Tina Tang的部落格

malign /məˈlaɪn/ v.
def:

to say unpleasant things about someone or something, usually unfairly.
ex.

The much-maligned manager of the England team.

discrepancy /dɪsˈkrepənsi/ n.
def:

a difference between things that should be the same
ex.

There were some discrepancies in the statement he gave to police.

detriment /ˈdetrɪmənt/ n.
def:

harm caused to something as a result of something else.
ex.

Starting formal education too early can be of serious detriment to the child.

prevalence /ˈprevələns/ n
def:

the fact that something is prevalent.
ex.

The prevalence of lung cancer among the local population.

subsequent adj
def:

happening or coming after something else.
ex.

In subsequent interviews, Steele has contradicted his original story.

symmetrical /sɪˈmetrɪk(ə)l/ adj
def:

a symmetrical shape or object has two halves that are exactly the same.
ex.

The front of the church is completely symmetrical. 

compensation n. 
def:

1.money that someone receives because something bad has happened to them.

ex. She was awarded $2000 compensation for her injuries.
2.something that changes or removes the bad result of something.
ex. Not needing a car is one of the compensations of living in the city.

arousal n.
def:

the moment during which someone wakes after sleeping.
ex. 

A sudden arousal from sleep.

antipathy  /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
def:

a strong feeling of not liking someone or something.
ex.

She found it hard to hide her antipathy towards her senior colleagues.

exotic  /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
def:

interesting or exciting because of being unusual or not familiar.
ex.

Dancers wearing exotic costumes.

explosive /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ n
def:

a substance or an object that can cause an explosion.
ex.

Police found explosives hidden in the garage. 

derive /dɪˈraɪv/ v
def:

to receive or obtain something from else.
ex.

Products that are derived from animals.

gluttonous /ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/ adj
def:

eating or drinking much more than you need.
ex. 

Gluttonous customers had practically emptied the all-you-can-eat buffet.

overwhelm /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈwelm/ v
def:

to cover over completely 
ex.

Don't overwhelm him with facts.

appraisal  /əˈpreɪz(ə)l/ n
def:

an opinion about how successful, effective etc someone or something is.
ex.

The book is an excellent appraisal of the influences that have shaped our government.

scarcity [ˋskɛrsətɪ] (n.) 
def:

a situation in which there is not enough of something
ex:

The scarcity of fruit was caused by the drought.

remnant[ˋrɛmnənt] (n.)
def:

a small part of something that remains after the rest of it has been used, destroyed, or eaten
ex:

1.Even today remnants of his practice remain.
2.She bought a remnant of silk at a bargain.

redundant [rɪˋdʌndənt] (adj.)
def:

not necessary because something else does the something 
ex:

Skills which have been made redundant by technological advance.

transition [trænˋzɪʃən] (n.) 
def:

the act or process of changing from one form or state to another
ex:

The book takes an interesting look at a marriage intransition.

scornful [ˋskɔrnfəl] (adj.)
def:

feeling or showing scorn 
ex:

She is openly scornful of the idea that girls are in any way weaker than men.

pure[pjʊr] (adj.) 
def:

not mixed with anything
ex:

1.The air by the sea is pure and healthy. 
2.It was pure luck that he was home when we called. 

hazarous[ˋhæzɚdəs](adj) 
def:

something that may be dangerous, cause accidents, etc.
ex:

That was a hazardous journey.

shudder [ˋʃʌdɚ](v.) 
def:

to shake uncontrollably for a short time because you are frightened, or cold, or because you think something is very unpleasant 
ex:

She shuddered at the sight of a stranger hiding behing the door.

dim [dɪm] (adj.) 
def:

fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well
ex:

The light is too dim for me to read. 

ripe [raɪp] (adj.)
def:

ripe fruit or crops are fully grown and ready to eat
ex:

He is ripe in judgements.