Advanced English #2

cosmic

relating to the universe or cosmos , especially as distinct from the earth..广大无边的

"cosmic matter"

inconceivably不可思议地 vast. (very great)

The earthquake was a disaster of cosmic proportions.

"the song is a masterpiece of cosmic proportions"

diverse

showing a great deal of variety; very different.多种

"subjects as diverse as architecture, language teaching, and the physical sciences"

permeate

spread throughout (something); pervade.渗透

"the aroma of soup permeated the air"

vague

of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.模糊

"many patients suffer vague symptoms"

thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way.含糊

"he had been very vague about his activities"

clandestine

Done secretly.隐蔽
Example: They held a clandestine meeting.

gregarious

Sociable; enjoys being with others.
Example: She is gregarious and loves parties.

(of animals) living in flocks or loosely organised communities.群居

"gregarious species forage in flocks from colonies or roosts"

(of plants) growing in open clusters or in pure associations.

"in the wild, trees are usually gregarious plants"

prolific

producing a great number or amount of something 丰富的

He was probably the most prolific songwriter of his generation.
The author was prolific, writing 20 novels.

sagacious

Wise; showing good judgment.
Example: The sagacious leader made the right decision.

ominous

iving a feeling that something bad will happen.
Example: Dark clouds gave an ominous warning.

audacious

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.胆大
Example: It was an audacious plan to explore Mars.

erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning.

"Ken could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion"

frivolous

Not serious; silly.
Example: Stop spending money on frivolous items.

superflous

More than necessary.
Example: The essay had superfluous details.

comedy

professional entertainment consisting of jokes and sketches, intended to make an audience laugh.喜剧

"a cabaret with music, dancing, and comedy"

avert

Meaning: To prevent something from happening.
Example: Quick action averted a major accident

brazen

Meaning: Bold and shameless.
Example: His brazen lies shocked everyone.

3. Cursory

rancor

Meaning: Deep bitterness or anger.
Example: There was no rancor left after they apologized.

scrupulous

Meaning: Very careful about doing what is right or honest.
Example: He is scrupulous in checking his work.

tactful

Meaning: Skilled at saying things gently to avoid hurting others.
Example: She was tactful when giving criticism.

uproarious

Meaning: Extremely funny or very noisy.
Example: The comedian’s jokes were uproarious.

vindicate

Meaning: To prove that someone is right or innocent.
Example: The evidence vindicated the wrongly accused student.