PTE WORD A Group 2

Question 1

Antarctic

Answer 1

Adj. south arctic pole

Question 2

Anthem

Answer 2

Song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty

Question 3

Anthology

Answer 3

Book of literary selections by various authors

Question 4

Anthropology

Answer 4

Social science that studies origins and costal relationships of human beings

Question 5

Anticipate

Answer 5

Something expected

Question 6

Apologetic

Answer 6

Adj for apology

Question 7

Apparatus

Answer 7

A group of parts that work together to perform given function

Question 8

Applaud

Answer 8

Express approval, especially by clapping the hands

Question 9

Apprentice

Answer 9

Works for an expert to learn a trade

Question 10

Apt

Answer 10

恰当的，贴切的

Question 11

aptitude

Answer 11

inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding

Question 12

arbitrary

Answer 12

randomly chosen

Question 13

archaic

Answer 13

/ar’keit/ ; no longer current or applicable

Question 14

arduous

Answer 14

demanding great effort or labor; 努力 奋发

Question 15

articulate

Answer 15

expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language; 清晰有效的

Question 16

artillery

Answer 16

large weapons, 大炮

Question 17

ascribe

Answer 17

inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause

Question 18

assorted

Answer 18

varied; miscellaneous

Question 19

asylum

Answer 19

place of refugee or shelter; protection; /a’sail3m/

Question 20

atlas

Answer 20

a bound volume of maps, charts or tables

Question 21

attribute

Answer 21

essential quality; reputation; honor

Question 22

audible

Answer 22

could be heard or perceptible by ear

Question 23

augment

Answer 23

增长 n or vt., vi. in size, extent, or quality

Question 24

autonomy

Answer 24

independence; self-government or the right of self-determination; 自治