152 詞
詳細 · 紅寶書
obdurate
頑固的｜教學補註：stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
英文釋義：stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing; showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
相似詞：cussed, obstinate, unrepentant, flinty, flint, granitic
相反詞：flexible, yielding
用法／搭配：核心義：stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing。中文錨點：頑固的｜教學補註：stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing。GRE tip: "obdurate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an obdurate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather obdurate; obdurate enough to... Sentence frame: Her obdurate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「頑固的｜教學補註：stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The child's misery would move even the most obdurate heart. （頑固的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
obedient
順從的｜教學補註：dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
英文釋義：dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; ; ; ; - Edmund Burke
相反詞：disobedient
派生詞：obedience n., obey v.
用法／搭配：核心義：dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority。中文錨點：順從的｜教學補註：dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority。GRE tip: "obedient" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an obedient argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather obedient; obedient enough to... Sentence frame: Her obedient ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「順從的｜教學補註：dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened. （順從的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
obeisance
n. 尊重｜教學補註：respect
英文釋義：respect
相似詞：homage
相反詞：disobedience
派生詞：obey v.
用法／搭配：pay obeisance to the Prince 對王子表示尊敬
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the pay obeisance to the Prince. （尊重）
詳細 · 救命800
obfuscate
v. 使困惑｜教學補註：make something unclear
英文釋義：make something unclear
相似詞：baffle, mystify, confound, obscure, muddle
相反詞：clarify, elucidate, demystify
派生詞：obfuscation n.
形近詞：obtrusive 突出顯眼的 ｜ obfuscate 使困惑 ｜ obstruct 堵塞，阻止妨礙
用法／搭配：obfuscate the readers 讓讀者困惑
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to obfuscate the readers. （使困惑）
詳細 · 重要詞
objurgation
非難，責罵
英文釋義：rebuking a person harshly
相似詞：chiding, scolding, tongue-lashing
派生詞：objurgate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：rebuking a person harshly。中文錨點：非難，責罵。GRE tip: "objurgation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the objurgation of X; a sense / degree / lack of objurgation; amid / despite objurgation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the objurgation of ______. （空格填入與「非難，責罵」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a objurgation in that debate. （非難，責罵）
詳細 · 紅寶書
obligatory
強迫的；義務的
英文釋義：morally or legally constraining or binding; required by obligation or compulsion or convention
相反詞：optional
用法／搭配：核心義：morally or legally constraining or binding。中文錨點：強迫的；義務的。GRE tip: "obligatory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an obligatory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather obligatory; obligatory enough to... Sentence frame: Her obligatory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「強迫的；義務的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
He made all the obligatory apologies. （強迫的；義務的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
oblige
強迫；迫使
英文釋義：force somebody to do something; bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
相似詞：compel, obligate, bind, hold, accommodate
相反詞：disoblige
派生詞：obligation n., obliger n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to force somebody to do something。中文錨點：強迫；迫使。GRE tip: treat "oblige" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to oblige sth; refuse / choose / begin to oblige; the obliging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to oblige ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「強迫；迫使」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
We had to oblige him. （強迫；迫使）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
obliging
樂於助人的
英文釋義：force somebody to do something; bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
相似詞：compel, oblige, obligate, bind, hold, accommodate
相反詞：disoblige
派生詞：obligingness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to force somebody to do something。中文錨點：樂於助人的。GRE tip: treat "obliging" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to obliging sth; refuse / choose / begin to obliging; the obliginging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to obliging ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「樂於助人的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave. （樂於助人的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
oblique
傾斜的｜教學補註：any grammatical case other than the nominative
英文釋義：any grammatical case other than the nominative; a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
相似詞：devious
相反詞：nominative, parallel, perpendicular
派生詞：obliqueness n., obliquity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：any grammatical case other than the nominative。中文錨點：傾斜的｜教學補註：any grammatical case other than the nominative。GRE tip: "oblique" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the oblique of X; a sense / degree / lack of oblique; amid / despite oblique Sentence frame: The debate turns on the oblique of ______. （空格填入與「傾斜的｜教學補註：any grammatical case other than the nominative」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base. （傾斜的）
詳細 · 救命800
obliterate
v. 消除｜教學補註：to remove from existence
英文釋義：to remove from existence
相似詞：efface, expunge
派生詞：obliterable adj., obliteration n., obliterator n.
形近詞：obviate 消除，使沒必要 ｜ obliterate 徹底消除破壞 ｜ oblivious 遺忘的，不注意的
用法／搭配：obliterate something from one’s memory 把某事從記憶裏消除
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to obliterate something from one’s memory. （消除）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
oblivious
adj. 沒有意識到的
英文釋義：unaware of something
相似詞：incognizant, insensible, unconscious, unwitting
相反詞：aware, sensible, conscious, witting
派生詞：obliviousness n., oblivion n.
形近詞：obviate 消除，使沒必要 ｜ obliterate 徹底消除破壞 ｜ oblivious 遺忘的，不注意的
用法／搭配：oblivious to pain 感覺不到疼痛
Example · TTS
Oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform. （沒有意識到的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
obloquy
n. 辱罵｜教學補註：strong public criticism
英文釋義：strong public criticism
相似詞：fulmination, invective, vituperation, objurgation
相反詞：praise, eulogy
用法／搭配：she unleashed a torrent of obloquy on her opponent 她滔滔不絕地辱罵了對手一頓
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the she unleashed a torrent of obloquy on her opponent. （辱罵）
詳細 · 紅寶書
obnoxious
討厭的｜教學補註：causing disapproval or protest
英文釋義：causing disapproval or protest
相似詞：objectionable
派生詞：obnoxiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：causing disapproval or protest。中文錨點：討厭的｜教學補註：causing disapproval or protest。GRE tip: "obnoxious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an obnoxious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather obnoxious; obnoxious enough to... Sentence frame: Her obnoxious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「討厭的｜教學補註：causing disapproval or protest」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her obnoxious approach to the evidence. （討厭的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
obscure
晦澀的；遮掩
英文釋義：晦澀的；遮掩
用法／搭配：行話會遮掩簡單設計缺陷。
Example · TTS
Jargon can obscure a simple design flaw. （晦澀的；遮掩）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
obsequious
諂媚的｜教學補註：attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
英文釋義：attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery; attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
相似詞：bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish
相反詞：assertive, domineering
派生詞：obsequiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery。中文錨點：諂媚的｜教學補註：attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery。GRE tip: "obsequious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an obsequious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather obsequious; obsequious enough to... Sentence frame: Her obsequious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「諂媚的｜教學補註：attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Obsequious shop assistants. （諂媚的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
observance
遵守｜教學補註：the act of observing
英文釋義：the act of observing; taking a patient look; a formal event performed on a special occasion
相似詞：observation, watching, ceremony, ceremonial, notice, honoring
相反詞：nonobservance
派生詞：observe v., observant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of observing。中文錨點：遵守｜教學補註：the act of observing。GRE tip: "observance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the observance of X; a sense / degree / lack of observance; amid / despite observance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the observance of ______. （空格填入與「遵守｜教學補註：the act of observing」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of observance is crucial to understanding the argument. （遵守）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
observatory
觀察所
英文釋義：觀察所
用法／搭配：為規程漂移建觀察塔。
Example · TTS
Build an observatory for protocol drift. （觀察所）
詳細 · 紅寶書
obsessive
沉迷的｜教學補註：a person who has obsessions
英文釋義：a person who has obsessions; characterized by or constituting an obsession
相似詞：obsessional
派生詞：obsessivity n., obsessiveness n., obsess v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who has obsessions。中文錨點：沉迷的｜教學補註：a person who has obsessions。GRE tip: "obsessive" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the obsessive of X; a sense / degree / lack of obsessive; amid / despite obsessive Sentence frame: The debate turns on the obsessive of ______. （空格填入與「沉迷的｜教學補註：a person who has obsessions」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Obsessive gambling. （沉迷的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
obsolescent
過時的；遺棄的
英文釋義：becoming obsolete
派生詞：obsolescence n., obsolesce v.
用法／搭配：核心義：becoming obsolete。中文錨點：過時的；遺棄的。GRE tip: "obsolescent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an obsolescent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather obsolescent; obsolescent enough to... Sentence frame: Her obsolescent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「過時的；遺棄的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her obsolescent approach to the evidence. （過時的；遺棄的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
obsolete
淘汰的
英文釋義：淘汰的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：淘汰的
Example · TTS
On the exam, obsolete most nearly means a sense of "淘汰的". （淘汰的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
obstacle
障礙
英文釋義：障礙
用法／搭配：付費牆仍是綜整障礙。
Example · TTS
Paywalls remain an obstacle to synthesis. （障礙）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
obstinacy
固執｜教學補註：the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
英文釋義：the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome; resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
相似詞：stubbornness, obstinance, mulishness, bullheadedness, pigheadedness, self-will
用法／搭配：核心義：the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome。中文錨點：固執｜教學補註：the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome。GRE tip: "obstinacy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the obstinacy of X; a sense / degree / lack of obstinacy; amid / despite obstinacy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the obstinacy of ______. （空格填入與「固執｜教學補註：the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of obstinacy is crucial to understanding the argument. （固執）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
obstinate
adj. 固執的｜教學補註：refusing to change your opinions
英文釋義：refusing to change your opinions
相似詞：adamant, intransigent, obdurate, refractory
相反詞：compliant, flexible, docile, compromising, yielding, manageable, obedient
派生詞：obstinance n.
形近詞：obtrude = intrude 闖入打擾 ｜ obscure 難解的晦澀的 obstreperous 難管束的，喧囂的 ｜ obtuse 遲鈍的愚蠢的 ｜ obstinate = obdurate 頑固的
用法／搭配：obstinate resistance to change 固執抵制改變
Example · TTS
An obstinate child with a violent temper. （固執的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
obstreperous
吵鬧的｜教學補註：noisily and stubbornly defiant
英文釋義：noisily and stubbornly defiant; boisterously and noisily aggressive
派生詞：obstreperousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：noisily and stubbornly defiant。中文錨點：吵鬧的｜教學補註：noisily and stubbornly defiant。GRE tip: "obstreperous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an obstreperous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather obstreperous; obstreperous enough to... Sentence frame: Her obstreperous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「吵鬧的｜教學補註：noisily and stubbornly defiant」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Kept up an obstreperous clamor. （吵鬧的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
obstruct
阻礙
英文釋義：阻礙
用法／搭配：缺中繼資料阻礙再利用。
Example · TTS
Missing metadata obstructs reuse. （阻礙）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
obstruction
障礙
英文釋義：障礙
用法／搭配：付費牆仍是累積工作的障礙。
Example · TTS
Paywalls remain an obstruction to cumulative work. （障礙）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
obtain
獲得
英文釋義：獲得
用法／搭配：連結紀錄前先取得同意。
Example · TTS
Obtain consent before linking records. （獲得）
詳細 · 救命800
obtensible
adj. 表面的｜教學補註：appearing to be true but not necessarily so
英文釋義：appearing to be true but not necessarily so
相似詞：apparent, ostensive, seeming
用法／搭配：the ostensible reason 表面理由
Example · TTS
The critic noted her obtensible approach to the evidence. （表面的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
obtrude
突出的｜教學補註：push to thrust outward
英文釋義：push to thrust outward; thrust oneself in as if by force
相似詞：intrude
派生詞：obtrusive adj.
形近詞：obtrude = intrude 闖入打擾 ｜ obscure 難解的晦澀的 obstreperous 難管束的，喧囂的 ｜ obtuse 遲鈍的愚蠢的 ｜ obstinate = obdurate 頑固的
用法／搭配：核心義：to push to thrust outward。中文錨點：突出的｜教學補註：push to thrust outward。GRE tip: treat "obtrude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to obtrude sth; refuse / choose / begin to obtrude; the obtruding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to obtrude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「突出的｜教學補註：push to thrust outward」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to obtrude what they had once defended. （突出的）
詳細 · 救命800
obtrusive
adj. 突兀的，辣眼睛的
英文釋義：noticeable in an unpleasant way
相似詞：noticeable
相反詞：unobtrusive
派生詞：obtrusiveness n., obtrude v.
形近詞：obtrusive 突出顯眼的 ｜ obfuscate 使困惑 ｜ obstruct 堵塞，阻止妨礙
用法／搭配：obtrusive TV antennas 礙眼的電視天線
Example · TTS
The obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child. （突兀的，辣眼睛的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
obtuse
adj. 愚鈍的｜教學補註：slow to understand things
英文釋義：slow to understand things
相似詞：fatuous, vacuous
相反詞：acute
派生詞：obtuseness n.
形近詞：obtrude = intrude 闖入打擾 ｜ obscure 難解的晦澀的 obstreperous 難管束的，喧囂的 ｜ obtuse 遲鈍的愚蠢的 ｜ obstinate = obdurate 頑固的
用法／搭配：too obtuse to take the hint 過於愚笨無法理解暗示
Example · TTS
He was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse. （愚鈍的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
obverse
正面｜教學補註：the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
英文釋義：the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides; the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
相反詞：reverse
用法／搭配：核心義：the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides。中文錨點：正面｜教學補註：the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides。GRE tip: "obverse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the obverse of X; a sense / degree / lack of obverse; amid / despite obverse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the obverse of ______. （空格填入與「正面｜教學補註：the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The obverse of this issue. （正面）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
obviate
v. 避免，排除
英文釋義：to prevent or avoid
相似詞：avert, preclude, forestall
相反詞：necessitate, require, allow, permit
派生詞：obviation n.
形近詞：obviate 消除，使沒必要 ｜ obliterate 徹底消除破壞 ｜ oblivious 遺忘的，不注意的
用法／搭配：obviate the need for any further inquiries 排除了繼續調查的必要
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to obviate the need for any further inquiries. （避免，排除）
詳細 · 填空1300
occlade
阻塞｜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：阻塞｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "occlade" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the occlade of X; a sense / degree / lack of occlade; amid / despite occlade Sentence frame: The debate turns on the occlade of ______. （空格填入與「阻塞｜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 occlade is crucial to understanding the argument. （阻塞）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
occlude
阻礙；阻擋
英文釋義：block passage through
相似詞：obstruct, obturate, impede, jam, block
相反詞：open, clear, free
派生詞：occlusive adj., occlusion n.
形近詞：preclude 妨礙 ｜ occlude 阻礙阻塞 ｜ recluse 隱居者 ｜ seclude 隔離隔絕
用法／搭配：核心義：to block passage through。中文錨點：阻礙；阻擋。GRE tip: treat "occlude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to occlude sth; refuse / choose / begin to occlude; the occluding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to occlude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「阻礙；阻擋」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to occlude what they had once defended. （阻礙；阻擋）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書、重要詞
occult
神祕的｜教學補註：supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
英文釋義：supernatural forces and events and beings collectively; supernatural practices and techniques
相似詞：supernatural, eclipse, mysterious, mystic, mystical, secret
相反詞：natural
形近詞：overt 公開的明顯的 ｜ covert 祕密的隱祕的 ｜ occult 神祕的超自然的難理解的 occlude 阻礙
用法／搭配：核心義：supernatural forces and events and beings collectively。中文錨點：神祕的｜教學補註：supernatural forces and events and beings collectively。GRE tip: "occult" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the occult of X; a sense / degree / lack of occult; amid / despite occult Sentence frame: The debate turns on the occult of ______. （空格填入與「神祕的｜教學補註：supernatural forces and events and beings collectively」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies. （神祕的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ocscillate
震盪；搖擺
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：震盪；搖擺。GRE tip: "ocscillate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ocscillate of X; a sense / degree / lack of ocscillate; amid / despite ocscillate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ocscillate of ______. （空格填入與「震盪；搖擺」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ocscillate is crucial to understanding the argument. （震盪；搖擺）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ocular
眼睛的｜教學補註：combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
英文釋義：combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments; of or relating to or resembling the eye
相似詞：eyepiece, optic, optical, opthalmic, visual
用法／搭配：核心義：combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments。中文錨點：眼睛的｜教學補註：combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments。GRE tip: "ocular" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ocular of X; a sense / degree / lack of ocular; amid / despite ocular Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ocular of ______. （空格填入與「眼睛的｜教學補註：combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An ocular spot is a pigmented organ or part believed to be sensitive to light. （眼睛的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
odious
可憎的；令人討厭的
英文釋義：unequivocally detestable; ; ; ; - Edmund Burke
相似詞：abominable, detestable, execrable
派生詞：odium n., odiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：unequivocally detestable。中文錨點：可憎的；令人討厭的。GRE tip: "odious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an odious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather odious; odious enough to... Sentence frame: Her odious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可憎的；令人討厭的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Consequences odious to those you govern. （可憎的；令人討厭的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
odium
厭惡；憎恨
英文釋義：state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior; hate coupled with disgust
相似詞：abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, loathing
派生詞：odious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior。中文錨點：厭惡；憎恨。GRE tip: "odium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the odium of X; a sense / degree / lack of odium; amid / despite odium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the odium of ______. （空格填入與「厭惡；憎恨」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of odium is crucial to understanding the argument. （厭惡；憎恨）
詳細 · 紅寶書
odometer
里程錶｜教學補註：a meter that shows mileage traversed
英文釋義：a meter that shows mileage traversed
相似詞：hodometer, mileometer, milometer
用法／搭配：核心義：a meter that shows mileage traversed。中文錨點：里程錶｜教學補註：a meter that shows mileage traversed。GRE tip: "odometer" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the odometer of X; a sense / degree / lack of odometer; amid / despite odometer Sentence frame: The debate turns on the odometer of ______. （空格填入與「里程錶｜教學補註：a meter that shows mileage traversed」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of odometer is crucial to understanding the argument. （里程錶）
詳細 · 紅寶書
odoriferous
有氣味的｜教學補註：morally offensive
英文釋義：morally offensive; emitting an odor
相似詞：odorous, perfumed, scented, sweet, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling
相反詞：odorless, deodorize, deodourise, scentless, dry, salty, sour
用法／搭配：核心義：morally offensive。中文錨點：有氣味的｜教學補註：morally offensive。GRE tip: "odoriferous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an odoriferous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather odoriferous; odoriferous enough to... Sentence frame: Her odoriferous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有氣味的｜教學補註：morally offensive」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Odoriferous legislation. （有氣味的）
詳細 · 複習詞
odrinance
法令｜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：法令｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "odrinance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the odrinance of X; a sense / degree / lack of odrinance; amid / despite odrinance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the odrinance of ______. （空格填入與「法令｜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 odrinance is crucial to understanding the argument. （法令）
詳細 · 救命800
off
adj. 令人討厭的
英文釋義：not pleasant
相似詞：disconcerting, repellent
相反詞：on
用法／搭配：his scar is somewhat off-putting 他的傷疤令人討厭
Example · TTS
The party is still 2 weeks off (or away). （令人討厭的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
offbeat
反常的；離奇的
英文釋義：an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure); informal terms; strikingly unconventional
相似詞：upbeat, far-out, kinky, quirky, way-out
相反詞：ill-being
用法／搭配：核心義：an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)。中文錨點：反常的；離奇的。GRE tip: "offbeat" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the offbeat of X; a sense / degree / lack of offbeat; amid / despite offbeat Sentence frame: The debate turns on the offbeat of ______. （空格填入與「反常的；離奇的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of offbeat is crucial to understanding the argument. （反常的；離奇的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
offer
提供；提議
英文釋義：提供；提議
用法／搭配：論文提供的機制比宣傳更窄。
Example · TTS
The paper offers a narrower mechanism than advertised. （提供；提議）
詳細 · 紅寶書
offhand
即興的｜教學補註：with little or no preparation or forethought
英文釋義：with little or no preparation or forethought; casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
相似詞：ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, offhanded
用法／搭配：核心義：with little or no preparation or forethought。中文錨點：即興的｜教學補註：with little or no preparation or forethought。GRE tip: "offhand" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an offhand argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather offhand; offhand enough to... Sentence frame: Her offhand ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「即興的｜教學補註：with little or no preparation or forethought」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Replied offhand, his mind a million miles away. （即興的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
offish
冷漠的｜教學補註：lacking cordiality
英文釋義：lacking cordiality; unfriendly
相似詞：standoffish
用法／搭配：核心義：lacking cordiality。中文錨點：冷漠的｜教學補註：lacking cordiality。GRE tip: "offish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an offish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather offish; offish enough to... Sentence frame: Her offish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「冷漠的｜教學補註：lacking cordiality」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her offish approach to the evidence. （冷漠的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ointment
膏油｜教學補註：semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a...
英文釋義：semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation; toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
相似詞：unction, unguent, balm, salve, cream, emollient
用法／搭配：核心義：semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation。中文錨點：膏油｜教學補註：semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a。GRE tip: "ointment" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ointment of X; a sense / degree / lack of ointment; amid / despite ointment Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ointment of ______. （空格填入與「膏油｜教學補註：semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ointment is crucial to understanding the argument. （膏油）
詳細 · 紅寶書
oleaginous
油質的｜教學補註：unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
英文釋義：unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
相似詞：buttery, fulsome, oily, smarmy, soapy, unctuous
派生詞：oleaginousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech。中文錨點：油質的｜教學補註：unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech。GRE tip: "oleaginous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an oleaginous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather oleaginous; oleaginous enough to... Sentence frame: Her oleaginous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「油質的｜教學補註：unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Oleaginous hypocrisy. （油質的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
olfactory
嗅覺的｜教學補註：of or relating to olfaction
英文釋義：of or relating to olfaction
相似詞：olfactive
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to olfaction。中文錨點：嗅覺的｜教學補註：of or relating to olfaction。GRE tip: "olfactory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an olfactory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather olfactory; olfactory enough to... Sentence frame: Her olfactory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「嗅覺的｜教學補註：of or relating to olfaction」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her olfactory approach to the evidence. （嗅覺的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
oligarch
寡頭政治｜教學補註：one of the rulers in an oligarchy
英文釋義：one of the rulers in an oligarchy
派生詞：oligarchic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：one of the rulers in an oligarchy。中文錨點：寡頭政治｜教學補註：one of the rulers in an oligarchy。GRE tip: "oligarch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the oligarch of X; a sense / degree / lack of oligarch; amid / despite oligarch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the oligarch of ______. （空格填入與「寡頭政治｜教學補註：one of the rulers in an oligarchy」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of oligarch is crucial to understanding the argument. （寡頭政治）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
oligarchy
寡頭政治
英文釋義：寡頭政治
用法／搭配：避免非盲 PI 寡頭。
Example · TTS
Avoid an oligarchy of unblinded PIs. （寡頭政治）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
omen
預兆
英文釋義：預兆
用法／搭配：缺失日誌是預兆——停下修好。
Example · TTS
A missing log is an omen—stop and fix. （預兆）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
ominous
凶兆的｜教學補註：threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
英文釋義：threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; presaging ill fortune; ; ; - P.B.Shelley
相似詞：baleful, forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, sinister
相反詞：allow, permit
派生詞：omen 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：threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments。中文錨點：凶兆的｜教學補註：threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments。GRE tip: "ominous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ominous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ominous; ominous enough to... Sentence frame: Her ominous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「凶兆的｜教學補註：threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A dead and ominous silence prevailed. （凶兆的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
omission
遺漏；省略
英文釋義：遺漏；省略
用法／搭配：遺漏對照組削弱了推論。
Example · TTS
The omission of a control group weakens inference. （遺漏；省略）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
omit
省略
英文釋義：省略
用法／搭配：考意錨點：省略
Example · TTS
On the exam, omit most nearly means a sense of "省略". （省略）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
omni
全（口語詞根）
英文釋義：全（口語詞根）
用法／搭配：全稱主張招來全面審視。
Example · TTS
Omni-claims invite omni-scrutiny. （全（口語詞根））
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
omnibus
綜合的；一攬子
英文釋義：綜合的；一攬子
用法／搭配：避免混構念的一攬子終點。
Example · TTS
Avoid omnibus endpoints that mix constructs. （綜合的；一攬子）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
omnidirectional
全向的
英文釋義：全向的
用法／搭配：全向審視勝過選擇性稱讚。
Example · TTS
Omnidirectional scrutiny beats selective praise. （全向的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
omnifarious
各式各樣的
英文釋義：各式各樣的
用法／搭配：各式無計畫微調像淘篩。
Example · TTS
Omnifarious tweaks without a plan look like fishing. （各式各樣的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
omnipotent
無所不能的
英文釋義：having unlimited power
相似詞：almighty, all-powerful
派生詞：omnipotence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having unlimited power。中文錨點：無所不能的。GRE tip: "omnipotent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an omnipotent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather omnipotent; omnipotent enough to... Sentence frame: Her omnipotent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無所不能的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her omnipotent approach to the evidence. （無所不能的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
omnipresent
無所不在的
英文釋義：being present everywhere at once
相似詞：ubiquitous
相反詞：rare, scarce
派生詞：omnipresence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：being present everywhere at once。中文錨點：無所不在的。GRE tip: "omnipresent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an omnipresent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather omnipresent; omnipresent enough to... Sentence frame: Her omnipresent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無所不在的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her omnipresent approach to the evidence. （無所不在的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
omnirange
全距導航
英文釋義：全距導航
用法／搭配：說清可推廣的全距。
Example · TTS
State the omnirange of generalizability. （全距導航）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
omniscient
adj. 無所不知的
英文釋義：possessed of universal or complete knowledge
相似詞：all-knowing
派生詞：omniscience n.
用法／搭配：an omniscient deity 無所不知的神
Example · TTS
It was an omniscient deity. （無所不知的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
omnivorous
雜食的｜教學補註：feeding on both plants and animals
英文釋義：feeding on both plants and animals
相反詞：carnivorous, herbivorous, insectivorous
用法／搭配：核心義：feeding on both plants and animals。中文錨點：雜食的｜教學補註：feeding on both plants and animals。GRE tip: "omnivorous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an omnivorous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather omnivorous; omnivorous enough to... Sentence frame: Her omnivorous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「雜食的｜教學補註：feeding on both plants and animals」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her omnivorous approach to the evidence. （雜食的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
onset
開始；進攻
英文釋義：the beginning or early stages; (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
相似詞：oncoming, attack, onslaught, onrush
相反詞：defend
用法／搭配：核心義：the beginning or early stages。中文錨點：開始；進攻。GRE tip: "onset" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the onset of X; a sense / degree / lack of onset; amid / despite onset Sentence frame: The debate turns on the onset of ______. （空格填入與「開始；進攻」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The onset of pneumonia. （開始；進攻）
詳細 · 紅寶書
onslaught
猛攻｜教學補註：a sudden and severe onset of trouble
英文釋義：a sudden and severe onset of trouble; (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
相似詞：attack, onset, onrush, barrage, bombardment, outpouring
相反詞：defend
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden and severe onset of trouble。中文錨點：猛攻｜教學補註：a sudden and severe onset of trouble。GRE tip: "onslaught" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the onslaught of X; a sense / degree / lack of onslaught; amid / despite onslaught Sentence frame: The debate turns on the onslaught of ______. （空格填入與「猛攻｜教學補註：a sudden and severe onset of trouble」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of onslaught is crucial to understanding the argument. （猛攻）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
opacity
模糊的；不清晰的
英文釋義：the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation; incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning
相似詞：opaqueness
相反詞：clarity, transparency
派生詞：opaque adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation。中文錨點：模糊的；不清晰的。GRE tip: "opacity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the opacity of X; a sense / degree / lack of opacity; amid / despite opacity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the opacity of ______. （空格填入與「模糊的；不清晰的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of opacity is crucial to understanding the argument. （模糊的；不清晰的）
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opalescence
乳白色光｜教學補註：the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colo...
英文釋義：the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
相似詞：iridescence
派生詞：opalescent adj., opalesce v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface。中文錨點：乳白色光｜教學補註：the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colo。GRE tip: "opalescence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the opalescence of X; a sense / degree / lack of opalescence; amid / despite opalescence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the opalescence of ______. （空格填入與「乳白色光｜教學補註：the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colo」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of opalescence is crucial to understanding the argument. （乳白色光）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
opalescent
髮乳白色光的
英文釋義：having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
相似詞：iridescent, nacreous, opaline, pearlescent
派生詞：opalescence n., opalesce v.
用法／搭配：核心義：having a play of lustrous rainbow colors。中文錨點：髮乳白色光的。GRE tip: "opalescent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an opalescent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather opalescent; opalescent enough to... Sentence frame: Her opalescent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「髮乳白色光的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A milky opalescent (or opaline) luster. （髮乳白色光的）
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opaque
不透明的；難懂的
英文釋義：不透明的；難懂的
用法／搭配：不透明前處理招致不信。
Example · TTS
Opaque preprocessing invites distrust. （不透明的；難懂的）
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opaque-glass
霧玻璃
英文釋義：霧玻璃
用法／搭配：考意錨點：霧玻璃
Example · TTS
On the exam, opaque-glass most nearly means a sense of "霧玻璃". （霧玻璃）
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opensource
開源心
英文釋義：開源心
用法／搭配：考意錨點：開源心
Example · TTS
On the exam, opensource most nearly means a sense of "開源心". （開源心）
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operable
可操作的；可動手術的
英文釋義：可操作的；可動手術的
用法／搭配：讓主張在缺失資料下仍可操作。
Example · TTS
Keep claims operable under missing data. （可操作的；可動手術的）
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operatic
歌劇式的；誇張的
英文釋義：歌劇式的；誇張的
用法／搭配：避免從小樣本唱出誇張主張。
Example · TTS
Avoid operatic claims from tiny samples. （歌劇式的；誇張的）
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operative
有效的；特工
英文釋義：有效的；特工
用法／搭配：寫下終點的有效定義。
Example · TTS
Write an operative definition of the endpoint. （有效的；特工）
詳細 · 紅寶書
opine
表達意見｜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; expect, believe, or suppose
相似詞：animadvert, think, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess
相反詞：forget
派生詞：opinionative adj., opinion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation。中文錨點：表達意見｜教學補註：express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation。GRE tip: treat "opine" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to opine sth; refuse / choose / begin to opine; the opining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to opine ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「表達意見｜教學補註：express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to opine what they had once defended. （表達意見）
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opinionate
固執己見的
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：固執己見的。GRE tip: "opinionate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the opinionate of X; a sense / degree / lack of opinionate; amid / despite opinionate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the opinionate of ______. （空格填入與「固執己見的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of opinionate is crucial to understanding the argument. （固執己見的）
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opponent
對手
英文釋義：對手
用法／搭配：最強對手是自己的彈性。
Example · TTS
Your toughest opponent is your own flexibility. （對手）
詳細 · 紅寶書
opportune
合適的｜教學補註：suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a parti...
英文釋義：suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
相反詞：inopportune
派生詞：opportunity n., opportuneness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose。中文錨點：合適的｜教學補註：suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a parti。GRE tip: "opportune" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an opportune argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather opportune; opportune enough to... Sentence frame: Her opportune ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「合適的｜教學補註：suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a parti」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An opportune place to make camp. （合適的）
詳細 · 救命800
opportunistic
adj. 投機的｜教學補註：making use of an opportunity to gain money or power
英文釋義：making use of an opportunity to gain money or power
相似詞：opportunist, timeserving
派生詞：opportunism n.
用法／搭配：opportunistic practice 投機行爲
Example · TTS
Consider this case: opportunistic practice. （投機的）
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opportunity
機會
英文釋義：機會
用法／搭配：缺漏資料也是錯失誠實機會。
Example · TTS
Missing data is also a missed opportunity for honesty. （機會）
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oppose
反對
英文釋義：反對
用法／搭配：利害關係人可能反對威脅租金的透明。
Example · TTS
Stakeholders may oppose transparency that threatens rents. （反對）
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oppress
鎮壓；壓迫
英文釋義：come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; cause to suffer
相似詞：suppress, crush, persecute
派生詞：oppressive adj., oppression n., oppressor n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority。中文錨點：鎮壓；壓迫。GRE tip: treat "oppress" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to oppress sth; refuse / choose / begin to oppress; the oppressing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to oppress ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「鎮壓；壓迫」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The government oppresses political activists. （鎮壓；壓迫）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
opprobrious
辱罵的｜教學補註：expressing offensive reproach
英文釋義：expressing offensive reproach; (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; - Rachel Carson
相似詞：abusive, scurrilous, black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious
相反詞：white, whiten, glorious
派生詞：opprobrium n.
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：expressing offensive reproach。中文錨點：辱罵的｜教學補註：expressing offensive reproach。GRE tip: "opprobrious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an opprobrious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather opprobrious; opprobrious enough to... Sentence frame: Her opprobrious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「辱罵的｜教學補註：expressing offensive reproach」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An opprobrious monument to human greed. （辱罵的）
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opprobrium
責備｜教學補註：state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
英文釋義：state of disgrace resulting from public abuse; a state of extreme dishonor; - F.D.Roosevelt
相似詞：obloquy, infamy
相反詞：praise, acclaim, fame
派生詞：opprobrious adj.
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：state of disgrace resulting from public abuse。中文錨點：責備｜教學補註：state of disgrace resulting from public abuse。GRE tip: "opprobrium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the opprobrium of X; a sense / degree / lack of opprobrium; amid / despite opprobrium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the opprobrium of ______. （空格填入與「責備｜教學補註：state of disgrace resulting from public abuse」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city. （責備）
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oppugn
反對；質疑
英文釋義：反對；質疑
用法／搭配：禮貌地質疑識別策略。
Example · TTS
Oppugn the identification, politely. （反對；質疑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
opulence
富裕；豐富
英文釋義：wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
相似詞：luxury, luxuriousness, sumptuousness
派生詞：opulent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living。中文錨點：富裕；豐富。GRE tip: "opulence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the opulence of X; a sense / degree / lack of opulence; amid / despite opulence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the opulence of ______. （空格填入與「富裕；豐富」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of opulence is crucial to understanding the argument. （富裕；豐富）
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opulent
adj. 豪華的｜教學補註：places look grand and expensive
英文釋義：places look grand and expensive
相似詞：luxurious
派生詞：opulence n.
用法／搭配：opulent venue 豪華的場地
Example · TTS
Consider this case: opulent venue. （豪華的）
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opus
作品（編號）
英文釋義：作品（編號）
用法／搭配：把每篇論文當有版本號的作品。
Example · TTS
Treat each paper as an opus with a version tag. （作品（編號））
詳細 · 紅寶書
oracle
神諭｜教學補註：an authoritative person who divines the future
英文釋義：an authoritative person who divines the future; a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
相似詞：prophet, prophesier, seer, vaticinator
派生詞：oracular adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an authoritative person who divines the future。中文錨點：神諭｜教學補註：an authoritative person who divines the future。GRE tip: "oracle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the oracle of X; a sense / degree / lack of oracle; amid / despite oracle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the oracle of ______. （空格填入與「神諭｜教學補註：an authoritative person who divines the future」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a oracle in that debate. （神諭）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
oracular
玄妙的；神諭的
英文釋義：of or relating to an oracle; obscurely prophetic
相似詞：Delphic, enigmatic
派生詞：oracle n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to an oracle。中文錨點：玄妙的；神諭的。GRE tip: "oracular" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an oracular argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather oracular; oracular enough to... Sentence frame: Her oracular ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「玄妙的；神諭的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Able by oracular means to expose a witch. （玄妙的；神諭的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
oratory
演講書｜教學補註：addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and of...
英文釋義：addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
派生詞：oratorical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)。中文錨點：演講書｜教學補註：addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and of。GRE tip: "oratory" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the oratory of X; a sense / degree / lack of oratory; amid / despite oratory Sentence frame: The debate turns on the oratory of ______. （空格填入與「演講書｜教學補註：addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and of」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He loved the sound of his own oratory. （演講書）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
orchard
果園｜教學補註：garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
英文釋義：garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
相似詞：grove, woodlet, plantation
用法／搭配：核心義：garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth。中文錨點：果園｜教學補註：garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth。GRE tip: "orchard" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the orchard of X; a sense / degree / lack of orchard; amid / despite orchard Sentence frame: The debate turns on the orchard of ______. （空格填入與「果園｜教學補註：garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of orchard is crucial to understanding the argument. （果園）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ordeal
嚴峻的考驗
英文釋義：a severe or trying experience; a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence
用法／搭配：核心義：a severe or trying experience。中文錨點：嚴峻的考驗。GRE tip: "ordeal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ordeal of X; a sense / degree / lack of ordeal; amid / despite ordeal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ordeal of ______. （空格填入與「嚴峻的考驗」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a ordeal in that debate. （嚴峻的考驗）
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orderlist
順序列表
英文釋義：順序列表
用法／搭配：考意錨點：順序列表
Example · TTS
On the exam, orderlist most nearly means a sense of "順序列表". （順序列表）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ordinance
條例；法令
英文釋義：an authoritative rule; a statute enacted by a city government
相似詞：regulation, ordination
派生詞：ordain v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an authoritative rule。中文錨點：條例；法令。GRE tip: "ordinance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ordinance of X; a sense / degree / lack of ordinance; amid / despite ordinance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ordinance of ______. （空格填入與「條例；法令」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ordinance is crucial to understanding the argument. （條例；法令）
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originate
起源；發起
英文釋義：起源；發起
用法／搭配：主張起源何處？
Example · TTS
Where did the claim originate? （起源；發起）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ornate
裝飾的｜教學補註：marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
英文釋義：marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details; ; -John Milton
相似詞：flowery
派生詞：ornateness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details。中文錨點：裝飾的｜教學補註：marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details。GRE tip: "ornate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ornate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ornate; ornate enough to... Sentence frame: Her ornate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「裝飾的｜教學補註：marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Ornate rhetoric taught out of the rule of Plato. （裝飾的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ornery
低劣的｜教學補註：having a difficult and contrary disposition
英文釋義：having a difficult and contrary disposition; - Dorothy Sayers
相似詞：cantankerous, crotchety
派生詞：orneriness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having a difficult and contrary disposition。中文錨點：低劣的｜教學補註：having a difficult and contrary disposition。GRE tip: "ornery" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ornery argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ornery; ornery enough to... Sentence frame: Her ornery ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「低劣的｜教學補註：having a difficult and contrary disposition」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her ornery approach to the evidence. （低劣的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
orotund
誇張的；做作的
英文釋義：ostentatiously lofty in style; (of sounds) full and rich
相似詞：bombastic, declamatory, large, tumid, turgid, rotund
相反詞：understated, modest, little, small
用法／搭配：核心義：ostentatiously lofty in style。中文錨點：誇張的；做作的。GRE tip: "orotund" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an orotund argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather orotund; orotund enough to... Sentence frame: Her orotund ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「誇張的；做作的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Orotund tones. （誇張的；做作的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
orthodox
正統的｜教學補註：of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
英文釋義：of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism; adhering to what is commonly accepted
相似詞：Jewish-Orthodox
相反詞：unorthodox
用法／搭配：核心義：of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism。中文錨點：正統的｜教學補註：of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism。GRE tip: "orthodox" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an orthodox argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather orthodox; orthodox enough to... Sentence frame: Her orthodox ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「正統的｜教學補註：of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An orthodox view of the world. （正統的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
osmosis
滲透｜教學補註：(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane ...
英文釋義：(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
派生詞：osmotic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to ...。中文錨點：滲透｜教學補註：(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane。GRE tip: "osmosis" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the osmosis of X; a sense / degree / lack of osmosis; amid / despite osmosis Sentence frame: The debate turns on the osmosis of ______. （空格填入與「滲透｜教學補註：(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of osmosis is crucial to understanding the argument. （滲透）
詳細 · 紅寶書
osseous
骨質的｜教學補註：composed of or containing bone
英文釋義：composed of or containing bone
相似詞：osteal, bony
相反詞：boneless
用法／搭配：核心義：composed of or containing bone。中文錨點：骨質的｜教學補註：composed of or containing bone。GRE tip: "osseous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an osseous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather osseous; osseous enough to... Sentence frame: Her osseous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「骨質的｜教學補註：composed of or containing bone」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Osseous tissue. （骨質的）
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ostensible
表面的；假裝的
英文釋義：appearing as such but not necessarily so; represented or appearing as such; pretended
相似詞：apparent, seeming, ostensive
形近詞：ostentatious 誇耀的 ｜ ostensible 表面的 ｜ overturn 顛覆；傾覆 ｜ overture 序曲前奏
用法／搭配：核心義：appearing as such but not necessarily so。中文錨點：表面的；假裝的。GRE tip: "ostensible" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ostensible argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ostensible; ostensible enough to... Sentence frame: Her ostensible ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「表面的；假裝的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity. （表面的；假裝的）
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ostentatious
炫耀的；自大的
英文釋義：intended to attract notice and impress others; (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
相似詞：pretentious
相反詞：modest, understated, unostentatious
派生詞：ostentation n., ostentatiousness n.
形近詞：ostentatious 誇耀的 ｜ ostensible 表面的 ｜ overturn 顛覆；傾覆 ｜ overture 序曲前奏
用法／搭配：核心義：intended to attract notice and impress others。中文錨點：炫耀的；自大的。GRE tip: "ostentatious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ostentatious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ostentatious; ostentatious enough to... Sentence frame: Her ostentatious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「炫耀的；自大的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An ostentatious sable coat. （炫耀的；自大的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ostracism
驅逐；排斥
英文釋義：the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent); the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
相似詞：banishment, Coventry
派生詞：ostracize v., ostracise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)。中文錨點：驅逐；排斥。GRE tip: "ostracism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ostracism of X; a sense / degree / lack of ostracism; amid / despite ostracism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ostracism of ______. （空格填入與「驅逐；排斥」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a ostracism in that debate. （驅逐；排斥）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ostracize
驅逐｜教學補註：expel from a community or group
英文釋義：expel from a community or group; avoid speaking to or dealing with
相似詞：banish, ban, ostracise, shun, blackball
相反詞：welcome, include
派生詞：ostracism n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to expel from a community or group。中文錨點：驅逐｜教學補註：expel from a community or group。GRE tip: treat "ostracize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ostracize sth; refuse / choose / begin to ostracize; the ostracizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ostracize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「驅逐｜教學補註：expel from a community or group」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me. （驅逐）
詳細 · 紅寶書
otiose
不必要的｜教學補註：serving no useful purpose
英文釋義：serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; producing no result or effect
相似詞：pointless, purposeless, senseless, superfluous, wasted, futile
相反詞：pointed, purposeful, necessary, essential, conserve, hypertrophied
用法／搭配：核心義：serving no useful purpose。中文錨點：不必要的｜教學補註：serving no useful purpose。GRE tip: "otiose" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an otiose argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather otiose; otiose enough to... Sentence frame: Her otiose ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不必要的｜教學補註：serving no useful purpose」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Otiose lines in a play. （不必要的）
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outburst
爆發
英文釋義：爆發
用法／搭配：偷看爆發需要 α 控制。
Example · TTS
An outburst of peeks needs alpha control. （爆發）
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outcast
被排斥者
英文釋義：被排斥者
用法／搭配：被排除觀察仍需要理由。
Example · TTS
Outcast observations still need a reason. （被排斥者）
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outdo
勝過
英文釋義：勝過
用法／搭配：勝過上季的文件品質。
Example · TTS
Outdo last quarter’s documentation. （勝過）
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outer
外部的
英文釋義：外部的
用法／搭配：外部穩健放補充材料。
Example · TTS
Keep outer robustness in the supplement. （外部的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
outfox
以智取勝｜教學補註：outdo someone in trickery
英文釋義：outdo someone in trickery; beat through cleverness and wit
相似詞：outwit, overreach, outsmart, beat, circumvent
用法／搭配：核心義：to outdo someone in trickery。中文錨點：以智取勝｜教學補註：outdo someone in trickery。GRE tip: treat "outfox" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to outfox sth; refuse / choose / begin to outfox; the outfoxxing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to outfox ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「以智取勝｜教學補註：outdo someone in trickery」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She outfoxed her competitors. （以智取勝）
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outlandish
奇異的｜教學補註：conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
英文釋義：conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
相似詞：bizarre, eccentric, freakish, freaky, flaky, flakey
相反詞：concentric
派生詞：outlandishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual。中文錨點：奇異的｜教學補註：conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual。GRE tip: "outlandish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an outlandish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather outlandish; outlandish enough to... Sentence frame: Her outlandish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「奇異的｜教學補註：conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The outlandish clothes of teenagers. （奇異的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
outlast
更持久｜教學補註：live longer than
英文釋義：live longer than
相似詞：outlive, survive
相反詞：succumb
用法／搭配：核心義：to live longer than。中文錨點：更持久｜教學補註：live longer than。GRE tip: treat "outlast" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to outlast sth; refuse / choose / begin to outlast; the outlasting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to outlast ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「更持久｜教學補註：live longer than」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to outlast what they had once defended. （更持久）
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outlaw
宣佈不合法；亡命徒
英文釋義：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime; declare illegal; outlaw
相似詞：criminal, felon, crook, malefactor, criminalize, criminalise
相反詞：decriminalise, decriminalize, legalize
派生詞：outlawry n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime。中文錨點：宣佈不合法；亡命徒。GRE tip: "outlaw" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the outlaw of X; a sense / degree / lack of outlaw; amid / despite outlaw Sentence frame: The debate turns on the outlaw of ______. （空格填入與「宣佈不合法；亡命徒」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An outlaw strike. （宣佈不合法；亡命徒）
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outlet
出口；｜教學補註：a place of business for retailing goods
英文釋義：a place of business for retailing goods; receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
相似詞：exit, issue, release, vent
相反詞：be born, enter, recall, block, confine, freeze, hold
用法／搭配：核心義：a place of business for retailing goods。中文錨點：出口；｜教學補註：a place of business for retailing goods。GRE tip: "outlet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the outlet of X; a sense / degree / lack of outlet; amid / despite outlet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the outlet of ______. （空格填入與「出口；｜教學補註：a place of business for retailing goods」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She had no other outlet for her feelings. （出口）
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outlier
離群值
英文釋義：離群值
用法／搭配：標註離群值；別安靜放逐。
Example · TTS
Label outliers; do not quietly exile them. （離群值）
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outlier-ward
朝離群
英文釋義：朝離群
用法／搭配：依預先規則走向離群處理。
Example · TTS
Walk outlier-ward with pre-rules. （朝離群）
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outlying
偏遠的｜教學補註：relatively far from a center or middle
英文釋義：relatively far from a center or middle
用法／搭配：核心義：relatively far from a center or middle。中文錨點：偏遠的｜教學補註：relatively far from a center or middle。GRE tip: "outlying" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an outlying argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather outlying; outlying enough to... Sentence frame: Her outlying ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「偏遠的｜教學補註：relatively far from a center or middle」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Outlying settlements. （偏遠的）
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outmaneuver
以智謀取勝
英文釋義：defeat by more skillful maneuvering
相似詞：outmanoeuvre, outsmart
用法／搭配：核心義：to defeat by more skillful maneuvering。中文錨點：以智謀取勝。GRE tip: treat "outmaneuver" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to outmaneuver sth; refuse / choose / begin to outmaneuver; the outmaneuverring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to outmaneuver ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「以智謀取勝」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
My new supervisor knows how to outmaneuver the boss in most situations. （以智謀取勝）
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outmoded
過時的
英文釋義：過時的
用法／搭配：淘汰過時純 Excel 管線。
Example · TTS
Retire outmoded Excel-only pipelines. （過時的）
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outrageous
離譜的；暴行的
英文釋義：離譜的；暴行的
用法／搭配：n=12 的離譜確定是喜劇。
Example · TTS
Outrageous certainty from n=12 is comedy. （離譜的；暴行的）
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outset
開端｜教學補註：the time at which something is supposed to begin
英文釋義：the time at which something is supposed to begin
相似詞：beginning, commencement, first, get-go, start, kickoff
相反詞：end, middle
用法／搭配：核心義：the time at which something is supposed to begin。中文錨點：開端｜教學補註：the time at which something is supposed to begin。GRE tip: "outset" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the outset of X; a sense / degree / lack of outset; amid / despite outset Sentence frame: The debate turns on the outset of ______. （空格填入與「開端｜教學補註：the time at which something is supposed to begin」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of outset is crucial to understanding the argument. （開端）
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outskirts
郊區；外圍
英文釋義：郊區；外圍
用法／搭配：別把虛無放逐到外圍。
Example · TTS
Do not exile nulls to the outskirts. （郊區；外圍）
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outspoken
直言的
英文釋義：直言的
用法／搭配：對限制要直言。
Example · TTS
Be outspoken about limitations. （直言的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
outstrip
超過｜教學補註：be or do something to a greater degree
英文釋義：be or do something to a greater degree; go far ahead of
相似詞：surpass, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount
相反詞：income
用法／搭配：核心義：to be or do something to a greater degree。中文錨點：超過｜教學補註：be or do something to a greater degree。GRE tip: treat "outstrip" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to outstrip sth; refuse / choose / begin to outstrip; the outstripping of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to outstrip ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「超過｜教學補註：be or do something to a greater degree」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to outstrip what they had once defended. （超過）
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outwit
以智取勝
英文釋義：以智取勝
用法／搭配：用設計智取偏差，不是形容詞。
Example · TTS
Outwit bias with design, not adjectives. （以智取勝）
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overawe
敬畏｜教學補註：subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe
英文釋義：subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
相似詞：cow
用法／搭配：核心義：to subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe。中文錨點：敬畏｜教學補註：subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe。GRE tip: treat "overawe" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to overawe sth; refuse / choose / begin to overawe; the overawing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to overawe ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「敬畏｜教學補註：subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to overawe what they had once defended. （敬畏）
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overbearing
專橫的；傲慢的
英文釋義：overcome; bear too much
相似詞：overbear, authoritarian, dictatorial, disdainful, haughty, imperious
派生詞：overbearingness n.
形近詞：overbearing 專橫的傲慢的 ｜ forebear 祖先 ｜ forbear 壓抑剋制 ｜ forebode 預言
用法／搭配：核心義：to overcome。中文錨點：專橫的；傲慢的。GRE tip: treat "overbearing" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to overbearing sth; refuse / choose / begin to overbearing; the overbearinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to overbearing ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「專橫的；傲慢的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter. （專橫的；傲慢的）
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overblown
過分的｜教學補註：puffed up with vanity
英文釋義：puffed up with vanity; ; ; ; - Newsweek; past the stage of full bloom
相似詞：grandiloquent, pompous, pontifical, portentous
用法／搭配：核心義：puffed up with vanity。中文錨點：過分的｜教學補註：puffed up with vanity。GRE tip: "overblown" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an overblown argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather overblown; overblown enough to... Sentence frame: Her overblown ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「過分的｜教學補註：puffed up with vanity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Overblown oratory. （過分的）
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overcast
陰暗的；遮蔽
英文釋義：the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds; gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
相似詞：cloudiness, overcasting, cloud, cloud-covered, clouded, sunless
相反詞：clear up
派生詞：overcasting n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds。中文錨點：陰暗的；遮蔽。GRE tip: "overcast" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the overcast of X; a sense / degree / lack of overcast; amid / despite overcast Sentence frame: The debate turns on the overcast of ______. （空格填入與「陰暗的；遮蔽」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Fall weather often overcasts our beaches. （陰暗的；遮蔽）
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overdue
逾期的
英文釋義：逾期的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：逾期的
Example · TTS
On the exam, overdue most nearly means a sense of "逾期的". （逾期的）
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overflow
溢出
英文釋義：溢出
用法／搭配：主張溢出需要優先清單。
Example · TTS
Overflow of claims needs a priority list. （溢出）
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overhaul
徹底檢修｜教學補註：periodic maintenance on a car or machine
英文釋義：periodic maintenance on a car or machine; the act of improving by renewing and restoring
相似詞：service, renovation, redevelopment, pass, overtake, modernize
相反詞：disservice, be born, fail, failing, running
用法／搭配：核心義：periodic maintenance on a car or machine。中文錨點：徹底檢修｜教學補註：periodic maintenance on a car or machine。GRE tip: "overhaul" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the overhaul of X; a sense / degree / lack of overhaul; amid / despite overhaul Sentence frame: The debate turns on the overhaul of ______. （空格填入與「徹底檢修｜教學補註：periodic maintenance on a car or machine」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
It was time for an overhaul on the tractor. （徹底檢修）
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override
推翻；踐踏
英文釋義：a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device; the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
相似詞：nullification, overrule, overturn, overthrow, reverse
相反詞：forward, obverse
用法／搭配：核心義：a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device。中文錨點：推翻；踐踏。GRE tip: "override" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the override of X; a sense / degree / lack of override; amid / despite override Sentence frame: The debate turns on the override of ______. （空格填入與「推翻；踐踏」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Health considerations override financial concerns. （推翻；踐踏）
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overriding
踐踏｜教學補註：rule against
英文釋義：rule against; prevail over
相似詞：overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse, paramount
相反詞：forward, obverse
用法／搭配：核心義：to rule against。中文錨點：踐踏｜教學補註：rule against。GRE tip: treat "overriding" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to overriding sth; refuse / choose / begin to overriding; the overridinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to overriding ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「踐踏｜教學補註：rule against」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to overriding what they had once defended. （踐踏）
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overrule
統治；否決
英文釋義：rule against
相似詞：overturn, override, overthrow, reverse
相反詞：forward, obverse
用法／搭配：核心義：to rule against。中文錨點：統治；否決。GRE tip: treat "overrule" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to overrule sth; refuse / choose / begin to overrule; the overruling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to overrule ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「統治；否決」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill. （統治；否決）
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oversee
疏忽｜教學補註：watch and direct
英文釋義：watch and direct
相似詞：supervise, superintend, manage
相反詞：fail
派生詞：overseer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to watch and direct。中文錨點：疏忽｜教學補註：watch and direct。GRE tip: treat "oversee" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to oversee sth; refuse / choose / begin to oversee; the overseeing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to oversee ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「疏忽｜教學補註：watch and direct」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to oversee what they had once defended. （疏忽）
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oversight
監督｜教學補註：an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
英文釋義：an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something; management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
相似詞：inadvertence, supervision, supervising, superintendence, lapse
相反詞：heedfulness, mindfulness
用法／搭配：核心義：an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something。中文錨點：監督｜教學補註：an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something。GRE tip: "oversight" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the oversight of X; a sense / degree / lack of oversight; amid / despite oversight Sentence frame: The debate turns on the oversight of ______. （空格填入與「監督｜教學補註：an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a oversight in that debate. （監督）
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overstate
誇大｜教學補註：to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
英文釋義：to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
相似詞：exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplify
相反詞：understate
派生詞：overstatement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth。中文錨點：誇大｜教學補註：to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth。GRE tip: treat "overstate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to overstate sth; refuse / choose / begin to overstate; the overstating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to overstate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誇大｜教學補註：to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to overstate what they had once defended. （誇大）
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overt
公開的；明顯的
英文釋義：公開的；明顯的
用法／搭配：公開預註冊勝過私下計畫。
Example · TTS
Overt preregistration beats private plans. （公開的；明顯的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
overthrow
推翻｜教學補註：the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
英文釋義：the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force); the act of disturbing the mind or body
相似詞：upset, derangement, subvert, overturn, overrule, override
用法／搭配：核心義：the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)。中文錨點：推翻｜教學補註：the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)。GRE tip: "overthrow" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the overthrow of X; a sense / degree / lack of overthrow; amid / despite overthrow Sentence frame: The debate turns on the overthrow of ______. （空格填入與「推翻｜教學補註：the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living. （推翻）
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overture
前言；前奏
英文釋義：orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio; something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
相似詞：preliminary, prelude, advance, approach, feeler
相反詞：back, demote, fall back, recede, regress, retreat
形近詞：ostentatious 誇耀的 ｜ ostensible 表面的 ｜ overturn 顛覆；傾覆 ｜ overture 序曲前奏
用法／搭配：核心義：orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio。中文錨點：前言；前奏。GRE tip: "overture" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the overture of X; a sense / degree / lack of overture; amid / despite overture Sentence frame: The debate turns on the overture of ______. （空格填入與「前言；前奏」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Drinks were the overture to dinner. （前言；前奏）
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overweening
adj. 自負的｜教學補註：showing too much confidence or pride
英文釋義：showing too much confidence or pride
相似詞：arrogant, presumptuous, self-asserting, supercilious
相反詞：unassertive
用法／搭配：overweening ambition 狂妄的野心
Example · TTS
No idea how overweening he would be. （自負的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
overwhelm
戰勝；壓垮
英文釋義：overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli; charge someone with too many tasks
相似詞：overpower, whelm, overcome, overtake, deluge, submerge
用法／搭配：核心義：to overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli。中文錨點：戰勝；壓垮。GRE tip: treat "overwhelm" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to overwhelm sth; refuse / choose / begin to overwhelm; the overwhelming of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to overwhelm ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「戰勝；壓垮」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to overwhelm what they had once defended. （戰勝；壓垮）
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overwrought
adj. 過度激動的
英文釋義：extremely excited
相似詞：agitated, frenzied
相反詞：calm, unagitated
用法／搭配：be emotionally overwrought 情緒過分激動
Example · TTS
Consider this case: be emotionally overwrought. （過度激動的）
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ovoid
卵形的
英文釋義：卵形的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：卵形的
Example · TTS
On the exam, ovoid most nearly means a sense of "卵形的". （卵形的）
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ownership
所有權
英文釋義：所有權
用法／搭配：釐清分析決策的所有權。
Example · TTS
Clarify ownership of analysis decisions. （所有權）
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oxymoron
n. 矛盾修飾法
英文釋義：a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in
用法／搭配：the phrase “agreeable melancholy” is an oxymoron “令人愉悅的憂傷”是一個矛盾修飾
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the phrase “agreeable melancholy” is an oxymoron “. （矛盾修飾法）