527 詞
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pacific
和平的；平和的
英文釋義：和平的；平和的
用法／搭配：捍衛方法時保持平和語氣。
Example · TTS
Keep a pacific tone while defending methods. （和平的；平和的）
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pacifism
和平主義
英文釋義：和平主義
用法／搭配：方法和平主義不是忽視造假。
Example · TTS
Methodological pacifism is not ignoring fraud. （和平主義）
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pacifist
和平主義者
英文釋義：和平主義者
用法／搭配：對人和平，對偏差強硬。
Example · TTS
Be a pacifist toward people, a hawk toward bias. （和平主義者）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pacify
安慰；平息
英文釋義：cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)
相似詞：lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate
相反詞：provoke, agitate
派生詞：pacification n., peace n., pacifier n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be more favorably inclined。中文錨點：安慰；平息。GRE tip: treat "pacify" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pacify sth; refuse / choose / begin to pacify; the pacifying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pacify ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「安慰；平息」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The U.N. troops are working to pacify Bosnia. （安慰；平息）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pack
獸羣｜教學補註：a large indefinite number
英文釋義：a large indefinite number; a complete collection of similar things
相似詞：battalion, multitude, plurality, gang, ring, mob
相反詞：unpack
派生詞：packer n., package n., packing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a large indefinite number。中文錨點：獸羣｜教學補註：a large indefinite number。GRE tip: "pack" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pack of X; a sense / degree / lack of pack; amid / despite pack Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pack of ______. （空格填入與「獸羣｜教學補註：a large indefinite number」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains. （獸羣）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
painstaking
一絲不苟的
英文釋義：一絲不苟的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：一絲不苟的
Example · TTS
On the exam, painstaking most nearly means a sense of "一絲不苟的". （一絲不苟的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
painstakingly
認真細心的
英文釋義：in a fastidious and painstaking manner
相似詞：fastidiously
用法／搭配：核心義：in a fastidious and painstaking manner。中文錨點：認真細心的。GRE tip: "painstakingly" modifies how an action is done—often attitude or degree. 搭配：argue / speak / respond painstakingly; painstakingly enough; quite painstakingly Sentence frame: She painstakingly rejected the simplified reading. （對應中文語感：「認真細心的」。）
Example · TTS
It is almost a waste of time painstakingly to learn the routines of selling. （認真細心的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
palatable
adj. 美味的｜教學補註：delicious
英文釋義：delicious
相似詞：appetizing, savory
相反詞：unpalatable, unappetizing, unsavory
派生詞：palatableness n., palatability n.
用法／搭配：a palatable wine 美味的紅酒
Example · TTS
A palatable solution to the problem. （美味的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
palate
味覺｜教學補註：the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
英文釋義：the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
派生詞：palatal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities。中文錨點：味覺｜教學補註：the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities。GRE tip: "palate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the palate of X; a sense / degree / lack of palate; amid / despite palate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the palate of ______. （空格填入與「味覺｜教學補註：the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of palate is crucial to understanding the argument. （味覺）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
palaver
交流；聊天
英文釋義：flattery intended to persuade; loud and confused and empty talk
相似詞：blandishment, cajolery, rhetoric, chatter, piffle, prate
相反詞：plain speech
用法／搭配：核心義：flattery intended to persuade。中文錨點：交流；聊天。GRE tip: "palaver" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the palaver of X; a sense / degree / lack of palaver; amid / despite palaver Sentence frame: The debate turns on the palaver of ______. （空格填入與「交流；聊天」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He palavered her into going along. （交流；聊天）
詳細 · GRE3000
pall
失去興趣｜教學補註：a sudden numbing dread
英文釋義：a sudden numbing dread; burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
相似詞：chill, shroud, cerement, winding-sheet, winding-clothes, curtain
相反詞：heat
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden numbing dread。中文錨點：失去興趣｜教學補註：a sudden numbing dread。GRE tip: "pall" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pall of X; a sense / degree / lack of pall; amid / despite pall Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pall of ______. （空格填入與「失去興趣｜教學補註：a sudden numbing dread」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The course palled on her. （失去興趣）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
palliate
減輕；撫慰
英文釋義：lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; provide physical relief, as from pain
相似詞：extenuate, mitigate, relieve, alleviate, assuage
相反詞：aggravate, exacerbate, enforce, intensify
派生詞：palliation n., palliative adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of。中文錨點：減輕；撫慰。GRE tip: treat "palliate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to palliate sth; refuse / choose / begin to palliate; the palliating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to palliate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「減輕；撫慰」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After midnight, the noise began to palliate. （減輕；撫慰）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pallid
蒼白的；無血色的
英文釋義：abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
相似詞：pale, wan, sick
相反詞：keep down, well
派生詞：pallidness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress。中文錨點：蒼白的；無血色的。GRE tip: "pallid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pallid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pallid; pallid enough to... Sentence frame: Her pallid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「蒼白的；無血色的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The pallid face of the invalid. （蒼白的；無血色的）
詳細 · 救命800
palpable
adj. 感覺得到的
英文釋義：obvious and easily noticed
相似詞：sensible, perceptible, discernable
相反詞：impalpable, insensible, unreasonable, imperceptible, indiscernible
派生詞：impalpable adj. 不能感知的
用法／搭配：a palpable difference 明顯的差別
Example · TTS
The air was warm and close--palpable as cotton. （感覺得到的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
palpitate
心臟跳動｜教學補註：cause to throb or beat rapidly
英文釋義：cause to throb or beat rapidly; shake with fast, tremulous movements
相似詞：quiver, quake, flutter
派生詞：palpitant adj., palpitation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to throb or beat rapidly。中文錨點：心臟跳動｜教學補註：cause to throb or beat rapidly。GRE tip: treat "palpitate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to palpitate sth; refuse / choose / begin to palpitate; the palpitating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to palpitate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「心臟跳動｜教學補註：cause to throb or beat rapidly」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart. （心臟跳動）
詳細 · GRE3000
palter
欺騙｜教學補註：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
英文釋義：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
相似詞：equivocate, tergiversate, prevaricate
相反詞：speak frankly
派生詞：paltering n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information。中文錨點：欺騙｜教學補註：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information。GRE tip: treat "palter" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to palter sth; refuse / choose / begin to palter; the palterring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to palter ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「欺騙｜教學補註：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to palter what they had once defended. （欺騙）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
paltry
adj. 少量的，不重要的
英文釋義：very small and insignificant
相似詞：meager, trivial, petty
相反詞：ample, grand larceny
派生詞：paltriness n.
用法／搭配：paltry amounts of money 少量的錢
Example · TTS
He considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost. （少量的，不重要的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pamper
溺愛｜教學補註：treat with excessive indulgence
英文釋義：treat with excessive indulgence
相似詞：featherbed, cosset, cocker, baby, coddle, mollycoddle
派生詞：pamperer n., pampering n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to treat with excessive indulgence。中文錨點：溺愛｜教學補註：treat with excessive indulgence。GRE tip: treat "pamper" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pamper sth; refuse / choose / begin to pamper; the pamperring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pamper ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「溺愛｜教學補註：treat with excessive indulgence」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Grandparents often pamper the children. （溺愛）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
pan
v./n. 嚴厲批評｜教學補註：a harsh criticism
英文釋義：a harsh criticism
相似詞：censure, condemn, denounce, reprehend
相反詞：praise, commend
用法／搭配：almost all the movie critics have panned this latest sequel in a tired series 幾乎所有的影評家都
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to pan what they had once defended. （嚴厲批評）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
panacea
n. 萬靈藥｜教學補註：a remedy for all ills or difficulties
英文釋義：a remedy for all ills or difficulties
相似詞：cure-all, nostrum
用法／搭配：the panacea for all corporate ills 解決公司各種問題的萬靈藥
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the panacea for all corporate ills. （萬靈藥）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
panache
n. 神氣十足，派頭，範兒
英文釋義：confidence and elegance of style
相似詞：flamboyance, flair
形近詞：panache 派頭神氣十足 ｜ panoply 大批，整套 ｜ canopy 樹冠，蓬蓋
用法／搭配：undemonstrative panache 含蓄的華麗
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the undemonstrative panache. （神氣十足，派頭，範兒）
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pandemic
大流行的；疫情
英文釋義：大流行的；疫情
用法／搭配：大流行速度的科學仍需要煞車。
Example · TTS
Pandemic-speed science still needs brakes. （大流行的；疫情）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書、重要詞
pandemonium
混亂｜教學補註：a state of extreme confusion and disorder
英文釋義：a state of extreme confusion and disorder
相似詞：chaos, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-turvyness
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of extreme confusion and disorder。中文錨點：混亂｜教學補註：a state of extreme confusion and disorder。GRE tip: "pandemonium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pandemonium of X; a sense / degree / lack of pandemonium; amid / despite pandemonium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pandemonium of ______. （空格填入與「混亂｜教學補註：a state of extreme confusion and disorder」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pandemonium is crucial to understanding the argument. （混亂）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pander
迎合；勾引
英文釋義：someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce); yield (to); give satisfaction to
相似詞：pimp, procurer, panderer, pandar, ponce, gratify
相反詞：dissatisfy
派生詞：panderer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)。中文錨點：迎合；勾引。GRE tip: "pander" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pander of X; a sense / degree / lack of pander; amid / despite pander Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pander of ______. （空格填入與「迎合；勾引」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a pander in that debate. （迎合；勾引）
詳細 · 填空1300、重要詞
panegyric
頌詞；讚頌
英文釋義：a formal expression of praise; formally expressing praise
相似詞：encomium, eulogy, paean, pean, encomiastic, eulogistic
相反詞：invective, condemnation, dirge, elegy
派生詞：panegyrist n., panegyrical adj.
形近詞：elegy 哀歌 ｜ panegyric 頌詞 ｜ encomium 頌詞 ｜ extol = eulogize 讚揚
用法／搭配：核心義：a formal expression of praise。中文錨點：頌詞；讚頌。GRE tip: "panegyric" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the panegyric of X; a sense / degree / lack of panegyric; amid / despite panegyric Sentence frame: The debate turns on the panegyric of ______. （空格填入與「頌詞；讚頌」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of panegyric is crucial to understanding the argument. （頌詞；讚頌）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pang
劇痛｜教學補註：a sudden sharp feeling
英文釋義：a sudden sharp feeling; a mental pain or distress
相似詞：stab, twinge, sting
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden sharp feeling。中文錨點：劇痛｜教學補註：a sudden sharp feeling。GRE tip: "pang" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pang of X; a sense / degree / lack of pang; amid / despite pang Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pang of ______. （空格填入與「劇痛｜教學補註：a sudden sharp feeling」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A pang of conscience. （劇痛）
詳細 · 救命800
panoply
n. 大批裝備｜教學補註：a complete collection of things
英文釋義：a complete collection of things
形近詞：panache 派頭神氣十足 ｜ panoply 大批，整套 ｜ canopy 樹冠，蓬蓋
用法／搭配：a full panoply of experts 一大羣專家
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a full panoply of experts. （大批裝備）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
panoptic
全景監視的
英文釋義：全景監視的
用法／搭配：全景儀表板仍需要倫理。
Example · TTS
Panoptic dashboards still need ethics. （全景監視的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
panorama
全景｜教學補註：the visual percept of a region
英文釋義：the visual percept of a region; a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene
相似詞：view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, cyclorama
派生詞：panoramic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the visual percept of a region。中文錨點：全景｜教學補註：the visual percept of a region。GRE tip: "panorama" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the panorama of X; a sense / degree / lack of panorama; amid / despite panorama Sentence frame: The debate turns on the panorama of ______. （空格填入與「全景｜教學補註：the visual percept of a region」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of panorama is crucial to understanding the argument. （全景）
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panoramic
全景的
英文釋義：全景的
用法／搭配：全景儀表板仍需版本釘選。
Example · TTS
Panoramic dashboards still need version pins. （全景的）
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pantheon
萬神殿；名流群
英文釋義：萬神殿；名流群
用法／搭配：別把明星實驗室當不可審的萬神殿。
Example · TTS
Do not treat celebrity labs as a pantheon beyond review. （萬神殿；名流群）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pantomime
啞劇｜教學補註：a performance using gestures and body movements without words
英文釋義：a performance using gestures and body movements without words; act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
相似詞：mime
派生詞：pantomimist n., pantomimer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a performance using gestures and body movements without words。中文錨點：啞劇｜教學補註：a performance using gestures and body movements without words。GRE tip: "pantomime" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pantomime of X; a sense / degree / lack of pantomime; amid / despite pantomime Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pantomime of ______. （空格填入與「啞劇｜教學補註：a performance using gestures and body movements without words」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pantomime is crucial to understanding the argument. （啞劇）
詳細 · 紅寶書
parable
寓言的｜教學補註：a short moral story (often with animal characters)
英文釋義：a short moral story (often with animal characters); (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message
相似詞：fable, allegory, apologue
派生詞：parabolic adj., parabolical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a short moral story (often with animal characters)。中文錨點：寓言的｜教學補註：a short moral story (often with animal characters)。GRE tip: "parable" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parable of X; a sense / degree / lack of parable; amid / despite parable Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parable of ______. （空格填入與「寓言的｜教學補註：a short moral story (often with animal characters)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The parable of the prodigal son. （寓言的）
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paradigm
範式；典範
英文釋義：範式；典範
用法／搭配：範式轉移仍需要無聊稽核。
Example · TTS
A paradigm shift still needs boring audits. （範式；典範）
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paradox
悖論
英文釋義：悖論
用法／搭配：報告顯著卻微小的悖論。
Example · TTS
Report the paradox of significant yet tiny effects. （悖論）
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paragon
模範；完美典型
英文釋義：模範；完美典型
用法／搭配：做勘誤速度的模範。
Example · TTS
Be a paragon of correction speed. （模範；完美典型）
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parallel
平行的；類似的
英文釋義：平行的；類似的
用法／搭配：跑一條平行盲法分析軌道。
Example · TTS
Run a parallel blinded analysis track. （平行的；類似的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
parambulate
漫步；巡視
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：漫步；巡視。GRE tip: "parambulate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parambulate of X; a sense / degree / lack of parambulate; amid / despite parambulate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parambulate of ______. （空格填入與「漫步；巡視」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of parambulate is crucial to understanding the argument. （漫步；巡視）
詳細 · 紅寶書
paramount
相當的｜教學補註：having superior power and influence
英文釋義：having superior power and influence
相似詞：overriding, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating
用法／搭配：核心義：having superior power and influence。中文錨點：相當的｜教學補註：having superior power and influence。GRE tip: "paramount" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a paramount argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather paramount; paramount enough to... Sentence frame: Her paramount ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「相當的｜教學補註：having superior power and influence」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her paramount approach to the evidence. （相當的）
詳細 · GRE3000
paranoid
懷疑的｜教學補註：a person afflicted with paranoia
英文釋義：a person afflicted with paranoia; suffering from paranoia
相似詞：paranoiac
用法／搭配：核心義：a person afflicted with paranoia。中文錨點：懷疑的｜教學補註：a person afflicted with paranoia。GRE tip: "paranoid" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the paranoid of X; a sense / degree / lack of paranoid; amid / despite paranoid Sentence frame: The debate turns on the paranoid of ______. （空格填入與「懷疑的｜教學補註：a person afflicted with paranoia」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a paranoid in that debate. （懷疑的）
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paranormal
超常的
英文釋義：超常的
用法／搭配：把非凡主張當近乎超常。
Example · TTS
Treat extraordinary claims as almost paranormal. （超常的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
paraphernalia
n. 大量裝備｜教學補註：the equipment needed for a particular activity
英文釋義：the equipment needed for a particular activity
相似詞：gear, appurtenance
用法／搭配：travelling paraphernalia 旅行裝備
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the travelling paraphernalia. （大量裝備）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
paraphrase
改述
英文釋義：改述
用法／搭配：改述主張但不改目標量。
Example · TTS
Paraphrase claims without changing the estimand. （改述）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
parasite
寄生虫；寄生者
英文釋義：寄生虫；寄生者
用法／搭配：HARKing 是誠實探究的寄生虫。
Example · TTS
HARKing is a parasite on honest inquiry. （寄生虫；寄生者）
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parasol
陽傘
英文釋義：陽傘
用法／搭配：撑起敏感度分析陽傘。
Example · TTS
Use a parasol of sensitivity analyses. （陽傘）
詳細 · 紅寶書
parch
烤乾｜教學補註：cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
英文釋義：cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
相似詞：sear
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat。中文錨點：烤乾｜教學補註：cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat。GRE tip: treat "parch" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to parch sth; refuse / choose / begin to parch; the parching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to parch ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「烤乾｜教學補註：cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The sun parched the earth. （烤乾）
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parched
乾透的
英文釋義：乾透的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：乾透的
Example · TTS
On the exam, parched most nearly means a sense of "乾透的". （乾透的）
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pardon
赦免
英文釋義：赦免
用法／搭配：考意錨點：赦免
Example · TTS
On the exam, pardon most nearly means a sense of "赦免". （赦免）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
pardonable
可赦免
英文釋義：可赦免
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：pardonable 約「可赦免」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: pardonable ~ 可赦免; keep the tone straight. （可赦免）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pare
削減｜教學補註：decrease gradually or bit by bit
英文釋義：decrease gradually or bit by bit; cut small bits or pare shavings from
相似詞：whittle, skin, peel, trim
相反詞：dress
派生詞：paring n., parer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to decrease gradually or bit by bit。中文錨點：削減｜教學補註：decrease gradually or bit by bit。GRE tip: treat "pare" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pare sth; refuse / choose / begin to pare; the paring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pare ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「削減｜教學補註：decrease gradually or bit by bit」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Pare one's fingernails. （削減）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
parity
平等｜教學補註：(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
英文釋義：(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered; (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity
相似詞：para
用法／搭配：核心義：(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered。中文錨點：平等｜教學補註：(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered。GRE tip: "parity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parity of X; a sense / degree / lack of parity; amid / despite parity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parity of ______. （空格填入與「平等｜教學補註：(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Parity is often used to check the integrity of transmitted data. （平等）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
parley
談判；會談
英文釋義：a negotiation between enemies; discuss, as between enemies
用法／搭配：核心義：a negotiation between enemies。中文錨點：談判；會談。GRE tip: "parley" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parley of X; a sense / degree / lack of parley; amid / despite parley Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parley of ______. （空格填入與「談判；會談」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of parley is crucial to understanding the argument. （談判；會談）
詳細 · 紅寶書
parlous
危險的；狡猾的
英文釋義：fraught with danger
相似詞：perilous, precarious, touch-and-go
用法／搭配：核心義：fraught with danger。中文錨點：危險的；狡猾的。GRE tip: "parlous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a parlous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather parlous; parlous enough to... Sentence frame: Her parlous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「危險的；狡猾的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A parlous journey on stormy seas. （危險的；狡猾的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書、重要詞
parochial
狹小的｜教學補註：relating to or supported by or located in a parish
英文釋義：relating to or supported by or located in a parish; narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
相似詞：insular
相反詞：cosmopolitan, broad-minded
派生詞：parish n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or supported by or located in a parish。中文錨點：狹小的｜教學補註：relating to or supported by or located in a parish。GRE tip: "parochial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a parochial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather parochial; parochial enough to... Sentence frame: Her parochial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「狹小的｜教學補註：relating to or supported by or located in a parish」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Little sympathy with parochial mentality. （狹小的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
parody
拙劣的模仿
英文釋義：a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way; humorous or satirical mimicry
相似詞：lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff, burlesque
派生詞：parodist n.
形近詞：parody 拙劣的模仿 ｜ prodigy 奇才天才 ｜ prodigal 浪費的奢侈的 ｜ progeny 後代
用法／搭配：核心義：a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way。中文錨點：拙劣的模仿。GRE tip: "parody" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parody of X; a sense / degree / lack of parody; amid / despite parody Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parody of ______. （空格填入與「拙劣的模仿」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of parody is crucial to understanding the argument. （拙劣的模仿）
詳細 · GRE3000
paroxysm
爆發；社會變革
英文釋義：a sudden uncontrollable attack
相似詞：fit, convulsion
相反詞：disagree, unfit
派生詞：paroxysmal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden uncontrollable attack。中文錨點：爆發；社會變革。GRE tip: "paroxysm" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the paroxysm of X; a sense / degree / lack of paroxysm; amid / despite paroxysm Sentence frame: The debate turns on the paroxysm of ______. （空格填入與「爆發；社會變革」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A paroxysm of giggling. （爆發；社會變革）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
parry
擋開；迴避
英文釋義：(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword; a return punch (especially by a boxer)
相似詞：counterpunch, counter, block, deflect, hedge, fudge
相反詞：free, remember, unblock, unfreeze, unstuff
用法／搭配：核心義：(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword。中文錨點：擋開；迴避。GRE tip: "parry" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parry of X; a sense / degree / lack of parry; amid / despite parry Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parry of ______. （空格填入與「擋開；迴避」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of parry is crucial to understanding the argument. （擋開；迴避）
詳細 · 複習詞、重要詞
parsimonious
吝嗇的｜教學補註：excessively unwilling to spend
英文釋義：excessively unwilling to spend
相似詞：penurious
相反詞：generous, lavish
派生詞：parsimony n., parsimoniousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：excessively unwilling to spend。中文錨點：吝嗇的｜教學補註：excessively unwilling to spend。GRE tip: "parsimonious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a parsimonious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather parsimonious; parsimonious enough to... Sentence frame: Her parsimonious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「吝嗇的｜教學補註：excessively unwilling to spend」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses. （吝嗇的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
parsimony
吝嗇的｜教學補註：extreme care in spending money
英文釋義：extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily; extreme stinginess
相似詞：parsimoniousness, thrift, penny-pinching, meanness, minginess, niggardliness
派生詞：parsimonious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：extreme care in spending money。中文錨點：吝嗇的｜教學補註：extreme care in spending money。GRE tip: "parsimony" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parsimony of X; a sense / degree / lack of parsimony; amid / despite parsimony Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parsimony of ______. （空格填入與「吝嗇的｜教學補註：extreme care in spending money」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of parsimony is crucial to understanding the argument. （吝嗇的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
partial
偏袒
英文釋義：偏袒
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：partial 約「偏袒」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: partial ~ 偏袒; keep the tone straight. （偏袒）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
participate
參與
英文釋義：參與
用法／搭配：病人應以夥伴身分參與。
Example · TTS
Patients should participate as partners, not only subjects. （參與）
詳細 · 救命800
partisan
adj.有偏見的｜教學補註：inclined to favor one side over another
英文釋義：inclined to favor one side over another
相似詞：biased, partial, prejudiced
相反詞：impartial, neutral, nonpartisan, unbiased, unprejudiced
派生詞：partisanship n.
用法／搭配：a shamelessly partisan news report 一篇無恥的有偏見的新聞報道
Example · TTS
It was a shamelessly partisan news report. （有偏見的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
parturition
分娩｜教學補註：the process of giving birth
英文釋義：the process of giving birth
相似詞：birth, birthing
相反詞：death
用法／搭配：核心義：the process of giving birth。中文錨點：分娩｜教學補註：the process of giving birth。GRE tip: "parturition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the parturition of X; a sense / degree / lack of parturition; amid / despite parturition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the parturition of ______. （空格填入與「分娩｜教學補註：the process of giving birth」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of parturition is crucial to understanding the argument. （分娩）
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partyhat
派對帽
英文釋義：派對帽
用法／搭配：考意錨點：派對帽
Example · TTS
On the exam, partyhat most nearly means a sense of "派對帽". （派對帽）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
passe
過時的；已過盛年的
英文釋義：out of fashion
相似詞：antique, demode, ex, old-fashioned, old-hat, outmoded
用法／搭配：核心義：out of fashion。中文錨點：過時的；已過盛年的。GRE tip: "passe" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a passe argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather passe; passe enough to... Sentence frame: Her passe ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「過時的；已過盛年的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her passe approach to the evidence. （過時的；已過盛年的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pastiche
混雜；東拼西湊
英文釋義：a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources; a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work
相似詞：medley, potpourri
用法／搭配：核心義：a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources。中文錨點：混雜；東拼西湊。GRE tip: "pastiche" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pastiche of X; a sense / degree / lack of pastiche; amid / despite pastiche Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pastiche of ______. （空格填入與「混雜；東拼西湊」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pastiche is crucial to understanding the argument. （混雜；東拼西湊）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書、重要詞
pastoral
田園的｜教學補註：a musical composition that evokes rural life
英文釋義：a musical composition that evokes rural life; a letter from a pastor to the congregation
相似詞：pastorale, idyll, idyl, bucolic, arcadian
派生詞：pastor n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a musical composition that evokes rural life。中文錨點：田園的｜教學補註：a musical composition that evokes rural life。GRE tip: "pastoral" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pastoral of X; a sense / degree / lack of pastoral; amid / despite pastoral Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pastoral of ______. （空格填入與「田園的｜教學補註：a musical composition that evokes rural life」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Charming in its pastoral setting. （田園的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pastry
點心｜教學補註：a dough of flour and water and shortening
英文釋義：a dough of flour and water and shortening; any of various baked foods made of dough or batter
用法／搭配：核心義：a dough of flour and water and shortening。中文錨點：點心｜教學補註：a dough of flour and water and shortening。GRE tip: "pastry" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pastry of X; a sense / degree / lack of pastry; amid / despite pastry Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pastry of ______. （空格填入與「點心｜教學補註：a dough of flour and water and shortening」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pastry is crucial to understanding the argument. （點心）
詳細 · 紅寶書
patch
補丁｜教學補註：a small contrasting part of something
英文釋義：a small contrasting part of something; a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
相似詞：spot, speckle, dapple, fleck, maculation, plot
派生詞：patchy adj., patching n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a small contrasting part of something。中文錨點：補丁｜教學補註：a small contrasting part of something。GRE tip: "patch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the patch of X; a sense / degree / lack of patch; amid / despite patch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the patch of ______. （空格填入與「補丁｜教學補註：a small contrasting part of something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The field was patched with snow. （補丁）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
patent
明顯的；專利
英文釋義：a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention; an official document granting a right or privilege
相似詞：apparent, evident, manifest, plain, unmistakable
相反詞：cheer, fancy, patterned
派生詞：patentee n., patency n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention。中文錨點：明顯的；專利。GRE tip: "patent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the patent of X; a sense / degree / lack of patent; amid / despite patent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the patent of ______. （空格填入與「明顯的；專利」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Should I patent this invention? （明顯的；專利）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
paternal
父親的
英文釋義：父親的
用法／搭配：陪產假是實驗室永續一環。
Example · TTS
Paternal leave is part of lab sustainability. （父親的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
paternity
父性；父權身份
英文釋義：父性；父權身份
用法／搭配：錯誤與勝利都要認父職。
Example · TTS
Claim paternity of errors as well as wins. （父性；父權身份）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pathetic
可憐的；悲哀的
英文釋義：deserving or inciting pity; ; ; - Galsworthy; inspiring mixed contempt and pity
相似詞：hapless, miserable, misfortunate, piteous, pitiable, pitiful
派生詞：pathos n.
用法／搭配：核心義：deserving or inciting pity。中文錨點：可憐的；悲哀的。GRE tip: "pathetic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pathetic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pathetic; pathetic enough to... Sentence frame: Her pathetic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可憐的；悲哀的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic. （可憐的；悲哀的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
pathogen
病原體
英文釋義：病原體
用法／搭配：該模型把錯誤訊息當成病原體。
Example · TTS
The model treats misinformation like a pathogen. （病原體）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
pathological
adj. 病態的｜教學補註：markedly abnormal and unable to control feelings
英文釋義：markedly abnormal and unable to control feelings
相似詞：morbid毛病
派生詞：pathology n.
用法／搭配：a pathological fear of snakes 對蛇病態的恐懼
Example · TTS
A pathological urge to succeed. （病態的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pathology
病理學的｜教學補註：the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects ...
英文釋義：the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases; any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
派生詞：pathological adj., pathologic adj., pathologist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases。中文錨點：病理學的｜教學補註：the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects。GRE tip: "pathology" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pathology of X; a sense / degree / lack of pathology; amid / despite pathology Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pathology of ______. （空格填入與「病理學的｜教學補註：the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pathology is crucial to understanding the argument. （病理學的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
pathos
悲愴力；同情的感染
英文釋義：悲愴力；同情的感染
用法／搭配：演說更依賴悲愴感染而非證據。
Example · TTS
The speech relied more on pathos than on proof. （悲愴力；同情的感染）
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patriarch
家長；元老
英文釋義：家長；元老
用法／搭配：元老仍服從預註冊。
Example · TTS
The patriarch still submits to prereg. （家長；元老）
詳細 · 紅寶書
patriarchal
家長制的｜教學補註：characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the fami...
英文釋義：characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line; relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank
相反詞：matriarchal
派生詞：patriarch n., patriarchy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the ...。中文錨點：家長制的｜教學補註：characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the fami。GRE tip: "patriarchal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a patriarchal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather patriarchal; patriarchal enough to... Sentence frame: Her patriarchal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「家長制的｜教學補註：characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the fami」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her patriarchal approach to the evidence. （家長制的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
patriarchy
父系制
英文釋義：父系制
用法／搭配：挑戰「資深一定對」的父系制。
Example · TTS
Challenge patriarchy of 'senior knows best'. （父系制）
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patriot
愛國者
英文釋義：愛國者
用法／搭配：做嚴謹的愛國者，不是品牌的。
Example · TTS
Be a patriot of rigor, not of brands. （愛國者）
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patriotic
愛國的
英文釋義：愛國的
用法／搭配：對方法的愛國忠誠會致盲。
Example · TTS
Patriotic loyalty to a method can blind you. （愛國的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
patron
贊助人；主顧
英文釋義：贊助人；主顧
用法／搭配：感謝贊助人但不出賣結論。
Example · TTS
Thank patrons without selling conclusions. （贊助人；主顧）
詳細 · 紅寶書
patronage
贊助；支柱
英文釋義：the act of providing approval and support; customers collectively
相似詞：backing, backup, championship, clientele, business, condescension
相反詞：advance, front, veer
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of providing approval and support。中文錨點：贊助；支柱。GRE tip: "patronage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the patronage of X; a sense / degree / lack of patronage; amid / despite patronage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the patronage of ______. （空格填入與「贊助；支柱」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Even before noon there was a considerable patronage. （贊助；支柱）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
patronize
資助；屈尊
英文釋義：assume sponsorship of; do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
相似詞：sponsor, patronise, shop, frequent, condescend, patronage
相反詞：boycott
派生詞：patron n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to assume sponsorship of。中文錨點：資助；屈尊。GRE tip: treat "patronize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to patronize sth; refuse / choose / begin to patronize; the patronizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to patronize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「資助；屈尊」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
We patronize this store. （資助；屈尊）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
paucity
n. 缺乏｜教學補註：smallness of number
英文釋義：smallness of number
相似詞：dearth
相反詞：abundance, plenty
用法／搭配：an extreme paucity of natural resources 極度匱乏的自然資源
Example · TTS
The debate focused on an extreme paucity of natural resources. （缺乏）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pauper
乞丐｜教學補註：a person who is very poor
英文釋義：a person who is very poor
派生詞：pauperize v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who is very poor。中文錨點：乞丐｜教學補註：a person who is very poor。GRE tip: "pauper" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pauper of X; a sense / degree / lack of pauper; amid / despite pauper Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pauper of ______. （空格填入與「乞丐｜教學補註：a person who is very poor」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a pauper in that debate. （乞丐）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pavid
害怕的；膽小的
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：害怕的；膽小的。GRE tip: "pavid" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pavid of X; a sense / degree / lack of pavid; amid / despite pavid Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pavid of ______. （空格填入與「害怕的；膽小的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pavid is crucial to understanding the argument. （害怕的；膽小的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
pax
和平；平安
英文釋義：和平；平安
用法／搭配：對中途改結局名稱下停戰令。
Example · TTS
Declare a pax on outcome renaming midstream. （和平；平安）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
payoff
報酬；結果
英文釋義：報酬；結果
用法／搭配：新聞前先說科學報酬。
Example · TTS
State the scientific payoff before the press. （報酬；結果）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
payola
封口賄賂
英文釋義：封口賄賂
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：payola 約「封口賄賂」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: payola ~ 封口賄賂; keep the tone straight. （封口賄賂）
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peace
和平
英文釋義：和平
用法／搭配：用發表與虛無結果和解。
Example · TTS
Make peace with null results by publishing them. （和平）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peachy
愉快的；極好的
英文釋義：very good; of something resembling a peach in color
相似詞：bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great
相反詞：uncork
派生詞：peach n.
用法／搭配：核心義：very good。中文錨點：愉快的；極好的。GRE tip: "peachy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a peachy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather peachy; peachy enough to... Sentence frame: Her peachy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「愉快的；極好的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His peachy explanation made the complex idea easier to follow. （愉快的；極好的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peak
頂峯；憔悴
英文釋義：the most extreme possible amount or value; the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
相似詞：extremum, flower, prime, heyday, bloom, blossom
相反詞：bottom out
派生詞：peaky adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the most extreme possible amount or value。中文錨點：頂峯；憔悴。GRE tip: "peak" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peak of X; a sense / degree / lack of peak; amid / despite peak Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peak of ______. （空格填入與「頂峯；憔悴」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929. （頂峯；憔悴）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
peaky
憔悴的｜教學補註：having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
英文釋義：having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
相似詞：spiky
派生詞：peak n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having or as if having especially high-pitched spots。中文錨點：憔悴的｜教學補註：having or as if having especially high-pitched spots。GRE tip: "peaky" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a peaky argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather peaky; peaky enough to... Sentence frame: Her peaky ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「憔悴的｜教學補註：having or as if having especially high-pitched spots」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Absence of peaky highs and beefed-up bass. （憔悴的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
peccadillo
n. 小過失｜教學補註：small, unimportant sins or faults
英文釋義：small, unimportant sins or faults
相似詞：misdemeanor
用法／搭配：forgive him for his peccadillos 原諒他的小過失
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the forgive him for his peccadillos. （小過失）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
peck
大量的｜教學補註：(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
英文釋義：(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons
相似詞：batch, deal, flock, hatful, heap, lot
派生詞：pecker n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent。中文錨點：大量的｜教學補註：(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent。GRE tip: "peck" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peck of X; a sense / degree / lack of peck; amid / despite peck Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peck of ______. （空格填入與「大量的｜教學補註：(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of peck is crucial to understanding the argument. （大量的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peckish
飢餓的；急躁的
英文釋義：somewhat hungry; easily irritated or annoyed
相似詞：cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peevish, pettish
相反詞：agreeable, docile
用法／搭配：核心義：somewhat hungry。中文錨點：飢餓的；急躁的。GRE tip: "peckish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a peckish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather peckish; peckish enough to... Sentence frame: Her peckish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「飢餓的；急躁的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her peckish approach to the evidence. （飢餓的；急躁的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peculate
盜用；挪用
英文釋義：appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
相似詞：embezzle, defalcate, misappropriate, malversate
派生詞：peculation n., peculator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use。中文錨點：盜用；挪用。GRE tip: treat "peculate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to peculate sth; refuse / choose / begin to peculate; the peculating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to peculate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「盜用；挪用」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to peculate what they had once defended. （盜用；挪用）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
peculiar
獨特的；奇異的
英文釋義：beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; unique or specific to a person or thing or category
相似詞：curious, funny, odd, queer, rum, rummy
相反詞：incurious, even
派生詞：peculiarity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：beyond or deviating from the usual or expected。中文錨點：獨特的；奇異的。GRE tip: "peculiar" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a peculiar argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather peculiar; peculiar enough to... Sentence frame: Her peculiar ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「獨特的；奇異的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman. （獨特的；奇異的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
pecuniary
adj. 金錢上的｜教學補註：of or relating to money, banking, or investments
英文釋義：of or relating to money, banking, or investments
相似詞：fiscal, financial
相反詞：nonfinancial
形近詞：pernicious 有害的 = noxious ｜ pecuniary 金錢的 ｜ impecunious 貧窮的 = pernurious, indigent ｜ penury 貧困
用法／搭配：pecuniary loss in the snow disaster 在雪災中所蒙受的金錢損失
Example · TTS
He received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services. （金錢上的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pedagogy
教學｜教學補註：the principles and methods of instruction
英文釋義：the principles and methods of instruction; the profession of a teacher
相似詞：pedagogics, teaching, instruction, education, didactics
派生詞：pedagogic adj., pedagogical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the principles and methods of instruction。中文錨點：教學｜教學補註：the principles and methods of instruction。GRE tip: "pedagogy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pedagogy of X; a sense / degree / lack of pedagogy; amid / despite pedagogy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pedagogy of ______. （空格填入與「教學｜教學補註：the principles and methods of instruction」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Pedagogy is recognized as an important profession. （教學）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pedant
書呆子｜教學補註：a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they ...
英文釋義：a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
相似詞：bookworm, scholastic
派生詞：pedantic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit。中文錨點：書呆子｜教學補註：a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they。GRE tip: "pedant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pedant of X; a sense / degree / lack of pedant; amid / despite pedant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pedant of ______. （空格填入與「書呆子｜教學補註：a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a pedant in that debate. （書呆子）
詳細 · 救命800
pedantic
adj. 書呆子的｜教學補註：too worried about small details or rules
英文釋義：too worried about small details or rules
相似詞：academic, donnish
相反詞：unscholarly, casual
派生詞：pedantry n., pedant n.
用法／搭配：pedantic about punctuation 對標點符號過於講究
Example · TTS
Consider this case: pedantic about punctuation. （書呆子的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
peddle
v. 兜售｜教學補註：to sell from place to place usually in small quantities
英文釋義：to sell from place to place usually in small quantities
相似詞：monger, huckster, hawk, vend, pitch
相反詞：dove
派生詞：peddler n., peddling n.
用法／搭配：peddle fruits and vegetables 沿街兜售果蔬
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to peddle fruits and vegetables. （兜售）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pedestal
基座的｜教學補註：a support or foundation
英文釋義：a support or foundation; a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)
相似詞：base, stand, plinth, footstall
相反詞：lie, sit, yield
用法／搭配：核心義：a support or foundation。中文錨點：基座的｜教學補註：a support or foundation。GRE tip: "pedestal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pedestal of X; a sense / degree / lack of pedestal; amid / despite pedestal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pedestal of ______. （空格填入與「基座的｜教學補註：a support or foundation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They put him on a pedestal. （基座的）
詳細 · 救命800
pedestrian
adj. 平庸無奇的
英文釋義：causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
相似詞：dreary, jejune, monotonous, tedious, tedious, prosaic
相反詞：poetic, imaginative
用法／搭配：a painting that is pedestrian and unimaginative 乏味又缺乏想象力的畫作
Example · TTS
A pedestrian movie plot. （平庸無奇的）
詳細 · 填空1300、重要詞
pedigree
起源；家譜；門系
英文釋義：the descendants of one individual; line of descent of a purebred animal
相似詞：lineage, line, descent, bloodline, blood, ancestry
相反詞：ascent
用法／搭配：核心義：the descendants of one individual。中文錨點：起源；家譜；門系。GRE tip: "pedigree" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pedigree of X; a sense / degree / lack of pedigree; amid / despite pedigree Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pedigree of ______. （空格填入與「起源；家譜；門系」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pedigree is crucial to understanding the argument. （起源；家譜；門系）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peek
偷看｜教學補註：a secret look
英文釋義：a secret look; throw a glance at; take a brief look at
相似詞：peep, glance, glint
用法／搭配：核心義：a secret look。中文錨點：偷看｜教學補註：a secret look。GRE tip: "peek" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peek of X; a sense / degree / lack of peek; amid / despite peek Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peek of ______. （空格填入與「偷看｜教學補註：a secret look」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting. （偷看）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peep
偷看｜教學補註：the short weak cry of a young bird
英文釋義：the short weak cry of a young bird; a secret look
相似詞：cheep, peek, chirp, chirrup
派生詞：peeper n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the short weak cry of a young bird。中文錨點：偷看｜教學補註：the short weak cry of a young bird。GRE tip: "peep" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peep of X; a sense / degree / lack of peep; amid / despite peep Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peep of ______. （空格填入與「偷看｜教學補註：the short weak cry of a young bird」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He peeped at the woman through the window. （偷看）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peerless
無與倫比的
英文釋義：eminent beyond or above comparison
相似詞：matchless, nonpareil, one, unmatched, unmatchable, unrivaled
用法／搭配：核心義：eminent beyond or above comparison。中文錨點：無與倫比的。GRE tip: "peerless" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a peerless argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather peerless; peerless enough to... Sentence frame: Her peerless ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無與倫比的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A peerless scholar. （無與倫比的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
peery
懷疑的｜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：懷疑的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "peery" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peery of X; a sense / degree / lack of peery; amid / despite peery Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peery of ______. （空格填入與「懷疑的｜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 peery is crucial to understanding the argument. （懷疑的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
peeve
惹惱｜教學補註：an annoyed or irritated mood
英文釋義：an annoyed or irritated mood; cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
用法／搭配：核心義：an annoyed or irritated mood。中文錨點：惹惱｜教學補註：an annoyed or irritated mood。GRE tip: "peeve" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peeve of X; a sense / degree / lack of peeve; amid / despite peeve Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peeve of ______. （空格填入與「惹惱｜教學補註：an annoyed or irritated mood」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of peeve is crucial to understanding the argument. （惹惱）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
peevish
易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed
英文釋義：easily irritated or annoyed
相似詞：cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peckish, pettish
相反詞：agreeable, docile
派生詞：peevishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：easily irritated or annoyed。中文錨點：易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed。GRE tip: "peevish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a peevish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather peevish; peevish enough to... Sentence frame: Her peevish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her peevish approach to the evidence. （易怒的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
pejorative
adj. 貶低的｜教學補註：disparaging
英文釋義：disparaging
相似詞：ridiculed, disdainful, contemptuous, scornful
相反詞：complimentary, laudatory
用法／搭配：a pejorative term 貶義詞
Example · TTS
It was a pejorative term. （貶低的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
pellucid
adj. 透明的｜教學補註：admitting the passage of light
英文釋義：admitting the passage of light
相似詞：limpid, lucent, transparent, lucid
相反詞：opaque, obscure, confused
派生詞：pellucidity n., pellucidness n.
用法／搭配：pellucid spring water 清澈透明的泉水
Example · TTS
A pellucid brook. （透明的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
penal
懲罰｜教學補註：of or relating to punishment
英文釋義：of or relating to punishment; serving as or designed to impose punishment
相似詞：punishable
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to punishment。中文錨點：懲罰｜教學補註：of or relating to punishment。GRE tip: "penal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a penal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather penal; penal enough to... Sentence frame: Her penal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「懲罰｜教學補註：of or relating to punishment」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Penal servitude. （懲罰）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書、重要詞
penance
贖罪；告解
英文釋義：remorse for your past conduct; a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution
相似詞：repentance, penitence, self-mortification, self-abasement
用法／搭配：核心義：remorse for your past conduct。中文錨點：贖罪；告解。GRE tip: "penance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the penance of X; a sense / degree / lack of penance; amid / despite penance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the penance of ______. （空格填入與「贖罪；告解」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of penance is crucial to understanding the argument. （贖罪；告解）
詳細 · 複習詞
penchant
嗜好；喜好
英文釋義：a strong liking
相似詞：preference, predilection, taste
相反詞：aversion, dislike
形近詞：trenchant 犀利的尖刻的 ｜ penchant 嗜好愛好 ｜ treacherous 背叛的 ｜ enchant 使着迷=captivate
用法／搭配：核心義：a strong liking。中文錨點：嗜好；喜好。GRE tip: "penchant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the penchant of X; a sense / degree / lack of penchant; amid / despite penchant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the penchant of ______. （空格填入與「嗜好；喜好」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The Irish have a penchant for blarney. （嗜好；喜好）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
pendant
垂飾；懸著的
英文釋義：垂飾；懸著的
用法／搭配：垂吊的但書救不了壞設計。
Example · TTS
A pendant caveat cannot rescue a broken design. （垂飾；懸著的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pendent
下垂的｜教學補註：an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
英文釋義：an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring); branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
相似詞：pendant, chandelier, dependent
相反詞：independent
用法／搭配：核心義：an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)。中文錨點：下垂的｜教學補註：an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)。GRE tip: "pendent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pendent of X; a sense / degree / lack of pendent; amid / despite pendent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pendent of ______. （空格填入與「下垂的｜教學補註：an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pendent is crucial to understanding the argument. （下垂的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
pending
待決的；直到
英文釋義：待決的；直到
用法／搭配：結果尚待倫理審查。
Example · TTS
Results are pending ethics clearance. （待決的；直到）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pendulous
下垂的｜教學補註：having branches or flower heads that bend downward
英文釋義：having branches or flower heads that bend downward
相似詞：cernuous, drooping, nodding, weeping
相反詞：laugh
用法／搭配：核心義：having branches or flower heads that bend downward。中文錨點：下垂的｜教學補註：having branches or flower heads that bend downward。GRE tip: "pendulous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pendulous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pendulous; pendulous enough to... Sentence frame: Her pendulous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「下垂的｜教學補註：having branches or flower heads that bend downward」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The pendulous branches of a weeping willow. （下垂的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
pendulum
n. 搖擺不定的局面
英文釋義：something that alternates between opposites
用法／搭配：the pendulum of public opinion 輿論的搖擺
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the pendulum of public opinion. （搖擺不定的局面）
詳細 · 紅寶書
penicillin
青黴素｜教學補註：any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synth...
英文釋義：any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
用法／搭配：核心義：any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of v...。中文錨點：青黴素｜教學補註：any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synth。GRE tip: "penicillin" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the penicillin of X; a sense / degree / lack of penicillin; amid / despite penicillin Sentence frame: The debate turns on the penicillin of ______. （空格填入與「青黴素｜教學補註：any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synth」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of penicillin is crucial to understanding the argument. （青黴素）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
penitent
懺悔的；悔過的
英文釋義：(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor); feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
相似詞：repentant
相反詞：impenitent, unrepentant
派生詞：penitence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the di...。中文錨點：懺悔的；悔過的。GRE tip: "penitent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the penitent of X; a sense / degree / lack of penitent; amid / despite penitent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the penitent of ______. （空格填入與「懺悔的；悔過的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a penitent in that debate. （懺悔的；悔過的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
pension
退休金
英文釋義：退休金
用法／搭配：退休金制度說明長期政策取捨。
Example · TTS
Pension systems illustrate long-horizon policy tradeoffs. （退休金）
詳細 · 救命800
pensive
adj. 沉思的，憂傷的
英文釋義：thinking deeply about something that worries you
相似詞：brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pondering
派生詞：pensiveness n.
用法／搭配：a pensive mood 沉思的心情
Example · TTS
It was a pensive mood. （沉思的，憂傷的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
penury
貧窮的｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty or destitution
英文釋義：a state of extreme poverty or destitution
相似詞：indigence, need, pauperism, pauperization
相反詞：wealth, affluence
派生詞：penurious adj.
形近詞：pernicious 有害的 = noxious ｜ pecuniary 金錢的 ｜ impecunious 貧窮的 = pernurious, indigent ｜ penury 貧困
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of extreme poverty or destitution。中文錨點：貧窮的｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty or destitution。GRE tip: "penury" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the penury of X; a sense / degree / lack of penury; amid / despite penury Sentence frame: The debate turns on the penury of ______. （空格填入與「貧窮的｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty or destitution」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of penury is crucial to understanding the argument. （貧窮的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
perceive
察覺；認為
英文釋義：察覺；認為
用法／搭配：讀者從對沖用語察覺信心。
Example · TTS
Readers perceive confidence from hedging choices. （察覺；認為）
詳細 · 複習詞
percept
認知｜教學補註：the representation of what is perceived
英文釋義：the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
相似詞：perception
用法／搭配：核心義：the representation of what is perceived。中文錨點：認知｜教學補註：the representation of what is perceived。GRE tip: "percept" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the percept of X; a sense / degree / lack of percept; amid / despite percept Sentence frame: The debate turns on the percept of ______. （空格填入與「認知｜教學補註：the representation of what is perceived」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of percept is crucial to understanding the argument. （認知）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
perception
知覺；看法
英文釋義：知覺；看法
用法／搭配：開放程式碼提升嚴謹知覺。
Example · TTS
Perception of rigor rises with open code. （知覺；看法）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perch
棲息｜教學補註：support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especia...
英文釋義：support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird); a linear measure of 16.5 feet
相似詞：rod, pole, roost, rest
相反詞：be active, change
派生詞：percher n.
用法／搭配：核心義：support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)。中文錨點：棲息｜教學補註：support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especia。GRE tip: "perch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perch of X; a sense / degree / lack of perch; amid / despite perch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perch of ______. （空格填入與「棲息｜教學補註：support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especia」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The birds perched high in the tree. （棲息）
詳細 · 紅寶書
percolate
過濾｜教學補註：the product of percolation
英文釋義：the product of percolation; permeate or penetrate gradually
相似詞：leach, permeate, filter, perk
派生詞：percolation n., percolator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the product of percolation。中文錨點：過濾｜教學補註：the product of percolation。GRE tip: "percolate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the percolate of X; a sense / degree / lack of percolate; amid / despite percolate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the percolate of ______. （空格填入與「過濾｜教學補註：the product of percolation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Light percolated into our house in the morning. （過濾）
詳細 · 填空1300
peregrination
四處遊歷｜教學補註：traveling or wandering around
英文釋義：traveling or wandering around
派生詞：peregrinate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：traveling or wandering around。中文錨點：四處遊歷｜教學補註：traveling or wandering around。GRE tip: "peregrination" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peregrination of X; a sense / degree / lack of peregrination; amid / despite peregrination Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peregrination of ______. （空格填入與「四處遊歷｜教學補註：traveling or wandering around」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of peregrination is crucial to understanding the argument. （四處遊歷）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
peremptory
adj. 專橫的｜教學補註：characterized by arrogant self-assurance
英文釋義：characterized by arrogant self-assurance
相似詞：haughty, imperious
形近詞：perverse 固執的，錯誤的 ｜ pervious to 能透過的，可接受的 He is pervious to reason. ｜ perturb = disturb ｜ peremptory 傲慢的專橫的，強制的
用法／搭配：a peremptory tone 專橫的語氣
Example · TTS
A swaggering peremptory manner. （專橫的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
perennial
常年的；多年生的
英文釋義：(botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more; lasting three seasons or more
相似詞：recurrent, repeated
相反詞：annual, biennial
派生詞：perennate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：(botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more。中文錨點：常年的；多年生的。GRE tip: "perennial" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perennial of X; a sense / degree / lack of perennial; amid / despite perennial Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perennial of ______. （空格填入與「常年的；多年生的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The common buttercup is a popular perennial plant. （常年的；多年生的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
perfect
完美的；完成
英文釋義：完美的；完成
用法／搭配：沒有完美設計；請報告限制。
Example · TTS
No design is perfect; report limitations. （完美的；完成）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perfervid
狂熱的｜教學補註：characterized by intense emotion
英文釋義：characterized by intense emotion
相似詞：ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, torrid
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by intense emotion。中文錨點：狂熱的｜教學補註：characterized by intense emotion。GRE tip: "perfervid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a perfervid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather perfervid; perfervid enough to... Sentence frame: Her perfervid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「狂熱的｜教學補註：characterized by intense emotion」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her perfervid approach to the evidence. （狂熱的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
perfidious
adj. 背叛的，不可靠的
英文釋義：not loyal and cannot be trusted
相似詞：disloyal, treacherous
相反詞：loyal, patriotic, faithful
派生詞：perfidy n. 不忠
用法／搭配：a perfidious lover 不忠的情人
Example · TTS
The perfidious Judas. （背叛的，不可靠的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
perfidy
不忠｜教學補註：betrayal of a trust
英文釋義：betrayal of a trust; an act of deliberate betrayal
相似詞：perfidiousness, treachery, betrayal, treason
派生詞：perfidious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：betrayal of a trust。中文錨點：不忠｜教學補註：betrayal of a trust。GRE tip: "perfidy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perfidy of X; a sense / degree / lack of perfidy; amid / despite perfidy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perfidy of ______. （空格填入與「不忠｜教學補註：betrayal of a trust」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of perfidy is crucial to understanding the argument. （不忠）
詳細 · GRE3000
perforate
穿透｜教學補註：make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
英文釋義：make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation; pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
相似詞：punch, penetrate, pierced, perforated, punctured
派生詞：perforation n.
形近詞：permeate 滲透 - permeable ｜ perforate 打孔，穿透 ｜ perforce adv. 必定，勢必=inevitably
用法／搭配：核心義：to make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation。中文錨點：穿透｜教學補註：make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation。GRE tip: treat "perforate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to perforate sth; refuse / choose / begin to perforate; the perforating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to perforate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「穿透｜教學補註：make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Perforate the sheets of paper. （穿透）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
perforce
adv. 必然地｜教學補註：necessarily
英文釋義：necessarily
相似詞：inevitably, unavoidably
形近詞：permeate 滲透 - permeable ｜ perforate 打孔，穿透 ｜ perforce adv. 必定，勢必=inevitably
用法／搭配：What is true for TV broadcasts will perforce also apply to print media 在電視廣播上適用的必
Example · TTS
She answered What is true for TV broadcasts will perforce also apply to print media. （必然地）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
perfume
香水
英文釋義：香水
用法／搭配：考意錨點：香水
Example · TTS
On the exam, perfume most nearly means a sense of "香水". （香水）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
perfunctory
adj. 不走心的，呵呵的
英文釋義：lacking in interest
相似詞：cursory, casual
相反詞：thorough, careful, meticulous
用法／搭配：perfunctory smile 呵呵一笑
Example · TTS
Perfunctory courtesy. （不走心的，呵呵的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
perihelion
近日點
英文釋義：近日點
用法／搭配：在資料鎖定近日點發表，不是炒作點。
Example · TTS
Publish at the perihelion of data lock, not hype. （近日點）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
peril
危險的｜教學補註：a source of danger
英文釋義：a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; a state of danger involving risk
相似詞：hazard, jeopardy, risk, endangerment, riskiness, danger
相反詞：safety
派生詞：perilous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a source of danger。中文錨點：危險的｜教學補註：a source of danger。GRE tip: "peril" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the peril of X; a sense / degree / lack of peril; amid / despite peril Sentence frame: The debate turns on the peril of ______. （空格填入與「危險的｜教學補註：a source of danger」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of peril is crucial to understanding the argument. （危險的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
perilous
危險的｜教學補註：fraught with danger
英文釋義：fraught with danger
相似詞：parlous, precarious, touch-and-go
派生詞：peril n., perilousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：fraught with danger。中文錨點：危險的｜教學補註：fraught with danger。GRE tip: "perilous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a perilous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather perilous; perilous enough to... Sentence frame: Her perilous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「危險的｜教學補註：fraught with danger」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat. （危險的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
perinatal
圍產期的
英文釋義：圍產期的
用法／搭配：圍產期專案需要早期清單。
Example · TTS
Perinatal projects need early checklists. （圍產期的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
period
時期；句點
英文釋義：時期；句點
用法／搭配：精確報告觀察期。
Example · TTS
Report the observation period exactly. （時期；句點）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
periodic
週期性的
英文釋義：週期性的
用法／搭配：安排週期性稽核。
Example · TTS
Schedule periodic audit reviews. （週期性的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
periodization
分期
英文釋義：分期
用法／搭配：考意錨點：分期
Example · TTS
On the exam, periodization most nearly means a sense of "分期". （分期）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
peripatetic
adj. 漫遊的｜教學補註：walking about
英文釋義：walking about
相似詞：nomadic, itinerant
相反詞：settled, stationary
派生詞：peripateticism n.
用法／搭配：a peripatetic lifestyle 四處遊歷的生活方式
Example · TTS
Peripatetic country preachers. （漫遊的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
peripheral
adj. 不重要的｜教學補註：not important
英文釋義：not important
相似詞：accessory, extraneous, impertinent, irrelevant
相反詞：central, essential, relevant
派生詞：periphery n.
用法／搭配：peripheral activities 次要活動
Example · TTS
Energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy. （不重要的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
periphery
外圍；邊緣
英文釋義：外圍；邊緣
用法／搭配：別把排除藏在邊緣。
Example · TTS
Do not hide exclusions on the periphery. （外圍；邊緣）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
periphrasis
迂迴說法
英文釋義：迂迴說法
用法／搭配：用目標量取代迂迴說法。
Example · TTS
Replace periphrasis with an estimand. （迂迴說法）
詳細 · 紅寶書
periphrastic
迂迴的；冗長的
英文釋義：roundabout and unnecessarily wordy; ; -T.S.Eliot; (`ambagious' is archaic)
相似詞：circumlocutious, circumlocutory, ambagious
派生詞：periphrasis n.
用法／搭配：核心義：roundabout and unnecessarily wordy。中文錨點：迂迴的；冗長的。GRE tip: "periphrastic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a periphrastic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather periphrastic; periphrastic enough to... Sentence frame: Her periphrastic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「迂迴的；冗長的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A periphrastic study in a worn-out poetical fashion,/ Leaving one still with the intolerable wrestle/ With words and meanings. （迂迴的；冗長的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perish
死亡｜教學補註：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessar...
英文釋義：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
相似詞：die, decease, go, exit, expire, pass
相反詞：be born
用法／搭配：核心義：to pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life。中文錨點：死亡｜教學補註：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessar。GRE tip: treat "perish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to perish sth; refuse / choose / begin to perish; the perishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to perish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「死亡｜教學補註：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessar」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The children perished in the fire. （死亡）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perishable
易腐壞的｜教學補註：food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
英文釋義：food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated; liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay
相似詞：spoilable
相反詞：imperishable
派生詞：perishableness n., perishability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated。中文錨點：易腐壞的｜教學補註：food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated。GRE tip: "perishable" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perishable of X; a sense / degree / lack of perishable; amid / despite perishable Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perishable of ______. （空格填入與「易腐壞的｜教學補註：food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Perishable foods such as butter and fruit. （易腐壞的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
perishing
嚴寒的｜教學補註：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessar...
英文釋義：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
相似詞：die, decease, perish, go, exit, expire
相反詞：be born
用法／搭配：核心義：to pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life。中文錨點：嚴寒的｜教學補註：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessar。GRE tip: treat "perishing" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to perishing sth; refuse / choose / begin to perishing; the perishinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to perishing ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「嚴寒的｜教學補註：pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessar」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to perishing what they had once defended. （嚴寒的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
perjure
作僞證｜教學補註：knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
英文釋義：knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
派生詞：perjurer n., perjury n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury。中文錨點：作僞證｜教學補註：knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury。GRE tip: treat "perjure" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to perjure sth; refuse / choose / begin to perjure; the perjuring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to perjure ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「作僞證｜教學補註：knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to perjure what they had once defended. （作僞證）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perjury
僞證｜教學補註：criminal offense of making false statements under oath
英文釋義：criminal offense of making false statements under oath
派生詞：perjure v.
用法／搭配：核心義：criminal offense of making false statements under oath。中文錨點：僞證｜教學補註：criminal offense of making false statements under oath。GRE tip: "perjury" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perjury of X; a sense / degree / lack of perjury; amid / despite perjury Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perjury of ______. （空格填入與「僞證｜教學補註：criminal offense of making false statements under oath」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of perjury is crucial to understanding the argument. （僞證）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
perk
活躍的；活潑的
英文釋義：an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); gain or regain energy
相似詞：perquisite, percolate
用法／搭配：核心義：an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)。中文錨點：活躍的；活潑的。GRE tip: "perk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perk of X; a sense / degree / lack of perk; amid / despite perk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perk of ______. （空格填入與「活躍的；活潑的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of perk is crucial to understanding the argument. （活躍的；活潑的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perky
洋洋得意的
英文釋義：characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
相似詞：buoyant, chirpy
派生詞：perkiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness。中文錨點：洋洋得意的。GRE tip: "perky" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a perky argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather perky; perky enough to... Sentence frame: Her perky ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「洋洋得意的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A perky little widow in her 70s. （洋洋得意的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
permeate
滲透｜教學補註：spread or diffuse through
英文釋義：spread or diffuse through; pass through
相似詞：pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle
相反詞：concentrated, focused, hard
派生詞：permeative adj., permeant adj., permeation n.
形近詞：permeate 滲透 - permeable ｜ perforate 打孔，穿透 ｜ perforce adv. 必定，勢必=inevitably
用法／搭配：核心義：to spread or diffuse through。中文錨點：滲透｜教學補註：spread or diffuse through。GRE tip: treat "permeate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to permeate sth; refuse / choose / begin to permeate; the permeating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to permeate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「滲透｜教學補註：spread or diffuse through」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration. （滲透）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
permutation
排列；置換
英文釋義：排列；置換
用法／搭配：跨排列的多重檢定需要校正。
Example · TTS
Multiple testing across permutations needs correction. （排列；置換）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
pernicious
adj. 有害的｜教學補註：very harmful
英文釋義：very harmful
相似詞：deleterious, detrimental, noxious
相反詞：beneficial, harmless, salutary, advantageous, innocuous
派生詞：perniciousness n.
形近詞：pernicious 有害的 = noxious ｜ pecuniary 金錢的 ｜ impecunious 貧窮的 = pernurious, indigent ｜ penury 貧困
用法／搭配：the pernicious effects of poverty 貧窮的危害性
Example · TTS
It was the pernicious effects of poverty. （有害的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perpendicular
垂直的｜教學補註：a straight line at right angles to another line
英文釋義：a straight line at right angles to another line; a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
相似詞：English-Gothic, vertical
相反詞：horizontal, inclined, oblique, parallel
派生詞：perpendicularity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a straight line at right angles to another line。中文錨點：垂直的｜教學補註：a straight line at right angles to another line。GRE tip: "perpendicular" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perpendicular of X; a sense / degree / lack of perpendicular; amid / despite perpendicular Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perpendicular of ______. （空格填入與「垂直的｜教學補註：a straight line at right angles to another line」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The great perpendicular face of the cliff. （垂直的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
perpetrate
犯罪｜教學補註：perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
英文釋義：perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
相似詞：commit, pull
相反詞：divest, push, repel
派生詞：perpetration n., perpetrator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to perform an act, usually with a negative connotation。中文錨點：犯罪｜教學補註：perform an act, usually with a negative connotation。GRE tip: treat "perpetrate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to perpetrate sth; refuse / choose / begin to perpetrate; the perpetrating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to perpetrate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「犯罪｜教學補註：perform an act, usually with a negative connotation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Perpetrate a crime. （犯罪）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
perpetual
adj. 永恆的｜教學補註：continuing forever
英文釋義：continuing forever
相似詞：eternal, immortal, everlasting
相反詞：temporary, fleeting, mortal
派生詞：perpetuity n.
用法／搭配：perpetual motion machine 永動機
Example · TTS
The perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy. （永恆的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perpetuate
永久的；持續的
英文釋義：cause to continue or prevail
派生詞：perpetuation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to continue or prevail。中文錨點：永久的；持續的。GRE tip: treat "perpetuate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to perpetuate sth; refuse / choose / begin to perpetuate; the perpetuating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to perpetuate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「永久的；持續的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Perpetuate a myth. （永久的；持續的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perpicacious
有洞察力的；敏銳的
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：有洞察力的；敏銳的。GRE tip: "perpicacious" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perpicacious of X; a sense / degree / lack of perpicacious; amid / despite perpicacious Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perpicacious of ______. （空格填入與「有洞察力的；敏銳的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of perpicacious is crucial to understanding the argument. （有洞察力的；敏銳的）
詳細 · 複習詞
perpicuous
清晰的；明瞭的
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：清晰的；明瞭的。GRE tip: "perpicuous" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perpicuous of X; a sense / degree / lack of perpicuous; amid / despite perpicuous Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perpicuous of ______. （空格填入與「清晰的；明瞭的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of perpicuous is crucial to understanding the argument. （清晰的；明瞭的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perquisite
額外津貼｜教學補註：an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if ...
英文釋義：an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
相似詞：perk, prerogative, privilege
形近詞：requisite = 必要的 ｜ perquisite 特權 額外補貼 ｜ exquisite 精緻的 ｜ iniquitous 不公正的邪惡的
用法／搭配：核心義：an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)。中文錨點：額外津貼｜教學補註：an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if。GRE tip: "perquisite" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the perquisite of X; a sense / degree / lack of perquisite; amid / despite perquisite Sentence frame: The debate turns on the perquisite of ______. （空格填入與「額外津貼｜教學補註：an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a perquisite in that debate. （額外津貼）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
persecute
迫害｜教學補註：cause to suffer
英文釋義：cause to suffer
相似詞：oppress
派生詞：persecution n., persecutor n.
形近詞：protract 延長拖延 ｜ detract 貶低 ｜ prosecute 控告 ｜ persecute 迫害 煩擾
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to suffer。中文錨點：迫害｜教學補註：cause to suffer。GRE tip: treat "persecute" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to persecute sth; refuse / choose / begin to persecute; the persecuting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to persecute ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「迫害｜教學補註：cause to suffer」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union. （迫害）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
persevering
堅持的
英文釋義：堅持的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：堅持的
Example · TTS
On the exam, persevering most nearly means a sense of "堅持的". （堅持的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
persiflage
嘲弄；挖苦
英文釋義：light teasing
用法／搭配：核心義：light teasing。中文錨點：嘲弄；挖苦。GRE tip: "persiflage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the persiflage of X; a sense / degree / lack of persiflage; amid / despite persiflage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the persiflage of ______. （空格填入與「嘲弄；挖苦」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of persiflage is crucial to understanding the argument. （嘲弄；挖苦）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
persist
持續；堅持
英文釋義：持續；堅持
用法／搭配：誘因錯位時偏差持續。
Example · TTS
Biases persist when incentives stay misaligned. （持續；堅持）
詳細 · 紅寶書
persnickety
愛挑剔的｜教學補註：(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
英文釋義：(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant; -Laurent Le Sage; characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details
相似詞：bigheaded, snooty, snot-nosed, snotty, stuck-up, uppish
用法／搭配：核心義：(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant。中文錨點：愛挑剔的｜教學補註：(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant。GRE tip: "persnickety" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a persnickety argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather persnickety; persnickety enough to... Sentence frame: Her persnickety ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「愛挑剔的｜教學補註：(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
They're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety. （愛挑剔的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
perspective
視角；觀點
英文釋義：視角；觀點
用法／搭配：先說理論視角。
Example · TTS
State the theoretical perspective up front. （視角；觀點）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800
perspicacious
adj. 極敏銳的，有洞察力的
英文釋義：having or showing penetrating mental discernment
相似詞：astute, shrewd, keen, discerning
相反詞：naive, obtuse, undiscerning
派生詞：perspicaciousness n., perspicacity n.
形近詞：perspicacious 有洞察力的 ｜ perspicuous 清晰易懂的 ｜ conspicuous 顯眼的
用法／搭配：a perspicacious judge 有洞察力的法官
Example · TTS
Much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument. （極敏銳的，有洞察力的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
perspicuous
清晰的｜教學補註：(of language) transparently clear
英文釋義：(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; ; ; - Robert Burton
相似詞：limpid, lucid, luculent, pellucid
相反詞：obscure, confused
派生詞：perspicuousness n., perspicuity n.
形近詞：perspicacious 有洞察力的 ｜ perspicuous 清晰易懂的 ｜ conspicuous 顯眼的
用法／搭配：核心義：(of language) transparently clear。中文錨點：清晰的｜教學補註：(of language) transparently clear。GRE tip: "perspicuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a perspicuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather perspicuous; perspicuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her perspicuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「清晰的｜教學補註：(of language) transparently clear」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A perspicuous argument. （清晰的）
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persuade
說服
英文釋義：說服
用法／搭配：用預先指定分析來說服。
Example · TTS
Persuade with pre-specified analyses. （說服）
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persuasion
說服；信念
英文釋義：說服；信念
用法／搭配：改變信念需要新證據。
Example · TTS
Change of persuasion needs new evidence. （說服；信念）
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persuasive
有說服力的
英文釋義：有說服力的
用法／搭配：有說服力的圖仍需不確定性。
Example · TTS
A persuasive figure still needs uncertainty. （有說服力的）
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pertain
從屬；歸屬
英文釋義：be relevant to; be a part or attribute of
相似詞：refer, relate, concern, touch, appertain
相反詞：dissociate, unconcern
派生詞：pertinent adj., pertinency n., pertinence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be relevant to。中文錨點：從屬；歸屬。GRE tip: treat "pertain" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pertain sth; refuse / choose / begin to pertain; the pertaining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pertain ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「從屬；歸屬」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
My remark pertained to your earlier comments. （從屬；歸屬）
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pertinacious
頑固的｜教學補註：stubbornly unyielding
英文釋義：stubbornly unyielding; ; ; ; - T.S.Eliot
相似詞：dogged, dour, persistent, tenacious, unyielding
相反詞：caducous, yielding, irresolute, unretentive
派生詞：pertinacity n.
形近詞：pertinent 中肯的恰當的相關的 ｜ pertinacious 堅定地，固執的 = tenacious ｜ portentous 預兆的，自命不凡的
用法／搭配：核心義：stubbornly unyielding。中文錨點：頑固的｜教學補註：stubbornly unyielding。GRE tip: "pertinacious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pertinacious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pertinacious; pertinacious enough to... Sentence frame: Her pertinacious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「頑固的｜教學補註：stubbornly unyielding」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics. （頑固的）
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perturb
擾亂；微擾
英文釋義：擾亂；微擾
用法／搭配：在敏感度檢查中微擾假設。
Example · TTS
Perturb assumptions in sensitivity checks. （擾亂；微擾）
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peruse
v. 細讀｜教學補註：to read or examine, typically with great care
英文釋義：to read or examine, typically with great care
派生詞：perusing n., perusal n.
用法／搭配：peruse the manuscript to check for grammatical errors 細讀手稿以檢查語法錯誤
Example · TTS
Please peruse this report at your leisure. （細讀）
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pervade
瀰漫；遍布
英文釋義：瀰漫；遍布
用法／搭配：非凡主張該被懷疑瀰漫。
Example · TTS
Doubt should pervade extraordinary claims. （瀰漫；遍布）
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pervasive
遍布的
英文釋義：遍布的
用法／搭配：遍布缺失需要計畫。
Example · TTS
Pervasive missingness needs a plan. （遍布的）
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perverse
倔強的｜教學補註：marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
英文釋義：marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; resistant to guidance or discipline
相似詞：contrary, obstinate, wayward, depraved, perverted, reprobate
相反詞：compliant, flexible, docile, approbate
派生詞：perverseness n., perversity n.
形近詞：perverse 固執的，錯誤的 ｜ pervious to 能透過的，可接受的 He is pervious to reason. ｜ perturb = disturb ｜ peremptory 傲慢的專橫的，強制的
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict。中文錨點：倔強的｜教學補註：marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict。GRE tip: "perverse" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a perverse argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather perverse; perverse enough to... Sentence frame: Her perverse ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「倔強的｜教學補註：marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans. （倔強的）
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pervert
墮落；顛倒；歪曲
英文釋義：a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior; corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
相似詞：deviant, deviate, degenerate, corrupt, subvert, demoralize
相反詞：conform, recuperate, incorrupt, straight, elate
派生詞：perversive adj., perversion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior。中文錨點：墮落；顛倒；歪曲。GRE tip: "pervert" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pervert of X; a sense / degree / lack of pervert; amid / despite pervert Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pervert of ______. （空格填入與「墮落；顛倒；歪曲」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a pervert in that debate. （墮落；顛倒；歪曲）
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pervious
可滲透的｜教學補註：admitting of passage or entrance
英文釋義：admitting of passage or entrance
相反詞：impervious
派生詞：perviousness n.
形近詞：perverse 固執的，錯誤的 ｜ pervious to 能透過的，可接受的 He is pervious to reason. ｜ perturb = disturb ｜ peremptory 傲慢的專橫的，強制的
用法／搭配：核心義：admitting of passage or entrance。中文錨點：可滲透的｜教學補註：admitting of passage or entrance。GRE tip: "pervious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pervious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pervious; pervious enough to... Sentence frame: Her pervious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可滲透的｜教學補註：admitting of passage or entrance」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A metal pervious to heat. （可滲透的）
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pester
煩擾；騷擾
英文釋義：annoy persistently
相似詞：tease, badger, bug, beleaguer
派生詞：pesterer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to annoy persistently。中文錨點：煩擾；騷擾。GRE tip: treat "pester" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pester sth; refuse / choose / begin to pester; the pesterring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pester ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「煩擾；騷擾」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to pester what they had once defended. （煩擾；騷擾）
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pestilent
致命的；有害的
英文釋義：exceedingly harmful; likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease; - Jonathan Swift
相似詞：baneful, deadly, pernicious, pestilential, pestiferous, plaguey
相反詞：beneficial, harmless
派生詞：pestilence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：exceedingly harmful。中文錨點：致命的；有害的。GRE tip: "pestilent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pestilent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pestilent; pestilent enough to... Sentence frame: Her pestilent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「致命的；有害的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her pestilent remarks unsettled everyone in the room. （致命的；有害的）
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pestilential
瘟疫的｜教學補註：likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
英文釋義：likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease; - Jonathan Swift
相似詞：pestilent, pestiferous, plaguey
派生詞：pestilence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease。中文錨點：瘟疫的｜教學補註：likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease。GRE tip: "pestilential" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pestilential argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pestilential; pestilential enough to... Sentence frame: Her pestilential ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「瘟疫的｜教學補註：likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A pestilential malignancy in the air. （瘟疫的）
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petition
請願；正式請求
英文釋義：請願；正式請求
用法／搭配：向期刊請願要資料政策。
Example · TTS
Petition journals for data policies. （請願；正式請求）
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petitionary
請願的
英文釋義：請願的
用法／搭配：請願郵件要具體。
Example · TTS
Keep petitionary emails specific. （請願的）
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petrify
石化｜教學補註：cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned
英文釋義：cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned; change into stone
相似詞：lapidify, rigidify, ossify
派生詞：petrifaction n., petrification n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned。中文錨點：石化｜教學補註：cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned。GRE tip: treat "petrify" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to petrify sth; refuse / choose / begin to petrify; the petrifying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to petrify ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「石化｜教學補註：cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The horror petrified his feelings. （石化）
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pettish
易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed
英文釋義：easily irritated or annoyed
相似詞：cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peevish, peckish
相反詞：agreeable, docile
派生詞：pettishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：easily irritated or annoyed。中文錨點：易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed。GRE tip: "pettish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pettish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pettish; pettish enough to... Sentence frame: Her pettish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的｜教學補註：easily irritated or annoyed」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her pettish approach to the evidence. （易怒的）
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petty
瑣碎的｜教學補註：larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies b...
英文釋義：larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale); inferior in rank or status
相似詞：junior-grade, lower-ranking, lowly, secondary, subaltern, fiddling
相反詞：grand larceny
派生詞：pettiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)。中文錨點：瑣碎的｜教學補註：larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies b。GRE tip: "petty" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the petty of X; a sense / degree / lack of petty; amid / despite petty Sentence frame: The debate turns on the petty of ______. （空格填入與「瑣碎的｜教學補註：larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies b」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Limited to petty enterprises. （瑣碎的）
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petulant
易怒的；暴躁的
英文釋義：easily irritated or annoyed
相似詞：cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peevish, peckish
相反詞：agreeable, docile
派生詞：petulance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：easily irritated or annoyed。中文錨點：易怒的；暴躁的。GRE tip: "petulant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a petulant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather petulant; petulant enough to... Sentence frame: Her petulant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的；暴躁的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her petulant approach to the evidence. （易怒的；暴躁的）
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petulence
易怒｜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：易怒｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "petulence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the petulence of X; a sense / degree / lack of petulence; amid / despite petulence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the petulence of ______. （空格填入與「易怒｜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 petulence is crucial to understanding the argument. （易怒）
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pharisaic
僞善的｜教學補註：excessively or hypocritically pious
英文釋義：excessively or hypocritically pious
相似詞：holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous
派生詞：pharisee n.
用法／搭配：核心義：excessively or hypocritically pious。中文錨點：僞善的｜教學補註：excessively or hypocritically pious。GRE tip: "pharisaic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pharisaic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pharisaic; pharisaic enough to... Sentence frame: Her pharisaic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「僞善的｜教學補註：excessively or hypocritically pious」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her pharisaic approach to the evidence. （僞善的）
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pharmacology
藥理的｜教學補註：the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and ...
英文釋義：the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects
派生詞：pharmacologic adj., pharmacological adj., pharmacologist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects。中文錨點：藥理的｜教學補註：the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and。GRE tip: "pharmacology" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pharmacology of X; a sense / degree / lack of pharmacology; amid / despite pharmacology Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pharmacology of ______. （空格填入與「藥理的｜教學補註：the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pharmacology is crucial to understanding the argument. （藥理的）
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philanthropic
博愛的｜教學補註：generous in assistance to the poor
英文釋義：generous in assistance to the poor; of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy
相似詞：beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary
相反詞：maleficent, malevolent, malicious
派生詞：philanthropy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：generous in assistance to the poor。中文錨點：博愛的｜教學補註：generous in assistance to the poor。GRE tip: "philanthropic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a philanthropic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather philanthropic; philanthropic enough to... Sentence frame: Her philanthropic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「博愛的｜教學補註：generous in assistance to the poor」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Philanthropic contributions. （博愛的）
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philanthropist
慈善家
英文釋義：慈善家
用法／搭配：具名慈善家與附帶條件。
Example · TTS
Name the philanthropist and the strings attached. （慈善家）
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philanthropy
慈善；博愛
英文釋義：慈善；博愛
用法／搭配：不透明的慈善可能扭曲議程。
Example · TTS
Philanthropy without transparency can distort agendas. （慈善；博愛）
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philately
集郵｜教學補註：the collection and study of postage stamps
英文釋義：the collection and study of postage stamps
派生詞：philatelist n., philatelic adj., philatelical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the collection and study of postage stamps。中文錨點：集郵｜教學補註：the collection and study of postage stamps。GRE tip: "philately" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the philately of X; a sense / degree / lack of philately; amid / despite philately Sentence frame: The debate turns on the philately of ______. （空格填入與「集郵｜教學補註：the collection and study of postage stamps」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of philately is crucial to understanding the argument. （集郵）
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philharmonic
愛樂的；交響樂團
英文釋義：愛樂的；交響樂團
用法／搭配：愛樂隱喻：多樂器共一總譜。
Example · TTS
The philharmonic metaphor: many instruments, one score. （愛樂的；交響樂團）
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philistine
n. 庸俗的人｜教學補註：a person who is guided by materialism and does not like art
英文釋義：a person who is guided by materialism and does not like art
相似詞：anti-intellectual, lowbrow
用法／搭配：the philistine’s vulgarity 市儈之人的粗俗
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the philistine’s vulgarity. （庸俗的人）
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philology
文獻學｜教學補註：the humanistic study of language and literature
英文釋義：the humanistic study of language and literature
相似詞：linguistics
派生詞：philological adj., philologist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the humanistic study of language and literature。中文錨點：文獻學｜教學補註：the humanistic study of language and literature。GRE tip: "philology" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the philology of X; a sense / degree / lack of philology; amid / despite philology Sentence frame: The debate turns on the philology of ______. （空格填入與「文獻學｜教學補註：the humanistic study of language and literature」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of philology is crucial to understanding the argument. （文獻學）
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philosophy
哲學
英文釋義：哲學
用法／搭配：先講你的證據哲學再出主張。
Example · TTS
State your philosophy of evidence before the claim. （哲學）
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phlegmatic
adj. 冷漠的｜教學補註：unemotional and calm
英文釋義：unemotional and calm
相似詞：apathetic, impassible, insouciant, nonchalant
相反詞：excitable, emotional, anxious, concerned
派生詞：phlegm n.
用法／搭配：a strangely phlegmatic response to what should have been happy news 對本該是一個讓人開心
Example · TTS
A phlegmatic...and certainly undemonstrative man. （冷漠的）
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phobe
恐懼者（後綴用法）
英文釋義：恐懼者（後綴用法）
用法／搭配：學術語氣少用隨便的 -phobe 標籤。
Example · TTS
Drop casual '-phobe' labels in scholarly tone. （恐懼者（後綴用法））
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phobia
恐懼症
英文釋義：恐懼症
用法／搭配：稱恐懼症要謹慎，勿當侮辱。
Example · TTS
Call it a phobia only with clinical care, not as insult. （恐懼症）
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phobic
恐懼的；恐懼症的
英文釋義：恐懼的；恐懼症的
用法／搭配：對批評的恐懼反應阻擋學習。
Example · TTS
Phobic reactions to critique block learning. （恐懼的；恐懼症的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
phoenix
鳳凰｜教學補註：the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona
英文釋義：the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation; a large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms found in Asia and Africa
用法／搭配：核心義：the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona。中文錨點：鳳凰｜教學補註：the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona。GRE tip: "phoenix" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the phoenix of X; a sense / degree / lack of phoenix; amid / despite phoenix Sentence frame: The debate turns on the phoenix of ______. （空格填入與「鳳凰｜教學補註：the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of phoenix is crucial to understanding the argument. （鳳凰）
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phonetic
聲音的｜教學補註：of or relating to speech sounds
英文釋義：of or relating to speech sounds; of or relating to the scientific study of speech sounds
相似詞：phonic
派生詞：phonetics n., phone n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to speech sounds。中文錨點：聲音的｜教學補註：of or relating to speech sounds。GRE tip: "phonetic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a phonetic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather phonetic; phonetic enough to... Sentence frame: Her phonetic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「聲音的｜教學補註：of or relating to speech sounds」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Phonetic transcription. （聲音的）
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phonic
聲音的
英文釋義：聲音的
用法／搭配：聲音清晰幫助口語操練。
Example · TTS
Phonic clarity helps oral drills. （聲音的）
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phonology
音韻學
英文釋義：音韻學
用法／搭配：音韻學可選；義準不可選。
Example · TTS
Phonology is optional; sense accuracy is not. （音韻學）
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phony
假的｜教學補註：a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in o...
英文釋義：a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives; fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
相似詞：hypocrite, dissembler, dissimulator, phoney, pretender, bogus
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings...。中文錨點：假的｜教學補註：a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in o。GRE tip: "phony" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the phony of X; a sense / degree / lack of phony; amid / despite phony Sentence frame: The debate turns on the phony of ______. （空格填入與「假的｜教學補註：a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in o」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a phony in that debate. （假的）
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photophobia
畏光
英文釋義：畏光
用法／搭配：畏光可以是醫學症狀，不是隱喻玩具。
Example · TTS
Photophobia can be a medical symptom, not a metaphor toy. （畏光）
詳細 · 紅寶書
piddling
瑣碎的；不重要的
英文釋義：waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently; eliminate urine
相似詞：piddle, wanton, trifle, make, urinate, puddle
相反詞：break, unmake
用法／搭配：核心義：to waste time。中文錨點：瑣碎的；不重要的。GRE tip: treat "piddling" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to piddling sth; refuse / choose / begin to piddling; the piddlinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to piddling ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「瑣碎的；不重要的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to piddling what they had once defended. （瑣碎的；不重要的）
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piecemeal
adj. 零碎的｜教學補註：done piece by piece in a gradual way
英文釋義：done piece by piece in a gradual way
相似詞：fragmentary
用法／搭配：a piecemeal approach to the problem 零碎的解決問題方式
Example · TTS
The research structure has developed piecemeal. （零碎的）
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piety
虔誠的｜教學補註：righteousness by virtue of being pious
英文釋義：righteousness by virtue of being pious
相似詞：piousness
相反詞：impiety
用法／搭配：核心義：righteousness by virtue of being pious。中文錨點：虔誠的｜教學補註：righteousness by virtue of being pious。GRE tip: "piety" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the piety of X; a sense / degree / lack of piety; amid / despite piety Sentence frame: The debate turns on the piety of ______. （空格填入與「虔誠的｜教學補註：righteousness by virtue of being pious」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of piety is crucial to understanding the argument. （虔誠的）
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pigheaded
頑固
英文釋義：頑固
用法／搭配：考意錨點：頑固
Example · TTS
On the exam, pigheaded most nearly means a sense of "頑固". （頑固）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pilfer
偷竊｜教學補註：make off with belongings of others
英文釋義：make off with belongings of others
相似詞：cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe
相反詞：concrete
派生詞：pilferer n., pilferage n.
形近詞：plunge 急劇下跌 ｜ plunder 掠奪竊取 = pillage ｜ pillory 嘲弄羞辱 ｜ pilfer 偷竊
用法／搭配：核心義：to make off with belongings of others。中文錨點：偷竊｜教學補註：make off with belongings of others。GRE tip: treat "pilfer" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pilfer sth; refuse / choose / begin to pilfer; the pilferring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pilfer ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「偷竊｜教學補註：make off with belongings of others」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to pilfer what they had once defended. （偷竊）
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pilgrim
朝聖者｜教學補註：someone who journeys in foreign lands
英文釋義：someone who journeys in foreign lands; one of the colonists from England who sailed to America on the Mayflower and founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in 1620
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who journeys in foreign lands。中文錨點：朝聖者｜教學補註：someone who journeys in foreign lands。GRE tip: "pilgrim" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pilgrim of X; a sense / degree / lack of pilgrim; amid / despite pilgrim Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pilgrim of ______. （空格填入與「朝聖者｜教學補註：someone who journeys in foreign lands」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a pilgrim in that debate. （朝聖者）
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pill
藥丸
英文釋義：藥丸
用法／搭配：考意錨點：藥丸
Example · TTS
On the exam, pill most nearly means a sense of "藥丸". （藥丸）
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pillage
劫掠｜教學補註：goods or money obtained illegally
英文釋義：goods or money obtained illegally; the act of stealing valuable things from a place
相似詞：loot, booty, plunder, prize, swag, plundering
相反詞：disesteem, disrespect
派生詞：pillager n., pillaging n.
用法／搭配：核心義：goods or money obtained illegally。中文錨點：劫掠｜教學補註：goods or money obtained illegally。GRE tip: "pillage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pillage of X; a sense / degree / lack of pillage; amid / despite pillage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pillage of ______. （空格填入與「劫掠｜教學補註：goods or money obtained illegally」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pillage is crucial to understanding the argument. （劫掠）
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pillar
柱子｜教學補註：a fundamental principle or practice
英文釋義：a fundamental principle or practice; anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
相似詞：column, tower, mainstay
用法／搭配：核心義：a fundamental principle or practice。中文錨點：柱子｜教學補註：a fundamental principle or practice。GRE tip: "pillar" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pillar of X; a sense / degree / lack of pillar; amid / despite pillar Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pillar of ______. （空格填入與「柱子｜教學補註：a fundamental principle or practice」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite. （柱子）
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pine
v. 渴望｜教學補註：to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable
英文釋義：to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable
相似詞：crave, yearn, long, thirst
相反詞：short, unretentive
派生詞：pining n.
用法／搭配：pine for a lost love 渴望逝去的愛情
Example · TTS
I am pining for my lover. （渴望）
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pious
虔誠的；孝順的
英文釋義：having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
相反詞：impious, irreverent
派生詞：piousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity。中文錨點：虔誠的；孝順的。GRE tip: "pious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pious; pious enough to... Sentence frame: Her pious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「虔誠的；孝順的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Pious readings. （虔誠的；孝順的）
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piquant
辛辣的｜教學補註：having an agreeably pungent taste
英文釋義：having an agreeably pungent taste; engagingly stimulating or provocative
相似詞：savory, savoury, spicy, zesty, salty, engaging
相反詞：unsavory, fresh, disengage, fire
形近詞：quadrant 象限 ｜ quandary 困境，不知所措 ｜ piquant 辛辣的引人入勝的
用法／搭配：核心義：having an agreeably pungent taste。中文錨點：辛辣的｜教學補註：having an agreeably pungent taste。GRE tip: "piquant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a piquant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather piquant; piquant enough to... Sentence frame: Her piquant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「辛辣的｜教學補註：having an agreeably pungent taste」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A piquant face with large appealing eyes. （辛辣的）
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pique
怨恨｜教學補註：tightly woven fabric with raised cords
英文釋義：tightly woven fabric with raised cords; a sudden outburst of anger
相似詞：temper, irritation, offend
相反詞：keep
用法／搭配：核心義：tightly woven fabric with raised cords。中文錨點：怨恨｜教學補註：tightly woven fabric with raised cords。GRE tip: "pique" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pique of X; a sense / degree / lack of pique; amid / despite pique Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pique of ______. （空格填入與「怨恨｜教學補註：tightly woven fabric with raised cords」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pique is crucial to understanding the argument. （怨恨）
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piscatorial
漁業的｜教學補註：relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing
英文釋義：relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing
相似詞：piscatory
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing。中文錨點：漁業的｜教學補註：relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing。GRE tip: "piscatorial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a piscatorial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather piscatorial; piscatorial enough to... Sentence frame: Her piscatorial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「漁業的｜教學補註：relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her piscatorial approach to the evidence. （漁業的）
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pitch
推銷說詞
英文釋義：推銷說詞
用法／搭配：推銷稿要比方法段短。
Example · TTS
Keep the pitch shorter than the methods. （推銷說詞）
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piteous
可憐的｜教學補註：deserving or inciting pity
英文釋義：deserving or inciting pity; ; ; - Galsworthy
相似詞：hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, pitiable, pitiful
派生詞：pity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：deserving or inciting pity。中文錨點：可憐的｜教學補註：deserving or inciting pity。GRE tip: "piteous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a piteous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather piteous; piteous enough to... Sentence frame: Her piteous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可憐的｜教學補註：deserving or inciting pity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Piteous appeals for help. （可憐的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pitfall
陷阱；缺陷
英文釋義：an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty; a trap in the form of a concealed hole
相似詞：pit
相反詞：Heaven
用法／搭配：核心義：an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty。中文錨點：陷阱；缺陷。GRE tip: "pitfall" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pitfall of X; a sense / degree / lack of pitfall; amid / despite pitfall Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pitfall of ______. （空格填入與「陷阱；缺陷」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pitfall is crucial to understanding the argument. （陷阱；缺陷）
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pith
核心；精髓
英文釋義：soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants; the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
相似詞：kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence
相反詞：left, right
派生詞：pithy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants。中文錨點：核心；精髓。GRE tip: "pith" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pith of X; a sense / degree / lack of pith; amid / despite pith Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pith of ______. （空格填入與「核心；精髓」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pith is crucial to understanding the argument. （核心；精髓）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
pithy
adj. 簡潔的｜教學補註：forceful and brief
英文釋義：forceful and brief
相似詞：concise, laconic, succinct, terse
相反詞：verbose, prolix, wordy
派生詞：pith n., pithiness n.
用法／搭配：a pithy introduction 簡短的介紹
Example · TTS
Welcomed her pithy comments. （簡潔的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pittance
少量津貼｜教學補註：an inadequate payment
英文釋義：an inadequate payment
用法／搭配：核心義：an inadequate payment。中文錨點：少量津貼｜教學補註：an inadequate payment。GRE tip: "pittance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pittance of X; a sense / degree / lack of pittance; amid / despite pittance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pittance of ______. （空格填入與「少量津貼｜教學補註：an inadequate payment」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They work all day for a mere pittance. （少量津貼）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
placate
緩和；安慰
英文釋義：cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
相似詞：pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify
相反詞：provoke, enrage
派生詞：placative adj., placatory adj., placation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be more favorably inclined。中文錨點：緩和；安慰。GRE tip: treat "placate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to placate sth; refuse / choose / begin to placate; the placating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to placate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「緩和；安慰」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to placate what they had once defended. （緩和；安慰）
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place
場所
英文釋義：場所
用法／搭配：每個分析在層級裡要有位置。
Example · TTS
Every analysis needs a place in the hierarchy. （場所）
詳細 · 紅寶書
placebo
安慰劑｜教學補註：an innocuous or inert medication
英文釋義：an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug; (Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead
用法／搭配：核心義：an innocuous or inert medication。中文錨點：安慰劑｜教學補註：an innocuous or inert medication。GRE tip: "placebo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the placebo of X; a sense / degree / lack of placebo; amid / despite placebo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the placebo of ______. （空格填入與「安慰劑｜教學補註：an innocuous or inert medication」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of placebo is crucial to understanding the argument. （安慰劑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
placid
平靜的；溫和的
英文釋義：(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; not easily irritated
相似詞：quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled, equable
相反詞：active, agitate, louden, noisy, sound, unquiet, unquietly, moving
派生詞：placidness n., placidity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves。中文錨點：平靜的；溫和的。GRE tip: "placid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a placid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather placid; placid enough to... Sentence frame: Her placid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「平靜的；溫和的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay. （平靜的；溫和的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
plagiarize
抄襲；剽竊
英文釋義：take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property
相似詞：plagiarise, lift
相反詞：fall, lower
派生詞：plagiarist n., plagiarizer n., plagiarization n., plagiarism n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech。中文錨點：抄襲；剽竊。GRE tip: treat "plagiarize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to plagiarize sth; refuse / choose / begin to plagiarize; the plagiarizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to plagiarize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「抄襲；剽竊」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to plagiarize what they had once defended. （抄襲；剽竊）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plague
瘟疫｜教學補註：a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis an...
英文釋義：a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal; any epidemic disease with a high death rate
相似詞：pestilence, pest, pestis, infestation, blight, harass
派生詞：plaguey adj., plaguy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by ...。中文錨點：瘟疫｜教學補註：a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis an。GRE tip: "plague" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plague of X; a sense / degree / lack of plague; amid / despite plague Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plague of ______. （空格填入與「瘟疫｜教學補註：a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis an」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Those children are a damn plague. （瘟疫）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
plain
清楚的；平原
英文釋義：清楚的；平原
用法／搭配：同意書用清楚語言。
Example · TTS
Use plain language in consent forms. （清楚的；平原）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plaint
訴苦；悲嘆
英文釋義：(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed; a cry of sorrow and grief
相似詞：lament, lamentation, wail
相反詞：celebrate, rejoice
用法／搭配：核心義：(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be ...。中文錨點：訴苦；悲嘆。GRE tip: "plaint" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plaint of X; a sense / degree / lack of plaint; amid / despite plaint Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plaint of ______. （空格填入與「訴苦；悲嘆」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of plaint is crucial to understanding the argument. （訴苦；悲嘆）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
plaintive
悲哀的；哀傷的
英文釋義：expressing sorrow
相似詞：mournful
派生詞：plaintiveness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：expressing sorrow。中文錨點：悲哀的；哀傷的。GRE tip: "plaintive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a plaintive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather plaintive; plaintive enough to... Sentence frame: Her plaintive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「悲哀的；哀傷的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her plaintive approach to the evidence. （悲哀的；哀傷的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
plangent
轟鳴的；淒涼的
英文釋義：loud and resounding
派生詞：plangency n.
用法／搭配：核心義：loud and resounding。中文錨點：轟鳴的；淒涼的。GRE tip: "plangent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a plangent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather plangent; plangent enough to... Sentence frame: Her plangent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「轟鳴的；淒涼的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The plangent minority. （轟鳴的；淒涼的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
plaque
牌匾
英文釋義：牌匾
用法／搭配：考意錨點：牌匾
Example · TTS
On the exam, plaque most nearly means a sense of "牌匾". （牌匾）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plaster
石膏｜教學補註：a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water
英文釋義：a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings; any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs
相似詞：poultice, cataplasm, plasterwork, beplaster
派生詞：plastering n., plasterer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water。中文錨點：石膏｜教學補註：a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water。GRE tip: "plaster" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plaster of X; a sense / degree / lack of plaster; amid / despite plaster Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plaster of ______. （空格填入與「石膏｜教學補註：a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The demonstrators plastered the hallways with posters. （石膏）
詳細 · 救命800
platitude
n. 陳詞濫調｜教學補註：a banal remark or statement
英文釋義：a banal remark or statement
相似詞：banality, bromide, cliché
相反詞：originality, insight
派生詞：platitudinous adj.
用法／搭配：the platitude of most political oratory 政治說辭裏的陳詞濫調
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the platitude of most political oratory. （陳詞濫調）
詳細 · 紅寶書
platonic
理想的；純精神友誼的
英文釋義：of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy; free from physical desire
派生詞：Plato n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy。中文錨點：理想的；純精神友誼的。GRE tip: "platonic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a platonic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather platonic; platonic enough to... Sentence frame: Her platonic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「理想的；純精神友誼的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Platonic dialogues. （理想的；純精神友誼的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plaudit
稱讚；喝彩
英文釋義：enthusiastic approval
相似詞：acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, eclat
相反詞：criticize, denounce, boo
用法／搭配：核心義：enthusiastic approval。中文錨點：稱讚；喝彩。GRE tip: "plaudit" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plaudit of X; a sense / degree / lack of plaudit; amid / despite plaudit Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plaudit of ______. （空格填入與「稱讚；喝彩」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd. （稱讚；喝彩）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
playlist
歌單
英文釋義：歌單
用法／搭配：考意錨點：歌單
Example · TTS
On the exam, playlist most nearly means a sense of "歌單". （歌單）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plaza
廣場｜教學補註：a public square with room for pedestrians
英文釋義：a public square with room for pedestrians; mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
相似詞：place, piazza, mall, center
相反詞：divest, left, right
用法／搭配：核心義：a public square with room for pedestrians。中文錨點：廣場｜教學補註：a public square with room for pedestrians。GRE tip: "plaza" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plaza of X; a sense / degree / lack of plaza; amid / despite plaza Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plaza of ______. （空格填入與「廣場｜教學補註：a public square with room for pedestrians」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A good plaza should have a movie house. （廣場）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plead
懇求｜教學補註：appeal or request earnestly
英文釋義：appeal or request earnestly; offer as an excuse or plea
派生詞：pleading n., pleader n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to appeal or request earnestly。中文錨點：懇求｜教學補註：appeal or request earnestly。GRE tip: treat "plead" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to plead sth; refuse / choose / begin to plead; the pleading of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to plead ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「懇求｜教學補註：appeal or request earnestly」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
I pleaded with him to stop. （懇求）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
plebeian
adj. 平民的，社會下層的
英文釋義：belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
相似詞：humble, inferior, lowly, vulgar
相反詞：proud, adscript, superior, superscript
派生詞：pleb n.
用法／搭配：plebeian tastes 庸俗的趣味
Example · TTS
His square plebeian nose. （平民的，社會下層的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pledge
保證｜教學補註：a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
英文釋義：a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
相似詞：toast, assurance, plight, subscribe, drink, salute
派生詞：pledger n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a deposit of personal property as security for a debt。中文錨點：保證｜教學補註：a deposit of personal property as security for a debt。GRE tip: "pledge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pledge of X; a sense / degree / lack of pledge; amid / despite pledge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pledge of ______. （空格填入與「保證｜教學補註：a deposit of personal property as security for a debt」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station. （保證）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
plenary
全體出席的；充分的
英文釋義：full in all respects
派生詞：plenum n.
用法／搭配：核心義：full in all respects。中文錨點：全體出席的；充分的。GRE tip: "plenary" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a plenary argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather plenary; plenary enough to... Sentence frame: Her plenary ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「全體出席的；充分的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A plenary session of the legislature. （全體出席的；充分的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pleonasitc
重複的｜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：重複的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "pleonasitc" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pleonasitc of X; a sense / degree / lack of pleonasitc; amid / despite pleonasitc Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pleonasitc of ______. （空格填入與「重複的｜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 pleonasitc is crucial to understanding the argument. （重複的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
plethora
n. 過量｜教學補註：excess
英文釋義：excess
相似詞：surfeit
相反詞：dearth, scarcity
派生詞：plethoric adj.
形近詞：polemical = controversial ｜ polymath 博學者 ｜ polymer 聚合體 ｜ plethora 過剩過多
用法／搭配：a plethora of suggestions 過量的建議
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a plethora of suggestions. （過量）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pliable
柔軟的｜教學補註：susceptible to being led or directed
英文釋義：susceptible to being led or directed; capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
相似詞：fictile, ductile, malleable, pliant, tensile, tractile
相反詞：rigid, inflexible
派生詞：pliability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：susceptible to being led or directed。中文錨點：柔軟的｜教學補註：susceptible to being led or directed。GRE tip: "pliable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pliable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pliable; pliable enough to... Sentence frame: Her pliable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「柔軟的｜教學補註：susceptible to being led or directed」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
They soaked the leather to made it pliable. （柔軟的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pliant
柔軟的｜教學補註：capable of being influenced or formed
英文釋義：capable of being influenced or formed; capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
相似詞：plastic, ductile, malleable, pliable, tensile, tractile
相反詞：rigid, inflexible
派生詞：pliantness n., pliancy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：capable of being influenced or formed。中文錨點：柔軟的｜教學補註：capable of being influenced or formed。GRE tip: "pliant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pliant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pliant; pliant enough to... Sentence frame: Her pliant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「柔軟的｜教學補註：capable of being influenced or formed」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Pliant molten glass. （柔軟的）
詳細 · GRE3000
plight
困境｜教學補註：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or t...
英文釋義：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; a solemn pledge of fidelity
相似詞：predicament, quandary, troth, betroth, engage, affiance
相反詞：disengage, fire
用法／搭配：核心義：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one。中文錨點：困境｜教學補註：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or t。GRE tip: "plight" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plight of X; a sense / degree / lack of plight; amid / despite plight Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plight of ______. （空格填入與「困境｜教學補註：a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or t」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The woeful plight of homeless people. （困境）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
plod
v. 沉重緩慢地走
英文釋義：to walk heavily or slowly
相似詞：plodding, slog, footslog, trudge, pad, tramp
派生詞：plodding adj.單調乏味的
用法／搭配：plod on though the rain 冒雨艱難跋涉
Example · TTS
I could recognize his plod anywhere. （沉重緩慢地走）
詳細 · 填空1300、重要詞
plodding
單調乏味的
英文釋義：hard monotonous routine work; the act of walking with a slow heavy gait
相似詞：drudgery, grind, donkeywork, plod, slog, footslog
派生詞：plod v.
用法／搭配：核心義：hard monotonous routine work。中文錨點：單調乏味的。GRE tip: "plodding" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plodding of X; a sense / degree / lack of plodding; amid / despite plodding Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plodding of ______. （空格填入與「單調乏味的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of plodding is crucial to understanding the argument. （單調乏味的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plough
犁地｜教學補註：a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
英文釋義：a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major; a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
相似詞：Dipper, Wain, Wagon, plow, turn
相反詞：unbend
派生詞：ploughing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major。中文錨點：犁地｜教學補註：a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major。GRE tip: "plough" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plough of X; a sense / degree / lack of plough; amid / despite plough Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plough of ______. （空格填入與「犁地｜教學補註：a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of plough is crucial to understanding the argument. （犁地）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
ploy
n. 計謀，花招
英文釋義：a clever trick or plan
相似詞：artifice, device, maneuver, scheme
用法／搭配：a clever marketing ploy 機智的銷售策略
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a clever marketing ploy. （計謀，花招）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
pluck
勇氣
英文釋義：勇氣
用法／搭配：考意錨點：勇氣
Example · TTS
On the exam, pluck most nearly means a sense of "勇氣". （勇氣）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
plucky
有勇氣的；倔強的
英文釋義：有勇氣的；倔強的
用法／搭配：倔強資淺者舉旗應被獎勵。
Example · TTS
Plucky juniors should be rewarded for flags. （有勇氣的；倔強的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plumb
測深度｜教學補註：the metal bob of a plumb line
英文釋義：the metal bob of a plumb line; measure the depth of something
相似詞：plummet, clean, plum
相反詞：dirty, unclean, unfairly
派生詞：plumbing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the metal bob of a plumb line。中文錨點：測深度｜教學補註：the metal bob of a plumb line。GRE tip: "plumb" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plumb of X; a sense / degree / lack of plumb; amid / despite plumb Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plumb of ______. （空格填入與「測深度｜教學補註：the metal bob of a plumb line」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Fell plumb in the middle of the puddle. （測深度）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plummet
測深度；下降
英文釋義：the metal bob of a plumb line; drop sharply
相似詞：plumb, plump
用法／搭配：核心義：the metal bob of a plumb line。中文錨點：測深度；下降。GRE tip: "plummet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plummet of X; a sense / degree / lack of plummet; amid / despite plummet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plummet of ______. （空格填入與「測深度；下降」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The stock market plummeted. （測深度；下降）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
plump
豐滿的｜教學補註：the sound of a sudden heavy fall
英文釋義：the sound of a sudden heavy fall; drop sharply
相似詞：plummet, plank, flump, plonk, plop, plunk
派生詞：plumpness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the sound of a sudden heavy fall。中文錨點：豐滿的｜教學補註：the sound of a sudden heavy fall。GRE tip: "plump" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plump of X; a sense / degree / lack of plump; amid / despite plump Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plump of ______. （空格填入與「豐滿的｜教學補註：the sound of a sudden heavy fall」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
We will plump out that poor starving child. （豐滿的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
plunder
劫掠；掠奪
英文釋義：goods or money obtained illegally; take illegally; of intellectual property
相似詞：loot, booty, pillage, prize, swag, sack
相反詞：disesteem, disrespect, hire
派生詞：plunderer n., plunderage n., plundering n.
形近詞：plunge 急劇下跌 ｜ plunder 掠奪竊取 = pillage ｜ pillory 嘲弄羞辱 ｜ pilfer 偷竊
用法／搭配：核心義：goods or money obtained illegally。中文錨點：劫掠；掠奪。GRE tip: "plunder" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plunder of X; a sense / degree / lack of plunder; amid / despite plunder Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plunder of ______. （空格填入與「劫掠；掠奪」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
This writer plundered from famous authors. （劫掠；掠奪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
plunge
下潛｜教學補註：a brief swim in water
英文釋義：a brief swim in water; a steep and rapid fall
相似詞：dip, immerse, dive, plunk, launch, dump
相反詞：abolish
派生詞：plunger n.
形近詞：plunge 急劇下跌 ｜ plunder 掠奪竊取 = pillage ｜ pillory 嘲弄羞辱 ｜ pilfer 偷竊
用法／搭配：核心義：a brief swim in water。中文錨點：下潛｜教學補註：a brief swim in water。GRE tip: "plunge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plunge of X; a sense / degree / lack of plunge; amid / despite plunge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plunge of ______. （空格填入與「下潛｜教學補註：a brief swim in water」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text. （下潛）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pluralist
身兼數職者
英文釋義：a cleric who holds more than one benefice at a time; a philosopher who believes that no single explanation can account for all the phenomena of nature
派生詞：pluralism n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a cleric who holds more than one benefice at a time。中文錨點：身兼數職者。GRE tip: "pluralist" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pluralist of X; a sense / degree / lack of pluralist; amid / despite pluralist Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pluralist of ______. （空格填入與「身兼數職者」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pluralist is crucial to understanding the argument. （身兼數職者）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
plush
奢侈的｜教學補註：a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
英文釋義：a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet; characterized by extravagance and profusion
相似詞：lavish, lucullan, lush, plushy
相反詞：sparing, meager
派生詞：plushy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet。中文錨點：奢侈的｜教學補註：a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet。GRE tip: "plush" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the plush of X; a sense / degree / lack of plush; amid / despite plush Sentence frame: The debate turns on the plush of ______. （空格填入與「奢侈的｜教學補註：a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of plush is crucial to understanding the argument. （奢侈的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
plutocracy
財閥統治
英文釋義：財閥統治
用法／搭配：揭露資金以避免財閥感。
Example · TTS
Disclose funding to avoid plutocracy vibes. （財閥統治）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
poach
水煮；偷竊
英文釋義：hunt illegally; cook in a simmering liquid
派生詞：poacher n., poaching n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to hunt illegally。中文錨點：水煮；偷竊。GRE tip: treat "poach" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to poach sth; refuse / choose / begin to poach; the poaching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to poach ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「水煮；偷竊」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
People are poaching elephants for their ivory. （水煮；偷竊）
詳細 · 紅寶書
podium
指揮臺｜教學補註：a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the perso...
英文釋義：a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
相似詞：dais, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox
用法／搭配：核心義：a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it。中文錨點：指揮臺｜教學補註：a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the perso。GRE tip: "podium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the podium of X; a sense / degree / lack of podium; amid / despite podium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the podium of ______. （空格填入與「指揮臺｜教學補註：a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the perso」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a podium in that debate. （指揮臺）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
poignant
adj. 令人感傷的
英文釋義：causing a strong feeling of sadness
相似詞：affecting, touching
派生詞：poignancy n., poignance n.
用法／搭配：a poignant story 一個令人感傷的故事
Example · TTS
Poignant grief cannot endure forever. （令人感傷的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
poise
鎮定；平衡
英文釋義：a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second; a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
相似詞：aplomb, assuredness, cool, sang-froid, brace, balance
相反詞：heat, warm, de-energise, de-energize, sedate, asymmetry, imbalance, unbalance
用法／搭配：核心義：a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter。中文錨點：鎮定；平衡。GRE tip: "poise" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the poise of X; a sense / degree / lack of poise; amid / despite poise Sentence frame: The debate turns on the poise of ______. （空格填入與「鎮定；平衡」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked. （鎮定；平衡）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
pokerface
撲克臉
英文釋義：撲克臉
用法／搭配：考意錨點：撲克臉
Example · TTS
On the exam, pokerface most nearly means a sense of "撲克臉". （撲克臉）
詳細 · 紅寶書
polemic
爭論的；辯論的
英文釋義：a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology); a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
相似詞：polemicist, polemist, polemical
派生詞：polemical adj., polemize v., polemicize v., polemicise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)。中文錨點：爭論的；辯論的。GRE tip: "polemic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the polemic of X; a sense / degree / lack of polemic; amid / despite polemic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the polemic of ______. （空格填入與「爭論的；辯論的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of polemic is crucial to understanding the argument. （爭論的；辯論的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
polemical
adj. 引起爭論的
英文釋義：involving strong arguments
相似詞：contentious, quarrelsome
相反詞：agreeable, pacific
派生詞：polemic n.
形近詞：polemical = controversial ｜ polymath 博學者 ｜ polymer 聚合體 ｜ plethora 過剩過多
用法／搭配：a biting polemical novel 尖銳的辯論小說
Example · TTS
It was a biting polemical novel. （引起爭論的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
polish
擦亮
英文釋義：擦亮
用法／搭配：考意錨點：擦亮
Example · TTS
On the exam, polish most nearly means a sense of "擦亮". （擦亮）
詳細 · 紅寶書
poll
投票｜教學補註：an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of p...
英文釋義：an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the top of the head
相似詞：canvass, pate, crown, canvas
派生詞：pollster n., pollard n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people。中文錨點：投票｜教學補註：an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of p。GRE tip: "poll" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the poll of X; a sense / degree / lack of poll; amid / despite poll Sentence frame: The debate turns on the poll of ______. （空格填入與「投票｜教學補註：an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of p」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of poll is crucial to understanding the argument. （投票）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
poltroon
懦夫
英文釋義：懦夫
用法／搭配：考意錨點：懦夫
Example · TTS
On the exam, poltroon most nearly means a sense of "懦夫". （懦夫）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
polymath
n. 博學的人｜教學補註：a person who knows a lot about different subjects
英文釋義：a person who knows a lot about different subjects
相似詞：pundit, savant
形近詞：polemical = controversial ｜ polymath 博學者 ｜ polymer 聚合體 ｜ plethora 過剩過多
用法／搭配：a brilliant polymath 傑出的博學家
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a brilliant polymath. （博學的人）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
polymorphous
多形的
英文釋義：多形的
用法／搭配：多形構念需要清楚操作化。
Example · TTS
Polymorphous constructs need clear operationalization. （多形的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
polytechnic
理工的；綜合技術
英文釋義：理工的；綜合技術
用法／搭配：團隊保持綜合技術技能組合。
Example · TTS
Keep a polytechnic mix of skills on the team. （理工的；綜合技術）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pompous
誇耀的｜教學補註：puffed up with vanity
英文釋義：puffed up with vanity; ; ; ; - Newsweek; characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
相似詞：grandiloquent, overblown, pontifical, portentous, ceremonious
派生詞：pomp n., pomposity n., pompousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：puffed up with vanity。中文錨點：誇耀的｜教學補註：puffed up with vanity。GRE tip: "pompous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pompous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pompous; pompous enough to... Sentence frame: Her pompous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「誇耀的｜教學補註：puffed up with vanity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A pompous speech. （誇耀的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ponder
沉思｜教學補註：reflect deeply on a subject
英文釋義：reflect deeply on a subject
相似詞：meditate, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull
派生詞：ponderer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to reflect deeply on a subject。中文錨點：沉思｜教學補註：reflect deeply on a subject。GRE tip: treat "ponder" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ponder sth; refuse / choose / begin to ponder; the ponderring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ponder ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「沉思｜教學補註：reflect deeply on a subject」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to ponder what they had once defended. （沉思）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pontifical
教皇的；高傲的
英文釋義：the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop); proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
相似詞：papal, apostolic, apostolical, episcopal, grandiloquent, overblown
派生詞：pontiff n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)。中文錨點：教皇的；高傲的。GRE tip: "pontifical" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pontifical of X; a sense / degree / lack of pontifical; amid / despite pontifical Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pontifical of ______. （空格填入與「教皇的；高傲的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey. （教皇的；高傲的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
populace
大眾；平民
英文釋義：大眾；平民
用法／搭配：別把線上人群當抽樣架構。
Example · TTS
Do not confuse online populace with the frame. （大眾；平民）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
populist
民粹的；民粹主義者
英文釋義：民粹的；民粹主義者
用法／搭配：民粹確定不是統計確定。
Example · TTS
Populist certainty is not statistical certainty. （民粹的；民粹主義者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
populous
人口稠密的
英文釋義：densely populated
用法／搭配：核心義：densely populated。中文錨點：人口稠密的。GRE tip: "populous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a populous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather populous; populous enough to... Sentence frame: Her populous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「人口稠密的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her populous approach to the evidence. （人口稠密的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
portable
可攜的；可移植的
英文釋義：可攜的；可移植的
用法／搭配：可移植檢核表能在實驗室間旅行。
Example · TTS
A portable checklist travels between labs. （可攜的；可移植的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
portend
預兆｜教學補註：indicate by signs
英文釋義：indicate by signs
相似詞：bode, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken
派生詞：portent n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to indicate by signs。中文錨點：預兆｜教學補註：indicate by signs。GRE tip: treat "portend" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to portend sth; refuse / choose / begin to portend; the portending of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to portend ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「預兆｜教學補註：indicate by signs」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to portend what they had once defended. （預兆）
詳細 · 紅寶書
portent
預兆｜教學補註：a sign of something about to happen
英文釋義：a sign of something about to happen
相似詞：omen, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy
派生詞：portentous adj., portend v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a sign of something about to happen。中文錨點：預兆｜教學補註：a sign of something about to happen。GRE tip: "portent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the portent of X; a sense / degree / lack of portent; amid / despite portent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the portent of ______. （空格填入與「預兆｜教學補註：a sign of something about to happen」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of portent is crucial to understanding the argument. （預兆）
詳細 · 救命800
portentous
adj. 不吉利的｜教學補註：showing that something bad is going to happen
英文釋義：showing that something bad is going to happen
相似詞：baleful, inauspicious, sinister, foreboding
相反詞：auspicious
派生詞：portent n.
形近詞：pertinent 中肯的恰當的相關的 ｜ pertinacious 堅定地，固執的 = tenacious ｜ portentous 預兆的，自命不凡的
用法／搭配：a portentous sign 不詳的徵兆
Example · TTS
Such a portentous...monster raised all my curiosity. （不吉利的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
porter
搬運工
英文釋義：搬運工
用法／搭配：操作型定義像概念搬運工。
Example · TTS
Think of operationalization as the porter of concepts. （搬運工）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
portfolio
作品集；投資組合
英文釋義：作品集；投資組合
用法／搭配：方法組合勝過單一流行工具。
Example · TTS
A methods portfolio beats a single fashionable tool. （作品集；投資組合）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
positive
正面的；陽性的
英文釋義：正面的；陽性的
用法／搭配：陽性結果仍需可信機制。
Example · TTS
A positive result still needs a credible mechanism. （正面的；陽性的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
posthumous
死後的｜教學補註：occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
英文釋義：occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
用法／搭配：核心義：occurring or coming into existence after a person's death。中文錨點：死後的｜教學補註：occurring or coming into existence after a person's death。GRE tip: "posthumous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a posthumous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather posthumous; posthumous enough to... Sentence frame: Her posthumous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「死後的｜教學補註：occurring or coming into existence after a person's death」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A posthumous daughter. （死後的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
postiche
人工的；僞造的
英文釋義：a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment; something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
相似詞：hairpiece, fake, sham
用法／搭配：核心義：a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment。中文錨點：人工的；僞造的。GRE tip: "postiche" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the postiche of X; a sense / degree / lack of postiche; amid / despite postiche Sentence frame: The debate turns on the postiche of ______. （空格填入與「人工的；僞造的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of postiche is crucial to understanding the argument. （人工的；僞造的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
postpone
延期
英文釋義：延期
用法／搭配：穩健檢查通過前先延期慶祝。
Example · TTS
Postpone celebration until robustness checks pass. （延期）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
postscript
又及；附言
英文釋義：又及；附言
用法／搭配：又及救不了壞的識別策略。
Example · TTS
A postscript cannot fix a broken identification strategy. （又及；附言）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
postulate
推論；要求
英文釋義：(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning; maintain or assert
相似詞：posit, contend, necessitate, ask, need, require
相反詞：obviate
派生詞：postulation n., postulator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning。中文錨點：推論；要求。GRE tip: "postulate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the postulate of X; a sense / degree / lack of postulate; amid / despite postulate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the postulate of ______. （空格填入與「推論；要求」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent. （推論；要求）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
posture
v. 裝模作樣｜教學補註：to assume an artificial or pretended attitude
英文釋義：to assume an artificial or pretended attitude
相似詞：feign, affect
派生詞：postural adj.
用法／搭配：posture to impress 故作姿態以給別人留下印象
Example · TTS
Politicians have neglected our military posture. （裝模作樣）
詳細 · 紅寶書
potation
飲料｜教學補註：a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
英文釋義：a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)
相似詞：draft, draught, tipple
相反詞：discharge
用法／搭配：核心義：a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg。中文錨點：飲料｜教學補註：a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg。GRE tip: "potation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the potation of X; a sense / degree / lack of potation; amid / despite potation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the potation of ______. （空格填入與「飲料｜教學補註：a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of potation is crucial to understanding the argument. （飲料）
詳細 · 複習詞
potboilder
粗製濫造的藝術品
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：粗製濫造的藝術品。GRE tip: "potboilder" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the potboilder of X; a sense / degree / lack of potboilder; amid / despite potboilder Sentence frame: The debate turns on the potboilder of ______. （空格填入與「粗製濫造的藝術品」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of potboilder is crucial to understanding the argument. （粗製濫造的藝術品）
詳細 · 紅寶書
potboiler
粗製濫造的作品
英文釋義：a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot)
用法／搭配：核心義：a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot)。中文錨點：粗製濫造的作品。GRE tip: "potboiler" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the potboiler of X; a sense / degree / lack of potboiler; amid / despite potboiler Sentence frame: The debate turns on the potboiler of ______. （空格填入與「粗製濫造的作品」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of potboiler is crucial to understanding the argument. （粗製濫造的作品）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
potent
adj. 有強效的｜教學補註：powerful and effective
英文釋義：powerful and effective
相似詞：powerful, strong, stiff, virile
相反詞：impotent
派生詞：potency n.
用法／搭配：potent drugs 猛藥
Example · TTS
Providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons. （有強效的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
potentate
統治者｜教學補註：a ruler who is unconstrained by law
英文釋義：a ruler who is unconstrained by law
相似詞：dictator
用法／搭配：核心義：a ruler who is unconstrained by law。中文錨點：統治者｜教學補註：a ruler who is unconstrained by law。GRE tip: "potentate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the potentate of X; a sense / degree / lack of potentate; amid / despite potentate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the potentate of ______. （空格填入與「統治者｜教學補註：a ruler who is unconstrained by law」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of potentate is crucial to understanding the argument. （統治者）
詳細 · 紅寶書
potentiate
加強｜教學補註：increase the effect of or act synergistically with (a drug or a physiological...
英文釋義：increase the effect of or act synergistically with (a drug or a physiological or biochemical phenomenon)
派生詞：potentiation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to increase the effect of or act synergistically with (a drug or a physiological or biochemical phenomenon)。中文錨點：加強｜教學補註：increase the effect of or act synergistically with (a drug or a physiological。GRE tip: treat "potentiate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to potentiate sth; refuse / choose / begin to potentiate; the potentiating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to potentiate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「加強｜教學補註：increase the effect of or act synergistically with (a drug or a physiological」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Potentiate the drug. （加強）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
potentous
強有力的；有權力的
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：強有力的；有權力的。GRE tip: "potentous" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the potentous of X; a sense / degree / lack of potentous; amid / despite potentous Sentence frame: The debate turns on the potentous of ______. （空格填入與「強有力的；有權力的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of potentous is crucial to understanding the argument. （強有力的；有權力的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pother
騷動；擾亂
英文釋義：an excited state of agitation; make upset or troubled
相似詞：dither, fuss, tizzy, flap
用法／搭配：核心義：an excited state of agitation。中文錨點：騷動；擾亂。GRE tip: "pother" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pother of X; a sense / degree / lack of pother; amid / despite pother Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pother of ______. （空格填入與「騷動；擾亂」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pother is crucial to understanding the argument. （騷動；擾亂）
詳細 · 救命800
practitioner
n. 從業者，職人
英文釋義：a person who practices a profession
相似詞：professional, specialist
相反詞：amateur, nonprofessional, unprofessional, generalist
用法／搭配：a medical practitioner 醫護人員
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a medical practitioner. （從業者，職人）
詳細 · 救命800
pragmatic
adj. 實用主義的，務實的
英文釋義：practical
相似詞：realistic, down-to-earth
相反詞：idealistic, impractical, unrealistic
派生詞：pragmatism n.
用法／搭配：a pragmatic man, not given to visionary schemes 一個不迷戀花哨空想的計劃，而更注重實
Example · TTS
A matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem. （實用主義的，務實的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prance
昂首闊步｜教學補註：a proud stiff pompous gait
英文釋義：a proud stiff pompous gait; to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
相似詞：strut, swagger, tittup, ruffle, sashay, cock
派生詞：prancer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a proud stiff pompous gait。中文錨點：昂首闊步｜教學補註：a proud stiff pompous gait。GRE tip: "prance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prance of X; a sense / degree / lack of prance; amid / despite prance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prance of ______. （空格填入與「昂首闊步｜教學補註：a proud stiff pompous gait」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The young horse was prancing in the meadow. （昂首闊步）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
prate
閒聊；瞎扯
英文釋義：idle or foolish and irrelevant talk; speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
相似詞：prattle, blether, chatter, piffle, palaver, tittle-tattle
派生詞：prater n.
用法／搭配：核心義：idle or foolish and irrelevant talk。中文錨點：閒聊；瞎扯。GRE tip: "prate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prate of X; a sense / degree / lack of prate; amid / despite prate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prate of ______. （空格填入與「閒聊；瞎扯」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of prate is crucial to understanding the argument. （閒聊；瞎扯）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
preachy
adj. 喜歡說教的
英文釋義：trying to give much moral advice
相似詞：moralistic, sanctimonious
用法／搭配：a preachy TV show 說教的電視節目
Example · TTS
It was a preachy TV show. （喜歡說教的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
preamble
序言｜教學補註：a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining i...
英文釋義：a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose); make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
用法／搭配：核心義：a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)。中文錨點：序言｜教學補註：a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining i。GRE tip: "preamble" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the preamble of X; a sense / degree / lack of preamble; amid / despite preamble Sentence frame: The debate turns on the preamble of ______. （空格填入與「序言｜教學補註：a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining i」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of preamble is crucial to understanding the argument. （序言）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
precarious
adj. 危險的，不確定的
英文釋義：dangerously lacking in security
相似詞：fragile, perilous, dangerous
相反詞：safe
派生詞：precariousness n.
用法／搭配：a precarious livelihood 不穩定的生計
Example · TTS
The precarious life of an undersea diver. （危險的，不確定的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
precede
先於；領先
英文釋義：先於；領先
用法／搭配：定義應先於測量選擇。
Example · TTS
Definitions should precede measurement choices. （先於；領先）
詳細 · 紅寶書
precept
規則；格言
英文釋義：rule of personal conduct; a doctrine that is taught
相似詞：principle, teaching, commandment
形近詞：precept 準則，訓令 ｜ prescript 命令，法令
用法／搭配：核心義：rule of personal conduct。中文錨點：規則；格言。GRE tip: "precept" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the precept of X; a sense / degree / lack of precept; amid / despite precept Sentence frame: The debate turns on the precept of ______. （空格填入與「規則；格言」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He believed all the Christian precepts. （規則；格言）
詳細 · 紅寶書
precient
先知的｜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：先知的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "precient" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the precient of X; a sense / degree / lack of precient; amid / despite precient Sentence frame: The debate turns on the precient of ______. （空格填入與「先知的｜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 precient is crucial to understanding the argument. （先知的）
詳細 · 救命800
preclude
v. 阻止｜教學補註：to make impossible, as by action taken in advance
英文釋義：to make impossible, as by action taken in advance
相似詞：avert, forestall, obviate
相反詞：allow, permit, necessitate, require
派生詞：preclusion n., preclusive adj.
形近詞：preclude 妨礙 ｜ occlude 阻礙阻塞 ｜ recluse 隱居者 ｜ seclude 隔離隔絕
用法／搭配：age alone will not preclude him from standing as a candidate 年齡並沒有阻止他成爲候選人
Example · TTS
They had to age alone will not preclude him from standing as a candidate. （阻止）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
precocious
adj. 早熟的｜教學補註：occurring before the usual or expected time
英文釋義：occurring before the usual or expected time
相似詞：premature
相反詞：backward, slow, retarded, full-term
派生詞：precocity n. 早熟
用法／搭配：a precocious child 早熟的孩子
Example · TTS
Precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias. （早熟的）
詳細 · 填空1300
precocity
早熟｜教學補註：intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
英文釋義：intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
相似詞：precociousness
派生詞：precocious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules。中文錨點：早熟｜教學補註：intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules。GRE tip: "precocity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the precocity of X; a sense / degree / lack of precocity; amid / despite precocity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the precocity of ______. （空格填入與「早熟｜教學補註：intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of precocity is crucial to understanding the argument. （早熟）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
preconception
偏見｜教學補註：an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
英文釋義：an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
相似詞：prepossession, bias, prejudice
派生詞：preconceive v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence。中文錨點：偏見｜教學補註：an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence。GRE tip: "preconception" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the preconception of X; a sense / degree / lack of preconception; amid / despite preconception Sentence frame: The debate turns on the preconception of ______. （空格填入與「偏見｜教學補註：an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions. （偏見）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
predatory
掠食的
英文釋義：掠食的
用法／搭配：掠食期刊愛未複現光芒。
Example · TTS
Predatory journals love unreplicated glow. （掠食的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
predecessor
前任；前身
英文釋義：前任；前身
用法／搭配：我們的方法改進了其前身。
Example · TTS
Our method improves on its predecessor. （前任；前身）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
predicament
n. 困境｜教學補註：a difficult situation
英文釋義：a difficult situation
相似詞：dilemma, plight, quandary, starit
用法／搭配：a financial predicament 財政困境
Example · TTS
Finds himself in a most awkward predicament. （困境）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
predict
預測
英文釋義：預測
用法／搭配：盡可能預測方向與大致幅度。
Example · TTS
Predict direction and rough magnitude when possible. （預測）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
predictor
預測變項／預測器
英文釋義：預測變項／預測器
用法／搭配：強預測子不自動是原因。
Example · TTS
A strong predictor is not automatically a cause. （預測變項／預測器）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
predilection
n. 偏愛｜教學補註：preference
英文釋義：preference
相似詞：penchant, proclivity
相反詞：aversion, dislike
用法／搭配：a predilection for travel 偏愛旅行
Example · TTS
A predilection for expensive cars. （偏愛）
詳細 · 紅寶書
predispose
預先處理的
英文釋義：make susceptible
派生詞：predisposition n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make susceptible。中文錨點：預先處理的。GRE tip: treat "predispose" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to predispose sth; refuse / choose / begin to predispose; the predisposing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to predispose ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「預先處理的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to predispose what they had once defended. （預先處理的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
preempt
先佔｜教學補註：a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
英文釋義：a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding; acquire for oneself before others can do so
相似詞：pre-empt, displace
相反詞：hire
派生詞：preemptive adj., preemption n., preemptor n., pre-emptive adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding。中文錨點：先佔｜教學補註：a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding。GRE tip: "preempt" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the preempt of X; a sense / degree / lack of preempt; amid / despite preempt Sentence frame: The debate turns on the preempt of ______. （空格填入與「先佔｜教學補註：a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor. （先佔）
詳細 · 紅寶書
preen
打扮｜教學補註：clean with one's bill
英文釋義：clean with one's bill; pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
相似詞：plume, congratulate, primp, dress
相反詞：undercharge, undress
用法／搭配：核心義：to clean with one's bill。中文錨點：打扮｜教學補註：clean with one's bill。GRE tip: treat "preen" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to preen sth; refuse / choose / begin to preen; the preening of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to preen ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「打扮｜教學補註：clean with one's bill」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The birds preened. （打扮）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
prefer
更喜歡；寧可
英文釋義：更喜歡；寧可
用法／搭配：審稿人寧可要精確主張。
Example · TTS
Reviewers prefer precise claims over sweeping ones. （更喜歡；寧可）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prefigure
預言｜教學補註：imagine or consider beforehand
英文釋義：imagine or consider beforehand; indicate by signs
相似詞：bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage
派生詞：prefiguration n., prefigurative adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to imagine or consider beforehand。中文錨點：預言｜教學補註：imagine or consider beforehand。GRE tip: treat "prefigure" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to prefigure sth; refuse / choose / begin to prefigure; the prefiguring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to prefigure ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「預言｜教學補註：imagine or consider beforehand」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
It wasn't as bad as I had prefigured. （預言）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
prejudice
偏見；損害
英文釋義：偏見；損害
用法／搭配：標籤洩漏進編碼時偏見進入。
Example · TTS
Prejudice enters when labels leak into coding. （偏見；損害）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
prejudicial
有 Harm／偏見的
英文釋義：有 Harm／偏見的
用法／搭配：審稿中的偏見語言應刪除。
Example · TTS
Prejudicial language in reviews should be edited out. （有 Harm／偏見的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
prelate
高級神職
英文釋義：高級神職
用法／搭配：領域大佬也需要同儕審查。
Example · TTS
Even a prelate of the field needs peer review. （高級神職）
詳細 · 紅寶書
preliminary
初步的；開始的
英文釋義：a minor match preceding the main event; something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
相似詞：prelim, overture, prelude
用法／搭配：核心義：a minor match preceding the main event。中文錨點：初步的；開始的。GRE tip: "preliminary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the preliminary of X; a sense / degree / lack of preliminary; amid / despite preliminary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the preliminary of ______. （空格填入與「初步的；開始的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Training is a necessary preliminary to employment. （初步的；開始的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prelude
前奏｜教學補註：something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
英文釋義：something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera
相似詞：preliminary, overture
用法／搭配：核心義：something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows。中文錨點：前奏｜教學補註：something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows。GRE tip: "prelude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prelude of X; a sense / degree / lack of prelude; amid / despite prelude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prelude of ______. （空格填入與「前奏｜教學補註：something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of prelude is crucial to understanding the argument. （前奏）
詳細 · 紅寶書
premiere
首次上演｜教學補註：the first public performance of a play or movie
英文釋義：the first public performance of a play or movie; be performed for the first time
相似詞：premier
用法／搭配：核心義：the first public performance of a play or movie。中文錨點：首次上演｜教學補註：the first public performance of a play or movie。GRE tip: "premiere" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the premiere of X; a sense / degree / lack of premiere; amid / despite premiere Sentence frame: The debate turns on the premiere of ______. （空格填入與「首次上演｜教學補註：the first public performance of a play or movie」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success. （首次上演）
詳細 · 紅寶書
premise
假設；前提
英文釋義：a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
相似詞：premiss, assumption, precede, preface, introduce
相反詞：follow, postdate, succeed
用法／搭配：核心義：a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn。中文錨點：假設；前提。GRE tip: "premise" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the premise of X; a sense / degree / lack of premise; amid / despite premise Sentence frame: The debate turns on the premise of ______. （空格填入與「假設；前提」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand. （假設；前提）
詳細 · 救命800
premium
adj. 高端優質的
英文釋義：of superior quality or value
相似詞：agio, agiotage, bounty
用法／搭配：premium coffee 優質的咖啡
Example · TTS
They encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage. （高端優質的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
premonition
預兆｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come
英文釋義：a feeling of evil to come; an early warning about a future event
相似詞：foreboding, presentiment, boding, forewarning
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of evil to come。中文錨點：預兆｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come。GRE tip: "premonition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the premonition of X; a sense / degree / lack of premonition; amid / despite premonition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the premonition of ______. （空格填入與「預兆｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of premonition is crucial to understanding the argument. （預兆）
詳細 · 複習詞
premontion
預兆｜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：預兆｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "premontion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the premontion of X; a sense / degree / lack of premontion; amid / despite premontion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the premontion of ______. （空格填入與「預兆｜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 premontion is crucial to understanding the argument. （預兆）
詳細 · 填空1300
preordain
註定；預先決定
英文釋義：foreordain or determine beforehand
相似詞：predestine, foreordain
派生詞：preordination n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to foreordain or determine beforehand。中文錨點：註定；預先決定。GRE tip: treat "preordain" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to preordain sth; refuse / choose / begin to preordain; the preordaining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to preordain ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「註定；預先決定」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to preordain what they had once defended. （註定；預先決定）
詳細 · 紅寶書
preponderate
勝過｜教學補註：weigh more heavily
英文釋義：weigh more heavily
相似詞：outweigh, overbalance, outbalance
派生詞：preponderant adj., preponderance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to weigh more heavily。中文錨點：勝過｜教學補註：weigh more heavily。GRE tip: treat "preponderate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to preponderate sth; refuse / choose / begin to preponderate; the preponderating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to preponderate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「勝過｜教學補註：weigh more heavily」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to preponderate what they had once defended. （勝過）
詳細 · 紅寶書
preposterous
荒謬的｜教學補註：incongruous
英文釋義：incongruous;inviting ridicule
相似詞：absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous
用法／搭配：核心義：incongruous。中文錨點：荒謬的｜教學補註：incongruous。GRE tip: "preposterous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a preposterous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather preposterous; preposterous enough to... Sentence frame: Her preposterous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「荒謬的｜教學補註：incongruous」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history. （荒謬的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
preprocessing
給人好感的
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：給人好感的。GRE tip: "preprocessing" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the preprocessing of X; a sense / degree / lack of preprocessing; amid / despite preprocessing Sentence frame: The debate turns on the preprocessing of ______. （空格填入與「給人好感的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of preprocessing is crucial to understanding the argument. （給人好感的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
prerogative
n. 特權，權力
英文釋義：an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege
相似詞：privilege, entitlement
用法／搭配：the royal prerogative 君主特權
Example · TTS
Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males. （特權，權力）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
presage
v. 預示｜教學補註：to be a sign that something will happen
英文釋義：to be a sign that something will happen
相似詞：harbinger, portend, project
相反詞：aftermath, result
用法／搭配：presage the future 預知未來
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to presage the future. （預示）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prescience
先知｜教學補註：the power to foresee the future
英文釋義：the power to foresee the future
相似詞：prevision
派生詞：prescient adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the power to foresee the future。中文錨點：先知｜教學補註：the power to foresee the future。GRE tip: "prescience" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prescience of X; a sense / degree / lack of prescience; amid / despite prescience Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prescience of ______. （空格填入與「先知｜教學補註：the power to foresee the future」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of prescience is crucial to understanding the argument. （先知）
詳細 · 救命800
prescient
adj. 有先見之明的
英文釋義：able to know what will happen in the future
相似詞：visionary, prophetic
相反詞：unprophetic
派生詞：prescience n.
用法／搭配：a prescient warning 有先見之明的警告
Example · TTS
Extraordinarily prescient memoranda on the probable course of postwar relations. （有先見之明的）
詳細 · 救命800
prescribe
v. 開藥方｜教學補註：say what medicine or treatment a sick person should have
英文釋義：say what medicine or treatment a sick person should have
相似詞：order, dictate
相反詞：deregulate, disorder, disorderliness
派生詞：prescription n.藥方
形近詞：prescribe 開藥方，規定 ｜ proscribe 禁止 (規定不讓做) ｜ prospect 前景，勘探 ｜ prospector 採礦者
用法／搭配：the drugs prescribed for his stomach pains 開給他治療胃痛的藥物
Example · TTS
They had to the drugs prescribed for his stomach pains. （開藥方）
詳細 · 紅寶書
presentiment
預感｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come
英文釋義：a feeling of evil to come
相似詞：foreboding, premonition, boding
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of evil to come。中文錨點：預感｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come。GRE tip: "presentiment" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the presentiment of X; a sense / degree / lack of presentiment; amid / despite presentiment Sentence frame: The debate turns on the presentiment of ______. （空格填入與「預感｜教學補註：a feeling of evil to come」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The lawyer had a presentiment that the judge would dismiss the case. （預感）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
preside
主持；主導
英文釋義：act as president
派生詞：President n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to act as president。中文錨點：主持；主導。GRE tip: treat "preside" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to preside sth; refuse / choose / begin to preside; the presiding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to preside ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「主持；主導」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Preside over companies and corporations. （主持；主導）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
pressing
緊迫的｜教學補註：the act of pressing
英文釋義：the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
相似詞：press, pressure, urge, exhort, weigh, compress
相反詞：decompress
派生詞：press v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of pressing。中文錨點：緊迫的｜教學補註：the act of pressing。GRE tip: "pressing" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pressing of X; a sense / degree / lack of pressing; amid / despite pressing Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pressing of ______. （空格填入與「緊迫的｜教學補註：the act of pressing」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Too pressing to permit of longer delay. （緊迫的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prestige
名望｜教學補註：a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
英文釋義：a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
相似詞：prestigiousness
派生詞：prestigious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.。中文錨點：名望｜教學補註：a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc。GRE tip: "prestige" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prestige of X; a sense / degree / lack of prestige; amid / despite prestige Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prestige of ______. （空格填入與「名望｜教學補註：a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He wanted to achieve power and prestige. （名望）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
prestigious
有名的；有威望的
英文釋義：having an illustrious reputation; respected; exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
相似詞：esteemed, honored
相反詞：disesteem, disrespect, dishonor
派生詞：prestige n., prestigiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having an illustrious reputation。中文錨點：有名的；有威望的。GRE tip: "prestigious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a prestigious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather prestigious; prestigious enough to... Sentence frame: Her prestigious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有名的；有威望的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A prestigious professor at a prestigious university. （有名的；有威望的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
presumption
傲慢；放肆
英文釋義：an assumption that is taken for granted; (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
相似詞：given, precondition, presumptuousness, effrontery, assumption
相反詞：starve, take, modesty, deference
派生詞：presume v., presumptuous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an assumption that is taken for granted。中文錨點：傲慢；放肆。GRE tip: "presumption" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the presumption of X; a sense / degree / lack of presumption; amid / despite presumption Sentence frame: The debate turns on the presumption of ______. （空格填入與「傲慢；放肆」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His presumption was intolerable. （傲慢；放肆）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
presumptuous
專橫的｜教學補註：excessively forward
英文釋義：excessively forward
相似詞：assumptive, assuming
派生詞：presumption n., presumptuousness n.
形近詞：sumptuous 豪華奢侈的 voluptuous 驕奢淫逸的 ｜ sumptuary 節制的，限制消費的 ~taxation system ｜ presumptuous 自以爲是的 ｜ bumptious 狂妄的
用法／搭配：核心義：excessively forward。中文錨點：專橫的｜教學補註：excessively forward。GRE tip: "presumptuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a presumptuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather presumptuous; presumptuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her presumptuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「專橫的｜教學補註：excessively forward」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants. （專橫的）
詳細 · 複習詞
presumputous
誇耀的；傲慢的
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：誇耀的；傲慢的。GRE tip: "presumputous" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the presumputous of X; a sense / degree / lack of presumputous; amid / despite presumputous Sentence frame: The debate turns on the presumputous of ______. （空格填入與「誇耀的；傲慢的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of presumputous is crucial to understanding the argument. （誇耀的；傲慢的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
presupposition
先前假設｜教學補註：the act of presupposing
英文釋義：the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument)
派生詞：presuppose v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of presupposing。中文錨點：先前假設｜教學補註：the act of presupposing。GRE tip: "presupposition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the presupposition of X; a sense / degree / lack of presupposition; amid / despite presupposition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the presupposition of ______. （空格填入與「先前假設｜教學補註：the act of presupposing」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of presupposition is crucial to understanding the argument. （先前假設）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
pretense
偽裝；藉口
英文釋義：偽裝；藉口
用法／搭配：放下『全部結果皆預測』的偽裝。
Example · TTS
Drop the pretense that all findings were predicted. （偽裝；藉口）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pretension
自負；驕傲
英文釋義：a false or unsupportable quality; the advancing of a claim
相似詞：pretense, pretence, pretentiousness, largeness
相反詞：unpretentiousness
派生詞：pretend v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a false or unsupportable quality。中文錨點：自負；驕傲。GRE tip: "pretension" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pretension of X; a sense / degree / lack of pretension; amid / despite pretension Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pretension of ______. （空格填入與「自負；驕傲」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The town still puts forward pretensions as a famous resort. （自負；驕傲）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pretentious
誇耀的｜教學補註：making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or...
英文釋義：making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction; intended to attract notice and impress others
相似詞：ostentatious
相反詞：unostentatious, unpretentious
派生詞：pretense n., pretentiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction。中文錨點：誇耀的｜教學補註：making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or。GRE tip: "pretentious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pretentious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pretentious; pretentious enough to... Sentence frame: Her pretentious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「誇耀的｜教學補註：making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A pretentious scholarly edition. （誇耀的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pretext
藉口｜教學補註：something serving to conceal plans
英文釋義：something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason; an artful or simulated semblance
相似詞：stalking-horse, guise, pretense, pretence
用法／搭配：核心義：something serving to conceal plans。中文錨點：藉口｜教學補註：something serving to conceal plans。GRE tip: "pretext" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pretext of X; a sense / degree / lack of pretext; amid / despite pretext Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pretext of ______. （空格填入與「藉口｜教學補註：something serving to conceal plans」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pretext is crucial to understanding the argument. （藉口）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
prevaricate
v. 撒謊｜教學補註：to avoid giving direct answers to hide the truth
英文釋義：to avoid giving direct answers to hide the truth
相似詞：equivocate, fabricate
相反詞：speak frankly
派生詞：prevarication n.撒謊（近：mendacity）
用法／搭配：prevaricate when asked some pointed questions 在被問到尖銳問題時支吾其詞
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to prevaricate when asked some pointed questions. （撒謊）
詳細 · 複習詞
prevaticate
搪塞｜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：搪塞｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "prevaticate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prevaticate of X; a sense / degree / lack of prevaticate; amid / despite prevaticate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prevaticate of ______. （空格填入與「搪塞｜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 prevaticate is crucial to understanding the argument. （搪塞）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
prevent
防止
英文釋義：防止
用法／搭配：盲法可防止部分期望偏差。
Example · TTS
Blinding can prevent some expectancy biases. （防止）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
prevention
預防
英文釋義：預防
用法／搭配：預防宣稱需要絕對風險脈絡。
Example · TTS
Prevention claims need absolute risk context. （預防）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
preview
預覽
英文釋義：預覽
用法／搭配：預覽圖但不要偷看 p。
Example · TTS
Preview plots without peeking at p. （預覽）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prey
獵物｜教學補註：a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or expl...
英文釋義：a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; animal hunted or caught for food
相似詞：quarry, target, feed, raven, predate
相反詞：starve, postdate
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or infl...。中文錨點：獵物｜教學補註：a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or expl。GRE tip: "prey" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prey of X; a sense / degree / lack of prey; amid / despite prey Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prey of ______. （空格填入與「獵物｜教學補註：a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or expl」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He fell prey to muggers. （獵物）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
prig
自認清高的
英文釋義：a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
相似詞：snob, snot, snoot
用法／搭配：核心義：a person regarded as arrogant and annoying。中文錨點：自認清高的。GRE tip: "prig" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prig of X; a sense / degree / lack of prig; amid / despite prig Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prig of ______. （空格填入與「自認清高的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a prig in that debate. （自認清高的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
primordial
原始的；初始的
英文釋義：having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
相似詞：aboriginal, primal, primeval, primaeval
相反詞：nonnative
用法／搭配：核心義：having existed from the beginning。中文錨點：原始的；初始的。GRE tip: "primordial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a primordial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather primordial; primordial enough to... Sentence frame: Her primordial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「原始的；初始的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Primordial forms of life. （原始的；初始的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
prison
監獄
英文釋義：監獄
用法／搭配：別把麻煩虛無關進抽屜。
Example · TTS
Do not prison inconvenient nulls in a drawer. （監獄）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
pristine
純潔的｜教學補註：completely free from dirt or contamination
英文釋義：completely free from dirt or contamination; immaculately clean and unused
相反詞：spoiled, tainted
用法／搭配：核心義：completely free from dirt or contamination。中文錨點：純潔的｜教學補註：completely free from dirt or contamination。GRE tip: "pristine" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pristine argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pristine; pristine enough to... Sentence frame: Her pristine ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「純潔的｜教學補註：completely free from dirt or contamination」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Handed her his pristine white handkerchief. （純潔的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
privacy
隱私
英文釋義：隱私
用法／搭配：隱私不只是匿名姓名。
Example · TTS
Privacy requires more than anonymized names. （隱私）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
private
私人的
英文釋義：私人的
用法／搭配：私鑰別放共享投影片。
Example · TTS
Keep private keys off shared slides. （私人的）
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privately
私下地
英文釋義：私下地
用法／搭配：私下解決爭議，公開勘誤。
Example · TTS
Resolve disputes privately, correct publicly. （私下地）
詳細 · 紅寶書
privation
缺乏｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty
英文釋義：a state of extreme poverty; act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
相似詞：want, deprivation, neediness
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of extreme poverty。中文錨點：缺乏｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty。GRE tip: "privation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the privation of X; a sense / degree / lack of privation; amid / despite privation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the privation of ______. （空格填入與「缺乏｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Nutritional privation. （缺乏）
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privatization
私有化
英文釋義：私有化
用法／搭配：必要資料私有化傷害公平。
Example · TTS
Privatization of essential data harms equity. （私有化）
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privilege
特權
英文釋義：特權
用法／搭配：揭露特權與資助關係。
Example · TTS
Disclose privilege and funding ties. （特權）
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privy
知情的；私下的
英文釋義：知情的；私下的
用法／搭配：只有知情原始 ID 者需通關。
Example · TTS
Only those privy to raw IDs need clearance. （知情的；私下的）
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prize
獎；珍視
英文釋義：獎；珍視
用法／搭配：珍視透明勝過表演式新奇。
Example · TTS
Prize transparency over theatrical novelty. （獎；珍視）
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probability
機率
英文釋義：機率
用法／搭配：明確陳述機率模型。
Example · TTS
State probability models explicitly. （機率）
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probation
緩刑；試用期
英文釋義：緩刑；試用期
用法／搭配：新指標驗證前留在觀察期。
Example · TTS
New metrics stay on probation until validated. （緩刑；試用期）
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probative
可作證據的
英文釋義：可作證據的
用法／搭配：只有可作證據的日誌進紀錄。
Example · TTS
Only probative logs enter the record. （可作證據的）
詳細 · 救命800
probe
v./｜教學補註：n. 深入調查 a penetrating or critical investigation
英文釋義：n. 深入調查 a penetrating or critical investigation
相似詞：delve, inquire, investigate
用法／搭配：probe into his background 深入調查他的背景
Example · TTS
There was a congressional probe into the scandal. （該詞義）
詳細 · 紅寶書
probity
正直｜教學補註：complete and confirmed integrity
英文釋義：complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
相反詞：dishonesty, corruption
用法／搭配：核心義：complete and confirmed integrity。中文錨點：正直｜教學補註：complete and confirmed integrity。GRE tip: "probity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the probity of X; a sense / degree / lack of probity; amid / despite probity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the probity of ______. （空格填入與「正直｜教學補註：complete and confirmed integrity」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
In a world where financial probity may not be widespread. （正直）
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proceed
繼續進行
英文釋義：繼續進行
用法／搭配：唯有記錄同意後才可繼續。
Example · TTS
We may proceed only after consent is recorded. （繼續進行）
詳細 · 紅寶書
proceeds
收入｜教學補註：the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or ot...
英文釋義：the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; continue talking; he continued,
相似詞：return, issue, take, takings, yield, payoff
相反詞：discontinue
用法／搭配：核心義：the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property。中文錨點：收入｜教學補註：the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or ot。GRE tip: "proceeds" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the proceeds of X; a sense / degree / lack of proceeds; amid / despite proceeds Sentence frame: The debate turns on the proceeds of ______. （空格填入與「收入｜教學補註：the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or ot」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of proceeds is crucial to understanding the argument. （收入）
詳細 · 紅寶書
procession
隊列｜教學補註：(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
英文釋義：(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
相似詞：emanation, rise, progress, progression, advance, advancement
相反詞：retreat
派生詞：proceed v.
用法／搭配：核心義：(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost。中文錨點：隊列｜教學補註：(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost。GRE tip: "procession" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the procession of X; a sense / degree / lack of procession; amid / despite procession Sentence frame: The debate turns on the procession of ______. （空格填入與「隊列｜教學補註：(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son. （隊列）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
procrastination
拖延｜教學補註：the act of procrastinating
英文釋義：the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time; slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it
相似詞：cunctation, shillyshally, dilatoriness
派生詞：procrastinate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of procrastinating。中文錨點：拖延｜教學補註：the act of procrastinating。GRE tip: "procrastination" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the procrastination of X; a sense / degree / lack of procrastination; amid / despite procrastination Sentence frame: The debate turns on the procrastination of ______. （空格填入與「拖延｜教學補註：the act of procrastinating」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of procrastination is crucial to understanding the argument. （拖延）
詳細 · 紅寶書
procrustean
強求一致的
英文釋義：of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him。中文錨點：強求一致的。GRE tip: "procrustean" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a procrustean argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather procrustean; procrustean enough to... Sentence frame: Her procrustean ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「強求一致的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her procrustean approach to the evidence. （強求一致的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
procurement
獲得；獲取
英文釋義：the act of getting possession of something
相似詞：procurance, procural
派生詞：procure v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of getting possession of something。中文錨點：獲得；獲取。GRE tip: "procurement" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the procurement of X; a sense / degree / lack of procurement; amid / despite procurement Sentence frame: The debate turns on the procurement of ______. （空格填入與「獲得；獲取」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies. （獲得；獲取）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prod
刺激｜教學補註：a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
英文釋義：a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
相似詞：goad, goading, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
派生詞：prodding n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something。中文錨點：刺激｜教學補註：a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something。GRE tip: "prod" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prod of X; a sense / degree / lack of prod; amid / despite prod Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prod of ______. （空格填入與「刺激｜教學補註：a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of prod is crucial to understanding the argument. （刺激）
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prodigal
驚人的；龐大的
英文釋義：a recklessly extravagant consumer; recklessly wasteful
相似詞：profligate, squanderer, extravagant, spendthrift
相反詞：frugal, thrifty
派生詞：prodigality n.
形近詞：parody 拙劣的模仿 ｜ prodigy 奇才天才 ｜ prodigal 浪費的奢侈的 ｜ progeny 後代
用法／搭配：核心義：a recklessly extravagant consumer。中文錨點：驚人的；龐大的。GRE tip: "prodigal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prodigal of X; a sense / degree / lack of prodigal; amid / despite prodigal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prodigal of ______. （空格填入與「驚人的；龐大的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Prodigal in their expenditures. （驚人的；龐大的）
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prodigious
adj. 巨大的，驚人的
英文釋義：impressively great in size
相似詞：colossal, tremendous, voluminous
相反詞：ordinary, unremarkable
派生詞：prodigy n.
用法／搭配：prodigious amounts of information 大量的信息
Example · TTS
The young Mozart's prodigious talents. （巨大的，驚人的）
詳細 · 填空1300
prodigy
奇蹟｜教學補註：an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person
英文釋義：an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration; a sign of something about to happen
相似詞：omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication
派生詞：prodigious adj.
形近詞：parody 拙劣的模仿 ｜ prodigy 奇才天才 ｜ prodigal 浪費的奢侈的 ｜ progeny 後代
用法／搭配：核心義：an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person。中文錨點：奇蹟｜教學補註：an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person。GRE tip: "prodigy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prodigy of X; a sense / degree / lack of prodigy; amid / despite prodigy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prodigy of ______. （空格填入與「奇蹟｜教學補註：an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor. （奇蹟）
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profane
褻瀆的｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
英文釋義：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; violate the sacred character of a place or language
相似詞：corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch
相反詞：sacred
派生詞：profanation n., profaneness n., profanity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality。中文錨點：褻瀆的｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality。GRE tip: treat "profane" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to profane sth; refuse / choose / begin to profane; the profaning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to profane ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「褻瀆的｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Children being brought up in an entirely profane environment. （褻瀆的）
詳細 · 複習詞
proffer
提供｜教學補註：a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
英文釋義：a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; present for acceptance or rejection
相似詞：suggestion, proposition, offer
用法／搭配：核心義：a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection。中文錨點：提供｜教學補註：a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection。GRE tip: "proffer" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the proffer of X; a sense / degree / lack of proffer; amid / despite proffer Sentence frame: The debate turns on the proffer of ______. （空格填入與「提供｜教學補註：a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of proffer is crucial to understanding the argument. （提供）
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proficient
熟練的
英文釋義：熟練的
用法／搭配：熟練寫碼仍需審查。
Example · TTS
Proficient coding still needs code review. （熟練的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
profligacy
浪費；肆意揮霍
英文釋義：the trait of spending extravagantly; dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
相似詞：extravagance, prodigality, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness
相反詞：fixedness, tightness
用法／搭配：核心義：the trait of spending extravagantly。中文錨點：浪費；肆意揮霍。GRE tip: "profligacy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the profligacy of X; a sense / degree / lack of profligacy; amid / despite profligacy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the profligacy of ______. （空格填入與「浪費；肆意揮霍」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of profligacy is crucial to understanding the argument. （浪費；肆意揮霍）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
profligate
adj. 揮霍的｜教學補註：wasteful
英文釋義：wasteful
相似詞：extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal
相反詞：frugal, thrifty
形近詞：proliferate 激增 ｜ prolific 多產的 = profuse ｜ profligate 肆意揮霍的 ｜ prolix 囉嗦冗長的
用法／搭配：lead a profligate life 過着揮霍的生活
Example · TTS
Consider this case: lead a profligate life. （揮霍的）
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profound
深刻的；深奧的
英文釋義：深刻的；深奧的
用法／搭配：深刻限制最好及早承認。
Example · TTS
A profound limit is better admitted early. （深刻的；深奧的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
profuse
充足的；豐富的
英文釋義：produced or growing in extreme abundance
相似詞：exuberant, lush, luxuriant, riotous
相反詞：restrained, subdued
派生詞：profuseness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：produced or growing in extreme abundance。中文錨點：充足的；豐富的。GRE tip: "profuse" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a profuse argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather profuse; profuse enough to... Sentence frame: Her profuse ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「充足的；豐富的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her profuse approach to the evidence. （充足的；豐富的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
progenitor
祖先｜教學補註：an ancestor in the direct line
英文釋義：an ancestor in the direct line
相似詞：primogenitor
用法／搭配：核心義：an ancestor in the direct line。中文錨點：祖先｜教學補註：an ancestor in the direct line。GRE tip: "progenitor" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the progenitor of X; a sense / degree / lack of progenitor; amid / despite progenitor Sentence frame: The debate turns on the progenitor of ______. （空格填入與「祖先｜教學補註：an ancestor in the direct line」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of progenitor is crucial to understanding the argument. （祖先）
詳細 · 紅寶書
progeny
後代｜教學補註：the immediate descendants of a person
英文釋義：the immediate descendants of a person
相似詞：offspring, issue
相反詞：recall
形近詞：parody 拙劣的模仿 ｜ prodigy 奇才天才 ｜ prodigal 浪費的奢侈的 ｜ progeny 後代
用法／搭配：核心義：the immediate descendants of a person。中文錨點：後代｜教學補註：the immediate descendants of a person。GRE tip: "progeny" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the progeny of X; a sense / degree / lack of progeny; amid / despite progeny Sentence frame: The debate turns on the progeny of ______. （空格填入與「後代｜教學補註：the immediate descendants of a person」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a progeny in that debate. （後代）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
prognosis
n. 預兆｜教學補註：a declaration that something will happen in the future
英文釋義：a declaration that something will happen in the future
相似詞：augury, foretelling, prediction, prophecy
派生詞：prognostic adj., prognosticate v.
用法／搭配：a gloomy prognosis for economic recovery 經濟復甦的黯淡預兆
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a gloomy prognosis for economic recovery. （預兆）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prognosticate
預言｜教學補註：make a prediction about
英文釋義：make a prediction about; tell in advance; indicate by signs
相似詞：predict, foretell, call, forebode, anticipate, promise
相反詞：put option
派生詞：prognosticative adj., prognostication n., prognosis n., prognosticator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make a prediction about。中文錨點：預言｜教學補註：make a prediction about。GRE tip: treat "prognosticate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to prognosticate sth; refuse / choose / begin to prognosticate; the prognosticating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to prognosticate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「預言｜教學補註：make a prediction about」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to prognosticate what they had once defended. （預言）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prohecy
預言｜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｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "prohecy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prohecy of X; a sense / degree / lack of prohecy; amid / despite prohecy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prohecy of ______. （空格填入與「預言｜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 prohecy is crucial to understanding the argument. （預言）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
projectile
拋射物
英文釋義：拋射物
用法／搭配：隱喻可能變成修辭拋射物。
Example · TTS
A metaphor can become a rhetorical projectile. （拋射物）
詳細 · 救命800
proliferate
v. 快速增加｜教學補註：grow rapidly
英文釋義：grow rapidly
相似詞：abound
相反詞：decrease, dwindle
派生詞：proliferation n.
形近詞：proliferate 激增 ｜ prolific 多產的 = profuse ｜ profligate 肆意揮霍的 ｜ prolix 囉嗦冗長的
用法／搭配：proliferated ideas 層出不窮的想法
Example · TTS
Pizza parlors proliferate in this area. （快速增加）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
prolific
adj. 多產的｜教學補註：producing many works
英文釋義：producing many works
相似詞：fecund, fertile, productive, lush
相反詞：unproductive, barren, sterile, consumptive
形近詞：proliferate 激增 ｜ prolific 多產的 = profuse ｜ profligate 肆意揮霍的 ｜ prolix 囉嗦冗長的
用法／搭配：a prolific writer 多產的作家
Example · TTS
Flying foxes are extremely prolific. （多產的）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
prolix
冗長的｜教學補註：tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length
英文釋義：tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length
相反詞：concise
派生詞：prolixness n., prolixity n.
形近詞：proliferate 激增 ｜ prolific 多產的 = profuse ｜ profligate 肆意揮霍的 ｜ prolix 囉嗦冗長的
用法／搭配：核心義：tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length。中文錨點：冗長的｜教學補註：tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length。GRE tip: "prolix" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a prolix argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather prolix; prolix enough to... Sentence frame: Her prolix ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「冗長的｜教學補註：tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know. （冗長的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
promenade
散步；騎馬
英文釋義：a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year; a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
相似詞：prom, mall, amble, saunter, stroll, perambulation
用法／搭配：核心義：a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year。中文錨點：散步；騎馬。GRE tip: "promenade" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the promenade of X; a sense / degree / lack of promenade; amid / despite promenade Sentence frame: The debate turns on the promenade of ______. （空格填入與「散步；騎馬」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The ladies promenaded along the beach. （散步；騎馬）
詳細 · 紅寶書
promissory
約定的；允諾的
英文釋義：relating to or having the character of a promise
派生詞：promise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or having the character of a promise。中文錨點：約定的；允諾的。GRE tip: "promissory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a promissory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather promissory; promissory enough to... Sentence frame: Her promissory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「約定的；允諾的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Promissory note. （約定的；允諾的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
prompt
即時的
英文釋義：即時的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：即時的
Example · TTS
On the exam, prompt most nearly means a sense of "即時的". （即時的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
promulgate
公佈；散播
英文釋義：state or announce; put a law into effect by formal declaration
相似詞：proclaim, exclaim
派生詞：promulgation n., promulgator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to state or announce。中文錨點：公佈；散播。GRE tip: treat "promulgate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to promulgate sth; refuse / choose / begin to promulgate; the promulgating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to promulgate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「公佈；散播」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to promulgate what they had once defended. （公佈；散播）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pronounced
顯著的；重要的
英文釋義：speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; pronounce judgment on
相似詞：pronounce, articulate, enounce, enunciate, say, label
相反詞：inarticulate, mute, unarticulated
用法／搭配：核心義：to speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way。中文錨點：顯著的；重要的。GRE tip: treat "pronounced" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pronounced sth; refuse / choose / begin to pronounced; the pronouncedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pronounced ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「顯著的；重要的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A pronounced flavor of cinnamon. （顯著的；重要的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
prop
支柱；支撐
英文釋義：a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling; any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
相似詞：property, airscrew, shore
用法／搭配：核心義：a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling。中文錨點：支柱；支撐。GRE tip: "prop" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prop of X; a sense / degree / lack of prop; amid / despite prop Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prop of ______. （空格填入與「支柱；支撐」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Before every scene he ran down his checklist of props. （支柱；支撐）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
propaganda
宣傳｜教學補註：information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
英文釋義：information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
派生詞：propagandistic adj., propagandist n., propagandize v., propagandise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause。中文錨點：宣傳｜教學補註：information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause。GRE tip: "propaganda" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the propaganda of X; a sense / degree / lack of propaganda; amid / despite propaganda Sentence frame: The debate turns on the propaganda of ______. （空格填入與「宣傳｜教學補註：information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of propaganda is crucial to understanding the argument. （宣傳）
詳細 · 救命800
propagate
v. 傳播，宣傳
英文釋義：to cause to spread out
相似詞：broadcast, disseminate
相反詞：withhold, suppress
派生詞：propagation n., propagator n., propagative adj.
用法／搭配：propagate an idea 傳播理念
Example · TTS
This great civilization was propagated throughout the land. （傳播，宣傳）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
propel
驅使；激勵
英文釋義：cause to move forward with force; give an incentive for action
相似詞：impel, motivate, actuate, move, prompt, incite
相反詞：refrain, rest, stand still, stay, stay in place
派生詞：propulsive adj., propellent adj., propellant adj., propulsion n., propeller n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to move forward with force。中文錨點：驅使；激勵。GRE tip: treat "propel" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to propel sth; refuse / choose / begin to propel; the propelling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to propel ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「驅使；激勵」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Steam propels this ship. （驅使；激勵）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
propensity
傾向
英文釋義：傾向
用法／搭配：用事先選好的共變估計傾向。
Example · TTS
Estimate propensity with covariates chosen ex ante. （傾向）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
proper
適當的；真正的
英文釋義：適當的；真正的
用法／搭配：使用適當的分析單位。
Example · TTS
Use the proper unit of analysis. （適當的；真正的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
property
財產；性質
英文釋義：財產；性質
用法／搭配：說清你在意估計式的哪種性質。
Example · TTS
State which property of the estimator you care about. （財產；性質）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
prophesy
預言｜教學補註：predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
英文釋義：predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration; deliver a sermon
相似詞：vaticinate, preach
用法／搭配：核心義：to predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration。中文錨點：預言｜教學補註：predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration。GRE tip: treat "prophesy" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to prophesy sth; refuse / choose / begin to prophesy; the prophesying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to prophesy ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「預言｜教學補註：predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to prophesy what they had once defended. （預言）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prophet
先知；預言家
英文釋義：an authoritative person who divines the future; someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God
相似詞：prophesier, oracle, seer, vaticinator
派生詞：prophetic adj., prophetical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an authoritative person who divines the future。中文錨點：先知；預言家。GRE tip: "prophet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prophet of X; a sense / degree / lack of prophet; amid / despite prophet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prophet of ______. （空格填入與「先知；預言家」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a prophet in that debate. （先知；預言家）
詳細 · 救命800
prophetic
adj. 預言的｜教學補註：correctly saying what will happen in the future
英文釋義：correctly saying what will happen in the future
相似詞：predictive, prescient
相反詞：unprophetic
派生詞：prophet n., prophecy 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：a prophetic warning 預言性的警告
Example · TTS
Words that proved prophetic. （預言的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
prophylactic
adj. 預防性的｜教學補註：tending to prevent disease
英文釋義：tending to prevent disease
相似詞：preventive
相反詞：permissive
派生詞：prophylaxis 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：prophylactic treatment 預防性治療
Example · TTS
The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples. （預防性的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
propitiate
v. 安撫｜教學補註：appease
英文釋義：appease
相似詞：assuage, conciliate, mollify
相反詞：provoke, antagonize, intensify, aggravate, agitate
派生詞：propitiative adj., propitiatory adj., propitiation n.
形近詞：propriety n.適當 - proper ｜ proprietary 私有的專享的 - property ｜ propitiate 慰藉；平息；撫慰 ｜ propitious 適合的有利的吉祥的
用法／搭配：propitiate the angry gods 求神息怒
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to propitiate the angry gods. （安撫）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
propitious
adj. 吉祥的｜教學補註：indicating a good chance of success
英文釋義：indicating a good chance of success
相似詞：auspicious au金 spi看見, favorable
相反詞：unpropitious, inauspicious, unfavorable
派生詞：propitiousness 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：a propitious sign 吉祥的徵兆
Example · TTS
A propitious alignment of planets for space exploration. （吉祥的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
propose
提議
英文釋義：提議
用法／搭配：我們提議預註冊分析計畫。
Example · TTS
We propose a preregistered analysis plan. （提議）
詳細 · 紅寶書
proposition
提議｜教學補註：(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
英文釋義：(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false; a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
相似詞：suggestion, proffer, proposal
派生詞：propose v.
用法／搭配：核心義：(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false。中文錨點：提議｜教學補註：(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false。GRE tip: "proposition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the proposition of X; a sense / degree / lack of proposition; amid / despite proposition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the proposition of ______. （空格填入與「提議｜教學補註：(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition. （提議）
詳細 · 紅寶書
proprietary
私有的｜教學補註：an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for it...
英文釋義：an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits; protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights
相似詞：proprietorship
相反詞：nonproprietary
派生詞：proprietor n.
形近詞：propriety n.適當 - proper ｜ proprietary 私有的專享的 - property ｜ propitiate 慰藉；平息；撫慰 ｜ propitious 適合的有利的吉祥的
用法／搭配：核心義：an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits。中文錨點：私有的｜教學補註：an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for it。GRE tip: "proprietary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the proprietary of X; a sense / degree / lack of proprietary; amid / despite proprietary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the proprietary of ______. （空格填入與「私有的｜教學補註：an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for it」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
`Tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen' is the generic form. （私有的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
proprietor
業主；老闆
英文釋義：業主；老闆
用法／搭配：資料業主仍欠文件。
Example · TTS
The data proprietor still owes documentation. （業主；老闆）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
propriety
得體；禮儀
英文釋義：得體；禮儀
用法／搭配：科學得體包含分享負結果。
Example · TTS
Scientific propriety includes sharing negatives. （得體；禮儀）
詳細 · 紅寶書
propulsion
推進力｜教學補註：a propelling force
英文釋義：a propelling force; the act of propelling
相似詞：actuation
派生詞：propel v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a propelling force。中文錨點：推進力｜教學補註：a propelling force。GRE tip: "propulsion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the propulsion of X; a sense / degree / lack of propulsion; amid / despite propulsion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the propulsion of ______. （空格填入與「推進力｜教學補註：a propelling force」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of propulsion is crucial to understanding the argument. （推進力）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prorogue
體會｜教學補註：hold back to a later time
英文釋義：hold back to a later time; adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body
相似詞：postpone, table, shelve, defer, remit
派生詞：prorogation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to hold back to a later time。中文錨點：體會｜教學補註：hold back to a later time。GRE tip: treat "prorogue" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to prorogue sth; refuse / choose / begin to prorogue; the proroguing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to prorogue ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「體會｜教學補註：hold back to a later time」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to prorogue what they had once defended. （體會）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
prosaic
冗長的；單調乏味的
英文釋義：common and dull
相似詞：mundane, commonplace, routine
相反詞：poetic, imaginative, extraordinary, unusual
派生詞：prose n., prosaicness n.
用法／搭配：the prosaic side of life 生活平淡的一面
Example · TTS
A prosaic and unimaginative essay. （冗長的；單調乏味的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
proscribe
禁止｜教學補註：command against
英文釋義：command against
相似詞：forbid, prohibit, interdict, veto, disallow, nix
相反詞：permit, allow
派生詞：proscription n.
形近詞：prescribe 開藥方，規定 ｜ proscribe 禁止 (規定不讓做) ｜ prospect 前景，勘探 ｜ prospector 採礦者
用法／搭配：核心義：to command against。中文錨點：禁止｜教學補註：command against。GRE tip: treat "proscribe" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to proscribe sth; refuse / choose / begin to proscribe; the proscribing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to proscribe ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「禁止｜教學補註：command against」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to proscribe what they had once defended. （禁止）
詳細 · 填空1300
proscription
禁止｜教學補註：a decree that prohibits something
英文釋義：a decree that prohibits something; rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
相似詞：prohibition, ban, banishment
派生詞：proscribe v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a decree that prohibits something。中文錨點：禁止｜教學補註：a decree that prohibits something。GRE tip: "proscription" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the proscription of X; a sense / degree / lack of proscription; amid / despite proscription Sentence frame: The debate turns on the proscription of ______. （空格填入與「禁止｜教學補註：a decree that prohibits something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a proscription in that debate. （禁止）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
prosecute
迫害｜教學補註：conduct a prosecution in a court of law
英文釋義：conduct a prosecution in a court of law; bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
相似詞：engage, pursue
相反詞：defend
派生詞：prosecution n., prosecutor n.
形近詞：protract 延長拖延 ｜ detract 貶低 ｜ prosecute 控告 ｜ persecute 迫害 煩擾
用法／搭配：核心義：to conduct a prosecution in a court of law。中文錨點：迫害｜教學補註：conduct a prosecution in a court of law。GRE tip: treat "prosecute" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to prosecute sth; refuse / choose / begin to prosecute; the prosecuting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to prosecute ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「迫害｜教學補註：conduct a prosecution in a court of law」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson. （迫害）
詳細 · 紅寶書
proselytize
改變信仰｜教學補註：convert to another faith or religion
英文釋義：convert to another faith or religion
相似詞：proselytise
派生詞：proselyte n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to convert to another faith or religion。中文錨點：改變信仰｜教學補註：convert to another faith or religion。GRE tip: treat "proselytize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to proselytize sth; refuse / choose / begin to proselytize; the proselytizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to proselytize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「改變信仰｜教學補註：convert to another faith or religion」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to proselytize what they had once defended. （改變信仰）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
prospect
前景；預期；探勘
英文釋義：前景；預期；探勘
用法／搭配：可複現的前景促使人們謹慎。
Example · TTS
The prospect of replication motivated caution. （前景；預期；探勘）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
prospective
前瞻的；預期的
英文釋義：前瞻的；預期的
用法／搭配：可行時寧用前瞻註冊。
Example · TTS
Prefer prospective registration when feasible. （前瞻的；預期的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
prostrate
v. 使衰竭｜教學補註：to reduce to extreme weakness or incapacitation
英文釋義：to reduce to extreme weakness or incapacitation
相似詞：debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, sap
相反詞：strengthen, fortify, invigorate
派生詞：prostration n.
用法／搭配：illness that prostrated an entire family 將整個家族拖垮的疾病
Example · TTS
She prostrated herself with frustration. （使衰竭）
詳細 · 紅寶書、重要詞
protagonist
支持者｜教學補註：a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
英文釋義：a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; the principal character in a work of fiction
相似詞：supporter, champion, admirer, booster, friend, agonist
相反詞：antagonist, opponent
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who backs a politician or a team etc.。中文錨點：支持者｜教學補註：a person who backs a politician or a team etc。GRE tip: "protagonist" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the protagonist of X; a sense / degree / lack of protagonist; amid / despite protagonist Sentence frame: The debate turns on the protagonist of ______. （空格填入與「支持者｜教學補註：a person who backs a politician or a team etc」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a protagonist in that debate. （支持者）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
protean
adj. 多才多藝的
英文釋義：displaying great diversity
相似詞：all-round, versatile
派生詞：Proteus n.
用法／搭配：protean talent 多樣的才華
Example · TTS
Eyes...of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same. （多才多藝的）
詳細 · 救命800
prototype
n. 原型｜教學補註：an original model on which something is patterned
英文釋義：an original model on which something is patterned
相似詞：archetype
派生詞：prototypic adj., prototypical adj., prototypal adj.
用法／搭配：tested the prototype of the vehicle 測試車輛原型
Example · TTS
He is the prototype of good breeding. （原型）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
protract
延長；拖延
英文釋義：延長；拖延
用法／搭配：他們拖延談判以消耗對方。
Example · TTS
They protracted negotiations to exhaust the other side. （延長；拖延）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b01 補錄
protuberance
隆起
英文釋義：隆起
用法／搭配：考意錨點：隆起
Example · TTS
On the exam, protuberance most nearly means a sense of "隆起". （隆起）
詳細 · 紅寶書
proturberance
突起；突出
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：突起；突出。GRE tip: "proturberance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the proturberance of X; a sense / degree / lack of proturberance; amid / despite proturberance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the proturberance of ______. （空格填入與「突起；突出」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of proturberance is crucial to understanding the argument. （突起；突出）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
provenance
出處；起源
英文釋義：where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
相似詞：birthplace, cradle, provenience
形近詞：provident 節儉的，有遠見的 ｜ providential 幸運的湊巧的 ｜ provincial ｜ provenance 起源
用法／搭配：核心義：where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence。中文錨點：出處；起源。GRE tip: "provenance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the provenance of X; a sense / degree / lack of provenance; amid / despite provenance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the provenance of ______. （空格填入與「出處；起源」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of provenance is crucial to understanding the argument. （出處；起源）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
proverbially
衆人皆知的
英文釋義：in the manner of something that has become a byword
用法／搭配：核心義：in the manner of something that has become a byword。中文錨點：衆人皆知的。GRE tip: "proverbially" modifies how an action is done—often attitude or degree. 搭配：argue / speak / respond proverbially; proverbially enough; quite proverbially Sentence frame: She proverbially rejected the simplified reading. （對應中文語感：「衆人皆知的」。）
Example · TTS
This proverbially bitter plant, wormwood. （衆人皆知的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
provide
提供
英文釋義：提供
用法／搭配：提供能在乾淨機器跑的程式。
Example · TTS
Provide code that runs on a clean machine. （提供）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
provident
有遠見的；節儉的
英文釋義：providing carefully for the future; careful in regard to your own interests
相反詞：improvident
派生詞：providence n., provide v.
形近詞：provident 節儉的，有遠見的 ｜ providential 幸運的湊巧的 ｜ provincial ｜ provenance 起源
用法／搭配：核心義：providing carefully for the future。中文錨點：有遠見的；節儉的。GRE tip: "provident" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a provident argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather provident; provident enough to... Sentence frame: Her provident ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有遠見的；節儉的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A provident father plans for his children's education. （有遠見的；節儉的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
providential
幸運的｜教學補註：peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
英文釋義：peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention; relating to or characteristic of providence; - M.R.Cohen
相似詞：heaven-sent, miraculous, divine
派生詞：providence n.
形近詞：provident 節儉的，有遠見的 ｜ providential 幸運的湊巧的 ｜ provincial ｜ provenance 起源
用法／搭配：核心義：peculiarly fortunate or appropriate。中文錨點：幸運的｜教學補註：peculiarly fortunate or appropriate。GRE tip: "providential" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a providential argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather providential; providential enough to... Sentence frame: Her providential ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「幸運的｜教學補註：peculiarly fortunate or appropriate」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Assumption that nature operates only according to a providential plan. （幸運的）
詳細 · GRE3000
provincial
狹隘的｜教學補註：(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province a...
英文釋義：(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order; a country person
相似詞：peasant, bucolic
相反詞：cosmopolitan
派生詞：province n.
形近詞：provident 節儉的，有遠見的 ｜ providential 幸運的湊巧的 ｜ provincial ｜ provenance 起源
用法／搭配：核心義：(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a re...。中文錨點：狹隘的｜教學補註：(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province a。GRE tip: "provincial" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the provincial of X; a sense / degree / lack of provincial; amid / despite provincial Sentence frame: The debate turns on the provincial of ______. （空格填入與「狹隘的｜教學補註：(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province a」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The general of the Jesuits receives monthly reports from the provincials. （狹隘的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
provision
提供；規定
英文釋義：a stipulated condition; the activity of supplying or providing something
相似詞：proviso, supply, supplying, planning, preparation, purvey
相反詞：demand, recall, resolution
派生詞：provisionary adj., provide v., provisioner n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a stipulated condition。中文錨點：提供；規定。GRE tip: "provision" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the provision of X; a sense / degree / lack of provision; amid / despite provision Sentence frame: The debate turns on the provision of ______. （空格填入與「提供；規定」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He accepted subject to one provision. （提供；規定）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
provisional
臨時的｜教學補註：under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
英文釋義：under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
相似詞：probationary, provisionary, tentative
用法／搭配：核心義：under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon。中文錨點：臨時的｜教學補註：under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon。GRE tip: "provisional" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a provisional argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather provisional; provisional enough to... Sentence frame: Her provisional ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「臨時的｜教學補註：under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A provisional government. （臨時的）
詳細 · GRE3000
provisory
臨時｜教學補註：subject to a proviso
英文釋義：subject to a proviso
用法／搭配：核心義：subject to a proviso。中文錨點：臨時｜教學補註：subject to a proviso。GRE tip: "provisory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a provisory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather provisory; provisory enough to... Sentence frame: Her provisory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「臨時｜教學補註：subject to a proviso」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A provisory clause. （臨時）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
provocation
煽動；激怒
英文釋義：unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment; something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
相似詞：aggravation, irritation, incitement, incitation
派生詞：provoke v.
用法／搭配：核心義：unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment。中文錨點：煽動；激怒。GRE tip: "provocation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the provocation of X; a sense / degree / lack of provocation; amid / despite provocation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the provocation of ______. （空格填入與「煽動；激怒」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The result was a provocation of vigorous investigation. （煽動；激怒）
詳細 · 救命800
provocative
adj. 挑釁的｜教學補註：intended to make people angry or upset
英文釋義：intended to make people angry or upset
相似詞：inflammatory
相反詞：unprovocative
派生詞：provoke v.
用法／搭配：a provocative remark 挑釁的言論
Example · TTS
Provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance. （挑釁的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
provoke
激怒；激起
英文釋義：激怒；激起
用法／搭配：那句話意在激起反應，而非澄清。
Example · TTS
The remark was meant to provoke a reaction, not illuminate. （激怒；激起）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
prowess
n. 英勇，勇敢
英文釋義：superior strength, courage
相似詞：gallantry國歌裏, guts, intrepidity
用法／搭配：his prowess on the football field 他在球場上的英勇
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the his prowess on the football field. （英勇，勇敢）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prowl
潛行｜教學補註：the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)
英文釋義：the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner); move about in or as if in a predatory manner
相似詞：lurch
派生詞：prowler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)。中文錨點：潛行｜教學補註：the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)。GRE tip: "prowl" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prowl of X; a sense / degree / lack of prowl; amid / despite prowl Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prowl of ______. （空格填入與「潛行｜教學補註：the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town. （潛行）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prude
過分守禮的
英文釋義：a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
相似詞：puritan
用法／搭配：核心義：a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum。中文錨點：過分守禮的。GRE tip: "prude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prude of X; a sense / degree / lack of prude; amid / despite prude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prude of ______. （空格填入與「過分守禮的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a prude in that debate. （過分守禮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prudent
理智的｜教學補註：careful and sensible
英文釋義：careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
相反詞：reckless, imprudent
派生詞：prudence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：careful and sensible。中文錨點：理智的｜教學補註：careful and sensible。GRE tip: "prudent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a prudent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather prudent; prudent enough to... Sentence frame: Her prudent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「理智的｜教學補註：careful and sensible」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
More prudent to hide than to fight. （理智的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prudish
迂腐的；過分正經的
英文釋義：exaggeratedly proper
相似詞：priggish, prim, prissy, puritanical, square-toed, straitlaced
派生詞：prudishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：exaggeratedly proper。中文錨點：迂腐的；過分正經的。GRE tip: "prudish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a prudish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather prudish; prudish enough to... Sentence frame: Her prudish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「迂腐的；過分正經的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her prudish approach to the evidence. （迂腐的；過分正經的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
prune
剪枝｜教學補註：dried plum
英文釋義：dried plum; cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
相似詞：snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress
相反詞：unclip, undress
派生詞：pruner n., pruning n.
用法／搭配：核心義：dried plum。中文錨點：剪枝｜教學補註：dried plum。GRE tip: "prune" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prune of X; a sense / degree / lack of prune; amid / despite prune Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prune of ______. （空格填入與「剪枝｜教學補註：dried plum」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of prune is crucial to understanding the argument. （剪枝）
詳細 · 填空1300
prurience
淫亂；好色
英文釋義：feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
相似詞：pruriency, lasciviousness, carnality, lubricity
派生詞：prurient adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness。中文錨點：淫亂；好色。GRE tip: "prurience" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the prurience of X; a sense / degree / lack of prurience; amid / despite prurience Sentence frame: The debate turns on the prurience of ______. （空格填入與「淫亂；好色」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of prurience is crucial to understanding the argument. （淫亂；好色）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
pry
刺探｜教學補註：a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
英文釋義：a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge; to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; :
相似詞：crowbar, prise, prize, lever, jimmy, intrude
相反詞：disesteem, disrespect
派生詞：prying n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge。中文錨點：刺探｜教學補註：a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge。GRE tip: "pry" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pry of X; a sense / degree / lack of pry; amid / despite pry Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pry of ______. （空格填入與「刺探｜教學補註：a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Don't pry into my personal matters! （刺探）
詳細 · 救命800
prying
adj. 愛打聽的，窺探的
英文釋義：trying to find about other people’s private lives
相似詞：inquisitive, officious
派生詞：pry v.
用法／搭配：prying eyes 窺探的目光
Example · TTS
Prying eyes. （愛打聽的，窺探的）
詳細 · 救命800
pseudonym
n. 假名｜教學補註：a fake name
英文釋義：a fake name
相似詞：anonym
派生詞：pseudonymous adj.
用法／搭配：write under a pseudonym 用假名寫作
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the write under a pseudonym. （假名）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
psychology
心理學
英文釋義：心理學
用法／搭配：實驗室設計考慮誘因心理。
Example · TTS
Use psychology of incentives in lab design. （心理學）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
publicize
宣傳
英文釋義：宣傳
用法／搭配：考意錨點：宣傳
Example · TTS
On the exam, publicize most nearly means a sense of "宣傳". （宣傳）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞
puerile
幼稚的；孩子氣的
英文釋義：of or characteristic of a child; displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
相似詞：adolescent, jejune, juvenile
相反詞：adult
派生詞：puerility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or characteristic of a child。中文錨點：幼稚的；孩子氣的。GRE tip: "puerile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a puerile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather puerile; puerile enough to... Sentence frame: Her puerile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「幼稚的；孩子氣的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Puerile breathing. （幼稚的；孩子氣的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
puffery
吹捧｜教學補註：a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)
英文釋義：a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)
用法／搭配：核心義：a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)。中文錨點：吹捧｜教學補註：a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)。GRE tip: "puffery" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the puffery of X; a sense / degree / lack of puffery; amid / despite puffery Sentence frame: The debate turns on the puffery of ______. （空格填入與「吹捧｜教學補註：a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of puffery is crucial to understanding the argument. （吹捧）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
pugilist
拳擊手
英文釋義：拳擊手
用法／搭配：為方法當拳手，不為自我。
Example · TTS
Be a pugilist for methods, not for egos. （拳擊手）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
pugnacious
adj. 好鬥的｜教學補註：having a quarrelsome or combative nature
英文釋義：having a quarrelsome or combative nature
相似詞：irascible, belligerent, truculent
相反詞：peaceable, amiable, calm, placid, gentle
派生詞：pugnacity n.
用法／搭配：a pugnacious and irritable professor 好鬥且易怒的教授
Example · TTS
Pugnacious spirits...lamented that there was so little prospect of an exhilarating disturbance. （好鬥的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
pugnacity
好鬥性
英文釋義：好鬥性
用法／搭配：沒有嚴謹的好鬥是噪音。
Example · TTS
Pugnacity without rigor is noise. （好鬥性）
詳細 · 紅寶書
puissant
權力；力量
英文釋義：powerful
派生詞：puissance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：powerful。中文錨點：權力；力量。GRE tip: "puissant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a puissant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather puissant; puissant enough to... Sentence frame: Her puissant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「權力；力量」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her puissant approach to the evidence. （權力；力量）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pulchritude
美麗的｜教學補註：physical beauty (especially of a woman)
英文釋義：physical beauty (especially of a woman)
派生詞：pulchritudinous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：physical beauty (especially of a woman)。中文錨點：美麗的｜教學補註：physical beauty (especially of a woman)。GRE tip: "pulchritude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pulchritude of X; a sense / degree / lack of pulchritude; amid / despite pulchritude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pulchritude of ______. （空格填入與「美麗的｜教學補註：physical beauty (especially of a woman)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of pulchritude is crucial to understanding the argument. （美麗的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pullulate
繁殖｜教學補註：be teeming, be abuzz
英文釋義：be teeming, be abuzz; move in large numbers
相似詞：teem, swarm, pour, stream, shoot, spud
派生詞：pullulation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be teeming, be abuzz。中文錨點：繁殖｜教學補註：be teeming, be abuzz。GRE tip: treat "pullulate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pullulate sth; refuse / choose / begin to pullulate; the pullulating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pullulate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「繁殖｜教學補註：be teeming, be abuzz」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Her mind pullulated with worries. （繁殖）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pulp
果肉｜教學補註：any soft or soggy mass
英文釋義：any soft or soggy mass; a soft moist part of a fruit
相似詞：mush, flesh
派生詞：pulpy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：any soft or soggy mass。中文錨點：果肉｜教學補註：any soft or soggy mass。GRE tip: "pulp" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pulp of X; a sense / degree / lack of pulp; amid / despite pulp Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pulp of ______. （空格填入與「果肉｜教學補註：any soft or soggy mass」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He pounded it to a pulp. （果肉）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
pulsate
搏動
英文釋義：搏動
用法／搭配：注意力隨媒體週期搏動。
Example · TTS
Attention pulsates with media cycles. （搏動）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
pulse
脈搏；脈衝
英文釋義：脈搏；脈衝
用法／搭配：用持續評論為文獻把脈。
Example · TTS
Take the pulse of the literature with living reviews. （脈搏；脈衝）
詳細 · 紅寶書
pulverize
粉末｜教學補註：make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
英文釋義：make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; destroy completely
相似詞：powderize, powderise, powder, pulverise, demolish
派生詞：pulverization n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust。中文錨點：粉末｜教學補註：make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust。GRE tip: treat "pulverize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to pulverize sth; refuse / choose / begin to pulverize; the pulverizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to pulverize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「粉末｜教學補註：make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand. （粉末）
詳細 · GRE3000
punchy
大腹便便的
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：大腹便便的。GRE tip: "punchy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the punchy of X; a sense / degree / lack of punchy; amid / despite punchy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the punchy of ______. （空格填入與「大腹便便的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of punchy is crucial to understanding the argument. （大腹便便的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
punctilious
adj. 一絲不苟的
英文釋義：extremely careful
相似詞：conscientious, scrupulous, meticulous
相反詞：careless, lax, negligent, unconscientious, unscrupulous, sloppy
派生詞：punctiliousness n.
用法／搭配：punctilious about grammar 語法一絲不苟
Example · TTS
Punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette. （一絲不苟的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pundit
專家｜教學補註：someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
英文釋義：someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
相似詞：initiate, savant
相反詞：uninitiate
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field。中文錨點：專家｜教學補註：someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field。GRE tip: "pundit" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the pundit of X; a sense / degree / lack of pundit; amid / despite pundit Sentence frame: The debate turns on the pundit of ______. （空格填入與「專家｜教學補註：someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a pundit in that debate. （專家）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
pungent
犀利的；辛辣的
英文釋義：strong and sharp; capable of wounding
相似詞：acrid, barbed, biting, nipping, mordacious
派生詞：pungency n.
用法／搭配：核心義：strong and sharp。中文錨點：犀利的；辛辣的。GRE tip: "pungent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a pungent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather pungent; pungent enough to... Sentence frame: Her pungent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「犀利的；辛辣的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The pungent taste of radishes. （犀利的；辛辣的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
puny
微不足道的
英文釋義：inferior in strength or significance; (used especially of persons) of inferior size
相似詞：runty, shrimpy
派生詞：puniness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：inferior in strength or significance。中文錨點：微不足道的。GRE tip: "puny" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a puny argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather puny; puny enough to... Sentence frame: Her puny ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「微不足道的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A puny physique. （微不足道的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
purchase
支點；支付
英文釋義：the acquisition of something for payment; something acquired by purchase
相似詞：leverage, buy
相反詞：sell
派生詞：purchaser n., purchasing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the acquisition of something for payment。中文錨點：支點；支付。GRE tip: "purchase" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the purchase of X; a sense / degree / lack of purchase; amid / despite purchase Sentence frame: The debate turns on the purchase of ______. （空格填入與「支點；支付」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They closed the purchase with a handshake. （支點；支付）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
pure
純淨的
英文釋義：純淨的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：純淨的
Example · TTS
On the exam, pure most nearly means a sense of "純淨的". （純淨的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
purgatory
煉獄｜教學補註：a temporary condition of torment or suffering
英文釋義：a temporary condition of torment or suffering; (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
派生詞：purgatorial adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a temporary condition of torment or suffering。中文錨點：煉獄｜教學補註：a temporary condition of torment or suffering。GRE tip: "purgatory" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the purgatory of X; a sense / degree / lack of purgatory; amid / despite purgatory Sentence frame: The debate turns on the purgatory of ______. （空格填入與「煉獄｜教學補註：a temporary condition of torment or suffering」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A purgatory of drug abuse. （煉獄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
purge
清潔｜教學補註：the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
英文釋義：the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge; an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
相似詞：purging, purgation, purify, sanctify, flush, scour
相反詞：keep down, rehabilitate
派生詞：purgation n., purging n., purgative adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge。中文錨點：清潔｜教學補註：the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge。GRE tip: "purge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the purge of X; a sense / degree / lack of purge; amid / despite purge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the purge of ______. （空格填入與「清潔｜教學補註：the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Deng Xiao Ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime. （清潔）
詳細 · GRE3000
purlieu
常去的地方
英文釋義：an outer adjacent area of any place
相似詞：environs
用法／搭配：核心義：an outer adjacent area of any place。中文錨點：常去的地方。GRE tip: "purlieu" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the purlieu of X; a sense / degree / lack of purlieu; amid / despite purlieu Sentence frame: The debate turns on the purlieu of ______. （空格填入與「常去的地方」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of purlieu is crucial to understanding the argument. （常去的地方）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
purloin
盜竊｜教學補註：make off with belongings of others
英文釋義：make off with belongings of others
相似詞：pilfer, cabbage, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe
相反詞：concrete
形近詞：forloin 孤獨的 ｜ purloin 偷竊
用法／搭配：核心義：to make off with belongings of others。中文錨點：盜竊｜教學補註：make off with belongings of others。GRE tip: treat "purloin" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to purloin sth; refuse / choose / begin to purloin; the purloining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to purloin ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「盜竊｜教學補註：make off with belongings of others」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to purloin what they had once defended. （盜竊）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
purport
主旨｜教學補註：the intended meaning of a communication
英文釋義：the intended meaning of a communication; the pervading meaning or tenor
相似詞：intent, spirit, drift, aim, purpose, propose
用法／搭配：核心義：the intended meaning of a communication。中文錨點：主旨｜教學補註：the intended meaning of a communication。GRE tip: "purport" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the purport of X; a sense / degree / lack of purport; amid / despite purport Sentence frame: The debate turns on the purport of ______. （空格填入與「主旨｜教學補註：the intended meaning of a communication」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The letter purports to express people's opinion. （主旨）
詳細 · 紅寶書
purported
傳說的｜教學補註：have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
英文釋義：have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; propose or intend
相似詞：purport, aim, purpose, propose
用法／搭配：核心義：to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming。中文錨點：傳說的｜教學補註：have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming。GRE tip: treat "purported" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to purported sth; refuse / choose / begin to purported; the purportedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to purported ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「傳說的｜教學補註：have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to purported what they had once defended. （傳說的）
詳細 · 複習詞
purtported
傳說的｜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：傳說的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "purtported" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the purtported of X; a sense / degree / lack of purtported; amid / despite purtported Sentence frame: The debate turns on the purtported of ______. （空格填入與「傳說的｜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 purtported is crucial to understanding the argument. （傳說的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
purvey
v. 供給，供應
英文釋義：to supply good and service
相似詞：provision
派生詞：purveyor n.供應商
用法／搭配：a shop purveying cooked food 供應熟食的商店
Example · TTS
They had to a shop purveying cooked food. （供給，供應）
詳細 · 填空1300
purview
範圍；權限
英文釋義：the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
相似詞：horizon, view
用法／搭配：核心義：the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated。中文錨點：範圍；權限。GRE tip: "purview" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the purview of X; a sense / degree / lack of purview; amid / despite purview Sentence frame: The debate turns on the purview of ______. （空格填入與「範圍；權限」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of purview is crucial to understanding the argument. （範圍；權限）
詳細 · 救命800
pushover
n. 容易做的工作
英文釋義：something that is easy to do
相似詞：cinch, breeze, picnic, snap, walkover
相反詞：inelasticity
用法／搭配：GRE is not a pushover to crack. GRE 不是一件容易攻克的事。
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the GRE is not a pushover to crack. GRE. （容易做的工作）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
pusillanimous
卑怯的
英文釋義：卑怯的
用法／搭配：卑怯領導懲罰報信者。
Example · TTS
Pusillanimous leadership punishes messengers. （卑怯的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
putative
推定的｜教學補註：purported
英文釋義：purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds
形近詞：impudent 粗魯的；無禮的 ｜ impunity 免罪 ｜ impute 歸罪於歸因於,估算 ｜ putative 認定的，推斷的
用法／搭配：核心義：purported。中文錨點：推定的｜教學補註：purported。GRE tip: "putative" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a putative argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather putative; putative enough to... Sentence frame: Her putative ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「推定的｜教學補註：purported」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The foundling's putative father. （推定的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
putrefy
化膿；墮落
英文釋義：become putrid; decay with an offensive smell
派生詞：putrefactive adj., putrefacient adj., putrefaction n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to become putrid。中文錨點：化膿；墮落。GRE tip: treat "putrefy" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to putrefy sth; refuse / choose / begin to putrefy; the putrefying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to putrefy ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「化膿；墮落」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Organic matter putrefies. （化膿；墮落）
詳細 · 紅寶書
putrid
腐敗的｜教學補註：of or relating to or attended by putrefaction
英文釋義：of or relating to or attended by putrefaction; in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor; - Somerset Maugham
派生詞：putridness n., putridity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to or attended by putrefaction。中文錨點：腐敗的｜教學補註：of or relating to or attended by putrefaction。GRE tip: "putrid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a putrid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather putrid; putrid enough to... Sentence frame: Her putrid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「腐敗的｜教學補註：of or relating to or attended by putrefaction」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Horrible like raw and putrid flesh. （腐敗的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
pyrotechnics
煙火；炫技
英文釋義：煙火；炫技
用法／搭配：言語煙火藏不住缺失資料。
Example · TTS
Verbal pyrotechnics cannot hide missing data. （煙火；炫技）