26-30 Flashcards
Unruly
adj. Difficult or impossible to discipline
难控制的
Unprecedented
adj. Having never happened before
空前的
Abyss
n. An immeasurably deep chase, depth, or void
深渊
Adjunct
n. Joined or associated in an auxiliary or subordinate relationship
附属物,助手
Aggrandize
v. To make greater or to cause to appear greater
增加;夸大
Apex
n. The highest point
顶峰,顶点
Assiduous
adj. Constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task
坚持不懈的
Berate
v. To scold; rebuke
斥责
Blithe
adj. Joyous
快乐的
Bolster
v. To provide support
帮助,鼓励
Boon
n. A great success, something to be thankful for
好处,恩泽
Brusque
adj. somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech
唐突的,无礼的
Callous
adj. toughened, as in hardened skin; incensitive, unfeeling
冷酷无情的
Certitude
n. Freedom form doubt, certainty
确信,确定
Coercion
n. Forcible constrain or restraint, moral or physical
胁迫
Coherent
adj. sticking together; having a logical and consistent ordering and relation of parts
条理清楚的,连贯一致的
Complacent
adj. pleased or satisfied with oneself, contented to a fault
自满的,安于现状的
Connive
v. To act in a secretive manner
共谋,密谋