Chapter 6

Question 1

affronted

Answer 1

Type of word: Adjective (Past Participle)

Meaning(s):
1. Offended, insulted, or hurt, typically due to a disrespectful or rude action, statement, or behavior.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 受冒犯的，受侮辱的，受伤害的，通常是由于不尊重或无礼的行为、言论或举止而引起的。

Antonyms:
1. Pleased, complimented

Synonyms:
1. Insulted, offended

Sample sentence(s):
1. She felt affronted by his condescending remarks during the meeting.
2. His disrespectful behavior affronted many of his colleagues, leading to strained relationships at work.

Question 2

alcove

Answer 2

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A small, recessed area or niche in a room, typically with an arched or partially enclosed design, often used for decoration, storage, or as a cozy seating arrangement.
2. A sheltered or secluded space, often outdoors, that provides a sense of privacy or protection.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 房间中的小型凹处或壁龛，通常带有拱形或部分封闭的设计，常用于装饰、储物或作为舒适的座位布置。
2. 一个遮蔽或隐蔽的空间，通常在户外，提供一种隐私或保护感。

Antonyms:
1. Open space, plain wall
2. Exposed area, open landscape

Synonyms:
1. Niche, recess
2. Shelter, hideaway

Sample sentence(s):
1. She created a reading nook in the alcove by the window, filled with cushions and books.
2. The hidden alcove in the garden was the perfect spot for a quiet picnic away from the crowds.

Question 3

bloodthirstiness

Answer 3

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A strong desire for violence or a craving for bloodshed, often associated with a ruthless or brutal nature.
2. A disposition or inclination toward cruelty, aggression, or a readiness to engage in violent acts.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 对暴力的强烈渴望或渴望流血，通常与无情或残忍的性质相关。
2. 倾向于残酷、侵略或准备参与暴力行为的性情或倾向。

Antonyms:
1. Peacefulness, compassion
2. Gentleness, nonviolence

Synonyms:
1. Brutality, ferocity
2. Cruelty, aggression

Sample sentence(s):
1. The bloodthirstiness of the character in the movie shocked the audience with its graphic violence.
2. The dictator’s bloodthirstiness led to countless atrocities and suffering in the country.

Question 4

colossus

Answer 4

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or power, often used to describe someone or something that is exceptionally large or influential.
2. A representation of a gigantic statue, often resembling a human figure, such as the Colossus of Rhodes, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 巨大的人或事物，通常用来描述某人或某事物特别庞大或具有巨大的影响力。
2. 巨大雕像的代表，通常类似于人形，如罗得岛的巨像，它是古代世界七大奇迹之一。

Antonyms:
1. Insignificant, small
2. Miniature, small sculpture

Synonyms:
1. Giant, behemoth
2. Monument, statue

Sample sentence(s):
1. The entrepreneur was a colossus in the technology industry, leading multiple successful companies.
2. The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue of the sun god Helios that once stood at the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes.

Question 5

comet

Answer 5

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that orbits the sun in a highly elliptical path, often characterized by a bright, glowing coma (a cloud of gas and dust) and a tail that points away from the sun due to solar radiation and the solar wind.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 彗星，天体，由冰和尘埃组成的天体，以高度椭圆形的轨道围绕太阳运转，通常具有明亮、发光的彗核（一团气体和尘埃云）和一个尾巴，由于太阳辐射和太阳风，尾巴指向远离太阳的方向。

Antonyms:
N/A

Synonyms:
N/A

Sample sentence(s):
1. Halley’s Comet is one of the most famous comets and is visible from Earth approximately once every 76 years.
2. Astronomers study comets to learn more about the early solar system and the origins of celestial bodies.

Question 6

conspiracies

Answer 6

Type of word: Noun (Plural)

Meaning(s):
1. Secret plans or schemes by a group of individuals to carry out illegal or harmful activities, often involving deception or subterfuge.
2. Beliefs or theories that suggest the existence of hidden or covert plots, often involving powerful groups or organizations, which are believed to manipulate events for their own benefit.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 由一群个体秘密策划的进行非法或有害活动的计划或阴谋，通常涉及欺骗或诡计。
2. 暗示存在隐秘或秘密阴谋的信仰或理论，通常涉及到强大的团体或组织，被认为是为了自己的利益而操控事件。

Antonyms:
1. Open actions, transparency
2. Facts, truth

Synonyms:
1. Plots, schemes
2. Conspiracies, intrigues

Sample sentence(s):
1. The authorities uncovered a conspiracy to defraud the company of millions of dollars.
2. Some people are drawn to conspiracy theories that claim secret organizations control world events for their own nefarious purposes.

Question 7

credulous

Answer 7

Type of word: Adjective

Meaning(s):
1. Tending to believe or trust things too easily, often without sufficient evidence or skepticism; gullible.
2. Willing to accept something as true or valid without critical examination.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 倾向于过于容易相信或信任事物，通常没有足够的证据或怀疑心；轻信的
2. 愿意接受某事为真或有效，而不经过批判性的审查。

Antonyms:
1. Skeptical, cautious
2. Doubtful, incredulous

Synonyms:
1. Gullible, naive
2. Trusting, unquestioning

Sample sentence(s):
1. The scam artist took advantage of the credulous individuals who believed in get-rich-quick schemes.
2. His credulous nature made him vulnerable to believing in conspiracy theories without questioning their validity.

Question 8

daredevil

Answer 8

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A person who engages in dangerous or risky activities, often seeking excitement, adrenaline rushes, or to defy conventional norms or limitations.
2. Someone who is willing to take great risks or engage in adventurous and daring feats without fear.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 一个参与危险或冒险活动的人，通常寻求刺激、肾上腺飙升或挑战传统规范或限制。
2. 愿意冒很大风险或参与冒险和大胆壮举而不感到害怕的人。

Antonyms:
1. Cautious person, risk-averse individual
2. Timid person, fearful individual

Synonyms:
1. Thrill-seeker, stunt performer
2. Adventurer, risk-taker

Sample sentence(s):
1. The daredevil performed death-defying stunts on his motorcycle, thrilling audiences around the world.
2. Her friends often described her as a daredevil, as she was always eager to try new and adventurous activities.

Question 9

devotion

Answer 9

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A strong feeling of love, loyalty, or dedication towards a person, cause, or activity.
2. The act of committing oneself wholeheartedly to a particular belief, purpose, or practice.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 对某人、事业或活动的强烈的爱、忠诚或奉献感。
2. 全身心地投入到特定信仰、目的或实践中的行为。

Antonyms:
1. Indifference, apathy
2. Disloyalty, abandonment

Synonyms:
1. Loyalty, affection
2. Commitment, dedication

Sample sentence(s):
1. Her devotion to her family was evident in the sacrifices she made for their well-being.
2. The monk’s lifelong devotion to meditation and spiritual growth was inspirational to his followers.

Question 10

dignitaries

Answer 10

Type of word: Noun (Plural)

Meaning(s):
1. People who hold high positions of authority, honor, or importance, often in government, diplomacy, or other influential roles.
2. Prominent or respected individuals who are recognized for their achievements or contributions in a specific field.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 担任政府、外交或其他有影响力角色的高级职位的人，通常拥有权威、荣誉或重要性。
2. 因在特定领域的成就或贡献而被认可的杰出或受尊敬的个体。

Antonyms:
1. Commoners, civilians
2. Unknowns, nobodies

Synonyms:
1. Officials, statesmen
2. Luminaries, leaders

Sample sentence(s):
1. The dignitaries from various countries gathered for the international summit to discuss global issues.
2. The awards ceremony was attended by dignitaries from the world of science, arts, and literature.

Question 11

encampment

Answer 11

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A temporary settlement or place where a group of people, especially travelers, soldiers, or nomads, establish a camp, often for shelter, rest, or a specific purpose.
2. The act or process of setting up such a temporary camp.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 临时安置点或一群人，尤其是旅行者、士兵或游牧民族，建立一个营地，通常是为了遮蔽、休息或特定目的。
2. 设立这种临时营地的行为或过程。

Antonyms:
1. Permanent settlement, town
2. Disbandment, dispersal

Synonyms:
1. Camp, campground
2. Camping, pitching

Sample sentence(s):
1. The explorer’s encampment in the wilderness provided a safe haven from the harsh elements.
2. The encampment of the troops was strategically located near the river to secure their supply lines.

Question 12

exasperated

Answer 12

Type of word: Adjective

Meaning(s):
1. Feeling or displaying a strong sense of frustration, annoyance, or irritation, often due to a challenging situation, repeated annoyance, or the actions of others.
2. Marked by a state of extreme annoyance or exasperation.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 因困难情况、反复烦恼或他人的行为而感到或表现出强烈的挫败、恼怒或愤怒。
2. 具有极度挫败或恼怒的状态。

Antonyms:
1. Calm, composed
2. Content, satisfied

Synonyms:
1. Frustrated, irritated
2. Annoyed, aggravated

Sample sentence(s):
1. After dealing with the technical issues for hours, she felt exasperated and ready to give up.
2. His constant interruptions during the meeting left his colleagues feeling exasperated and unable to make progress on the agenda.

Question 13

fanatical

Answer 13

Type of word: Adjective

Meaning(s):
1. Showing excessive and irrational enthusiasm or zeal, often to an extreme or fanatical degree, especially for a particular belief, cause, or activity.
2. Possessed by or exhibiting intense and uncompromising devotion or dedication to a cause, ideology, or religious belief.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 表现出过度和非理性的热情或狂热，通常达到极端或狂热的程度，尤其是对特定信仰、事业或活动。
2. 具有或表现出对事业、意识形态或宗教信仰的强烈和不妥协的忠诚或奉献。

Antonyms:
1. Moderate, balanced
2. Indifferent, apathetic

Synonyms:
1. Zealous, extremist
2. Devoted, dedicated

Sample sentence(s):
1. His fanatical support for his favorite sports team led him to attend every game, rain or shine.
2. The cult’s fanatical leader had a strong influence over his followers, who were willing to do anything for the cause.

Question 14

fleece

Answer 14

Type of word: Verb

Meaning(s):
1. To deceive or swindle someone, typically by extracting money or goods from them through dishonest or fraudulent means.
2. To shear the wool from a sheep or similar animal for the purpose of obtaining their fleece, which is used to make woolen products.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 欺骗或诈骗某人，通常通过不诚实或欺诈手段向他们索取金钱或货物。
2. 为了获得它们的羊毛，通常用于制作毛织品，剪下羊或类似动物的羊毛。

Antonyms:
1. Honest, deal fairly
2. Shear, clip

Synonyms:
1. Cheat, swindle
2. Shear, clip

Sample sentence(s):
1. The fraudulent company tried to fleece unsuspecting customers by selling them fake products.
2. The farmer would fleece the sheep every spring to gather the wool for spinning into yarn.

Question 15

flotilla

Answer 15

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A fleet or group of boats, ships, or naval vessels, often organized for a specific purpose or mission.
2. A large group of similar or coordinated objects or vehicles, often moving together.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 一支船只、舰船或海军舰艇的舰队或群体，通常组织为特定目的或任务。
2. 一大群相似或协调的物体或车辆，通常一起移动。

Antonyms:
1. Single vessel, lone boat
2. Isolated objects, scattered items

Synonyms:
1. Fleet, armada
2. Convoy, procession

Sample sentence(s):
1. The flotilla of fishing boats set out early in the morning to catch the day’s haul of fish.
2. The parade featured a flotilla of vintage cars, each meticulously restored and maintained by its owner.

Question 16

frenzies

Answer 16

Type of word: Noun (Plural)

Meaning(s):
1. Intense and uncontrolled periods of excitement, agitation, or wild behavior, often characterized by a lack of rationality or self-control.
2. A state of extreme enthusiasm or passion for something, often to the point of obsession.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 强烈而不受控制的兴奋、激动或狂野行为的时期，通常表现为缺乏理性或自我控制。
2. 对某事物的极端热情或热情状态，通常到了痴迷的程度。

Antonyms:
1. Calmness, composure
2. Apathy, indifference

Synonyms:
1. Excitements, frenetic activity
2. Obsessions, infatuations

Sample sentence(s):
1. The frenzies of the fans reached a peak when their favorite band took the stage.
2. His frenzies for collecting rare coins led him to travel the world in search of valuable additions to his collection.

Question 17

glinting

Answer 17

Type of word: Verb (Present Participle)

Meaning(s):
1. Shining or sparkling with a brief, bright, and often sharp or flickering light, often used to describe the reflection of light off a surface.
2. Giving a glimpse or hint of something, often used metaphorically.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 闪烁着短暂、明亮、锐利或闪烁的光芒，通常用来描述光线从表面反射出来。
2. 给人一瞥或一点暗示，通常在比喻性语境中使用。

Antonyms:
1. Dull, dim
2. Concealing, hiding

Synonyms:
1. Sparkling, gleaming
2. Hinting, suggesting
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Sample sentence(s):
1. The stars were glinting in the night sky, creating a beautiful celestial display.
2. Her eyes had a mischievous glinting, suggesting that she had a secret plan in mind.

Question 18

gloomily

Answer 18

Type of word: Adverb

Meaning(s):
1. In a manner characterized by darkness, sadness, or a lack of hope, often with a sense of foreboding or pessimism.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 以黑暗、悲伤或缺乏希望为特征的方式，通常伴随着不祥或悲观的感觉。

Antonyms:
1. Cheerfully, optimistically

Synonyms:
1. Darkly, somberly
2. Pessimistically, despondently

Sample sentence(s):
1. He looked at the storm clouds gathering and said gloomily, “I think it’s going to rain all day.”
2. She sat alone in her room, gloomily contemplating the recent turn of events in her life.

Question 19

gooey

Answer 19

Type of word: Adjective

Meaning(s):
1. Having a soft, sticky, and viscous texture, often used to describe substances that are thick and adhesive.
2. Excessively sentimental or emotional, often used to describe expressions of affection or sentimentality that may be considered overly sweet or cloying.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 具有柔软、粘稠和黏性质地的，通常用来描述浓稠和粘附性的物质。
2. 过于多情或情感过于沉重，通常用来描述可能被认为过于甜腻的情感或感情表达。

Antonyms:
1. Dry, firm
2. Unemotional, unsentimental

Synonyms:
1. Sticky, syrupy
2. Sentimental, mushy

Sample sentence(s):
1. The dessert was so gooey and sweet that it practically melted in your mouth.
2. The movie’s gooey love scenes brought tears to the eyes of the audience.

Question 20

handmaidens

Answer 20

Type of word: Noun (Plural)

Meaning(s):
1. Female servants or attendants, often used in a historical or formal context.
2. Figuratively, individuals or entities that serve or assist in a subservient or supportive role, often to a more powerful or influential person or entity.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 女仆或女侍，通常在历史或正式语境中使用。
2. 在比喻性语境中，指在辅助或支持的角色中提供服务的个体或实体，通常是为更有权势或有影响力的个人或实体提供服务。

Antonyms:
1. Masters, employers
2. Leaders, independent entities

Synonyms:
1. Maids, servants
2. Assistants, aides

Sample sentence(s):
1. The handmaidens in the palace attended to the needs of the queen and her guests.
2. Technology has become a handmaiden to modern business, facilitating communication and efficiency in various industries.

Question 21

lamented

Answer 21

Type of word: Verb (Past Tense)

Meaning(s):
1. To express grief, sorrow, or regret for something or someone, often through mourning, wailing, or verbal expressions of sadness.
2. To express deep disappointment or sadness about a situation or event.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 表达对某事或某人的悲伤、悲痛或遗憾，通常通过哀悼、哭泣或口头表达悲伤。
2. 对一种情况或事件表达深切的失望或悲伤。

Antonyms:
1. Rejoiced, celebrated
2. Accepted, embraced

Synonyms:
1. Mourned, grieved
2. Bemoaned, deplored

Sample sentence(s):
1. The family lamented the loss of their beloved pet dog, holding a small funeral in its memory.
2. The community lamented the closure of the local library, as it had been a cherished resource for generations.

Question 22

mused

Answer 22

Type of word: Verb (Past Tense)

Meaning(s):
1. To engage in deep thought or contemplation, often accompanied by a sense of reflection or introspection.
2. To ponder or consider something deeply, typically in a reflective or thoughtful manner.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 进行深思熟虑或思考，通常伴随着反思或内省的感觉。
2. 深思熟虑或思考某事物，通常以反思或深思熟虑的方式。

Antonyms:
1. Disregarded, neglected
2. Decided, acted

Synonyms:
1. Contemplated, reflected
2. Pondered, thought

Sample sentence(s):
1. As he gazed out the window, he mused on the mysteries of the universe.
2. She mused over the meaning of the poem, trying to decipher its hidden messages.

Question 23

verge

Answer 23

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. The edge, brink, or border of something, often referring to a boundary or limit.
2. The point at which something is about to happen, typically a significant change or event.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 某物的边缘、边界或边缘，通常指边界或极限。
2. 某事即将发生的时刻，通常是重大变化或事件的发生点。

Antonyms:
1. Center, middle
2. Delay, postpone

Synonyms:
1. Edge, brink
2. Threshold, point

Sample sentence(s):
1. The hikers stood on the verge of the cliff, gazing down at the breathtaking view below.
2. The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before a last-minute investment saved it from financial ruin.

Question 24

primal

Answer 24

Type of word: Adjective

Meaning(s):
1. Relating to or characteristic of the earliest or original state or condition of something.
2. Of or pertaining to the most basic or fundamental aspects or elements, often associated with a sense of simplicity or purity.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 与某物最早或最原始的状态或条件相关的。
2. 与最基本或最基本的方面或元素有关，通常与一种简单或纯粹的感觉相关。

Antonyms:
1. Modern, advanced
2. Complex, sophisticated

Synonyms:
1. Primitive, original
2. Fundamental, elemental

Sample sentence(s):
1. The primal instincts of survival can be observed in many animal species.
2. The artist aimed to capture the primal beauty of nature in his paintings, focusing on its essential elements.

Question 25

raptured

Answer 25

Type of word: Verb (Past Tense)

Meaning(s):
1. To experience a state of intense pleasure, happiness, or ecstasy; to be transported or enraptured by a strong positive emotion or experience.
2. To be carried away by strong emotions, often to the point of being lost in one’s thoughts or feelings.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 经历一种强烈的愉悦、幸福或狂喜状态；被某种积极情感或经历深深吸引或陶醉。
2. 被强烈的情感冲走，通常到了陷入自己的思想或情感中的地步。

Antonyms:
1. Depressed, saddened
2. Anchored, grounded

Synonyms:
1. Enthralled, delighted
2. Absorbed, engrossed

Sample sentence(s):
1. When the couple saw their newborn baby for the first time, they were raptured with joy.
2. Lost in the beauty of the sunset, he was raptured by the colors painting the evening sky.

Question 26

riddance

Answer 26

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. The act or process of getting rid of something or someone, often with a sense of relief or satisfaction.
2. Relief from or removal of something undesirable or burdensome.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 摆脱某事或某人的行为或过程，通常伴随着一种轻松或满足的感觉。
2. 摆脱或去除令人不快或沉重的事物。

Antonyms:
1. Retention, keeping
2. Presence, acceptance

Synonyms:
1. Disposal, removal
2. Relief, liberation

Sample sentence(s):
1. The departure of the troublesome employee was a welcome riddance for the company.
2. The end of the project marked a riddance of the stressful and demanding workload for the team.

Question 27

scowling

Answer 27

Type of word: Verb (Present Participle)

Meaning(s):
1. Frowning or having a facial expression characterized by a deep and often angry or displeased furrow of the brow, typically indicating irritation, frustration, or displeasure.
2. Behaving in a hostile, angry, or unfriendly manner, often accompanied by a menacing or disapproving facial expression.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 皱眉或面部表情深沉且常常生气或不悦，通常表示烦恼、挫败或不悦。
2. 表现出敌对、愤怒或不友好的方式，通常伴随着威胁性或不赞成的面部表情。

Antonyms:
1. Smiling, grinning
2. Friendly, welcoming

Synonyms:
1. Frowning, scowling
2. Glowering, grimacing

Sample sentence(s):
1. She was scowling at her computer screen, frustrated by the technical problems she was encountering.
2. The scowling security guard refused to let anyone enter the building without proper identification.

Question 28

sneered

Answer 28

Type of word: Verb (Past Tense)

Meaning(s):
1. To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner, often expressing scorn, derision, or disdain.
2. To express disdain or contempt for something or someone through a mocking or scornful attitude or expression.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 以轻蔑或嘲笑的方式微笑或说话，通常表达蔑视、讥讽或鄙视。
2. 通过嘲笑或轻蔑的态度或表情来表达对某事或某人的蔑视或鄙视。

Antonyms:
1. Complimented, praised
2. Admired, respected

Synonyms:
1. Mocked, scoffed
2. Jeered, derided

Sample sentence(s):
1. He sneered at her suggestion, believing it to be utterly foolish.
2. The audience sneered when the politician made unrealistic promises during his speech.

Question 29

stealthily

Answer 29

Type of word: Adverb

Meaning(s):
1. In a quiet, secretive, or sneaky manner, often characterized by a lack of noise or visibility.
2. With an intention to avoid detection or to move surreptitiously.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 以安静、秘密或暗中行事的方式，通常不会发出噪音或显眼。
2. 怀着避免被发现或秘密行动的意图。

Antonyms:
1. Noisily, conspicuously
2. Openly, boldly

Synonyms:
1. Secretly, furtively
2. Clandestinely, surreptitiously

Sample sentence(s):
1. The cat moved stealthily through the dark alley, stalking its prey.
2. The spy entered the enemy’s territory stealthily, hoping to gather crucial information undetected.

Question 30

stout twine

Answer 30

Type of word: Noun phrase

Meaning(s):
1. A strong and thick cord or string made of fibers, often used for binding or tying objects together, securing packages, or other practical purposes.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 强而粗的绳索或线，通常由纤维制成，用于捆绑或绑扎物体，固定包装或其他实际用途。

Antonyms:
1. Thin string, thread

Synonyms:
1. Thick cord, strong string

Sample sentence(s):
1. The gardener used stout twine to support the climbing vines in the garden.
2. The package was securely wrapped and tied with several layers of stout twine to prevent it from coming apart during shipping.

Question 31

swaggering

Answer 31

Type of word: Verb (Present Participle)

Meaning(s):
1. Walking or moving in a confident, self-assured, and often arrogant or cocky manner, typically characterized by a noticeable display of confidence.
2. Behaving in a boastful, self-important, or conceited way, often displaying an exaggerated sense of self-confidence.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 以自信、自信、通常伴随着自信的明显表现的方式行走或移动，通常以自信的明显展示为特征。
2. 表现出自夸、自以为是或自负的方式，通常显示出夸大的自信心。

Antonyms:
1. Humble, meek
2. Modest, unassuming

Synonyms:
1. Strutting, sauntering
2. Boasting, bragging

Sample sentence(s):
1. He entered the room, swaggering as if he owned the place, drawing the attention of everyone present.
2. His constant swaggering and bragging about his accomplishments made him unpopular among his peers.

Question 32

tailed off

Answer 32

Type of word: Verb phrase (Past tense)

Meaning(s):
1. To gradually decrease or diminish in intensity, quantity, or quality, often used to describe something tapering off or declining gradually.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 逐渐减少或减弱，通常用来描述某事物逐渐减弱或逐渐下降。

Antonyms:
1. Increased, intensified
2. Rose, climbed

Synonyms:
1. Decreased, dwindled
2. Declined, waned

Sample sentence(s):
1. The rain started as a heavy downpour but tailed off to a light drizzle by evening.
2. The attendance at the event tailed off after the first hour, leaving only a few participants by the end.

Question 33

thumped

Answer 33

Type of word: Verb (Past Tense)

Meaning(s):
1. To strike or hit something with a heavy or dull sound, often producing a loud and resonant noise.
2. To beat rapidly or forcefully, often used metaphorically to describe a strong, pounding sensation.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 用沉重或沉闷的声音击打或打击某物，通常产生响亮和共鸣的声音。
2. 快速或有力地跳动，常用来比喻一种强烈的悸动感。

Antonyms:
1. Gently touch, pat
2. Steady, calm

Synonyms:
1. Bang, thud
2. Pound, beat

Sample sentence(s):
1. He thumped the drum with all his might, creating a rhythmic and thunderous sound.
2. Her heart thumped in her chest as she approached the stage to give her speech.

Question 34

torrent

Answer 34

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. A strong and fast-flowing stream of water, often in a river or creek, that can result from heavy rainfall or melting snow.
2. A large or overwhelming amount of something, such as words, emotions, or events, that flows rapidly and forcefully.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 快速而湍急的水流，通常在河流或小溪中，可能是由于大雨或融雪引起的。
2. 大量或压倒性的事物，如言辞、情感或事件，以快速而有力的方式流动。

Antonyms:
1. Trickle, dribble
2. Drought, scarcity

Synonyms:
1. Flood, deluge
2. Onslaught, avalanche

Sample sentence(s):
1. The torrent of rain caused the river to swell and flood its banks.
2. He faced a torrent of criticism and backlash from the public after his controversial statement.

Question 35

unleashed

Answer 35

Type of word: Verb (Past Tense)

Meaning(s):
1. To release or set free, often with great force or intensity.
2. To cause or allow something powerful or uncontrolled to be released or expressed.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 释放或解放，通常伴随着巨大的力量或强度。
2. 导致或允许强大或不受控制的事物被释放或表达。

Antonyms:
1. Restrained, held back
2. Controlled, managed

Synonyms:
1. Unshackled, liberated
2. Unleash, set loose

Sample sentence(s):
1. The storm unleashed its fury, with strong winds and heavy rain causing widespread damage.
2. The speech by the charismatic leader unleashed a wave of enthusiasm and support among the audience.

Question 36

vomitous

Answer 36

Type of word: Adjective

Meaning(s):
1. Extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or nauseating, often used to describe something that induces a strong feeling of disgust or revulsion.
2. Causing or likely to cause vomiting or nausea.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 极其不愉快、令人恶心或令人作呕的，通常用来描述引起强烈的反感或厌恶感的事物。
2. 引起呕吐或恶心的，或有可能引起呕吐或恶心的。

Antonyms:
1. Pleasant, enjoyable
2. Non-nauseating, inoffensive

Synonyms:
1. Disgusting, repulsive
2. Nauseating, emetic

Sample sentence(s):
1. The sight and smell of the spoiled food was so vomitous that it made everyone in the room feel sick.
2. Some people find the motion of a roller coaster to be so intense that it becomes vomitous for them.

Question 37

wit

Answer 37

Type of word: Noun

Meaning(s):
1. The ability to think, reason, and make clever and intelligent remarks or observations; intelligence.
2. Clever and humorous language, often characterized by quick and amusing remarks or repartee.
3. A person known for their clever and humorous remarks or for their intelligence.

Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 思考、推理和做出聪明而智慧的评论或观察的能力；智慧。
2. 聪明和幽默的语言，通常以机智和有趣的言辞或口才为特征。
3. 以其聪明和幽默的言辞或智慧而闻名的人。

Antonyms:
1. Stupidity, dullness
2. Dullness, seriousness

Synonyms:
1. Intelligence, cleverness
2. Humor, humorously
3. Wit, humorist

Sample sentence(s):
1. Her wit and quick thinking made her a formidable opponent in debates.
2. The comedian’s wit and humor kept the audience laughing throughout the entire show.
3. Oscar Wilde was known for his sharp wit and witty plays and essays.