Tina Tang的部落格

Reassure [͵riəˋʃʊr] (v.) 

definition :

1.  To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or terror.

2.  To reinsure.

Ex:

The coach's confidence reassured the whole team.

Circumspect [ˋsɝkəm͵spɛkt] (adj.) 

definition :

Aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent; cautious, prudent, thoughtful, or wary.

Ex:

This is a very sensitive case requiring extreme circumspection.

Braid [bred] (n.) 

definition :

(n.)1.  A weave of three of more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration.

 (v.)2.  To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.            

3.  To start into motion.

Ex:

The uniform was trimmed with gold braid.

Buoy [bɔɪ] (n.) (v.)            

definition :

(n.)1.  A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.

    2.  A lifebuoy.

(v.)3.  To keep afloat or aloft.

    4.  To support or maintain at a high level.

Ex:

Her spirits were buoyed up by hopes of success.

Lustrous [ˋlʌstrəs] (adj.) 

definition :

1.  Having a glow.

2.  As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.

Ex:

This conditioner will give your hair a lustrous glow.

Cascade [kæsˋked] (n.) (v.)         

definition :

(n.)1.  A waterfall or series of small waterfalls

    2.  A stream or sequence of a thing or things occurring as if falling like a cascade.

    3.  A series of electrical components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next; See also daisy chain

(v.)4.  To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls.

    5.  To occur as a causal sequence.

    6.  To vomit.

Ex:

The river fell in a series of cascades down towards the lake.

Nymph [nɪmf] (n.) 

definition :

1.  The larva of certain insects.

2.  ( Greek & Roman mythology) Any minor female deity associated with water, forests, etc.

3.  A young girl, especially one who inspires lustful feelings.

Ex:

She fled as if she were a startled nymph.

Boisterous [ˋbɔɪstərəs] (adj.) 

definition :

1.  Full of energy; noisy.

2.  Characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy.

3.  Having or resembling animal exuberance.

Ex:

Our class was loud and boisterous.

Onslaught [ˋɑn͵slɔt] (n.) 

definition :

1.  A fierce attack.

2.  A large quantity of people or things resembling an attack.

Ex:

The politician made a violent onslaught on the unions.

Limp [lɪmp] (n.) (v.) (adj.)        

definition :

(n.)1.  An irregular, jerky or awkward gait

    2.  A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve

(v.)3.  To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg. Also used figuratively

   Ex: The damaged ship limped back to port.

(a.)5.  Flaccid; flabby, as flesh.

    6.  Lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat.

    Ex: The flowers looked limp in the hot dry weather.

Quarry [ˋkwɔrɪ] (n.) (v.)         

definition :

(n.) 1.  A site for mine, mining stone.

     Ex: This mountain was the site for a quarry.

(v.)2.  To obtain stone from a quarry.

    3.  To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.

   Ex: He spent much time in quarrying in old records.

Farmstead [ˋfɑrm͵stɛd] (n.) 

definition :

1.  The main building of a farm

2.  A farm, including its buildings

Neglect [nɪgˋlɛkt] (n.) (v.) 

definition :

(n.)1. The act of neglecting or the state of being neglected

2. Habitual lack of care

(v.)3. To fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something

Ex:

He neglected to tell his employer that he would be taking the day off.

Drench [drɛntʃ] (n.) (v.) 

definition :

1.  (n.)A draught administered to an animal. A liquid medicine, or an instance or act of soaking.

2.  (v.)To soak, to make very wet.

Ex:

The rain drenched my clothes.

Beguile [bɪˋgaɪl] (v.) 

definition :

1.  To deceive or delude (using guile).

2.  To charm, delight or captivate.

Ex:

The mother beguiled children with stories

Glisten [ˋglɪsn] (n.)  (v.) 

definition :

1.  A glittering shine; a scintillation, sparkle or flash

2.  To reflect light, sparkle, shine or glitter.

Ex:

The leaves glisten with dew.

Swirl [swɝl] (n.)  (v.)        

 definition :

(n.)1.  a whirling eddy

    2.  a twist or coil of something

(v.)3.  To twist or whirl, as an eddy

    4.  To move or cause to move in twisting or spinning motions.

 Ex:

The water swirled about his feet.

Exultant [ɪgˋzʌltnt] (adj.)

definition :

1.  Very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.

Ex:

The exultant crowds were dancing in the streets.

Ravenous [ˋrævɪnəs] (adj.)

definition :

1.  Very hungry

2.  Greedily or wildly hungry; voracious or famished

Ex:

Most infants have a ravenous appetite.

Threshold [ˋθrɛʃhold] (n.) 

definition :

1.  The bottom-most part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.

2.  The start of the landing area of a runway

3.  The wage or salary at which income tax becomes due

4.  The outset of an action or project

Ex:

Scientists are on the threshold of a breakthrough in their treatment of that disease.

Aplenty [əˋplɛntɪ] (adj.) (adv.) 

definition :

1.  (adj.)In a generous or overlarge quantity.

2.  (adv.)Enough or more than enough.

Ex:

If that's not enough, there are shows, films and amusements aplenty.

Decree [dɪˋkri] (n.) 

definition :

1.  An order or statement of an official decision

2.  An edict or law.

3.  The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

Ex:

The court granted her a decree of divorce.

Disembark [͵dɪsɪmˋbɑrk] (v.) 

definition :

1.  To remove from on board a vessel; to put on shore; to land; to debark.

2.  To go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or airplane; to debark.

Ex:

They disembarked in Seattle.

Rapturous [ˋræptʃərəs] (adj.) 

definition :

1.  The state or condition of being full of rapture

2.  Showing extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement

Ex:

The team received a rapturous welcome.

Ridicule [ˋrɪdɪkjul] (n.) 

definition :

1.  Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior

Ex:

Her brothers poured ridicule on her boyfriend.