word list 9 Flashcards
cautionary
offering or serving as a warning
constrain
to confine,inhibit, or hold back by force or necessity
flotilla
a fleet of boats or small ships
gossamer
thin, sheer fabric resembling gauze
ignominious
marked by, deserving, or causing shame or disgrace
incur
to bring upon oneself something undesirable, such as a debt (哪壶不开提哪壶）
liquidate
to settle the affairs of a business; to convert into cash
magnate
an important, often wealthy, person prominent in a large industry or business.
misnomer
a name that does not fit
onerous
burdensome; oppressive (繁重的）
pandemonium
a state or place of great confusion or uproar
quixotic
romantic and idealistic, but impractical (狂想家)
tenacious
holding fast; persistent in adhering to something valued or habitual
vestige
a trace of something that once was present.
zephyr
a light, gentle breeze.
