137 詞
詳細 · 紅寶書
vaciliate
猶豫；躊躇
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：猶豫；躊躇。GRE tip: "vaciliate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vaciliate of X; a sense / degree / lack of vaciliate; amid / despite vaciliate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vaciliate of ______. （空格填入與「猶豫；躊躇」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vaciliate is crucial to understanding the argument. （猶豫；躊躇）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞
vacillate
猶豫｜教學補註：be undecided about something
英文釋義：be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action; move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
相似詞：hover, vibrate, oscillate, fluctuate, waver
相反詞：decide, resolve
派生詞：vacillant adj., vacillation n., vacillator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be undecided about something。中文錨點：猶豫｜教學補註：be undecided about something。GRE tip: treat "vacillate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vacillate sth; refuse / choose / begin to vacillate; the vacillating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vacillate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「猶豫｜教學補註：be undecided about something」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The line on the monitor vacillated. （猶豫）
詳細 · 重要詞
vacillation
猶豫不決｜教學補註：indecision in speech or action
英文釋義：indecision in speech or action; changing location by moving back and forth
相似詞：hesitation, wavering, swing, swinging
派生詞：vacillate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：indecision in speech or action。中文錨點：猶豫不決｜教學補註：indecision in speech or action。GRE tip: "vacillation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vacillation of X; a sense / degree / lack of vacillation; amid / despite vacillation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vacillation of ______. （空格填入與「猶豫不決｜教學補註：indecision in speech or action」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vacillation is crucial to understanding the argument. （猶豫不決）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
vacuous
空洞的｜教學補註：devoid of intelligence
英文釋義：devoid of intelligence; devoid of significance or point
相似詞：asinine, fatuous, inane, mindless, empty, hollow
相反詞：meaningful, sensible, mindful, fill, full, solid
派生詞：vacuousness n., vacuity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：devoid of intelligence。中文錨點：空洞的｜教學補註：devoid of intelligence。GRE tip: "vacuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vacuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vacuous; vacuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her vacuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「空洞的｜教學補註：devoid of intelligence」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Vacuous comments. （空洞的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
vagabond
流浪漢
英文釋義：流浪漢
用法／搭配：方法流浪漢仍要帶筆記本。
Example · TTS
A methods vagabond still carries a notebook. （流浪漢）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、重要詞
vagary
不可預測的思想或行爲
英文釋義：an unexpected and inexplicable change in behavior
相似詞：caprice, whim, whimsy
用法／搭配：the perplexing vagaries of politics 令人費解、變化莫測的政壇風雲
Example · TTS
His wealth fluctuates with the vagaries of the stock market. （不可預測的思想或行爲）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
vagrancy
遊蕩；流浪罪
英文釋義：遊蕩；流浪罪
用法／搭配：統計遊蕩就是無計畫閒晃。
Example · TTS
Statistical vagrancy is unplanned wandering. （遊蕩；流浪罪）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
vagrant
流浪的；遊民
英文釋義：流浪的；遊民
用法／搭配：流浪假說需要庇護所：預註冊。
Example · TTS
Vagrant hypotheses need a shelter: prereg. （流浪的；遊民）
詳細 · 複習詞
vaguary
空想｜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：空想｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "vaguary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vaguary of X; a sense / degree / lack of vaguary; amid / despite vaguary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vaguary of ______. （空格填入與「空想｜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 vaguary is crucial to understanding the argument. （空想）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
vague
含糊的
英文釋義：含糊的
用法／搭配：含糊假說不會失敗。
Example · TTS
Vague hypotheses cannot fail. （含糊的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vain
自負的；徒勞的
英文釋義：characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; unproductive of success
相似詞：conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed
派生詞：vanity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characteristic of false pride。中文錨點：自負的；徒勞的。GRE tip: "vain" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vain argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vain; vain enough to... Sentence frame: Her vain ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「自負的；徒勞的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Vain about her clothes. （自負的；徒勞的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vainglorious
自負的；自傲的
英文釋義：feeling self-importance
相似詞：big, swelled
相反詞：little, small
派生詞：vainglory n.
用法／搭配：核心義：feeling self-importance。中文錨點：自負的；自傲的。GRE tip: "vainglorious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vainglorious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vainglorious; vainglorious enough to... Sentence frame: Her vainglorious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「自負的；自傲的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her vainglorious approach to the evidence. （自負的；自傲的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
valediction
告別｜教學補註：a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by a...
英文釋義：a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class); the act of saying farewell
相似詞：valedictory
用法／搭配：核心義：a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)。中文錨點：告別｜教學補註：a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by a。GRE tip: "valediction" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the valediction of X; a sense / degree / lack of valediction; amid / despite valediction Sentence frame: The debate turns on the valediction of ______. （空格填入與「告別｜教學補註：a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by a」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of valediction is crucial to understanding the argument. （告別）
詳細 · 紅寶書
valiant
英勇的｜教學補註：having or showing valor
英文釋義：having or showing valor
相似詞：valorous
派生詞：valiancy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having or showing valor。中文錨點：英勇的｜教學補註：having or showing valor。GRE tip: "valiant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a valiant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather valiant; valiant enough to... Sentence frame: Her valiant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「英勇的｜教學補註：having or showing valor」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A valiant attempt to prevent the hijack. （英勇的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
valorize
v. 表揚｜教學補註：to praise
英文釋義：to praise
相似詞：exalt
用法／搭配：valorize him for his courage 表揚他勇敢
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to valorize him for his courage. （表揚）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
valorous
勇敢的｜教學補註：having or showing valor
英文釋義：having or showing valor
相似詞：valiant
派生詞：valor n., valorousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having or showing valor。中文錨點：勇敢的｜教學補註：having or showing valor。GRE tip: "valorous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a valorous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather valorous; valorous enough to... Sentence frame: Her valorous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「勇敢的｜教學補註：having or showing valor」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her valorous approach to the evidence. （勇敢的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
valve
閥｜教學補註：a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way ...
英文釋義：a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it; device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
派生詞：valvular adj., valvelet n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it。中文錨點：閥｜教學補註：a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way。GRE tip: "valve" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the valve of X; a sense / degree / lack of valve; amid / despite valve Sentence frame: The debate turns on the valve of ______. （空格填入與「閥｜教學補註：a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of valve is crucial to understanding the argument. （閥）
詳細 · 複習詞
vandalize
破壞；肆意摧毀
英文釋義：destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism
相似詞：vandalise
派生詞：vandal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism。中文錨點：破壞；肆意摧毀。GRE tip: treat "vandalize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vandalize sth; refuse / choose / begin to vandalize; the vandalizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vandalize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「破壞；肆意摧毀」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Vandalize the park. （破壞；肆意摧毀）
詳細 · 救命800
vanguard
n. 先鋒｜教學補註：the leaders of a movement
英文釋義：the leaders of a movement
相似詞：avant-garde, forerunner, pioneer
用法／搭配：in the vanguard of scientific progress 處於科學發展的先鋒地位
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the in the vanguard of scientific progress. （先鋒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vanilla
香草｜教學補註：any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and...
英文釋義：any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers; a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
用法／搭配：核心義：any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant ...。中文錨點：香草｜教學補註：any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and。GRE tip: "vanilla" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vanilla of X; a sense / degree / lack of vanilla; amid / despite vanilla Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vanilla of ______. （空格填入與「香草｜教學補註：any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The most common type of bond is the straight or plain vanilla bond. （香草）
詳細 · 複習詞
vanity
虛榮｜教學補註：feelings of excessive pride
英文釋義：feelings of excessive pride; the quality of being valueless or futile
相似詞：conceit, self-love, emptiness, conceitedness, dresser
相反詞：humility
派生詞：vain adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：feelings of excessive pride。中文錨點：虛榮｜教學補註：feelings of excessive pride。GRE tip: "vanity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vanity of X; a sense / degree / lack of vanity; amid / despite vanity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vanity of ______. （空格填入與「虛榮｜教學補註：feelings of excessive pride」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He rejected the vanities of the world. （虛榮）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
vanquish
v. 打敗，征服
英文釋義：to defeat in a conflict or contest
相似詞：conquer, subjugate
派生詞：vanquishable adj., vanquisher n.
用法／搭配：vanquish one’s inner fear 戰勝內心的恐懼
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to vanquish one’s inner fear. （打敗，征服）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
vantage
有利位置
英文釋義：有利位置
用法／搭配：考意錨點：有利位置
Example · TTS
On the exam, vantage most nearly means a sense of "有利位置". （有利位置）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
vapid
adj. 無聊的｜教學補註：dull and uninteresting
英文釋義：dull and uninteresting
相似詞：insipid, jejune, banal, bland
相反詞：lively, stimulating, flavorful, exciting, original, fresh
派生詞：vapidness n., vapidity n.
用法／搭配：a song with vapid lyrics 一首歌詞乏味的歌曲
Example · TTS
A bunch of vapid schoolgirls. （無聊的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vaporous
空想的｜教學補註：so thin as to transmit light
英文釋義：so thin as to transmit light; resembling or characteristic of vapor
相似詞：diaphanous, filmy, gauzy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through
派生詞：vapor n.
用法／搭配：核心義：so thin as to transmit light。中文錨點：空想的｜教學補註：so thin as to transmit light。GRE tip: "vaporous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vaporous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vaporous; vaporous enough to... Sentence frame: Her vaporous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「空想的｜教學補註：so thin as to transmit light」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Vaporous clouds. （空想的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
variegate
多種多樣的
英文釋義：change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors; make something more diverse and varied
相似詞：vary, motley
相反詞：conform
派生詞：variegation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors。中文錨點：多種多樣的。GRE tip: treat "variegate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to variegate sth; refuse / choose / begin to variegate; the variegating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to variegate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「多種多樣的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to variegate what they had once defended. （多種多樣的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
variety
多樣性
英文釋義：多樣性
用法／搭配：站點多樣不是目標量多樣。
Example · TTS
Variety in sites is not variety in estimands. （多樣性）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vault
拱門｜教學補註：a burial chamber (usually underground)
英文釋義：a burial chamber (usually underground); a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables
相似詞：hurdle, overleap
相反詞：attend to
派生詞：vaulter n., vaulting n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a burial chamber (usually underground)。中文錨點：拱門｜教學補註：a burial chamber (usually underground)。GRE tip: "vault" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vault of X; a sense / degree / lack of vault; amid / despite vault Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vault of ______. （空格填入與「拱門｜教學補註：a burial chamber (usually underground)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vault is crucial to understanding the argument. （拱門）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、重要詞
vaunt
v. 吹噓｜教學補註：to speak boastfully
英文釋義：to speak boastfully
相似詞：boast, brag, brandish
派生詞：vaunter n.
用法／搭配：vaunt his country’s military might 吹噓他的國家的軍事實力
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to vaunt his country’s military might. （吹噓）
詳細 · 複習詞
vaunting
吹噓的｜教學補註：show off
英文釋義：show off
相似詞：boast, tout, swash, brag, gas, blow
相反詞：conserve
用法／搭配：核心義：to show off。中文錨點：吹噓的｜教學補註：show off。GRE tip: treat "vaunting" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vaunting sth; refuse / choose / begin to vaunting; the vauntinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vaunting ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吹噓的｜教學補註：show off」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to vaunting what they had once defended. （吹噓的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
veer
轉向｜教學補註：turn sharply
英文釋義：turn sharply; change direction abruptly; shift to a clockwise direction
相似詞：swerve, sheer, curve, trend, slue, slew
相反詞：back
派生詞：veering n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to turn sharply。中文錨點：轉向｜教學補註：turn sharply。GRE tip: treat "veer" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to veer sth; refuse / choose / begin to veer; the veering of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to veer ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「轉向｜教學補註：turn sharply」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The motorbike veered to the right. （轉向）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vegetate
無所事事的生活
英文釋義：lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind; establish vegetation on
派生詞：vegetative adj., vegetation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind。中文錨點：無所事事的生活。GRE tip: treat "vegetate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vegetate sth; refuse / choose / begin to vegetate; the vegetating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vegetate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「無所事事的生活」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television. （無所事事的生活）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
vehement
adj. （感情）強烈的
英文釋義：expressing strong feelings
相似詞：fierce, tearing, violent, trigger-happy
相反詞：nonviolent
派生詞：vehemence n.
用法／搭配：vehement criticism 強烈的批評
Example · TTS
Vehement deluges of rain. （（感情）強烈的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
veil
v. 掩蓋｜教學補註：to hide something
英文釋義：to hide something
相似詞：belie, mask, shroud, cloak
相反詞：unveil, confirm, corroborate, unmask
形近詞：veil 面紗遮蓋 ｜ vile 卑鄙的邪惡的 revile憎恨謾罵 ｜ vie 競爭，爭奪 vying
用法／搭配：veil the hills 掩蓋了羣山
Example · TTS
Women in Afghanistan veil their faces. （掩蓋）
詳細 · 紅寶書
velvet
紫羅蘭｜教學補註：a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
英文釋義：a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back; smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
相似詞：velvety, velvet-textured
派生詞：velvety adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back。中文錨點：紫羅蘭｜教學補註：a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back。GRE tip: "velvet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the velvet of X; a sense / degree / lack of velvet; amid / despite velvet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the velvet of ______. （空格填入與「紫羅蘭｜教學補註：a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of velvet is crucial to understanding the argument. （紫羅蘭）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
venal
adj. 貪污受賄的
英文釋義：open to corrupt influence and especially bribery
相似詞：corruptible
派生詞：venality n.
用法／搭配：a judge who is known for being venal and easily bought 一名因爲貪污和容易收買而聞名的法
Example · TTS
A venal police officer. （貪污受賄的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
venality
貪腐
英文釋義：貪腐
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：venality 約「貪腐」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: venality ~ 貪腐; keep the tone straight. （貪腐）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vendette
深仇｜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：深仇｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "vendette" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vendette of X; a sense / degree / lack of vendette; amid / despite vendette Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vendette of ______. （空格填入與「深仇｜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 vendette is crucial to understanding the argument. （深仇）
詳細 · 紅寶書
venerable
尊敬的｜教學補註：impressive by reason of age
英文釋義：impressive by reason of age; profoundly honored
相似詞：august, revered
派生詞：venerableness n., venerability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：impressive by reason of age。中文錨點：尊敬的｜教學補註：impressive by reason of age。GRE tip: "venerable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a venerable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather venerable; venerable enough to... Sentence frame: Her venerable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「尊敬的｜教學補註：impressive by reason of age」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A venerable sage with white hair and beard. （尊敬的）
詳細 · 救命800
venerate
v. 尊敬｜教學補註：feel great respect for someone
英文釋義：feel great respect for someone
相似詞：revere, deify
相反詞：despise, scorn
派生詞：venerable adj.令人尊敬的 veneration n.尊敬
用法／搭配：venerated as a saint 被奉爲聖人
Example · TTS
We venerate genius. （尊敬）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vengeance
復仇｜教學補註：the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmf...
英文釋義：the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life; --Romans 12:19; --James Garfield
相似詞：retribution, payback
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in th...。中文錨點：復仇｜教學補註：the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmf。GRE tip: "vengeance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vengeance of X; a sense / degree / lack of vengeance; amid / despite vengeance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vengeance of ______. （空格填入與「復仇｜教學補註：the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmf」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
For vengeance I would do nothing. This nation is too great to look for mere revenge. （復仇）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
venial
輕微的；可原諒的
英文釋義：warranting only temporal punishment; easily excused or forgiven
相似詞：minor, excusable, forgivable
相反詞：major, inexcusable
用法／搭配：核心義：warranting only temporal punishment。中文錨點：輕微的；可原諒的。GRE tip: "venial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a venial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather venial; venial enough to... Sentence frame: Her venial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「輕微的；可原諒的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A venial error. （輕微的；可原諒的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
venom
毒液｜教學補註：toxin secreted by animals
英文釋義：toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions); feeling a need to see others suffer
相似詞：malice, maliciousness, spite, spitefulness
派生詞：venomous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：toxin secreted by animals。中文錨點：毒液｜教學補註：toxin secreted by animals。GRE tip: "venom" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the venom of X; a sense / degree / lack of venom; amid / despite venom Sentence frame: The debate turns on the venom of ______. （空格填入與「毒液｜教學補註：toxin secreted by animals」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of venom is crucial to understanding the argument. （毒液）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
venomous
有毒的｜教學補註：extremely poisonous or injurious
英文釋義：extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
相似詞：deadly, virulent, poisonous, vicious
相反詞：avirulent
派生詞：venom n.
用法／搭配：核心義：extremely poisonous or injurious。中文錨點：有毒的｜教學補註：extremely poisonous or injurious。GRE tip: "venomous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a venomous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather venomous; venomous enough to... Sentence frame: Her venomous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有毒的｜教學補註：extremely poisonous or injurious」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Venomous criticism. （有毒的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vent
通風口；發泄
英文釋義：a hole for the escape of gas or air; external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate
相似詞：venthole, vent-hole, blowhole, volcano, release, outlet
相反詞：block, confine, freeze, hold
派生詞：ventilate v., venter n., venting n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a hole for the escape of gas or air。中文錨點：通風口；發泄。GRE tip: "vent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vent of X; a sense / degree / lack of vent; amid / despite vent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vent of ______. （空格填入與「通風口；發泄」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The graduates gave vent to cheers. （通風口；發泄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ventilate
通風｜教學補註：expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
英文釋義：expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage
相似詞：vent, air
派生詞：vent n., ventilator n., ventilation n., ventilatory adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen。中文錨點：通風｜教學補註：expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen。GRE tip: treat "ventilate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ventilate sth; refuse / choose / begin to ventilate; the ventilating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ventilate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「通風｜教學補註：expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space. （通風）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
venture
冒險事業；敢於
英文釋義：冒險事業；敢於
用法／搭配：創投隱喻誤導基礎科學。
Example · TTS
Venture capital metaphors mislead basic science. （冒險事業；敢於）
詳細 · 救命800
venue
n. 場地｜教學補註：the area or space occupied by or intended for something
英文釋義：the area or space occupied by or intended for something
相似詞：location, site, spot
相反詞：studio
用法／搭配：a perfect venue 最佳場所
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a perfect venue. （場地）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
veracious
adj. 誠實的｜教學補註：telling the truth
英文釋義：telling the truth
相似詞：right
相反詞：center, falsify, improperly, incorrect, incorrectly, left, wrong, wrongfulness
派生詞：veracity n.真實
形近詞：voracious 貪婪的 = avaricious = ravenous ｜ veracious 誠實的 ｜ vicarious 共鳴的，同感的，~pleasure ｜ vivacious 活潑的 - vivid
用法／搭配：a veracious witness 誠實的證人
Example · TTS
A veracious witness. （誠實的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
veracity
真實性；真實
英文釋義：unwillingness to tell lies
相反詞：falsehood, deceit, mendacity
派生詞：veracious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：unwillingness to tell lies。中文錨點：真實性；真實。GRE tip: "veracity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the veracity of X; a sense / degree / lack of veracity; amid / despite veracity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the veracity of ______. （空格填入與「真實性；真實」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of veracity is crucial to understanding the argument. （真實性；真實）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
verbatim
逐字的｜教學補註：in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
英文釋義：in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker; using exactly the same words
相似詞：direct
相反詞：alternating, collateral, indirect, inverse, retrograde
用法／搭配：核心義：in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker。中文錨點：逐字的｜教學補註：in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker。GRE tip: "verbatim" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a verbatim argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather verbatim; verbatim enough to... Sentence frame: Her verbatim ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「逐字的｜教學補註：in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
He repeated her remarks verbatim. （逐字的）
詳細 · 複習詞
verbiage
廢話；冗詞
英文釋義：overabundance of words; the manner in which something is expressed in words; - G.S.Patton
相似詞：verbalism, wording, diction, phrasing, phraseology
用法／搭配：核心義：overabundance of words。中文錨點：廢話；冗詞。GRE tip: "verbiage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the verbiage of X; a sense / degree / lack of verbiage; amid / despite verbiage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the verbiage of ______. （空格填入與「廢話；冗詞」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Use concise military verbiage. （廢話；冗詞）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
verbose
冗長的；乏味的
英文釋義：using or containing too many words
相似詞：long-winded, tedious, windy, wordy
相反詞：concise, succinct
派生詞：verboseness n., verbosity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：using or containing too many words。中文錨點：冗長的；乏味的。GRE tip: "verbose" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a verbose argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather verbose; verbose enough to... Sentence frame: Her verbose ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「冗長的；乏味的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Verbose and ineffective instructional methods. （冗長的；乏味的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
verboten
禁止的｜教學補註：excluded from use or mention
英文釋義：excluded from use or mention
相似詞：forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu
相反詞：allow, permit, safe
用法／搭配：核心義：excluded from use or mention。中文錨點：禁止的｜教學補註：excluded from use or mention。GRE tip: "verboten" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a verboten argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather verboten; verboten enough to... Sentence frame: Her verboten ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「禁止的｜教學補註：excluded from use or mention」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her verboten approach to the evidence. （禁止的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
verdant
翠綠的｜教學補註：characterized by abundance of verdure
英文釋義：characterized by abundance of verdure
派生詞：verdancy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by abundance of verdure。中文錨點：翠綠的｜教學補註：characterized by abundance of verdure。GRE tip: "verdant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a verdant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather verdant; verdant enough to... Sentence frame: Her verdant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「翠綠的｜教學補註：characterized by abundance of verdure」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her verdant approach to the evidence. （翠綠的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
verdict
裁決；定論
英文釋義：裁決；定論
用法／搭配：概化性的定論尚未出爐。
Example · TTS
The verdict on generalizability is still out. （裁決；定論）
詳細 · 紅寶書
verdure
清脆｜教學補註：green foliage
英文釋義：green foliage; the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
相似詞：greenery, greenness, verdancy
相反詞：ripeness
用法／搭配：核心義：green foliage。中文錨點：清脆｜教學補註：green foliage。GRE tip: "verdure" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the verdure of X; a sense / degree / lack of verdure; amid / despite verdure Sentence frame: The debate turns on the verdure of ______. （空格填入與「清脆｜教學補註：green foliage」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of verdure is crucial to understanding the argument. （清脆）
詳細 · 複習詞
verge
接近；邊緣
英文釋義：a region marking a boundary; the limit beyond which something happens or changes
相似詞：brink, threshold, scepter, sceptre, wand
用法／搭配：核心義：a region marking a boundary。中文錨點：接近；邊緣。GRE tip: "verge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the verge of X; a sense / degree / lack of verge; amid / despite verge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the verge of ______. （空格填入與「接近；邊緣」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
On the verge of tears. （接近；邊緣）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
verisimilar
逼真；貌似真實
英文釋義：appearing to be true or real
用法／搭配：核心義：appearing to be true or real。中文錨點：逼真；貌似真實。GRE tip: "verisimilar" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a verisimilar argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather verisimilar; verisimilar enough to... Sentence frame: Her verisimilar ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「逼真；貌似真實」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A verisimilar tale. （逼真；貌似真實）
詳細 · 救命800
verisimilitude
n. 寫實主義，真
英文釋義：the quality of being true or real
相似詞：authenticity, realism
相反詞：unreality
用法／搭配：verisimilitude of the document 文件的真實性
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the verisimilitude of the document. （寫實主義，真）
詳細 · 複習詞
veritable
真實的｜教學補註：often used as intensifiers
英文釋義：often used as intensifiers; not counterfeit or copied
相似詞：regular, authentic, unquestionable
相反詞：constipated, irregular, fake, spurious, questionable
用法／搭配：核心義：often used as intensifiers。中文錨點：真實的｜教學補註：often used as intensifiers。GRE tip: "veritable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a veritable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather veritable; veritable enough to... Sentence frame: Her veritable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「真實的｜教學補註：often used as intensifiers」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Photographs taken in a veritable bull ring. （真實的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
vernacular
adj. 非正式的，口頭的
英文釋義：used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing
相似詞：conversational, informal, colloquial
相反詞：formal
用法／搭配：a very easy-to-read and vernacular style 易懂的口頭化風格
Example · TTS
Vernacular speakers. （非正式的，口頭的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vernal
春天的｜教學補註：suggestive of youth
英文釋義：suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh; of or characteristic of or occurring in spring
相似詞：youthful, young
相反詞：autumnal, summery, wintry
用法／搭配：核心義：suggestive of youth。中文錨點：春天的｜教學補註：suggestive of youth。GRE tip: "vernal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vernal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vernal; vernal enough to... Sentence frame: Her vernal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「春天的｜教學補註：suggestive of youth」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The vernal equinox. （春天的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
versatile
多才多藝的；用途多的
英文釋義：多才多藝的；用途多的
用法／搭配：多用途方法能跨領域旅行。
Example · TTS
A versatile method travels across disciplines. （多才多藝的；用途多的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
verse
詩歌｜教學補註：literature in metrical form
英文釋義：literature in metrical form; a piece of poetry
相似詞：poetry, poesy, rhyme, versify, poetize, poetise
派生詞：versify v.
用法／搭配：核心義：literature in metrical form。中文錨點：詩歌｜教學補註：literature in metrical form。GRE tip: "verse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the verse of X; a sense / degree / lack of verse; amid / despite verse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the verse of ______. （空格填入與「詩歌｜教學補註：literature in metrical form」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She versed herself in Roman archeology. （詩歌）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vertebrate
脊椎動物｜教學補註：animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal colum...
英文釋義：animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium; having a backbone or spinal column
相似詞：craniate
相反詞：invertebrate
用法／搭配：核心義：animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull ...。中文錨點：脊椎動物｜教學補註：animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal colum。GRE tip: "vertebrate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vertebrate of X; a sense / degree / lack of vertebrate; amid / despite vertebrate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vertebrate of ______. （空格填入與「脊椎動物｜教學補註：animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal colum」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vertebrate is crucial to understanding the argument. （脊椎動物）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vertigo
暈頭轉向｜教學補註：a reeling sensation
英文釋義：a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
相似詞：dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness
派生詞：vertiginous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a reeling sensation。中文錨點：暈頭轉向｜教學補註：a reeling sensation。GRE tip: "vertigo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vertigo of X; a sense / degree / lack of vertigo; amid / despite vertigo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vertigo of ______. （空格填入與「暈頭轉向｜教學補註：a reeling sensation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vertigo is crucial to understanding the argument. （暈頭轉向）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
verve
n. 活力｜教學補註：active strength of body or mind, vitality
英文釋義：active strength of body or mind, vitality
相似詞：animation, dynamism, vigor, sap
用法／搭配：a performance of verve and vitality 一場充滿激情與活力的演出
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a performance of verve and vitality. （活力）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vessel
容器；血管壁
英文釋義：a tube in which a body fluid circulates; a craft designed for water transportation
相似詞：vas, watercraft
用法／搭配：核心義：a tube in which a body fluid circulates。中文錨點：容器；血管壁。GRE tip: "vessel" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vessel of X; a sense / degree / lack of vessel; amid / despite vessel Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vessel of ______. （空格填入與「容器；血管壁」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vessel is crucial to understanding the argument. （容器；血管壁）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
vestibule
前廳
英文釋義：前廳
用法／搭配：考意錨點：前廳
Example · TTS
On the exam, vestibule most nearly means a sense of "前廳". （前廳）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
vestige
遺蹟｜教學補註：an indication that something has been present
英文釋義：an indication that something has been present
相似詞：trace, tincture, shadow
用法／搭配：核心義：an indication that something has been present。中文錨點：遺蹟｜教學補註：an indication that something has been present。GRE tip: "vestige" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vestige of X; a sense / degree / lack of vestige; amid / despite vestige Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vestige of ______. （空格填入與「遺蹟｜教學補註：an indication that something has been present」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vestige is crucial to understanding the argument. （遺蹟）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
vestigial
退化的｜教學補註：not fully developed in mature animals
英文釋義：not fully developed in mature animals
相似詞：rudimentary
用法／搭配：核心義：not fully developed in mature animals。中文錨點：退化的｜教學補註：not fully developed in mature animals。GRE tip: "vestigial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vestigial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vestigial; vestigial enough to... Sentence frame: Her vestigial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「退化的｜教學補註：not fully developed in mature animals」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her vestigial approach to the evidence. （退化的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
veto
n./v. 否決，禁止
英文釋義：to forbid or prohibit authoritatively
相似詞：blackball, negative, forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe
相反詞：allow, permit
用法／搭配：veto the bill 否決提案
Example · TTS
Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store. （否決，禁止）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
vex
煩擾；苦惱
英文釋義：cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
相似詞：annoy, rag, bother, irritate, rile, nark
相反詞：reassure
派生詞：vexation n., vexer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause annoyance in。中文錨點：煩擾；苦惱。GRE tip: treat "vex" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vex sth; refuse / choose / begin to vex; the vexxing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vex ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「煩擾；苦惱」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Vex the subject of the death penalty. （煩擾；苦惱）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
vexation
n.煩惱｜教學補註：annoyance
英文釋義：annoyance
相似詞：chagrin
派生詞：vex v.使煩惱
用法／搭配：vexation of everyday things 日常瑣事的煩惱
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the vexation of everyday things. （煩惱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
viable
可行的；能成活的
英文釋義：capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are; capable of life or normal growth and development
相似詞：feasible, executable, practicable, workable
相反詞：unworkable, impractical
派生詞：viability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are。中文錨點：可行的；能成活的。GRE tip: "viable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a viable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather viable; viable enough to... Sentence frame: Her viable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可行的；能成活的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A viable fetus. （可行的；能成活的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
viaduct
高架橋
英文釋義：高架橋
用法／搭配：一座引文高架橋連接了遙遠領域。
Example · TTS
A viaduct of citations connected distant fields. （高架橋）
詳細 · GRE3000
vicariouos
代理的；取代的
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：代理的；取代的。GRE tip: "vicariouos" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vicariouos of X; a sense / degree / lack of vicariouos; amid / despite vicariouos Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vicariouos of ______. （空格填入與「代理的；取代的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vicariouos is crucial to understanding the argument. （代理的；取代的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
vicarious
adj. 代理的，間接感受的
英文釋義：performed or suffered by one person as a substitute for another
相似詞：indirect, substitute, surrogate
相反詞：direct, lineal
形近詞：voracious 貪婪的 = avaricious = ravenous ｜ veracious 誠實的 ｜ vicarious 共鳴的，同感的，~pleasure ｜ vivacious 活潑的 - vivid
用法／搭配：vicarious pleasure 間接感受到的快樂
Example · TTS
Read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement. （代理的，間接感受的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vicatious
代理的；替代的
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：代理的；替代的。GRE tip: "vicatious" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vicatious of X; a sense / degree / lack of vicatious; amid / despite vicatious Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vicatious of ______. （空格填入與「代理的；替代的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vicatious is crucial to understanding the argument. （代理的；替代的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
vicinity
n. 附近｜教學補註：the area around a particular place
英文釋義：the area around a particular place
相似詞：neighborhood, proximity
派生詞：vicinal adj.
用法／搭配：in the vicinity of 在……附近
Example · TTS
The plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville. （附近）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vicious
惡毒的｜教學補註：(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
英文釋義：(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; having the nature of vice
相似詞：barbarous, brutal, cruel, fell, roughshod, savage
相反詞：ascend, increase, rise
派生詞：viciousness n., vice n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering。中文錨點：惡毒的｜教學補註：(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering。GRE tip: "vicious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vicious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vicious; vicious enough to... Sentence frame: Her vicious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「惡毒的｜教學補註：(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Vicious gossip. （惡毒的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
vicissitude
n. 自然變化｜教學補註：natural change in nature or in human affairs
英文釋義：natural change in nature or in human affairs
相似詞：fluctuation, mutation, shift, variation
用法／搭配：vicissitude of daily life 日常生活的跌宕起伏
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the vicissitude of daily life. （自然變化）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
videotape
錄影帶／錄影（教學）
英文釋義：錄影帶／錄影（教學）
用法／搭配：為信度稽核錄下編碼訓練。
Example · TTS
Videotape coding training for reliability audits. （錄影帶／錄影（教學））
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vie
爭奪｜教學補註：compete for something
英文釋義：compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
相似詞：compete, contend
形近詞：veil 面紗遮蓋 ｜ vile 卑鄙的邪惡的 revile憎恨謾罵 ｜ vie 競爭，爭奪 vying
用法／搭配：核心義：to compete for something。中文錨點：爭奪｜教學補註：compete for something。GRE tip: treat "vie" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vie sth; refuse / choose / begin to vie; the vying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vie ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「爭奪｜教學補註：compete for something」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to vie what they had once defended. （爭奪）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
viewpoint
觀點
英文釋義：觀點
用法／搭配：考意錨點：觀點
Example · TTS
On the exam, viewpoint most nearly means a sense of "觀點". （觀點）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vigilance
警惕｜教學補註：the process of paying close and continuous attention
英文釋義：the process of paying close and continuous attention; vigilant attentiveness
相似詞：watchfulness, wakefulness, alertness
相反詞：sleepiness
派生詞：vigilant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the process of paying close and continuous attention。中文錨點：警惕｜教學補註：the process of paying close and continuous attention。GRE tip: "vigilance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vigilance of X; a sense / degree / lack of vigilance; amid / despite vigilance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vigilance of ______. （空格填入與「警惕｜教學補註：the process of paying close and continuous attention」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue. （警惕）
詳細 · 救命800
vigilant
adj. 警惕的｜教學補註：alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
英文釋義：alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
相似詞：alert, cautious, observant, watchful
相反詞：unalert, brave, incautious
派生詞：vigilance n.
用法／搭配：remain vigilant at all times 隨時保持警惕
Example · TTS
The vigilant eye of the town watch. （警惕的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vile
邪惡的｜教學補註：morally reprehensible
英文釋義：morally reprehensible; causing or able to cause nausea
相似詞：despicable, ugly, slimy, unworthy, worthless, wretched
相反詞：beautiful, worthy, valuable
派生詞：vileness n.
形近詞：veil 面紗遮蓋 ｜ vile 卑鄙的邪惡的 revile憎恨謾罵 ｜ vie 競爭，爭奪 vying
用法／搭配：核心義：morally reprehensible。中文錨點：邪惡的｜教學補註：morally reprehensible。GRE tip: "vile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vile; vile enough to... Sentence frame: Her vile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「邪惡的｜教學補註：morally reprehensible」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The vile development of slavery appalled them. （邪惡的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
vilify
v. 辱罵｜教學補註：to say or write bad things about someone
英文釋義：to say or write bad things about someone
相似詞：calumniate, malign, slander, pillory, slur
相反詞：praise, extol, benign, focus
派生詞：vilification n., vilifier n.
用法／搭配：vilified by the press 被媒體詆譭
Example · TTS
The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews. （辱罵）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
villainous
惡毒的；罪惡的
英文釋義：extremely wicked
相似詞：nefarious
相反詞：virtuous, honorable
派生詞：villain n., villainousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：extremely wicked。中文錨點：惡毒的；罪惡的。GRE tip: "villainous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a villainous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather villainous; villainous enough to... Sentence frame: Her villainous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「惡毒的；罪惡的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A villainous band of thieves. （惡毒的；罪惡的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞
villify
誹謗；中傷
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：誹謗；中傷。GRE tip: "villify" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the villify of X; a sense / degree / lack of villify; amid / despite villify Sentence frame: The debate turns on the villify of ______. （空格填入與「誹謗；中傷」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of villify is crucial to understanding the argument. （誹謗；中傷）
詳細 · GRE3000
vim
活力；精力
英文釋義：a healthy capacity for vigorous activity; an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
相似詞：energy, vitality, muscularity, vigor, vigour
用法／搭配：核心義：a healthy capacity for vigorous activity。中文錨點：活力；精力。GRE tip: "vim" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vim of X; a sense / degree / lack of vim; amid / despite vim Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vim of ______. （空格填入與「活力；精力」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He seemed full of vim and vigor. （活力；精力）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
vindicate
證明無罪；維護
英文釋義：show to be right by providing justification or proof; maintain, uphold, or defend
相似詞：justify
相反詞：blame, convict
派生詞：vindicatory adj., vindication n., vindicator n.
形近詞：vindicate 證明無罪 ｜ verdict 裁決 ｜ vindictive 報復的 ｜ inveigle 誘騙
用法／搭配：核心義：to show to be right by providing justification or proof。中文錨點：證明無罪；維護。GRE tip: treat "vindicate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vindicate sth; refuse / choose / begin to vindicate; the vindicating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vindicate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「證明無罪；維護」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel. （證明無罪；維護）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
vindication
證明清白；辯護
英文釋義：the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.; the justification for some act or belief
相似詞：exoneration, defense, defence
相反詞：offence, offense, prosecution
派生詞：vindicate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.。中文錨點：證明清白；辯護。GRE tip: "vindication" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vindication of X; a sense / degree / lack of vindication; amid / despite vindication Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vindication of ______. （空格填入與「證明清白；辯護」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Friends provided a vindication of his position. （證明清白；辯護）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vindictive
復仇的｜教學補註：disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
英文釋義：disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge; - Shakespeare; - M.R.Cohen; showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
相似詞：revengeful, vengeful, despiteful, spiteful
派生詞：vindictiveness n.
形近詞：vindicate 證明無罪 ｜ verdict 裁決 ｜ vindictive 報復的 ｜ inveigle 誘騙
用法／搭配：核心義：disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge。中文錨點：復仇的｜教學補註：disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge。GRE tip: "vindictive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vindictive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vindictive; vindictive enough to... Sentence frame: Her vindictive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「復仇的｜教學補註：disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Punishments...essentially vindictive in their nature. （復仇的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
viral
病毒性的｜教學補註：relating to or caused by a virus
英文釋義：relating to or caused by a virus
派生詞：virus n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or caused by a virus。中文錨點：病毒性的｜教學補註：relating to or caused by a virus。GRE tip: "viral" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a viral argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather viral; viral enough to... Sentence frame: Her viral ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「病毒性的｜教學補註：relating to or caused by a virus」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Viral infection. （病毒性的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
virility
男子氣概｜教學補註：the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
英文釋義：the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation; the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
相似詞：manfulness, manliness
派生詞：virile adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation。中文錨點：男子氣概｜教學補註：the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation。GRE tip: "virility" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the virility of X; a sense / degree / lack of virility; amid / despite virility Sentence frame: The debate turns on the virility of ______. （空格填入與「男子氣概｜教學補註：the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of virility is crucial to understanding the argument. （男子氣概）
詳細 · 填空1300
virtuosity
技藝精湛｜教學補註：technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso
英文釋義：technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso
用法／搭配：核心義：technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso。中文錨點：技藝精湛｜教學補註：technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso。GRE tip: "virtuosity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the virtuosity of X; a sense / degree / lack of virtuosity; amid / despite virtuosity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the virtuosity of ______. （空格填入與「技藝精湛｜教學補註：technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of virtuosity is crucial to understanding the argument. （技藝精湛）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
virtuoso
n. 技藝精湛的人
英文釋義：a person with masterly skill or technique in the arts
相似詞：connoisseur, maven
相反詞：amateur, novice
用法／搭配：a violin virtuoso 資深小提琴藝術家
Example · TTS
A virtuoso performance. （技藝精湛的人）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
virtuous
adj. 品德高尚的
英文釋義：moral
相似詞：ethical
相反詞：wicked, unethical
派生詞：virtuousness n., virtue n.
用法／搭配：a virtuous decision 高尚的決定
Example · TTS
It was a virtuous decision. （品德高尚的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
virulence
惡意；毒性
英文釋義：extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease); extreme hostility
相似詞：virulency
派生詞：virulent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)。中文錨點：惡意；毒性。GRE tip: "virulence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the virulence of X; a sense / degree / lack of virulence; amid / despite virulence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the virulence of ______. （空格填入與「惡意；毒性」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The virulence of the malicious old man. （惡意；毒性）
詳細 · 紅寶書
virulent
劇毒的；惡毒的
英文釋義：extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; infectious; having the ability to cause disease
相似詞：deadly, venomous, acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid
相反詞：avirulent
派生詞：virulence n., virulency n.
用法／搭配：核心義：extremely poisonous or injurious。中文錨點：劇毒的；惡毒的。GRE tip: "virulent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a virulent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather virulent; virulent enough to... Sentence frame: Her virulent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「劇毒的；惡毒的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A virulent insect bite. （劇毒的；惡毒的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
visage
臉容；外貌
英文釋義：臉容；外貌
用法／搭配：別只靠期刊臉判斷論文。
Example · TTS
Do not judge a paper by journal visage alone. （臉容；外貌）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
visceral
發自肺腑的；內臟的
英文釋義：relating to or affecting the viscera; obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
相似詞：splanchnic, intuitive, nonrational
形近詞：enervate 使衰弱 ｜ inveterate 根深蒂固的 ｜ reverberate 反射回聲 ｜ visceral 內臟的本能的發自肺腑的
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or affecting the viscera。中文錨點：發自肺腑的；內臟的。GRE tip: "visceral" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a visceral argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather visceral; visceral enough to... Sentence frame: Her visceral ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「發自肺腑的；內臟的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Visceral bleeding. （發自肺腑的；內臟的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
viscid
粘滯的｜教學補註：having the sticky properties of an adhesive
英文釋義：having the sticky properties of an adhesive
相似詞：gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, sticky
派生詞：viscidness n., viscidity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having the sticky properties of an adhesive。中文錨點：粘滯的｜教學補註：having the sticky properties of an adhesive。GRE tip: "viscid" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a viscid argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather viscid; viscid enough to... Sentence frame: Her viscid ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「粘滯的｜教學補註：having the sticky properties of an adhesive」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her viscid approach to the evidence. （粘滯的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
viscous
粘稠的｜教學補註：having a relatively high resistance to flow
英文釋義：having a relatively high resistance to flow; having the sticky properties of an adhesive
相似詞：syrupy, gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty
派生詞：viscousness n., viscosity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having a relatively high resistance to flow。中文錨點：粘稠的｜教學補註：having a relatively high resistance to flow。GRE tip: "viscous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a viscous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather viscous; viscous enough to... Sentence frame: Her viscous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「粘稠的｜教學補註：having a relatively high resistance to flow」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her viscous approach to the evidence. （粘稠的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
visibility
可見度
英文釋義：可見度
用法／搭配：負結果可見度仍不均。
Example · TTS
Visibility of negative results is still uneven. （可見度）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
visible
可見的
英文釋義：可見的
用法／搭配：把假設放進框裡看得見。
Example · TTS
Make assumptions visible in a box. （可見的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
vision
視力；願景
英文釋義：視力；願景
用法／搭配：沒有指標的願景只是海報。
Example · TTS
A vision without metrics is a poster. （視力；願景）
詳細 · 紅寶書
visionary
有遠見的｜教學補註：a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard fo...
英文釋義：a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible; a person with unusual powers of foresight
相似詞：illusionist, seer, airy, impractical, Laputan, windy
相反詞：practical
派生詞：vision n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible。中文錨點：有遠見的｜教學補註：a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard fo。GRE tip: "visionary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the visionary of X; a sense / degree / lack of visionary; amid / despite visionary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the visionary of ______. （空格填入與「有遠見的｜教學補註：a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard fo」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Visionary schemes for getting rich. （有遠見的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
visit
造訪
英文釋義：造訪
用法／搭配：摘要前先看原始軌跡。
Example · TTS
Visit the raw traces before summarizing. （造訪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vista
遠景｜教學補註：the visual percept of a region
英文釋義：the visual percept of a region
相似詞：view, aspect, prospect, scene, panorama
用法／搭配：核心義：the visual percept of a region。中文錨點：遠景｜教學補註：the visual percept of a region。GRE tip: "vista" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vista of X; a sense / degree / lack of vista; amid / despite vista Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vista of ______. （空格填入與「遠景｜教學補註：the visual percept of a region」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vista is crucial to understanding the argument. （遠景）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
visual
視覺的
英文釋義：視覺的
用法／搭配：視覺雜訊破壞圖表誠實。
Example · TTS
Visual clutter undermines chart honesty. （視覺的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
vital
極其重要的；生命的
英文釋義：極其重要的；生命的
用法／搭配：要命假設放最前面。
Example · TTS
Vital assumptions belong up front. （極其重要的；生命的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vitality
活力；重要性
英文釋義：an energetic style; a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
相似詞：verve, energy, vim, animation
派生詞：vital adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：an energetic style。中文錨點：活力；重要性。GRE tip: "vitality" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vitality of X; a sense / degree / lack of vitality; amid / despite vitality Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vitality of ______. （空格填入與「活力；重要性」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The vitality of a seed. （活力；重要性）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vitalize
賦予生命｜教學補註：give life to
英文釋義：give life to; make more lively or vigorous
相似詞：vitalise
相反詞：devitalize
派生詞：vital adj., vitalization n., vitalizer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to give life to。中文錨點：賦予生命｜教學補註：give life to。GRE tip: treat "vitalize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vitalize sth; refuse / choose / begin to vitalize; the vitalizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vitalize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「賦予生命｜教學補註：give life to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The treatment at the spa vitalized the old man. （賦予生命）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
vitiate
v. 削弱，損害
英文釋義：to reduce the value or impair the quality of
相似詞：blemish, flaw, mar, undermine
相反詞：validate, support, bolster
派生詞：vitiation n.
用法／搭配：numerous grammatical errors vitiate the effectiveness of your writing 大量的語法錯誤會削弱
Example · TTS
They had to numerous grammatical errors vitiate the effectiveness of your writing. （削弱，損害）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞
vitriolic
（言語）尖酸刻薄的
英文釋義：harsh or corrosive in tone; of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
相似詞：acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering
相反詞：mild, kind
派生詞：vitriol n.
用法／搭配：核心義：harsh or corrosive in tone。中文錨點：（言語）尖酸刻薄的。GRE tip: "vitriolic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vitriolic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vitriolic; vitriolic enough to... Sentence frame: Her vitriolic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「（言語）尖酸刻薄的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A vitriolic critique. （（言語）尖酸刻薄的）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞
vituperate
責罵；謾罵
英文釋義：spread negative information about
相似詞：vilify, revile, rail
相反詞：praise, extol
派生詞：vituperative adj., vituperation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to spread negative information about。中文錨點：責罵；謾罵。GRE tip: treat "vituperate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vituperate sth; refuse / choose / begin to vituperate; the vituperating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vituperate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「責罵；謾罵」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to vituperate what they had once defended. （責罵；謾罵）
詳細 · 填空1300
vituperation
責備｜教學補註：abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-...
英文釋義：abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
相似詞：invective, vitriol
相反詞：praise, eulogy
派生詞：vituperate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will。中文錨點：責備｜教學補註：abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-。GRE tip: "vituperation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vituperation of X; a sense / degree / lack of vituperation; amid / despite vituperation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vituperation of ______. （空格填入與「責備｜教學補註：abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vituperation is crucial to understanding the argument. （責備）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vivacious
生動的｜教學補註：vigorous and animated
英文釋義：vigorous and animated
相似詞：vibrant
派生詞：vivacity n.
形近詞：voracious 貪婪的 = avaricious = ravenous ｜ veracious 誠實的 ｜ vicarious 共鳴的，同感的，~pleasure ｜ vivacious 活潑的 - vivid
用法／搭配：核心義：vigorous and animated。中文錨點：生動的｜教學補註：vigorous and animated。GRE tip: "vivacious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a vivacious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather vivacious; vivacious enough to... Sentence frame: Her vivacious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「生動的｜教學補註：vigorous and animated」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A charming and vivacious hostess. （生動的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
vivid
生動的；鮮明的
英文釋義：生動的；鮮明的
用法／搭配：用生動例子但不過度銷售。
Example · TTS
Use vivid examples without overselling. （生動的；鮮明的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vocation
職業｜教學補註：the particular occupation for which you are trained
英文釋義：the particular occupation for which you are trained; a body of people doing the same kind of work
相似詞：career, calling
用法／搭配：核心義：the particular occupation for which you are trained。中文錨點：職業｜教學補註：the particular occupation for which you are trained。GRE tip: "vocation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vocation of X; a sense / degree / lack of vocation; amid / despite vocation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vocation of ______. （空格填入與「職業｜教學補註：the particular occupation for which you are trained」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of vocation is crucial to understanding the argument. （職業）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800、重要詞
vociferous
喧囂的；大聲喊叫的
英文釋義：expressing opinions loudly
相似詞：clamorous, boisterous
用法／搭配：a vociferous opponent 強烈反對者
Example · TTS
A vociferous mob. （喧囂的；大聲喊叫的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
vogue
護航｜教學補註：the popular taste at a given time
英文釋義：the popular taste at a given time; a current state of general acceptance and use
相似詞：trend, style
用法／搭配：核心義：the popular taste at a given time。中文錨點：護航｜教學補註：the popular taste at a given time。GRE tip: "vogue" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the vogue of X; a sense / degree / lack of vogue; amid / despite vogue Sentence frame: The debate turns on the vogue of ______. （空格填入與「護航｜教學補註：the popular taste at a given time」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Leather is the latest vogue. （護航）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
volatile
不穩定的；易揮發的
英文釋義：a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
相似詞：explosive, fickle
相反詞：stable, steady, nonvolatile
派生詞：volatilize v., volatility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a volatile substance。中文錨點：不穩定的；易揮發的。GRE tip: "volatile" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the volatile of X; a sense / degree / lack of volatile; amid / despite volatile Sentence frame: The debate turns on the volatile of ______. （空格填入與「不穩定的；易揮發的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation. （不穩定的；易揮發的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
volition
意志｜教學補註：the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
英文釋義：the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; - George Meredith; the act of making a choice
相似詞：will, willing
相反詞：disinherit, unwilling
派生詞：volitional adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention。中文錨點：意志｜教學補註：the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention。GRE tip: "volition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the volition of X; a sense / degree / lack of volition; amid / despite volition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the volition of ______. （空格填入與「意志｜教學補註：the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt. （意志）
詳細 · 紅寶書
voluble
健談的｜教學補註：marked by a ready flow of speech
英文釋義：marked by a ready flow of speech
相反詞：taciturn
派生詞：volubility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by a ready flow of speech。中文錨點：健談的｜教學補註：marked by a ready flow of speech。GRE tip: "voluble" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a voluble argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather voluble; voluble enough to... Sentence frame: Her voluble ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「健談的｜教學補註：marked by a ready flow of speech」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
She is an extremely voluble young woman who engages in soliloquies not conversations. （健談的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
voluminous
大量的｜教學補註：large in volume or bulk
英文釋義：large in volume or bulk; marked by repeated turns and bends
相似詞：tortuous, twisting, twisty, winding, copious
相反詞：direct, straightforward, unbend, untwist, unwind
派生詞：voluminousness n., volume n., voluminosity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：large in volume or bulk。中文錨點：大量的｜教學補註：large in volume or bulk。GRE tip: "voluminous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a voluminous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather voluminous; voluminous enough to... Sentence frame: Her voluminous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「大量的｜教學補註：large in volume or bulk」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A subject of voluminous legislation. （大量的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞
voluptuous
奢侈逸樂的
英文釋義：having strong sexual appeal; (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
相似詞：juicy, luscious, red-hot, toothsome, bosomy, busty
相反詞：juiceless, unpalatable
派生詞：voluptuousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having strong sexual appeal。中文錨點：奢侈逸樂的。GRE tip: "voluptuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a voluptuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather voluptuous; voluptuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her voluptuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「奢侈逸樂的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence. （奢侈逸樂的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
voracious
adj. 貪喫的，貪婪的
英文釋義：having a huge appetite
相似詞：gluttonous, ravenous, rapacious
相反詞：indifferent, satiated, abstemious
派生詞：voraciousness n., voracity n.
形近詞：voracious 貪婪的 = avaricious = ravenous ｜ veracious 誠實的 ｜ vicarious 共鳴的，同感的，~pleasure ｜ vivacious 活潑的 - vivid
用法／搭配：a veracious appetite 貪喫的胃口
Example · TTS
Paying taxes to voracious governments. （貪喫的，貪婪的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
voracity
貪婪｜教學補註：excessive desire to eat
英文釋義：excessive desire to eat; extreme gluttony
相似詞：edacity, esurience, ravenousness, voraciousness, rapaciousness, rapacity
派生詞：voracious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：excessive desire to eat。中文錨點：貪婪｜教學補註：excessive desire to eat。GRE tip: "voracity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the voracity of X; a sense / degree / lack of voracity; amid / despite voracity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the voracity of ______. （空格填入與「貪婪｜教學補註：excessive desire to eat」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of voracity is crucial to understanding the argument. （貪婪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
votary
崇拜者｜教學補註：one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service
英文釋義：one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult
用法／搭配：核心義：one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service。中文錨點：崇拜者｜教學補註：one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service。GRE tip: "votary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the votary of X; a sense / degree / lack of votary; amid / despite votary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the votary of ______. （空格填入與「崇拜者｜教學補註：one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The cultured votary of science. （崇拜者）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
vouch
擔保；保證
英文釋義：give personal assurance; guarantee; give surety or assume responsibility
相似詞：guarantee
派生詞：voucher n., vouchee n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to give personal assurance。中文錨點：擔保；保證。GRE tip: treat "vouch" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to vouch sth; refuse / choose / begin to vouch; the vouching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to vouch ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「擔保；保證」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Will he vouch for me? （擔保；保證）
詳細 · 紅寶書
voucher
證人｜教學補註：someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
英文釋義：someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement; a document that serves as evidence of some expenditure
相似詞：verifier, coupon
派生詞：vouch v.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement。中文錨點：證人｜教學補註：someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement。GRE tip: "voucher" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the voucher of X; a sense / degree / lack of voucher; amid / despite voucher Sentence frame: The debate turns on the voucher of ______. （空格填入與「證人｜教學補註：someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a voucher in that debate. （證人）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
vulgar
adj. 粗俗的，無教養的
英文釋義：morally crude
相似詞：bawdy, coarse, crass, uncouth
相反詞：fine
派生詞：vulgarize v., vulgarity n.
用法／搭配：a vulgar joke 低俗的笑話
Example · TTS
Full of language so vulgar it should have been edited. （粗俗的，無教養的）