默涵的pp2反義筆記

字號(hào):

Cosset<>slight/dislike
    Cosset: 2 a : to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention *pampered their guests* b : GRATIFY, HUMOR(so dislike better)
    Allay<>increse the intensity of
    Allay: 1 : to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : ALLEVIATE *expect a breeze to allay the heat*
    2 : to make quiet : CALM
    Spleen<>good will
    Spleen: 1 : a highly vascular ductless organ that is located in the left abdominal region near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and is concerned with final destruction of red blood cells, filtration and storage of blood, and production of lymphocytes
    2 obsolete : the seat of emotions or passions
    4 : feelings of anger or ill will often suppressed
    Restiveness<>contentment/urbanity
    Restive: 1 : stubbornly resisting control : BALKY
    2 : marked by impatience : FIDGETY
    ps:意思和rest無關(guān),千萬注意
    Homage<>disrespect
    Homage: 1 a : a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord b : the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal c : an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations of vassalage
    2 a : expression of high regard : RESPECT ? often used with pay b : something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another : TRIBUTE *his long life filled with international homages to his unique musical talent?People*
    Signal<>unremarkable/illegible
    Signal: : distinguished from the ordinary *signal achievement*
    Illgbile: not legible : INDECIPHERABLE *illegible writing*
    Epic<>modest
    Epic: 1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic
    2 a : extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope *his genius was epic?Times Literary Supplement* b : HEROIC
    Mellifluous<>raspy(刺耳的)
    Raspy: 1 : HARSH, GRATING
    2 : IRRITABLE
    Rambunctious:粗暴的
    Startle<>lull/appease
    Startl: intransitive senses : to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm) *the baby startles easily*
    transitive senses : to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously
    lull: 1 : to cause to sleep or rest : SOOTHE
    2 : to cause to relax vigilance
    appease: 1 : to bring to a state of peace or quiet : CALM
    2 : to cause to subside : ALLAY *appeased my hunger*
    3 : PACIFY, CONCILIATE; especially : to buy off (an aggressor) by concessions usually at the sacrifice of principles
    比較每個(gè)意思還是lull好!
    Impassion:激情
    Exasperation:憤怒
    Exasperate: 1 a : to excite the anger of : ENRAGE b : to cause irritation or annoyance to
    Pejorative:退化,輕蔑
    Affectation:作假
    Affection:愛
    Bail:
    Rein<>prod/engulf
    Prod: 1 a : to thrust a pointed instrument into : PRICK b : to incite to action : STIR
    2 : to poke or stir as if with a prod
    intransitive senses : to urge someone on
    Engulf: 1 : to flow over and enclose : OVERWHELM *the mounting seas threatened to engulf the island*
    2 : to take in (food) by or as if by flowing over and enclosing
    Stodgy<>exciting/happy
    Stodgy: 1 : having a rich filling quality : HEAVY *stodgy bread*
    2 : moving in a slow plodding way especially as a result of physical bulkiness
    3 : BORING, DULL *out on a peaceful rather stodgy Sunday boat trip?Edna Ferber*
    4 : extremely old-fashioned : HIDEBOUND *received a pompously Victorian letter from his stodgy father?E. E. S. Montagu*
    5 a : DRAB b : DOWDY
    exciting: exhilarant, exhilarating, exhilarative, eye-popping, inspiring, intoxicating, rousing, stimulating, stirring
    happy:lucky.etc
    這樣就知道了exciting明顯好!
    Hermetic: : AIRTIGHT *hermetic seal* b : impervious to external influence *trapped inside the hermetic military machine?Jack Newfield* c : RECLUSE, SOLITARY
    Rueful<>impenitent/
    Rueful: 1 : exciting pity or sympathy : PITIABLE *rueful squalid povertyT by every wayside?John Morley*
    2 : MOURNFUL, REGRETFUL
    baneful,baleful(注意區(qū)別)
    Virtuosity<>mediocrity
    區(qū)別virtuoso
    virtuous: 1 : POTENT, EFFICACIOUS
    2 a : having or exhibiting virtue b : morally excellent : RIGHTEOUS
    3 : CHASTE
    Allay:使鎮(zhèn)定
    Spleen:脾氣壞的
    Versatile:多才多藝的
    Sanguine:滿懷希望的
    Refractory<>responsive
    Refractory: 2 a : resistant to treatment or cure *a refractory lesion* b : unresponsive to stimulus
    Responsive: 2 : quick to respond or react appropriately or sympathetically : SENSITIVE
    Provisional<>definite
    Provisional: serving for the time being : TEMPORARY
    Lash<>unbind
    Lash: to bind with or as if with a line
    Implicit區(qū)別explicit
    Travesty: 1 : a burlesque translation or literary or artistic imitation usually grotesquely incongruous in style, treatment, or subject matter
    2 : a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
    Exotic<>indigenous(區(qū)別ingenous)
    Absentminded:茫然的
    Flaccidity<.>firmness
    Gregarious<>aloof
    Aloof: removed or distant either physically or emotionally
    Dire<>pleasant
    Dire: DISMAL, OPPRESSIVE
    Vacuous<>intelligent
    Vacuous: 2 : marked by lack of ideas or intelligence : STUPID, INANE
    Absolute<>qualified
    Jejune<>thought-provoking
    Jejune: 1 : lacking nutritive value *jejune diets*
    2 : devoid of significance or interest : DULL *jejune lectures*
    3 : JUVENILE, PUERILE
    Speculative
    Sturdy
    Fouled
    Flustered<>calm
    Duplicate(與dupe無關(guān))
    Excrete<>ingest
    Derogatory
    Facetious<>lugubrious
    Cursory<>painstaking thorough
    Withhold<>grant
    Devout
    Turgid
    Vestigial<>fully developed
    Disenchant
    Panache<>unremarkable behavior
    Factional<>disinterested
    Masticate: 1 : to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth in preparation for swallowing : CHEW
    2 : to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneading
    Sepulchral<>merry
    Sepulchral: : suited to or suggestive of a sepulchre : FUNEREAL, MORTUARY
    Merry: 2 : full of gaiety or high spirits : MIRTHFUL
    3 : marked by festivity or gaiety
    4 : QUICK, BRISK
    還是不太明白噢!(w-m:funereal :Contrasted Words: merry
    Antonyms festive)知道什么更好就行了!
    Polarize<>unify/befriend