Tina Tang的部落格

lugubrious(adj.)

definition :

especially, exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful

For example:

A comic actor known for his lugubrious manner

devout(adj.)

definition :

devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises

For example:

It is his devout wish to help people in need.

facile(adj.)

definition :

a  easily accomplished or attained

b: used or comprehended with ease

c: readily manifested and often lacking sincerity or depth <facile tears>

For example:

This problem needs more than just a facile solution.

tenacious(adj.)

definition :

a: not easily pulled apart

b: persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired

For example:

The company has a tenacious hold on the market.

paroxysm(n.)

definition :

a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms

For example:

He went into paroxysms of laughter.

federal(adj.)

definition :

Pertaining to, constituting, or founded upon, a league or treaty.

For example:

a federal constitution

lugubrious(adj.)

definition :

especially, exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful

For example:

A comic actor known for his lugubrious manner

devout(adj.)

definition :

devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises

For example:

It is his devout wish to help people in need.

facile(adj.)

definition :

a  easily accomplished or attained

b: used or comprehended with ease

c: readily manifested and often lacking sincerity or depth <facile tears>

For example:

This problem needs more than just a facile solution.

tenacious(adj.)

definition :

 a: not easily pulled apart

 b: persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired

 For example:

The company has a tenacious hold on the market.

paroxysm(n.)

definition :

a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms

For example:

He went into paroxysms of laughter.

abound(v.)

definition :

to be present in large numbers or in great quantity

For example:

They live in a region where oil abounds.

technology(n.)

definition :

the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area

For example:

Recent advances in medical technology have saved countless lives.

prognosticate(v.)

definition :

to foretell from signs or symptoms

automaton(n.)

definition :

a mechanism that is relatively self-operating; especially

matron(n.)

definition :

a married woman usually marked by dignified maturity or social distinction

For example:

Society matrons who organize benefits for charity

available(adj.)

definition :

having a beneficial effect

For example:

The family kept emergency supplies available.

slovenly(adj.)

definition :

a: untidy especially in personal appearance

b: lazily slipshod <slovenly in thought>

For example:

He dressed in a slovenly manner.

profuse(adj.)

definition :

pouring forth liberally

For example:

He offered profuse apologies for being late.

deem(v.)

definition :

to come to think or judge

For example:

The principal will take whatever action she deems appropriate in this case.

legerdemain(n.)

definition :

a display of skill or adroitness

For example:

The illusionist's show is an entertaining blend of legerdemain and over-the-top showmanship.

archaic(adj.)

definition :

of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time

For example:

The company needs to update its archaic computer systems.

prehistoric (adj.)

definition :

of, relating to, or existing in times antedating written history

For example:

His attitudes about women are downright prehistoric.

pugnacious(adj.)

definition :

having a quarrelsome or combative nature

For example:

There's one pugnacious member on the committee who won't agree to anything.

puny(adj.)

definition :

slight or inferior in power, size, or importance

For example:

I wouldn't mess with him—he makes bodybuilders look puny in comparison