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上善若水 厚德載物
Vocabulary Exercise 14
sow v.plant
span v.extend,bridge,connect;n.length,extent,range
spawn v.generate,create,produce;n.offspring,descendants
specific adj.definite,particular,exact
specimen n.example,sample
spectacular adj.dramatic,sensational,impressive
spell n.interval,period,time
spirited adj.lively,energetic,vigorous
splendid adj.excellent,superb,wonderful
spoil v.ruin,mar/decay,deteriorate,decompose,rot
spot v.locate,find,see,identify;
n.location,site/mark,stain,speck
spur v.stimulate,impel,encourage,provoke;
n.inducement,stimulus
stable adj.steady,secure,stationary,fixed
stage v.present,put on;n.grade,step,level,phase
stain v.color,tint,discolor,dye;n.spot,mark,blemish
stale adj.old,dry/dull,trite,uninteresting
stall v.halt,delay,put off
standard n.pattern,ideal,norm
adj.normal,typical,ordinary,regular,stock
stately adj.dignified,grand,magnificent,elegant
steep adj.sheer,perpendicular
stern adj.firm,severe,strict,harsh
stock n.supply,collection/goods,merchandise
v.have a supply of,carry
adj.standard,routine,ordinary,typical
stray adj.wandering,undirected,lost,uncontrolled
strenuous adj.difficult,arduous
strident adj.loud,insistent
strife n.conflict,dispute,struggle
striking adj.prominent,remarkable,unusual,conspicuous,
noteworthy,dramatic
strive v.attempt,try
struggle v.fight,argue,dispute;n.conflict,strife,battle,effort
stubborn adj.surprising,shocking/attractive,beautiful
sturdy adj.strong,rugged,well built
subsequent adj.later,succeeding,following,ensuing
subtle adj.indirect,suggestive,implied
suitable adj.appropriate,correct,apt
summit n.peak,apex,zenith
sundry adj.miscellaneous,diverse,various
superb adj.excellent,splendid
supplant v.replace,substitute for
supple adj.pliable,flexible,bendable
sway v.wave,rock,swing,bend/persuade,influence
sweeping adj.complete,exhaustive,general,comprehensive
swift adj.fast,quick,rapid
swivel v.rotate,spin,turn
symbolize v. represent,stand for
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Vocabulary Exercise 15
tact n.diplomacy,discretion,poise
tale n.story,legend
tame v.domesticate,master; adj.docile,domesticated,gentle
tamper (with) v.interfere (with)
tangled adj.knotted,twisted
tart adj.sour,tangy,piquant
taunt v.insult,mock,torment
tedious adj.effective,convincing,forceful
temperate adj.mild,moderate
tempting adj.alluring,attractive,enticing
tender adj.delicate,soft/gentle,loving/sore,painful,raw
terminate v.end,finish,cease
thaw v.melt,warm up
thorough adj.complete,comprehensive
thoroughfare n.avenue,street
thrifty adj.economical,inexpensive
thrilling adj.exciting,stimulating,stirring,electrifying
thrive v.prosper,flourish
thwart v.prevent,impede,obstruct
tidings n.news,message
tilt v. incline,slope
timid adj.fearful,shy retiring
tint n.color,hue,shade,tone; v.color,stain,dye
tiresome adj.tedious,dull,boring
toil v.labor,work;n.exertion,labor,work
tolerant adj.patient,impartial,open-minded
topple v.knock over,knock down,bring down,uproot
torment v.taunt,abuse,bully
torrent n.flood,deluge
tough adj.durable,strong
tow v.haul,draw,pull,drag
toxic adj.poisonous,noxious
trait n.characteristic,feature,quality
tranquil adj.quiet,peaceful,relaxing
transient adj.temporary,momentary,passing
transparent adj.clear,see-through
treacherous adj.dangerous,hazardous
trickle n.drip,leak
triumph n.victory,success,achievement
v.win,succeed,prevail
trivial adj.demanding,difficult,troublesome
tug v.pull,draw;n.pull
twilight n.evening,dusk
Vocabulary Exercise 16
ultimate adj.conclusive,definite,final/maximum,highest,best
unbearable adj.intolerable,agonizing
uncouth adj.impolite,rude,vulgar
underlying adj.fundamental,basic
undertake v.try,attempt
ungainly adj.awkward,unskillful
uniform adj.consistent,regular
unique adj.singular,one of a kind,special
unravel v.solve,explain
unruly adj.unmanageable,disorganized,disorderly
unsound adj.defective,faulty,unsafe
upheaval n.disturbance,disorder
uphold v.support,sustain
upkeep n.maintenance
uproar n.disorder,disturbance,commotion
urbane adj.sophisticated,cultured,elegant
urge v.encourage,advise,implore
urgent adj.pressing,compelling
utensil n.tool,implement,device
utter v.say,speak;adj.absolute,complete
vacant adj.empty,unoccupied
vague adj.unclear,uncertain,ambiguous
vain adj.useless,pointless,unsuccessful,futile/
conceited,arrogant
valid adj.genuine,authentic,legitimate
vanish v.disappear,go away
variable adj.changeable,shifting
vast adj.huge,enormous,extensive,immense
venomous adj.poisonous
verbose adj.talkative,wordy
verge n.brink,edge,threshold
verve n.enthusiasm, energy
vessel n.container,bottle/ship,craft
vex v.irritate,anger,annoy
viable adj.alive,living/feasible,practical,possible
vicinity n.area.proximity,zone
vie(with) v.compete(with),rival
vigorous adj.dynamic,energetic,spirited
virtual adj.almost,nearly,not quite
vital adj.critical,crucial,key,essential
vivacious adj.lively,cheerful
vivid adj.clear,distinct,graphic
vow v.promise,pledge,swear; n.oath,promise,pledge
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Vocabulary Exercise 17
wage n.salary,pay,earnings
waive v.to surrender(rights,privileges)
wake n.the track of a ship in water
wander v.roam,travel,range
wane v.shrink,decrease,decline
ware n.goods,merchandise
warn v.alert,caution,advise
warning n.alarm,alert
warp v.deform,bend,twist
wary adj.careful,cautious,alert
weary adj.tired,exhausted,fatigued
weird adj.strange,eerie,unusual
well-to-do adj.rich,wealthy.affluent
whiff n.a slight smell
wholesome adj.healthy,nutritious,beneficial
wicked adj.evil,corrupt,immoral
widespread adj.extensive,prevalent,sweeping
wily adj.crafty,cunning,shrewd
wise adj.astute,prudent,intelligent
withdraw v.retreat,pull out,remove
wither v.dry.shrivel,wilt
withhold v.reserve,retain,hold back
witty adj.comic,clever,amusing
woe n.trouble,distress,sorrow
wonder v.think about,speculate, ponder
n.marvel,miracle
wound v.injure,hurt n.injury
wrinkle n.line,crease(in clothing,skin,etc.)
v. to put lines or creases in something to have lines or creases
yearn v.desire,crave,want
yield v. give up,surrender/produce,supply/
n.production.output,crop
zealous adj.enthusiastic,eager
zenith n.peak,tip,apex,summit
zone n.area,vicinity,region
