Unit 2

Question 1

compunction

Answer 1

Uneasiness caused by guilt

Question 2

concave

convex

Answer 2

Inward;

Outward

Question 3

conciliatory

Answer 3

overcoming distrust or hostility 安抚

Question 4

concoct

Answer 4

To invent

Question 5

concomitant

Answer 5

Exist concurrently

Question 6

confound

Answer 6

To be confused

Question 7

congenial

Answer 7

Similar in tastes and habit; friendly; suitable

Question 8

conscript

Answer 8

Compulsorily enrolled to military; enroll to military

Question 9

contentious

Answer 9

Quarrelsome; causing quarrels

Question 10

contiguous

Answer 10

Touching; neighboring; connect without a break

Question 11

continence

Answer 11

Self-control; ban sexual activity

Question 12

contrite

Answer 12

Very sorrowful for a wrong

Question 13

conundrum

Answer 13

Riddle; puzzle

Question 14

contumacious

Answer 14

Disobey, disobedient; rebellious

Question 15

convivial

Answer 15

Sociable; pleasant atmosphere

Question 16

convoluted

Answer 16

Twisted; complicated

Question 17

copious

Answer 17

Abundant; plentiful

Question 18

covetous

Answer 18

Desiring Sth owned by another 觊觎

Question 19

cozen

Answer 19

To mislead by trick or fraud; deceive

Question 20

craven

Answer 20

Cowardly

Question 21

credence

credo

Answer 21

Acceptance of Sth as true;

Statement of belief

Question 22

daunt

Answer 22

To discourage; intimidate

Question 23

dearth

Answer 23

Short of, scarcity

Question 24

debauchery

Answer 24

Corrupt 声色犬马

Question 25

decorum

Answer 25

Proper behavior

Question 26

defer; deference

Answer 26

Respect; regard for another’s wish

Question 27

defunct

Answer 27

No longer existing

Question 28

demur

Answer 28

To express doubt

Question 29

denigrate

Answer 29

Slur someone’s reputation