red book round 1-4 Flashcards
putative
purported adj.假定的；被公认的
putrefy
decay with an offensive smell v.使腐烂
putrid
of or relating to or attended by putrefaction adj.腐臭的；腐败的；令人厌恶的
quaff
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught v.〈旧或修辞〉一口气喝干；大口地喝 n.一饮而尽；痛饮
quail
small gallinaceous game birds n.鹌鹑 vi.畏缩；胆怯
quench
satisfy, as thirst v.熄灭；结束；冷淬；解渴
quondam
belonging to some prior time adj.过去的；以前的
raff
n.废料；大量；社会底层
rakish
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners adj.放荡的；轻快的；潇洒的；(船)外形灵巧的
ramble
move about aimlessly or without any destination vi.漫步；漫谈；漫游；蔓延 n.【C】漫步；闲谈；漫游；漫笔
rambunctious
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline adj.粗暴的；喧闹的；放纵的
rampage
violently angry and destructive behavior n.暴怒；狂暴行为 v.狂暴地乱冲
rankle
gnaw into; make resentful or angry v.化脓；发炎；惹怒；使痛苦
ransom
the act of freeing from captivity or punishment n.赎金；赎身；赎回 vt.赎回
rapids
n.急流；湍流
rapt
feeling great delight adj.全神贯注的；入迷的；出神的
rarefaction
a decrease in the density of something n.稀薄；稀薄化
rasp
scrape with a rasp v.用锉刀锉；刺激；用刺耳的声音说；发出刺耳声 n.锉刀；擦菜板；刺耳的声音
raspy
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound adj.刺耳的；粗糙的；易怒的
ratiocination
the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning n.推理；推论
rattle
make short successive sounds vi.嘎嘎作响；喋喋不休 vt.使惊惶失措；使恼火；使作响；急促地谈讲 n.嘎嘎声；嘎嘎响的东西；拔浪鼓
ravening
excessively greedy and grasping adj.（尤指狼群）贪婪而饥饿的 动词raven的现在分词形式.
ravenous
extremely hungry adj.贪婪的；极饿的
ravish
force (someone) to have sex against their will v.强奸；使 … 狂喜；抢夺
ravishing
stunningly beautiful adj.令人陶醉的 动词ravish的现在分词形式.
rebarbative
serving or tending to repel adj.厌烦的；令人讨厌的；难看的
rebuff
a deliberate discourteous act n.断然拒绝；漠不关心 v.严厉拒绝；冷落
recherché
adj.精选的；夸张造作的
recline
move the upper body backwards and down v.躺；靠在；斜倚；倚靠；依赖
recompense
make payment to; compensate v.补偿；赔偿；报酬 n.报偿；回礼；赔偿
rectitude
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest n.诚实；正直；操行端正
recumbent
lying down; in a position of comfort or rest adj.侧卧的；休息的
recusant
someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct adj.不服从规章的 n.拒绝服从的人；拒不参加英国国教的天主教徒
redolent
having a strong pleasant odor adj.有 … 香味的；令人想起 … 的
redress
make reparations or amends for n.赔偿；救济；矫正；缓解 v.纠正；补偿；革除；惩罚；报答；恢复
refraction
the change in direction of a propagating wave n.折光；折射
regurgitate
pour or rush back v.反刍；将（别人的意见等）当作自己的表达出；（液体）回流
rejoin
join again v.（使）再结合；再加入；反驳
relapse
deteriorate in health v.复发；再陷入；故态复萌 n.再发；重陷；故态复萌
relent
give in, as to influence or pressure v.变宽厚；变温和；动怜悯之心；缓和；（坏天气）变好
relic
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past n.神圣的遗物；遗迹；纪念物
remand
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision n.送还；还押 v.送回；归还；还押；命令归还
remission
the act of referring a law case to another court n.宽恕；赦免；（疾病等）减轻；豁免；减刑
remit
send in payment vt.汇出；提交；宽恕；免除；延迟 vi.汇款；缓和；减轻 n.移交事项
remittance
a payment of money sent to a person in another place n.汇款
remonstrance
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest n.(正式)抗议；抱怨；告诫
renal
of or relating to the kidneys adj.肾脏的
renascent
rising again as to new life and vigor adj. 复兴的； 再生的
rend
tear or be torn violently v.撕破；分裂；劈开；强夺
rendering
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role n.翻译；艺术表现；透视图；抹灰底层 动词render的现在分词和动名词形式.
rendition
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role n.演奏；解释；翻译；投降
renege
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation v.背信；违约
repent
feel sorry for; be contrite about v.后悔；悔悟；忏悔
repine
express discontent vi.不满；心中抱怨；向往
reprehend
express strong disapproval of vt.指责；责难
reprieve
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal v.暂缓处刑；暂时缓解 n.缓刑；缓刑令
reprobate
a person without moral scruples n.堕落的人；恶棍；被神遗弃的人 adj.堕落的；邪恶的 v.斥责；非难
requite
make repayment for or return something vt.报答；报酬；还礼；报复
rescission
the cancellation of a contract n.废除；取消
retention
the act of keeping something n.保留物；保存；保持(力)；记忆力
retrench
tighten one’s belt; use resources carefully v.减少开支；削减花费
reversion
returning to a former state n.返回；逆转；恢复；反向
rhubarb
plants having long green or reddish acidic leafstalks growing in basal clumps; stems (and only the stems) are edible when cooked; leaves are poisonous n.大黄；大黄的叶柄；激烈的争论
ribald
humorously vulgar adj.说话猥亵的；下流的 n.说话猥亵的人
rife
excessively abundant adj.非常多的；盛传的；流行的
rifle
a shoulder firearm with a long barrel n.步枪 v.洗劫；抢劫
rig
equip with sails or masts n.装备；帆具；服装；钻井架；钻塔 v.装配；装扮；临时赶造；操纵
rigor
excessive sternness n.严格；严厉；严酷；艰苦；严密；精确；[医]寒战；僵直；强直
rile
disturb, especially by minor irritations v.激怒
rind
the natural outer covering of food n.皮；壳
ritzy
luxuriously elegant adj.豪华的；高雅的；时髦的
roe
eggs of female fish n.鱼卵；鱼子；獐鹿
rollicking
given to merry frolicking adj.喧闹而欢乐的 动词rollick的现在分词和动名词形式.
rotate
turn on or around an axis or a center v.轮流；(使)旋转 adj.车轮状的
rote
memorization by repetition n.死记硬背；机械的做法 adj.死记硬背的；机械的
roundabout
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island adj.绕道的；迂回的 n.环形交叉路口 n.(英)旋转木马 n.紧身短上衣
rout
an overwhelming defeat n. 彻底溃败； 凑热闹的人； 大败 v. 使 … 溃败； 使 … 败逃
rove
move about aimlessly or without any destination v.漂泊；流浪；环顾；把线穿过孔 n.徘徊；流浪；粗纺线 动词reeve的过去式和过去分词.
ruckus
the act of making a noisy disturbance n.喧闹；骚动
rudder
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel n.舵；方向舵；指导原则
ruddy
inclined to a healthy reddish color adj.红的；红润的
ruffle
stir up (water) so as to form ripples n.褶饰；花边 v.弄皱或弄乱某物；扰乱；激怒
rumble
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds n. 隆隆声； 辘辘声 n. (旧式汽车车厢后的)折叠加座 打群架 v. 发隆隆声； 使辘辘响
ruminate
reflect deeply on a subject v.深思；沉思；反刍
rumple
disturb the smoothness of n.皱纹；皱褶 v.弄皱；弄乱
rumpus
the act of making a noisy disturbance n.吵闹；喧闹
runic
relating to characters from an ancient alphabet adj.卢恩文的 n.古代北欧文字
ruse
a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture n.策略；谋略；诈术
rustle
make a dry crackling sound v.发出沙沙声；沙沙作响地移动；偷（牛马）；急速弄到 n.沙沙声；瑟瑟声；飒飒声
sag
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness v.下垂；下跌；消沉 n.下垂；下跌；凹陷；[航海]随风漂流
salutation
an acknowledgment or expression of good will n.招呼；致敬；问候 n.(信函开头)称呼语
sangfroid
n.镇静；泰然；沉着
sardonic
disdainfully or ironically humorous adj.讥讽的；嘲笑的；冷笑的
sartorial
of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring adj.男式服装的；裁缝的；缝纫的
sash
a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers n.饰带；肩带；腰带；窗框 v.系上腰带；装以窗框
satanic
extremely evil or cruel adj.恶魔的；撒旦的
satiny
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light adj.光滑的；柔细的
satire
witty language used to convey insults or scorn n.讽刺文；讽刺
scabrous
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf adj.粗糙的；困难的；猥亵的
scads
a large number or amount n.大量；巨额 名词scad的复数形式.
scalding
adj.滚烫的；尖刻的；严厉的 动词scald的现在分词形式.
scale
an ordered reference standard n.刻度；等级，规模；音阶；量程；天枰，磅秤；鳞片，鳞状物 v.攀登；按比例决定；称重；刮鳞；剥落
scamp
one who is playfully mischievous n.无赖；调皮家伙 v.草率地做
scamper
to move about or proceed hurriedly n.蹦跳；奔跑 v.蹦跳
schematize
formulate in regular order; to reduce to a scheme or formula vt.以图表解释或图式化；计划
scission
the act of dividing by cutting or splitting n.切断；分离；分裂
scorching
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface adj.灼热的 动车scorch的现在分词.
scotch
hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire n.伤口；刻痕 v.粉碎；消灭；阻止
scraggly
lacking neatness or order adj.散乱的；锯齿状的；凸凹不平的
scrawl
write carelessly v.乱涂；潦草地写 n.瞎画；潦草的笔迹
scribble
write down quickly without much attention to detail v.潦草地书写；乱写 n.潦草的写法
scrimp
subsist on a meager allowance v.节省；过度缩减；吝啬
scripture
any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group n.经文 Scripture: 《圣经》；《圣经》中的一段.
scruffy
shabby and untidy adj.邋遢的；肮脏的；破旧的
scrumptious
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste adj.(食物)很可口的；漂亮的
scrutable
adj.（通过细看和细查）可以理解的
scud
run or move very quickly or hastily n.疾驶；飞云或雾；阵雨；阵风 v.疾行；掠过
scuff
walk without lifting the feet v.磨损；拖着脚走 n.拖着脚走；磨损
scurry
to move about or proceed hurriedly v.小步疾走；急赶 n.快跑声；疾走
scurvy
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid n.坏血病 adj.下流的；卑鄙的
scutter
n.疾走 v.疾走
seafaring
the work of a sailor adj.航海的；跟航海有关的 n.海上航行
sear
become superficially burned vt.使 … 干枯；烤焦；用强烈的感情影响 vi.变得干枯 adj.枯萎的；烤焦的 n.烤焦的痕迹
sedulity
the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive n.勤勉；勤奋
seep
pass gradually or leak or as if through small openings v.渗出；渗漏 n.渗漏；小泉；水坑
senile
mentally or physically infirm with age adj.年老的；衰老的；年老所致的
sententious
concise and full of meaning adj.说教的；简洁的；警句的
sentry
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event n.卫兵；哨兵
sequacious
adj.盲从的；前后一贯的
sequestrate
keep away from others vt.扣押；查封；没收
seraphic
of or relating to an angel of the first order adj.如天使般的；美丽的
serenade
a song played outside the house of a woman n.小夜曲 v.为 … 弹奏或歌唱小夜曲；演奏小夜曲
serried
pressed together adj.密集的；林立的；拥挤的 动词serry的过去式和过去分词形式.
sever
set or keep apart v.切断；脱离；分开
shamble
walk by dragging one’s feet n.蹒跚；摇晃的脚步 v.蹒跚地走；摇摇晃晃地走；摇晃不稳
sheaf
a package of several things tied together n.束 v.捆；束
shear
cut or cut through with scissors n.修剪；剪下的东西；大剪刀 v.剪掉；剪；剥夺
sheen
the visual property of something that shines n.光辉；光彩；光泽
shilly-shally
犹豫不决
shirk
avoid one’s assigned duties v.逃避；躲避
shoddy
of inferior workmanship and materials adj.劣质的 n.软再生毛(织物)；劣质品
shudder
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement vi.战栗；发抖 n.战栗；震颤
sibyl
a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet n.女预言家；女先知
signify
denote or connote vt.表示；预示；意味着；象征 vi.有重要性
simmer
boil slowly at low temperature v.炖；煨；即将爆发；内心充满 n.炖；即将发作
simonize
vt. 给 … 上蜡； 把 … 擦亮
simper
smile affectedly or derisively v.傻笑；假笑；傻笑着说 n.傻笑；假笑
skim
remove from the surface vt.撇去；略读；掠过；滑过 vi.掠过；表面凝结；瞒报 n.浮沫；略读；脱脂物
skittish
unpredictably excitable, especially of horses adj.胆小的；易受惊的；轻佻的
skullduggery
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way n.欺骗；作假；舞弊；诡计 =skulduggery.
skyrocket
a rocket propelling a bright light high in the sky n. 冲天火箭（烟火） vt. 使 … 上升； 发射 vi. 陡升； 猛涨
slake
satisfy, as thirst vt.消除；满足；(石灰）熟化
slattern
a dirty untidy woman n.邋遢的女人；妓女；荡妇 adj.邋遢的；举止轻浮的
sleight
adroitness in using the hands n.熟练；巧妙；诡计；狡诈
slew
a large number or amount or extent n.沼地；回转；许多 v.转向 动词slay的过去式.
slice
a thin flat piece cut off of some object n.薄片；部分；曲球 v.切成薄片；割；切开
slick
made smooth by e.g. ice or grease adj.光滑的；顺利地；（指人）圆滑的 v.使平滑 n.海面浮油
slink
walk stealthily v.偷偷溜走；扭捏招摇地走；早产 n.早产的动物 adj.早产的
slippage
failing to hold or slipping out of place n.下滑；滑移；动力传动损耗
slit
a long narrow opening n.裂缝；狭长的切口 vt.切开；撕裂；使成狭缝
sliver
a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal n.裂片；细长条；梳棉 v.(使)成小片；剖成长条
slobber
let saliva drivel from the mouth v.流口水；毫不遮掩地示爱 n.口水；语无伦次的表达
slog
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud v.艰难行进；猛击；苦干；决出胜负 n.苦工；长途跋涉
slosh
spill or splash copiously or clumsily v.泼溅；搅动；在泥中荡；(液体)晃动作响 n.雪泥；泼溅声
sloven
a coarse obnoxious person n.不修边幅者 adj.疏忽的；不整洁的
slue
turn sharply; change direction abruptly v.(使)旋转 n.旋转
slug
a projectile that is fired from a gun n.蛞蝓；鼻涕虫；动作缓慢的人 n.子弹；铅字条；[物]斯勒格（质量单位） n.重击 v.加铅字条于；用力打
slumber
be asleep n.睡眠；微睡；休止状态 v.睡觉；打盹；静止；休眠
slump
fall or sink heavily v.大幅度下跌；猛然瘫坐；使倒下 n.暴跌；低潮状态；(土地)下沉
smarmy
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating adj.令人厌烦的；爱说奉承话的
smattering
a slight or superficial understanding of a subject n.一知半解；一点点 动词smatter的现在分词形式.
smear
make a smudge on; soil by smudging v.涂抹；弄脏；诽谤 n.污点；涂料；诽谤
smirch
smear so as to make dirty or stained n.污点 vt.玷污
smirk
smile affectedly or derisively v.假笑；得意地笑 n.假笑；傻笑
smite
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon v.重击；折磨；迷惑
smudge
make a smudge on; soil by smudging n.污点；渍痕；浓烟 v.（使）变脏；（使）模糊
smut
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink n.污物；淫秽内容；黑穗病 v.污染；（使）生黑穗病
snappish
apt to speak irritably adj.脾气暴躁的；爱咬人的
snappy
quick and energetic adj.干脆的；精力充沛的；敏捷的；严寒的；时髦的
snarl
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone v.吼叫；嚎叫；咆哮；怒骂 v.纠缠；混乱 n.咆哮 n.混乱；缠结
snatch
to grasp hastily or eagerly n.抢夺；一阵；一点点 v.夺取；抓住
sneer
a facial expression of contempt or scorn n.冷笑；嘲笑 v.嘲笑；冷笑
snicker
laugh quietly vi.窃笑 n.窃笑
snide
expressive of contempt adj.嘲笑的；卑鄙的；恶意的；假冒的 n.骗子；赝造的宝石
snip
sever or remove by pinching or snipping n.剪；剪口；剪下的小片；不知天高地厚的人；便宜货 v.剪；剪裁；剪短
snitch
take by theft n.告密者；告发者 vi.偷；告密 vt.偷取
snooze
sleep lightly or for a short period of time v.打盹儿；懒散着打发掉日子 n.打盹儿
snuggle
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position v.依偎；挨近
sock
hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot n.短袜
sodden
wet through and through; thoroughly wet adj.浑身湿透的 v.(使)湿透
soggy
(of soil) soft and watery adj.湿而软的；潮湿的；湿透的；乏味的
solitude
a state of social isolation n.孤独；独居；荒僻之地；幽静的地方
somnolent
inclined to or marked by drowsiness adj.〈正式或文〉昏昏欲睡的；催眠的；使人瞌睡的
sophism
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone n.诡辩
soulful
full of or expressing deep emotion adj.深情的；充满感情的
sparring
making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer n.拳击；争论 动词spar的现在分词形式.
spasmodic
occurring in spells and often abruptly adj.间歇的；痉挛的；突发性的
spate
a sudden forceful flow n.泛滥；洪水；突然的一阵
spatter
dash a liquid upon or against v.溅；滴下；洒；诬蔑 n.泼溅的污迹
spell
write or name the letters that comprise the accepted form of v.拼写；拼成；导致；暂时代替 n.咒语；魔力；一段时间；一阵发作；轮班
spendthrift
someone who spends money prodigally n.浪费的人 adj.浪费的；挥霍无度的
spew
eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical v.喷出；涌出；呕吐；吐出 n.呕吐物；喷出物
spiel
plausible glib talk n.滔滔不绝的讲话 v.滔滔不绝地说；演奏音乐
spindly
long and lean adj.细长的；纤弱的
spite
malevolence by virtue of being malicious or nasty n.恶意；怨恨 v.刁难；惹怒；冒犯
splashy
characterized by water flying about haphazardly adj.大而显眼的；引人注目的
spleen
a large oval organ between the stomach and the diaphragm n.脾；脾气；怒气
splice
join the ends of n.接合；衔接 v.接合；衔接 vt.拼接
spoilsport
someone who ruins the pleasure of others n.损坏他人快乐的人；扫兴者
spoliation
the act of stripping and taking by force n.毁弃；掠夺
spout
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet n.【C】喷口；水管；水柱 v.喷出；滔滔不绝地说
sprain
twist suddenly so as to wrench v.扭伤 n.扭伤
spree
a brief indulgence of your impulses n.欢闹；狂饮作乐；放纵的行为
sprint
run very fast, usually for a short distance vi.全力奔跑；冲刺 n.短距离赛跑；冲刺
spurt
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet v.喷出；冲刺 n.喷出；突然一阵；(营业的)突然兴隆；突然高涨
squalor
sordid dirtiness n.肮脏；不干净
square
plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles n.正方形；广场；街区；平方；直角尺；古板的人 adj.正方形的；规矩的；结实的；公正的；断然的 v.一致；结清；收买；使 … 成方形；使成平方；调整 adv.成直角；直接的；正方形地
squelch
suppress or crush completely v.发出嘎吱声；压扁；镇压 n.嘎吱声；压扁；静噪电路
stagy
having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality adj.做作的；演戏一般的 =stagey.
staid
characterized by dignity and propriety adj.固定的；（指人﹑ 外表﹑ 行为﹑ 爱好等）古板的；保守的；一本正经的
stale
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration adj.不新鲜的；陈腐的；厌倦的 v.变得不新鲜；腐坏；(动物)撒尿 n.(动物的)尿
stampede
a wild headlong rush of frightened animals n.(人群的)蜂拥；惊逃 v.惊跑；蜂拥；冲动行事
stanza
a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem n.诗节
star-crossed
adj.时运不济的；背运的
stationary
not capable of being moved adj.静止的，不动的；稳定的 n.驻军
statuary
of or relating to or suitable for statues n.雕像；雕塑艺术
stature
the height of a standing person n.身高；名望
statutory
relating to or created by regulations adj.法定的；法令的；触犯法令的
stench
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant n.臭气；恶臭
stentorian
with a booming voice adj.极洪亮的；非常响亮的
stickler
someone who insists on something n.坚持……的人；难题
stimulant
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action n.兴奋剂；刺激物；酒精性饮料 adj.使兴奋的；激励的；鼓舞的
stipple
engrave by means of dots and flicks v.点画；点描 n.点画
stipulation
an agreement made by parties in a judicial proceeding n.规定；契约；条款
stitch
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing n.一针；疼痛；碎布条 v.缝合
stolid
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility adj.不易激动的；冷漠的；神经麻木的
stonewall
engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate v.阻碍议事；妨碍；[体]打防守球
stooge
a victim of ridicule or pranks n.喜剧里的配角；助手；傀儡 v.做配角；充当傀儡
stoop
bend one’s back forward from the waist on down n.佝偻；弯腰；屈尊；俯冲 v.弯腰；屈服；佝偻；屈尊；降格；俯冲
stouthearted
used especially of persons adj.勇敢地；无畏的
straggle
wander from a direct or straight course v.分散；蔓延；散乱分布；掉队 n.散乱的一群
straiten
squeeze together vt.使为难；使穷困；限制
stranded
cut off or left behind adj.搁浅的；处于困境的 动词strand的过去式和过去分词.
strangulation
the act of suffocating by constricting the windpipe n.扼杀；勒死
stray
wander from a direct course or at random n.走失的家畜；浪子 adj.迷途的；偏离的 v.迷路；偏离
strew
spread by scattering vt.散播；撒满；点缀
striate
marked with stripes v.加条纹 adj.有条纹的
stroll
a leisurely walk, usually in some public place n.闲逛；漫步 v.闲逛；漫步
strut
to walk with a lofty proud gait n.高视阔步；支柱 v.趾高气扬地走；支撑
stubby
short and blunt adj.短而粗硬的；粗而短的 n.小瓶啤酒
stuffy
lacking fresh air adj.(房间等)不通气的；(人或事物)沉闷乏味的；自负的
stultify
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless vt. 使 … 显得愚蠢； 使 … 无效； 使 … 厌烦
stunt
check the growth or development of n.特技；阻碍成长 vt.阻碍成长；表演特技
stupefy
make dull or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation v.(使)茫然；失去知觉
stupendous
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe adj.惊人的；巨大的
stupor
marginal consciousness n.昏迷；麻木；不省人事
suavity
the quality of being bland and gracious in manner n.温和；殷勤；愉快
subcelestial
adj.在天下面的；尘世的
subjugate
make subservient; force to submit or subdue v.征服；制服；克制；抑制
sublimate
change directly from a solid into a vapor without melting v.使（心灵或物质）升华 n.升华物 adj.升华的；纯净的；高尚的；理想化的
suborn
incite to commit a crime or an evil deed vt.教唆；收买；贿赂；教唆某人作伪证
subreption
n.隐匿事实；歪曲事实；作虚伪的申辩
subsistence
the state of existing in reality; having substance n.生存；生计；存在
substratum
any stratum or layer lying underneath another n.基础；根据；下层；底层
subsume
contain or include v.归入；纳入；包含；包括
subterfuge
something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity n.遁词；借口；托辞
subvention
the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort n.补助金；津贴；援助
suckle
suck milk from the mother’s breasts v.哺乳；吮吸；吸取
sulky
sullen or moody adj.生气的；阴沉的
summation
calculating the total of two or more numbers n.总结；加法；总和；有代表性的整体
sundry
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds adj.各种各样的；杂七杂八的 n.（sundries）杂物；杂项
superannuated
too old to be useful adj.老朽的；退休的；陈旧过时的 动词superannuate的过去式和过去分词形式.
supererogatory
more than is needed, desired, or required adj.职责以外的；多余的
superfluity
extreme excess n.多余；过剩；奢侈品
superimpose
place on top of vt.置于某物之上；添加
superlative
highest in quality adj.最上的；高超的；过度的 n.最高级的言辞；极致；完璧
surfeit
indulge (one’s appetite) to satiety n.过食；过量 v.暴食；过分沉溺
swamp
low land that is seasonally flooded n.沼泽；湿地；困境 v.淹没；使陷于困境；使忙于应付
swank
imposingly fashionable and elegant v.炫耀；出风头 n.炫耀；吹嘘；炫耀者；吹牛者 adj.炫耀的；奢华的(=swanky)
swarthy
naturally having skin of a dark color adj.黑黝黝的
swathe
wrap in swaddling clothes n.一长片；绷带；包布；束带 vt.缠裹；紧绑 =swath.
swerve
turn sharply; change direction abruptly vi.突然转向；转弯；偏离方向 vt.使突然转向；使转弯 n.转向；偏离方向；偏离的程度
swig
a large and hurried swallow n.大喝；吞咽 v.豪饮；大口地喝
swill
drink large quantities of v.冲洗；狂饮；流动 n.冲洗；猪饲料
swine
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals n.猪；令人不快的人或事
sybaritic
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses adj.奢侈享乐的
syncretize
unite (beliefs or conflicting principles) v.结合；溶合；调和
table
furniture having a smooth flat top supported by legs n.桌子；台子；餐桌；一桌人；表格；目录；（竞赛的）排名榜 vt.搁置；将 … 放于桌上；提交讨论；列入表中 adj.桌子的
taking
the act of someone who picks up or takes something n.取得；捕获；售得金额 adj.迷人的；会传染的 动词take的现在分词.
tally
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order n.帐；记分；一致；标签 vt.计算；记录；使一致 vi.计算；记分；一致
tambourine
a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides n.小手鼓；铃鼓
tamp
press down tightly vt.夯实；减少 n.夯具
tangy
tasting sour like a lemon adj.强烈的；扑鼻的；有刺激性的
tarry
leave slowly and hesitantly v.耽搁；逗留 adj.用柏油覆盖的
tart
tasting sour like a lemon adj. 酸的； 尖酸的； 刻薄的 n. 果馅饼； 妓女
tatter
a small piece of cloth or paper v.使破烂；变得破烂 n.破布；碎纸
tattle
divulge confidential information or secrets v.闲谈；泄密 n.闲谈；饶舌
tatty
showing signs of wear and tear adj.不整洁的；破烂的；简陋的；廉价艳丽的
tauten
become taut or tauter v.拉紧
teetotal
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages adj.绝对禁酒的；滴酒不沾的；完全的
temerity
fearless daring n.鲁莽；大胆
tempest
a violent commotion or disturbance n.暴风雨；骚动
tensile
of or relating to tension adj.可拉长的；可伸展的；张力的
thaw
become or cause to become soft or liquid n.融雪 v.使融解；暖和
thermal
relating to or associated with heat adj.热的；热量的；保热的 n.上升的热气流
Thespian
adj.悲剧的；戏剧的；(古希腊诗人)狄斯比斯的 n.演员；悲剧演员
thrash
give a beating to n.打(谷)；鞭打 vt.抽打；彻底击败 vi.痛打；猛烈移动（动荡）
throe
hard or painful trouble or struggle n.剧痛；阵痛
thumb
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb n.拇指 v.翻阅；示意要求搭车
tightfisted
unwilling to part with money adj.吝啬的
timid
showing fear and lack of confidence adj.胆怯的；害羞的
tinder
material for starting a fire n.火绒；火种
to-do
a disorderly outburst or tumult n. 骚动； 喧闹
toil
work hard n.辛苦；苦工；罗网；圈套 v.费力地做；苦干；跋涉
toll
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges n.伤亡人数；钟声；通行费；代价 v.敲钟
tome
a large and scholarly book n.大部头书；大本书
topsy-turvy
in utter disorder adv.颠倒地；乱七八糟地 adj.颠倒的 n.颠倒(=topsy-turviness)
torment
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain n.苦痛；拷问；折磨；烦恼 vt.使苦恼；折磨
torrid
characterized by intense emotion adj.酷热的；热情的；色情的；困难的
totter
move without being stable, as if threatening to fall v.蹒跚；摇摇欲坠
tractability
the trait of being easily persuaded n.驯良；温顺；易处理
traduce
speak unfavorably about vt.诽谤；中伤
traipse
walk or tramp about v.闲逛；游荡 n.闲荡；无精打采者
tramp
travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition n.徒步；流浪汉；淫妇；重脚步声 v.践踏；步行
transfigure
change completely the nature or appearance of vt.使变形；使改观；美化
transpose
change the order or arrangement of vt.调换；颠倒顺序；【数】移项 n.【属】转置阵；转置
trapeze
a swing used by circus acrobats n. 吊杠（杂技演员和体操运动员用的）
travesty
a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style n.滑稽模仿；歪曲；漫画 vt.使 … 滑稽化；曲解
tremulous
quivering as from weakness or fear adj.颤抖的；胆小的；害怕的
trifle
a detail that is considered insignificant n.琐事；少量 v.浪费；玩弄
trinket
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing n.廉价的小装饰品；不值钱的珠宝
troll
supernatural creature thought to live in caves or mountains v.反复；轮唱(歌曲)；用曳绳钓；搜索；滚动 n.钓绳；钓饵 n.巨人；巨怪
trounce
beat severely with a whip or rod vt.痛打；痛骂；严责
truant
one who is absent from school without permission n.懒惰鬼；旷课者 adj.偷懒的；旷课的；游荡的 v.偷懒；旷课
trudge
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud v.缓慢或吃力地走 n.长途跋涉
trumpery
ornamental objects of no great value n.无价值的杂物；徒有其表的东西；废话 adj.中看不中用的；无价值的
tumble
fall down, as if collapsing v.暴跌；倒塌；跌倒；翻滚；弄乱；明白；突然发现 n.暴跌；跌跤；混乱
tumid
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid adj.浮夸的；肿胀的
turgid
ostentatiously lofty in style adj.(语言或风格等)浮夸而晦涩的；膨胀的
tusk
a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging n.长牙；獠牙；尖形物 v.以牙刺戳；以牙掘
tweak
adjust finely v.拧；扭；拉；微调 n.拧；扭；捏；妙计
twee
affectedly dainty or refined adj.矫揉造作的；花哨的；过于考究的
twinge
a sudden sharp feeling n.(生理；心理上的)剧痛；刺痛 v.（使）感到剧痛
ulcer
an inflammatory lesion resulting in decay of tissue n.溃疡；腐坏物；弊病
ulcerate
undergo ulceration v.溃烂；溃疡
ultramundane
adj.超俗的；世界之外的
umpire
an official at a baseball game n.裁判员；仲裁人 vt.为 … 裁决；为 …仲裁 vi.裁判；仲裁
unaffected
undergoing no change when acted upon adj.不受影响的；不矫揉造作的；自然的
unassuming
not arrogant adj.谦逊的；不装腔作势的
unbend
straighten up or out; make straight v.伸直；解开；放松
unbidden
adj.未经请求的；未经邀请的；自动的
unbosom
relieve oneself of troubling information v.吐露心事；剖明心迹
underling
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another n.部下；下属
underwrite
protect by insurance v.承保；写在……下面；给……保险
unflappable
not easily perturbed or excited or upset adj.镇定自若的；临危不乱的
ungrudging
without envy or reluctance adj.慷慨的；情愿的
unkempt
not properly maintained or cared for adj.乱蓬蓬的；不整洁的
unregenerate
not reformed morally or spiritually adj.不能再生的；顽固不化的；死不悔改的
unrepentant
not penitent or remorseful adj.不后悔的；不思悔改的；顽固不化的
upbraid
express criticism towards vt.斥责；责骂
upheaval
a violent disturbance n.向上的运动；剧变；动乱
uproar
a state of commotion and noise and confusion n.骚动；喧嚣
uproarious
uncontrollably noisy adj.喧嚣的；令人捧腹大笑的；滑稽的
upsurge
a sudden or abrupt strong increase n.高潮；(突然的)增长 v.增长；高涨
upswing
n.上升；增长；改进；回升时期 v.向上摆动；提高；回升
vagrancy
the state of wandering from place to place n.流浪罪；漂泊；神思恍惚
valediction
a farewell oration n.告别；告别演说；告别辞
valedictory
a farewell oration adj.告别的 n.告别词；告别演说
vandalism
willful and malicious destruction of the property of others n.【U】故意破坏公物（艺术或文化的等）的行为
vandalize
destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism vt.肆意破坏
vanquish
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict v.征服；克服；击败
vantage
place or situation affording some benefit n.优势；有利情况
vapid
lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest adj.索然无味的
vault
a burial chamber (usually underground) n.窖；穹；地下室；撑竿跳 vt.做成圆拱形；撑竿跳跃 vi.跳跃
vaunting
adj.吹嘘的；骄慢的
vegetate
produce plant life v.生长；无所事事；使像植物般生长
velvety
having a smooth soft surface adj.像天鹅绒般柔软光滑的；醇和的
vengeful
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge adj.复仇心重的；报复的
ventriloquist
a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy n.作腹语者；口技表演者
verbiage
overabundance of words n.废话；冗长；措辞
vertex
the highest point of something n.[几何]顶点；最高点；头顶
vest
a man’s sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat n.背心；内衣；汗衫；马甲 vt.授予；使穿衣 vi.穿衣服；(权力、财产等)归于
vestment
gown worn by the clergy n.(尤指牧师的)法衣；官服；礼服
vibrancy
having the character of a loud deep sound n.生气勃勃；鲜艳；振动
vicarious
experienced at secondhand adj.代理的；担任代理的；替身的；代替性的；有同感的
vicinity
a surrounding or nearby region n.邻近；周边地区
vie
compete for something v.竞争
vindication
the act of defending against criticism or censure n.辩护；证明无罪或正确；洗冤；证实
virile
characterized by energy and vigor adj.有男子气概的；有生殖能力的；精力充沛的
virility
the property of being capable of copulation and procreation n.男子气概；生殖力；刚强有力；活力
virtuosity
technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso n.精湛技巧；对艺术品的欣赏或爱好；艺术爱好者
virulent
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom adj.有毒的；有恶意的；充满敌意的
visceral
relating to or affecting the internal organs adj.发自肺腑的；内脏的
viscid
having the sticky properties of an adhesive adj.粘质的
vista
the visual percept of a region n.街景；展望；回想
vitalize
make more lively or vigorous vt. 给与 … 生命力； 激发； 使有活力
vituperate
spread negative information about v.痛斥；辱骂
vocation
the particular occupation for which you are trained n.职业；行业；使命
volley
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms n.齐发；齐射 v.齐射；迸发；[体]截击
voracity
extreme gluttony n.贪食；贪婪
vouch
give personal assurance; guarantee v.担保；保证；证明；确定 [律]传唤（某人）出庭作证.
vying
adj.竞争的 动词vie的现在分词.
wacky
ludicrous, foolish adj.(行为等)古怪的；愚蠢的
waddle
walk unsteadily v.蹒跚而行；摇摇摆摆地走 n.摇摆的步子；蹒跚
wade
walk through relatively shallow water v.跋涉；涉水 n.跋涉
wage
something that remunerates n.工资；报酬 v.开展；从事；进行(战争、运动)
waggish
witty or joking adj.诙谐的；滑稽的
wallop
a severe blow v.重击；猛打；蹒跚；滚沸 n.猛击；痛击
wallow
roll around v.打滚；沉溺于；(船等)颠簸 n.打滚；打滚的地方；堕落
wanton
lewd or lascivious woman adj.淫乱的；肆无忌惮的；无节制的 n.荡妇；水性杨花的女人；贪图享乐的人 v.放肆；挥霍
waspish
very irritable adj.易怒的；尖刻的
waver
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness v.动摇；摇曳；犹豫；颤抖 n.动摇；踌躇；挥动者；烫发器
waylay
wait in hiding to attack v.伏击；拦住；拦路抢劫
wean
gradually deprive of mother’s milk v.给(婴儿)断奶；戒掉；放弃
weary
physically and mentally fatigued adj.疲倦的；厌烦的 v.疲倦；厌烦；生厌
weld
a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing v.焊接；使结合 n.焊接；焊缝
well-groomed
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat adj.被小心照料的；梳洗得整洁的
welsh
cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt v.不付赌金而溜掉；逃避责任 Welsh: n.威尔士人 adj.威尔士人的；威尔士语的
wend
direct one’s course or way v.行；走；去；往；向；前进
wheeze
breathing with a husky or whistling sound v.喘息；呼哧呼哧地响 n.喘息声
whiff
a short light gust of air n.一吹；一阵香气；香烟的一口 v.轻轻地吹；吹送；使被三阵出局
whim
an odd or fanciful or capricious idea n.一时的兴致；奇想
whimper
cry weakly or softly n.呜咽；啜泣；怨声 v.呜咽；啜泣；抽噎地哭；抱怨
whit
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount n.些微；一点点
wholesome
characteristic of physical or moral well-being adj.有益健康的；合乎卫生的
wield
handle effectively v.行使；施加(影响)；使用(武器等)；挥舞
wigwag
send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code v.摇摆；挥；摇 n.旗子信号；手光信号
wile
the use of tricks to deceive someone n.诡计；阴谋；欺骗 v.欺骗；诱惑；消遣
willy
n.小鸡鸡(阴茎) Willy 威利（人名）
windfall
a sudden happening that brings good fortune n.风吹落的果实；意外的收获；侥幸所得
winkle
edible marine gastropod v.挑出；剔出；设法搞到；把…驱逐出去 n.滨螺；玉黍螺
winnow
the act of separating grain from chaff v.吹开糠皮；把挑出来；精选
wrath
intense anger, usually on an epic scale n.愤怒；激怒
wreak
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence vt.发泄；施行（报复）；造成（破坏等），带来（灾难性的后果）
writ
a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer n.令状
wroth
vehemently incensed and condemnatory adj.(大海等)汹涌的；暴怒的
wrought
shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass adj.锤炼的；制成的；精心制作的；装饰的；激动的
yen
the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen n.日元 n.上瘾 vi.对 … 上瘾
yielding
a verbal act of admitting defeat adj.柔软的；听从的；生产的
yowl
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) n.号叫；吼声；哀号 v.号叫；吼；哀号
zephyr
a slight wind n.西风；和风；徐风
zigzag
a shape with sharp turns in alternating directions n.曲折；之字形 adj.曲折的；锯齿形的 adv.曲折地；成锯齿形地 vt.使曲折 vi.曲折前行
zoom
the act of rising upward into the air v.急速上升；嗡嗡作响；（镜头）拉近（拉远） n.急速上升；嗡嗡声；(摄影)变焦
