Level 5 Unit 10 Vocabulary: Indispensable, Poke, and Fascinate

Vocabulary flashcards covering core terms, phrases, synonyms, and antonyms from Level 5 Unit 10 (indispensable, poke, fascinate).

indispensable

Adjective meaning absolutely necessary or essential (不可或缺的).

be indispensable to sb/sth

A phrase meaning to be essential or completely necessary to someone or something (對某人/某物是不可或缺的).

essential

Adjective meaning completely necessary or indispensable (必要的).

dispensable

Adjective functioning as the antonym of indispensable, meaning not necessary (非必要的).

poke

Transitive/intransitive verb meaning to push a finger or object into something (戳) or to stick out (突出); also used as a noun for the act of poking.

poke (at) A with B

A verbal structure meaning to use object B to prod or jab A (用 B 戳 A).

poke out

Phrasal verb meaning to protrude, project, or stick out from an opening or edge (突/露出).

give sb a poke

Phrase meaning to prod or jab someone, such as with an elbow, often to draw their attention (戳一下某人).

jab

Verb and noun synonymous with poke, meaning to poke or thrust roughly (戳, 刺); inflected forms: jab, jabbed, jabbed.

fascinate

Transitive verb meaning to attract, enchant, or hold the intense interest of someone (使著迷).

be fascinated with / by…

Collocation meaning to be captivated or charmed by someone or something (對……著迷).

fascination

Noun form of fascinate, referring to the state of being captivated or charmed (著迷).

infatuate

Transitive verb synonymous with fascinate and charm, meaning to inspire an intense or overwhelming fascination (使著迷).

fascinating

Adjective meaning extremely charming, interesting, or appealing (迷人的).

appealing

Adjective synonymous with fascinating and charming, meaning attractive or interesting (有吸引力的).