180. antithesis : contrast; direct opposite of or to
This tyranny was the antithesis of all that he had hoped for, and he fought it with all his strength.
182. apathetic : indifferent采集者退散
He felt apathetic about the conditions he had observed and did not care to fight against them.
183. apathy : lack of caring; indifference
A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote.
187. aphasia : loss of speech due to injury or illness
After the automobile accident, the victim had periods of aphasia when he could not speak at all or could only mumble incoherently.
188. aphorism : pithy maxim
An aphorism differs from an adage in that it is more philosophical or scientific.
193. apogee : highest point
When the moon in its orbit is furthest away from the earth, it is at its apogee.
195. apostate : one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs
Because he switched from one party to another, his former friends shunned him as an apostate.
196. apothecary : druggist
In Holland, apothecaries still sell spices as well as ointments and pills.
198. apotheosis : deification; glorification
The Roman empress Livia envied the late emperor his apotheosis; she hopedthat on her death she, too, would be exalted to the rank of a god.
200. apparition : ghost; phantom
Hamlet was uncertain about the identity of the apparition that had appeared and spoken to him.
201. appease : pacify; soothe
We have discovered that, when we try to appease our enemies, we encourage them to make additional demands.
202. appellation : name; title
He was amazed when the witches hailed him with his correct appellation.
203. append : attach
I shall append this chart to my report.
204. application : diligent attention; apply
Pleased with how well Tom had whitewashed the fence, Aunt Polly praised him for his application.
205. apposite : appropriate; fitting
He was always able to find the apposite phrase, the correct expression for every occasion.
206. appraise : estimate the value of
It is difficult to appraise old paintings; it is easier to call them priceless.
207. appreciate : be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
Little Orphan Annie truly appreciated the stocks Daddy Warbucks ave her, w
hose value appreciated considerably over the years.
208. apprehend : arrest ; dread; perceive
The police will apprehend the culprit and convict him before long.
209. apprehensive : fearful; discerning
His apprehensive glances at the people who were walking in the street revealed his nervousness.
210. apprise : inform
When he was apprised of the dangerous weather conditions, he decided to postpone his trip.
211. approbation : approval
Wanting her parents regard, she looked for some sign of their approbation
212. appropriate : acquire; take possession of for ones own use
The ranch owners appropriated the lands that had originally been set aside
for the Indians use.
215. aptitude : fitness; talent
The counselor evaluated his aptitudes before advising him about the careerhe should follow.
222. arcade : a covered passageway, usually lined with shops
The arcade was popular with shoppers because it gave them protection from the summer sun and the winter rain.
223. arcane : secret; mysterious
What was arcane to us was clear to the psychologist.
226. archetype : prototype; primitive pattern
The Brooklyn Bridge was the archetype of the many spans that now connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey.
229. ardor : heat; passion; zeal
Katyas ardor was contagious; soon all her fellow demonstrators were busily making posters and handing out flyers, inspired by her ardent enthusiasm for the cause.
232. aria : operatic solo
At her Metropolitan Opera audition, Marian Anderson sang an aria from Norma.
233. arid : dry; barren
The cactus had adapted to survive in an arid environment.
234. aristocracy : hereditary nobility; privileged class
Americans have mixed feelings about hereditary aristocracy:
235. armada : fleet of warships
Queen Elizabeths navy was able to defeat the mighty armada that threatened the English coast.
236. aromatic : fragrant考试大论坛
Medieval sailing vessels brought aromatic herbs from China to Europe.
241. arrogance : pride, haughtiness
The arrogance of the nobility was resented by the middle class.
246. artisan : a manually skilled worker
Artists and artisans alike are necessary to the development of a culture.
247. artless : without guile; open and honest
Red Riding Hoods artless comment, Grandma, what big eyes you have! indicates the childs innocent surprises at her grandmothers changed appearance.
248. ascendancy : controlling influence
President Marcos failed to maintain his ascendency over Philippines.
251. ascribe : refer; attribute; assign
I can ascribe no motive for her acts.
258. aspersion : slanderous remark
Do not cast aspersions on her character.
259. aspirant : seeker after position or status
Although I am as aspirant for public office, I am not willing to accept the dictates of the party bosses.
260. aspiration : noble ambition
Youths aspirations should be as lofty as the stars.
261. assail : assault
He was assailed with questions after his lecture.
263. assent : agree; accept
It gives me great pleasure to assent to your request.
264. assert : state strongly or positively; insist on or demand recognition of .
When Jill asserted that nobody else in the junior class had such an early curfew, her parents Asserted themselves, telling her that if she didnt get home by nine oclock she would be grounded for the week.
266. assiduous : diligent
It took Rembrandt weeks of assiduous labor before he was satisfied with his portrait of his son.
267. assimilate : absorb; cause to become homogenous
The manner in which the United States was able to assimilate the hordes of immigrants during the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth centuries will always be a source of pride.
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