新航道干货分享：1500个新SAT词汇表(十七)

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新航道干货分享：1500个新SAT词汇表(十七)

ultimately

at the end of a process, period of time, etc.

adv. 最后;根本;基本上

Ultimately, however, neither of these approaches was what we needed.

 

undermine

to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way

v. 破坏，渐渐破坏

His enemies are spreading rumours to undermine his authority.

 

underscore

1 : to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something) 2 : to draw a line under (something) : underline

vt. 强调;划线于…下

I want to underscore the importance of this decision.

 

upheaval

 a major change or period of change that causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.

n. 剧变;隆起;举起

In recent months, upheaval in the Arab world has made officials even more nervous.

 

utopian

an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect

adj. 乌托邦的;空想的;理想化的

This Utopian dream is far beyond the range of possibility.

 

vein

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

n. 血管;叶脉;[地质] 岩脉;纹理;翅脉;性情

The doctor injects glucose into the patient's vein.

 

vernacular

a small physical problem (such as a crack) that makes something less valuable

adj. 本国的;地方的;用本地语写成的

This takes a very specific vocabulary and vernacular and it takes decades to understand.

 

veterinarian

a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals, an animal doctor

n. 兽医

The dog, named Buck, was treated by a veterinarian for cuts on the head and leg

 

vigor

strength, energy, or determination

n. 活力

If you want to retain youthful vigor,you have to take regular exercise.

 

vindication

1 : to show that (someone) should not be blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : to show that (someone) is not guilty; 2 : to show that (someone or something that has been criticized or doubted) is correct, true, or reasonable

v. 辩护;证明无罪

They hope for at least partial vindication of their own repressive policies.

 

vivacious

1 having much high-spirited energy and movement; 2 joyously unrestrained

adj. 有生气的，活泼的

Clapping your hands when you dance may indicate that you're an extroverted, outgoing, vivacious type who loves to be the center of the social scene.

 

voluptuous

pleasing to the physical senses

adj. 撩人的，骄奢淫逸的，沉溺酒色的

She had a distinctive soft voice and a voluptuous figure.

 

voracious

having or showing a tendency to eat very large amounts of food

adj. 贪婪的;贪吃的;狼吞虎咽的

Local media are covering every aspect of the scare with a voracious appetite.

 

watershed

an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend

adj. 标志转折点的

Well, now today is obviously a kind of watershed or transition in our syllabus.

 

whimsical

unusual in a playful or amusing way : not serious

adj. 古怪的;异想天开的;反复无常的

They mainly show the way of life in Egypt, but others are whimsical, while still others are not even titled, very abstract, and allow the viewer to come to their own conclusions.

 

wondrous

causing wonder or amazement : very beautiful or impressive

adj. 奇妙的

Through it, we learn of the many others – the wondrous diversity of flora and fauna – with whom we cohabit on this planet.

 

aberrant

1 being out of the ordinary; 2 departing from some accepted standard of what is normal

adj. 异常的，脱离常轨的

Traditional custom, taken the world over, is a mass of detailed behaviour more astonishing than what any one person can ever evolve in individual actions, no matter how aberrant.

 

abominable

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

adj. 令人憎恶的

People always hold this abominable behaviour in detestation.

 

abrasive

very unpleasant or irritating

adj. 粗糙的，伤人感情的

The sharp, abrasive nature of the particles suggested they could have damaged the bodies of aircraft and the windows - reducing visibility.

 

absolve

1 : to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc.2 : to give forgiveness to (someone who has sinned) or for (a sin)

v. 免除;赦免;宣告…无罪

The elements of weakness which mark every person cannot absolve me from the burdens and blessings of responsibility for myself and to others.

 

absorb

to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way

vt. 吸收;吸引;承受;理解;使…全神贯注

Not only do they provide goods and livelihoods but they also protect soils, regulate water and absorb carbon.

 

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