出國留學網(wǎng)GRE頻道在此與大家分享GRE必背詞匯精選，幫助各位考生有效擴充自己的GRE詞匯量。很多同學表示GRE詞匯里面有一些經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)而且看起來十分相似的詞匯，很容易混淆，所以小編為大家將這些GRE形似詞匯都整理了出來，下面就是這些GRE高頻形似詞匯，共137組。
1. impudent / imprudent
impudent: very rude
imprudent: not wise or sensible: not prudent
2. insolent / indolent / redolent
insolent: rude or impolite
indolent: not liking to work or be active
redolent: causing thoughts or memories of something
3. witty / witting
witty: funny and clever
witting: cognizance / news
4. discernible / discerning
discernible: able to be identified as separate and distinct
discerning: able to see and understand people, things, or situations clearly
and intelligently
5. exhaustive / exhausted
exhaustive: including all possibilities: very thorough
exhausted: be tired out or worn out
6. aver / avert / averse / avow / advent /advert
aver: to say something in a very strong and definite way
avert: to prevent (something bad) from happening
averse: having an active feeling of repugnance or distaste
avow: to declare or state (something) in an open and public way
advent: second coming
advert: announcement; notification
7. feckless / reckless
feckless: weak and ineffective; worthless;irresponsible
reckless: not showing proper concern about the possible bad results of your actions
8. mean / mien
mien: a person’s appearance or facial expression
9. humdrum / conundrum
humdrum: dull, boring, and ordinary
conundrum: a confusing or difficult problem
10.immune / immure / inure
immure: to enclose within or as if within walls
inure: to cause (someone) to be less affected by something unpleasant
11. enjoin / adjoin
enjoin: to direct or order (someone) to do something; to prevent (someone) from doing something
adjoin (of a building, room, area of land, etc. ): to be next to or joined with something
12.abjure / adjure
abjure: to reject (something) formally
adjure: to urge or command (someone) to do something
13.bypass / surpass / impasse / impassive
bypass: to avoid or ignore (someone or something) especially to get something done quicker
impasse: a situation in which no progress seems possible
impassive: not showing emotion
14.pertinacious / tenacious
pertinacious: adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design; stubbornly tenacious
tenacious: very determined to do something
15.endanger / engender
engender: to be the source or cause of something
16.intellectual /intelligible / intelligent
intelligible: able to be understood
17.perquisite / prerequisite
perquisite: gratuity, tip
prerequisite: something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else
18.passionate / dispassionate
dispassionate: not influenced or affected by emotions
19.precocity / preciosity
precocity: the phenomenon of a child showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age
preciosity: fastidious refinement
20.apprehend / reprehend / comprehend
apprehend: to notice and understand (something); (of police) to arrest (someone)
reprehend: the voice disapproval of: censure
21.hearten / hearken
hearten: to cause (someone) o feel more cheerful or hopeful
hearken: listen; to give respectful attention
22.enchant / chant
enchant: to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc.
chant: to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people
23.rant / cant / scant / dent
rant: to talk loudly and in a way that shows anger
cant: tilt
scant: very small in size or amount
dent: to make (something) weaker
24.pithy / filthy
pithy: using few words in a clever and effective way
filthy: very dirty; very evil
25.coerce / coarse
coerce: to make (someone) do something or get (something) by using force or threats
26.liberal / literal
literal: completely true and accurate: not exaggerate
27.modest / moderate
28.anomaly / analogy
analogy: a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way
29.lucid / pellucid
lucid: very clear and easy to understand
pellucid: very clear
30.enigma / stigma
enigma: someone or something that is difficult to understand or explain(迷)
stigma: a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something
31. censure / censor / census / consensus
censure: officially strong criticism
consensus: a general agreement about something
32. mount / surmount / paramount / amount / tantamount
surmount: to deal with (a problem or a difficult situation) successfully; to be placed at the top of something
tantamount: equal to something in value, meaning, or effect
33. defy / defer/ deter
defer: put off, delay, postpone
deter: to prevent (something) from happening
34. spur / spurn / spurious / spurt
spurn: to refuse to accept (something or someone that you do not think deserves your respect, attention, affection, etc.)
spurious: not genuine sincere, or authentic
spurt: to gush forth
35. disparage / disparate
disparage: to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.
disparate: different from each other
36. aesthetic / aseptic / ascetic / anesthetic
aseptic: free from germs that cause disease
ascetic: relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure
anesthetic: a drug that causes a person to lose feeling and to feel no pain in part or all of the body
37. ostensible / ostentatious
ostensible: seeming or said to be true or real but very possible not true or real
ostentatious: an unnecessary display of wealth, knowledge, etc., that is done to attract attention, admiration, or envy
38. perspicuous / perspicacious
perspicuous: clear, apparent
perspicacious: having or showing an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious
39. willful / willed / willing
willful: refusing to change your idea or opinion; done deliberately
willed: deliberate
40. forbear / forebear
forbear: to avoid doing or saying (something)
forebear: a member of your family in the past
41. rife / strife / stifle
rife: If you say that something, usually something bad, is rife in a place or that the place is rife with it, you mean that it is very common.
strife: Strife is strong disagreement or fighting. (FORMAL)
stifle: If someone stifles something you consider to be a good thing, they prevent it from continuing.(=repress)
If you stifle your natural feelings or behavior, you prevent yourself from having those feelings or behaving in that way.(=suppress)
42. retrench / entrench
retrench: If a person or organization retrenches, they spend less money. (FORMAL)
entrench: If something such as power, a custom, or an idea is entrenched, it is firmly established, so that it would be difficult to change it.
43. pejorative / prerogative
pejorative: A pejorative word or expression is one that expresses criticism of someone or something. (FORMAL)
prerogative: If something is the prerogative of a particular person or group, it is a privilege or a power that only they have. (FORMAL)
44. patent / latent / salient / valiant
latent: Latent is used to describe something which is hidden and not obvious at the moment, but which may develop further in the future.
salient: The salient points or facts of a situation are the most important ones. (FORMAL)
valiant: A valiant action is very brave and determined, though it may lead to failure or defeat.
45. imminent / preeminent / prominent / eminent
imminent: If you say that something is imminent, especially something unpleasant, you mean it is almost certain to happen very soon.
preeminent: If someone or something is pre-eminent in a group, they are more important, powerful, or capable than other people or things in the group. (FORMAL)
prominent: important.
46. loutish / outlandish
loutish: If you describe a man or a boy as loutish, you are critical of them because their behavior is impolite and aggressive.
47. sprout / spout / flout / pout / tout
sprout: start to grow
spout: A spout of liquid is a long stream of it which is coming out of something very forcefully.( = jet)
If you say that a person spouts something, you disapprove of them because they say something which you do not agree with or which you think they do not honestly feel.
flout: If you flout something such as a law, an order, or an accepted way of behaving, you deliberately do not obey it or follow it.
pout: If someone pouts, they stick out their lips, usually in order to show that they are annoyed or to make themselves sexually attractive.
tout: If someone touts something, they try to sell it or convince people that it is good.
If someone touts for business or custom, they try to obtain it. (mainly BRIT)
48. flout / flaunt
flaunt: If you say that someone flaunts their possessions, abilities, or qualities, you mean that they display them in a very obvious way, especially in order to try to obtain other people's admiration.
flout - 蔑視
49. apt / opt / adept / adapt / adopt
opt: If you opt for something, or opt to do something, you choose it or decide to do it in preference to anything else.
apt：(1) 合適的(2)有傾向的(3) 聰敏的
50. swift / sift / rift / drift / thrift
sift: If you sift through something such as evidence, you examine it thoroughly.
rift: A rift between people or countries is a serious quarrel or disagreement that stops them having a good relationship.
swift - 快速的
thrift - 節(jié)約的
drift - 漂移
51. wary / chary / awry
chary: If you are chary of doing something, you are fairly cautious about doing it.
awry: If something goes awry, it does not happen in the way it was planned.
wary - 謹慎的
52. ignoble(卑鄙的) / ignorable(可忽略的)
53. glib / glide / gild / goad
glib: If you describe what someone says as glib, you disapprove of it because it implies that something is simple or easy, or that there are no problems involved, when this is not the case.
glide: If you glide somewhere, you move silently and in a smooth and effortless way.
gild: If you gild a surface, you cover it in a thin layer of gold or gold paint.
goad: If you goad someone, you deliberately make them feel angry or irritated, often causing them to react by doing something.
54. voracious / veracious
voracious: If you describe a person, or their appetite for something, as
voracious, you mean that they want a lot of something. (LITERARY)
veracious: truthful, honest.
55. ingenuous / ingenious / indigent / indigenous
ingenuous: If you describe someone as ingenuous, you mean that they are innocent, trusting, and honest. (FORMAL)
ingenious: Something that is ingenious is very clever and involves new ideas, methods, or equipment.
indigent: Someone who is indigent is very poor. (FORMAL)
indigenous: Indigenous people or things belong to the country in which they are found, rather than coming there or being brought there from another country. (FORMAL)(=native)
56. sympathy / apathy / antipathy / pathetic
apathy: You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.(=indifferent)
antipathy: Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something. (FORMAL)
pathetic: If you describe a person or animal as pathetic, you mean that they are sad and weak or helpless, and they make you feel very sorry for them.
57. don / doff / dour
don: If you don clothing, you put it on. (WRITTEN)
doff: If you doff your hat or coat, you take it off. (OLD-FASHIONED)
dour: If you describe someone as dour, you mean that they are very serious and unfriendly.
58. impervious / imperious / impetuous / imperil
impervious: If you are impervious to someone's actions, you are not affected or influenced by them.
imperious: If you describe someone as imperious, you mean that they have a proud manner and expect to be obeyed.(WRITTEN)
impetuous: If you describe someone as impetuous, you mean that they are likely to act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.
imperil: Something that imperils you puts you in danger. (FORMAL) (=endanger)
59. reap / heap / leap
reap - 收獲，英?中我們經(jīng)常說 to reap what you sow
60. blandish / brandish
blandish: to coax with flattery
brandish: If you brandish something, especially a weapon, you hold it in a threatening way.
61. vanish / varnish
varnish: The varnish on an object is the hard, clear, shiny surface that it has when it has been painted with varnish.(表飾)
vanish - 消失
62. veto / vote
veto-否決
vote-投票
63. viscid / viscous / vicious / vicarious / vivid
viscid: having an adhesive quality
viscous: A viscous liquid is thick and sticky.
vicious: A vicious person or a vicious blow is violent and cruel.
vicarious: A vicarious pleasure or feeling is experienced by watching, listening to, or reading about other people doing something, rather than by doing it yourself.(間接體驗的;代理的)
64. prodigal / prodigious
prodigal: You can describe someone as a prodigal son or daughter if they leave their family or friends, often after a period of behaving badly, and then return at a later time as a better person. (LITERARY)
prodigious: Something that is prodigious is very large or impressive.(LITERARY)
65. seethe / soothe
seethe: When you are seething, you are very angry about something but do not express your feelings about it.
soothe: If you soothe someone who is angry or upset, you make them feel calmer.
Something that soothes a part of your body where there is pain or discomfort makes the pain or discomfort less severe.
66. trenchant / penchant
trenchant: You can use trenchant to describe something such as a criticism or comment that is very clear, effective, and forceful. (FORMAL)
penchant: If someone has a penchant for something, they have a special liking for it or a tendency to do it. (FORMAL)
67. command / commend / comment
commend: If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally. (FORMAL)
68. accent / ascent / ascend / scent
ascent: An ascent is an upward, vertical movement.
ascend: If someone ascends to an important position, they achieve it or are appointed to it. When someone ascends a throne, they become king, queen, or pope. (FORMAL)
69. daft / deft / dart
daft: If you describe a person or their behaviour as daft, you think that they are stupid, impractical, or rather strange. (BRIT INFORMAL)
deft: A deft action is skilful and often quick. (WRITTEN)
dart: If a person or animal darts somewhere, they move there suddenly and quickly. (WRITTEN)
If you dart a look at someone or something, or if your eyes dart to them, you look at them very quickly. (LITERARY)
70. woo / woe
woo: If you woo people, you try to encourage them to help you, support you, or vote for you, for example by promising them things which they would like.
woe: woe is very great sadness. (LITERARY)
71. curb / curt
curt: If you describe someone as curt, you mean that they speak or reply in a brief and rather rude way.(敷衍的)
72. avid / avoid
avid: You use avid to describe someone who is very enthusiastic about something that they do.
73. quip / pique
quip: A quip is a remark that is intended to be amusing or clever;(WRITTEN)
To quip means to say something that is intended to be amusing or clever. (WRITTEN)
pique: Pique is the feeling of annoyance you have when you think someone has not treated you properly.
If something piques your interest or curiosity, it makes you interested or curious.
74. savvy / savor
savvy: If you describe someone as having savvy, you think that they have a good understanding and practical knowledge of something. (INFORMAL)
e.g. He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.
savor:Enjoy or appreciate (something pleasant) to the full, especially by lingering over it:
75. brink / brisk
brink: If you are on the brink of something, usually something important, terrible, or exciting, you are just about to do it or experience it.(=verge)
brisk: active and energetic
76. glean / glisten / gleam
glean: If you glean something such as information or knowledge, you learn or collect it slowly and patiently, and perhaps indirectly.(=gather)
glisten: If something glistens, it shines, usually because it is wet or oily.
gleam: If an object or a surface gleams, it reflects light because it is shiny and clean.
If your eyes gleam, they look bright and show that you are excited or happy. (WRITTEN)(=glisten, shine)
A gleam of something is a faint sign of it.
77. toxic / tonic
tonic: A tonic is anything that makes you feel stronger, more cheerful, or more enthusiastic.
toxic ：有害的。注意intoxicate表?的是吸引
78. girth / mirth
girth: The girth of an object, for example a person's or an animal's body, is its width or thickness, considered as the measurement around its circumference. (FORMAL)
mirth: Mirth is amusement which you express by laughing. (LITERARY)
79. hazard / haphazard
hazard: A hazard is something which could be dangerous to you, your health or safety, or your plans or reputation.
haphazard: If you describe something as haphazard, you are critical of it because it is not at all organized or is not arranged according to a plan.
80. bookish / boorish
bookish: Someone who is bookish spends a lot of time reading serious books.(=studious)
boorish: Boorish behavior is rough, uneducated, and rude.
81. sage / saga
sage: Sage means wise and knowledgeable, especially as the result of a lot of experience. (LITERARY) Or a person who is regarded as being very wise.
saga - 傳奇
82. whim / rim / brim
whim: A whim is a wish to do or have something which seems to have no serious reason or purpose behind it, and often occurs suddenly.
brim: If someone or something is brimming with a particular quality, they are full of that quality.
When your eyes are brimming with tears, they are full of fluid because you are upset, although you are not actually crying.
rim -表?邊緣
83. flit / flip / fleet
flit: If you flit around or flit between one place and another, you go to lots of places without staying for very long in any of them.
If an expression flits across your face or an idea flits through your mind, it is there for a short time and then goes again.
flip: If you flip a device on or off, or if you flip a switch, you turn it on or off by pressing the switch quickly.(=flick)
If you flip through the pages of a book, for example, you quickly turn over the pages in order to find a particular one or to get an idea of the contents.
If you say that someone is being flip, you disapprove of them because you think that what they are saying shows they are not being serious enough about something.
fleet - 短暫的
84. lull / gull / dull
lull: A lull is a period of quiet or calm in a longer period of activity or excitement.
gull：考察的經(jīng)常是gullible 表?容易被騙的
85. rash / rehash
rash: If someone is rash or does rash things, they act without thinking carefully first, and therefore make mistakes or behave foolishly.
rehash: If you describe something as a rehash, you are criticizing it because it repeats old ideas, facts, or themes, though some things have been changed to make it appear new.
86. grin / chagrin
grin: A grin is a broad smile.
If you grin and bear it, you accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining because you know there is nothing you can do to make things better.
chagrin: Chagrin is a feeling of disappointment, upset, or annoyance, perhaps because of your own failure. (FORMAL, WRITTEN)
87. voluble / voluminous
voluble: If you say that someone is voluble, you mean that they talk a lot with great energy and enthusiasm. (FORMAL)
voluminous: Something that is voluminous is very large or contains a lot of things. (FORMAL)
88. virtue / virtual / virus
89. paean / panache / panacea
paean: A paean is a piece of music, writing, or film that expresses praise, admiration, or happiness. (LITERARY)(=eulogy)(贊歌，凱歌)
panache: If you do something with panache, you do it in a confident, stylish, and elegant way.
panacea - 萬能靈藥
90. premise / surmise / demise
surmise: If you surmise that something is true, you guess it from the available evidence, although you do not know for certain. (FORMAL).
91. employ / deploy / ploy
deploy: To deploy troops or military resources means to organize or position them so that they are ready to be used.
ploy: A ploy is a way of behaving that someone plans carefully and secretly in order to gain an advantage for themselves.(策略)
92. apposite / opposite
apposite: Something that is apposite is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed. (FORMAL)
93. object / objection / objective / objectivity
objective: Objective information is based on facts.
94. lurid / lucid
lurid: If you say that something is lurid, you are critical of it because it involves a lot of violence, sex, or shocking detail.
95. covet / covert / overt
covet: If you covet something, you strongly want to have it for yourself.(FORMAL)
covert: Covert activities or situations are secret or hidden. (FORMAL)
overt: An overt action or attitude is done or shown in an open and obvious way.
96. stationary / stationery
stationary: Something that is stationary is not moving.(=static)
97. supple / supplement / supplicate
supple: A supple object or material bends or changes shape easily without cracking or breaking.
supplicate: A supplicant is a person who prays to God or respectfully asks an important person to help them or to give them something that they want very much. (FORMAL)
98. binge / hinge / fringe
binge: If you go on a binge, you do too much of something, such as drinking alcohol, eating, or spending money. (INFORMAL)
hinge: A hinge is a piece of metal, wood, or plastic that is used to join a door to its frame or to join two things together so that one of them can swing freely.
fringe: To be on the fringe or the fringes of a place means to be on the outside edge of it, or to be in one of the parts that are farthest from its centre.
99. thorough / through / though
100. staple / stable
staple: A staple food, product, or activity is one that is basic and important in people's everyday lives.
101. dismiss / remiss
remiss: If someone is remiss, they are careless about doing things which ought to be done. (FORMAL)
102. contend / consent / constant / content / contempt
contend: If you have to contend with a problem or difficulty, you have to deal with it or overcome it.
If you contend that something is true, you state or argue that it is true.(FORMAL)
If you contend with someone for something such as power, you compete with them to try to get it.
consent: If you give your consent to something, you give someone permission to do it. (FORMAL)
contempt: If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
103. hunch / bunch / crunch
hunch: If you have a hunch about something, you are sure that it is correct or true, even though you do not have any proof of it.(INFORMAL)
crunch: If something crunches or if you crunch it, it makes a breaking or crushing noise, for example when you step on it.
If you say that something will happen if or when it comes to the crunch, you mean that it will happen if or when the time comes when something has to be done.
104. gauche / gaudy
gauche: If you describe someone as gauche, you mean that they are awkward and uncomfortable in the company of other people.
gaudy: If something is gaudy, it is very brightly-colored and showy.
105. meritorious / meretricious
meritorious: If you describe something as meritorious, you approve of it for its good or worthwhile qualities. (FORMAL)(聯(lián)系merit)
meretricious: If you describe something as meretricious, you disapprove of it because although it looks attractive it is actually of little value. (FORMAL)
106. blithe / lithe
blithe: You use blithe to indicate that something is done casually, without serious or careful thought.
lithe: A lithe person is able to move and bend their body easily and gracefully.(=supple)
107. enclose / disclose
disclose: If you disclose new or secret information, you tell people about it.
108. compliment / complement
compliment: A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
complement: If one thing complements another, it goes well with the other thing and makes its good qualities more noticeable.
109. austere / astute
austere: If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
astute: If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behavior and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage.(機敏;狡猾)
110. pretentious / tendentious / contentious
tendentious: Something that is tendentious expresses a particular opinion or point of view very strongly, especially one that many people disagree with. (FORMAL)
contentious: A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments. (FORMAL)
111. causal / caustic
caustic: A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. (FORMAL)
112. slight / blight / plight / delight
113. fret / flat / flag
fret: If you fret about something, you worry about it.
114. daunt / haunt / vaunt / flaunt / saunter / gaunt
daunt: If something daunts you, it makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
vaunt: If you describe something as vaunted or much vaunted, you mean
that people praise it more than it deserves. (FORMAL)
flaunt: If you say that someone flaunts their possessions, abilities, or qualities, you mean that they display them in a very obvious way, especially in order to try to obtain other people's admiration.
saunter: If you saunter somewhere, you walk there in a slow, casual way.
gaunt: If someone looks gaunt, they look very thin, usually because they have been very ill or worried.
115. morbid / moribund / mordant
morbid: If you describe a person or their interest in something as morbid, you mean that they are very interested in unpleasant things, especially death, and you think this is strange.
moribund: If you describe something as moribund, you mean that it is in a very bad condition. (FORMAL)
mordant: Mordant humor is very critical and often mocks someone or something. (FORMAL)
116. tepid / torpid / turbid / turgid / timid / intrepid /
tepid: If you describe something such as a feeling or reaction as tepid, you mean that it lacks enthusiasm.
torpid: If you are torpid, you are mentally or physically inactive, especially because you are feeling lazy or sleepy. (FORMAL) (= lethargic)
turgid: If you describe something such as a piece of writing or a film as turgid, you think it is boring and difficult to understand.
timid: Timid people are shy, nervous, and have no courage or confidence in themselves.
intrepid: An intrepid person acts in a brave way.
117. proliferate / prolific / prolix / profligate
proliferate: If things proliferate, they increase in number very quickly. (FORMAL)
prolific: A prolific writer, artist, or composer produces a large number of works.(?產(chǎn)的)
prolix: using too many words.
profligate: Someone who is profligate spends too much money or uses too much of something. (FORMAL)
118. doubtable / redoubtable
redoubtable: If you describe someone as redoubtable, you respect them because they have a very strong character, even though you are slightly afraid of them.
119. impair / repair
120. obtrude / obtuse
obtrude: When something obtrudes or when you obtrude it, it becomes noticeable in an undesirable way. (LITERARY)(強?)
obtuse: Someone who is obtuse has difficulty understanding things. (FORMAL).
111. causal / caustic
caustic: A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. (FORMAL)
112. slight / blight / plight / delight
113. fret / flat / flag
fret: If you fret about something, you worry about it.
114. daunt / haunt / vaunt / flaunt / saunter / gaunt
daunt: If something daunts you, it makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
vaunt: If you describe something as vaunted or much vaunted, you mean
that people praise it more than it deserves. (FORMAL)
flaunt: If you say that someone flaunts their possessions, abilities, or qualities, you mean that they display them in a very obvious way, especially in order to try to obtain other people's admiration.
saunter: If you saunter somewhere, you walk there in a slow, casual way.
gaunt: If someone looks gaunt, they look very thin, usually because they have been very ill or worried.
115. morbid / moribund / mordant
morbid: If you describe a person or their interest in something as morbid, you mean that they are very interested in unpleasant things, especially death, and you think this is strange.
moribund: If you describe something as moribund, you mean that it is in a very bad condition. (FORMAL)
mordant: Mordant humor is very critical and often mocks someone or something. (FORMAL)
116. tepid / torpid / turbid / turgid / timid / intrepid /
tepid: If you describe something such as a feeling or reaction as tepid, you mean that it lacks enthusiasm.
torpid: If you are torpid, you are mentally or physically inactive, especially because you are feeling lazy or sleepy. (FORMAL) (= lethargic)
turgid: If you describe something such as a piece of writing or a film as turgid, you think it is boring and difficult to understand.
timid: Timid people are shy, nervous, and have no courage or confidence in themselves.
intrepid: An intrepid person acts in a brave way.
117. proliferate / prolific / prolix / profligate
proliferate: If things proliferate, they increase in number very quickly. (FORMAL)
prolific: A prolific writer, artist, or composer produces a large number of works.(?產(chǎn)的)
prolix: using too many words.
profligate: Someone who is profligate spends too much money or uses too much of something. (FORMAL)
118. doubtable / redoubtable
redoubtable: If you describe someone as redoubtable, you respect them because they have a very strong character, even though you are slightly afraid of them.
119. impair / repair
120. obtrude / obtuse
obtrude: When something obtrudes or when you obtrude it, it becomes noticeable in an undesirable way. (LITERARY)(強?)
obtuse: Someone who is obtuse has difficulty understanding things. (FORMAL).
121. substantiate / substantial / substance
substantiate: To substantiate a statement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true. (FORMAL)
substantial: Substantial means large in amount or degree. (FORMAL)
122. rebuke / rebuff
rebuke: If you rebuke someone, you speak severely to them because they have said or done something that you do not approve of. (FORMAL)(責罵)
rebuff: If you rebuff someone or rebuff a suggestion that they make, you refuse to do what they suggest.
123. scatter / spatter
spatter: If a liquid spatters a surface or you spatter a liquid over a surface, drops of the liquid fall on an area of the surface.
124. tether / feather
tether: If you say that you are at the end of your tether, you mean that you are so worried, tired, and unhappy because of your problems that you feel you cannot cope.
To ruffle someone's feathers means to cause them to become very angry, nervous, or upset.
125. meander / demeanor
demeanor: Your demeanor is the way you behave, which gives people an impression of your character and feelings. (FORMAL)
126. myopia / myriad
myopia: Myopia is the inability to see things properly when they are far away, because there is something wrong with your eyes. (FORMAL)( =short-sightedness)
myriad: Myriad means having a large number or great variety.
127. disposition / predisposition
disposition: Someone's disposition is the way that they tend to behave or feel.(=nature)
A disposition to do something is a willingness to do it. (FORMAL)(=inclination)
predisposition: If you have a predisposition to behave in a particular way, you tend to behave like that because of the kind of person that you are or the attitudes that you have. (FORMAL)
128. accede / cede / recede / access
accede: If you accede to someone's request, you do what they ask.(FORMAL)
recede: If something recedes from you, it moves away.
129. congenial / congenital / genial /genesis
congenial: A congenial person, place, or environment is pleasant.(FORMAL)
congenital: A congenital characteristic or feature in a person is so strong that you cannot imagine it ever changing, although there may seem to be no reason for it.(= incorrigible)
genial: Someone who is genial is kind and friendly.
genesis: The genesis of something is its beginning, birth, or creation.(FORMAL)
130. figment / pigment
figment: If you say that something is a figment of someone's imagination, you mean that it does not really exist and that they are just imagining it.
pigment: A pigment is a substance that gives something a particular color.(FORMAL).
131. faction / fiction / factitious / fictitious
faction: A faction is an organized group of people within a larger group, which opposes some of the ideas of the larger group and fights for its own ideas.
e.g. A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions.
factitious: produced by humans rather than by natural forces
fictitious: Fictitious is used to describe something that is false or does not exist, although some people claim that it is true or exists.
132. calamity / calumny
calamity: A calamity is an event that causes a great deal of damage, destruction, or personal distress. (FORMAL)(=disaster)
calumny: Calumny or a calumny is an untrue statement made about someone in order to reduce other people's respect and admiration for them. (FORMAL)(=slander)(污蔑，誹謗(的話))
133. team / teem
teem: If you say that a place is teeming with people or animals, you mean that it is crowded and the people and animals are moving around a lot. (=swarm)
134. callow / callous
callow: A callow young person has very little experience or knowledge of the way they should behave as an adult.
callous: A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
135. contrite / contrive / connive
contrite: If you are contrite, you are very sorry because you have done something wrong. (FORMAL)(= apologetic)
contrive: If you contrive to do something difficult, you succeed in doing it. (FORMAL)
connive: If one person connives with another to do something, they secretly try to achieve something which will benefit both of them.
136. discrete / discreet
discrete: Individually separate and distinct:
discreet: Careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment:
137. impressive / impressionable
impressionable : easily influenced