英文單字 2013 4/29~2013 5/3

單字筆記2013 4/29
單字1:fragile
來源:They carefully packed the fragile china into cartons.
定義:Easily broken

單字2:essence
來源:The essence of his long speech was that we must all work harder.
定義:That which makes a thing to be what it is

單字3:disqualify
來源:A presiding or participating employee may at any time disqualify himself.
定義:To debar

單字4:enlighten
來源:Can you enlighten me on this issue?
定義:To cause to see clearly

單字5:eliminate
來源:Our goal is to eliminate poverty.
定義:To separate and cast aside

單字筆記2013 4/30
單字1:federate
來源:Using the Bridge Federate is one of the approaches to interconnect HLA multiple federations.
定義:To league together

單字2:grievous
來源:a grievous railroad accident
定義:Creating affliction

單字3:idiom
來源:To pull one's leg is an idiom. "to pull one's leg"
定義:A use of words peculiar to a particular language

單字4:intersect
來源:A river intersects the plain.
定義:To cut through or into so as to divide

單字5:loot
來源:He is the stony-hearted expug, committed deep within him, despite all blandishments, to anarchy and loot.
定義:To plunder

單字筆記2013 5/1
單字1:memento
來源:My friend gave me his picture as a memento before going away.
定義:A souvenir

單字2:mercenary
來源:His action was prompted by mercenary motives.
定義:Greedy

單字3:nil
來源:My knowledge of the subject is practically nil.
定義:Nothing

單字4:nominal
來源:They pay a nominal fee.
定義:Trivial

單字5:opaque
來源:The method applies to both opaque and transparent objects.
定義:Impervious to light

單字筆記2013 5/2
單字1:pernicious
來源:Smoking is a pernicious habit.
定義:Tending to kill or hurt

單字2:regale
來源:They were regaled with tea and cakes.
定義:To give unusual pleasure

單字3:seethe
來源:The country was seething with political unrest.
定義:To be violently excited or agitated

單字4:sociable
來源:Adler was an outgoing, sociable kind of man.
定義:Inclined to seek company.

單字5:tarnish
來源:Air and moisture tarnish silver.
定義:To lessen or destroy the luster of in any way

單字筆記2013 5/3
單字1:tinge
來源:Her hair has a tinge of red.
定義:A faint trace of color

單字2:undermine
來源:The convicts undermined the prison wall and escaped.
定義:To subvert in an underhand way

單字3:volitive
來源:strong volitive faculty
定義:Exercising the will

單字4:stringent
來源:This instrument demands stringent specification.
定義:Rigid

單字5:supple
來源:It had simply made her sympathetic and supple.
定義:Easily bent


上課單字:
單字:governess
定義:a woman who governs


單字:pupil
定義:a child or young person in school or in the charge of a tutor or instructor

單字:hostel
定義:a chiefly British : a supervised institutional residence

        b : a supervised lodging for usually young travelers —called also youth hostel

單字:swap
定義:exchange


單字:proposal
定義:an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration

 

英文單字 2013 4/22~2013 4/26

單字筆記2013 4/22
單字1:foolery
來源:And now, you look here,' he added, suddenly changing his tone, 'we've had about enough of this foolery.
定義:Folly

單字2:havoc
來源:They had to rebuild their homes after the havoc of the hurricane.
定義:Devastation

單字3:lunar
來源:a lunar eclipse
定義:Pertaining to the moon

單字4:misuse
來源:It is wrong to misuse our natural resources.
定義:To maltreat

單字5:morality
來源:He is a man of strict morality.
定義:Virtue

單字筆記2013 4/23
單字1:overpower
來源:The robber was overpowered by the cop.
定義:To gain supremacy or victory over by superior power

單字2:reestablish
來源:The government tried to reestablish the national sense of common interests and purpose.
定義:To restore

單字3:seduce
來源:The warm weather seduced me away from my studies to go for a walk.
定義:To entice to surrender chastity

單字4:receivable
來源:Writing off an uncollectible account receivable
定義:Capable of being or fit to be received - often money

單字5:monotony
來源:I hate the monotony of work on the assembly line.
定義:A lack of variety

單字筆記2013 4/24
單字1:misbehavior
來源:His father whipped him for misbehavior.
定義:improper behavior

單字2:plenary
來源:A plenary meeting was held.
定義:Entire

單字3:refute
來源:The argument can not be refuted at the moment.
定義:To prove to be wrong

單字4:technique
來源:They need to learn modern management techniques.
定義:Manner of performance

單字5:trite
來源:He ended his lecture with a trite morality.
定義:Made commonplace by frequent repetition

單字筆記2013 4/25
單字1:propeller
來源:A piece of string has twisted round the propeller.
定義:One who or that which propels

單字2:ornate
來源:A complex, ornate design of intertwined floral, foliate, and geometric figures.
定義:Ornamented to a marked degree

單字3:preference
來源:A window seat is my preference.
定義:An object of favor or choice

單字4:misplace
來源:I often misplace something that she should have put away.
定義:To put into a wrong place

單字5:intoxicate
來源:How could she become intoxicated after only one glass of wine?
定義:To make drunk

單字筆記2013 4/26
單字1:oust
來源:oust a rival from the committee
定義:To eject

單字2:officiate
來源:He will officiate as chairman until a new one is appointed.
定義:To act as an officer or leader

單字3:hostility
來源:We had no hostility toward the new neighbor.
定義:Enmity

單字4:prefix
來源:To return to affixes, we may now note a few prefix forms currently enjoying popularity.
定義:To attach at the beginning

單字5:immerse
來源:He immersed his feet in water.
定義:To plunge or dip entirely under water or other fluid

英文單字 2013 4/15~2013 4/19

單字筆記2013 4/15
單字1:unbelief
來源:Hurriedly, with a look combining terror and unbelief, Sam Hawthorne snapped on a radio beside his desk.
定義:Doubt

單字2:vacate
來源:The squatters were ordered to vacate the premises.
定義:To leave

單字3:seize
來源:The police seized an escaping convict
定義:To catch or take hold of suddenly and forcibly

單字4:rearrange
來源:Can you rearrange our schedule?
定義:To arrange again or in a different order

單字5:prototype
來源:This simple device is the prototype of the commercial alternating current generator, or alternator.
定義:A work, original in character, afterward imitated in form or spirit

單字筆記2013 4/16
單字1:provocation
來源:They did not react to this provocation.
定義:An action or mode of conduct that excites resentment

單字2:ogre
來源:Madly the beanstalk tottered and swayed under the ogre's weight.
定義:A demon or monster that was supposed to devour human beings

單字3:omission
來源:The omission of "for" in this sentence is incorrect.
定義:Exclusion

單字4:menace
來源:He spoke with menace in his voice.
定義:A threat

單字5:livid
來源:livid bruises
定義:Black-and-blue, as contused flesh

單字筆記2013 4/17
單字1:indomitable
來源:a man of indomitable spirit
定義:Unconquerable

單字2:hinder
來源:Age hinders me from moving about.
定義:To obstruct

單字3:heedless
來源:Heedless of our advice, he went for a swim and drowned.
定義:Thoughtless

單字4:illiberal
來源:Expressing illiberal views may bring some politicians into temporary prominence.
定義:Stingy

單字5:illicit
來源:the illicit sale of liquor
定義:Unlawful

單字筆記2013 4/18
單字1:folklore
來源:The mother often told her children fairy tales and stories from folklore.
定義:The traditions, beliefs, and customs of the common people.

單字2:engross
來源:She was engrossed in her book.
定義:To occupy completely

單字3:diffusion
來源:Clouds cause the diffusion of light from the sun.
定義:Dispersion

單字4:corpulent
來源:Her father is too corpulent to play handball.
定義:Obese

單字5:beset
來源:We were beset by mosquitoes in the swamp.
定義:To attack on all sides

單字筆記2013 4/19
單字1:Amity
來源:Amity between the two nations will contribute to the prosperity of the region.
定義:Friendship

單字2:abed
來源:He had not been abed that night
定義:In bed; on a bed

單字3:deject
來源:Traveling in the desert, he met a woman standing alone and terribly dejected.
定義:To dishearten

單字4:demise
來源:the demise of a newspaper
定義:Death

單字5:emeritus
來源:Irving Babbitt Professor of Comparative Literature Emeritus
定義:Retired from active service but retained to an honorary position

英文單字 2013 4/8~2013 4/12

單字筆記2013 4/8
單字1:faulty
來源:We traced the trouble to a faulty transformer.
定義:Imperfect

單字2:festive
來源:The atmosphere is really festive and friendly.
定義:Merry

單字3:forgo
來源:She decided to forgo dessert for a few days.
定義:To deny oneself

單字4:haggard
來源:As she got older she got haggard.
定義:Worn and gaunt in appearance

單字5:hideous
來源:The criminal had committed hideous crimes.
定義:Appalling

單字筆記2013 4/9
單字1:immovable
來源:The entrance is blocked by an immovable rock.
定義:Steadfast

單字2:impel
來源:He said he had been impelled to crime by poverty.
定義:To drive or urge forward

單字3:imperative
來源:It is imperative to act now.
定義:Obligatory

單字4:imprudent
來源:It was imprudent of you to lend money to a stranger.
定義:Heedless

單字5:inactive
來源:lead an inactive life
定義:Inert

單字筆記2013 4/10
單字1:instructive
來源:The lecture was instructive and interesting.
定義:Conveying knowledge

單字2:judicious
來源:It would be judicious to remain silent.
定義:Prudent

單字3:negation
來源:All the deadly sins, indeed, have their own peculiar negation of beauty.
定義:The act of denying or of asserting the falsity of a proposition

單字4:outlast
來源:The political system will outlast most of us.
定義:To last longer than

單字5:panic
來源:Rumours of an imminent earthquake started a panic.
定義:A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering fear

單字筆記2013 4/11
單字1:recover
來源:Jane recovered her lost wallet.
定義:To regain

單字2:rapid
來源:He had a rapid recovery from his illness.
定義:Having great speed

單字3:sacrifice
來源:I could sacrifice a great deal for a cause.
定義:To make an offering of to deity, especially by presenting on an altar

單字4:separate
來源:They walked a mile together and then separated.
定義:To take apart

單字5:timorous
來源:Her expression disturbed him-sad, timorous, with a touch of defiant mischief.
定義:Lacking courage

單字筆記2013 4/12
單字1:variance
來源:variances in temperature
定義:Change

單字2:warlike
來源:He looked at me all over with a warlike eye, and I saw the challenge at his lips
定義:Belligerent

單字3:visual
來源:Primary school teachers use a lot of visual aids.
定義:Perceptible by sight

單字4:unnatural
來源:Her voice was a little strained, a little unnatural.
定義:Artificial

單字5:temerity
來源:And who in China would have the temerity to arrange such an encounter?
定義:Recklessness

英文單字 2013 4/1~2013 4/5

單字筆記2013 4/1
單字1:secondary
來源:Many older people still believe that women's careers are secondary.
定義:Less important or effective than that which is primary

單字2:parallel
來源:The street paralleled the railroad.
定義:To cause to correspond or lie in the same direction and equidistant in all parts

單字3:rankle
來源:His behavior rankles with me still.
定義:To produce irritation or festering

單字4:serviceable
來源:I wore serviceable boots.
定義:Durable

單字5:tireless
來源:be tireless in teaching
定義:Untiring

單字筆記2013 4/2
單字1:untimely
來源:The accident put an untimely end to the party.
定義:Unseasonable

單字2:vacuous
來源:The streets were almost vacuous.
定義:empty

單字3:wrangle
來源:They wrangled over what to do next.
定義:To maintain by noisy argument or dispute

單字4:vogue
來源:This hair style was brought into vogue by Hollywood stars.
定義:The prevalent way or fashion

單字5:odious
來源:His behavior was odious to her.
定義:Hatefu

單字筆記2013 4/3
單字1:oratory
來源:He roused the masses with his oratory.
定義:The art of public speaking

單字2:outdo
來源:She outdid him in mathematics.
定義:To surpass

單字3:peaceable
來源:Peaceable people keep out of quarrels.
定義:Tranquil

單字4:reunite
來源:Her attempts to reunite with her father may end very unhappily.
定義:To unite or join again, as after separation

單字5:winsome
來源:The offer is very winsome to us.
定義:attractive

單字筆記2013 4/4
單字1:troublesome
來源:He is a troublesome child
定義:Burdensome

單字2:undue
來源:She was reprimanded for putting undue pressure on her clients
定義:More than sufficient

單字3:endeavor
來源:He endeavored to streamline the plant organization.
定義:strive

單字4:abominate
來源:a politician who is revered by his supporters and abominated by his enemies
定義:To hate violently

單字5:congest
來源:The highway was congested with cars.
定義:To collect into a mass

單字筆記2013 4/5
單字1:demeanor
來源:I dislike his pompous demeanor.
定義:Deportment

單字2:devise
來源:He devised a new method of teaching writing.
定義:To invent

單字3:dissertation
來源:She wrote a dissertation on superrealism.
定義:Thesis

單字4:endear
來源:Her kindness endeared her to everyone.
定義:To cause to be loved

單字5:exotic
來源:We saw pictures of exotic birds from the jungle of Brazil.
定義:Foreign

英文單字 2013 3/25~2013 3/29

單字筆記2013 3/25
單字1:exhale
來源:He exhaled a billow of cigar smoke.
定義:To breathe forth

單字2:deform
來源:Her face was deformed by anger.
定義:To disfigure

單字3:desist
來源:The judge told the man to desist from threatening his wife.
定義:To cease from action

單字4:earnest
來源:Mrs. White is earnest about community work.
定義:Ardent in spirit and speech

單字5:dissolve
來源:Dissolve the tablet in water.
定義:To liquefy or soften, as by heat or moisture

單字筆記2013 3/26
單字1:detest
來源:We detest his constantly lying.
定義:To dislike or hate with intensity

單字2:contingent
來源:The isolation and co-optation of the capitalist classes in Germany meant that liberty as an ideal had no contingent link with capitalism, as had happened in Western Europe
定義:subject to chance or unseen effects : unpredictable

單字3:bellicose
來源:Bellicose hockey players who always seem to spend more time fighting than playing
定義:favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars

單字4:avow
來源:He avowed that he was guilty.
定義:To declare openly

單字5:circulate
來源:Rumour circulates rapidly.
定義:To disseminate

單字筆記2013 3/27
單字1:conspire
來源:People always conspire to keep the truth from me.
定義:To plot

單字2:frugal
來源:She's always frugal of her money.
定義:Economical

單字3:gamble
來源:He gambled heavily on the horses.
定義:To risk money or other possession on an event, chance, or contingency

單字4:harass
來源:I felt harassed by all the work at the office.
定義:To trouble with importunities, cares, or annoyances

單字5:immoral
來源:It's immoral to steal other people's ideas.
定義:Habitually engaged in licentious or lewd practices.

單字筆記2013 3/28
單字1:incomplete
來源:She gave an incomplete account of the incident.
定義:Lacking some element, part, or adjunct necessary or required

單字2:juggle
來源:juggle with balls
定義:To play tricks of sleight of hand.

單字3:kimono
來源:The essential kimono is an ankle-length gown with long, full sleeves and a V-neck
定義:A loose robe, fastening with a sash, the principal outer garment in Japan.

單字4:languid
來源:The illness made him feel languid
定義:Relaxed

單字5:massacre
來源:The German fascists massacred almost all the Jews in town.
定義:The unnecessary and indiscriminate killing of human beings

單字筆記2013 3/29
單字1:mimic
來源:The actor amused the audience by mimicking some well-known people.
定義:To imitate the speech or actions of

單字2:narrate
來源:The sailor narrated the story of his life to me in the tavern.
定義:To tell a story

單字3:oral
來源:An oral agreement is not enough; we must have a written promise.
定義:Uttered through the mouth

單字4:plebeian
來源:the craftsmen and plebeian inhabitants of the town
定義:Common


單字5:repulsive
來源:His behavior was repulsive.
定義:Grossly offensive

英文單字 2013 3/18~2013 3/22

單字筆記2013 3/18
單字1:fatuous
來源:the fatuous questions that the audience members asked after the lecture suggested to the oceanographer that they had understood little.
定義:Idiotic

單字2:gravity
來源:She does not know the gravity of her illness.
定義:Seriousness

單字3:hazard
來源:A soldier's life is full of hazards.
定義:Risk

單字4:ignoble
來源:To betray a friend is ignoble.
定義:Low in character or purpose

單字5:inborn
來源:She has an inborn talent for music.
定義:Implanted by nature

單字筆記2013 3/19
單字1:indigenous
來源:a plant indigenous to New Zealand
定義:Native

單字2:instill
來源:instill respect for the law in the younger generation
定義:To infuse

單字3:marine
來源:Seals and whales are marine animals.
定義:Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea

單字4:lucrative
來源:a lucrative investment
定義:Highly profitable

單字5:observant
來源:A careful driver is observant of the traffic rules.
定義:paying strict attention

單字筆記2013 3/20
單字1:ordeal
來源:The parents went through a terrible ordeal when their child was kidnapped.
定義:Anything that severely tests courage, strength, patience, conscience, etc.

單字2:outlaw
來源:He was accused of giving shelter to a hunted outlaw
定義:A habitual lawbreaker

單字3:palliate
來源:treatments that can palliate the painful symptoms of the disease
定義:To cause to appear less guilty

單字4:perusal
來源:That article deserves careful perusal.
定義:The act of reading carefully or thoughtfully

單字5:ravage
來源:The whole area was ravaged by forest fires.
定義:To lay waste by pillage, rapine, devouring, or other destructive methods

單字筆記2013 3/21
單字1:She visited the Regent of Hungary.
來源:regent
定義:n. One who is lawfully deputized to administer the government for the time being in
the name of the ruler

單字2:tantalize
來源:She was tantalized by the possibility of earning a lot of money quickly.
定義:to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach

單字3:sufferance
來源:I'm here on sufferance.
定義:Toleration

單字4:treble
來源:His wage is treble mine.
定義:Multiplied by three

單字5:unaffected
來源:the unaffected delight of a child
定義:Sincere

單字筆記2013 3/22
單字1:variable
來源:The weather here is variable.
定義:Having a tendency to change

單字2:verity
來源:the local tourist bureau is less concerned with the verity of the legend than the fact that it attracts visitors to the area
定義:the quality or state of being true or real

單字3:vitiate
來源:The impact of the film was vitiated by poor acting.
定義:to make faulty or defective

單字4:forcible
來源:The police had to make a forcible entry into the house.
定義:Violent

單字5:foretell
來源:We can't foretell how the world will end.
定義:To predict


上課單字:
單字:paradox
定義:a tenet contrary to received opinion


單字:metaphor
定義:an object, activity, or idea treated as a metaphor

單字:abolish
定義:to end the observance or effect of

單字:caricature
定義:1: exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics

        2: a representation especially in literature or art that has the qualities of caricature 

單字:synchronize
定義:to happen at the same time

 

英文單字 2013 3/11~2013 3/15

單字筆記2013 3/11
單字1:trivial
來源:Don't waste your time on these trivial things.
定義:of little worth or importance

單字2:tiresome
來源:She can be a very tiresome child at times.
定義:Wearisome

單字3:tenant
來源:Do you own the house or are you a tenant?
定義:An occupant

單字4:symmetrical
來源:A new house of any size was now almost invariably symmetrical.
定義:Well-balanced

單字5:taciturn
來源:Disinclined to conversation
定義:temperamentally disinclined to talk

單字筆記2013 3/12
單字1:subjugate
來源:The emperor's armies subjugated the surrounding lands.
定義:to bring under control and governance as a subject

單字2:submerge
來源:Torrents of water rushed down the mountain and submerged the farmland.
定義:To place or plunge under water

單字3:succulent
來源:a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
定義:Juicy

單字4:solvent
來源:They need the money to stay solvent.
定義:Having sufficient funds to pay all debts.

單字5:reverent
來源:They all maintained a reverent silence.
定義:Humble

單字筆記2013 3/13
單字1:reassure
來源:The coach's confidence reassured the whole team.
定義:To give new confidence

單字2:recapture
來源:The soldiers recaptured their trench.
定義:To capture again

單字3:reck
來源:He little recked what might happen.
定義:To have a care or thought for

單字4:prolong
來源:People have all along been seeking to prolong life.
定義:To extend in time or duration

單字5:acid
來源:Some acids burn holes in wood and cloth.
定義:A sour substance

單字筆記2013 3/14
單字1:acquaint
來源:Philip became acquainted with Kathy.
定義:To make familiar or conversant

單字2:absorb
來源:Cotton gloves absorb sweat.
定義:To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water

單字3:baffle
來源:He tried hard to baffle our plan.
定義:To foil or frustrate.

單字4:bide
來源:Bide here for a while.
定義:To await

單字5:brittle
來源:This material is highly brittle.
定義:Fragile

單字筆記2013 3/15
單字1:drowsy
來源:These tablets will make you drowsy.
定義:Heavy with sleepiness

單字2:diurnal
來源:a love as constant and certain as the diurnal tides
定義:having a daily cycle

單字3:eject
來源:The police ejected the noisy group from the restaurant.
定義:To expel

單字4:embark
來源:They embarked on a campaign to get people to vote.
定義:To make a beginning in some occupation or scheme.

單字5:cruiser
來源:We embarked on a cruiser.
定義:a vehicle that cruises


上課單字:
單字:rosary
定義:often capitalized : a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of meditation on usually five sacred mysteries during recitation of five decades of Hail Marys of which each begins with an Our Father and ends with a Gloria Patri

 

單字:mosaic
定義:a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns; also : the process of making it

單字:predecessor
定義:one that precedes; especially : a person who has previously occupied a position or office to which another has succeeded

單字:emeritus
定義:one retired from professional life but permitted to retain as an honorary title the rank of the last office held

單字:anthropologist
定義:the science of human beings; especially : the study of human beings and their ancestors through time and space and in relation to physical character, environmental and social relations, and culture

 

英文單字 2013 3/4~2013 3/8

單字筆記2013 3/4
單字1:affiliate
來源:Although they are seperate companies,Xbox is an affiliate of Microsoft.
定義:an affiliated person or organization

單字2:prompt
來源:I need this report urgently,so I would appreciate a prompt reply.
定義:of or relating to prompting actors

單字3:consultant
來源:The company hired a markeing consultant to help promote the new product.
定義:one who consults another

單字4:fantastic
來源:Going to the beach on such a hot day was a fantastic idea.
定義:based on fantasy

單字5:constructive
來源:John is very constructive with his time and is always doing something.
定義:declared such by judicial construction or interpretation

單字筆記2013 3/5
單字1:intimate
來源:Gus and Judy had an intimate dinner on their first date.
定義:marked by a warm friendship developing through long association

單字2:solid
來源:I have a solid reason why I'm not able to attend the meeting.
定義:sound <solid reasons>

單字3:facial
來源:One way to relax is to get a facial done at a salon.
定義:a facial treatment

單字4:pit
來源:The soldiers dug a pit to trap their enemies.
定義:a hole, shaft, or cavity in the ground

單字5:noble
來源:The American eagle is a noble bird that stands for strength and freedom.
定義:of high birth or exalted rank

單字筆記2013 3/6
單字1:chirp
來源:On a warm summer's morning,I can hear the birds chirping outside my window.
定義:the characteristic short sharp sound especially of a small bird or insect

單字2:razor
來源:The best way for a man to shave his beard is by using a sharp razor.
定義: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair

單字3:wool
來源:After a sheep is shaved,its hair is used to make soft wool.
定義: the soft wavy or curly usually thick undercoat of various hairy mammals and especially the sheep made up of a matrix of keratin fibers and covered with minute scales

單字4:jet lag
來源:Gary suffered from jet lag after he arrived back from New York to Taiwan.
定義:a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through
     several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body

單字5:tolerate
來源:I cannot tolerate your bad manners.
定義:to endure or resist the action of (as a drug or food) without serious side effects or discomfort

單字筆記2013 3/7
單字1:mistrust
來源:I mistrust your promises.
定義:a lack of confidence

單字2:monarchy
來源:Britain is a constitutional monarchy.
定義:a nation or state having a monarchical government

單字3:incite
來源:He was charged with inciting people to rebel.
定義:to move to action

單字4:enact
來源:Several bills were enacted at the end of this session of Parliament.
定義:to establish by legal and authoritative act; specifically : to make (as a bill) into law

單字5:demerit
來源:Students are given demerits if they arrive late for classes.
定義:a : a quality that deserves blame or lacks merit : fault, defect
     b : lack of merit

單字筆記2013 3/8
單字1:deceive
來源:I deceived him and he found it out.
定義:To mislead by or as by falsehood.

單字2:contusion
來源:He suffered multiple contusions of the leg.
定義:injury to tissue usually without laceration

單字3:constrict
來源:to make narrow or draw together
定義:The drug is used to constrict blood vessels.

單字4:conjunction
來源:The cause of the accident is the conjunction of technical and managerial factors.
定義:The state of being joined together, or the things so joined.

單字5:breach
來源:Your action is a breach of the agreement.
定義:infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard

上課單字:
單字:carpool
定義:to participate in a car pool


單字:bewildering
定義:to cause to lose one's bearings


單字:bedazzle
定義:to confuse by a strong light


單字:castaway
定義:thrown away


單字:bewitched
定義:a : to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft

         b : to cast a spell over 

英文單字 2013 2/25~2013 3/1

單字筆記2013 2/25
單字1:turmoil
來源:The turmoil in Liberia led to economic disaster.
定義:a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion

單字2:insincerity
來源:Walls of insincerity,shifting eyes and vacancy vanished when I saw your face.
定義:not sincere : hypocritical

單字3:enchanting
來源:All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you.
定義:charming

單字4:function
來源:An HD video camera is one of the great function on my new cell phone.
定義:the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

單字5:strive
來源:Carrie always strives for excellence in her studies.
定義:to devote serious effort or energy

單字筆記2013 2/26
單字1:feast
來源:A Thanksgiving feast usually includes turkey,potatoes,and pumpkin pie.
定義:an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment

單字2:distinctive
來源:Angela has a distinctive style so her art is easy to recognize.
定義:serving to distinguish

單字3:drain
來源:Kate pulled the plug out of the tub so the water could drain.
定義:to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely

單字4:corded
來源:I can't check my e-mail now because I'm talking on a corded phone and can't get to my computer.
定義:bound, fastened, or wound about with cords

單字5:utilize
來源:We need to  utilize the art materials we already have before we purchase anything new.
定義:to make use of

單字筆記2013 2/27
單字1:unplug
來源:Martha had to unplug the kitchen sink herself after she heard how much it costs to hire a plumber.
定義:to remove an obstruction from

單字2:distraction
來源:There are too much distractions at home ,so I usually study in the university's library.
定義:the act of distracting or the state of being distracted; especially : mental confusion

單字3:refusal
來源:His refusal to help was really frustrating
定義:the act of refusing or denying

單字4:possess
來源:Different employees possess different skillls that all help to make our company successful.
定義:to have and hold as property

單字5:tremendous
來源:Adele is a British singer who has a tremendous singing voice.
定義:being such as may excite trembling or arouse dread, awe, or terror

單字筆記2013 2/28
單字1:lingo
來源:It's fun to use the local lingo.
定義:Language

單字2:stale
來源:Our advertisement is becoming stale.We need some fresh ideas.
定義:tasteless or unpalatable from age

單字3:grab
來源:The thief grabbed my bag and quickly ran off before I realized what had happened.
定義:to take or seize by or as if by a sudden motion or grasp

單字4:muffle
來源:They tried to muffle the noise.
定義:To deaden the sound of, as by wraps

單字5:diligence
來源:Nancy always works with a lot of diligence,carefully managing her time and working hard.
定義:persevering application : assiduity

單字筆記2013 3/1
單字1:amusement
來源:Everyone needs some amusements to help them relieve stress.
定義:a means of amusing or entertaining

單字2:pest
來源:I found several pests eating my house plants.
定義:an epidemic disease associated with high mortality

單字3:operation
來源:The company firm may be small, but it is a successful operation.
定義:performance of a practical work or of something involving the practical application of principles or processes

單字4:cultivate
來源:This land is too poor to cultivate for growing corn.
定義:to prepare or prepare and use for the raising of crops; also : to loosen or break up the soil about

單字5:inconsistency
來源:There are too many inconsistencies in their work,so it will have to be done again.
定義:an instance of being inconsistent

上課單字:
單字:suffix
定義:an affix occurring at the end of a word, base, or phrase


單字:disease
定義:a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms

單字:disadvantage
定義:loss or damage especially to reputation, credit, or finances

單字:anxiety
定義:a : painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill

         b : fearful concern or interest

         c : a cause of anxiety  

單字:impair
定義:to damage or make worse by or as if by diminishing in some material respect <his health was impaired by overwork> <the strike seriously impaired community services>

英文單字 2013 2/18~2013 2/22

單字筆記2013 2/18
單字1:cottage
來源:Sarah lives in a small cottage in the countryside of Cotswolds,England.
定義:the dwelling of a farm laborer or small farmer

單字2:buffet
來源:The problem wiht all-you-can-eat buffets is that people often eat too much.
定義:1: a blow especially with the hand
     2: something that strikes with telling force

單字3:powder
來源:To give chicken a crispy skin,you can roll it in tapioca powder and then fry it.
定義:to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder

單字4:genuine
來源:This ring looks like it is made of genuine silver.
定義:actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character

單字5:raisin
來源:Raisins can be made from almost any kind of grape.
定義:a grape of any of several varieties that has been dried in the sun or by artificial heat

單字筆記2013 2/19
單字1:slice
來源:Try a slice of this pizza.It's the best I've ever tasted!
定義:to stir or spread with a slice

單字2:cozy
來源:I love your house.It's so cozy and beautiful!
定義:enjoying or affording warmth and ease

單字3:appeal
來源:Mia appealed to Rick's love of pancakes in exchange for borrowing his car.
定義:a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court

單字4:director
來源:Mr.Steven is director of the school board and makes all the final decisions.
定義:the head of an organized group or administrative unit

單字5:fancy
來源:Harry took Kristy to a fancy restaurant for their wedding anniversary.
定義:dependent or based on fancy

單字筆記2013 2/20
單字1:extraordinary
來源:Seeing a falling star is an extraordinary experience.
定義:going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary

單字2:fund
來源:The new school library project  will be funded by the local businesses.
定義:a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective

單字3:practical
來源:John became a manager because of his practical experience as a leader.
定義:of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal

單字4:emerging
來源:Some western countries are giving help to emerging democracies like Libya and Sudan.
定義:emergent

單字5:airline
來源:Delta Air is the world's largest ariline with nearly 750 airplanes in service.
定義:an air transportation system including its equipment, routes, operating personnel, and management

單字筆記2013 2/21
單字1:scarce
來源:When we traveled through the Mojave Desert,we realized just how scarce water was.
定義:deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand : not plentiful or abundant

單字2:dispute
來源:My roomate and I never have any disputes because we get along very well.
定義:to engage in argument

單字3:fare
來源:Taxi fares in New York are much more expensive than they are in Taipei.
定義:the price charged to transport a person

單字4:correspond
來源:Even though Romeo can't visit Juliet,he still finds time to correspond with her every day.
定義:to communicate with a person by exchange of letters

單字5:seal
來源:The paperwork must be stamped by an official seal.
定義:a seal that is a symbol or mark of office

單字筆記2013 2/22
單字1:post
來源:Your post on the Internet about organic food was very interesting.
定義:publish, announce, or advertise by or as if by use of a placard

單字2:aggressive
來源:A successful business person has to be aggressive enough to get ahead.
定義:tending toward or exhibiting aggression

單字3:starvation
來源:A person will die of starvation after about a week without food.
定義:the state of being starved

單字4:compound
來源:Brian's money problems were compunded by his recent job loss.
定義:to add to

單字5:unfavorable
來源:Our baseball game was canceled because of unfavorable weather.
定義:not propitious

上課單字:
單字:diameter
定義:the length of a straight line through the center of an object


單字:applicant
定義:one who applies


單字:mysterious
定義:of, relating to, or constituting mystery


單字:miraculous
定義:of the nature of a miracle


單字:genesis
定義:the origin or coming into being of something