SAT WORD OF THE DAY – OLFACTORY
olfactory – (adj) relating to the sense of smell.
定義 : 味道的
redoubtable – (adj) (of a person) formidable, especailly as an opponent.
定義 : 可怕的
synonyms – formidable, awe-inspiring, fearsome, daunting, alarming, impressive, commanding, tremendous, invincible, resolute, doughty, mighty, strong, powerful.
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haughty – (adj) arrogantly superior and disdainful.
定義 : 驕傲的
synonyms – proud, vain, arrogant, conceited, snobbish, stuck-up, pompous, self-important, superior, egotistical, supercilious, condescending, lofty, patronizing, smug, scornful, contemptuous, disdainful, overweening, overbearing, imperious, lordly, cavalier, high- handed, full of oneself, above oneself.
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insinuate – (v) suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
定義 : 迂回進入/暗諷
synonyms – imply, suggest, hint, intimate, whisper, indicate, convey the impression, give a clue, give an inkling, allude to the fact, make reference to the fact, let it be known, give someone to understand, give someone to believe, tip someone the wink.
2nd definition – (v) manoeuvre oneself into (a favourable position) by subtle manipulation.
synonyms – worm one’s way into, ingratiate oneself with, curry favour with, foist oneself on, introduce oneself into, squeeze oneself into, edge one’s way into, infiltrate, invade, sneak into, intrude on, impinge on, muscle in on.
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homogeneous – (adj) of the same kind; alike.
定義 : 同類的
synonyms – similar, comparable, equivalent, like, analogous, corresponding, correspondent, parallel, matching, kindred, related, correlative, congruent, cognate
2nd definition – (adj) consisting of parts all of the same kind.
synonyms – uniform, identical, unvaried, unvarying, consistent, similar, undistinguishable, alike, all alike, of the same kind, much the same, all the same, the same, all one, all of a piece.
3rd definition – (adj) Mathematics, containing terms all of the same degree.
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intransigent – (adj) unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something.
定義 : 不妥協性的
synonyms – uncompromising, inflexible, unbending, unyielding, unshakeable, unwavering, resolute, unpersuadable, unmalleable, unaccommodating, uncooperative, stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, pig-headed, bull-headed, single-minded, iron-willed, hard-line, hard and fast, diehard, immovable, unrelenting, inexorable, inveterate, touch, firm, determined, adamant, tenacious
2nd definition – (n) an intransigent person.
定義 : 不妥協的人
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affable – (adj) friendly, good- natured, or easy to talk to.
定義 : 友善的
synonyms – friendly, amiable, genial, congenial, cordial, warm, pleasant, pleasing, nice, likeable, personable, charming, agreeable, sympathetic, benevolent, benign, good-natured, kindly, kind, courteous, civil, gracious, approachable, accessible, amenable, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, convivial, jovial, clubbable, comradely, welcoming, hospitable, obliging, easy-going, informal, open, communicative, unreserved, uninhibited, natural, relaxed, easy
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rebuke – ( v) express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
定義 : 批評
synonyms – reprimand, reproach, scold, admonish, reprove, remonstrate with, chastise, chide, upbraid, berate, take to task, pull up, castigate, lambaste, read someone the Riot Act, give someone a piece of one’s mind, haul over the coals, criticize, censure
2nd definition – ( n) an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.
定義 : 指責
synonyms – reprimand, reproach, reproof, scolding, admonishment, admonition, remonstration, lecture, upbraiding, castigation, lambasting, criticism, censure
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perspicacious – (adj) having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
定義 : 聰明的
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precipice – (n) a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.
定義 : 險境
synonyms – cliff face, steep cliff, rock face, sheer drop, cliff, crag, bluff, height, escarpment, scarp, escarp, scar
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