List M

Question 1

peck v.

Answer 1

啄 bite, nibble

beak n.鸟嘴

Question 2

estivation n.

Answer 2

夏眠

Latin. aestas: summer

estival adj. of summer

Question 3

torpor n.

Answer 3

迟钝

torpid adj.
torpidness n.

Question 4

spawn vt.

Answer 4

generate, produce, breed (eggs) 鱼，两栖，软体产卵

Question 5

envoy n.

Answer 5

delegate 使节

Fr. envoyer: send

convoy vt. escort

Question 6

consul n.

Answer 6

领事 diplomat

Question 7

renounce vt.

Answer 7

abandon, reject, abdicate, relinquish

Question 8

overrule vt.

Answer 8

rule / exercise against, override, overthrow批驳，否决，nullify

Question 9

defer v.

Answer 9

1. submit, succumb, accede, yield

2. delay

Question 10

enthrall vt.

Answer 10

enslave, captive, delight使高兴

thrall n. slavery

Question 11

subject vt.

Answer 11

overpower使服从

subjection n. subjugation: forcing into submission

Question 12

succumb vi.

Answer 12

give in, submit, yield

Latin. cumbere: lie
su-: under

Question 13

compliance n.

Answer 13

conformity, obedience

comply vt. abide by

Question 14

deference n.

Answer 14

respect, reverence, esteem

defer vt. 1. submit, yield, 2. delay

Question 15

entail vt.

Answer 15

have sth. as consequence inevitably

Question 16

inflict vt.

Answer 16

使遭受 impose, incur

Latin. fligere: to hit
infligere: strike upon

Question 17

coax vt.

Answer 17

persuade patiently

Question 18

embellish vt.

Answer 18

embroider, garnish

Latin. make beautiful
em-: make bellus: beautiful

Question 19

embroider vt.

Answer 19

embellish, decorate, garnish

broider vt. 刺绣

Question 20

garnish vt.

Answer 20

embroider, embellish

Question 21

gild vt.

Answer 21

画蛇添足

from: gold 原意: cover sth. with gold

Question 22

modulate vt.

Answer 22

modify

Latin. modus: measure

Question 23

clog vt. n.

Answer 23

block, hinder, obstruct (v.), obstruction (n.)

Question 24

encumber vt.

Answer 24

hamper, succumb

Latin. combre: barrier

Question 25

foil vt.

Answer 25

frustrate, forestall, prevent sb. from succeeding in sth.

Question 26

forestall vt.

Answer 26

prevent, hamper预先阻止

Question 27

intercede v.

Answer 27

intervene, mediate

Latin. cedere:give way

Question 28

intercept vt.

Answer 28

hold back, stop, get (ball)

Latin. capere: seize

Question 29

snag n.

Answer 29

obstacle, obstruction, hinder, hamper

Question 30

stunt vt. n.

Answer 30

v. hinder, restrict

n. 噱头 dangerous feat

Question 31

vestige n.

Answer 31

reminder, remains, trace of sth. gone

Question 32

brace v.

Answer 32

support, strengthen

Latin. bracchium (bracchia): arm

Question 33

discernible adj.

Answer 33

detectable可发觉的

discern vt. distinguish

Question 34

indomitable adj.

Answer 34

invincible, relentless不屈不挠的

Latin. to tame

Question 35

resolute adj.

Answer 35

firm, determined, steadfast

Latin. resolvere: determine

Question 36

tenacious adj.

Answer 36

stubborn, resolute, obstinate

Fr. tenir: hold

Question 37

bigoted adj.

Answer 37

intolerant

bigot n. intolerant person
bigotry n.

Question 38

obstinate adj.

Answer 38

stubborn

Question 39

mulish adj.

Answer 39

obstinate, tenacious

mule n.骡子

Question 40

divulge vt.

Answer 40

disclose, reveal, unveil

Latin. vulgus: masses
disvulgare: make widely known to the masses