day 10 Flashcards
modify v
change/alter/adjust
initially adv
at first/originally/primarily
Initially, the project will mainly focus on Java, where most of the human deaths have occurred.
critical adj
most important/essential/dangerous/risky
critical thinking
Tom’s parents were highly critical of the school.
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance
luminous adj
brilliant/bright/shining
facilitate v
ease/make easy/help
The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth
refinement n
small improvement/advancement
The new plan is a refinement of the one before.
attribute n/v
n characteristic/trait/quality
v ascribe/credit/impute
Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher
This play is usually attributed to Shakespeare
belch v
suddenly emit/discharge/erupt
underrate v
undervalue/underestimate
Let no man underrate our energies, our potentialities and our abiding power for good.
immense adj
large/enormous/huge
virtue n
goodness/merit/desirable quality
He was extolling the virtues of the Internet
bustling adj
busy/lively
distinct adj
different/separate/definite/clear and recognizable
thriving adj
prosperous/successful
obvious adj
evident/clear/apparent/conspicuous
Obvious advantage
exceptional adj
extraordinary/abnormal
exceptional circumstances
cumbersome adj
difficult to handle/burdensome/awkward
boon n
great benefit/ advantage
optimum adj
best/most favourable/supreme
uniformly adj
evenly/regularly/consistently
unleash v
release/unloose
acquire v
obtain/gain/earn
enigma n
mystery/puzzle/riddle
steadfast adj
unwavering/firm/enduring
He remained steadfast in his determination to do
dainty adj
delicate/refined/exquisite
You know my country have a long history and abundance of resorts, as well as the dainty food.
anomaly n
irregularity/abnormality/exception
the apparent anomaly that those who produced the wealth, the workers, were the poorest
splendid adj
marvelous/magnificent
The splendid evening glow in the sky means another fine day tomorrow.
rapport n
bond/relationship/link
social rapport
question v
take a critical look at/dispute
scatter v
disperse/dissipate/spread out/distribute
Put all your eggs into one basket and then watch that basket, do not scatter your shot.
escalate v
intensify/increase/rise
temporary adj
short-lived/makeshift/for a limited time
attest v
confirm/support/prove
I can attest to the absolute truth of his statement.
fortify v
strengthen/reinforce
The news merely fortified their determination.
remove v
eliminate/extract/withdraw
end n
purpose/goal/aim
plentiful adj
abundant/bountiful
make it
arrive
succeed in a big way; get to the top
devastate v
destroy/demolish/ravage/ruin
eminently adv
exceptionally/highly/extremely
She seems eminently suitable for the job
subtraction n
decrease/deduction/reduction
as a rule of thumb
in general/on the average
blur v
make less distinct/obscure/cloud
The differences between art and life seem to have blurred.
relay v
transfer/communicate/impart
expandable adj
able to be enlarged/extendable
scrupulous adj
careful/fastidious/honest
approximately adv
about/roughly/nearly
paradoxical adj
seemingly contradictory/ ironic
source n
origin/beginning
adhere v
stick/cleave
available adj
accessible/obtainable
readily/freely/publicly/generally available 可以容易╱免费╱让公众╱普遍得到的
get rid of
eliminate/remove/dispose of
repel v
drive away/beat off
maximize v
increase to the greatest possible degree
to maximize efficiency/fitness/profits
to maximize opportunities/resources
outermost adj
farthest away/farthest/most remote
the outermost planet 最远的行星
bind v
tie/fasten
visible adj
perceptible
visible benefits 显而易见的实惠
