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发信人: ljf (Jeff), 信区: Flyingoverseas
标 题: Step by Step for GRE Words(23)
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (Mon Mar 13 21:54:53 2000), 转信
发信人: hivol (就这样吧), 信区: EnglishWorld
标 题: Step by Step for GRE Words(23)
发信站: BBS 水木清华站 (Wed Mar 8 19:20:17 2000)
astral AJ. relating to the stars
She was amazed at the number of astral bodies the new
telescope revealed.
astringent AJ. binding;causing contraction;harsh or severe
The astringent quality of the unsweetened lemon juice made
swallowing difficult.
astronomical AJ. enormously large or extensive
The government seemed willing to spend astronomical sums on
weapons development.
astute AJ. wise;shrewd;keen
The painter was an astute observer,noticing every tiny detail
or her model's appearance and knowing exactly how important each one was.
asunder AV. into parts;apart
A fierce quarrel split the partnership asunder:the two partners
finally sundered their connections because their pointes of view were poles
asunder.
asylum N. place of refuge or shelter;protection
The refugees sought asylum from religious persecution.
asymmetric AJ. not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
Because one eyebrow was set markedly higher than the other,
William's face had a particularly asymmetric appearance.
atavism N. resemblance to remote ancestors rather to parents;
reversion to an earlier type;throwback
In his love for gardening,Martin seemed an atavism to his
Tuscan ancestors who lavished great care on their small plots of soil.
atheistic AJ. denying the existence of God
His atheistic remarks shocked the religious worshippers.
atone V. make amends for;pay for
He knew no way in which he could atone for his brutal crime.
atrocity N. brutal deed
In time of war,many atrocities are committed by invading
armies.
atrophy N. wasting away
Polio victims need physiotherapy to prevent the atrophy of
affected limbs.
attentive AJ. alert and watchful;considerate;thoughtful
The attentive audience watched the final game of the tennis
match.
attenuate V. make thin;weaken
By withdrawing their forces,the generals hoped to attentuate
the enemy lines.
REVIEW
ASTRAL; ASTRINGENT; ASTRONOMICAL; ASTUTE; ASUNDER
ASYLUM; ASYMMETRIC; ATAVISM; ATHEISTIC; ATONE
ATROCITY; ATROPHY; ATTENTIVE; ATTENUATE
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