Hackers New SAT Reading #4 Flashcards
ballpark
야구장
inundated
overwhelmed with things or people to be dealt with
e.g. A flood of pedestrians inundated the asphalt from every direction at once.
disarray
a state of disorganization or untidiness
e.g. Her gray hair was in disarray.
wizened
wrinkled with age
e.g. A wizened old woman
recant
철회하다
e.g. He recanted his idea.
relish
n. great enjoyment
v. enjoy greatly
profligacy
- 방탕
e. g. He condemns Japanese ostentatiousness and profligacy.
e. g. profligate spending = 낭비성 소비 - licentious or dissolute behavior
e. g. The emperor’s profligate lifestyle
indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
adj. indignant
bout
한바탕, 한차례
e. g. I suffered from a bout with the flue.
e. g. a drinking bout = 한바탕 술판
e. g. a sincere bout of empathy
epiphany
- an appearance or manifestation, especially of a deity
2. a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something
shortcoming
n. 결점
stranded
unable to leave somewhere because of a problem
e.g. He left me stranded in town.
conspicuous
very noticeable
gallant
brave, heroic
flank
- the side of a person’s or animal’s body between the ribs and the hip
e. g. leaning against his horse’s flank - the right or left side of a body of people such as an army, a naval force, or a soccer team
e. g. the left flank of the Russian Third Army
regiment
(군대의) 연대/unit
foregoing
앞서 말한
precipice
벼랑
stricture
- a restriction on a person or activity
e. g. religious strictures on everyday life - 맹비난
rear
the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle
whereupon
immediately after which
vindicate
- clear someone of blame/suspicion
2. prove to be right
denigrate
disparage
morale
사기, 의욕
gallivant
v. go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure
stroll
v. walk in a leisurely way
n. a short leisurely walk
linger
(예상보다 오래) 남다
e. g. We lingered awhile after the party.
e. g. The faint smell of her perfume lingered in the room.
rescind
revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)
discern
perceive or recognize
semblance
외관/겉모습 especially when the reality is different
e.g. Somehow, the semblance of peace remained after the battle.
mien
a person’s look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood
e.g. He has a cautious, academic mien.
punctilious
꼼꼼한, fastidious
precision
정확성
outdo
능가하다
e.g. The men tried to outdo each other in their generosity.
tenuity
the state of being tenuous
tenuous:
- thin or slender in form, as a thread
- lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak
e. g. a tenuous argument - 미약한, 보잘 것 없는
e. g. a tenuous hold on life
inadequacy
불충분함
glaring
- giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light
2. highly obvious or conspicuous
conjectural
추측의
readily
easily
apparent
분명한
demeanor
a way of looking and behaving (행실, 품행)
e.g. The boss has a calm, reassuring demeanor.
brazen
bold and without shame, 뻔뻔한
garish
unpleasantly bright and showy
e.g. a pair of garish shorts
acuity
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
명민함, 예리함
noncommittal
not expressing an opinion or decision
e.g. The ambassador was typically noncommittal when asked whether further sanctions would be introduced.
equivocate
to speak in a way that is intentionally not clear and confusing to other people, especially to hide the truth
warrant
- n. 영장
e. g. They issued a warrant for her arrest. - v. necessitate
invigorate
give strength or energy to
e.g. The shower had invigorated her.
exhort
촉구하다
derelict
- adj. abandoned especially by the owner or occupant
e. g. a derelict house - adj. lacking a sense of duty
e. g. They are derelict in upholding the common good.
accountable
책임이 있는
rectify
바로잡다
e.g. Mistakes made now cannot be rectified later.
remiss
(not used in front of nouns) lacking care to duty; negligent
e.g. It was remiss of me to forget to give you the message.
forsake
저버리다
e.g. He would never forsake Tara.
communal
공동의
infallible
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
e.g. Doctors are not infallible.
polarize
양극화하다
integral
necessary to make a whole complete, 필수불가결한
whiff
a smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly
e.g. a whiff from the kitchen
olfaction
the action or capacity of smelling
gustation
the action or faculty of tasting
dull
v. make or become less intense
e. g. By eliminating one sense, you dull the other.
adj. lacking interest or excitement
e. g. Studying is not always dull.
impair
손상시키다
appetite
식욕
hardwired
genetically determined or compelled
e.g. Fear is hardwired in our brain.
hue
a color or shade
e.g. Many processed products owe their hues to human design.
willfully
- 고의로, deliberately
e. g. These colors are willfully created. - with a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences
imbue
inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality
e. g. The entire performance was imbued with sparkle and elan.
e. g. This cause and effect relationship is strongly imbued within us.
palatable
pleasant to taste
innate
inborn, natural
contravene
- (법, 규칙을) 위반하다
- to oppose, to conflict with (a right, principle, etc.)
e. g. Both instances show that contravening the inherently occurring association of taste with other senses can impact business.
elan
a combination of style and energetic confidence, especially in performances or manner
