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10th Grade
06/09/2013

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Term
anticipatory
Definition
adj.
characterized by anticipation
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anticlimatic
Definition
adj.
突减的
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antidote
Definition
n.
a remedy to counteract a poison
解药
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antipathy
Definition
n.
strong dislike
反感
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antiquarianism
Definition
n.
study,collection or sale of valuable old objects
古物研究,好古癖
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antiquated
Definition
adj.
outmoded or discredited by reason of age;advanced in age
陈旧的,过时的
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antique
Definition
adj./n./
existing since earlier times
古老的,古董
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antiquity
Definition
n.
古老,古人,古迹
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antiseptic
Definition
n./adj.
substance that inhibit microorganisms
杀菌剂,防腐剂
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antithesis
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n.
an contrast or opposition
对立,相对
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antithetical
Definition
adj.
contradictory,contrary,converse,counter,reverse
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apathetic
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adj.
having or showing no feeling/interest
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apex
Definition
n.
peak, vertex,acme, climax,crest,crown,fastigium
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aphorism
Definition
n.
maxim,adage
格言
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appall
Definition
v.
to fill with horror or dismay,shock
使惊亥
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apparition
Definition
n.
幽灵;特意景象
phantasm,phantom,revenant,specter
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appease
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v.
to pacify or quiet
使平静,安抚
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appetizing
Definition
adj.
stimulating the appetite
delicious, tasty
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applaud
Definition
v.
to show approval by clapping the hands
鼓掌,称赞
accliam,commend, compliment
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applicability
Definition
n.
适用性,适应性
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apportion
Definition
v.
to divide and share out according to a plan
xxx sthn among/between/to sb.
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apposite
Definition
adj.
appropriate, apt, relevant
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apprehensive
Definition
adj.
害怕的
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apprise
Definition
v.
to inform or notify
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approach
Definition
v.
to come nearer, to begin to handle
n.
method
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approaching
Definition
adj.
接近的,逼近的
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approbation
Definition
n.
commendation,official approval
赞许
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appropriate
Definition
v.
to set money aside for a specific use;to take improperly
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approximate
Definition
adj.
大约
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apropos
Definition
adj./adv.
适当的,有关的
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aptitude
Definition
n.
适宜,才能,资质
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aquatic
Definition
adj.
水生,水中的
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arable
Definition
adj.
suitable for plowing and planting
适于耕种的
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arbiter
Definition
n.
arbitrator, a person fully qualified to judge or decide
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arbitrary
Definition
adj.
discretionary,despotic,dictatorial
专横,武断的
autarchic, autocratic, monocratic
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arboreal
Definition
adj.
of or like a tree
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arcane
Definition
adj.
mysterious, hidden or secret
神秘的,秘密的
cabalistic,impenetrable,inscrutable,mystic
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archaeological
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adj.
考古学的
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archaic
Definition
adj.
relating to an earlier or more primitive time
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archetypally
Definition
adv.
典型地
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architect
Definition
n.
建筑师
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architectural
Definition
adj.
relating to architecture
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archive
Definition
n.
档案室
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arduous
Definition
adj.
marked by great labor or effort
费力的,艰辛的
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argumentative
Definition
adj.
characterized by argument
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arid
Definition
adj.
dry
干旱的,枯燥的
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aristocratic
Definition
adj.
belonging to aristocracy
贵族的
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armored
Definition
adj.
equipped or protected with armor
装甲的
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aromatic
Definition
adj.
having a strong pleasant smell
芳香的
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arresting
Definition
adj.
catching the attention
醒目的,引人注意的
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arrogant
Definition
adj.
overbearing,haughty,proud
傲慢自大的
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articulate
Definition
v.
to express clearly;to put together by joints
清楚的说话,用关节连接
enunciate
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artisan
Definition
n.
skilled workman or crastsman
技工
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artistry
Definition
n.
skill of an artist
艺术技巧
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artless
Definition
adj.
without artificiality
朴实的,自然的
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ascent
Definition
n.
act of rising or mounting upward
上升,攀登
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ascetic
Definition
adj./n.
self-denying/苦行者
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asceticism
Definition
n.
禁欲主义
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ascribe
Definition
v.
consider sth to be caused by
归因的
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aseptic
Definition
adj.
not contaminated, not septic
无菌的
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aspect
Definition
n.
a particular status or phase in which sth. appears or may be regarded
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aspen
Definition
n.
白杨
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aspiration
Definition
n.
strong desire or ambition
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aspiring
Definition
adj.
有抱负的,有理想的
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assail
Definition
v.
质问的,
aggress,beset,storm,strike
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assertion
Definition
n.
declaration,affirmation
断言,声明,主张
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assertive
Definition
adj.
expressing or tending to express strong opinions or claims
断言的
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assessment
Definition
n.
估价,
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assiduous
Definition
adj.
勤勉的,专心的
be xxx in
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assimilate
Definition
v.
to absorb and incorporate
同化,吸收
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assorted
Definition
adj.
consisting of various kinds,mixed
各式各样的
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assume
Definition
v.
to accept sth. as true before there is proof
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assuming
Definition
adj.
pretentious,presumtuous
傲慢的,自负的
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assure
Definition
v.
to tell sb. positively,convince
保证
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assuredness
Definition
n.
确定,确信
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astigmatic
Definition
adj.
散光的
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astound
Definition
v.
to overcome with surprise
使震惊
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astounding
Definition
adj.
causing astonishment or amazement
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astray
Definition
adj.
off the right path or way
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astronomical
Definition
adj.
enormously or inconceivably large or great
极大的,天文学的
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astute
Definition
adj.
showing clever or shrew mind
机敏的,精明的
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asunder
Definition
adj./adv.
分离的/化为碎片的
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asymmetric
Definition
adj.
不对称的
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atheist
Definition
n.
无神论者
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atonement
Definition
n.
reparation for an offense or injury
弥补
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atrocity
Definition
n.
state/act of being atrocious
邪恶/暴行
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