英语Book 7 (6,7)

Question 1

congested

Answer 1

adj. 1. Overcrowded; filled too full. （拥挤的）

We take the subway during rush hour to avoid the congested city streets.

2. Filled with fluid.

My sinuses（鼻窦炎） get congested when the pollen count（花粉数量） is high.

Question 2

beseech

Answer 2

v. To ask earnestly; to beg.

I beseech you to stay just one more day.

Question 3

throng

Answer 3

n. A large number of people gathered together; a crowd.

A throng of supporters cheered the president’s arrival in Seattle.

v. To gather or move in large numbers.

Fans thronged into the ballpark for the first game of the World Series.

Question 4

negligence

Answer 4

n. The quality, state, or act of being negligent.

When I went to camp, my houseplants died because of my sister’s negligence.

Question 5

headlong

Answer 5

adj. With great speed or force; reckless. （轻帅的，仓促的）

The crowd made a headlong rush for the best seats as soon as the doors were opened.

adv. Recklessly;

without time for careful thought. It’s foolish to rush headlong into a dispute that doesn’t concern you.

Question 6

casualty

Answer 6

n. A person killed or injured in a war or accident. （意外事故，伤亡人员）

There were many casualties of the 2011 tsunami, or tidal wave, that struck Japan

Question 7

garland

Answer 7

n. A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers.

The islanders greet new arrivals with garlands of fresh flowers to put around their necks.

Question 8

impediment

Answer 8

n. An obstacle; something that gets in the way.

Poor roads are an impediment to travel.

Question 9

congestion

Answer 9

n. 1. The condition of being overcrowded.

The congestion inside the furniture store is due to the “Going Out of Business” sale.

2. The condition of being filled with fluid.

Most cold remedies claim to relieve congestion for at least eight hours.

Question 10

irate

Answer 10

adj. Very angry; furious.

Irate citizens demanded that the chemical company stop polluting the lake.

Question 11

cope

Answer 11

v. To manage problems or difficulties successfully. （成功地应付）

Extra police were on duty to cope with the large crowds expected for the parade.

Question 12

initiate

Answer 12

v. 1. To put into effect; to bring into use. (开始）

The school initiated the new dress code on September 6.

2. To take in as a member.

The National Honor Society initiated thirty new members last evening.

Question 13

acrid

Answer 13

adj. Sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell. （刻薄，辛辣，苦的）

Burning rubber gives off acrid fumes.

Question 14

lax

Answer 14

adj. 1. Not strictly enforced; undemanding; careless. 松懈的

Frequent inspections are designed to ensure that airline safety procedures have not become lax.

2. Not tight; loose. (松的）

When I felt the rope go lax, I knew that my partner had dropped the other end.

Question 15

smolder

Answer 15

v. 1. To burn slowly without bursting into flames.

Hot ashes smolder long after the flames of a campfire have died down.

2. To exist in a hidden state before bursting into the open.

A desire for freedom smoldered in the hearts of the people who left Cuba.

Question 16

negligent

Answer 16

adj. Failing to take proper care of or to give proper attention to. (疏忽的，粗心大意的）

You were negligent when you failed to lock the car doors.

Question 17

inevitable

Answer 17

adj. Bound to happen; unavoidable.

A certain amount of wear on even the best tires is inevitable with normal use.

Question 18

consternation

Answer 18

n. Amazement or fear that makes one feel confused.

We were filled with consternation when we saw that our car had been towed.

Question 19

initiation

Answer 19

n. 1. The act of beginning. （开始）

The initiation of the new traffic plan has been delayed until the road is repaired.

2. The ceremony or process that makes one a member. （入会，加入）

A celebration followed the initiation of new members into the San Francisco Film Society.

Question 20

impede

Answer 20

v. To get in the way of; to interfere with the movement of.（阻碍，妨碍）

An overturned truck impeded the flow of traffic.

Question 21

hurtle

Answer 21

v. To move with great force and speed. （猛冲）

A snowball hurtled past my ear.

Question 22

stringent

Answer 22

adj. Strict; severe.

The stringent rules state that no exceptions can be made.

Question 23

delectable

Answer 23

adj. Pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious.

My grandfather’s homemade apple pie is delectable.

Question 24

gratify

Answer 24

v. 1. To please or satisfy.

The Red Cross was gratified by the response to its appeal for blood donors.

2. To give in to what is wanted or requested.

My parents were unable to gratify my wish for a pony.

Question 25

grtifying

Answer 25

It is gratifying to see one’s hard work in math rewarded with higher grades.

Question 26

haughty

Answer 26

adj. Showing too much pride in oneself and scorn or contempt for others.

Sofia’s haughty manner made her unpopular.

Question 27

haughtiness

Answer 27

n. The state or quality of being haughty.

His haughtiness seemed absurd for one who had accomplished so little.

Question 28

impetuous

Answer 28

adj. Likely to act without thinking; hasty.

I regretted my impetuous decision to invite everyone at Marcello’s party to come over to my place.

Question 29

lavish

Answer 29

adj. 1. Much more than enough.

The Chinese New Year’s celebration included a lavish fifteen-course meal.

2. Very costly.

The tribal chiefs at the ceremony bestowed lavish gifts on each other as signs of respect

v. To give freely or generously.

Critics lavished praise on the new Broadway musical.

Question 30

pluck

Answer 30

v. 1. To pull off or out; to pick.

I was tempted to pluck a rose from the bush, but the sight of the thorns stopped me.

2. To remove the feathers from.

The chef plucked the chicken before the meal.

3. To pull at and let go.

You play the harp by plucking the strings gently.

n. Courage; bravery.

It took a lot of pluck for Rico to learn to walk again.

Question 31

plucky

Answer 31

adj. Brave; courageous.

After a plucky attempt to rescue the kitten stuck in the tree, Monique had to call the fire department.

Question 32

ponder

Answer 32

v. To think about; to consider carefully.

Lost in thought, the chess player pondered her next move.

Question 33

privilege

Answer 33

n. A special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group.

Free parking at Reagan National Airport is one of the privileges enjoyed by members of Congress.

Question 34

privileged

Answer 34

adj. Given favors or advantages denied to others.

You should feel privileged that you were able to attend the glee-club competition in Chicago.

Question 35

prostrate

Answer 35

adj. 1. Lying flat.

Having fainted, he lay prostrate on the floor.

2. Lying facedown, especially to show respect.

The worshippers in the temple lay prostrate before the priest.

3. Completely overcome; weak and helpless.

People were prostrate with terror as the tornado approached.

Question 36

rapture

Answer 36

n. A state of great joy, delight, or love.

The Scot was filled with rapture at the sound of bagpipes.

Question 37

revelry

Answer 37

n. Noisy merrymaking.

Sounds of revelry came from the locker room after the game.

Question 38

whim

Answer 38

n. A sudden wish to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea.

Purchasing a puppy is not something to be done on a whim.