Lesson 19

Question 1

antiquated

Answer 1

adj；Old-fashioned or outdated:

The antiquated clothing suddenly became popular.

Question 2

apocryphal

Answer 2

adj; (Of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true:

We doubted the apocryphal story

Question 3

aquatic

Answer 3

adj. of, in, or pertaining to water.

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Question 4

approbation

Answer 4

n. approval; commendation.

Most of us desire the approbation of others - or, at worst, wish to avoid their condemnation.

Question 5

Appalling

Answer 5

adj.

inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust

We drove by an appalling traffic accident on the highway.

Question 6

Appease

Answer 6

verb.

1. to make (someone) pleased or less angry by giving or saying something desired

They appeased the dictator by accepting his demands in an effort to avoid war.

2. to make (a pain, a problem, etc.) less painful or troubling; to allay

We had no way to appease our hunger.

Question 7

astute

Answer 7

ajd. able to understand situation or behaviour very well and very quickly, especially so that you can get an advantage for yourself

Ex. An astute politican always can response very quickly.

Question 8

arboreal

Answer 8

adj. of or relating to trees

Monkeys live in an arboreal habitat.

Question 9

atone

Answer 9

v. make amends or reparation

Ex. Richard was anxious to atone for his thoughtlessness.

Question 10

audacious

Answer 10

adj.

1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
2. showing an impudent lack of respect

Ex. The risks involved in such an audacious operation is high.

Question 11

assuage

Answer 11

v.If you assuage an unpleasant feeling that someone has, you make them feel it less strongly.

Ex: To assuage his wife’s grief, he took her on a tour of Europe…

Question 12

artifact

Answer 12

noun

1. a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past

The hidden cave contained many new prehistoric artifacts.

2. a false or inaccurate result or effect that is produced accidentally — usually + of

The weird grading system was an aritifact of the way the test was designed.

Question 13

ascetic

Answer 13

adjective

1. relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure

He would never enjoy the ascetic life of monks.

Question 14

arcane

Answer 14

adj.

requiring secret or mysterious knowledge

The electricity is arcane to the acient people.

Question 15

arable

Answer 15

adjective
1.
capable of producing crops; suitable for farming; suited to the plow and for tillage:

Ex. Mr. Tang’s farm has an arable land so he becomes rich.

Question 16

arbiter

Answer 16

noun
1.
a person empowered to decide matters at issue; judge; umpire.

Ex. Mr. Tang is arbiter and he can decide everything in his family.

Question 17

archetypal

Answer 17

adj.

representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned

The Beatles were the archetypal Britpop group.

Question 18

assail

Answer 18

verb.

1. Make a concerted or violent attack on; attack someone physically or emotionally;

Example Sentence: He used his writing to assail his strong disagreement with the governemnt.

Question 19

assiduous

Answer 19

adj.

1. marked by care and persistent effort

Example Sentence: James Samson has been assiduous for the last ten years just for the publishment of this book.