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发信人: ljf (Jeff), 信区: Flyingoverseas
标 题: Step by Step for GRE Words(15)
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发信人: hivol (就这样吧), 信区: EnglishWorld
标 题: Step by Step for GRE Words(15)
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anthropomorphic AJ. having human form or characteristics
Primitive religions often have deities with anthropomorphic
characteristics.
anticlimax N. letdown in thought or emotion
After the fine performance in the first act,the rest of the
play was an anticlimax.
antidote N. remedy to counteract a poison or disease
When Marge's child accidentally swallowed some cleaning
fluid,the local poison control hotline instructed Marge how to administer
the antidote.
antipathy N. aversion;dislike
Tom's extreme antipathy for disputes keeps him from getting
into arguments with his temperamental wife.
antiquated AJ. obsolete;outdated
Accustomed to editing his papers on words processors,Philip
thought typewriters were too antiquated for him to use.
antiseptic N. substance that prevents infection
It is advisable to apply an antiseptic to any wound,no
matter how slight or insignificant.
antithesis N. contrast;direct opposite of or to
This tyranny was the anitthesis of all that he hoped for,
and he fought it with all his strength.
anvil N. iron block used in hammering out metals
After heating the iron horseshoe in the forge,the black-
smith picked it upn with his tongs and set it on the anvil.
apathy N. lack of caring;indifference
A firm believer in democratic government,she could not
understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote.
ape V. imitate or mimic
In the comedy,when the servant Igor limps off,saying,
"Walk this way,"the hero apes him,hobbling after Igor in an imitation.
aperture N. opening;hole
She discovered a small aperture in the wall,through which
insects had entered the room.
apex N. tip;summit;climax
At the apex of his career,the star received offers of
leading roles daily;two years later,he was reduced to taking bit parts.
REVIEW
ANTHROPOMORPHIC; ANTICLIMAX; ANTIDOTE; ANTIPATHY; ANTIQUATED
ANTISEPTIC; ANTITHESIS; ANVIL; APATHY; APE
APERTURE; APEX
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