2013gre考試備考:gre考試備考詞匯(8)

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    lunt [blQnt] vt. 使變鈍(to make less sharp or definite)
    (類)attenuation·strength=bluntness·sharpness 使?jié)舛茸兿”?使銳利的變遲鈍]
    (反)blunt◆whet 使變鈍◆磨快
    (同)disedge, obtund, dull
    blur [blE:] v. 使模糊(to make indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance;obscure)
    (類)blur·definition=subjugate·independence 使模糊以消除清晰度=使屈服以消除獨立性
    (同)besmirch, discolor, smudge, stain, tarnish
    blurb [bl\:b] n. 簡短的公告a short publicity notice (as on a book jacket)
    (類)blurb·notice=gloss·explanation=cameo·appearance
    簡短公告·公告=簡短解釋·解釋=簡短表演·表演(前者是后者的簡化版)
    【注:gloss· a brief explanation ;cameo:Broadly:any brief appearance】
    blurt [bl\:t] vt. 突然說出,沖動的說出(to utter abruptly and impulsively, usually used with out)
    (類)flit·move=blurt·utter 迅速飛過·移動=突然說出·出聲(快·正常)
    (同)exclaim, ejaculate
    blush [blQF] v. n. 臉紅(a reddening of the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion)
    (類)blush·embarrassment=smile·pleasure 因困窘而臉紅=因高興而微笑
    bluster [5blQstE] v.吵鬧;狂妄自大地說或做(to be windy and boisterous)
    (類)blustering·speak=swaggering·walk 狂妄的說話·說話=大搖大擺的走路·走路(種屬)
    bluster·loud=pontificate·pompous 吵鬧·高聲的=裝模做樣地說話·華而不實的
    boast [bEust] n. v. 自夸(the act or an instance of boasting)
    (同)blowhard·boastful=toady·obsequious 吹牛的人·自夸的=拍馬屁的人·諂媚的
    boast·pride=complain·discontent 夸耀·驕傲=抱怨·不滿(前者表達后者)