GCH vocab 14

acrimony

bitter hostility/anger

amiable

good-natured and likable, lovable, warmly friendly 可亲, 和蔼

Caprice

a tendency to change one’s mind, attitude, behavior without apparent motive; whimsicality

censure

an official disapproval (noun/verb) 指责

Cogent

effective clear in thought, expression, convincing. solid, valid, with evidence 令人信服

enthrall

to hold temporarily spellbound; charm, enchant, captivate. captivated by……迷住

facilitate

to make easier, assist a process (not people)

mausoleum

a large tomb, often used for important people

placate

to ease the anger/agitation of, soothe, pacify 安抚

trite

cliché, overused, unoriginal. 陈词滥调