Feng+Guo

1, Accurate (adjective)
====Conforming exactly or almost exactly to factor to a standard or performing with total accuracy. ==== ====(Of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ====

A word picture of a person's appearance and character
====Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture ====

An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
====The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance ====

12, streetwise (adjective)
====Having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment ====

A conventional or formulaic conception or image
====E.g.: Regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding. ====

Intentionally conceived
====Knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts ====

17, diarrhea (noun)
====Frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor ====

Affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
====<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">E.g.: The speech predicated the fitness of the candidate to be President ====

<span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">1. Pursue v carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The country has always pursued a policy of peace. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">We will pursue the subject of discussion tomorrow. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: engage <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Entrant n any new participant in some activity <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He applied for entrant to university 3 years ago. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The winning entrant received tickets to the theatre. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: newcomer <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">3. Straightforward adj without concealment or deception; honest. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">She gave me a straightforward answer. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">People should be straightforward in all his business affairs. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: aboveboard <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. Profound adj s <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">howing intellectual penetration or emotional depths. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I give you my profound thanks for saving my life. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He has a profound knowledge of mathematics. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: deep <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">5. Breakdown n <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">His warning came after the breakdown of talks in London. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">His remarks led to the breakdown of talks between the staff and the management. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: dislocation <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">6. Duration n the period of time during which something continues. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Earthquake damage and duration increased. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: continuance <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">7. Bureau n an administrative unit of government. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The weather bureau makes daily reports on weather conditions. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">the Census Bureau. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: agency <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">8. Alleviate vt provide physical relief, as from pain. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">This pill will alleviate your headaches. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: relieve <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">9. Impervious adj not admitting of passage or capable of being affected. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He remained impervious to all Nell’s sulks and blandishments. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He was completely impervious to criticism. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: imperviable <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">10. Desirable adj worth having or seeking or achieving. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">My desire for a desirable house will come true in the near future. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Some reasonable adjustments seem desirable. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: undesirable

<span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">1. Defer vt hold back to a later time. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The department deferred the decision for six months. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">We wish to defer our decision until next week. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: postpone <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">2. Cyclical adj recurring in cycles. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The object is no longer in cyclical motion. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Interest rate generally fluctuates in a cyclical manner <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: cyclic <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">3. Idle adj not in action or at work. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The tongue of idle persons is never idle. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: bone-lazy <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">4. Fraction n a small part or item forming a piece of a whole. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The car missed me by a fraction of an inch. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The cost is only a fraction of his salary. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: small portion <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">5. Esteem vt the condition of being honored. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">No one esteems your father more than I do. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Honesty is held in high esteem. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: respect <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">6. Distress n psychological suffering. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Nothing could alleviate his distress. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The death of his wife caused him great distress. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: hurt <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">7. Enlist n as of aid, help, services, or support. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Can I enlist your help in raising the money? <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: engage <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">8. Rhythm n the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The piece has a fast rhythm. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">His poem has a pleasing rhythm. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: beat <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">9. Philosophy n a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He believed in the philosophy of Russell. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I can't sum up his whole philosophy in one sentence. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: doctrine <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">10. Irrationality n the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Both economic rationality and irrationality have achieved dialectical unity and can complement each other. <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">S: unreason

<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">1. clarify vt make clear and (more) comprehensible, <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> Can you clarify this long sentence? <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The cool autumn wind clarified my mind. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: elucidate <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">2. concise adj expressing much in few words. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> I gave a concise answer about this. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: simple <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">3. negotiate v discuss the terms of an arrangement. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> We've decided to negotiate a loan with them. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The government negotiated with the opposition party over the new law. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: negociate <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">4. permanent adj continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The coat gives permanent protection against heavy rain. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> He is one of our permanent employees. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: lasting <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">5. exempt vt grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> His bad eyesight exempted him from military service. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> She exempted me from the exam. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: relieve <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">6. antitrust adj of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> Antitrust authorities must investigate the effect and purpose of an agreement to determine its legality. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> antitrust laws. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: antimonopoly <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">7. violate vt fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The country violates the international agreements. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The bus driver violated the traffic regulation. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: break <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">8. restraint n the of act controlling by restraining someone or something; discipline in personal and social activities <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> His affections were kept under continual restraint. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> He was a model of polite restraint. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">S: control <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">9. conspiracy n a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The men were found guilty of conspiracy to murder. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> He was charged <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> to suborn witnesses. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: confederacy <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> 10. explicit adj precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> It's an explicit statement. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> She was quite explicit about why she left. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: expressed.

<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">1. enthusiasm n a feeling of excitement <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The speech aroused the enthusiasm of the students. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> One of his many enthusiasms is a great fondness of eastern music. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: exuberance <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">2. formalize vt make formal or official. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> We formalized the appointment and gave him a title. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: formalize <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">3. wrest vt obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The rebels tried to wrest control of the town from government forces. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The officer managed to wrest the gun from his grasp. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: seize <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">4. snap vt break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The branch suddenly snapped. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The weight of fish snapped the fishing rod in two. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: crack <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">5. stalk n material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> She trimmed the stalks of the tulips before putting them in a vase. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: chaff <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">6. enclosure n something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> I received your enclosure with gratitude. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: inclosure <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">7. shovel n a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> He was working with a pick and shovel. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: hand tool <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">8. captive n a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> The captives are wearing chains. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: prisoner <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">9. awkward adj lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> She is an awkward girl. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> John is so shy and awkward that everyone notices him. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">S: gawky <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;">10. bellow v shout loudly and without restraint. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> We could hear he was bellowing commands to his troops. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> He bellowed with pain when the tooth was pulled out. <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S: bawl