reading2 Flashcards
trial
the process of testing the ability，quality or performance of sb/sth，especially before you make a
final decision about them
tremendous
very great in amount，scale，or in intensity
perceive
to notice or become aware of sth
illustrate
to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples，pictures，etc
stimuli（pl.）
something that produces a reaction in a human，an animal or a plant
sacrifice
to give up sth that is important or valuable to you in order to get or do sth that
seems more important for yourself or for another person
exert
to use power or influence to affect sb/sth
bothersome
causing trouble or difficulty
extensive
to say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want.
to seem likely to happen or cause something unpleasant.
brilliant
extremely clever or impressive; very intelligent or skillful
very good; excellent; successful
(of light or colors) very bright
surge
to move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction
copy with
to deal with successfully
administer
to give drugs, medicine, etc. to somebody
session
a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity
ulcer
a sore area on the outside of the body or on the surface of an organ inside the body which is painful and may bleed or produce a poisonous substance( ulceration)
irritation
the state of being annoyed, especially by something that somebody continuously does or by something that continuously happens (adj: irritating)
merely
Used meaning “only” or “simply” to emphasize a fact or something that you are saying
demonstrate
to show or prove something clearly; to show or describe how to do something or how something works.
to protest or support something in public with a lot of other people.
buzzer
an electrical device that is used to make a buzzing sound, for example, to attract someone’s attention.
shock
in this paragraph means an electric shock
ulcer
a sore area on your skin or inside your body that may bleed or produce poisonous substances
parallel
(n. ) a relationship or similarity between two things, especially things that exist or happen in different places or at different times
(adj. ) Two lines, paths etc that are parallel to each other are the same distance apart along their whole length; [formal] similar and happening at the same time.
(v. ) If one thing parallels another, they happen at the same time or are similar, and seem to be related.
traumatic
A traumatic experience is very shocking and upsetting, and may cause psychological damage.
anticipate
to expect that something will happen and be ready for it
tragic
An event or situation is extremely sad, usually because it involves death or suffering.
quizzes
the plural form of quiz, a short test that a teacher gives to a class.
maintain
keep in a certain state, position, or activity
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
supply with necessities and support
strive
attempt by employing effort
to exert much effort or energy
confront
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
deal with (something unpleasant) head on
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
be face to face with
unstimulated
unexciting
Personality
the various aspects of a person’s character that combine to make them different from other people
stress-resistant personality
characteristics that enable a person to cope well in stressful situations.
moderate
that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc.
commitment
a promise to do sth or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support sb/sth; the fact of committing yourself
