Vocab 5 Flashcards
Primitive
原始的
Original; not developed or derived from anything else
Prestigious
著名的
Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status; famous
Novelty
新奇,新鲜的事物
The quality of being new, unoriginal, and unusual
Stature
身高
A person’s natural height
Vibrant
充满活力的
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Scrutiny
研究,审查
Critical observation or examination
Concordance
一致
An alphabetical list words
Agreement
Pundit
专家,博学的人
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public
Insurgent
Rising in active revolt
Decorous
In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained
Instinctive
直觉的
Relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic
Ossify
变硬化,变骨
Turn into bone or bony tissue
Cease developing; being stagnant or rigid
Derail
Cause (a train or trolley car) to leave its tracks accidentally
Stimulus
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or issue
Dictum
格言
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source
Respite
延期
Postpone
A short period of time or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Concession
让步,特许权
A thing that is granted
A preferential allowance or rate given by an organization