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(noun) Rapport between friends; comradeship After his team won the rugby championship, there was an evident feeling of camaraderie among its members. syn: fellowship |
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(adj)proud, arrogant.
The haughty sons of the wealthy stel magnate seemed to think that his money made him superior to his classmates.
syn: snobboish. an: unpretentious |
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(n)arrogance resulting from excessive pride
Hubris is the character flaw found in many tragic heroes.
syn: self-confidence. ant:humility |
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(n) difficult situation
His infatuation with a married co-worker led to a distressing imbroglio at the office Christmas party.
syn: disagreement. Ant:understanding |
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(adj) Impulsive; rash
The angry five-year-old was impetuous and stomped her feet when she didn't get her way.
syn:precipitate. ant:planned, careful. |
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| (v) to pretend to be ill or injured to avoid work |
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(n)cliche，陳腔濫調
syn: truism, coterie |
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| (adj)false piety or righteousness |
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| (n) traveling on foot; walking. Trek. |
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(adj)narrowly confined to a particular group
Jack's church is nonsectarian and allows outsiders to worship there. |
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(adj)strict, rigorous
syn: severe, restrictive ant:flexible |
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(adj) hackneyed, cliched, lacking interest
Trite expressions and slang should be avoided in serious writing.
syn: ordinary, vernaculars. ant: original |
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(v) to respect, worship, or revere
ant:desecrate |
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| (adj)violent, forceful twisting |
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