336 詞
詳細 · 救命800
abandon
v. 放棄｜教學補註：to withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment
英文釋義：to withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment
相似詞：forsake, forgo, jettison
相反詞：claim, postdate, retain, keep
派生詞：abandonment n.
用法／搭配：abandon the ship 棄船
Example · TTS
He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage. （放棄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
abase
降低｜教學補註：cause to feel shame
英文釋義：cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
相似詞：humiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble
相反詞：proud
派生詞：abasement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to feel shame。中文錨點：降低｜教學補註：cause to feel shame。GRE tip: treat "abase" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abase sth; refuse / choose / begin to abase; the abasing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abase ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「降低｜教學補註：cause to feel shame」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He did not mean to abase his colleague in the meeting. （降低）
詳細 · 救命800
abash
v. 使尷尬｜教學補註：to embarrass
英文釋義：to embarrass
相似詞：discomfit, disconcert, mortify
派生詞：abashment n.
用法／搭配：nothing could abash him 沒有什麼可以使他感到難堪
Example · TTS
They had to nothing could abash him. （使尷尬）
詳細 · 紅寶書
abate
減輕｜教學補註：make less active or intense
英文釋義：make less active or intense; become less in amount or intensity
相似詞：slake, slack
相反詞：intensify, increase, amplify
派生詞：abatable adj., abator n., abatement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make less active or intense。中文錨點：減輕｜教學補註：make less active or intense。GRE tip: treat "abate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abate sth; refuse / choose / begin to abate; the abating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「減輕｜教學補註：make less active or intense」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The storm abated. （減輕）
詳細 · 紅寶書
abdicate
放棄｜教學補註：give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
英文釋義：give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
相似詞：renounce
相反詞：embrace, claim
派生詞：abdicable adj., abdication n., abdicator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations。中文錨點：放棄｜教學補註：give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations。GRE tip: treat "abdicate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abdicate sth; refuse / choose / begin to abdicate; the abdicating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abdicate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「放棄｜教學補註：give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The King abdicated when he married a divorcee. （放棄）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
abduct
誘拐；綁架
英文釋義：誘拐；綁架
相似詞：kidnap
用法／搭配：情節把讀者從主論點拐走。（比喻用法需謹慎）
Example · TTS
The plot abducts the reader from the main thesis. （誘拐；綁架）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
aberration
偏差；失常
英文釋義：偏差；失常
用法／搭配：把幸運 p 當可能失常。
Example · TTS
Treat a lucky p as a possible aberration. （偏差；失常）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
abet
教唆；煽動；協助（做壞事）
英文釋義：教唆；煽動；協助（做壞事）
用法／搭配：沉默可能協助不法行為。
Example · TTS
Silence can abet wrongdoing. （教唆；煽動；協助（做壞事））
詳細 · 救命800
abeyance
n. 暫停｜教學補註：temporary inactivity
英文釋義：temporary inactivity
相似詞：quiescence, dormancy
派生詞：abeyant adj.
用法／搭配：hold the plan in abeyance 暫停計劃
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the hold the plan in abeyance. （暫停）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
abhor
憎惡
英文釋義：憎惡
用法／搭配：憎惡沉默刪除離群值。
Example · TTS
Abhor silent deletion of outliers. （憎惡）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
abhorrent
厭惡的｜教學補註：offensive to the mind
英文釋義：offensive to the mind
相似詞：detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive
相反詞：attractive
派生詞：abhorrence n., abhor v.
用法／搭配：核心義：offensive to the mind。中文錨點：厭惡的｜教學補註：offensive to the mind。GRE tip: "abhorrent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an abhorrent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather abhorrent; abhorrent enough to... Sentence frame: Her abhorrent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「厭惡的｜教學補註：offensive to the mind」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An abhorrent deed. （厭惡的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
abiding
adj. 持久的｜教學補註：lasting for a long time
英文釋義：lasting for a long time
相似詞：enduring, everlasting, long-lived, eternal, permanent
相反詞：enjoy, impermanent
用法／搭配：a deep and abiding love 深厚不渝的愛
Example · TTS
An abiding belief. （持久的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
abject
淒涼的；可憐的
英文釋義：of the most contemptible kind; most unfortunate or miserable
相似詞：low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy, unhopeful
相反詞：high
用法／搭配：核心義：of the most contemptible kind。中文錨點：淒涼的；可憐的。GRE tip: "abject" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an abject argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather abject; abject enough to... Sentence frame: Her abject ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「淒涼的；可憐的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The most abject slaves joined in the revolt. （淒涼的；可憐的）
詳細 · GRE3000
abjudicate
裁定；判決
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：裁定；判決。GRE tip: "abjudicate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the abjudicate of X; a sense / degree / lack of abjudicate; amid / despite abjudicate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the abjudicate of ______. （空格填入與「裁定；判決」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of abjudicate is crucial to understanding the argument. （裁定；判決）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
abjure
發誓放棄；抵制
英文釋義：formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
相似詞：recant, forswear, retract, resile
相反詞：embrace, affirm
派生詞：abjuration n., abjurer n.
形近詞：abjure 發誓放棄 ｜ adjure = beseech, entreat, supplicate ｜ adjourn 休會延期推遲
用法／搭配：核心義：to formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure。中文錨點：發誓放棄；抵制。GRE tip: treat "abjure" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abjure sth; refuse / choose / begin to abjure; the abjuring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abjure ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「發誓放棄；抵制」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She abjured her beliefs. （發誓放棄；抵制）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
ablution
洗淨；潔禮
英文釋義：洗淨；潔禮
用法／搭配：做清洗禮：分享前清識別碼。
Example · TTS
Do ablution: clean identifiers before share. （洗淨；潔禮）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
abnegate
放棄；捨棄
英文釋義：deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; surrender (power or a position)
相似詞：deny
相反詞：admit, allow
派生詞：abnegation n., abnegator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to deny oneself (something)。中文錨點：放棄；捨棄。GRE tip: treat "abnegate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abnegate sth; refuse / choose / begin to abnegate; the abnegating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abnegate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「放棄；捨棄」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The King abnegated his power to the ministers. （放棄；捨棄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
abolish
廢除｜教學補註：do away with
英文釋義：do away with
相反詞：establish, institute
派生詞：abolishable adj., abolishment n., abolition n.
形近詞：admonish 警告責備 ｜ demolish 徹底摧毀 ｜ abolish 廢除廢止 ｜ abominate 憎惡
用法／搭配：核心義：to do away with。中文錨點：廢除｜教學補註：do away with。GRE tip: treat "abolish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abolish sth; refuse / choose / begin to abolish; the abolishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abolish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「廢除｜教學補註：do away with」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia. （廢除）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
abolition
廢除
英文釋義：廢除
用法／搭配：考意錨點：廢除
Example · TTS
On the exam, abolition most nearly means a sense of "廢除". （廢除）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
abolitionist
廢除論者
英文釋義：廢除論者
用法／搭配：考意錨點：廢除論者
Example · TTS
On the exam, abolitionist most nearly means a sense of "廢除論者". （廢除論者）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
abominate
v. 厭惡｜教學補註：to hate or loathe intensely
英文釋義：to hate or loathe intensely
相似詞：abhor, detest, execrate, loathe
相反詞：love
派生詞：abominable adj., abomination n., abominator n.
形近詞：admonish 警告責備 ｜ demolish 徹底摧毀 ｜ abolish 廢除廢止 ｜ abominate 憎惡
用法／搭配：abominate the very idea of monarchy 對君主制思想深惡痛絕
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to abominate the very idea of monarchy. （厭惡）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
abortive
失敗的；流產的
英文釋義：失敗的；流產的
用法／搭配：失敗試點仍教設計。
Example · TTS
An abortive pilot still teaches design. （失敗的；流產的）
詳細 · 救命800
abound
v. 大量存在，充滿
英文釋義：to exist in very large numbers
相似詞：swarm, teem, fraught, proliferate
相反詞：decrease, dwindle
派生詞：abundant adj., abundance n.
用法／搭配：abound in coal 煤礦豐富
Example · TTS
The room abounded with screaming children. （大量存在，充滿）
詳細 · 救命800
aboveboard
adj. 光明正大的
英文釋義：open, honest and legal
相似詞：straightforward, honestly
相反詞：dishonestly
用法／搭配：aboveboard business dealings 光明正大的商業交易
Example · TTS
Was known for dealing aboveboard in everything. （光明正大的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
abridge
刪節縮短
英文釋義：刪節縮短
用法／搭配：考意錨點：刪節縮短
Example · TTS
On the exam, abridge most nearly means a sense of "刪節縮短". （刪節縮短）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
abrogate
官方廢除｜教學補註：revoke formally
英文釋義：revoke formally
派生詞：abrogator n., abrogation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to revoke formally。中文錨點：官方廢除｜教學補註：revoke formally。GRE tip: treat "abrogate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abrogate sth; refuse / choose / begin to abrogate; the abrogating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abrogate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「官方廢除｜教學補註：revoke formally」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to abrogate what they had once defended. （官方廢除）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
abrupt
突然的；唐突的
英文釋義：突然的；唐突的
用法／搭配：突然的轉折讓聽眾困惑。
Example · TTS
An abrupt transition confused the audience. （突然的；唐突的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
abscond
潛逃；偷偷離開
英文釋義：run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
相似詞：bolt, absquatulate, decamp
相反詞：unbolt
派生詞：abscondment n., absconder n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to run away。中文錨點：潛逃；偷偷離開。GRE tip: treat "abscond" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to abscond sth; refuse / choose / begin to abscond; the absconding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to abscond ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「潛逃；偷偷離開」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The accountant absconded with the cash from the safe. （潛逃；偷偷離開）
詳細 · GRE3000
absolute
絕對的/獨裁的
英文釋義：something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative; perfect or complete or pure
相似詞：downright, out-and-out, rank, right-down, sheer, infrangible
相反詞：relative
派生詞：absoluteness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things。中文錨點：絕對的/獨裁的。GRE tip: "absolute" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the absolute of X; a sense / degree / lack of absolute; amid / despite absolute Sentence frame: The debate turns on the absolute of ______. （空格填入與「絕對的/獨裁的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An absolute guarantee to respect the nation's authority. （絕對的/獨裁的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
absolve
使無罪；免除
英文釋義：grant remission of a sin to; let off the hook
相似詞：shrive, justify, free
相反詞：blame
派生詞：absolvitory adj., absolution n., absolver n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to grant remission of a sin to。中文錨點：使無罪；免除。GRE tip: treat "absolve" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to absolve sth; refuse / choose / begin to absolve; the absolving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to absolve ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使無罪；免除」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's. （使無罪；免除）
詳細 · 救命800
abstain
v. 自我剋制｜教學補註：to refrain from something by one's own choice
英文釋義：to refrain from something by one's own choice
相似詞：forgo, refrain from
相反詞：indulge, partake, consume, claim, postdate, act
派生詞：abstinent adj., abstention n., abstainer n., abstinence n.
用法／搭配：abstain from smoking 戒菸
Example · TTS
I abstain from alcohol. （自我剋制）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
abstemious
adj. 有節制的｜教學補註：not eating or drinking too much
英文釋義：not eating or drinking too much
相似詞：moderate, austere
相反詞：gluttonous, immoderate, luxurious, indulgent
派生詞：abstemiousness n.
用法／搭配：an abstemious diet 有節制的飲食
Example · TTS
The pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious. （有節制的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
abstention
剋制的；節制的
英文釋義：the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
相似詞：abstinence
派生詞：abstentious adj., abstain v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)。中文錨點：剋制的；節制的。GRE tip: "abstention" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the abstention of X; a sense / degree / lack of abstention; amid / despite abstention Sentence frame: The debate turns on the abstention of ______. （空格填入與「剋制的；節制的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of abstention is crucial to understanding the argument. （剋制的；節制的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
abstentious
有節制的；剋制的
英文釋義：self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
相似詞：abstinent
相反詞：drinker
派生詞：abstention n.
用法／搭配：核心義：self-restraining。中文錨點：有節制的；剋制的。GRE tip: "abstentious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an abstentious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather abstentious; abstentious enough to... Sentence frame: Her abstentious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有節制的；剋制的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her abstentious approach to the evidence. （有節制的；剋制的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
abstinent
剋制的；禁慾的
英文釋義：a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages; self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
相似詞：abstainer, nondrinker, abstentious
相反詞：drinker
派生詞：abstain v., abstinence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages。中文錨點：剋制的；禁慾的。GRE tip: "abstinent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the abstinent of X; a sense / degree / lack of abstinent; amid / despite abstinent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the abstinent of ______. （空格填入與「剋制的；禁慾的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Not totally abstinent but abstemious. （剋制的；禁慾的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
abstruse
深奧難解的
英文釋義：深奧難解的
用法／搭配：深奧難解文筆≠嚴謹。
Example · TTS
Abstruse prose is not rigor. （深奧難解的）
詳細 · 救命800
absurd
adj. 不合理的｜教學補註：ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous
英文釋義：ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous
相似詞：ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous
派生詞：absurdity n., absurdness n.
用法／搭配：an absurd argument 無稽之談
Example · TTS
The absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant. （不合理的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
abundance
充裕
英文釋義：充裕
用法／搭配：開放充裕減少謠言。
Example · TTS
Abundance of openness reduces rumor. （充裕）
詳細 · 紅寶書
acarpous
無果實的｜教學補註：producing no fruit
英文釋義：producing no fruit
用法／搭配：核心義：producing no fruit。中文錨點：無果實的｜教學補註：producing no fruit。GRE tip: "acarpous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an acarpous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather acarpous; acarpous enough to... Sentence frame: Her acarpous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無果實的｜教學補註：producing no fruit」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her acarpous approach to the evidence. （無果實的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
accede
同意；加入；繼承
英文釋義：同意；加入；繼承
用法／搭配：他們拒絕同意該要求。
Example · TTS
They refused to accede to the demand. （同意；加入；繼承）
詳細 · 救命800
accent
v. 強調｜教學補註：to emphasize
英文釋義：to emphasize
相似詞：accentuate, foreground, highlight
相反詞：background, play down
派生詞：accentuate v., accentual adj.
用法／搭配：accent something’s vital role 強調某物的重要作用
Example · TTS
The room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents. （強調）
詳細 · 救命800
accentuate
v. 強調｜教學補註：to make more noticeable
英文釋義：to make more noticeable
相似詞：emphasize, highlight, foreground
相反詞：background, play down
派生詞：accent n., accentuation n.
用法／搭配：accentuate the importance of communication skills 強調溝通技巧的重要性
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to accentuate the importance of communication skills. （強調）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
accept
接受
英文釋義：接受
用法／搭配：期刊漸接受設計強的無效應結果。
Example · TTS
Journals increasingly accept null results with strong design. （接受）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b01 補錄
accession
就職加入
英文釋義：就職加入
用法／搭配：考意錨點：就職加入
Example · TTS
On the exam, accession most nearly means a sense of "就職加入". （就職加入）
詳細 · GRE3000
accessory
輔助的｜教學補註：clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
英文釋義：clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing; a supplementary component that improves capability
相似詞：accoutrement, accouterment, appurtenance, supplement, add-on, accessary
派生詞：accessorial adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing。中文錨點：輔助的｜教學補註：clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing。GRE tip: "accessory" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the accessory of X; a sense / degree / lack of accessory; amid / despite accessory Sentence frame: The debate turns on the accessory of ______. （空格填入與「輔助的｜教學補註：clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was charged with being accessory to the crime. （輔助的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
acclaim
歡呼；稱讚
英文釋義：歡呼；稱讚
用法／搭配：批評界歡呼不是驗證。
Example · TTS
Critical acclaim is not validation. （歡呼；稱讚）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
accolade
n. 讚賞，榮譽
英文釋義：award, an expression of approval
相似詞：award, honor, honour, laurels
相反詞：dishonor, disrespect
用法／搭配：Grammy Award, the highest accolade in the music business 音樂界的最高獎項格萊美
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the Grammy Award, the highest accolade in the music business. （讚賞，榮譽）
詳細 · 紅寶書
accomplished
完成的；熟練的
英文釋義：put in effect; to gain with effort
相似詞：accomplish, execute, action, fulfill, fulfil, achieve
相反詞：inaction, inactiveness, inactivity, fall short of
用法／搭配：核心義：to put in effect。中文錨點：完成的；熟練的。GRE tip: treat "accomplished" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to accomplished sth; refuse / choose / begin to accomplished; the accomplishedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to accomplished ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「完成的；熟練的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
That smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact. （完成的；熟練的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
accost
挑釁式搭訕
英文釋義：speak to someone; approach with an offer of sexual favors
相似詞：address, hook, solicit
相反詞：undercharge, unhook
用法／搭配：核心義：to speak to someone。中文錨點：挑釁式搭訕。GRE tip: treat "accost" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to accost sth; refuse / choose / begin to accost; the accosting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to accost ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「挑釁式搭訕」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to accost what they had once defended. （挑釁式搭訕）
詳細 · 紅寶書
accountability
合理性；責任
英文釋義：responsibility to someone or for some activity
相似詞：answerability, answerableness
派生詞：accountable adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：responsibility to someone or for some activity。中文錨點：合理性；責任。GRE tip: "accountability" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the accountability of X; a sense / degree / lack of accountability; amid / despite accountability Sentence frame: The debate turns on the accountability of ______. （空格填入與「合理性；責任」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a accountability in that debate. （合理性；責任）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
accredited
經認證的
英文釋義：經認證的
用法／搭配：唯有經認證實驗室可處理樣本。
Example · TTS
Only accredited labs may process the samples. （經認證的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
accrete
v. 逐漸增長｜教學補註：to grow or increase gradually
英文釋義：to grow or increase gradually
相似詞：accumulate, build up
派生詞：accretive adj., accretion n.
形近詞：excrete 排泄排出 ｜ accrete 自然增長，共生
用法／搭配：silt accreting at the mouth of the river 在河口淤積的泥沙
Example · TTS
The story accreted emotion. （逐漸增長）
詳細 · 紅寶書
accrue
積累｜教學補註：grow by addition
英文釋義：grow by addition; come into the possession of
相似詞：fall
相反詞：ascend, ascent, increase, rise
派生詞：accruement n., accrual n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to grow by addition。中文錨點：積累｜教學補註：grow by addition。GRE tip: treat "accrue" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to accrue sth; refuse / choose / begin to accrue; the accruing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to accrue ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「積累｜教學補註：grow by addition」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The house accrued to the oldest son. （積累）
詳細 · 複習詞
accure
增加｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：增加｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "accure" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the accure of X; a sense / degree / lack of accure; amid / despite accure Sentence frame: The debate turns on the accure of ______. （空格填入與「增加｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of accure is crucial to understanding the argument. （增加）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
acerbity
尖酸刻薄｜教學補註：a sharp bitterness
英文釋義：a sharp bitterness; a sharp sour taste
相似詞：tartness, bitterness, acrimony, jaundice, thorniness
派生詞：acerbate v., acerbic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a sharp bitterness。中文錨點：尖酸刻薄｜教學補註：a sharp bitterness。GRE tip: "acerbity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the acerbity of X; a sense / degree / lack of acerbity; amid / despite acerbity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the acerbity of ______. （空格填入與「尖酸刻薄｜教學補註：a sharp bitterness」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of acerbity is crucial to understanding the argument. （尖酸刻薄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
acquiesce
默認；同意
英文釋義：to agree or express agreement
相似詞：assent, accede
相反詞：resist, oppose, dissent
派生詞：acquiescent adj., acquiescence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to agree or express agreement。中文錨點：默認；同意。GRE tip: treat "acquiesce" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to acquiesce sth; refuse / choose / begin to acquiesce; the acquiescing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to acquiesce ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「默認；同意」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to acquiesce what they had once defended. （默認；同意）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
acquisitive
貪婪的｜教學補註：eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas
英文釋義：eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas
相反詞：unacquisitive
派生詞：acquire v., acquisitiveness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas。中文錨點：貪婪的｜教學補註：eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas。GRE tip: "acquisitive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an acquisitive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather acquisitive; acquisitive enough to... Sentence frame: Her acquisitive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「貪婪的｜教學補註：eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An acquisitive society in which the craving for material things seems never satisfied. （貪婪的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
acquit
無罪釋放｜教學補註：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
英文釋義：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; behave in a certain manner
相似詞：assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate, behave
相反詞：convict
派生詞：acquittal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to pronounce not guilty of criminal charges。中文錨點：無罪釋放｜教學補註：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges。GRE tip: treat "acquit" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to acquit sth; refuse / choose / begin to acquit; the acquiting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to acquit ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「無罪釋放｜教學補註：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to acquit what they had once defended. （無罪釋放）
詳細 · 紅寶書
acrid
辛辣的；刻薄的
英文釋義：strong and sharp; harsh or corrosive in tone
相似詞：pungent, acerb, acerbic, acid, bitter, blistering
派生詞：acridness n., acridity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：strong and sharp。中文錨點：辛辣的；刻薄的。GRE tip: "acrid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an acrid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather acrid; acrid enough to... Sentence frame: Her acrid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「辛辣的；刻薄的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her acrid remarks make her many enemies. （辛辣的；刻薄的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
acrobat
特技演員｜教學補註：an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
英文釋義：an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
用法／搭配：核心義：an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination。中文錨點：特技演員｜教學補註：an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination。GRE tip: "acrobat" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the acrobat of X; a sense / degree / lack of acrobat; amid / despite acrobat Sentence frame: The debate turns on the acrobat of ______. （空格填入與「特技演員｜教學補註：an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of acrobat is crucial to understanding the argument. （特技演員）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
acrophobia
懼高症
英文釋義：懼高症
用法／搭配：懼高不是跳過遠端站點的藉口。
Example · TTS
Acrophobia is not an excuse to skip remote sites. （懼高症）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
across-the-board
全面的
英文釋義：全面的
用法／搭配：全面顯著是紅旗。
Example · TTS
Across-the-board significance is a red flag. （全面的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
acuity
敏銳｜教學補註：sharpness of vision
英文釋義：sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart); a quick and penetrating intelligence
相似詞：sharp-sightedness, acuteness, sharpness, keenness
相反詞：obtuseness, dullness, indistinctness, softness
用法／搭配：核心義：sharpness of vision。中文錨點：敏銳｜教學補註：sharpness of vision。GRE tip: "acuity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the acuity of X; a sense / degree / lack of acuity; amid / despite acuity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the acuity of ______. （空格填入與「敏銳｜教學補註：sharpness of vision」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of acuity is crucial to understanding the argument. （敏銳）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
acumen
n. 敏銳，洞察力
英文釋義：the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions
相似詞：shrewdness
派生詞：acuminate v.
用法／搭配：business acumen 商業頭腦敏銳
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the business acumen. （敏銳，洞察力）
詳細 · 救命800
ad
adj. 專門的｜教學補註：concerned with a particular end or purpose
英文釋義：concerned with a particular end or purpose
相似詞：specific
相反詞：general, nonspecific
用法／搭配：an ad hoc investigating committee 一個專門的調查委員會
Example · TTS
In AD 200. （專門的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
adamant
堅決的；固執的
英文釋義：堅決的；固執的
用法／搭配：對資料誠信要堅決。
Example · TTS
Stay adamant about data integrity. （堅決的；固執的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
addle
混亂‘變質
英文釋義：mix up or confuse; become rotten
相似詞：muddle, puddle
用法／搭配：核心義：to mix up or confuse。中文錨點：混亂‘變質。GRE tip: treat "addle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to addle sth; refuse / choose / begin to addle; the addling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to addle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「混亂‘變質」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Addled eggs. （混亂‘變質）
詳細 · 複習詞
adduce
舉出；引證
英文釋義：advance evidence for
相似詞：abduce, cite
形近詞：induce 引誘，引發(~ labor) = beget ｜ deduce 推斷 ｜ adduce 引證，舉出..例子 ｜ traduce 誹謗
用法／搭配：核心義：to advance evidence for。中文錨點：舉出；引證。GRE tip: treat "adduce" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to adduce sth; refuse / choose / begin to adduce; the adducing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to adduce ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「舉出；引證」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to adduce what they had once defended. （舉出；引證）
詳細 · 紅寶書
adherent
連貫的；一致的
英文釋義：someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another; sticking fast
相似詞：disciple
派生詞：adhere v., adherence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another。中文錨點：連貫的；一致的。GRE tip: "adherent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the adherent of X; a sense / degree / lack of adherent; amid / despite adherent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the adherent of ______. （空格填入與「連貫的；一致的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a adherent in that debate. （連貫的；一致的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
adjourn
延期｜教學補註：close at the end of a session
英文釋義：close at the end of a session; break from a meeting or gathering
相似詞：recess, withdraw, retire
相反詞：advance, deposit, engage, get up, turn out
派生詞：adjournment n.
形近詞：abjure 發誓放棄 ｜ adjure = beseech, entreat, supplicate ｜ adjourn 休會延期推遲
用法／搭配：核心義：to close at the end of a session。中文錨點：延期｜教學補註：close at the end of a session。GRE tip: treat "adjourn" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to adjourn sth; refuse / choose / begin to adjourn; the adjourning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to adjourn ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「延期｜教學補註：close at the end of a session」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
We adjourned for lunch. （延期）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
adjudicate
v. 裁決，判定
英文釋義：to hear and settle a case, dispute or conflict
相似詞：judge, try, decide, settle, resolve
相反詞：float, irresoluteness
派生詞：adjudicative adj., adjudicatory adj., judge n., adjudicator n.
用法／搭配：adjudicate a disagreement 裁決爭論
Example · TTS
The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance. （裁決，判定）
詳細 · 救命800
adjunct
n. 附屬物｜教學補註：something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
英文釋義：something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
相似詞：attachment
用法／搭配：massage therapy can be used as an adjunct along with the medication 按摩治療可以作爲藥物
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the massage therapy can be used as an adjunct along with the medication. （附屬物）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
admissible
可採納的（證據等）
英文釋義：可採納的（證據等）
用法／搭配：只有可採納證據才應影響裁決。
Example · TTS
Only admissible evidence should shape the verdict. （可採納的（證據等））
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
admit
准許進入
英文釋義：准許進入
用法／搭配：考意錨點：准許進入
Example · TTS
On the exam, admit most nearly means a sense of "准許進入". （准許進入）
詳細 · GRE3000
admonish
勸誡；告誡
英文釋義：admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; warn strongly; put on guard
相似詞：warn, discourage, monish, caution, reprove
相反詞：encourage, incaution
派生詞：admonitory adj., admonition n., admonisher n., admonishment n.
形近詞：admonish 警告責備 ｜ demolish 徹底摧毀 ｜ abolish 廢除廢止 ｜ abominate 憎惡
用法／搭配：核心義：to admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior。中文錨點：勸誡；告誡。GRE tip: treat "admonish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to admonish sth; refuse / choose / begin to admonish; the admonishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to admonish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「勸誡；告誡」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He admonished the child for his bad behavior. （勸誡；告誡）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
admonition
訓誡；警告
英文釋義：訓誡；警告
用法／搭配：認真對待關於檢定力的訓誡。
Example · TTS
Take the admonition about power seriously. （訓誡；警告）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
adroit
敏捷的；靈巧的
英文釋義：quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
相反詞：maladroit
派生詞：adroitness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：quick or skillful or adept in action or thought。中文錨點：敏捷的；靈巧的。GRE tip: "adroit" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an adroit argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather adroit; adroit enough to... Sentence frame: Her adroit ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「敏捷的；靈巧的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers. （敏捷的；靈巧的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
adulate
吹噓；奉承
英文釋義：flatter in an obsequious manner
派生詞：adulatory adj., adulator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to flatter in an obsequious manner。中文錨點：吹噓；奉承。GRE tip: treat "adulate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to adulate sth; refuse / choose / begin to adulate; the adulating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to adulate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吹噓；奉承」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to adulate what they had once defended. （吹噓；奉承）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
adulation
諂媚
英文釋義：諂媚
用法／搭配：考意錨點：諂媚
Example · TTS
On the exam, adulation most nearly means a sense of "諂媚". （諂媚）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
adulterate
v. 摻雜｜教學補註：to make something impure or weaker
英文釋義：to make something impure or weaker
相似詞：alloy, contaminate
相反詞：decontaminate
派生詞：adulterant adj., adulterator n.
用法／搭配：adulterate products with cheap additives 在產品中摻雜廉價的添加劑
Example · TTS
Adulterate liquor. （摻雜）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
advent
到來；來臨
英文釋義：到來；來臨
用法／搭配：廉價定序到來改變先驗。
Example · TTS
The advent of cheap sequencing changed priors. （到來；來臨）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
adventitious
外來的；偶然的
英文釋義：associated by chance and not an integral part; - Frederick W. Robertson
形近詞：avert 防止避免，移開 ｜ advert v.注意到，提到 n.廣告 ｜ advent n.出現到來 ｜ adventitious 偶然的，外來的~virus
用法／搭配：核心義：associated by chance and not an integral part。中文錨點：外來的；偶然的。GRE tip: "adventitious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an adventitious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather adventitious; adventitious enough to... Sentence frame: Her adventitious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「外來的；偶然的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
They had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character. （外來的；偶然的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
adventure
冒險
英文釋義：冒險
用法／搭配：方法冒險需要更利防護。
Example · TTS
Methodological adventure needs sharper safeguards. （冒險）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
adversary
對手
英文釋義：對手
用法／搭配：把偏差當對手，不是審稿人。
Example · TTS
Treat bias as the adversary, not reviewers. （對手）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
adverse
不利的；有害的
英文釋義：不利的；有害的
用法／搭配：不利的誘因扭曲了通報。
Example · TTS
Adverse incentives warped the reporting. （不利的；有害的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
adversely
不利地
英文釋義：不利地
用法／搭配：缺失可能不利影響估計。
Example · TTS
Missingness can adversely affect estimates. （不利地）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
adversity
逆境
英文釋義：逆境
用法／搭配：補助逆境不是造假藉口。
Example · TTS
Adversity in funding is no excuse for fraud. （逆境）
詳細 · 紅寶書
advert
留意；注意
英文釋義：a public promotion of some product or service; give heed (to)
相似詞：ad, advertisement, advertizement, advertising, advertizing, attend
相反詞：miss
派生詞：advertent adj., advertency n., advertence n.
形近詞：avert 防止避免，移開 ｜ advert v.注意到，提到 n.廣告 ｜ advent n.出現到來 ｜ adventitious 偶然的，外來的~virus
用法／搭配：核心義：a public promotion of some product or service。中文錨點：留意；注意。GRE tip: "advert" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the advert of X; a sense / degree / lack of advert; amid / despite advert Sentence frame: The debate turns on the advert of ______. （空格填入與「留意；注意」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of advert is crucial to understanding the argument. （留意；注意）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
advocate
提倡；辯護者
英文釋義：提倡；辯護者
用法／搭配：她提倡透明的同儕審查。
Example · TTS
She advocates transparent peer review. （提倡；辯護者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
aerate
充氣｜教學補註：expose to fresh air
英文釋義：expose to fresh air; aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
相似詞：air, activate, oxygenate, oxygenize, oxygenise
相反詞：inactivate
派生詞：air n., aeration n., aerator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to expose to fresh air。中文錨點：充氣｜教學補註：expose to fresh air。GRE tip: treat "aerate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to aerate sth; refuse / choose / begin to aerate; the aerating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to aerate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「充氣｜教學補註：expose to fresh air」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Aerate your old sneakers. （充氣）
詳細 · 填空1300
aerial
空中的｜教學補註：a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
英文釋義：a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer; an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
相似詞：antenna, aeriform, airy, aery, ethereal
派生詞：air n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer。中文錨點：空中的｜教學補註：a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer。GRE tip: "aerial" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the aerial of X; a sense / degree / lack of aerial; amid / despite aerial Sentence frame: The debate turns on the aerial of ______. （空格填入與「空中的｜教學補註：a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Small aerial creatures such as butterflies. （空中的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
aesthete
唯美主義者
英文釋義：唯美主義者
用法／搭配：考意錨點：唯美主義者
Example · TTS
On the exam, aesthete most nearly means a sense of "唯美主義者". （唯美主義者）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
aesthetic
美學的；審美的
英文釋義：美學的；審美的
用法／搭配：文章重審美形式勝過實用。
Example · TTS
The essay privileges aesthetic form over utility. （美學的；審美的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
affable
和藹可親的
英文釋義：和藹可親的
用法／搭配：和藹的主席讓座談保持建設性。
Example · TTS
An affable chair kept the panel constructive. （和藹可親的）
詳細 · 填空1300
affect
感情；影響
英文釋義：the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion; have an effect upon
相似詞：impact, touch, involve, regard, feign, sham
相反詞：obviate, disesteem, disrespect, inattentiveness
派生詞：affectional adj., affective adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion。中文錨點：感情；影響。GRE tip: "affect" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the affect of X; a sense / degree / lack of affect; amid / despite affect Sentence frame: The debate turns on the affect of ______. （空格填入與「感情；影響」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Will the new rules affect me? （感情；影響）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
affected
做作的；不自然的
英文釋義：have an effect upon; act physically on; have an effect upon
相似詞：affect, impact, touch, involve, regard, feign
相反詞：unaffected, unmoved
派生詞：affectedness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to have an effect upon。中文錨點：做作的；不自然的。GRE tip: treat "affected" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to affected sth; refuse / choose / begin to affected; the affectedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to affected ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「做作的；不自然的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to affected what they had once defended. （做作的；不自然的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
affection
情感
英文釋義：情感
用法／搭配：考意錨點：情感
Example · TTS
On the exam, affection most nearly means a sense of "情感". （情感）
詳細 · 複習詞
affective
感情的｜教學補註：characterized by emotion
英文釋義：characterized by emotion
相似詞：affectional, emotive
派生詞：affect v.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by emotion。中文錨點：感情的｜教學補註：characterized by emotion。GRE tip: "affective" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an affective argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather affective; affective enough to... Sentence frame: Her affective ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「感情的｜教學補註：characterized by emotion」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her affective approach to the evidence. （感情的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
affiliation
隸屬｜教學補註：a social or business relationship
英文釋義：a social or business relationship; the act of becoming formally connected or joined
相似詞：association, tie, tie-up
相反詞：disassociation, disconnect, untie
派生詞：affiliate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a social or business relationship。中文錨點：隸屬｜教學補註：a social or business relationship。GRE tip: "affiliation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the affiliation of X; a sense / degree / lack of affiliation; amid / despite affiliation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the affiliation of ______. （空格填入與「隸屬｜教學補註：a social or business relationship」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university. （隸屬）
詳細 · 救命800
affinity
n. 喜歡，傾向
英文釋義：a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
相似詞：bent, penchant, predication, proclivity
相反詞：aversion, disgust, consanguinity, straighten, unbend, dislike
派生詞：affine adj.
用法／搭配：have an affinity for nurturing living things 喜歡養一些活物
Example · TTS
In anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans. （喜歡，傾向）
詳細 · 紅寶書
affix
添加｜教學補註：a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form
英文釋義：a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form; attach to
相似詞：append, supplement
派生詞：affixial adj., affixal adj., affixation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form。中文錨點：添加｜教學補註：a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form。GRE tip: "affix" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the affix of X; a sense / degree / lack of affix; amid / despite affix Sentence frame: The debate turns on the affix of ______. （空格填入與「添加｜教學補註：a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Grammatical morphemes affix to the stem. （添加）
詳細 · 紅寶書
affliction
折磨；苦難
英文釋義：a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity; a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
派生詞：afflict v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity。中文錨點：折磨；苦難。GRE tip: "affliction" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the affliction of X; a sense / degree / lack of affliction; amid / despite affliction Sentence frame: The debate turns on the affliction of ______. （空格填入與「折磨；苦難」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of affliction is crucial to understanding the argument. （折磨；苦難）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
affront
羞辱；侮辱
英文釋義：a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
相似詞：insult, diss
用法／搭配：核心義：a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect。中文錨點：羞辱；侮辱。GRE tip: "affront" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the affront of X; a sense / degree / lack of affront; amid / despite affront Sentence frame: The debate turns on the affront of ______. （空格填入與「羞辱；侮辱」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of affront is crucial to understanding the argument. （羞辱；侮辱）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
afloat
漂浮的
英文釋義：漂浮的
用法／搭配：用誠實時程讓專案漂浮。
Example · TTS
Keep the project afloat with honest timelines. （漂浮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
aftermath
餘波｜教學補註：the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
英文釋義：the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
相似詞：wake, backwash, consequence
相反詞：cause to sleep, fall asleep, sleep, inconsequence
用法／搭配：核心義：the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)。中文錨點：餘波｜教學補註：the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)。GRE tip: "aftermath" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the aftermath of X; a sense / degree / lack of aftermath; amid / despite aftermath Sentence frame: The debate turns on the aftermath of ______. （空格填入與「餘波｜教學補註：the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The aftermath of war. （餘波）
詳細 · GRE3000
aggrandize
增加，提升
英文釋義：add details to
相似詞：embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandise, dramatize
相反詞：uglify
派生詞：aggrandizement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to add details to。中文錨點：增加，提升。GRE tip: treat "aggrandize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to aggrandize sth; refuse / choose / begin to aggrandize; the aggrandizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to aggrandize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「增加，提升」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to aggrandize what they had once defended. （增加，提升）
詳細 · GRE3000
aggravate
惡化｜教學補註：make worse
英文釋義：make worse; exasperate or irritate
相似詞：worsen, exacerbate, exasperate
相反詞：alleviate, mitigate, better
派生詞：aggravation n., aggravator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make worse。中文錨點：惡化｜教學補註：make worse。GRE tip: treat "aggravate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to aggravate sth; refuse / choose / begin to aggravate; the aggravating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to aggravate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「惡化｜教學補註：make worse」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to aggravate what they had once defended. （惡化）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
aggressive
侵略的；積極進取的
英文釋義：侵略的；積極進取的
用法／搭配：過度積極的編碼可能引入新錯誤。
Example · TTS
Aggressive coding can introduce new bugs. （侵略的；積極進取的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
aggrieve
悲痛｜教學補註：infringe on the rights of
英文釋義：infringe on the rights of; cause to feel sorrow
相似詞：grieve
用法／搭配：核心義：to infringe on the rights of。中文錨點：悲痛｜教學補註：infringe on the rights of。GRE tip: treat "aggrieve" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to aggrieve sth; refuse / choose / begin to aggrieve; the aggrieving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to aggrieve ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「悲痛｜教學補註：infringe on the rights of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to aggrieve what they had once defended. （悲痛）
詳細 · 紅寶書
agile
敏捷的｜教學補註：moving quickly and lightly
英文釋義：moving quickly and lightly; mentally quick
相似詞：nimble, quick, spry
相反詞：clumsy, awkward
派生詞：agility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：moving quickly and lightly。中文錨點：敏捷的｜教學補註：moving quickly and lightly。GRE tip: "agile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an agile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather agile; agile enough to... Sentence frame: Her agile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「敏捷的｜教學補註：moving quickly and lightly」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Sleek and agile as a gymnast. （敏捷的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
agnostic
不可知論的
英文釋義：someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something; a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist)
相似詞：doubter, agnostical
相反詞：gnostic
派生詞：agnostical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something。中文錨點：不可知論的。GRE tip: "agnostic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the agnostic of X; a sense / degree / lack of agnostic; amid / despite agnostic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the agnostic of ______. （空格填入與「不可知論的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a agnostic in that debate. （不可知論的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
agog
極度感興趣的
英文釋義：highly excited
用法／搭配：核心義：highly excited。中文錨點：極度感興趣的。GRE tip: "agog" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an agog argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather agog; agog enough to... Sentence frame: Her agog ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「極度感興趣的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her agog approach to the evidence. （極度感興趣的）
詳細 · 救命800
agonize
v. （使）非常痛苦
英文釋義：to feel deep sadness or mental pain
相似詞：suffer
相反詞：be well, enjoy
派生詞：agony n.
用法／搭配：agonize over every decision 做每一個決定都傷腦經
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to agonize over every decision. （（使）非常痛苦）
詳細 · GRE3000
agony
極度的痛苦
英文釋義：intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; a state of acute pain
相似詞：torment, torture, suffering, excruciation
相反詞：be well, enjoy
派生詞：agonal adj., agonist n., agonise v., agonize v.
用法／搭配：核心義：intense feelings of suffering。中文錨點：極度的痛苦。GRE tip: "agony" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the agony of X; a sense / degree / lack of agony; amid / despite agony Sentence frame: The debate turns on the agony of ______. （空格填入與「極度的痛苦」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An agony of doubt. （極度的痛苦）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
agoraphobia
廣場恐懼症
英文釋義：廣場恐懼症
用法／搭配：廣場恐懼隱喻常被隨便用。
Example · TTS
Agoraphobia metaphors misuse public fear casually. （廣場恐懼症）
詳細 · 紅寶書
agrarian
土地的；耕地的
英文釋義：relating to rural matters
相似詞：agricultural, farming
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to rural matters。中文錨點：土地的；耕地的。GRE tip: "agrarian" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an agrarian argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather agrarian; agrarian enough to... Sentence frame: Her agrarian ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「土地的；耕地的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An agrarian (or agricultural) society. （土地的；耕地的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ague
發冷；寒戰
英文釋義：a fit of shivering or shaking; successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria
相似詞：acute
相反詞：dull, chronic, obtuse
用法／搭配：核心義：a fit of shivering or shaking。中文錨點：發冷；寒戰。GRE tip: "ague" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ague of X; a sense / degree / lack of ague; amid / despite ague Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ague of ______. （空格填入與「發冷；寒戰」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ague is crucial to understanding the argument. （發冷；寒戰）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ail
折磨；病｜教學補註：aromatic bulb used as seasoning
英文釋義：aromatic bulb used as seasoning; be ill or unwell
相似詞：garlic, trouble, pain
相反詞：pleasure
派生詞：ailment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：aromatic bulb used as seasoning。中文錨點：折磨；病｜教學補註：aromatic bulb used as seasoning。GRE tip: "ail" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ail of X; a sense / degree / lack of ail; amid / despite ail Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ail of ______. （空格填入與「折磨；病｜教學補註：aromatic bulb used as seasoning」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ail is crucial to understanding the argument. （折磨；病）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
alacrity
n. 欣然樂意｜教學補註：willingness
英文釋義：willingness
相似詞：briskness, smartness
派生詞：alacritous adj.
用法／搭配：accept the invitation with alacrity 欣然接受邀請
Example · TTS
He accepted with alacrity. （欣然樂意）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
albeit
conj. 儘管
英文釋義：although
形近詞：abet 煽動教唆 ｜ albeit 儘管 ｜ ad-lib ｜ ad-hoc 臨時的專門的
用法／搭配：he is making progress, albeit rather slowly 他在進步，儘管很緩慢
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the he is making progress, albeit rather slowly. （conj. 儘管）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
aleatory
偶然的｜教學補註：dependent on chance
英文釋義：dependent on chance
用法／搭配：核心義：dependent on chance。中文錨點：偶然的｜教學補註：dependent on chance。GRE tip: "aleatory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an aleatory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather aleatory; aleatory enough to... Sentence frame: Her aleatory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「偶然的｜教學補註：dependent on chance」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The aleatory element in life. （偶然的）
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alibi
不在場證明
英文釋義：不在場證明
用法／搭配：考意錨點：不在場證明
Example · TTS
On the exam, alibi most nearly means a sense of "不在場證明". （不在場證明）
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alkaloid
生物鹼
英文釋義：生物鹼
用法／搭配：考意錨點：生物鹼
Example · TTS
On the exam, alkaloid most nearly means a sense of "生物鹼". （生物鹼）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
allay
緩解｜教學補註：lessen the intensity of or calm
英文釋義：lessen the intensity of or calm; satisfy (thirst)
相似詞：still, relieve, ease, quench, slake, assuage
相反詞：agitate, louden, moving, no longer, sparkling, enforce, difficulty, ignite
派生詞：allayer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lessen the intensity of or calm。中文錨點：緩解｜教學補註：lessen the intensity of or calm。GRE tip: treat "allay" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to allay sth; refuse / choose / begin to allay; the allayying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to allay ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「緩解｜教學補註：lessen the intensity of or calm」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After midnight, the noise began to allay. （緩解）
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allege
宣稱；指控（未必證實）
英文釋義：宣稱；指控（未必證實）
用法／搭配：報告指控存在利益衝突。
Example · TTS
The report alleges conflicts of interest. （宣稱；指控（未必證實））
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alleged
所謂的；聲稱的
英文釋義：report or maintain; declared but not proved; - Wall Street Journal
相似詞：allege, aver, say, so-called, supposed
用法／搭配：核心義：to report or maintain。中文錨點：所謂的；聲稱的。GRE tip: treat "alleged" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to alleged sth; refuse / choose / begin to alleged; the allegedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to alleged ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「所謂的；聲稱的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He alleged that he was the victim of a crime. （所謂的；聲稱的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
alleviate
緩解｜教學補註：provide physical relief, as from pain
英文釋義：provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier
相似詞：relieve, palliate, assuage, facilitate, ease
相反詞：aggravate, exacerbate
派生詞：alleviatory adj., alleviative adj., alleviation n., alleviator n., alleviant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to provide physical relief, as from pain。中文錨點：緩解｜教學補註：provide physical relief, as from pain。GRE tip: treat "alleviate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to alleviate sth; refuse / choose / begin to alleviate; the alleviating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to alleviate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「緩解｜教學補註：provide physical relief, as from pain」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to alleviate what they had once defended. （緩解）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
allude
間接提到；暗示
英文釋義：make a more or less disguised reference to
相似詞：touch, advert
派生詞：allusive adj., allusion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make a more or less disguised reference to。中文錨點：間接提到；暗示。GRE tip: treat "allude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to allude sth; refuse / choose / begin to allude; the alluding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to allude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「間接提到；暗示」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He alluded to the problem but did not mention it. （間接提到；暗示）
詳細 · 紅寶書
alluring
誘惑的｜教學補註：dispose or incline or entice to
英文釋義：dispose or incline or entice to; highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
相似詞：tempt, allure, beguiling, enticing, tempting
用法／搭配：核心義：to dispose or incline or entice to。中文錨點：誘惑的｜教學補註：dispose or incline or entice to。GRE tip: treat "alluring" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to alluring sth; refuse / choose / begin to alluring; the alluringing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to alluring ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誘惑的｜教學補註：dispose or incline or entice to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
An alluring prospect. （誘惑的）
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allusion
暗指；典故
英文釋義：暗指；典故
用法／搭配：讓限制成為讀者無法錯過的暗指。
Example · TTS
Make limitations an allusion readers cannot miss. （暗指；典故）
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allusive
暗指的
英文釋義：暗指的
用法／搭配：暗指摘要仍需要數字。
Example · TTS
Allusive abstracts still need numbers. （暗指的）
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alma
慈養的（alma mater）
英文釋義：慈養的（alma mater）
用法／搭配：引用母校的開放科學規則。
Example · TTS
Cite your alma mater's open-science rules. （慈養的（alma mater））
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alone
單獨
英文釋義：單獨
用法／搭配：看到結果後不要單獨決定。
Example · TTS
Do not decide alone after seeing results. （單獨）
詳細 · 救命800
aloof
adj. 高冷的｜教學補註：removed or distant either physically or emotionally
英文釋義：removed or distant either physically or emotionally
相似詞：detached, offish, unsociable, withdrawn
相反詞：friendly, approachable, attach, attached, sociable, advance, deposit, engage
派生詞：aloofness n.
用法／搭配：keep oneself aloof from the people 對人民漠不關心
Example · TTS
The local gentry and professional classes had held aloof for the school had accepted their sons readily enough. （高冷的）
詳細 · 救命800
altruism
n. 雷鋒精神，無私
英文釋義：unselfish regard for others
相似詞：selflessness, beneficence
相反詞：egoism, maleficence
派生詞：altruist n.
用法／搭配：ambition that is masked as altruism 利他主義掩蓋下的野心
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the ambition that is masked as altruism. （雷鋒精神，無私）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
amalgamate
混雜｜教學補註：to bring or combine together or with something else
英文釋義：to bring or combine together or with something else; joined together into a whole
相似詞：mix, mingle, commix, unify, amalgamated, coalesced
相反詞：segregate, disunify, divide
派生詞：amalgamative adj., amalgamator n., amalgam n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to bring or combine together or with something else。中文錨點：混雜｜教學補註：to bring or combine together or with something else。GRE tip: treat "amalgamate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to amalgamate sth; refuse / choose / begin to amalgamate; the amalgamating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to amalgamate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「混雜｜教學補註：to bring or combine together or with something else」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The amalgamated colleges constituted a university. （混雜）
詳細 · 紅寶書
amass
積聚｜教學補註：collect or gather
英文釋義：collect or gather; get or gather together
相似詞：accumulate, cumulate, conglomerate, gather, collect, compile
相反詞：spread
用法／搭配：核心義：to collect or gather。中文錨點：積聚｜教學補註：collect or gather。GRE tip: treat "amass" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to amass sth; refuse / choose / begin to amass; the amassing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to amass ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「積聚｜教學補註：collect or gather」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis. （積聚）
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ambidextrous
左右開弓的
英文釋義：左右開弓的
用法／搭配：左右開弓：寫程式也會溝通。
Example · TTS
Be ambidextrous: code and communicate. （左右開弓的）
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ambiguity
含糊；歧義
英文釋義：含糊；歧義
用法／搭配：收集前減少結局歧義。
Example · TTS
Reduce outcome ambiguity before collection. （含糊；歧義）
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ambiguous
模稜的
英文釋義：模稜的
用法／搭配：模稜題項摧毀評分者信度。
Example · TTS
Ambiguous items destroy interrater reliability. （模稜的）
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ambivalence
矛盾情感
英文釋義：矛盾情感
用法／搭配：報告對因果跳躍的矛盾情感。
Example · TTS
Report ambivalence about causal leaps. （矛盾情感）
詳細 · 救命800
ambivalent
adj. 矛盾的｜教學補註：having a mixture of opposing feelings
英文釋義：having a mixture of opposing feelings
相似詞：contradictory
相反詞：decisive, certain
派生詞：ambivalence n.
用法／搭配：an ambivalent attitude to marriage 對婚姻的矛盾心理
Example · TTS
Was ambivalent about having children. （矛盾的）
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ambivert
中間性格者
英文釋義：中間性格者
用法／搭配：中間性格主持讓會議公平。
Example · TTS
An ambivert facilitator keeps meetings fair. （中間性格者）
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amble
緩行
英文釋義：緩行
用法／搭配：考意錨點：緩行
Example · TTS
On the exam, amble most nearly means a sense of "緩行". （緩行）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ambush
埋伏｜教學補註：the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
英文釋義：the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise; wait in hiding to attack
相似詞：ambuscade, trap, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk
派生詞：ambusher n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise。中文錨點：埋伏｜教學補註：the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise。GRE tip: "ambush" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ambush of X; a sense / degree / lack of ambush; amid / despite ambush Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ambush of ______. （空格填入與「埋伏｜教學補註：the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ambush is crucial to understanding the argument. （埋伏）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
ameliorate
v. 改善｜教學補註：make it better or easier
英文釋義：make it better or easier
相似詞：refine, improve
相反詞：worsen, exacerbate
派生詞：ameliorative adj., amelioratory adj., amelioration n.
用法／搭配：ameliorate living standards 改善生活水平
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to ameliorate living standards. （改善）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
amenable
adj. 聽話的，順從的
英文釋義：readily brought to yield, submit, or cooperate
相似詞：compliant, docile, submissive, subservient, tractable
相反詞：defiant, rebellious, obstinate, stubborn, domineering, assertive, intractable
派生詞：amenability n., amenableness n.
用法／搭配：amenable children 乖孩子
Example · TTS
An amenable hospitalization should not result in untimely death. （聽話的，順從的）
詳細 · GRE3000
amenity
舒適｜教學補註：pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
英文釋義：pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
相似詞：agreeableness
相反詞：disagreeableness
用法／搭配：核心義：pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions。中文錨點：舒適｜教學補註：pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions。GRE tip: "amenity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the amenity of X; a sense / degree / lack of amenity; amid / despite amenity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the amenity of ______. （空格填入與「舒適｜教學補註：pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He discovered the amenities of reading at an early age. （舒適）
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amiable
親切隨和的
英文釋義：親切隨和的
用法／搭配：親切同事依然需要清楚標準。
Example · TTS
Amiable colleagues still need clear standards. （親切隨和的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
amity
友善｜教學補註：a cordial disposition
英文釋義：a cordial disposition; a state of friendship and cordiality
相似詞：cordiality
派生詞：amiable adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a cordial disposition。中文錨點：友善｜教學補註：a cordial disposition。GRE tip: "amity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the amity of X; a sense / degree / lack of amity; amid / despite amity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the amity of ______. （空格填入與「友善｜教學補註：a cordial disposition」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of amity is crucial to understanding the argument. （友善）
詳細 · 複習詞
amnesty
特赦｜教學補註：a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
英文釋義：a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment; a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
相似詞：pardon
用法／搭配：核心義：a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment。中文錨點：特赦｜教學補註：a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment。GRE tip: "amnesty" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the amnesty of X; a sense / degree / lack of amnesty; amid / despite amnesty Sentence frame: The debate turns on the amnesty of ______. （空格填入與「特赦｜教學補註：a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of amnesty is crucial to understanding the argument. （特赦）
詳細 · 救命800
amorphous
adj. 無固定形狀的
英文釋義：having no definite form
相似詞：shapeless
相反詞：structured, definite
用法／搭配：an amorphous cloud mass 一團無定形的雲
Example · TTS
Amorphous clouds of insects. （無固定形狀的）
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amplify
放大
英文釋義：放大
用法／搭配：考意錨點：放大
Example · TTS
On the exam, amplify most nearly means a sense of "放大". （放大）
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anachronism
時代錯誤；不合時宜
英文釋義：時代錯誤；不合時宜
用法／搭配：只接受傳真的同意書是時代錯置。
Example · TTS
A fax-only consent form is an anachronism. （時代錯誤；不合時宜）
詳細 · 救命800
anachronistic
adj. 時代錯誤的，穿越的
英文釋義：placed in a wrong time
相似詞：ahistorical
相反詞：contemporary, timely, historical
派生詞：anachronism n.
用法／搭配：anachronistic commentary 時代錯誤的評論
Example · TTS
English public schools are anachronistic. （時代錯誤的，穿越的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
anaerobic
厭氧的｜教學補註：living or active in the absence of free oxygen
英文釋義：living or active in the absence of free oxygen; not aerobic
相似詞：anaerobiotic
相反詞：aerobic
用法／搭配：核心義：living or active in the absence of free oxygen。中文錨點：厭氧的｜教學補註：living or active in the absence of free oxygen。GRE tip: "anaerobic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an anaerobic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather anaerobic; anaerobic enough to... Sentence frame: Her anaerobic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「厭氧的｜教學補註：living or active in the absence of free oxygen」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Isometric exercises are anaerobic. （厭氧的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
analgesia
陣痛的；麻木的
英文釋義：absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
派生詞：analgetic adj., analgesic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness。中文錨點：陣痛的；麻木的。GRE tip: "analgesia" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the analgesia of X; a sense / degree / lack of analgesia; amid / despite analgesia Sentence frame: The debate turns on the analgesia of ______. （空格填入與「陣痛的；麻木的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of analgesia is crucial to understanding the argument. （陣痛的；麻木的）
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analgesic
鎮痛劑｜教學補註：a medicine used to relieve pain
英文釋義：a medicine used to relieve pain; capable of relieving pain
相似詞：anodyne, painkiller, analgetic
派生詞：analgesia n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a medicine used to relieve pain。中文錨點：鎮痛劑｜教學補註：a medicine used to relieve pain。GRE tip: "analgesic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the analgesic of X; a sense / degree / lack of analgesic; amid / despite analgesic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the analgesic of ______. （空格填入與「鎮痛劑｜教學補註：a medicine used to relieve pain」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An analgesic effect. （鎮痛劑）
詳細 · 救命800
analogous
adj. 相似的｜教學補註：having qualities in common
英文釋義：having qualities in common
相似詞：comparable, parallel
相反詞：dissimilar, unrelated, heterologous, homologous, incomparable, oblique, perpendicular
派生詞：analogy n.
用法／搭配：A is analogous to B A 和 B 相似
Example · TTS
The wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous. （相似的）
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analogy
類比
英文釋義：類比
用法／搭配：牽強類比誤導多於教學。
Example · TTS
A strained analogy misleads more than it teaches. （類比）
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anarchy
無政府；混亂
英文釋義：無政府；混亂
用法／搭配：沒有鎖定日就開始分析無政府。
Example · TTS
Analysis anarchy starts without a lock date. （無政府；混亂）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
anathema
n. 令人討厭的人或事
英文釋義：something or someone that is hated
相似詞：detestation, antipathy, abhorrence
相反詞：affinity, sympathy
派生詞：anathematize v.
用法／搭配：violence is anathema to us 我們對暴力深惡痛絕
Example · TTS
He is an anathema to me. （令人討厭的人或事）
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anatomize
解剖；分析
英文釋義：dissect in order to analyze; analyze down to the smallest detail
相似詞：anatomise
派生詞：anatomy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to dissect in order to analyze。中文錨點：解剖；分析。GRE tip: treat "anatomize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to anatomize sth; refuse / choose / begin to anatomize; the anatomizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to anatomize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「解剖；分析」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Anatomize the bodies of the victims of this strange disease. （解剖；分析）
詳細 · 救命800
anchor
v. 紮根於｜教學補註：to be strongly connected with a particular system
英文釋義：to be strongly connected with a particular system
相似詞：mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin, anchorman
派生詞：anchorage n.
用法／搭配：anchored in the political mainstream 紮根於政治主流思想
Example · TTS
Anchor the lamppost in concrete. （紮根於）
詳細 · 紅寶書
anciliary
輔助的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：輔助的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "anciliary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the anciliary of X; a sense / degree / lack of anciliary; amid / despite anciliary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the anciliary of ______. （空格填入與「輔助的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of anciliary is crucial to understanding the argument. （輔助的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
ancillary
adj. 次要的，輔助的
英文釋義：of secondary importance
相似詞：accessory, adjunct, adjuvant, appurtenant, auxiliary
用法／搭配：ancillary staff 輔助人員
Example · TTS
An ancillary pump. （次要的，輔助的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
anemia
n. 缺少活力｜教學補註：lack of vitality
英文釋義：lack of vitality
相似詞：torpor, lethargy
相反詞：energy, vitality
派生詞：anemic adj.
用法／搭配：suffer from anemia 缺乏活力
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the suffer from anemia. （缺少活力）
詳細 · GRE3000
anemic
缺乏活力的
英文釋義：lacking vigor or energy; relating to anemia or suffering from anemia
相似詞：anaemic
派生詞：anemia n.
用法／搭配：核心義：lacking vigor or energy。中文錨點：缺乏活力的。GRE tip: "anemic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an anemic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather anemic; anemic enough to... Sentence frame: Her anemic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「缺乏活力的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An anemic attempt to hit the baseball. （缺乏活力的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
anesthetic
麻醉的；麻木的；鎮痛劑
英文釋義：a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations; relating to or producing insensibility
相似詞：anaesthetic
派生詞：anesthetize v., anesthetise v., anesthesia n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations。中文錨點：麻醉的；麻木的；鎮痛劑。GRE tip: "anesthetic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the anesthetic of X; a sense / degree / lack of anesthetic; amid / despite anesthetic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the anesthetic of ______. （空格填入與「麻醉的；麻木的；鎮痛劑」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The young girls are in a state of possession--blind and deaf and anesthetic. （麻醉的；麻木的；鎮痛劑）
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anglophile
親英者；英倫迷
英文釋義：親英者；英倫迷
用法／搭配：親英框架不是跨文化證明。
Example · TTS
Anglophile framing is not cross-cultural proof. （親英者；英倫迷）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
anguish
痛苦｜教學補註：extreme mental distress
英文釋義：extreme mental distress; extreme distress of body or mind
相似詞：torment, torture, pain, hurt
相反詞：pleasure, be well
用法／搭配：核心義：extreme mental distress。中文錨點：痛苦｜教學補註：extreme mental distress。GRE tip: "anguish" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the anguish of X; a sense / degree / lack of anguish; amid / despite anguish Sentence frame: The debate turns on the anguish of ______. （空格填入與「痛苦｜教學補註：extreme mental distress」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of anguish is crucial to understanding the argument. （痛苦）
詳細 · 複習詞
animadvert
譴責｜教學補註：express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
英文釋義：express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation; express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
相似詞：opine
派生詞：animadversion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation。中文錨點：譴責｜教學補註：express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation。GRE tip: treat "animadvert" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to animadvert sth; refuse / choose / begin to animadvert; the animadverting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to animadvert ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「譴責｜教學補註：express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Opponents continued to animadvert the proposal in public. （譴責）
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animalcule
微生物
英文釋義：微生物
用法／搭配：考意錨點：微生物
Example · TTS
On the exam, animalcule most nearly means a sense of "微生物". （微生物）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
animus
n. 敵意｜教學補註：a feeling of strong dislike
英文釋義：a feeling of strong dislike
相似詞：hostility, rancor
相反詞：goodwill, amity
形近詞：animus 敵意，基本意圖 ｜ unanimous 一致同意 ｜ magnanimous 寬宏大量
用法／搭配：harbor an animus toward someone 對某人懷有敵意
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the harbor an animus toward someone. （敵意）
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annal
編年紀錄
英文釋義：編年紀錄
用法／搭配：考意錨點：編年紀錄
Example · TTS
On the exam, annal most nearly means a sense of "編年紀錄". （編年紀錄）
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annals
編年史
英文釋義：編年史
用法／搭配：考意錨點：編年史
Example · TTS
On the exam, annals most nearly means a sense of "編年史". （編年史）
詳細 · 紅寶書
anneal
淬火；變強硬
英文釋義：bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
相似詞：temper, normalize
用法／搭配：核心義：to bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling。中文錨點：淬火；變強硬。GRE tip: treat "anneal" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to anneal sth; refuse / choose / begin to anneal; the annealing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to anneal ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「淬火；變強硬」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to anneal what they had once defended. （淬火；變強硬）
詳細 · 紅寶書
annihilate
殲滅｜教學補註：kill in large numbers
英文釋義：kill in large numbers
相似詞：eliminate, extinguish, eradicate, decimate
相反詞：necessitate, ignite
派生詞：annihilative adj., annihilation n., annihilator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to kill in large numbers。中文錨點：殲滅｜教學補註：kill in large numbers。GRE tip: treat "annihilate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to annihilate sth; refuse / choose / begin to annihilate; the annihilating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to annihilate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「殲滅｜教學補註：kill in large numbers」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to annihilate what they had once defended. （殲滅）
詳細 · 救命800
annul
v. 宣告無效｜教學補註：to declare invalid
英文釋義：to declare invalid
相似詞：disprove, nullify, invalidate
相反詞：validate, prove
派生詞：annulment n.
用法／搭配：annul the contract 廢除合同
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to annul the contract. （宣告無效）
詳細 · 救命800
anomalous
adj. 反常的｜教學補註：different from what is usual
英文釋義：different from what is usual
相似詞：aberrant, abnormal, atypical, peculiar
相反詞：normal, typical
派生詞：anomaly n., anomalousness n.
用法／搭配：a highly anomalous situation 極其反常的形勢
Example · TTS
Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe. （反常的）
詳細 · 救命800
antagonistic
adj. 對立的｜教學補註：unfriendly, hostile
英文釋義：unfriendly, hostile
相似詞：adversarial, opposed, dichotomous, contradictory
相反詞：friendly, supportive, conciliatory, synergistic, unopposed
派生詞：antagonize v. 引起反感
用法／搭配：an antagonistic attitude 對立的態度
Example · TTS
Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States. （對立的）
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antagonize
激怒；對抗
英文釋義：激怒；對抗
用法／搭配：不要用諷刺激怒審稿人。
Example · TTS
Do not antagonize reviewers with sarcasm. （激怒；對抗）
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antebellum
戰前的
英文釋義：戰前的
用法／搭配：改版前封存戰前程式碼。
Example · TTS
Archive antebellum code before the redesign. （戰前的）
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antecedent
先行的；前事；先行詞
英文釋義：先行的；前事；先行詞
用法／搭配：列出因果前事，不只相關。
Example · TTS
List causal antecedents, not just correlates. （先行的；前事；先行詞）
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antechamber
前廳；前室
英文釋義：前廳；前室
用法／搭配：用前室：主跑前先試跑。
Example · TTS
Use the antechamber: pilot before main run. （前廳；前室）
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antedate
早於；填早日期
英文釋義：早於；填早日期
用法／搭配：看到結果後不要倒填分析日期。
Example · TTS
Do not antedate analyses after seeing results. （早於；填早日期）
詳細 · 救命800
antediluvian
adj. 過時的｜教學補註：extremely old
英文釋義：extremely old
相似詞：old-fashioned, archaic
派生詞：antediluvial adj.
形近詞：delusion ｜ antediluvian 古老的
用法／搭配：antediluvian notions 過時的觀念
Example · TTS
A ramshackle antediluvian tenement. （過時的）
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antemeridian
午前的
英文釋義：午前的
用法／搭配：可能時安排午前鎖定。
Example · TTS
Schedule antemeridian locks when possible. （午前的）
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anterior
前面的；先前的
英文釋義：前面的；先前的
用法／搭配：把先前決策留在規程。
Example · TTS
Keep anterior decisions in the protocol. （前面的；先前的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
antheism
無神論者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：無神論者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "antheism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the antheism of X; a sense / degree / lack of antheism; amid / despite antheism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the antheism of ______. （空格填入與「無神論者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of antheism is crucial to understanding the argument. （無神論者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
anthem
聖歌｜教學補註：a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
英文釋義：a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school); a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
相似詞：hymn
用法／搭配：核心義：a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)。中文錨點：聖歌｜教學補註：a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)。GRE tip: "anthem" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the anthem of X; a sense / degree / lack of anthem; amid / despite anthem Sentence frame: The debate turns on the anthem of ______. （空格填入與「聖歌｜教學補註：a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of anthem is crucial to understanding the argument. （聖歌）
詳細 · 救命800
anthropogenic
adj. 人爲的｜教學補註：resulting from the influence of humans
英文釋義：resulting from the influence of humans
相似詞：caused by human
用法／搭配：anthropogenic degradation of the environment 人爲造成的環境惡化
Example · TTS
Consider this case: anthropogenic degradation of the environment. （人爲的）
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anthropomorphic
擬人的
英文釋義：擬人的
用法／搭配：避免說演算法有「意圖」的擬人主張。
Example · TTS
Avoid anthropomorphic claims about algorithms' 'intent'. （擬人的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
antic
可笑的；搞笑的
英文釋義：a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement; act as or like a clown
相似詞：joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on, clown
用法／搭配：核心義：a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement。中文錨點：可笑的；搞笑的。GRE tip: "antic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the antic of X; a sense / degree / lack of antic; amid / despite antic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the antic of ______. （空格填入與「可笑的；搞笑的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Hamlet's assumed antic disposition. （可笑的；搞笑的）
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anticipate
預期；預先處理
英文釋義：預期；預先處理
用法／搭配：在限制段落預先處理審稿疑慮。
Example · TTS
Anticipate reviewer concerns in the limitations section. （預期；預先處理）
詳細 · 紅寶書
anticlimactic
突然衰減｜教學補註：of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style
英文釋義：of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style; coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
相似詞：anticlimactical
相反詞：climactic
派生詞：anticlimax n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style。中文錨點：突然衰減｜教學補註：of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style。GRE tip: "anticlimactic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an anticlimactic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather anticlimactic; anticlimactic enough to... Sentence frame: Her anticlimactic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「突然衰減｜教學補註：of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Everything after the discovery of the murderer was anticlimactic. （突然衰減）
詳細 · 紅寶書
antidote
解藥｜教學補註：a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
英文釋義：a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
相似詞：counterpoison
用法／搭配：核心義：a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison。中文錨點：解藥｜教學補註：a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison。GRE tip: "antidote" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the antidote of X; a sense / degree / lack of antidote; amid / despite antidote Sentence frame: The debate turns on the antidote of ______. （空格填入與「解藥｜教學補註：a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of antidote is crucial to understanding the argument. （解藥）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
antipathy
反感；厭惡
英文釋義：a feeling of intense dislike; the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
相似詞：aversion, distaste
相反詞：affinity, sympathy
派生詞：antipathetic adj., antipathetical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of intense dislike。中文錨點：反感；厭惡。GRE tip: "antipathy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the antipathy of X; a sense / degree / lack of antipathy; amid / despite antipathy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the antipathy of ______. （空格填入與「反感；厭惡」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Cats were his greatest antipathy. （反感；厭惡）
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antiquarian
古文物的
英文釋義：古文物的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：古文物的
Example · TTS
On the exam, antiquarian most nearly means a sense of "古文物的". （古文物的）
詳細 · 救命800
antiquated
adj. 古老的，過時的
英文釋義：being out of style or fashion
相似詞：archaic, obsolete, outdated, outmoded
相反詞：current, modern
用法／搭配：antiquated methods of farming 已經過時的耕種技術
Example · TTS
Consider this case: antiquated methods of farming. （古老的，過時的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
antithesis
對立的｜教學補註：exact opposite
英文釋義：exact opposite; the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
派生詞：antithetic adj., antithetical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：exact opposite。中文錨點：對立的｜教學補註：exact opposite。GRE tip: "antithesis" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the antithesis of X; a sense / degree / lack of antithesis; amid / despite antithesis Sentence frame: The debate turns on the antithesis of ______. （空格填入與「對立的｜教學補註：exact opposite」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His theory is the antithesis of mine. （對立的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
antithetical
adj. 完全對立的
英文釋義：being in direct opposition
相似詞：contradictory, dichotomous, adversarial
派生詞：antithesis n.
用法／搭配：spiritual ideals seem antithetical to the materialism 精神上的理想境界同物質主義相牴觸
Example · TTS
Practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs. （完全對立的）
詳細 · 複習詞
aotocracy
獨裁｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：獨裁｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "aotocracy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the aotocracy of X; a sense / degree / lack of aotocracy; amid / despite aotocracy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the aotocracy of ______. （空格填入與「獨裁｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of aotocracy is crucial to understanding the argument. （獨裁）
詳細 · 紅寶書
apathetic
冷漠的｜教學補註：showing little or no emotion or animation
英文釋義：showing little or no emotion or animation; marked by a lack of interest
相似詞：indifferent
相反詞：concerned, caring
派生詞：apathy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：showing little or no emotion or animation。中文錨點：冷漠的｜教學補註：showing little or no emotion or animation。GRE tip: "apathetic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an apathetic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather apathetic; apathetic enough to... Sentence frame: Her apathetic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「冷漠的｜教學補註：showing little or no emotion or animation」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older. （冷漠的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞
apathy
冷漠｜教學補註：an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
英文釋義：an absence of emotion or enthusiasm; the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
相似詞：indifference, numbness, spiritlessness
相反詞：enthusiasm, interest
派生詞：apathetic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an absence of emotion or enthusiasm。中文錨點：冷漠｜教學補註：an absence of emotion or enthusiasm。GRE tip: "apathy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the apathy of X; a sense / degree / lack of apathy; amid / despite apathy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the apathy of ______. （空格填入與「冷漠｜教學補註：an absence of emotion or enthusiasm」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of apathy is crucial to understanding the argument. （冷漠）
詳細 · 紅寶書
aplomb
垂直｜教學補註：great coolness and composure under strain
英文釋義：great coolness and composure under strain
相似詞：assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid
相反詞：heat, warm
用法／搭配：核心義：great coolness and composure under strain。中文錨點：垂直｜教學補註：great coolness and composure under strain。GRE tip: "aplomb" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the aplomb of X; a sense / degree / lack of aplomb; amid / despite aplomb Sentence frame: The debate turns on the aplomb of ______. （空格填入與「垂直｜教學補註：great coolness and composure under strain」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of aplomb is crucial to understanding the argument. （垂直）
詳細 · GRE3000
apocalyptic
預言的｜教學補註：prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
英文釋義：prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom; of or relating to an apocalypse
相似詞：apocalyptical, revelatory
派生詞：Apocalypse n.
用法／搭配：核心義：prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom。中文錨點：預言的｜教學補註：prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom。GRE tip: "apocalyptic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an apocalyptic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather apocalyptic; apocalyptic enough to... Sentence frame: Her apocalyptic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「預言的｜教學補註：prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her apocalyptic approach to the evidence. （預言的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
apocryphal
n. 假的｜教學補註：well-known but probably not true
英文釋義：well-known but probably not true
相似詞：spurious, unauthentic, bogus, feigned, counterfeit
相反詞：genuine, authentic
派生詞：Apocrypha n.
形近詞：apocryphal 假的；僞造的 ｜ apoplectic 易怒的，中風的 ｜ prophetic 預言的 ｜ prophylactic 預防疾病的
用法／搭配：an apocryphal story 假故事
Example · TTS
The debate focused on an apocryphal story. （假的）
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apoplectic
大怒的
英文釋義：大怒的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：大怒的
Example · TTS
On the exam, apoplectic most nearly means a sense of "大怒的". （大怒的）
詳細 · GRE3000
apostasy
放棄信仰｜教學補註：the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party o...
英文釋義：the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes); the act of abandoning a party for cause
相似詞：renunciation, defection, tergiversation
用法／搭配：核心義：the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing be...。中文錨點：放棄信仰｜教學補註：the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party o。GRE tip: "apostasy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the apostasy of X; a sense / degree / lack of apostasy; amid / despite apostasy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the apostasy of ______. （空格填入與「放棄信仰｜教學補註：the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party o」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of apostasy is crucial to understanding the argument. （放棄信仰）
詳細 · 複習詞
apostate
背叛者；脫節者
英文釋義：a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.; not faithful to religion or party or cause
相似詞：deserter, renegade, turncoat, recreant, ratter
派生詞：apostatize v., apostatise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.。中文錨點：背叛者；脫節者。GRE tip: "apostate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the apostate of X; a sense / degree / lack of apostate; amid / despite apostate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the apostate of ______. （空格填入與「背叛者；脫節者」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a apostate in that debate. （背叛者；脫節者）
詳細 · GRE3000
appall
使驚恐｜教學補註：strike with disgust or revulsion
英文釋義：strike with disgust or revulsion; fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
相似詞：shock, offend, scandalize, scandalise, appal, outrage
相反詞：keep
用法／搭配：核心義：to strike with disgust or revulsion。中文錨點：使驚恐｜教學補註：strike with disgust or revulsion。GRE tip: treat "appall" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to appall sth; refuse / choose / begin to appall; the appalling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to appall ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使驚恐｜教學補註：strike with disgust or revulsion」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to appall what they had once defended. （使驚恐）
詳細 · 紅寶書
apparition
幽靈｜教學補註：a ghostly appearing figure
英文釋義：a ghostly appearing figure; the appearance of a ghostlike figure
相似詞：phantom, phantasm, phantasma, fantasm, specter, spectre
派生詞：appear v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a ghostly appearing figure。中文錨點：幽靈｜教學補註：a ghostly appearing figure。GRE tip: "apparition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the apparition of X; a sense / degree / lack of apparition; amid / despite apparition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the apparition of ______. （空格填入與「幽靈｜教學補註：a ghostly appearing figure」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter. （幽靈）
詳細 · 紅寶書
appease
平息；滿足
英文釋義：cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; overcome or allay
相似詞：pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, mollify, placate
相反詞：provoke, agitate
派生詞：appeasable adj., appeaser n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be more favorably inclined。中文錨點：平息；滿足。GRE tip: treat "appease" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to appease sth; refuse / choose / begin to appease; the appeasing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to appease ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「平息；滿足」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to appease what they had once defended. （平息；滿足）
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append
附加
英文釋義：附加
用法／搭配：把編碼簿附加到複現包。
Example · TTS
Append the codebook to the replication package. （附加）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
appendix
附錄；闌尾
英文釋義：附錄；闌尾
用法／搭配：長表放附錄。
Example · TTS
Put long tables in an appendix. （附錄；闌尾）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
appetizing
開胃的
英文釋義：開胃的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：開胃的
Example · TTS
On the exam, appetizing most nearly means a sense of "開胃的". （開胃的）
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applaud
鼓掌讚許
英文釋義：鼓掌讚許
用法／搭配：把勘誤當勇氣鼓掌。
Example · TTS
Applaud corrections as courage. （鼓掌讚許）
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apposite
貼切的
英文釋義：貼切的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：貼切的
Example · TTS
On the exam, apposite most nearly means a sense of "貼切的". （貼切的）
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appraisal
評估估價
英文釋義：評估估價
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：appraisal 約「評估估價」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: appraisal ~ 評估估價; keep the tone straight. （評估估價）
詳細 · 紅寶書
appraise
稱讚｜教學補註：evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
英文釋義：evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; consider in a comprehensive way
相似詞：measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, value, survey
相反詞：disesteem, disrespect
派生詞：appraiser n., appraisal n.
形近詞：appraise 評估 ｜ apprise 告知 ｜ aspersion 誹謗 ｜ asperity 嚴厲粗暴
用法／搭配：核心義：to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of。中文錨點：稱讚｜教學補註：evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of。GRE tip: treat "appraise" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to appraise sth; refuse / choose / begin to appraise; the appraising of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to appraise ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「稱讚｜教學補註：evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional. （稱讚）
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appraiser
估價師
英文釋義：估價師
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：appraiser 約「估價師」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: appraiser ~ 估價師; keep the tone straight. （估價師）
詳細 · 救命800
apprehend
v. 理解｜教學補註：to understand
英文釋義：to understand
相似詞：comprehend, grasp
派生詞：apprehensible adj., apprehensive adj., apprehension n., apprehender n.
形近詞：apprehend 理解，擔心，逮捕 ｜ reprehend 責罵 ｜ reprove 斥責 ｜ repine 抱怨不滿
用法／搭配：apprehend the importance of something 理解某事的重要性
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to apprehend the importance of something. （理解）
詳細 · GRE3000
apprehension
恐懼；理解
英文釋義：fearful expectation or anticipation; the cognitive condition of someone who understands
相似詞：apprehensiveness, dread, understanding, discernment, savvy, misgiving
派生詞：apprehend v.
用法／搭配：核心義：fearful expectation or anticipation。中文錨點：恐懼；理解。GRE tip: "apprehension" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the apprehension of X; a sense / degree / lack of apprehension; amid / despite apprehension Sentence frame: The debate turns on the apprehension of ______. （空格填入與「恐懼；理解」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The student looked around the examination room with apprehension. （恐懼；理解）
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apprehensive
憂慮的
英文釋義：憂慮的
用法／搭配：對方便樣本保持憂慮。
Example · TTS
Be apprehensive of convenience samples. （憂慮的）
詳細 · GRE3000
apprise
通知｜教學補註：inform (somebody) of something
英文釋義：inform (somebody) of something; make aware of
相似詞：advise, notify, apprize, instruct, appreciate, revalue
相反詞：depreciate
派生詞：apprisal n.
形近詞：appraise 評估 ｜ apprise 告知 ｜ aspersion 誹謗 ｜ asperity 嚴厲粗暴
用法／搭配：核心義：to inform (somebody) of something。中文錨點：通知｜教學補註：inform (somebody) of something。GRE tip: treat "apprise" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to apprise sth; refuse / choose / begin to apprise; the apprising of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to apprise ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「通知｜教學補註：inform (somebody) of something」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike? （通知）
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apprised
獲悉
英文釋義：獲悉
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：apprised 約「獲悉」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: apprised ~ 獲悉; keep the tone straight. （獲悉）
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approaching
接近中
英文釋義：接近中
用法／搭配：考意錨點：接近中
Example · TTS
On the exam, approaching most nearly means a sense of "接近中". （接近中）
詳細 · GRE3000
approbation
同意｜教學補註：official approval
英文釋義：official approval; official recognition or approval
相反詞：disapprobation
派生詞：approbate v., approve v.
形近詞：approbation 稱讚 ｜ opprobrious 辱罵的 ｜ opprobrium 譴責抨擊恥辱 ｜ apropos = apposite 合適的貼切的
用法／搭配：核心義：official approval。中文錨點：同意｜教學補註：official approval。GRE tip: "approbation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the approbation of X; a sense / degree / lack of approbation; amid / despite approbation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the approbation of ______. （空格填入與「同意｜教學補註：official approval」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of approbation is crucial to understanding the argument. （同意）
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appropriate
適當的；撥用
英文釋義：適當的；撥用
用法／搭配：選擇適當的損失函數。
Example · TTS
Choose an appropriate loss function. （適當的；撥用）
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appropriation
撥款；挪用
英文釋義：撥款；挪用
用法／搭配：沉默挪用他人程式碼需引用。
Example · TTS
Silent appropriation of others' code needs citation. （撥款；挪用）
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approval
批准
英文釋義：批准
用法／搭配：倫理批准不是科學證明。
Example · TTS
Ethics approval is not scientific proof. （批准）
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approve
批准
英文釋義：批准
用法／搭配：收集前批准規程。
Example · TTS
Approve protocols before collection. （批准）
詳細 · 紅寶書
apron
圍裙｜教學補註：a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and wor...
英文釋義：a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing; (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green
相似詞：proscenium, forestage
用法／搭配：核心義：a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing。中文錨點：圍裙｜教學補註：a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and wor。GRE tip: "apron" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the apron of X; a sense / degree / lack of apron; amid / despite apron Sentence frame: The debate turns on the apron of ______. （空格填入與「圍裙｜教學補註：a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and wor」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of apron is crucial to understanding the argument. （圍裙）
詳細 · 救命800
apropos
adj. 相關的，合適的
英文釋義：appropriate and relevant
相似詞：germane
相反詞：malapropos, irrelevant, extraneous
形近詞：approbation 稱讚 ｜ opprobrious 辱罵的 ｜ opprobrium 譴責抨擊恥辱 ｜ apropos = apposite 合適的貼切的
用法／搭配：apropos questions 相關問題
Example · TTS
Your letter arrived apropos. （相關的，合適的）
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aquamarine
海藍寶石色
英文釋義：海藍寶石色
用法／搭配：海藍簡報仍需誤差條。
Example · TTS
Aquamarine slides still need error bars. （海藍寶石色）
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aqueduct
高架引水渠
英文釋義：高架引水渠
用法／搭配：引水渠隱喻用來描述知識管線。
Example · TTS
The aqueduct metaphor describes knowledge pipelines. （高架引水渠）
詳細 · 紅寶書
aquiline
鷹的｜教學補註：curved down like an eagle's beak
英文釋義：curved down like an eagle's beak
相似詞：hooked
相反詞：undercharge, unhook
用法／搭配：核心義：curved down like an eagle's beak。中文錨點：鷹的｜教學補註：curved down like an eagle's beak。GRE tip: "aquiline" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an aquiline argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather aquiline; aquiline enough to... Sentence frame: Her aquiline ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「鷹的｜教學補註：curved down like an eagle's beak」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her aquiline approach to the evidence. （鷹的）
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arachnophobia
蜘蛛恐懼症
英文釋義：蜘蛛恐懼症
用法／搭配：蜘蛛恐懼玩笑課堂仍需同意。
Example · TTS
Arachnophobia jokes still need consent in class. （蜘蛛恐懼症）
詳細 · 紅寶書
arbitrate
裁決；仲裁
英文釋義：act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
相似詞：intercede, mediate, intermediate, liaise
相反詞：immediate, terminal
派生詞：arbitrative adj., arbitrable adj., arbitrement n., arbitrament n., arbiter n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to act between parties with a view to reconciling differences。中文錨點：裁決；仲裁。GRE tip: treat "arbitrate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to arbitrate sth; refuse / choose / begin to arbitrate; the arbitrating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to arbitrate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「裁決；仲裁」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to arbitrate what they had once defended. （裁決；仲裁）
詳細 · 紅寶書
arboreal
樹生的｜教學補註：of or relating to or formed by trees
英文釋義：of or relating to or formed by trees; inhabiting or frequenting trees
相似詞：arborical, arborary, arborous, arboreous, tree-living, arborescent
相反詞：nonarboreal
派生詞：arbor n.
形近詞：arboreal 樹棲的 ｜ avian 鳥類的 ~influenza ｜ arable 可耕種的 ~land
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to or formed by trees。中文錨點：樹生的｜教學補註：of or relating to or formed by trees。GRE tip: "arboreal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an arboreal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather arboreal; arboreal enough to... Sentence frame: Her arboreal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「樹生的｜教學補註：of or relating to or formed by trees」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Arboreal apes. （樹生的）
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arcane
adj. 難懂的｜教學補註：difficulty to understand
英文釋義：difficulty to understand
相似詞：esoteric, obscure, recondite, opaque, impenetrable
相反詞：accessible, commonplace, exoteric, simple, transparent, clear, penetrable
用法／搭配：the arcane language of the law 難懂的法律語言
Example · TTS
The arcane science of dowsing. （難懂的）
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arch
拱起；主要的
英文釋義：a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening; a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
相似詞：archway, curve, arc, condescending, patronizing, patronising
相反詞：straight line, boycott
用法／搭配：核心義：a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening。中文錨點：拱起；主要的。GRE tip: "arch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the arch of X; a sense / degree / lack of arch; amid / despite arch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the arch of ______. （空格填入與「拱起；主要的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory. （拱起；主要的）
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archaic
古老的
英文釋義：古老的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：古老的
Example · TTS
On the exam, archaic most nearly means a sense of "古老的". （古老的）
詳細 · GRE3000
archetype
榜樣｜教學補註：something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
英文釋義：something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
相似詞：original, pilot
相反詞：unoriginal
派生詞：archetypical adj., archetypal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies。中文錨點：榜樣｜教學補註：something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies。GRE tip: "archetype" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the archetype of X; a sense / degree / lack of archetype; amid / despite archetype Sentence frame: The debate turns on the archetype of ______. （空格填入與「榜樣｜教學補註：something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of archetype is crucial to understanding the argument. （榜樣）
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archive
檔案庫
英文釋義：檔案庫
用法／搭配：封存決策，不只資料集。
Example · TTS
Archive decisions, not only datasets. （檔案庫）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ardent
熱心的；熱情的
英文釋義：characterized by intense emotion; characterized by strong enthusiasm
相似詞：fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by intense emotion。中文錨點：熱心的；熱情的。GRE tip: "ardent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ardent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ardent; ardent enough to... Sentence frame: Her ardent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「熱心的；熱情的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
From rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes. （熱心的；熱情的）
詳細 · GRE3000
ardor
狂熱｜教學補註：a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
英文釋義：a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); intense feeling of love
相似詞：ardour, elan, zeal, fervor, fervour, fervency
相反詞：apathy, indifference
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)。中文錨點：狂熱｜教學補註：a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)。GRE tip: "ardor" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ardor of X; a sense / degree / lack of ardor; amid / despite ardor Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ardor of ______. （空格填入與「狂熱｜教學補註：a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They were imbued with a revolutionary ardor. （狂熱）
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arduous
艱巨的
英文釋義：艱巨的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：艱巨的
Example · TTS
On the exam, arduous most nearly means a sense of "艱巨的". （艱巨的）
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arid
乾旱的
英文釋義：乾旱的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：乾旱的
Example · TTS
On the exam, arid most nearly means a sense of "乾旱的". （乾旱的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
aristocracy
n. 貴族｜教學補註：people born in the highest social class
英文釋義：people born in the highest social class
相似詞：nobility, gentry
派生詞：aristocratic adj. 貴族的
用法／搭配：members of the aristocracy 貴族成員
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the members of the aristocracy. （貴族）
詳細 · 紅寶書
aristocratic
貴族的｜教學補註：belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
英文釋義：belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
相似詞：aristocratical, blue, blue-blooded, gentle, patrician
派生詞：aristocracy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy。中文錨點：貴族的｜教學補註：belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy。GRE tip: "aristocratic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an aristocratic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather aristocratic; aristocratic enough to... Sentence frame: Her aristocratic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「貴族的｜教學補註：belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Aristocratic Bostonians. （貴族的）
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arithmetic
算術
英文釋義：算術
用法／搭配：展示複合分數背後的算術。
Example · TTS
Show the arithmetic behind composite scores. （算術）
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armistice
停戰協定
英文釋義：停戰協定
用法／搭配：與無盡微調簽停戰。
Example · TTS
Sign an armistice with endless tweaking. （停戰協定）
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armor
盔甲
英文釋義：盔甲
用法／搭配：考意錨點：盔甲
Example · TTS
On the exam, armor most nearly means a sense of "盔甲". （盔甲）
詳細 · 救命800
arrest
v. 阻止｜教學補註：to stop a process
英文釋義：to stop a process
相似詞：apprehension, catch, collar, pinch, check, halt
相反詞：unhitch, disagree, start
派生詞：arresting adj.有吸引力的
用法／搭配：science cannot yet arrest the process of aging 科學不能阻止衰老
Example · TTS
The negotiations were in arrest. （阻止）
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arrogance
傲慢
英文釋義：傲慢
用法／搭配：對虛無的傲慢浪費世代。
Example · TTS
Arrogance about nulls wastes cohorts. （傲慢）
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arrogant
傲慢的
英文釋義：傲慢的
用法／搭配：傲慢語氣可能毁掉本來站得住的論證。
Example · TTS
An arrogant tone can sink an otherwise sound argument. （傲慢的）
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arrogate
僭取；擅據
英文釋義：僭取；擅據
用法／搭配：不要僭取他人程式碼功勞。
Example · TTS
Do not arrogate credit for others' code. （僭取；擅據）
詳細 · 紅寶書
arson
縱火罪｜教學補註：malicious burning to destroy property
英文釋義：malicious burning to destroy property
相似詞：incendiarism, fire-raising
派生詞：arsonist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：malicious burning to destroy property。中文錨點：縱火罪｜教學補註：malicious burning to destroy property。GRE tip: "arson" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the arson of X; a sense / degree / lack of arson; amid / despite arson Sentence frame: The debate turns on the arson of ______. （空格填入與「縱火罪｜教學補註：malicious burning to destroy property」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The British term for arson is fire-raising. （縱火罪）
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artful
做作的｜教學補註：not straightforward or candid
英文釋義：not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness; - David Cannadine; marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
相似詞：disingenuous
相反詞：artless, ingenuous
派生詞：artfulness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not straightforward or candid。中文錨點：做作的｜教學補註：not straightforward or candid。GRE tip: "artful" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an artful argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather artful; artful enough to... Sentence frame: Her artful ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「做作的｜教學補註：not straightforward or candid」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An artful choice of metaphors. （做作的）
詳細 · 救命800
articulate
v. 清楚地表達
英文釋義：express ideas or feelings clearly in words
相似詞：enunciate
相反詞：inarticulate, mute, unarticulated
派生詞：articulation n., articulative adj., articulatory adj., articulator n., articulateness n.
用法／搭配：articulate the unhappiness 清晰地表達痛苦
Example · TTS
An articulate orator. （清楚地表達）
詳細 · 紅寶書
artifice
詭計｜教學補註：a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
英文釋義：a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
相似詞：ruse
用法／搭配：核心義：a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)。中文錨點：詭計｜教學補註：a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)。GRE tip: "artifice" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the artifice of X; a sense / degree / lack of artifice; amid / despite artifice Sentence frame: The debate turns on the artifice of ______. （空格填入與「詭計｜教學補註：a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of artifice is crucial to understanding the argument. （詭計）
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artificial
人造的；矯揉的
英文釋義：人造的；矯揉的
用法／搭配：人為範疇可能把軟邊界實體化。
Example · TTS
Artificial categories can reify soft boundaries. （人造的；矯揉的）
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artless
淳樸的；自然的
英文釋義：characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious; simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
相似詞：ingenuous, uncultivated, uncultured
相反詞：artful, disingenuous
派生詞：artlessness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by an inability to mask your feelings。中文錨點：淳樸的；自然的。GRE tip: "artless" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an artless argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather artless; artless enough to... Sentence frame: Her artless ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「淳樸的；自然的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An artless translation. （淳樸的；自然的）
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ascend
上升；登上
英文釋義：上升；登上
用法／搭配：危機後她上升到領導位置。
Example · TTS
She ascended to leadership after the crisis. （上升；登上）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
ascetic
adj. 節制的｜教學補註：living without any physical pleasures
英文釋義：living without any physical pleasures
相似詞：austere, spartan
相反詞：hedonistic, indulgent, luxurious
派生詞：ascetical adj.
用法／搭配：an ascetic life 節制的生活
Example · TTS
Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it. （節制的）
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ascribe
歸因於｜教學補註：attribute or credit to
英文釋義：attribute or credit to
相似詞：impute, assign, attribute
派生詞：ascribable adj., ascription n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to attribute or credit to。中文錨點：歸因於｜教學補註：attribute or credit to。GRE tip: treat "ascribe" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ascribe sth; refuse / choose / begin to ascribe; the ascribing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ascribe ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「歸因於｜教學補註：attribute or credit to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to ascribe what they had once defended. （歸因於）
詳細 · GRE3000
aseptic
無菌的；冷漠的
英文釋義：free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
相似詞：sterile
相反詞：fertile
派生詞：asepsis n.
用法／搭配：核心義：free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms。中文錨點：無菌的；冷漠的。GRE tip: "aseptic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an aseptic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather aseptic; aseptic enough to... Sentence frame: Her aseptic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無菌的；冷漠的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Aseptic surgical instruments. （無菌的；冷漠的）
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ashen
灰白的
英文釋義：灰白的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：灰白的
Example · TTS
On the exam, ashen most nearly means a sense of "灰白的". （灰白的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
asinine
愚蠢的；驢的
英文釋義：devoid of intelligence
相似詞：fatuous, inane, mindless, vacuous
相反詞：meaningful, sensible, mindful
派生詞：asininity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：devoid of intelligence。中文錨點：愚蠢的；驢的。GRE tip: "asinine" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an asinine argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather asinine; asinine enough to... Sentence frame: Her asinine ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「愚蠢的；驢的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her asinine approach to the evidence. （愚蠢的；驢的）
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askew
adj. 歪的｜教學補註：not in a straight position
英文釋義：not in a straight position
相似詞：awry, oblique
相反詞：nominative, parallel, perpendicular
用法／搭配：the picture hangs askew 畫掛歪了
Example · TTS
Rugs lying askew. （歪的）
詳細 · GRE3000
asperity
粗魯｜教學補註：something hard to endure
英文釋義：something hard to endure; harshness of manner
相似詞：grimness, hardship, rigor, rigour, severity, severeness
相反詞：dullness
形近詞：appraise 評估 ｜ apprise 告知 ｜ aspersion 誹謗 ｜ asperity 嚴厲粗暴
用法／搭配：核心義：something hard to endure。中文錨點：粗魯｜教學補註：something hard to endure。GRE tip: "asperity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the asperity of X; a sense / degree / lack of asperity; amid / despite asperity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the asperity of ______. （空格填入與「粗魯｜教學補註：something hard to endure」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The asperity of northern winters. （粗魯）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
aspersion
誹謗；中傷
英文釋義：a disparaging remark; an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
相似詞：slur, calumny, slander, defamation, denigration, sprinkling
相反詞：focus
派生詞：asperse v.
形近詞：appraise 評估 ｜ apprise 告知 ｜ aspersion 誹謗 ｜ asperity 嚴厲粗暴
用法／搭配：核心義：a disparaging remark。中文錨點：誹謗；中傷。GRE tip: "aspersion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the aspersion of X; a sense / degree / lack of aspersion; amid / despite aspersion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the aspersion of ______. （空格填入與「誹謗；中傷」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion. （誹謗；中傷）
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assail
抨擊；襲擊
英文釋義：抨擊；襲擊
用法／搭配：抨擊虛弱設計，不是抨擊人。
Example · TTS
Assail weak designs, not people. （抨擊；襲擊）
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assault
攻擊
英文釋義：攻擊
用法／搭配：打擊 p 值黑客從模板開始。
Example · TTS
An assault on p-hacking starts with templates. （攻擊）
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assemble
組裝
英文釋義：組裝
用法／搭配：考意錨點：組裝
Example · TTS
On the exam, assemble most nearly means a sense of "組裝". （組裝）
詳細 · 紅寶書
assent
同意｜教學補註：agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
英文釋義：agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; to agree or express agreement
相似詞：acquiescence, accede, acquiesce
相反詞：dissent
派生詞：assentient adj., assenter n.
用法／搭配：核心義：agreement with a statement or proposal to do something。中文錨點：同意｜教學補註：agreement with a statement or proposal to do something。GRE tip: "assent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the assent of X; a sense / degree / lack of assent; amid / despite assent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the assent of ______. （空格填入與「同意｜教學補註：agreement with a statement or proposal to do something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The Maestro assented to the request for an encore. （同意）
詳細 · 救命800
assiduous
adj. 勤奮認真的
英文釋義：hard-working and careful
相似詞：industrious, diligent, sedulous
相反詞：lazy, negligent, careless
派生詞：assiduity n., assiduousness n.
用法／搭配：an assiduous PhD student 勤奮的博士生
Example · TTS
Her assiduous attempts to learn French. （勤奮認真的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
assoil
赦免；無罪
英文釋義：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
相似詞：acquit, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
相反詞：convict
用法／搭配：核心義：to pronounce not guilty of criminal charges。中文錨點：赦免；無罪。GRE tip: treat "assoil" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to assoil sth; refuse / choose / begin to assoil; the assoiling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to assoil ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「赦免；無罪」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to assoil what they had once defended. （赦免；無罪）
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assonant
諧音的
英文釋義：諧音的
用法／搭配：諧音口號不是分析。
Example · TTS
Assonant slogans are not analyses. （諧音的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
assorted
各種各樣的
英文釋義：keep company with; hang out with; arrange or order by classes or categories
相似詞：consort, associate, affiliate, assort, classify, class
相反詞：dissociate, declassify
用法／搭配：核心義：to keep company with。中文錨點：各種各樣的。GRE tip: treat "assorted" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to assorted sth; refuse / choose / begin to assorted; the assortedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to assorted ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「各種各樣的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
An arrangement of assorted spring flowers. （各種各樣的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
assuage
平息；緩和
英文釋義：cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; satisfy (thirst)
相似詞：pacify, lenify, conciliate, appease, mollify, placate
相反詞：intensify, aggravate
派生詞：assuagement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be more favorably inclined。中文錨點：平息；緩和。GRE tip: treat "assuage" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to assuage sth; refuse / choose / begin to assuage; the assuaging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to assuage ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「平息；緩和」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to assuage what they had once defended. （平息；緩和）
詳細 · 紅寶書
assualt
突襲；襲擊
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：突襲；襲擊。GRE tip: "assualt" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the assualt of X; a sense / degree / lack of assualt; amid / despite assualt Sentence frame: The debate turns on the assualt of ______. （空格填入與「突襲；襲擊」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of assualt is crucial to understanding the argument. （突襲；襲擊）
詳細 · 救命800
assume
v. 承擔｜教學補註：take on oneself
英文釋義：take on oneself
相似詞：undertake, shoulder
派生詞：assumptive adj., assumption n.
用法／搭配：assume responsibility 承擔責任
Example · TTS
When will the new President assume office? （承擔）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
assuming
高傲的；自大的
英文釋義：take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
相似詞：assume, presume, adopt, acquire, take, bear
相反詞：lose, abstain, disclaim, give, obviate, refuse, bull
用法／搭配：核心義：to take to be the case or to be true。中文錨點：高傲的；自大的。GRE tip: treat "assuming" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to assuming sth; refuse / choose / begin to assuming; the assuminging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to assuming ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「高傲的；自大的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
On a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide. （高傲的；自大的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
asterisk
星號｜教學補註：a star-shaped character * used in printing
英文釋義：a star-shaped character * used in printing; mark with an asterisk
相似詞：star
用法／搭配：核心義：a star-shaped character * used in printing。中文錨點：星號｜教學補註：a star-shaped character * used in printing。GRE tip: "asterisk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the asterisk of X; a sense / degree / lack of asterisk; amid / despite asterisk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the asterisk of ______. （空格填入與「星號｜教學補註：a star-shaped character * used in printing」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of asterisk is crucial to understanding the argument. （星號）
詳細 · 紅寶書
astigmatic
散光的｜教學補註：of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from...
英文釋義：of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
相反詞：anastigmatic
派生詞：astigmia n., astigmatism n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents ligh...。中文錨點：散光的｜教學補註：of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from。GRE tip: "astigmatic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an astigmatic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather astigmatic; astigmatic enough to... Sentence frame: Her astigmatic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「散光的｜教學補註：of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her astigmatic approach to the evidence. （散光的）
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astonishment
驚訝
英文釋義：驚訝
用法／搭配：考意錨點：驚訝
Example · TTS
On the exam, astonishment most nearly means a sense of "驚訝". （驚訝）
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astound
使震驚
英文釋義：使震驚
用法／搭配：虛無結果仍能震驚樂觀領域。
Example · TTS
Null results can still astound optimistic fields. （使震驚）
詳細 · 紅寶書
astray
誤入歧途｜教學補註：away from the right path or direction
英文釋義：away from the right path or direction; far from the intended target
相似詞：wide
相反詞：narrow
用法／搭配：核心義：away from the right path or direction。中文錨點：誤入歧途｜教學補註：away from the right path or direction。GRE tip: "astray" modifies how an action is done—often attitude or degree. 搭配：argue / speak / respond astray; astray enough; quite astray Sentence frame: She astray rejected the simplified reading. （對應中文語感：「誤入歧途｜教學補註：away from the right path or direction」。）
Example · TTS
A bullet went astray and killed a bystander. （誤入歧途）
詳細 · 紅寶書
astrology
占星術｜教學補註：a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun a...
英文釋義：a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
派生詞：astrological adj., astrologist n., astrologer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon。中文錨點：占星術｜教學補註：a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun a。GRE tip: "astrology" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the astrology of X; a sense / degree / lack of astrology; amid / despite astrology Sentence frame: The debate turns on the astrology of ______. （空格填入與「占星術｜教學補註：a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun a」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of astrology is crucial to understanding the argument. （占星術）
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astronaut
太空人
英文釋義：太空人
用法／搭配：在測試環境當邊界案例太空人。
Example · TTS
Be an astronaut of edge cases in staging. （太空人）
詳細 · 救命800
astute
adj. 精明的｜教學補註：notice and understand clearly
英文釋義：notice and understand clearly
相似詞：shrewd, canny, savvy
相反詞：naive, obtuse
派生詞：astuteness n.
用法／搭配：astute investments 精明的投資
Example · TTS
An astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease. （精明的）
詳細 · 複習詞
atheism
無神論者｜教學補註：the doctrine or belief that there is no God
英文釋義：the doctrine or belief that there is no God; a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
相似詞：godlessness
相反詞：theism
派生詞：atheistic adj., atheist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the doctrine or belief that there is no God。中文錨點：無神論者｜教學補註：the doctrine or belief that there is no God。GRE tip: "atheism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the atheism of X; a sense / degree / lack of atheism; amid / despite atheism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the atheism of ______. （空格填入與「無神論者｜教學補註：the doctrine or belief that there is no God」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of atheism is crucial to understanding the argument. （無神論者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
atonal
單調的｜教學補註：characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality
英文釋義：characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality
相似詞：unkeyed
相反詞：tonal
派生詞：atonality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality。中文錨點：單調的｜教學補註：characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality。GRE tip: "atonal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an atonal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather atonal; atonal enough to... Sentence frame: Her atonal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「單調的｜教學補註：characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her atonal approach to the evidence. （單調的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
atone
贖罪；彌補
英文釋義：make amends for; turn away from sin or do penitence
相似詞：expiate, aby, abye, repent
派生詞：atonement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make amends for。中文錨點：贖罪；彌補。GRE tip: treat "atone" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to atone sth; refuse / choose / begin to atone; the atoning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to atone ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「贖罪；彌補」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to atone what they had once defended. （贖罪；彌補）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
atrocious
殘暴的｜教學補註：shockingly brutal or cruel
英文釋義：shockingly brutal or cruel; exceptionally bad or displeasing
相似詞：flagitious, grievous, monstrous, abominable, awful, dreadful
相反詞：nice
派生詞：atrocity n., atrociousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：shockingly brutal or cruel。中文錨點：殘暴的｜教學補註：shockingly brutal or cruel。GRE tip: "atrocious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an atrocious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather atrocious; atrocious enough to... Sentence frame: Her atrocious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「殘暴的｜教學補註：shockingly brutal or cruel」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An atrocious automobile accident. （殘暴的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
atrocity
殘暴；兇暴
英文釋義：the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane; an act of atrocious cruelty
相似詞：atrociousness, barbarity, barbarousness, heinousness, inhumanity
相反詞：humaneness
派生詞：atrocious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane。中文錨點：殘暴；兇暴。GRE tip: "atrocity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the atrocity of X; a sense / degree / lack of atrocity; amid / despite atrocity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the atrocity of ______. （空格填入與「殘暴；兇暴」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of atrocity is crucial to understanding the argument. （殘暴；兇暴）
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atrophy
萎縮
英文釋義：萎縮
用法／搭配：考意錨點：萎縮
Example · TTS
On the exam, atrophy most nearly means a sense of "萎縮". （萎縮）
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attention
注意
英文釋義：注意
用法／搭配：擁擠文獻裡注意力是稀缺資源。
Example · TTS
Attention is a scarce resource in crowded literatures. （注意）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800、紅寶書
attenuate
減弱；稀薄的
英文釋義：to lessen
相似詞：weaken, devalue
相反詞：strengthen, intensify, escalate, appreciate
派生詞：attenuation n., attenuator n.
形近詞：tenuous 稀薄的纖細的膚淺的貧乏的 ｜ tenacious 黏住的，緊握的，堅決的，頑固的，頑強的 = pertinacious ｜ tenable 站得住腳的 ｜ attenuate 削弱
用法／搭配：an investment attenuated by inflation 一項因通貨膨脹而貶值的投資
Example · TTS
They had to an investment attenuated by inflation. （減弱；稀薄的）
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attest
證明；表明
英文釋義：證明；表明
用法／搭配：證明排除已預先指定。
Example · TTS
Attest that exclusions were pre-specified. （證明；表明）
詳細 · 紅寶書
attire
着裝；盛裝
英文釋義：clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
相似詞：garb, dress, overdress, prink
相反詞：dress down, underdress
用法／搭配：核心義：clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion。中文錨點：着裝；盛裝。GRE tip: "attire" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the attire of X; a sense / degree / lack of attire; amid / despite attire Sentence frame: The debate turns on the attire of ______. （空格填入與「着裝；盛裝」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Formal attire. （着裝；盛裝）
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attract
吸引
英文釋義：吸引
用法／搭配：清楚的論旨能吸引細心的讀者。
Example · TTS
Clear theses attract careful readers. （吸引）
詳細 · 紅寶書
attrition
磨損；摩擦
英文釋義：erosion by friction; the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
相似詞：abrasion, corrasion, detrition, grinding, contrition, contriteness
派生詞：attritional adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：erosion by friction。中文錨點：磨損；摩擦。GRE tip: "attrition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the attrition of X; a sense / degree / lack of attrition; amid / despite attrition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the attrition of ______. （空格填入與「磨損；摩擦」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A war of attrition. （磨損；摩擦）
詳細 · 救命800
attune
v. 使協調｜教學補註：to bring into harmony
英文釋義：to bring into harmony
相似詞：accommodate, coordinate
相反詞：disoblige
用法／搭配：attune businesses to changing trends 使企業與變化的趨勢相協調
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to attune businesses to changing trends. （使協調）
詳細 · 救命800
audacious
adj. 大膽的｜教學補註：fearless
英文釋義：fearless
相似詞：brave, dauntless, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing
相反詞：timid, cautious
派生詞：audacity n.大膽
用法／搭配：an audacious plan 大膽的計劃
Example · TTS
An audacious interpretation of two Jacobean dramas. （大膽的）
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audience
觀眾
英文釋義：觀眾
用法／搭配：考意錨點：觀眾
Example · TTS
On the exam, audience most nearly means a sense of "觀眾". （觀眾）
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audiophile
音響迷
英文釋義：音響迷
用法／搭配：音響迷裝備修不好嘈雜設計。
Example · TTS
Audiophile gear cannot fix a noisy design. （音響迷）
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augment
增加
英文釋義：增加
用法／搭配：考意錨點：增加
Example · TTS
On the exam, augment most nearly means a sense of "增加". （增加）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
auguary
預言的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：預言的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "auguary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the auguary of X; a sense / degree / lack of auguary; amid / despite auguary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the auguary of ______. （空格填入與「預言的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of auguary is crucial to understanding the argument. （預言的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
august
adj. 威嚴的｜教學補註：having a formal and impressive quality
英文釋義：having a formal and impressive quality
相似詞：imposing, solemn
用法／搭配：an august mansion 威嚴的大廈
Example · TTS
Of august lineage. （威嚴的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
auspices
贊助；保護
英文釋義：kindly endorsement and guidance; (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
相似詞：protection, aegis, augur, auspex, auspice
用法／搭配：核心義：kindly endorsement and guidance。中文錨點：贊助；保護。GRE tip: "auspices" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the auspices of X; a sense / degree / lack of auspices; amid / despite auspices Sentence frame: The debate turns on the auspices of ______. （空格填入與「贊助；保護」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The tournament was held under the auspices of the city council. （贊助；保護）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
auspicious
有利的；吉祥的
英文釋義：auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
相反詞：inauspicious
派生詞：auspiciousness n.
形近詞：ominous 凶兆的 ｜ auspicious 吉利的；有利的 ｜ propitious 吉利的；適當的
用法／搭配：核心義：auguring favorable circumstances and good luck。中文錨點：有利的；吉祥的。GRE tip: "auspicious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an auspicious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather auspicious; auspicious enough to... Sentence frame: Her auspicious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有利的；吉祥的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An auspicious beginning for the campaign. （有利的；吉祥的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
austere
adj. 簡樸的｜教學補註：simple
英文釋義：simple; avoiding physical pleasure
相似詞：abstemious, spartan
相反詞：luxurious, indulgent, gluttonous
派生詞：austereness n., austerity n.
用法／搭配：austere life in troop 部隊中樸素的生活
Example · TTS
A desert nomad's austere life. （簡樸的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
austerity
樸素；簡樸
英文釋義：the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
相似詞：asceticism, nonindulgence
派生詞：austere adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)。中文錨點：樸素；簡樸。GRE tip: "austerity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the austerity of X; a sense / degree / lack of austerity; amid / despite austerity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the austerity of ______. （空格填入與「樸素；簡樸」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of austerity is crucial to understanding the argument. （樸素；簡樸）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
autobiography
自傳
英文釋義：自傳
用法／搭配：方法自傳應列出分叉。
Example · TTS
Methods autobiography should list forks. （自傳）
詳細 · 紅寶書
autocracy
獨裁｜教學補註：a political system governed by a single individual
英文釋義：a political system governed by a single individual; a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
相似詞：autarchy
用法／搭配：核心義：a political system governed by a single individual。中文錨點：獨裁｜教學補註：a political system governed by a single individual。GRE tip: "autocracy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the autocracy of X; a sense / degree / lack of autocracy; amid / despite autocracy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the autocracy of ______. （空格填入與「獨裁｜教學補註：a political system governed by a single individual」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of autocracy is crucial to understanding the argument. （獨裁）
詳細 · 紅寶書
autocrat
獨裁者｜教學補註：a cruel and oppressive dictator
英文釋義：a cruel and oppressive dictator
相似詞：tyrant, despot
派生詞：autocratic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a cruel and oppressive dictator。中文錨點：獨裁者｜教學補註：a cruel and oppressive dictator。GRE tip: "autocrat" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the autocrat of X; a sense / degree / lack of autocrat; amid / despite autocrat Sentence frame: The debate turns on the autocrat of ______. （空格填入與「獨裁者｜教學補註：a cruel and oppressive dictator」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of autocrat is crucial to understanding the argument. （獨裁者）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
autocratic
獨裁的
英文釋義：獨裁的
用法／搭配：無審查的獨裁編輯禁止。
Example · TTS
Autocratic edits without review are banned. （獨裁的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
autonomous
自主的
英文釋義：自主的
用法／搭配：自主團隊仍每晚同步。
Example · TTS
Autonomous teams still sync nightly. （自主的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
autonomy
自主；自治
英文釋義：自主；自治
用法／搭配：給分析師回報錯誤的自主權。
Example · TTS
Grant analysts autonomy to report errors. （自主；自治）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
autopsy
驗屍；事後剖析
英文釋義：驗屍；事後剖析
用法／搭配：對失敗上線做無責事後剖析。
Example · TTS
Run a blameless autopsy on the failed launch. （驗屍；事後剖析）
詳細 · 救命800
avant
adj. 先鋒派的｜教學補註：extremely modern and often seems strange or slightly shocking
英文釋義：extremely modern and often seems strange or slightly shocking
相似詞：cutting-edge, progressive, pioneering
相反詞：conservative, regressive
用法／搭配：a controversial avant-garde composer 一位頗有爭議的先鋒派作曲家
Example · TTS
It was a controversial avant-garde composer. （先鋒派的）
詳細 · GRE3000
avarice
貪婪的｜教學補註：reprehensible acquisitiveness
英文釋義：reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins); extreme greed for material wealth
相似詞：greed, covetousness, rapacity, avaritia, avariciousness, cupidity
相反詞：generosity, liberality
派生詞：avaricious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：reprehensible acquisitiveness。中文錨點：貪婪的｜教學補註：reprehensible acquisitiveness。GRE tip: "avarice" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the avarice of X; a sense / degree / lack of avarice; amid / despite avarice Sentence frame: The debate turns on the avarice of ______. （空格填入與「貪婪的｜教學補註：reprehensible acquisitiveness」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a avarice in that debate. （貪婪的）
詳細 · 救命800
avaricious
adj. 貪婪的｜教學補註：unfriendly
英文釋義：unfriendly
相似詞：greedy, rapacious, acquisitive, voracious
相反詞：unacquisitive, indifferent, satiated
派生詞：avarice n.貪婪
用法／搭配：an avaricious robber 貪婪的強盜
Example · TTS
They are avaricious and will do anything for money. （貪婪的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
avenue
大道；途徑
英文釋義：大道；途徑
用法／搭配：預註冊是可信度途徑之一。
Example · TTS
Preregistration is one avenue to credibility. （大道；途徑）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
aver
聲稱爲真｜教學補註：report or maintain
英文釋義：report or maintain; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
相似詞：allege, say, affirm, verify, assert, avow
相反詞：negate, disavow
派生詞：averment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to report or maintain。中文錨點：聲稱爲真｜教學補註：report or maintain。GRE tip: treat "aver" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to aver sth; refuse / choose / begin to aver; the averring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to aver ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「聲稱爲真｜教學補註：report or maintain」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to aver what they had once defended. （聲稱爲真）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
averse
厭惡的；不願的
英文釋義：厭惡的；不願的
用法／搭配：厭惡風險的編輯可能過度看重新奇。
Example · TTS
Risk-averse editors may over-weight novelty. （厭惡的；不願的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
aversion
厭惡｜教學補註：a feeling of intense dislike
英文釋義：a feeling of intense dislike; the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
相似詞：antipathy, distaste, averting
相反詞：affinity, liking
派生詞：avert v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of intense dislike。中文錨點：厭惡｜教學補註：a feeling of intense dislike。GRE tip: "aversion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the aversion of X; a sense / degree / lack of aversion; amid / despite aversion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the aversion of ______. （空格填入與「厭惡｜教學補註：a feeling of intense dislike」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of aversion is crucial to understanding the argument. （厭惡）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
avert
避免；防止
英文釋義：prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; turn away or aside
相似詞：debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avoid
相反詞：necessitate, require, confront, validate
派生詞：avertible adj., avertable adj., aversion n.
形近詞：avert 防止避免，移開 ｜ advert v.注意到，提到 n.廣告 ｜ advent n.出現到來 ｜ adventitious 偶然的，外來的~virus
用法／搭配：核心義：to prevent the occurrence of。中文錨點：避免；防止。GRE tip: treat "avert" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to avert sth; refuse / choose / begin to avert; the averting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to avert ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「避免；防止」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
They averted their eyes when the King entered. （避免；防止）
詳細 · 紅寶書
avocation
副業；業餘愛好
英文釋義：an auxiliary activity
相似詞：by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline
派生詞：avocational adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an auxiliary activity。中文錨點：副業；業餘愛好。GRE tip: "avocation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the avocation of X; a sense / degree / lack of avocation; amid / despite avocation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the avocation of ______. （空格填入與「副業；業餘愛好」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of avocation is crucial to understanding the argument. （副業；業餘愛好）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
avow
宣佈｜教學補註：to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
英文釋義：to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
相似詞：affirm, verify, assert, aver, swan, swear
相反詞：disavow
派生詞：avower n., avowal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true。中文錨點：宣佈｜教學補註：to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true。GRE tip: treat "avow" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to avow sth; refuse / choose / begin to avow; the avowwing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to avow ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「宣佈｜教學補註：to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to avow what they had once defended. （宣佈）
詳細 · 紅寶書
awry
彎曲的｜教學補註：turned or twisted toward one side
英文釋義：turned or twisted toward one side; - G.K.Chesterton; not functioning properly
相似詞：askew, cockeyed, lopsided, wonky, skew-whiff, amiss
相反詞：perfectly
用法／搭配：核心義：turned or twisted toward one side。中文錨點：彎曲的｜教學補註：turned or twisted toward one side。GRE tip: "awry" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an awry argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather awry; awry enough to... Sentence frame: Her awry ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「彎曲的｜教學補註：turned or twisted toward one side」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry. （彎曲的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
azure
深藍色的｜教學補註：a light shade of blue
英文釋義：a light shade of blue; color azure
相似詞：cerulean, sapphire, lazuline, sky-blue
用法／搭配：核心義：a light shade of blue。中文錨點：深藍色的｜教學補註：a light shade of blue。GRE tip: "azure" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the azure of X; a sense / degree / lack of azure; amid / despite azure Sentence frame: The debate turns on the azure of ______. （空格填入與「深藍色的｜教學補註：a light shade of blue」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Morning azured the village. （深藍色的）