1031 vocabulary journal (week8)
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1. diverse (adj.) KK[daɪˋvɝs]
differing from one another
His message appealed to a diverse audience.
Synonyms: disparate, dissimilar, distant
2. empathy (n.) KK[ˋɛmpəθɪ]
the imaginative projection of a subjective state into an object so that the object appears to be infused with it
His months spent researching prison life gave him greater empathy towards convicts.
3. attic (n.) KK[ˋætɪk]
a low story or wall above the main order of a facade in the classical styles
He rented the attic out to a college student.
Synonyms: cockloft, garret, loft
4. melancholy (adj.) KK[ˋmɛlən͵kɑlɪ]
an abnormal state attributed to an excess of black bile and characterized by irascibility or depression
He became quiet and melancholy as the hours slowly passed.
Synonyms: depressing, dismal, drear, dreary
5. confide (v.) KK[kənˋfaɪd]
to show confidence by imparting secrets
Did she confide her plans to you?
Antonyms: hold, keep, retain
6. soothe (v.) KK[suð]
to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
We did not know how to soothe the bereaved mother.
Synonyms: assure, cheer, console
7. dexterity (n.) KK[dɛksˋtɛrətɪ]
mental skill or quickness
He's a teacher known for his imagination and verbal dexterity.
Synonyms: adroitness, cleverness
8. plenary (adj.) KK[ˋplinərɪ]
complete in every respect
A plenary meeting of the 500 members was held last summer.
Antonyms: imperfect, incomplete, partial
9. uphold (v.) KK[ʌpˋhold]
to give support to
They have a responsibility to uphold the law.
Synonyms: defend, justify, support, maintain
10. arduous (adj.) KK[ˋɑrdʒʊəs]
hard to accomplish or achieve
It must have been a very arduous task to build the pyramids.
Synonyms:hard, Augean, backbreaking, challenging
11.inhale (v.) KK[ɪnˋhel]
to draw in by breathing
He lit his cigarette and inhaled deeply.
Synonyms:gasp, sniff, smell
12. frostbite (n.) KK[ˋfrɔst͵baɪt]
to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
She is suffering from frostbite on her ears.
13. placate (v.) KK[ˋpleket]
to soothe or mollify especially by concessions
The administration placated protesters by agreeing to consider their demands.
Antonyms: anger, enrage, incense
14. approbation (n.) KK[͵æprəˋbeʃən]
an act of approving formally or officially
The company has even received the approbation of its former critics.
Synonyms: approval, blessing, favor
15. earthy (adj.) KK[ˋɝθɪ]
rough, coarse, or plain in taste
The wine had an earthy flavor.
Synonyms: earthlike, loamy
16. usher (v.) KK[ˋʌʃɚ]
to conduct to a place
His secretary ushered me into his office.
Synonyms:escort, conduct, guide
17. glare (n.） KK[glɛr]
a harsh uncomfortably bright light
He had to wear sunglasses because of the glare of the sun.
Synonyms: blaze, flare
18.verge (n.) KK[vɝdʒ]
something that borders, limits, or bounds
These people are living on the verge of starvation.
Synonyms: brink, cusp, edge
19. truism (n.) KK[ˋtruɪzəm]
an undoubted or self-evident truth
“Silence is golden’’ is a truism.
Synonyms: banality, bromide
20. benefactor (n.) KK[ˋbɛnə͵fæktɚ]
one that confers a benefit
With the help of a rich benefactor he set up a charity.
Synonyms: angel, donator
21. transact (v.) KK[trænsˋækt]
to carry on business
We had some important business to transact with our distributors.
Synonyms:execute, perform, discharge
22. wardrobe (n.) KK[ˋwɔrd͵rob]
a room or closet where clothes are kept
She went to wardrobe for her fitting.
23. withstand (v.) KK[wɪðˋstænd]
to stand up against
Explorers have to withstand hardships.
Synonyms:endure, resist, oppose
24. zeal (n.) KK[zil]
eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something
His boss highly appreciates his zeal for his work.
Synonyms:enthusiasm, eagerness, sincerity
25. tariff (n.) KK[ˋtærɪf]
a schedule of duties imposed by a government on imported or in some countries exported goods
The government is going to lower the tariff on imported cars.
Synonyms:tax, duty, toll
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