Gr9 Lesson 2 Flashcards
Proclivity
N. 癖性
Natural or habitual inclinations
pernicious
Adj.有害的
Causing insidious harm or ruin
Protean
Adj 多角色的
Changeable in shape in form, able to play many roles
Rebuke
V 指责
To express sharp stern disapproval of
Salient
Adj. 显著的
Prominent or conspicuous, leaping or jumping
Surfeit
N. 过度饮食
Excess, overindulgence in eating and drinking
Timorous
Adj
Full of fear
Upbraid
V 责骂
To find fault with or reproach severly
Vapid
Adj.
lacking or lost life without spirit
Wanton
V 挥霍
Done, shown, used….maliciously and unjustified.
Zephyr
N.
A gentle mild breeze
Wistful
Adj
Longing pensive yearning
Veracity
N. 诚实
Habitual observance of truth in speech or statements
Ubiquitous
Adj.无所不在的
Existing or being everywhere
Tractable
Adj.
easily managed or controlled