Tina Tang的部落格

snarl(v.)    

definition :

to cause to become knotted and intertwined

*intertwine(v.): to unite by twining one with another

snatch(v.)    

definition :

to attempt to seize something suddenly

For example: An eagle swooped down and snatched one of the hens.

sneer(v.)

definition :

to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt

For example: “You obviously don't know what you're talking about,” she sneered.

soar(v.)

definition :

to fly aloft or about

For example: The temperature soared to 100 degrees.

*aloft(adv.): at or to a great height

5. sober(adj.)    

definition :

sparing in the use of food and drink

For example: I'm driving, so I have to stay sober tonight.

vacancy(adj.)    

definition :

archaic: an interval of leisure

For example: There were no vacancies at the hotel.

*interval(n.): a space of time between events or states

vaccine(n.)    

definition :

a preparation of killed microorganisms, living attenuated organisms, or living fully virulent organisms that is administered to produce or artificially increase immunity to a particular disease

*microorganism(n.):an organism (as a bacterium or protozoan) of microscopic or ultramicroscopic size

*attenuate(v.): to make thin or slender

* virulent(adj.):marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course

*immunity(n.): the quality or state of being immune

vain(adj.)    

definition :

having no real value

For example: She is very vain about her appearance.

valiant(adj.)    

definition :

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

For example: She died last year after a valiant battle with cancer.

valid(adj.)    

definition :

having legal efficacy or force; especially

For example: There is no valid reason to proceed with the change.

vigor(n.)   

definition :

active bodily or mental strength or force

For example: She defended her beliefs with great vigor.

vinegar(n.)    

definition :

a sour liquid obtained by fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids and used as a condiment or preservative

For example: glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years

*dilute(v.): to make thinner or more liquid by admixture

*preservative(adj.): having the power of preserving

vital(adj.)    

definition :

a: existing as a manifestation of life

b: concerned with or necessary to the maintenance of life

For example: These matters are vital to national defense.

*manifestation(n.): the act, process, or an instance of manifesting

vogue(n.)    

definition :

archaic: the leading place in popularity or acceptance

For example: His art seems to be enjoying a vogue these days.

volcano(n.)   

definition :

a vent in the crust of the earth or another planet or a moon from which usually molten or hot rock and steam issue

warranty(n.)    

definition :

a: a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title

For example: The stereo came with a three-year warranty.

*warrant(n.): a commission or document giving authority to do something

watertight(adj.)    

definition :

leaving no possibility of misconstruction or evasion

For example: The evidence against the defendant was watertight.

*evasion(n.): a means of evading

vanity(n.)    

definition :

something that is vain, empty, or valueless

For example: The handsome actor's vanity was well-known.

vast(adj.)    

definition :

very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range

For example: She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject.

versatile(adj.)    

definition :

changing or fluctuating readily

For example: She is a versatile athlete who participates in many different sports.

*fluctuate(v.): to shift back and forth uncertainly

wharf(n.)    

definition :

a structure built along or at an angle from the shore of navigable waters so that ships may lie alongside to receive and discharge cargo and passengers

*navigable(adj.):deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships

whereas(conj.)    

definition :

while on the contrary

For example: Whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well.

whine(v.)    

definition :

a: to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry

b: to make a sound similar to such a cry

For example: He's always whining about the weather.

*utter(adj.): carried to the utmost point or highest degree

whisper(v.)   

 definition :

to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard

For example: He whispered in my ear.

*vibration(n.): a distinctive usually emotional atmosphere capable of being sensed

wholesome(adj.)    

definition :

promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit.