Core Adjectives 2 Flashcards
Exemplary
典范的,模范的
Elusive
Out of reach, difficult to catch
不易琢磨的,难以言喻的
Exorbitant
Unreasonably expensive
过分的,过度昂贵的
Redundant
Doing or saying something again and again
多余的,重复的,累赘的
Resilient
Able to feel better quickly after something unpleasant such as an injury
可迅速恢复的,有适应力的
Reticent
缄默的,保守的
Reserved
Unwilling to tell people about things, not talking much
缄默的,保守的
Uncommunicative
Unwilling to tell people about things, not talking much
缄默的,保守的
Resurgent
Becoming stronger and more popular again
再起的,重临的
Deleterious
Harmful, injurious
有害的
Despondent
Feeling downcast, dejected
沮丧的,失落的
Forlorn
Feeling downcast, dejected
沮丧的,失落的
Devoid
Completely lacking in something
缺乏的
Impeccable
Not capable of being appeased
无法取悦的
Inexorable
a. Relentless, unstoppable
无可阻挡的,无法动摇的
Incoherent
Lacking organization or logic
不统一的,不一致的
Insurmountable
a. Not capable of being overcome
不可战胜的
Irreverent
Lacking proper respect, disrespectful
不尊重的
Circumspect
Cautious, careful
谨慎的
Prudent
Cautious, careful
谨慎的
Discreet
Cautious, careful
谨慎的
Circuitous
Circular and therefore indirect
迂回的
Magnanimous
Generous and forgiving
慷慨的,宽宏大量的
Momentous
Of great importance
重要的
Mellifluous
Smooth and sweet flowing
声音甜美的
Ominous
Threatening and menacing
凶兆的
Acrimonious
Great bitterness
尖酸的,刻薄的
Copious
Abundant, a great amount
丰富的,大量的
Abstemious
Temperate in eating and drinking
节俭的,克制的
Malodorous
Foul smelling
恶臭的
Tedious
a. 单调的,无聊的
Virulent
Very toxic or poisonous
病毒的,有毒的
Empirical
Guided by practical experience and not theory
经验的,实证的
Lucrative
Very profitable
有利可图的
Extravagant
Excessive
奢侈的,过度的
Avarice
Excessive greed
贪婪的
Glut
A surplus
过度,过多
Plethora
A surplus
过度,过多
Surfeit
A surplus
过度,过多
Destitute
Very poor
贫穷的,赤贫的
Impoverished
Very poor
贫穷的,赤贫的
Indigent
Very poor
贫穷的,赤贫的
Affluent
Very wealthy
富裕的,丰富的
Opulent
Very wealthy
富裕的,丰富的
Munificent
Very generous
慷慨的
Parsimonious
Excessively cheap, stingy
节俭的,吝啬的
Egalitarian
Belief in a society based upon equality
强调人人平等的
Contiguous
Sharing an edge or boundary, touching
接壤的,接触的
Desiccate
Thoroughly dry out, totally arid
干燥的
Pertinent
Relevant and to the point
有关的,相关的
Indisputable
Not open to question, irrefutable
毋庸置疑,不可辩驳的
Discriminating
Selective or refined taste
有区分的,挑剔的
Stock
Stereotypical or formulaic
陈腐的,陈旧的
Pedestrian
Undistinguished, ordinary, conventional
平常的,无特点的
Cavalier
Having an arrogant attitude
傲慢的,满不在乎的
Provisional
Temporary
临时的,暂时的
Quiescent
Inactive, very quiet
静止的,不动的
Lurid
Sensational, shocking
恐怖的,令人震惊的
Truculent
Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight
挑衅的,好斗的
Pugnacious
Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight
挑衅的,好斗的
Belligerent
Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight
挑衅的,好斗的
Perfunctory
Performed in a mechanical, spiritless manner
敷衍的,草率的
Craven
Cowardly
怯懦的,胆小的
Venal
Corrupt, open to bribery
腐败的
Licentious
Immoral, debauched
不道德的,放纵淫欲的
Dissolute
Immoral, debauched
不道德的,放纵淫欲的
Noxious
Harmful, injurious to physical, mental or moral health
有害的,有毒的
Duplicitous
Deliberately deceptive
欺骗他人的
Profligate
Very wasteful, especially of time and money
奢侈的,浪费的
Insidious
Causing harm in a subtle or stealthy manner, devious
阴险的
Inane
Empty, lacking serious purpose
空白的,空虚的
Vapid
Empty, lacking serious purpose
空白的,空虚的
Imperious
Domineering and arrogant
傲慢的,专横的
Petulant
Peevish, irritable
孩子气的,易怒的
Complaisant
Agreeable, amiable
殷勤的,顺从的
quixotic
foolishly impractical
不切合实际的,唐吉柯德式的