Tina Tang的部落格

scan [skæn] (v.)
def:

to subject something to a thorough examination
ex:

I scanned her face if she was telling the truth.

icky adjective \ˈi-kē\
def:

offensive to the senses or sensibilities 
ex.

The trail was icky with mud.

iciclenoun \ˈī-ˌsi-kəl\
def:

1.a pendent mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water 
2.an emotionally cold person 
ex.

His wife is such an icicle you're lucky to get so much as a greeting from her.

idolatry noun \-trē\
def:

the worship of a physical object as a god 
ex.

Her idolatry of her favorite rock star is one step removed from stalking.

ignite verb \ig-ˈnīt\
def:

to subject to fire or intense heat; especially: to render luminous by heat 
ex.

The fire was ignited by sparks.

jackalnoun \ˈja-kəl also -ˌkȯl\
def:

any of several small omnivorous canids (as Canis aureus) of Africa and Asia having large ears, long legs, 
and bushy tails 

jackass noun \ˈjak-ˌas\
def:

a stupid person 
ex.

Some jackass spilled his drink on my shoes.

adjoin verb \ə-ˈjȯin, a-\
def:

1.to add or attach by joining 
2.to lie next to or in contact with 
ex.

Her office adjoins the library.

aerospace noun \ˈer-ō-ˌspās\
def:

1.space comprising the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond 
2.a physical science that deals with aerospace 

advisoryadjective \əd-ˈvīz-rē, -ˈvī-zə-\
def:

having or exercising power to 
ex.

He attended a meeting of the advisory committee.

acre noun \ˈā-kər\
def:

1.field especially of arable land or pastureland 
2. a broad expanse or great quantity 
ex.

The house sits on two acres of land.

airtight adjective \ˈer-ˌtīt\
def:

having no noticeable weakness, flaw, or loophole 
ex.

Store the food in an airtight container.

albeit conjunction \ȯl-ˈbē-ət, al-\
def:

 conceding the fact that : even though : although 
ex.

She appeared on the show, albeit briefly.

akin adjective \ə-ˈkin\
def:

1.related by blood
2.essentially similar, related, or compatible
ex.

The two languages are closely akin.

algebra noun \ˈal-jə-brə\
def:

a generalization of arithmetic in which letters representing numbers are combined according to the 
rules of arithmetic 

alienate verb \ˈā-lē-ə-ˌnāt, ˈāl-yə-\
def:

1.to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed 
2. to cause to be withdrawn or diverted 

anecdote noun \ˈa-nik-ˌdōt\
def:

a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
ex.

He told us all sorts of humorous anecdotes about his childhood.

anglernoun \ˈaŋ-glər\
def:

1. 1.      one that angles 
   2.anglerfish 
   
   

anode noun \ˈa-ˌnōd\
def:

1.the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs
2.the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube; broadly: the positive electrode of a diode 

antenna noun \an-ˈte-nə\
def:

1.a usually metallic device (as a rod or wire) for radiating or receiving radio waves 
2.a special sensitivity or receptiveness antennae proved to be shrewder than ever 

anthem noun \ˈan(t)-thəm\
def:

a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively 
ex.

Fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord.

apparatus noun \ˌa-pə-ˈra-təs, -ˈrā-\
def:

1.set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use 
2.the organization of a political party or an underground movement
ex.

She fell off a gymnastics apparatus and broke her leg.

applicable adjective \ˈa-pli-kə-bəl \
def:

capable of or suitable for being applied : appropriate 

ex.

Businesses must comply with all applicable laws.

appraisal noun \ə-ˈprā-zəl\
def:

an act or instance of appraising; especially: a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person 
ex.

I made a quick appraisal of the situation and decided to leave right away.

apron noun \ˈā-prən, -pərn\
def:

1. a garment usually of cloth, plastic, or leather usually tied around the waist and used to 
protect clothing or adorn a costume 
2.the area along the waterfront edge of a pier or wharf