1. rectify /ˈrek·təˌfɑɪ/ v. to correct or make right: I hadn’t meant to cause trouble, and asked wha...

1. composure /kəmˈpoʊ·ʒər/ n. the quality of being calm and not emotional: You may feel nervous but ...

1. bounty /ˈbɑʊn·ti/ n. a sum of money paid as a reward: City officials offered a bounty for his cap...

1. incompetent /ɪnˈkɑm·pə·t̬ənt/ adj. lacking the skills or knowledge to do a job or perform an acti...

1. amendment /əˈmend·mənt/ n. a change or addition to the US constitution: the First/Fifth/Fourteent...

1. venue /ˈven·ju/ n. the place where a public event or meeting happens: They changed the venue at t...

1. cogent /ˈkoʊ·dʒənt/ adj. persuasive and well expressed: He makes a cogent argument for improving ...

1. clandestine /klænˈdes·tən/ adj. planned or done in secret: a clandestine meeting 2. obnoxious /əb...

1. primeval /prɑɪˈmi·vəl/ adj. existing at or from a very early time; ancient: primeval forests 2. c...

1. demanding (adj.) 苛求的; 使人吃力的; 高要求的 needing a lot of attention, effort, or time: I’m trying to lear...