Core Adjectives 2 Flashcards

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Exemplary

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典范的,模范的

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Elusive

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Out of reach, difficult to catch

不易琢磨的,难以言喻的

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Exorbitant

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Unreasonably expensive

过分的,过度昂贵的

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Redundant

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Doing or saying something again and again

多余的,重复的,累赘的

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Resilient

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Able to feel better quickly after something unpleasant such as an injury
可迅速恢复的,有适应力的

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Reticent

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缄默的,保守的

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Reserved

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Unwilling to tell people about things, not talking much

缄默的,保守的

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Uncommunicative

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Unwilling to tell people about things, not talking much

缄默的,保守的

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Resurgent

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Becoming stronger and more popular again

再起的,重临的

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Deleterious

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Harmful, injurious

有害的

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Despondent

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Feeling downcast, dejected

沮丧的,失落的

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Forlorn

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Feeling downcast, dejected

沮丧的,失落的

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Devoid

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Completely lacking in something

缺乏的

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Impeccable

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Not capable of being appeased

无法取悦的

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Inexorable

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a. Relentless, unstoppable

无可阻挡的,无法动摇的

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Incoherent

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Lacking organization or logic

不统一的,不一致的

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Insurmountable

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a. Not capable of being overcome

不可战胜的

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Irreverent

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Lacking proper respect, disrespectful

不尊重的

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Circumspect

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Cautious, careful

谨慎的

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Prudent

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Cautious, careful

谨慎的

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Discreet

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Cautious, careful

谨慎的

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Circuitous

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Circular and therefore indirect

迂回的

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Magnanimous

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Generous and forgiving

慷慨的,宽宏大量的

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Momentous

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Of great importance

重要的

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Mellifluous
Smooth and sweet flowing | 声音甜美的
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Ominous
Threatening and menacing | 凶兆的
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Acrimonious
Great bitterness | 尖酸的,刻薄的
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Copious
Abundant, a great amount | 丰富的,大量的
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Abstemious
Temperate in eating and drinking | 节俭的,克制的
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Malodorous
Foul smelling | 恶臭的
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Tedious
a. 单调的,无聊的
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Virulent
Very toxic or poisonous | 病毒的,有毒的
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Empirical
Guided by practical experience and not theory | 经验的,实证的
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Lucrative
Very profitable | 有利可图的
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Extravagant
Excessive | 奢侈的,过度的
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Avarice
Excessive greed | 贪婪的
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Glut
A surplus | 过度,过多
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Plethora
A surplus | 过度,过多
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Surfeit
A surplus | 过度,过多
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Destitute
Very poor | 贫穷的,赤贫的
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Impoverished
Very poor | 贫穷的,赤贫的
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Indigent
Very poor | 贫穷的,赤贫的
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Affluent
Very wealthy | 富裕的,丰富的
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Opulent
Very wealthy | 富裕的,丰富的
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Munificent
Very generous | 慷慨的
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Parsimonious
Excessively cheap, stingy | 节俭的,吝啬的
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Egalitarian
Belief in a society based upon equality | 强调人人平等的
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Contiguous
Sharing an edge or boundary, touching | 接壤的,接触的
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Desiccate
Thoroughly dry out, totally arid | 干燥的
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Pertinent
Relevant and to the point | 有关的,相关的
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Indisputable
Not open to question, irrefutable | 毋庸置疑,不可辩驳的
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Discriminating
Selective or refined taste | 有区分的,挑剔的
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Stock
Stereotypical or formulaic | 陈腐的,陈旧的
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Pedestrian
Undistinguished, ordinary, conventional | 平常的,无特点的
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Cavalier
Having an arrogant attitude | 傲慢的,满不在乎的
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Provisional
Temporary | 临时的,暂时的
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Quiescent
Inactive, very quiet | 静止的,不动的
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Lurid
Sensational, shocking | 恐怖的,令人震惊的
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Truculent
Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight | 挑衅的,好斗的
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Pugnacious
Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight | 挑衅的,好斗的
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Belligerent
Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight | 挑衅的,好斗的
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Perfunctory
Performed in a mechanical, spiritless manner | 敷衍的,草率的
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Craven
Cowardly | 怯懦的,胆小的
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Venal
Corrupt, open to bribery | 腐败的
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Licentious
Immoral, debauched | 不道德的,放纵淫欲的
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Dissolute
Immoral, debauched | 不道德的,放纵淫欲的
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Noxious
Harmful, injurious to physical, mental or moral health | 有害的,有毒的
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Duplicitous
Deliberately deceptive | 欺骗他人的
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Profligate
Very wasteful, especially of time and money | 奢侈的,浪费的
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Insidious
Causing harm in a subtle or stealthy manner, devious | 阴险的
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Inane
Empty, lacking serious purpose | 空白的,空虚的
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Vapid
Empty, lacking serious purpose | 空白的,空虚的
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Imperious
Domineering and arrogant | 傲慢的,专横的
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Petulant
Peevish, irritable | 孩子气的,易怒的
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Complaisant
Agreeable, amiable | 殷勤的,顺从的
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quixotic
foolishly impractical | 不切合实际的,唐吉柯德式的