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English
8th Grade
05/28/2013

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Term
Contradict (v) <反驳>
Definition
to disagree with something by saying that it is wrong or not true, especially by saying that the opposite is true.
a. Synonyms: Challenge
b. Antonyms: Accept
Term
Doubtful (adj) <有疑问的>
Definition
having doubts about something, uncertain about something.
a.Synonyms: Uncertain
b.Antonyms: Certain
Term
Immense (adj) <巨大的>:
Definition
extremely large.
a.Synonyms: Endless
b.Antonyms: Tiny
Term
Grab (v) <抓住>:
Definition
to take hold of someone or something with a sudden or violent movement.
a.Synonyms: Capture
b.Antonyms: Release
Term
Reassure (v) <使安心>:
Definition
to make someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem or situation.
a.Synonyms: Cheer
b.Antonyms: Discourage
Term
Wholehearted (adj) <全力支持>:
Definition
involving all your feelings and interest.
a.Synonyms: Complete
b.Antonyms: Disinterested
Term
Formidable (adj) <令人敬畏的>:
Definition
>: a formidable person is one that you feel respect for because they are very powerful or impressive.
a.Synonyms: Fearful
b.Antonyms: Powerless
Term
Occupy (v) <占着>
Definition
formal to live or stay in a place.
a.Synonyms: Busy
b.Antonyms: Free
Term
Menace (n) <威胁>
Definition
>: a threatening quality or manner.
a.Synonyms: Risk
b.Antonyms: Help
Term
Optional (adj) <可选择的>:
Definition
if something is optional you do not have to do it or use it but you can choose to if you want to.
a.Synonyms: Unforced
b.Antonyms: Forced
Term
Trample (v) <踩>:
Definition
>: to step heavily on something so that you crush it with your feet.
a.Synonyms: Crush
b.Antonyms: Loose
Term
Internal (adj) <内部>
Definition
inside something rather than outside.
a.Synonyms: Centralized
b.Antonyms: External
Term
Shred (n) <碎片>:
Definition
a small thin piece that is torn or cut roughly from something.
a.Synonyms: Atom
b.Antonyms: Lot
Term
Swivel (v) <旋转>:
Definition
to turn something around that is fixed to a moving central point.
a.Synonyms: Spin
b.Antonyms: Stay
Term
Sleek (adj) <造型优美的>:
Definition
sleek hair or fur is straight shiny and healthy-looking, a vehicle or other object that is sleek has a smooth attractive shape
a.Synonyms: Silky
b.Antonyms: Rough
Term
Apathy (n) <漠然>:
Definition
the feeling of not being interested or not caring either about a particular thing or about life.
a.Synonyms: Coldness
b.Antonyms: Care
Term
Dwindle (v) <逐渐变小>:
Definition
gradually become less and less or smaller and smaller.
a. Synonyms: Contract
b. Antonyms: Develop
Term
Tease (v) <戏弄>
Definition
to make jokes and laugh at someone in order to have fun by embarrassing them, either in a friendly way or in an unkind way.
a.Synonyms: Annoy
b.Antonyms: Sympathize
Term
Bundle (n) <捆,扎>
Definition
>: a group of things such as papers, clothes or sticks that are fastened or tied together.
a.Synonyms: Pack
b.Antonyms: Release
Term
Dim (adj) <阴暗的>:
Definition
fairly dark or not giving much light so that you cannot see well.
a.Synonyms: Dark
b.Antonyms: Light
Term
Persuasive (adj) <有说服力的>:
Definition
good at influencing other people to believe or do what you want.
a.Synonyms: Impressive
b.Antonyms: Dissuasive
Term
Interference (n) <干涉>:
Definition
involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted
a.Synonyms: Opposition
b.Antonyms: Help
Term
Awkward (adj) <尴尬>:
Definition
making you feel so embarrassed that you are not sure what to do or say.
a.Synonyms: Embarrassed
b.Antonyms: Skillful
Term
Hostility (n) <敌意>
Definition
a feeling or attitude that is extremely unfriendly.
a.Synonyms: Unfriendliness
b.Antonyms: Friendship
Term
Impatient (adj) <没耐心的>:
Definition
annoyed because of a situation you cannot control especially when you have to wait for something.
a.Synonyms: Breathless
b.Antonyms: Patient
Term
Curious (adj) <好奇>:
Definition
wanting to know about something.
a.Synonyms: Interested
b.Antonyms: Incurious
Term
Thump (v) <捶打>:
Definition
informal to hit someone very hard with your hand closed.
a.Synonyms: Hit
b.Antonyms: Hide
Term
Ruin (v) <毁坏>:
Definition
to spoil or destroy something completely.
a.Synonyms: Destroy
b.Antonyms: Growth
Term
Ceremonial (adj) <礼仪式的>:
Definition
used in a ceremony or done as part of a ceremony.
a.Synonyms: Conventional
b.Antonyms: Informal
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