Tina Tang的部落格

Hierarchical [͵haɪəˋrɑrkɪkl] (adj.)

definition :

1.Pertaining to a hierarchy.

2.Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.

3.Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.

Ramification [͵ræməfəˋkeʃən] (n.)

definition :

1.A consequence or development complicating a problem.

2.(botany) The divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, meaning trunk into branches, branches into increasingly smaller branches and so on.

Ex: 

Have you considered all the ramifications of changing careers at this stage of your life?

Patriarchal [͵petrɪˋɑrk!] (adj.)

definition :

A system run by male, males (not females).

Ex: 

The White is a patriarchal society

Recapitulate [͵rikəˋpɪtʃə͵let] (v.) 

definition :

1.To summarize or repeat in concise form

2.To repeat the evolutionary stages of an organism during its embryonic development

Ex: 

The passage recapitulates the version he offers in his prologue.

Dispute [dɪˋspjut] (v.)

definition :

1.(n.) An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree

2.(v.) To c ntend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.

3. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.

4. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; To strive or contend about; to contest.

Ex:

I don’t dispute that his films are entertaining, but they don’t have much depth.

Asymmetry [eˋsɪmɪtrɪ] (n.)

definition :

1.Want of symmetry, or proportion between the parts of a thing, especially want of bilateral symmetry.

2.Incommensurability.

3.That which causes something to not be symmetrical.

Register  [ˋrɛdʒɪstɚ] (n.)

definition :

(n.)1.A formal recording of names, events, transactions etc.;A book of such entries.

2. The act of registering.

3. A device that automatically records a quantity etc.

4. (music) The range of a voice or instrument. An organ stop.

5.(Always voluntary) To sign over for safe keeping. Abandons complete ownership for partial.

6. (linguistics) a style of a language used in a particular context

(v.)7.To enter in a register.

8.To enroll, especially to vote.

9.To record, especially in writing.

10.To express outward signs.

Ex: 

I registered the car in my name.

Colloquial [kəˋlokwɪəl] (adj.)

definition :

1. (linguistics) Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal.

2. Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.

Formulaic (adj.) [fɔrmjəˋleɪk]

definition :

1. Closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original

Ex:

The text was dull and formulaic.

Incalculable [ɪnˋkælkjələb!] (adj.)

definition :

1. Very great or numerous.

2. (mathematics) Impossible to calculate.

Ex:

The consequences of a nuclear war are incalculable.

Skulk [skʌlk] (v.)

definition :

1. To conceal oneself; to hide

Ex:

Dogs were skulking in the alleys.

Soothsayer  [ˋsuθ͵seɚ] (n.)

definition :

1. A person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means

Stockpile [ˋstɑk͵paɪl]  (n.)

definition :

(v.)1. (n.)A supply of something kept safe for future use

2. (v.)To accumulate a stockpile

Ex:

She stockpiled chocolate bars in her car.

Bronze  [brɑnz] (n.) (v.) (adj.)

definition :

1. (n.)A natural or man-made alloy of copper, usually of tin, but also with one or more other metals. A reddish-brown color, the color of bronze.

2. (v.)To plate with bronze. To color bronze.

3. (adj.)Made of bronze. Having a reddish-brown color. Purification

Encampment  [ɪnˋkæmpmənt] (n.) 

definition :

1. A campsite.

2. A group of temporary living quarters and/or other temporary structures.

Ex:

Many people are living in encampments around the city with no electricity or running water.

Stern [stɝn]  (n.) (adj.) 

definition :

1. (n.)The rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.

2. (adj.)Grim, has hardness or severity of nature or manner

Ex: 

Stern punishment may produce better behavior, but I doubt it.

Palmetto [pælˋmɛto]  (n.)

definition :

1. (n.)(botany) Two closely related genera of New World palms, of the family Arecaceae

(a) Serenoa repens or the saw palmetto is the only species of its genus; it has certain medicinal uses

(b) Sabul, represented by about 15 species, some known commonly as palmettos, others as fan palms.

Siphon KK [ˋsaɪfən] (n.) (v.)

definition :

(n.) 1. A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, used to move liquid from one reservoir to another. A soda siphon

2. (biology) a tube-like organ found in animals or elongated cell found in plants.

(v.) 3. To use a siphon for moving a liquid.

Nectar [ˋnɛktɚ] (n.)

definition :

1. (botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds.

2. (mythology) The drink of the gods.

3. (context, by extension) A delicious drink.

4. A fruit juice based drink, made from fruit juice, water and sweetener.

Ex: 

The bee turns nectar into honey.

Counselor [ˋkaʊns!ɚ] (n.) 

definition :

1. A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

2. A licensed and professionally trained counselor

3. (education) A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health

Ex:

My brother was a camp counselor.

Scepter  [ˋsɛptɚ] (n.)

definition :

1. 1.      An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

Inasmuch [ɪnəzˋmʌtʃ] (ad.)

definition :

1. U1sed to show why or in what limited way the other part of the sentence is true

Prance [præns] (v.) 

definition :

1. 1.      To walk or dance in an energetic way, with high, kicking steps

Ex: 

In the square dance, each couple took turns prancing together under the linked arms of the other couples.

Comrade [ˋkɑmræd] (n.) 

definition :

1. A mate, companion, or associate.

2. A companion in battle, fellow-soldier.

3. A fellow socialist or Communist.

Ex:

 After 20 years he reunited with comrades from his army unit.