine
lens
n:mirror, glass, looking glass
pop
n:modern popular music of the sort that has been popular since the 1950s, usually with a strong rhythm and simple tunes
rain
n:moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops.
religious
n:monastic adj:relating to or believing in a religion.
cash
n:money in coins or notes, as distinct from checks, money orders, or credit.
loan
n:money that an organization such as a bank lends and sb borrows
subsidy
n:money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low
excess
n:more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable
dog
n:mutt, scoundrel, rascal, bad egg, knave, bad hat
thing
n:object ,matter, affair, business
director
n:one of a group of senior managers who run a company n:a person in charge of a film/movie or play who tells the actors and staff what to do
gear
n:one of a set of toothed wheels that work together to alter the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism (such as the engine of a vehicle or the crank of a bicycle) and the speed of the driven parts (the wheels).
component
n:one of several parts of which sth is made
province
n:one of the areas that some countries are divided into with its own local government
constituent
n:one of the parts of sth that combine to form the whole n:a person who lives, and can vote in a constituency
wing
n:one of the parts of the body of a bird, insect or bat that it uses for flying
royalty
n:one or more members of a royal family
module
n:package, building block a unit of a computer system or program that has a particular function
area
n:part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world
cream
n:paste, ointment, oil adj:milky
appetite
n:physical desire for food
column
n:pillar, cylinder, upright
pine
n:pine tree, pinaster
poem
n:poetry, verse, poesy
angle
n:point of view, the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. v:fish, go fishing
bearing
n:position n:the way in which you stand, walk or behave v:(of a person) carry.
state
n:prefecture, province, commonwealth v:announce
matter
n:problem, issue, question
certificate
n:proof v:prove, confirm
barrier
n:protective screen, shelter
institute
n:research institute
wave
n:ripple, surge, storm
guideline
n:rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do sth, especially sth difficult
bacon
n:salt meat
specimen
n:sample a small amount of sth that shows what the rest of it is like
tuition
n:school fee
college
n:school, institute, academy, university, faculty
technology
n:scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines
variety
n:several different sorts of the same thing
space
n:site, place,room
feature
n:something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
example
n:something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say
supplement
n:something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.
parameter
n:something that decides or limits the way in which sth can be done
entity
n:something that exists separately from other things and has its own identity
bond
n:something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences n:the way in which atoms are held together in a chemical compound
incident
n:something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant n:a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack
mystery
n:something that is difficult to understand or to explain
option
n:something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do
conclusion
n:something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
trick
n:something that you do to make sb believe sth which is not true, or to annoy sb as a joke
joke
n:something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell
thought
n:something that you think of or remember
compensation
n:something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
facility
n:space or equipment necessary for doing something.
sample
n:specimen
detective
n:spy ,a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.
steamer
n:steamer ,steamship
tale
n:story, narrative, routine
faith
n:strong religious belief
allowance
n:subsidy
victory
n:success in a game, an election, a war, etc.
abstract
n:summary v:extract
sign
n:symbol, notation, mark, insignia
story
n:tale, narrative, routine
mission
n:task, assignment, duty,
tea
n:tea plant, char, tea leaf
initiative
n:the ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for sb to tell you what to do
courage
n:the ability to do sth dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
intuition
n:the ability to know sth by using your feelings rather than considering the facts
energy
n:the ability to put effort and enthusiasm into an activity, work, etc.
retention
n:the ability to remember things
eyesight
n:the ability to see
insight
n:the ability to see and understand the truth about people or situations
sight
n:the ability to see n:the act of seeing sb/sth
patience
n:the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or sth annoying without complaining
comprehension
n:the ability to understand
learning
n:the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught.
diversion
n:the act of changing the direction that sb/sth is following, or what sth is used for
attention
n:the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about sth/sb carefully
pursuit
n:the act of looking for or trying to find sth
persuasion
n:the act of persuading sb to do sth or to believe sth
provision
n:the act of supplying sb with sth that they need or want; sth that is supplied n:a condition or an arrangement in a legal document v:to supply sb/sth with enough of sth, especially food, to last for a particular period of time
conquest
n:the act of taking control of a country, city, etc. by force
conversion
n:the act or an instance of converting or the process of being converted.
change
n:the act or instance of making or becoming different. v:make or become different.
limitation
n:the act or process of limiting or controlling sb/sth
laughter
n:the act or sound of laughing
pardon
n:the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense. v:forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offense).
obstruction
n:the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.
expenditure
n:the action of spending funds.the expenditure of taxpayers' money.
use
n:the action of using something or the state of being used for some purpose. v:apply, eat, take
innovation
n:the action or process of innovating.
replacement
n:the action or process of replacing someone or something.
politics
n:the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society
trade
n:the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods or services between people or countries
warfare
n:the activity of fighting a war, especially using particular weapons or methods
society
n:the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
breath
n:the air taken into or expelled from the lungs.
aspect
n:the appearance of a place, a situation or a person
vicinity
n:the area near or surrounding a particular place.
range
n:the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale.
architecture
n:the art and study of designing buildings
perspective
n:the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.
music
n:the art of writing or playing music
religion
n:the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them
vocabulary
n:the body of words used in a particular language.
gold
n:the colour of gold n:money, jewellery, etc. that is made of gold
despair
n:the complete loss or absence of hope.
niece
n:the daughter of your brother or sister; the daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister
Saturday
n:the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday
Tuesday
n:the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday
Sunday
n:the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, thought of as either the first or the last day of the week
Monday
n:the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday, the first day of the working week
Friday
n:the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday
Wednesday
n:the day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday
Thursday
n:the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday
background
n:the details of a person's family, education, experience etc.
longitude
n:the distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian , measured in degrees
tail
n:the end of a long train or line of people or vehicles.
monopoly
n:the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.
criticism
n:the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
dial
n:the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc.
resemblance
n:the fact of being or looking similar to sb/sth
repetition
n:the fact of doing or saying the same thing many times
ownership
n:the fact of owning sth
absence
n:the fact of sb being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when sb is away
endurance
n:the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
loss
n:the fact or process of losing something or someone.
evidence
n:the facts, signs or objects that make you believe that sth is true
contempt
n:the feeling that sb/sth is without value and deserves no respect at all
feminine
n:the female sex or gender.
prototype
n:the first design of sth from which other forms are copied or developed
screen
n:the flat surface at the front of a television or computer, on which you see pictures or information
gravity
n:the force that attracts objects in space towards each other, and that on the earth pulls them towards the centre of the planet, so that things fall to the ground when they are dropped
edition
n:the form in which a book is published
advance
n:the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces
belly
n:the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels.
government
n:the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
thrift
n:the habit of saving money and spending it carefully so that none is wasted
rock
n:the hard solid material that forms part of the surface of the earth and some other planets n:also rock music
summit
n:the highest point of a hill or mountain. n:a meeting between heads of government.
elbow
n:the joint between the forearm and the upper arm. v:strike (someone) with one's elbow.
diet
n:the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
ending
n:the last part of a story, film/movie, etc.
president
n:the leader of a republic , especially the US
pope
n:the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who is also the Bishop of Rome
marriage
n:the legal relationship between a husband and wife
duration
n:the length of time that sth lasts or continues
bottom
n:the lowest part of sth
stalk
n:the main stem of a herbaceous plant.
king
n:the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.
Air
n:the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
capital
n:the most important town or city of a country, usually where the central government operates from
climax
n:the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.
grandmother
n:the mother of your father or mother
environment
n:the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity.
routine
n:the normal order and way in which you regularly do things
palace
n:the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.
stomach
n:the organ inside the body where food goes when you swallow it; the front part of the body below the chest
profile
n:the outline of a person's face when you look from the side, not the front
oven
n:the part of a cooker/stove shaped like a box with a door on the front, in which food is cooked or heated n:furnace, stove, hearth, fire, grate on the ear
root
n:the part of a plant that grows under the ground and absorbs water and minerals that it sends to the rest of the plant
bowel
n:the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.
land
n:the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to the sea or the air.
brow
n:the part of the face above the eyes and below the hair
forehead
n:the part of the face above the eyes and below the hair
front
n:the part or side of sth that faces forward; the side of sth that you look at first
framework
n:the parts of a building or an object that support its weight and give it shape
outskirts
n:the parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre
youth
n:the period between childhood and adult age.
captain
n:the person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft
cause
n:the person or thing that makes sth happen
court
n:the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
origin
n:the point from which sth starts; the cause of sth
posture
n:the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting
inspiration
n:the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
selection
n:the process of choosing sb/sth from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
storage
n:the process of keeping sth in a particular place until it is needed; the space where things can be kept
transition
n:the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
spelling
n:the process or activity of writing or naming the letters of a word.
construction
n:the process or method of building or making sth, especially roads, buildings, bridges, etc.
software
n:the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
conservation
n:the protection of the natural environment
heat
n:the quality of being hot
importance
n:the quality of being important
loyalty
n:the quality of being loyal to someone or something.
beauty
n:the quality of being pleasing to the senses or to the mind
convenience
n:the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for sb
tone
n:the quality of sb's voice, especially expressing a particular emotion
truth
n:the quality or state of being true.
speed
n:the rate at which sb/sth moves or travels
stern
n:the rearmost part of a ship or boat. adj:serious and often disapproving; expecting sb to obey you
pulse
n:the regular beat of blood as it is sent around the body, that can be felt in different places, especially on the inside part of the wrist; the number of times the blood beats in a minute
outcome
n:the result or effect of an action or event
privilege
n:the rights and advantages that rich and powerful people in a society have
emperor
n:the ruler of an empire
grammar
n:the rules in a language for changing the form of words and joining them into sentences
physics
n:the scientific study of forces such as heat, light, sound, etc., of relationships between them, and how they affect objects
spring
n:the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow n:a cheerful, lively quality
autumn
n:the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves change colour and the weather becomes colder
plot
n:the series of events which form the story of a novel, play, film/movie, etc.
service
n:the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants, and shops/stores
thumb
n:the short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.
aunt
n:the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
seed
n:the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
atom
n:the smallest part of a chemical element that can take part in a chemical reaction
uniform
n:the special set of clothes worn by all members of an organization or a group at work, or by children at school
velocity
n:the speed of sth in a particular direction
ghost
n:the spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear
quality
n:the standard of sth when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad sth is
obsession
n:the state in which a person's mind is completely filled with thoughts of one particular thing or person in a way that is not normal
sex
n:the state of being male or female
poverty
n:the state of being poor
relativity
n:the state of being relative and only able to be judged when compared with sth else
liability
n:the state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
salvation
n:the state of being saved from the power of evil n:a way of protecting sb from danger, disaster, loss, etc.
anxiety
n:the state of feeling nervous or worried that sth bad is going to happen
possession
n:the state of having or owning sth
reliance
n:the state of needing sb/sth in order to survive, be successful, etc.; the fact of being able to rely on sb/sth
deficiency
n:the state of not having, or not having enough of, sth that is essential
condition
n:the state of something, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
survival
n:the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
responsibility
n:the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
nationality
n:the status of belonging to a particular nation.
skeleton
n:the structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal; a model of this structure
roof
n:the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle
economics
n:the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry
sociology
n:the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
philosophy
n:the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life
language
n:the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area
constitution
n:the system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country or an organization is governed by
bureaucracy
n:the system of official rules and ways of doing things that a government or an organization has, especially when these seem to be too complicated
paper
n:the thin material that you write and draw on and that is also used for wrapping and packing things
fate
n:the things, especially bad things, that will happen or have happened to sb/sth
future
n:the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then
soil
n:the top layer of the earth in which plants, trees, etc. grow
core
n:the tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds.
therapy
n:the treatment of a physical problem or an illness
reality
n:the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
shoulder
n:the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body between this and the neck.
summer
n:the warmest season of the year, coming between spring and autumn/fall
order
n:the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other
dynamic
n:the way in which people or things behave and react to each other in a particular situation
structure
n:the way in which the parts of sth are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts
difference
n:the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which sb/sth has changed
usage
n:the way in which words are used in a language
junk
n:things that are considered useless or of little value
food
n:things that people or animals eat
leisure
n:time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying
overtime
n:time that you spend working at your job after you have worked the normal hours n:the money sb earns for doing overtime
duplicate
n:to make an exact copy of sth
fox
n:tod, foxhound
poison
n:toxic, toxicant, venom, pest
clue
n:trail, thread v:uncover
litter
n:trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, that is left lying in an open or public place.
turbine
n:turbo
combination
n:two or more things joined or mixed together to form a single unit
stuff
n:used to refer in a general way to things that people do, say, think, etc. n:the most important feature of sth; something that sth else is based on or is made from
reel
n:volume, roll, spool, book, examination paper
rubbish
n:waste material; refuse or litter. trash
garbage
n:waste, refuse, trash, rubbish, dump
mud
n:wet earth that is soft and sticky
money
n:what you earn by working or selling things, and use to buy things
flour
n:wheat flour
latitude
n:woof n:room, leeway, margin
character
n:word, letter, calligraphy, symbol, style of writing n:all the qualities and features that make a person, groups of people, and places different from others
handwriting
n:writing that is done with a pen or pencil, not printed or typed
mosquito
n:蚊子
traitor
n;a person who gives away secrets about their friends, their country, etc.
newspaper
newsprint,For the first time newspapers are carrying articles which ask openly about the future of the regime.
adjacent
next to or adjoining something else.adjacent rooms
obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date.
opaque
not able to be seen through; not transparent.
impossible
not able to occur, exist, or be done.
loose
not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached.a loose tooth.
irrespective
not taking (something) into account; regardless of.
identity
n：the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
small
of a size that is less than normal or usual.the room was small and quiet.
large
of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.add a large clove of garlic
big
of considerable size, extent, or intensity.big hazel eyes.
tall
of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width.a tall, broad-shouldered man.
petty
of little importance; trivial. the petty divisions of party politics.
less
of lower rank or importance.
worse
of poorer quality or a lower standard; less good or desirable. the accommodations were awful, and the food was worse.
central
of, at, or forming the center.
junior
of, for, or denoting young or younger people.junior tennis
resistant
offering resistance to something or someone.some of the old churches are resistant to change.
observation
opinion, view, suggestion, idea, say
contrary
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal.
another
other
bitter
painful, miserable.having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
image
picture, photo, photograph，graphics, presentation。 a simile or metaphor. he uses the image of a hole to describe emotional emptiness。
needle
pin, acupuncture, pointer, injection, hour hand
prestige
popularity,widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
immigrant
population,a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.Another theme running through the huge demo was solidarity with refugees and immigrants .
on
prep:in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface
minus
prep:used when you subtract (= take away) one number or thing from another one
ready
prepare, do, run, manage, handle, deal with
predominant
present as the strongest or main element.its predominant color was white.同义词: main, chief, principal, most important, primary, prime, central, leading
former
previous adj:having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing.
loud
producing or capable of producing much noise; easily audible. they were kept awake by loud music.
neither
pron:not one nor the other of two things or people. Neither answer is correct.
due
proper, appropriate, fitting, suitable, proper and right. expected at or planned for at a certain time.the baby's due in August
characteristic
property, feature, behavior, identity, characteristical
lever
pry, pry bar. a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to help move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.In Book II Heron discusses lifting heavy objects with a lever , a pulley, a wedge, or a screw.
sensitive
quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones.
calm
quiet,cool, sober, dispassionate.(of a person, action, or manner) not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.keep calm , she told herself
unusual
rare,not habitually or commonly occurring or done.
discount
rebate, allowance.many stores will offer a discount on bulk purchases
approval
recognition, admission, acknowledgment, acceptance, confession,approbation, commendation, accolade
denial
refusal, rejection, denial, decline, no, repudiation.the action of declaring something to be untrue.she shook her head in denial
refusal
rejection, denial, decline, no, repudiation
decimal
relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten, tenth parts, and powers of ten.decimal arithmetic
copy
replicate, duplicate, reproduce
similar
resembling without being identical.a soft cheese similar to Brie.
critic
reviewer a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.
suitable
right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.these toys are not suitable for children under five.
skilled
ripe, mature,fine, refined, precise, excellent, seminal
several
separate or respective. the two levels of government sort out their several responsibilities.
torment
severe physical or mental suffering.their deaths have left both families in torment
bud
shoot,a compact knoblike growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
expression
show
comparable
similar,(of a person or thing) able to be likened to another.flaked stone and bone tools comparable to Neanderthal man's tools.
individual
single; separate.
upper
situated above another part.his upper arm.
far
situated at a great distance in space or time.the far reaches of the universe.
cunning
sly.having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. a cunning look came into his eyes
football
soccer
amateur
spare time, afterhours,lover, fan
athlete
sportsman,contestant
monument
stele, upright stone tablet a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.
static
still, tranquil, rigid, cataleptic, stirless lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting.
formation
structure, configuration, construction。 the action of forming or process of being formed. the formation of the Great Rift Valley。
discipline
subject, branch of learning，punish, reprimand，control, restrain the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.
enough
sufficient, adequate, ample
helpful
superior, advantageous, better, advanced, beneficial.people are friendly and helpful.
form
take shape，table,shape
skill
the ability to do something well; expertise.difficult work, taking great skill.
revenge
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands. other spurned wives have taken public revenge on their husbands.
dictation
the action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape.
succession
the action or process of inheriting a title, office, property, etc.. the new king was already elderly at the time of his succession.
investment
the action or process of investing money for profit or material result.a debate over private investment in road-building.
audience
the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting. the orchestra was given an enthusiastic ovation from the audience.
uncle
the brother of one's father or mother or the husband of one's aunt.
shape
the external form or appearance characteristic of someone or something; the outline of an area or figure.she liked the shape of his nose.
hearing
the faculty of perceiving sounds.
April
the fourth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the second month of spring.
shell
the hard protective outer case of a mollusk or crustacean.cowrie shells.
ankle
the joint connecting the foot with the leg.an ankle injury
finance
the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.
bulk
the mass or magnitude of something large.
composition
the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up. the social composition of villages.
that
the other.introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis.she said that she was satisfied .
address
the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated. they exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch.
body
the physical structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
little
the plants will grow into little bushes
locality
the position or site of something.
postage
the sending or conveying of letters and parcels by mail.the free postage that members of Congress enjoy
voice
the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.Meg raised her voice.
All
the whole amount of
some
to some extent; somewhat.when you get to the majors, the rules change some.
each
to, for, or by every one of a group (used after a noun or an amount). they cost $35 each
time
travel through space and time.
canal
tube, pipe, duct, control, vessel, channel, ditch, drain
abnormal
unusual,deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.
eager
urgent, impatient, imperative，hot, burning, ardent, popular
own
used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person mentioned.they can't handle their own children.
separate
v:detach, divide, space out,
list
v:enumerate n:eye, item, order
complete
v:finish making or doing. adj:including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
overturn
v:if sth overturns , or if sb overturns it, it turns upside down or on its side
correlate
v:if two or more facts, figures, etc. correlate or if a fact, figure, etc. correlates with another, the facts are closely connected and affect or depend on each other
curse
v:invoke or use a curse against.
gauge
v:measure, survey n:regulation, rule, plan, compass, divider
flap
v:pat, slap ,shake
exercise
v:practice, drill, practise
compass
v:surround, encircle.go around (something) in a circular course.
loom
v:to appear important or threatening and likely to happen soon n:a machine for making cloth by twisting threads between other threads which go in a different direction loom large :to be worrying or frightening and seem hard to avoid The prospect of war loomed large.
reverse
v:to change sth completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before. exchange two things. invert.
dye
v:to change the colour of sth, especially by using a special liquid or substance
seal
v:to close an envelope, etc. by sticking the edges of the opening together
pose
v:to create a threat, problem, etc. that has to be dealt with v:to dress or behave in a way that is intended to impress other people
handle
v:to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong emotion
articulate
v:to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words adj:expressive
escape
v:to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave
relish
v:to get great pleasure from sth; to want very much to do or have sth
streamline
v:to give sth a smooth even shape so that it can move quickly and easily through air or water
bang
v:to hit sth in a way that makes a loud noise
parachute
v:to jump from an aircraft using a parachute
moan
v:to make a long deep sound, usually expressing unhappiness, suffering or sexual pleasure .complain, grumble, gripe, holler, beef
howl
v:to make a long, loud cry
wash
v:to make sth/sb clean using water and usually soap
pepper
v:to put pepper on food n:a powder made from dried berries (called peppercorns ), used to give a hot flavour to food
repair
v:to restore sth that is broken, damaged or torn to good condition
freight
v:to send or carry goods by air, sea or train n: goods that are transported by ships, planes, trains or lorries/trucks; the system of transporting goods in this way
tremble
v:to shake in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc.
sprinkle
v:to shake small pieces of sth or drops of a liquid on sth
okay
well, fine
grain
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food.
any
whichever,every
regardless
without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.they were determined to carry on regardless.
marvelous
wonderful, fantastic，amazing causing great wonder; extraordinary. marvelous technological toys
fantastic
wonderful，absurd,unheard-of imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality. novels are capable of mixing fantastic and realistic elements