re-za\ Flashcards
plausible
A: credibal, convincing, tenable; (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
“a plausible explanation”
repress
V: suppress, subdue制服 (someone or something) by force
2. restrain, prevent, or inhibit (the expression or development of something).
“the uprisings were repressed”
2. “Isabel couldn’t repress a sharp cry of fear”
sporadic
A: occasional; occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
“sporadic fighting broke out”
tangible
A: noticable/perceptible by touch.
“the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible”
N: a thing that is perceptible by touch.
“these are the only tangibles upon which an assessment can be made”
veneration
N: great respect; reverence.
in parts of India, the snake is a object of veneration
exaltion
N: a feeling or state of extreme happiness.
- the action of elevating/raising someone in rank, power, or character.
- glorifying, acclamation, the action of praising someone or something highly.
“she beams with exaltation”
- “the resurrection and exaltation of Christ”
- “the exaltation of the army as a place for brotherhood”
plea
V: a request made in an urgent and emotional manner.
2. a claim, a statement by sm who is accused of sm 辩解,抗辩.
“he made a dramatic plea for disarmament”
2. “her plea of a headache was not entirely false”
reprimand
N: scolding; a rebuke, especially an official one.
“the golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules”
V: rebuke (someone), especially officially.
“officials were dismissed or reprimanded for poor work”
stagnate
V: cease developing; become inactive or dull.
2. stop flowing
imports rose while exports stagnated
vigorous
A: strong, healthy, and full of energy; robust
“a tall, vigorous, and muscular man”