单词释义

  1. tuition - n.

    • paraphrase: money paid for teaching
    • synonym: fee, charge
    • example: Although tuition is expensive, many students take loans because education is valuable for their future careers.

  2. tentative - adj.

    • paraphrase: not certain or fixed
    • synonym: uncertain, provisional
    • example: We made tentative plans to meet on Saturday, but we might change them if the weather turns bad.

  3. inaugurate - v.

    • paraphrase: to formally start something new
    • synonym: launch, begin
    • example: The president inaugurated the new policy, which aims to improve healthcare whereas the old system had many flaws.

  4. clinically - adv.

    • paraphrase: in a way related to medical treatment
    • synonym: medically
    • example: The drug was tested clinically before it was approved, although some side effects were still reported.

  5. incorporate - v.

    • paraphrase: to include something as part of something else
    • synonym: integrate, combine
    • example: The new design incorporates recycled materials, which makes it eco-friendly and cost-effective.

  6. lane - n.

    • paraphrase: a narrow road or path
    • synonym: path, track
    • example: When you drive on the highway, you should stay in your lane unless you need to overtake another car.

  7. historian - n.

    • paraphrase: a person who studies history
    • synonym: scholar, researcher
    • example: The historian explained what life was like in ancient times, whereas modern life is completely different.

  8. ventilate - v.

    • paraphrase: to let fresh air move through
    • synonym: air, circulate
    • example: If you don’t ventilate the room properly, it can become stuffy and uncomfortable.

  9. rigid - adj.

    • paraphrase: stiff and not flexible
    • synonym: stiff, inflexible
    • example: The rules were too rigid, which made it hard for employees to suggest new ideas.

  10. expenditure - n.

    • paraphrase: money spent on something
    • synonym: spending, cost
    • example: The government reduced expenditure on defense, although some argued it was necessary for national security.

  11. vulnerable - adj.

    • paraphrase: easily hurt or attacked
    • synonym: weak, exposed
    • example: Children are vulnerable to diseases, which is why vaccinations are so important.

  12. withhold - v.

    • paraphrase: to refuse to give something
    • synonym: keep back, retain
    • example: The company withheld bonuses unless employees met their annual targets.

  13. discriminate - v.

    • paraphrase: to treat someone unfairly
    • synonym: differentiate, separate
    • example: It is illegal to discriminate against people because of their gender or race.

  14. reserve - v./n.

    • paraphrase: to keep something for later use
    • synonym: save, keep
    • example: We reserved a table at the restaurant, but when we arrived, they had given it to someone else.

  15. gratitude - n.

    • paraphrase: feeling of being thankful
    • synonym: thankfulness, appreciation
    • example: She expressed gratitude to her teacher, who had helped her succeed in the exam.

  16. dictate - v.

    • paraphrase: to say or read something aloud for recording
    • synonym: command, order
    • example: The manager dictated the report, whereas the assistant typed it quickly.

  17. swallow - v.

    • paraphrase: to let food or drink go down the throat
    • synonym: gulp, consume
    • example: If you swallow too quickly, you might choke on your food.

  18. precision - n.

    • paraphrase: exactness or accuracy
    • synonym: accuracy, exactness
    • example: The machine cuts with great precision, which is why it is used in delicate surgeries.

  19. compile - v.

    • paraphrase: to collect information and arrange it
    • synonym: gather, assemble
    • example: The team compiled data from various sources before they could analyze the results.

  20. insure - v.

    • paraphrase: to protect against financial loss
    • synonym: guarantee, protect
    • example: You should insure your car in case it gets damaged or stolen.

  21. aggregate - n./v.

    • paraphrase: total amount or to collect together
    • synonym: total, sum
    • example: The aggregate of all test scores showed improvement, although some students still struggled.

  22. assurance - n.

    • paraphrase: a promise or guarantee
    • synonym: guarantee, promise
    • example: He gave assurance that the project would be completed on time, but delays still occurred.

  23. suit - v./n.

    • paraphrase: to be right for someone or something
    • synonym: fit, match
    • example: The job suits her skills, whereas the previous one was too stressful.

  24. metric - adj./n.

    • paraphrase: related to measurement
    • synonym: measurable, quantitative
    • example: The company uses metric data to track progress, which helps in making decisions.

  25. grain - n.

    • paraphrase: small hard seeds of food plants
    • synonym: cereal, seed
    • example: Whole grains are healthier than refined ones, although some people prefer the taste of white bread.

  26. strenuous - adj.

    • paraphrase: needing great effort
    • synonym: tough, demanding
    • example: The hike was strenuous, but the view from the top made it worthwhile.

  27. critic - n.

    • paraphrase: a person who judges something
    • synonym: reviewer, analyst
    • example: The critic praised the movie, whereas many viewers found it boring.

  28. caution - n./v.

    • paraphrase: care taken to avoid danger
    • synonym: care, warning
    • example: Use caution when driving in heavy rain because the roads can be slippery.

  29. abide - v.

    • paraphrase: to accept or follow a rule
    • synonym: obey, follow
    • example: You must abide by the school rules, or you might face consequences.

  30. sensible - adj.

    • paraphrase: practical and reasonable
    • synonym: logical, practical
    • example: It’s sensible to save money for emergencies, even if you don’t think you’ll need it.

  31. display - v./n.

    • paraphrase: to show something publicly
    • synonym: show, exhibit
    • example: The museum displayed ancient artifacts, which attracted many visitors.

  32. contempt - n.

    • paraphrase: feeling that someone is worthless
    • synonym: disdain, scorn
    • example: She looked at him with contempt after he lied to her, although she used to trust him.

  33. prey - n./v.

    • paraphrase: an animal hunted for food
    • synonym: victim, target
    • example: The lion hunts its prey at night when visibility is low.

  34. personnel - n.

    • paraphrase: people employed in an organization
    • synonym: staff, employees
    • example: The company hired new personnel to handle the increased workload, whereas the old team was overworked.

  35. adhere - v.

    • paraphrase: to stick firmly
    • synonym: stick, cling
    • example: The label didn’t adhere properly to the bottle, which made it hard to read.

  36. prescription - n.

    • paraphrase: a doctor’s written order for medicine
    • synonym: order, directive
    • example: You need a prescription to buy this medicine, although some drugs are available over the counter.

  37. sight - n.

    • paraphrase: the ability to see
    • synonym: vision, view
    • example: The sunset was a beautiful sight, which made everyone stop and take photos.

  38. promising - adj.

    • paraphrase: showing signs of future success
    • synonym: hopeful, encouraging
    • example: The young athlete is very promising, although he still needs more training.

  39. raw - adj.

    • paraphrase: not cooked or processed
    • synonym: uncooked, natural
    • example: Eating raw vegetables is healthy, whereas fried food can be unhealthy.

  40. rosy - adj.

    • paraphrase: optimistic or pink in color
    • synonym: bright, hopeful
    • example: Her rosy cheeks showed she had been outside in the cold.

  41. district - n.

    • paraphrase: an area of a country or city
    • synonym: region, zone
    • example: The school district improved its facilities, which pleased parents and students.

  42. dwarf - n./v.

    • paraphrase: a very small person or thing
    • synonym: miniature, tiny
    • example: The new skyscraper dwarfs all other buildings in the city.

  43. immense - adj.

    • paraphrase: extremely large
    • synonym: huge, enormous
    • example: The project required immense effort, but the results were worth it.

  44. contemporary - adj.

    • paraphrase: modern or from the same time
    • synonym: modern, current
    • example: Contemporary art can be hard to understand, whereas classical art is more straightforward.

  45. exaggerate - v.

    • paraphrase: to make something seem larger or better
    • synonym: overstate, amplify
    • example: He tends to exaggerate his achievements, which makes people doubt his stories.

  46. treaty - n.

    • paraphrase: a formal agreement between countries
    • synonym: agreement, pact
    • example: The treaty was signed to promote peace, although conflicts still arose.

  47. drag - v.

    • paraphrase: to pull something with effort
    • synonym: pull, haul
    • example: She dragged the heavy box across the room, which took a lot of effort.

  48. parliament - n.

    • paraphrase: a government law-making body
    • synonym: congress, assembly
    • example: The parliament passed the new law, whereas some citizens protested against it.

  49. odd - adj.

    • paraphrase: strange or unusual
    • synonym: weird, peculiar
    • example: It’s odd that he didn’t call, because he usually checks in every day.

  50. session - n.

    • paraphrase: a meeting or period of activity
    • synonym: meeting, period
    • example: The training session was long, but it helped everyone learn the new software.

单词列表

fee, charge
uncertain, provisional
launch, begin
medically
integrate, combine
path, track
scholar, researcher
air, circulate
stiff, inflexible
spending, cost
weak, exposed
keep back, retain
differentiate, separate
save, keep
thankfulness, appreciation
command, order
gulp, consume
accuracy, exactness
gather, assemble
guarantee, protect
total, sum
guarantee, promise
fit, match
measurable, quantitative
cereal, seed
tough, demanding
reviewer, analyst
care, warning
obey, follow
logical, practical
show, exhibit
disdain, scorn
victim, target
staff, employees
stick, cling
order, directive
vision, view
hopeful, encouraging
uncooked, natural
bright, hopeful
region, zone
miniature, tiny
huge, enormous
modern, current
overstate, amplify
agreement, pact
pull, haul
congress, assembly
weird, peculiar
meeting, period