GRE备考提升记单词效率4个实用方法思路详解
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crunch: If something crunches or if you crunch it, it makes a breaking or crushing noise, for example when you step on it.
If you say that something will happen if or when it comes to the crunch, you mean that it will happen if or when the time comes when something has to be done.
104. gauche / gaudy
gauche: If you describe someone as gauche, you mean that they are awkward and uncomfortable in the company of other people.
gaudy: If something is gaudy, it is very brightly-colored and showy.
105. meritorious / meretricious
meritorious: If you describe something as meritorious, you approve of it for its good or worthwhile qualities. (FORMAL)(联系merit)
meretricious: If you describe something as meretricious, you disapprove of it because although it looks attractive it is actually of little value. (FORMAL)
106. blithe / lithe
blithe: You use blithe to indicate that something is done casually, without serious or careful thought.
lithe: A lithe person is able to move and bend their body easily and gracefully.(=supple)
107. enclose / disclose
disclose: If you disclose new or secret information, you tell people about it.
108. compliment / complement
compliment: A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
complement: If one thing complements another, it goes well with the other thing and makes its good qualities more noticeable.
109. austere / astute
austere: If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
astute: If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behavior and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage.(机敏;狡猾)
110. pretentious / tendentious / contentious
tendentious: Something that is tendentious expresses a particular opinion or point of view very strongly, especially one that many people disagree with. (FORMAL)
contentious: A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments. (FORMAL)
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111. causal / caustic
caustic: A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. (FORMAL)
112. slight / blight / plight / delight
113. fret / flat / flag
fret: If you fret about something, you worry about it.
114. daunt / haunt / vaunt / flaunt / saunter / gaunt
daunt: If something daunts you, it makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
vaunt: If you describe something as vaunted or much vaunted, you mean
that people praise it more than it deserves. (FORMAL)
flaunt: If you say that someone flaunts their possessions, abilities, or qualities, you mean that they display them in a very obvious way, especially in order to try to obtain other people's admiration.
saunter: If you saunter somewhere, you walk there in a slow, casual way.
gaunt: If someone looks gaunt, they look very thin, usually because they have been very ill or worried.
115. morbid / moribund / mordant
morbid: If you describe a person or their interest in something as morbid, you mean that they are very interested in unpleasant things, especially death, and you think this is strange.
moribund: If you describe something as moribund, you mean that it is in a very bad condition. (FORMAL)
mordant: Mordant humor is very critical and often mocks someone or something. (FORMAL)
116. tepid / torpid / turbid / turgid / timid / intrepid /
tepid: If you describe something such as a feeling or reaction as tepid, you mean that it lacks enthusiasm.
torpid: If you are torpid, you are mentally or physically inactive, especially because you are feeling lazy or sleepy. (FORMAL) (= lethargic)
turgid: If you describe something such as a piece of writing or a film as turgid, you think it is boring and difficult to understand.
timid: Timid people are shy, nervous, and have no courage or confidence in themselves.
intrepid: An intrepid person acts in a brave way.
117. proliferate / prolific / prolix / profligate
proliferate: If things proliferate, they increase in number very quickly. (FORMAL)
prolific: A prolific writer, artist, or composer produces a large number of works.(⾼产的)
prolix: using too many words.
profligate: Someone who is profligate spends too much money or uses too much of something. (FORMAL)
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