1017 vocabulary journal (week6)
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1. subordinate (adj.) KK[səˋbɔrdnɪt]
having less power or authority than somebody else in a group or an organization
A colonel is subordinate to a brigadier general.
synonyms: inferior, junior, less, lower, minor
2. succinct (adj.) KK[səkˋsɪŋkt]
expressed clearly and in a few words
Keep your answers as succinct as possible.
synonyms: aphoristic, apothegmatic, brief
3. subservient (adj.) KK[səbˋsɝvɪənt]
too willing to obey other people
The press was accused of being subservient to the government.
4. respite (n.) KK[ˋrɛspɪt]
a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant
The drug brought a brief respite from the pain.
synonyms:rest.interval
5. perspicacious (adj) KK[͵pɝspɪˋkeʃəs]
able to understand something quickly and accurately
John made a perspicacious remark.
6. refrain (v.) KK[rɪˋfren]
to stop yourself from doing something,especially something that you want to do
Please refrain from spitting on the sidewalk.
synonyms:avoid.abstain.forego
7. metaphorical (adj.) KK[͵mɛtəˋfɔrɪk!]
connected with or containing metaphors
Everyone breathed a metaphorical sigh of relief.
8. deploy (v.) KK[dɪˋplɔɪ]
to move soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action
At least 5000 missiles were deployed along the border.
9. rapture (n.) KK[ˋræptʃɚ]
a feeling of extreme pleasure and happiness
He fell into raptures over classic music.
synonyms: joy, delight, ecstasy, bliss, elation, enchantment, glee, happiness
10. squirm (v.) KK[skwɝm]
to wriggle or writhe
The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments.
synonyms: wriggle, twist, writhe, wiggle
11. incentive (n.) KK[ɪnˋsɛntɪv]
something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy.
synonyms: boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse
12. subvert (v.) KK[səbˋvɝt]
to overturn or overthrow from the foundation
They conspired to subvert the government.
synonyms: abase, bastardize, canker, cheapen, corrupt, debauch, degrade
13. suite (n.) KK[swit]
a group of rooms occupied as a unit
I rent a cozy suite in Taipei.
14. excruciating (adj.) KK[ɪkˋskruʃɪ͵etɪŋ]
extremely painful
This dinner with parents-in-law is excruciating.
synonyms: agonizing, harrowing, racking
15. inclement (adj.) KK[ɪnˋklɛmənt]
severe in temper or action
The game was postponed due to inclement weather.
synonyms: rough, stormy, cold, harsh, severe, crue
16. paradox (n.) KK[ˋpærə͵dɑks]
a person,thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange
It is a curious paradox that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.
synonyms:quandary.puzzle.maze
17. dictate (v.) KK[ˋdɪktet]
to say words aloud for somebody else to write down
He dictated a letter to his secretary.
18. casualty (n.) KK[ˋkæʒjʊəltɪ]
a person who is killed or injured in war or in an accident
There were dozens of casualties in the train crash.
synonyms:mishap.injury
19. certify (v.) KK[ˋsɝtə͵faɪ]
to state officially,especially in writing,that something is true
Two witnesses must certify that this is your signature.
synonyms:document.depose.testify to.confirm
20. coincide (v.) KK[͵koɪnˋsaɪd]
to take place at the same time
It is a pity our trips to New York don’t coincide.
synonyms:correspond.accompany
21. enervate (v.) KK[`ɛnɚ͵vet]
to make somebody feel weak and tired
She suffered from an enervating disease.
synonyms:castrate
22. maneuver (v.) KK[mə`nuvɚ]
to move or turn skillfully or carefully
She maneuvered the car carefully into the garage.
synonyms:move.operate.run
23. frivolous (adj.) KK[ˋfrɪvələs]
silly or amusing,especially when such behavior is not suitable.
He made some frivolous remarks.
synonyms:silly.flippant
24. fabulous (adj.) KK[ˋfæbjələs]
extremely good
The museum has a fabulous collection of jewels.
synonyms:unbelievable.amazing.remarkable.striking
25. crucial (adj.) KK[ˋkruʃəl]
extremely important because it will affect other things
Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company.
synonyms:critical.pivotal
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