GRE-易混淆单词复习笔记.doc

<p>易混词汇
1. abase, abate, debate, debase
abase &nbsp;v. 贬抑， 使卑下 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;lower, humiliate &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;abase oneself 贬低自己
abate &nbsp;v. 减轻， 降低 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;lessen, subside &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; abate the noise in cities 降低城市噪音
debate &nbsp;v. 争论， 辩论 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; dispute or argue about &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They are debating the education system.
debase &nbsp;v. 贬低， 降格， 贬值， 降低成色 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; reduce to lower state &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;debase the coinage 降低铸币的成色

2. abdicate, addict, edict, indict, verdict
abdicate &nbsp;v. 让位， 辞职， 放弃(职位， 权力等) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; renounce; give up formally (throne, authority etc.)
abdicate all responsibilities 放弃一切职责
addict &nbsp;v. 使沉溺， 使上瘾
— — devote habitually or compulsively; become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a habit-forming substance
The boy is addicted to pop music. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The old man became addicted to the drug.
edict &nbsp;n. 法令， 命令 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; order or proclamation issued by an authority
indict &nbsp; v. 控诉， 起诉 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; charge, accuse &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He was indicted for murder.
verdict &nbsp; n. 判决， 决定 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;decision reached by a jury on a question of fact in a law case &nbsp; reverse the verdict 翻案

3. abject, adjacent, deject, eject, conjecture
abject &nbsp; a. 卑鄙的， 可怜的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; wretched, hopeless, contemptible, despicable &nbsp;
live in abject poverty/misery 生活在贫困之中
adjacent &nbsp; a. 邻近的， 接近的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; lying near, next to &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; adjacent angles(数学)邻角
deject &nbsp; &nbsp; v. 使愁闷； 使气馁 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; feel gloomy; be discouraged
eject &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;v. 喷出， 逐出 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; force sb./sth. out, expel sb./sth., send (sth.) out usu. violently or suddenly
&nbsp;The noisy youths were ejected from the cinema.
conjecture &nbsp;n./v. 推测， 臆说， 猜想 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; surmise, guess

4. abjure, adjure, conjure, perjure
abjure &nbsp; v. 发誓放弃 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; promise or swear to give up &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; abjure one&#39;s religion 放弃信仰
adjure &nbsp; v. 恳请， 命令 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;request solemnly &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I adjure you to tell the truth before this court.
conjure &nbsp;v. 请求 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; call upon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; conjure you not to leave me 恳求你不要离开我
perjure &nbsp;v. 使发伪誓， 使破坏誓言 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;render (oneself) guilty of perjury by deliberately testifying falsely under oath
perjure oneself 作伪证， 发假誓

5. abrogate, arrogate, derogate, surrogate, prorogate
abrogate &nbsp; v. 废除， 取消 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;repeal or annul by authority
arrogate &nbsp; v. 冒称 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; claim without reasonable grounds
arrogate all the credits to himself 把一切荣誉归为自己
derogate &nbsp; v. 贬低， 诽谤 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;detract from
surrogate &nbsp; n. 代替品， 代理人 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; person or thing that acts or is used instead of another
prorogate &nbsp; n. 休会 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;an end of a session of Parliament

6. abstracted, distracted, detract, contract, retract
abstracted &nbsp; a. 心不在焉的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; thinking of other things; not paying attention
distracted &nbsp; a. 心烦意乱的， 精神不集中的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;unable to concentrate properly, esp. because of one&#39;s strong feelings
be distracted with fear, sorrow, anxiety, etc. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 因害怕悲伤，忧虑等而精神不集中
detract &nbsp; &nbsp; v. 贬低， 降低［ 常与from 连用］ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;make sth. seem less valuable or important
detract from the merit of sth./sb.贬低某物(某人)的长处 /功绩
contract &nbsp; &nbsp;v. 收缩 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; make or become smaller or shorter &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Metals contract as they get cooler.
retract &nbsp; &nbsp; v. 缩回， 收回 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;withdraw

7. abstruse, extrude, intrude, obtrude, protrude
abstruse &nbsp; &nbsp;a. 奥妙的， 深奥的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;difficult to comprehend, obscure &nbsp; &nbsp; Your statement is a bit too abstruse.
extrude &nbsp; &nbsp;v. 挤压出， 突出， 伸出 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;force or push out
intrude &nbsp; &nbsp;v. 闯入， 强行引入 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; trespass; enter as an uninvited person &nbsp;He intruded his own ideas into the argument.
obtrude &nbsp; v. 强加； 突出 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;impose on others with undue insistence; push into prominence
［ 例］ Don&#39;t obtrude your opinions on other&#39;s.
protrude &nbsp; &nbsp;v. 突出， 伸出 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; stick out

8. accede, concede, recede, secede, precede, process, recess
accede &nbsp;v. 同意 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; agree &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;［ 例］We acceded to his request.
concede &nbsp;v. 勉强承认； 退让 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;admit that sth. is true, valid, proper, etc.; give sth. Away
［ 例 ］We cannot concede any of our territory.
recede &nbsp;v. 后退
— —move back from a previous position or away from an observer
［ 例］ recede from an engagement 取消婚约
secede &nbsp;v. 正式脱离或退出(组织)
— — withdraw (from membership of an organization, state, etc.)
precede &nbsp;v. 在… … 之前， 早于 &nbsp; &nbsp;— — happen before
process &nbsp;n. 过程， 作用， 步骤 &nbsp; &nbsp;— — series of actions or operations performed in order to do, make or achieve sth.
［ 例］ the process of digestion 消化过程
recess &nbsp; n. 休假； 壁凹(墙上装架子， 柜子等凹处) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
— — period of time when work or business is stopped; space in a room where part of a wall is set back from the main part
［ 例］a recess in the coastline 海岸线上的凹进处 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;summer recess 暑假

9. acclaim, declaim, disclaim, reclaim
acclaim &nbsp;n./v. 喝彩， 欢呼， 称赞
— — welcome sb./sth. with shouts and approval; applaud loudly
［ 例］ People acclaimed the winner of the race. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;They acclaimed him king.
declaim &nbsp;v. 演说， 高谈阔论 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; speak (sth.) as if addressing an audience
［ 例］A teacher stood declaiming in the classroom.
disclaim &nbsp;v. 放弃， 弃权， 拒绝 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; disown; renounce claim to
［ 例］ She disclaimed any share in the invention.
reclaim &nbsp;v. 开垦(土地)； 纠正 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; — —make (land) suitable for cultivation, e.g. by draining or irrigating it; win sb. back or away from sin, error, etc.
［ 例］ reclaim land from the sea 填海拓地

10. acquiesce, disquiet, inquietude, quietude
acquiesce &nbsp;v. 默许； 勉强同意 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; accept sth. without protest; offer no opposition
disquiet &nbsp; n./v. 担心， 焦虑 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; make (sb.) anxious, worry
［ 例］ The candidate was greatly disquieted by the fall in public support.
inquietude &nbsp;n. 焦虑， 不安 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;uneasiness of mind; anxiety
quietude &nbsp;n. 平静， 寂静 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; tranquillity

11. acquisitive, disquisition, exquisite, inquisitive, perquisite, requisite
acquisitive &nbsp;a. 贪得无厌的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;grasping, avaricious &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is an acquisitive collector.
disquisition &nbsp; n. 专题论文 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;long elaborate spoken or written report or account
exquisite &nbsp;a. 高雅的； 精致的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;extremely beautiful or delicate; finely or skillfully made or done
［ 例 ］ an exquisite piece of lace 精致的饰带
inquisitive &nbsp;a. 过分好问的， 好奇的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (too) fond of inquiring into other people&#39;s affairs
［ 例］ an inquisitive child 一个好问的孩子
perquisite &nbsp;n. 固定津贴， 福利 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; any gain above stipulated salary
requisite &nbsp; n. 必需物； a. 必要的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; necessary requirement

12. acquittal, iniquity, ubiquitous, requite
acquittal &nbsp;n. 宣判无罪 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;deliverance from a charge &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lack of evidence resulted in his acquittal.
iniquity &nbsp; n. 不公正， 邪恶， 罪过 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;gross immorality or injustice, wick-edness
［ 例］ The monarch forgave his subjects&#39; iniquity.
ubiquitous &nbsp;a. 无所不在的， 普通的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;being everywhere, omnipresent
requite &nbsp; v. 报答； 报复 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;repay; revenge &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The King requited his services with a lot of money.

13. adhere, cohere, inhere
adhere &nbsp;v. 黏附， 胶着， 坚持
— — remain faithful, stick fast to
［ 例］You should adhere to your principles.
cohere &nbsp;v. 粘合， 凝聚， 紧凑
— — stick or hold together in a mass or group
inhere &nbsp;v. 固有， 存在， 生来就有的
— — be inherent or innate
［ 例］ qualites inhering in sb.某人固有的气质

14. adjunct, conjoin, disjoin, enjoin, rejoin, rejoice
adjunct &nbsp;n. 附件， 助手； a. 附属的
— — something attached to but holding an inferior position
conjoin &nbsp;v. (使)结合， (使)连接 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; join together
disjoin &nbsp;v. (使)分开， 拆散， 使混乱 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;undo the joining of, separate; become separated
［ 例］ The girl gave a disjointed account of his experience in China.
enjoin &nbsp;v. 吩咐， 命令 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;command, order, forbid
rejoin &nbsp;v. 回答； 答辩 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;say in answer or reply; retort
rejoice &nbsp;v. 喜欢， 高兴 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; feel or show great joy, have or glory in (a title, etc.)

15. advert, avert, convert, divert, invert, overt, pervert, revert, subvert
advert &nbsp;v. 注意， 留意
avert &nbsp;v. 转移； 避免 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;turn sth. away; prevent (sth.) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Her mother managed to avert suspicion.
convert &nbsp;v. (使)转变； 皈依 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; change (sth.) from one form or use to another; change one&#39;s beliefs
［ 例］convert sb. from atheism to Christianit 使某人由无神论者变为基督教徒
divert &nbsp;v. 转移， 转向 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; turn aside from a course or direction; distract &nbsp; &nbsp;
The car was forced to divert to another road. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; His attention was diverted by what the old man said.
invert &nbsp;v. 使颠倒， 使转化
— — turn inside out or upside down; reverse the position, order
overt &nbsp; a. 明显的， 公然的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; open and observable &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; overt hostility 公然反对
pervert &nbsp;v. 反常， 使堕落， 颠倒， 误解 &nbsp;
— — cause to turn away from what is right, proper; corrupt; distort
［ 例］ pervert the truth 歪曲事实
pervert the meaning of this article 误解文章的意思
revert &nbsp;v. 回复 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;return to a former condition
subvert &nbsp;v. 推翻， 搅乱， 毁灭
— — destory completely; ruin
［ 例］ subvert the monarchy 推翻君主政体

16. aggregate, congregate, segregate, egregious, gregarious
aggregate &nbsp;n./v./a. 合计， 总计； 聚集 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;sum; total &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; aggregate riches 聚集财富
congregate &nbsp;v. 聚集 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; come together in a crowd
［ 例］A crowd quickly congregated (round the speaker).
segregate &nbsp;v. 隔离 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;put sb./sth. in a place away from the rest; isolate
egregious &nbsp;a. 过分的， 惊人的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; gross, shocking
gregarious &nbsp;a. 群居的， 爱社交的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;living in societies; liking the company

17. aggress, digress, egress, ingress, regressaggress
aggress &nbsp;v. 攻击； 挑衅 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; attack
digress &nbsp;v. 离题 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;wander away from the subject
egress &nbsp; n. 出口， 外出 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; way out, exit
ingress &nbsp; n. 进入 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; going in; (right of) entrance
regress &nbsp;v. 退步， 退化 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; return to an earlier or less advanced form or state

18. agile, fragile, frail
agile &nbsp;a. 敏捷的， 灵活的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; active, quick-moving
fragile &nbsp;a. 易碎的， 脆弱的， 易逝的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;easily broken, damaged or destroyed &nbsp; &nbsp; fragile happiness 易逝的幸福
frail &nbsp;a. 脆弱的； 不坚实的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; physically or morally weak; easily broken; fragile
［ 例］a frail child 脆弱的孩子 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Careful: that chair&#39;s rather frail !

19. allude, collude, delude, elude, interlude, prelude
allude &nbsp;v. 暗指， 影射
— — refer indirectly, hint
［ 例］ It was clear she was alluding to Jane.
collude &nbsp;v. 串通， 勾结， 共谋
— — act together secretly to achieve a illegal purpose;conspire
［ 例］ collude with 勾结
delude &nbsp; v. 欺骗， 哄骗 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;deceive
elude &nbsp; v. 逃避 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;escape (sb./sth.), esp. by a trick or cleverness
［ 例］ I recognize her face, but her name eludes me.
interlude &nbsp;n. (活动间的)暂时休息
short period of time separating the parts of a play, film, etc.
［ 例］ Holidays are such short interludes in a life of work.
prelude ［ 5 p r e l j u : d］ n. 序幕， 前奏 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; introduction, forerunner

20. amoral, immoral, morale
amoral &nbsp; a. 不基于道德标准的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;not based on moral standards &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Animals are amoral.
immoral &nbsp;a. 不道德的， 淫荡的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; not following accepted standards of morality, not moral.
morale &nbsp; n. 士气， 精神力量
— — state of confidence, enthusiasm, determination, etc. of a person or group at a particular time
［ 例］ boost the team&#39;s morale 提高团队的士气
21. animated, animosity, animus, inanimate, unanimous
animated &nbsp;a. 活泼的， 生动的
— — lively, vigorous; giving the appearance of movement
［ 例］ animated drawings 动画
animosity &nbsp;n. 仇恨， 封锁， 憎恶
— — strong dislike
［ 例］ He felt no animosity toward his friend&#39;s critics.
animus &nbsp;n. 敌意， 意图
— — hostile feeling or intent
［ 例］ The animus of the lecturer resulted in sarcastic and insulting remarks.
inanimate &nbsp;a. 无生命的 &nbsp; &nbsp; lifeless
unanimous &nbsp;a. 全体意见一致的
— — all agreeing on a decision or an opinion
［ 例］ She was elected by unanimous vote.

22. append, expend, impend
append &nbsp;n. 附加， 添加， 悬挂 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;attach
［ 例］ append an extra clause to the agreement 在协议上加道条款
expend &nbsp;v. 花费， 用光 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; spend, use (money, etc.) in doing sth.
［ 例］ expend time, effort and money on a project 在方案花费时间、精力和金钱
impend &nbsp;v. 迫近， 逼近 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; be about to take place

23. appose, compose, depose, disposed, impose, repose
appose &nbsp;v. 并列， 放… … 在对面 &nbsp; place in proximity
［ 例 ］ appose a box before the girl 把盒子放到女孩对面
compose &nbsp;v. 组成； 写作 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; make up the constituent parts of; create a literary or a musical piece
be composed of 由… … 组成 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; compose a poem 写诗
depose &nbsp;v. 免职， 废黜 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;remove (esp. a ruler such as a king) from power
disposed &nbsp;a. 愿意的， 想干的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;wanting or prepared to do sth.
［ 例］ I&#39;m not disposed to meet them in this place.
Impose &nbsp;v. 征税； 强加
— — place (a penalty, tax, etc.) officially on sb./sth.; place (sth. unwelcome or unpleasant) on sb./sth.
［ 例］A new tax has been imposed on car.
repose &nbsp;v. 躺着休息， 安睡 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; rest, lie
24. appraise, appreciable, appreciative, depreciate
appraise &nbsp;v. 评价， 评估 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; estimate value of
［ 例］ It would be unwise to buy the house before having it appraised.
appreciable &nbsp;a. 可感知的； 可观的
— — that can be seen or felt; considerable
［ 例］ an appreciable increase in salary 薪水可观的增加
appreciative &nbsp;a. 欣赏的， 感激的
— — feeling or showing understanding or gratitude
［ 例］ I&#39;m most appreciative of your generous act.
depreciate &nbsp;v. 贬低， 贬值 &nbsp;lessen in value
［ 例］ Shares in our company has depreciated.

25. apprehensive, comprehensive, reprehensive, reprehend, misapprehension
apprehensive &nbsp;a. 忧虑的， 不安的 &nbsp; &nbsp;fear, unhappy feeling about future
［ 例］ apprehensive for sb.&#39;s safety 担心某人的安全
comprehensive &nbsp;a. 全面的 &nbsp; that includes (nearly) everything
［ 例］ She has a comprehensive grasp of the article.
reprehensive &nbsp;a. 谴责的， 非难的 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;deserving rebuke; blameworthy
reprehend &nbsp;v. 谴责， 责难 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;rebuke, reprove
misapprehension &nbsp;n. 误会 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; misunderstanding
26. aspire, conspire, inspired, perspire, transpired
aspire &nbsp;v. 渴望， 追求 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; desire strongly
conspire &nbsp;v. 共谋， 阴谋； (指事件)凑合起来
— —make secret plans (with others), esp. to do wrong;combine
inspired &nbsp;a. 有创见的， 有灵感的 &nbsp; &nbsp; full of creative power
［ 例］ She is always full of inspired views.
perspire &nbsp;v. 出汗， 流汗， 分泌
— — give off moisture through the skin; sweat
transpire &nbsp;v. 蒸发； 泄露； 发生
— — exhale; become known; happen

27. astringent, stringent, strained, strident
astringent &nbsp;a. 收敛性的， 严酷的
— — substance that shrinks; harsh
［ 例］ astringent criticism 严厉的批评
stringent &nbsp;a. (规定)严格的， 缺钱的
— — binding, rigid
［ 例］ stringent econo</p>