12/16(WEEK 15)

1.deplorable:very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored

*origin:1612

*example:We will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship

2.indignant:feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry

*origin:Latin indignant-, indignans, present participle of indignari to be indignant, from indignus unworthy, from in- + dignusworthy

*example:She wrote an indignant letter to the editor.

3.sheepish:showing or feeling embarrassment especially because you have done something foolish or wrong

*origin:13th century

*example:He felt a little sheepish.

4.credible:able to be believed : reasonable to trust or believe

*origin:Middle English, from Latin credibilis, from credere

*example:We've received credible information about the group's location.

5.dispute:to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal

*origin:Middle English, from Anglo-French desputer, from Latin disputare to discuss, from dis- + putare to think

*example:You can dispute your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.

12/17

1.malevolence:malevolent behavior

*origin:15th century

*example:only mindless malevolence would explain this cruel vandalism

2.formality:a formal quality

*origin:1597

*example:Her use of old-fashioned language lends an air of formalityto her writing.

3.linger:to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time

*origin:Middle English (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, frequentative of lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan;akin to Old English lang long

*example:The tourists didn't linger very long.

4.abstract: relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions

*origin:Medieval Latin abstractus, from Latin, past participle of abstrahere to drag away, from abs-, ab- + trahere to pull, draw

*example:“Honesty” is an abstract word.

5.tantalize:to cause (someone) to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.

*origin:Tantalus

*example:She was tantalized by the possibility of earning a lot of money quickly.

12/18

1.jaunty:lively in manner or appearance : having or suggesting a lively and confident quality

*origin:modification of French gentil

*example:He struck a jaunty pose for the camera.

2.cluster:a group of things or people that are close together

*origin:Middle English, from Old English clyster; akin to Old English clott clot

*example:A small cluster of people had gathered at the scene of the accident.

3.detachment:lack of emotion or of personal interest

*origin:1669

*example:I wish the article had approached the issue with a bit more detachment.

4.discordant:harsh or unpleasant in sound

*origin:14th century

*example:She has the difficult task of bringing together a number of discordant elements.

5.duster:something that removes dust

*origin:1576

*example:He wore a tan duster.

12/19

1.dismount:to get down from something (such as a horse or bicycle)

*origin:probably modification of Middle French desmonter, from des-dis- + monter to mount

*example:The cyclist dismounted and walked her bike across the street.

2.astonish:to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone)

*origin:probably from earlier astony (from Middle English astonen, astonien, from Anglo-French estoner to stun, from Vulgar Latin *extonare, from Latin ex- + tonare to thunder) + -ish(as in abolish)

*example:Despite the hype, there was nothing in the book to astonish readers.

3.patron: a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.

*origin:Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater

*example:She is a well-known patron of the arts.

4.shrug:to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something

*origin:Middle English schruggen

*example:I asked if he wanted to go out to dinner, and he just shrugged.

5.indignent: feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry

*origin:Latin indignant-, indignans, present participle of indignari to be indignant, from indignus unworthy, from in- + dignusworthy

*example:She wrote an indignant letter to the editor.

12/20

Class notes

1.make allowance for= take into consideration= allow for

2.a sheet of rice paper

3.let up= give up

4.stanza:段落

5.matter:issue/ improtant

New words

1.hush:to make (someone) quiet, calm, or still

*origin:back-formation from husht hushed, from Middle English hussht, from huissht, interjection used to enjoin silence

*example:The woman in the seat behind me was trying to hush her baby.

2.declaration:the act of making an official statement about something : the act of declaring something

*origin:15th century

*example:The government has made a declaration of war on its enemies.

3.dangle:to hang down loosely especially in a way that makes it possible to swing freely

*origin:probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan dangle to dangle

*example:She sat on the edge of the pool, dangling her feet in the water.

4.paw:the foot of an animal that has claws

*origin:Middle English, from Anglo-French powe, poe

*example:The dog injured his paw.

5.tentative:not done with confidence : uncertain and hesitant

*origin:Medieval Latin tentativus, from Latin tentatus, past participle of tentare, temptare to feel, try

*example:We have tentative plans for the weekend.