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vob 12

1.Word:thrust

part of speech: v

definition: to push something suddenly or violently in a particular direction

pictograph/first language: 猛力推，刺

use in a sentence: The women thrust others aside to get on the bus.

 2Word: expansion Part of speech: noun Definition: the process of becoming greater in size, number, or amount. First language: 膨胀 Use in a sentence: The company has abandoned plans for further expansion.

  3Word:buckled

part of speech:v

definition: to fasten with a buckle

pictograph/first language: 扣紧

use in a sentence:Make sure that you’ve buckled your set belt before you start car.

 4Word: subdue Part of speech: verb Definition: to put down by force or authority First language: 制服 Use in a sentence: He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears. 

 5Word:irreparable

part of speech:adj

definition: too bad to be corrected or repaired

pictograph/first language: 不可修复的

use in a sentence:The damage done to the car was irreparable.

  6Word:satisfaction

part of speech:n

definition: 满意

pictograph/first language:满意

use in a sentence:I gave their service a good rating to show my satisfaction.

  7Word: distinction Part of speech: noun Definition: A distinction between similar things is a difference. First language: 差别 Use in a sentence: There are obvious distinctions between the two wine-making areas.

  8Word: reissue Part of speech: verb Definition: If something such as a book, CD, or film is reissued after it has not been available for some time, it is published or produced again. First language: 重新发行 Use in a sentence: Her novels have just been reissued with eye-catching new covers.

  9.Word:aesthetic

part of speech:adj

definition: of or relating to art or beauty

pictograph/first language: 美学的

use in a sentence:To someone with a strong aesthetic sense, this painting isn’t weird, it’s beautiful.

  10Word:delectable

part of speech:adj

definition: very pleasant to taste or smell.

pictograph/first language: 令人愉悦的

use in a sentence:Wow, that food looks delectable.

   11Word: controversial Part of speech: adj Definition: If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval. First language: 有争议的 Use in a sentence: Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries.

 12Word:interaction

part of speech:n

definition: a mutual or reciprocal action

pictograph/first language: 互动交流

use in a sentence:They enjoy their interaction with each other on the stage.

  13Word:refined

part of speech:adj

definition: having or showing the good education

pictograph/first language: 优雅的

use in a sentence:The model has a refined, pure appearance.

  14Word:cassette

part of speech:n

definition: a thin case that hold audio

pictograph/first language: 磁带盒，录像带

use in a sentence:People used to play music with cassette.

  15Word:ancestry

part of speech:n

definition: a person’s ancestors

pictograph/first language: 血统

use in a sentence:James can trace his ancestry back to England.

  16Word:shingle

part of speech:n

definition: a small, thin piece of building material

pictograph/first language: 木瓦

use in a sentence:some of the shingles on the roof of our house.

  17Word:prohibitively

part of speech:adv

definition: to a prohibitive

pictograph/first language:禁止地

use in a sentence:Hunting laws here are prohibitively restrictive.

  18Word:semiarid

part of speech:adj

definition: somewhat arid.

pictograph/first language:半干旱的

Use in a sentence:olive three can grow on semiarid areas with little rainfall.

 19Word: booty Part of speech: noun Definition: Booty is a collection of valuable things stolen from a place, especially by soldiers after a battle. First language: 赃物 Use in a sentence: Troops destroyed the capital and confiscated many works of art as war booty.

20Word: susceptible Part of speech: adj Definition: If you are susceptible to a disease or injury, you are very likely to be affected by it First language: 易受感染的 Use in a sentence: Walking with weights makes the shoulders very susceptible to injury.

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vob 11

1Word:accusation

part of speech:n

definition: a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

pictograph/first language: 谴责

use in a sentence:The accusation from different people make me depressed.

 2Word:gulp

part of speech:v

definition: to ear or swallow quickly or in large amounts

pictograph/first language: 吞咽

use in a sentence: she drank up a cup of milk in one gulp.

  3Word:specialized

part of speech:adj

definition: 专业的

pictograph/first language:made or use for one particular purpose, job,

use in a sentence: They used specialized equipment find the problem.

 4Word:dazzling

part of speech:adj

definition: amazingly impressive;

pictograph/first language: 耀眼的

use in a sentence:The early morning light created a dazzling scene in the forest.

 5Word:congress

part of speech:n

definition: a formal meeting or series of meeting for discussion between representatives.

pictograph/first language: 国会

use in a sentence:This is the place where the congress members would have a meeting.

 6Word:congested

part of speech:adj

definition: too full or crowed with something

pictograph/first language: 拥挤的

use in a sentence:The roads were congested with rush-hour traffic.

 7Word:accordion

part of speech:n

definition: a kind of musical

pictograph/first language: 手风琴

use in a sentence: Bob has mastered the accordion after 10 years of playing.

 8Word:dieter

part of speech:n

definition: a person who is trying to lose weight

pictograph/first language:节食者

use in a sentence:I don’t want to be a dieter anymore.

 9Word:catalyze

part of speech:v

definition: change by catalysis or cause to catalyze

pictograph/first language: 催化，促进

use in a sentence:The juice can help you catalyze your stomach

 10Word:decent

part of speech:adj

definition: acceptable to people in a particular situation

pictograph/first language: 体面的

use in a sentence:The decent gentleman enjoys his leisure time with and cigar.

 11Word:supervised

part of speech:v

definition: to be in charge of somebody

pictograph/first language: 监督；指导

use in a sentence:My mother supervised me to make sure that i was studying

 12Word:pulp

part of speech:n

definition: the inner,juice part of a fruit or vegetable

pictograph/first language: 果肉

use in a sentence:I squeeze the fruit’s pulp into the juice.

 13Word:viscous

part of speech:adj

definition: thick or sticky: not flowing easily

pictograph/first language: 粘稠的

use in a sentence:The viscous honey dripped down slowly.

 14Word:chivalry

part of speech:n

definition: idea qualities expected of a knight

pictograph/first language:骑士精神

use in a sentence:One principle of chivalry is to protect the old and the young

 15Word:pitcher

part of speech:n

definition: a container with a lip and handle that is used for holding and pouring out liquids

pictograph/first language: 投手

use in a sentence:The pitcher throws the ball away with his best effort.

 16Word:prototypical

part of speech:adj

definition: having the typical qualities of a particular group or kind of person or thing: very typical

pictograph/first language: 典型的

use in a sentence:She was a prototypical Japanese schoolgirl, uniform and all.

 17Word:dispense with

part of speech:phr

definition: give uo what is not strictly needed

pictograph/first language: 免除，省却

use in a sentence:We can dispense with your services take your stuff and go!

 18Word:dampen

part of speech:vi

definition: to make something less strong or active

pictograph/first language: 变潮湿，沮丧

use in a sentence:The heavy rain dampened the little boy’s spirits for going out.

 19Word:bond

part of speech:n

definition: something that form a connection between people or groups

pictograph/first language: 凝聚力

use in a sentence:Family member have a strong bond.

 20Word:arrange

part of speech:vt

definition: to move and organize into a particular order or position

pictograph/first language: 整理

use in a sentence: I can arrange my toys so that they all fit in a box.

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vob 10

1Word:stipend

part of speech:n

definition: a usually small amount if money that is paid regularly to someone.

pictograph/first language: 奖学金

use in a sentence:My company give me a stipend to cover my expensive while i go to business school.

 2Word:depict

part of speech:v

definition: to show in a picture

pictograph/first language: 绘画

use in a sentence: The girl drawing depicts a house .

 3Word:rip

part of speech:n

definition: to tear, split,o open quickly

pictograph/first language: 撕裂

use in a sentence: I ripped both the red envelop and the money.

 4Word:duplicates

part of speech:n

definition: something that is exactly the same as something else.

pictograph/first language: 完全一样

use in a sentence:The twin brothers looks like duplicates.

 5Word: excel

part of speech:v

definition: to be better than others

pictograph/first language: 胜出

use in a sentence:The red man excels in running

 6Word:lettuce

part of speech:n

definition: a plant that has large leaves

pictograph/first language: 生菜

use in a sentence:Lettuce is a plant with large green leaves.

 7Word:arboreal

part of speech:adj

definition: living in in often found in trees

pictograph/first language: 栖息在树上的

use in a sentence:The sloth loves his tree.

 8Word:cyclones

part of speech:n

definition: storm with very high winds that turn around an area of low pressure

pictograph/first language: 旋风

use in a sentence:The lower air pressure in the area increases the possibility of cyclones forming.

 9Word:monument

part of speech:n

definition: a building that is important because of when it was built because of some history.

pictograph/first language: 纪念碑

use in a sentence:This monument of Christ is located in Rio de Jeneiro.

 10Word:extensive

part of speech:adj

definition: large in amount , area

pictograph/first language: 广阔的

use in a sentence: The city was hit by extensive flooding.

 11Word:celebrated

part of speech:v

definition: know and praised by many people

pictograph/first language: 著名的

use in a sentence:She is a celebrated actress.

 12Word:disposition

part of speech:n

definition: the usual attitude or mood of person or animal

pictograph/first language: 性情，性格

use in a sentence:He has an unhealthy disposition, he gets angry so easily.

 13Word:journalistic

part of speech:adj

definition: of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism

pictograph/first language: 新闻业的

use in a sentence:He was quite skilled at journalistic event coverage.

 14Word:furry

part of speech:adj

definition: covered

pictograph/first language: 毛皮的

use in a sentence:I want ti take the cutem furry puppy home!

 15Word:hypothesis

part of speech:n

definition: an idea that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion

pictograph/first language: 假设

use in a sentence:There is a hypothesis that there was only one whole continent.

  16Word:stately

part of speech:adj

definition: very impressive in appearance, manner, or size

pictograph/first language: 雄伟的

use in a sentence:Hampton Court is a famouse English stately home.

 17Word:notoriously

part of speech:adv

definition: to a notorious degree

pictograph/first language: 众所周知的

use in a sentence:He is a notoriously people.

 18Word:elixir

part of speech:n

definition:a magical liquid that can cure illness or extend

pictograph/first language: 万能药

use in a sentence:This magic elixir will make you invisible.

 19Word:condense

part of speech:v

definition: to make shorter or smaller by removing parts that are less important

pictograph/first language: 压缩，精炼

use in a sentence:We condense all kinds of herbs into pill form.

 20Word:descend

part of speech:v

definition: to do down, to go or move from a higher to a lower place

pictograph/first language: 下降

use in a sentence:The elevator descends slowly to the ground floor.

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vob 9

1Word:identical

part of speech:adj

definition: coinciding exactly when superimposed

pictograph/first language: 同一的;完全同样的

use in a sentence: My opinion is identical with his. 

 2Word:acclaim

part of speech:v

definition: praise vociferously

pictograph/first language: 称赞;赞扬;

use in a sentence: She has been acclaimed for the TV drama 'Prime Suspect' 

 3Word:haphazardly

part of speech:adv

definition: in a random manner

pictograph/first language: 偶然地，随意地

use in a sentence: Or they haphazardly create theirs by modifying a sample plan. 

 4.Word:swath

part of speech:n

definition: a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)

pictograph/first language: 收割的刈痕，细长的列;

use in a sentence: Research on the Motions in Waves and Stability of the Motions for SwathShip 

 5.Word:oddity

part of speech:n

definition: a strange attitude or habit

pictograph/first language: 怪癖;奇特

use in a sentence: He must be an oddity, I think, said she.

 6.Word:geezer

part of speech:n

definition: a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric

pictograph/first language: 古怪的人，老头

use in a sentence: But that's an old geezer!

 7Word:plop

part of speech:n

definition: the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash

pictograph/first language: 扑通声，啪嗒声

use in a sentence: Another drop of water fell with a soft plop.

 8Word:agile

part of speech:adj

definition: moving quickly and lightly

pictograph/first language: 灵活的;灵巧的;

use in a sentence: At 20 years old he was not as agile as he is now.

 9Word:ascertain

part of speech:vt

definition: be careful or certain to do something

pictograph/first language: 弄清，确定，查明

use in a sentence: It's difficult to ascertain the coal deposits. 

 10.Word:encompass

part of speech:vt

definition: include in scope

pictograph/first language: 围绕，包围;

use in a sentence: His repertoire encompassed everything from Bach to Schoenberg.

 11.Word:folding

part of speech:adj

definition: able to be folded inti a smaller shape

pictograph/first language: 可折叠的

use in a sentence: When this folding bad is folded, you can carry in one hand.

 12Word:depict

part of speech:v

definition: to show in a picture,pating,photograph

pictograph/first language: miao hui, miao xie

use in a sentence: The little girl’s drawing depicts a house.

 13Word:predator

part of speech:n

definition: an animal that lives by skilling and eating other animals

pictograph/first language: lue duo zhe, shi rou dong wu

use in a sentence: Thw beer is the mail predator of the fish.

 14.Word:converged

part of speech:v

definition: to move towards each other and meet at a point

pictograph/first language:jiao hui, hui he

use in a sentence:  All the paths converged on a single point.

 15Word:judicious

part of speech:adj

definition: having or showing good judgment.

pictograph/first language:ming zhi de

use in a sentence: He is a judicious man.

 16Word:unsubstantiated

part of speech:adj

definition: not proven to be true

pictograph/first language:wei jing zheng shi de

use in a sentence: They say they saw aliens, but their story is still unsubstantiated.

 17Word:ancestor

part of speech:n

definition: a person who was in some’s family in past times,

pictograph/first language:zu xian, zu zong

use in a sentence:our ancestors looked kind of like monekys.

 18Word:inferiority

part of speech:n

definition: the quality of being a competitive disadvantage

pictograph/first language:xia ji, xia bu

use in a sentence: The inferiority of ‘paper’ to ‘scissors’ is well know.

 19Word:capacity

part of speech:n

definition: the largest amount of number that can be help of contained

pictograph/first language: rong laing, neng li

use in a sentence: The capacity of this cup is 2 liters.

 20Word:regime

part of speech:n

definition: a particular system of government

pictograph/first language:zheng quan

use in a sentence: The ruling regime has decided to change the country’s laws.

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Vob 7

1Word:detectable

part of speech:adj

definition: capable of being detected or found out.

pictograph/first language:可检测的

use in a sentence: A magnifying can make small things more detectable.

 2Word:elegance

part of speech:n

definition: a refined quality if gracefulness and good taste.

pictograph/first language: 典雅，精致

use in a sentence: Our first lady always displays elegance.

3Word:imperative

part of speech:n

definition:very urgent or important

pictograph/first language:命令，必要的

use in a sentence: It is important to call 911 if your house is on fire.

4Word: approximately

part of speech:adv

definition: imprecise but fairly close to correct

pictograph/first language:近似地，大约

use in a sentence: Pi is approximately equal to 3.1415.

5Word:versatile

part of speech:adj

definition:having many different uses

pictograph/first language：万能的，综合的

use in a sentence: This Swiss army is very versatile.

6Word:conversion

part of speech:n

definition:the act or process of changing from one from,state,etc,to another

pictograph/first language:兑换，转变，宗教，信仰

use in a sentence: The conversion rate of RMB to foreign currency is getting better gradually.

7Word:respiratory

part of speech:adj

definition:呼吸的

pictograph/first language:呼吸的

use in a sentence: Smoking is harmful to your respiratory system.

8Word:feverishly

part of speech:adv

definition:is a feverish manner

pictograph/first language:狂热地，兴奋地

use in a sentence: The visiting specators feverishly cheered for their team.

9Word:assessment

part of speech:n

definition:the act if making a judgment about something

pictograph/first language:评价；评估

use in a sentence: My assessment is that you are in good health.

10Word:ration

part of speech:v

definition:a particular amount of food that is given to  one person or animal for one day.

pictograph/first language:配给，定量供应

use in a sentence: Each child receives a ration of one bowl of cereal for breakfast.

11Word: immobilize

part of speech:v

definition:to keep （some thing or someone）from moving or woking

pictograph/first language:使固定，使不动

use in a sentence: Cars that violate parking laws will be immobilized.

12Word:harbor

part of speech:n

definition:a part of the ocean

pictograph/first language:海港，港口

use in a sentence: The harbor contains so many boats.

13Word:stubborn

part of speech:adj

definition:refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something

pictograph/first language:顽强的；倔强的

use in a sentence: Both of them are stubborn.

14Word: stipend

part of speech:n

definition:a usually small amount of money that is paid regularly to someone.

pictograph/first language:奖学金，津贴

use in a sentence: He have a lot of stipend.

15Word:depict

part of speech:v

definition:to show(someone or something) in a picture

pictograph/first language:描写，描绘

use in a sentence: The little girls drawing depicts a house.

16Word:canvas

part of speech:n

definition:a specially prepared piece of cloth on which a picture can be painted by an artist.

pictograph/first language:帆布，油画

use in a sentence: Why is this canvas blank?

17Word:rekindle

part of speech:v

definition:kindle anew,as of a fire

pictograph/first language:重新点燃

use in a sentence: I used the match to rekindle the fire.

18Word:colonized

part of speech:v

definition:to move into and live in as a new type of plant or animal.

pictograph/first language:开拓殖民地

use in a sentence: Europeans colonized Africa during the 17th century.

19Word:suspender

part of speech:n

definition:straps that are used for holding up pants and that go over a person’s shoulders

pictograph/first language:背带裤

use in a sentence: The shirtless man were suspenders.

20Word:folding

part of speech:adj

definition:able to be folder into a small

pictograph/first language:可折叠的

use in a sentence: When this folding bed is folded, you can carry it in one hand.

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Vob 6

1word：crave

part of speech:v

definition:have a craving, appetite, or great desire

pictograph/first language:渴望，渴求

use in a sentence: This man craved water.

 2word：orientation

part of speech:n

definition:he act of orienting

pictograph/first language:方向，定向

use in a sentence: I need to choose my orientation.

3word：Profound

part of speech:adj

definition:Of the greatest intensity;complete

pictograph/first language:深厚的，意义深远的

use in a sentence: Not all of your thoughts are profound.

4word：psyche

part of speech:n

definition:The immaterial of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

pictograph/first language:灵魂，心智

use in a sentence: May be one day you can feel your psyche.

5word：whereas

part of speech:Conj

definition:However, while

pictograph/first language:鉴于

use in a sentence: He is slender,whereas he is stout.

6word：diagnosis

part of speech:n

definition:Diagnosis is the discovery and naming of what is wrong with someone

pictograph/first language:诊断

use in a sentence: The doctor out in his diagnosis.

7word：cranky

part of speech:adj

definition: inclined to heel over easily under sail

pictograph/first language:暴躁的

use in a sentence:Who can blame them for being cranky?

8word：Bold

part of speech:adj

definition:fearless and daring

pictograph/first language:大胆的

use in a sentence: You must act boldly and confidently

9word：Assertive

part of speech:adj

definition:inclined to bold and confident assertion; aggressively self-assured

pictograph/first language:肯定的；独断的

use in a sentence: Their daughter is an assertive little girl.

10word：Charismatic

part of speech:adj

definition:possessing an extraordinary ability to attract

pictograph/first language:超凡魅力的

use in a sentence: What is your brand of charismatic smolder?

11word：Engaged

part of speech:adj

definition:having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

pictograph/first language:使用的，忙碌的

use in a sentence: We got engaged on my eighteenth birthday.

12word：Gregarious

part of speech:adj

definition:growing in groups that are close together

pictograph/first language:社交的；群居的

use in a sentence: She is such a gregarious and outgoing person.

13word：Grouchy

part of speech:adj

definition:perversely irritable

pictograph/first language:不高兴的

use in a sentence: I get grouchy when I'm tired.

14word：Inhibited

part of speech:adj

definition:held back or restrained or prevented

pictograph/first language:抑制的

use in a sentence: She wanted to feel less inhibited.

15word：Methodical

part of speech:adj

definition:characterized by method

pictograph/first language:有方法的，系统的

use in a sentence: She methodically put the things into her

16word：Petrified

part of speech:adj

definition:converted into stone

pictograph/first language:惊呆的

use in a sentence: I've always been petrified of being alone.

17word：Reserved

part of speech:adj

definition: set aside for the use of a particular person or party

pictograph/first language:保留的，预定的

use in a sentence: He was unemotional, quiet, and reserved.

18word：Reticent

part of speech:adj

definition:temperamentally disinclined to talk

pictograph/first language:沉默的，谨慎的

use in a sentence: She is so reticent about her achievements.

19word：Standoffish

part of speech:adj

definition:lacking cordiality; unfriendly

pictograph/first language:冷淡的，

use in a sentence: He can be quite standoffish and rude, even to his friends.

20word：Transcendent

part of speech:adj

definition:going beyond the limits of ordinary experience

pictograph/first language:卓越的

use in a sentence: It's also empathy and joyfulness and purpose, inner traits that have transcendent worth.

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Vob5

1word:method

part of speech:n

definition:a way of doing something, especially a systematic way

pictograph/first language:方法;条理

use in a sentence: This new method is on trial. 

 2word:consistent

part of speech:adj

definition:capable of being reproduced

pictograph/first language:一致的;连续的;

use in a sentence: That has been our consistent stand. 

 3word:insight

part of speech:n

definition:grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

pictograph/first language:顿悟;领悟;

use in a sentence: He was a man with considerable insight.

 4word:prioritize

part of speech:v

definition:assign a priority to

pictograph/first language:优先处理;按重要性排列

use in a sentence: Make lists of what to do and prioritize your tasks. 

 5word:multiple

part of speech:n

definition:

the product of a quantity by an integer

pictograph/first language:<数>倍数;

use in a sentence: He died of multiple injuries

 6word:sequence

part of speech:n

definition:the action of following in order

pictograph/first language:顺序;[数]数列

use in a sentence: Number them in sequence. 

 7word:depression

part of speech:n

definition:

pushing down

pictograph/first language:萎靡不振，沮丧;

use in a sentence: Mr Thomas was suffering from depression

 8word:aesthetic

part of speech:n

definition:a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful

pictograph/first language:审美观;美学标准

use in a sentence: We wanted to go to an aesthetic exhibition. 

 9word:aromatherapy

part of speech:n

definition:

the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage

pictograph/first language:芳香疗法

use in a sentence: It has a calming effect when used in massage oil and aromatherapy.

 10word:trace

part of speech:n

definition:an indication that something has been present

pictograph/first language:痕迹;

use in a sentence: I traced the course of the river on the map.

 11word:gist

part of speech:n

definition:the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

pictograph/first language:要领;精神

use in a sentence:  I guess I got the gist of it.

 12word:cardiovascular

part of speech:adj

definition:of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels

pictograph/first language:心血管的

use in a sentence: Smoking places you at serious risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

 13word:hygienist

part of speech:n

definition:a medical specialist in hygiene

pictograph/first language:卫生学者

use in a sentence: Helping patients learn good oral hygiene is the job of the dental hygienist.

 14word:congenital

part of speech:adj

definition:present at birth but not necessarily hereditary

pictograph/first language:先天性;先天的

use in a sentence: He was a congenital liar and usually in debt. 

 15word:susceptible

 part of speech:adj

definition:easily impressed emotionally

pictograph/first language:易受影响的;易受感染的;

use in a sentence: Hers was a susceptible nature. 

 16word:standalone

 part of speech:n

definition:A stand-alone business or organization is independent and does not receive financial support from another organization.

pictograph/first language:脱机

use in a sentence: Work in a standalone or client/ server environment. 

 17word:endorphin

part of speech:n

definition:a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties

pictograph/first language:内啡肽

use in a sentence: we produce endorphin and can actualize our potentials.

 18word:aerobically

part of speech:v

definition:strengthening the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes or more

pictograph/first language:有氧

use in a sentence: However, the women were aerobically active. 

 19word:subdue

part of speech:v

definition:correct by punishment or discipline

pictograph/first language:制服;征服;

use in a sentence: He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears.

 20

word:racquetball

part of speech:n

definition:the ball used in playing the game of racquetball

pictograph/first language:短网拍墙球，手球式墙球

use in a sentence: Am I still on for racquetball at lunch? 

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Vob 4

1.word: hosltic

part of speech: adj

definition: emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole

pictograph/first language: 全盘的，整体的;

use in a sentence: The development of the countryside should be a holistic and all-sided one.

  2word:examine

part of speech:v

definition:question or examine thoroughly and closely

pictograph/first language:检查

use in a sentence: He examined her passport and stamped it 

 3word:dimension

part of speech:n

definition:magnitude or extent

pictograph/first language:尺寸

use in a sentence:He considers the dimensions of the problem 

  4word:structural

part of speech:adj

definition:relating to or having or characterized by structure

pictograph/first language:结构

use in a sentence:The recession may already be severe enough to ordain structural change.

  5word:certain

part of speech:adj

definition:certain to occur

pictograph/first language:某一;必然的;

use in a sentence:He had been there four times to my certain knowledge. 

  6word:peer

part of speech:n

definition:a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

pictograph/first language:贵族;同辈，同等的人;同伴

use in a sentence:Lord Swan was made a life peer in 1981. 

  7word:foster

part of speech:v

definition:help develop, help grow

pictograph/first language:培养;促进;

use in a sentence:Little Jack was placed with foster parents 

  8word:initially

part of speech:adv

definition:at the beginning

pictograph/first language:最初;开始

use in a sentence:Initially, they were wary of Simon. 

 9word:enhance

part of speech:v

definition:make better or more attractive

pictograph/first language:加强;提高

use in a sentence:They'll be keen to enhance their reputation abroad 

  10word:spiritual

part of speech:adj

definition:lacking material body or form or substance

pictograph/first language:精神的;心灵的;

use in a sentence:She lived entirely by spiritual values.

  11word:anxiety

part of speech:n

definition:a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

pictograph/first language:焦虑，忧虑

use in a sentence:Her voice was full of anxiety 

  12word:negotiate

part of speech:v

definition:discuss the terms of an arrangement

pictograph/first language:谈判，协商

use in a sentence:The local government and the army negotiated a truce 

  13word:creative

part of speech:adj

definition:promoting construction or creation

pictograph/first language:创造性的，有创造力的;

use in a sentence:Cooking is creative.

  14word:elevate

part of speech:v

definition:raise in rank or condition

pictograph/first language:提高;提升

use in a sentence:He was elevated to the post of prime minister. 

  15word:structured

part of speech:adj

definition:having definite and highly organized structure

pictograph/first language:有结构的

use in a sentence:Information can be both structured and unstructured data. 

 16word:trapped

part of speech:adj

definition:forced to turn and face attackers

pictograph/first language:捕获的;捕集的;

use in a sentence: The stream has frozen up; you can see the fish trapped in the ice.

  17word:moderate

part of speech:v

definition:make less fast or intense

pictograph/first language:主持;节制

use in a sentence: He was an easygoing man of very moderate views 

  18word:various

part of speech:adj

definition:distinctly dissimilar or unlike

pictograph/first language:各种各样的;

use in a sentence: The methods are many and various.

  19word:directly

part of speech:adv

definition:without delay or hesitation

pictograph/first language:直接地;不久

use in a sentence:

He will be there directly. 

 20word: implied

part of speech:v

definition:Do not confuse imply and infer

 pictograph/first language:暗示，暗指

use in a sentence:His reply implied a criticism of our work. 

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Vocabulary log 3

1.word: incarceration

part of speech: v

definition: the state of being imprisoned

pictograph/first language: 监禁；禁闭

use in a sentence: They were both incarcerated for armed robbery.

 2.word: paramount

part of speech: adj

definition: having superior power and influence

pictograph/first language: 最高的，最重要的

use in a sentence: In our work, quality is paramount.

 3word: perpetrator

part of speech: n

definition: someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

pictograph/first language: 犯罪者;行凶者;加害者;做坏事者

use in a sentence:  We caught the perpetrator, and he confessed. 

 4word: rehabilitation

part of speech: n

definition: the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

pictograph/first language: 修复;复兴

use in a sentence: The patients had all completed conventional rehabilitation. 

 5word: jurisdiction

 part of speech: n

definition: the right and power to interpret and apply the law

pictograph/first language: 管辖权;管辖范围;

use in a sentence: A school is a principal's jurisdiction. 

 6word: facilitate

part of speech: v

definition: make easier

pictograph/first language: 帮助;促进

use in a sentence:  The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism 

 7word: detainee

part of speech: n

definition: some held in custody

pictograph/first language: 被拘留者;未判决囚犯

use in a sentence:  So I can speak with this detainee alone.

 8word: clustered

part of speech: adj

definition: 

clustered together but not coherent

pictograph/first language: 丛生的，群集的;成群的

use in a sentence:  The passengers clustered together in small groups 

 9word: descending

 part of speech: n

definition:  to go down : to go or move from a higher to a lower place or level

pictograph/first language: 递减

use in a sentence: The plane was descending. 

 10word: clerical

part of speech: adj

definition: appropriate for or engaged in office work

pictograph/first language: 文书或办事员的;教士的，

use in a sentence:  The hospital blamed the mix-up on a clerical error. 

 11word: contrasts

part of speech: n

definition: to be different especially in a way that is very obvious

pictograph/first language: In this book the writer contrasts good with [ and] evil. 

use in a sentence: 对比

 12word: comparisons

part of speech: n

definition: the act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different

pictograph/first language: 比较

use in a sentence: My results match with other scientific comparisons.

 13word: cynical

part of speech: adj

definition: believing the worst of human nature and motives

pictograph/first language: 愤世嫉俗的;怀疑的

use in a sentence: It's hard not to be cynical about reform

 14word: violence

part of speech: n

definition: 

an act of aggression

pictograph/first language: 暴力，强暴

use in a sentence:  Twenty people were killed in the violence 

 15word: commonly

part of speech: adv

definition: under normal conditions

pictograph/first language: 通常地;一般地

use in a sentence: Leagues are commonly made for mutual defense. 

 16word: generalization

part of speech: n

definition: reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

pictograph/first language: 归纳;一般化

use in a sentence:  Methods Generalization, illation are used to prove the conclusion.

 17word: scrim

part of speech: n

definition: a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater

pictograph/first language: 平纹棉麻织物;沙罩

 use in a sentence: Research of high silica fiber scrim .

 18word: inmate

part of speech: n

definition: a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

pictograph/first language: 居民;同居者;

use in a sentence:  He learned this song as an inmate at a Texas prison. 

 19word: cognitive

part of speech: adj

definition: of or being or relating to or involving cognition

pictograph/first language: 认知的;认识的

use in a sentence: He is reading a book on cognitive psychology.

 20word: correctional

part of speech: adj

definition: concerned with or providing correction

pictograph/first language: 矫正的;改正的;纠正的

use in a sentence: He is currently being held in a metropolitan correctional center. 

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Vocabulary log 2

1.word: tangible

part of speech: Adj

definition: perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

pictograph/first language: 有形的

use in a sentence: The experience is almost tangible.

 2.word: Diverse

part of speech: Adj

definition: many and different

pictograph/first language: 不同的

use in a sentence: The Office for National Statistics said the findings showed a "diverse" and "changing" picture. 

 3.word: warden

part of speech: N

definition: the chief official in charge of a prison

pictograph/first language: 典狱官;看守人

use in a sentence:  A new warden took over the prison.

 4.word: spatial

part of speech: Adj

definition: pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space

pictograph/first language: 空间的

use in a sentence:  Their strengths in memory and spatial skills matched

  5.word: preliminary

part of speech: N

definition: a minor match preceding the main event

pictograph/first language: 准备，初步的

use in a sentence: He has easily won the preliminary contest for the high jump. 

  6.word: parole

part of speech: N

definition:a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

pictograph/first language: 假释

use in a sentence:  He faces at most 12 years in prison and could be paroled after eight years.

  7.word:  spontaneous

part of speech: Adj

definition: said or done without having been planned or written in advance

pictograph/first language: 自然的，无意识的

use in a sentence:  I joined in the spontaneous applause.

  8.word:confinement

part of speech: N

definition: the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them

pictograph/first language: 监禁

use in a sentence:  She had been held in solitary confinement for four months

  9.word: core

part of speech: N

definition: the center of an object

pictograph/first language: 核心

use in a sentence: What is the core of your app?

  10.word: alter

part of speech: V

definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

pictograph/first language: 改变，更改

use in a sentence: Sophistry cannot alter history. 

  11.word: bailiff

part of speech: n

definition: an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

pictograph/first language: 法警;执行官;低级地区行政官

use in a sentence: He is a bailiff.

 12.word: Pitfalls

part of speech: N

definition: an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

pictograph/first language:  陷阱，圈套；缺陷；诱惑

use in a sentence: This pitfall cost us one year. 

  13.word: analogous

part of speech:Adj 

definition: corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin

pictograph/first language: 相似的，可比拟的;

use in a sentence:  The gills of fishes are analogous to the lungs in terrestrial animals.

  14.word: Compelling

part of speech: Adj

definition: driving or forcing

pictograph/first language: 引人注目的；强制的；激发兴趣的

use in a sentence: Compelling ideas, to be sure, but we’d like to see evidence that any of this is possible. 

  15.word: paralegal

part of speech: N

definition: a person with specialized training who assists lawyers

pictograph/first language:  律师的专职助手，律师帮办

use in a sentence:  As you already know, I'm a paralegal.

  16.word: Diminish

part of speech: V

definition: decrease in size, extent, or range

pictograph/first language: 使减少；使变小

use in a sentence: He says that the cost of building and taxes can diminish the returns from rent. 

  17.word: enforcement

part of speech: N

definition: the act of enforcing

pictograph/first language: 强制，实施，执行

use in a sentence: She enjoys a sterling reputation in law enforcement circles and among the community in general.

  18.word: chronological

part of speech: Adj

definition: relating to or arranged according to temporal order

pictograph/first language: 按时间的前后顺序排列的;编年的

use in a sentence:  I have arranged these stories in chronological order.

  19.word: malnourished

part of speech: Adj

definition: not being provided with adequate

pictograph/first language: 营养不良的；营养失调的

use in a sentence: About thirty percent of the country's children were malnourished.

  20.word: anonymous

part of speech: Adj

definition: having no known name or identity or known source

pictograph/first language: 匿名的;无名的;假名的;没有特色的

use in a sentence: Of course, that would have to be by anonymous vote.

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Vocabulary log 1

1.Word: above Part of speech: n. Definition: an earlier section of a written text First language: 超过，在..上面 Use in a sentence: He lifted his hands above his head.

2.Word: chronological Part of speech: adj Definition: relating to or arranged according to temporal order First language: 按年代顺序排列的 Use in a sentence: I have arranged these stories in chronological order.

3.Word:comparison Part of speech: n. Definition: examining resemblances or differences First language: 比较对照 Use in a sentence: It is demonstrably an unfair comparison.

4.Word:contrast Part of speech:the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared Definition:the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared First language:对比 Use in a sentence:This is an example of no contrast.

5.Word: define Part of speech: v. Definition: give a definition for the meaning of a word First language:定义 Use in a sentence:This word is hard to define.

6.Word:enumeration Part of speech:n. Definition: a numbered list First language:列举 Use in a sentence: To increase type safety, this could also be an enumeration.

7.Word: sequence Part of speech: n Definition: a following of one thing after another in time First language:列举 Use in a sentence:The cultural relics are displayed in chronological sequence.

8.Word:spatial Part of speech:adj Definition:pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space First language:空间的 Use in a sentence:what do we know about spatial distribution?

9.Word: series Part of speech: n Definition:a serialized set of programs First language:系列 Use in a sentence:In some people's view, TV series is a kind of quasi-art.

10.Word:arrest Part of speech:n Definition:the state of inactivity following an interruption First language:逮捕 Use in a sentence:I have to arrest you, of course.

11.Word:sequential Part of speech:adj Definition:in regular succession without gaps First language:连续的 Use in a sentence:The pages are numbered sequentially.

12.Word:formulate Part of speech:v. Definition:elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses First language:规划 Use in a sentence:Little by little, he formulated his plan for escape.

13.Word:briefly Part of speech: Definition: for a short time First language:短暂的 Use in a sentence: He smiled briefly.

14.Word:jails Part of speech:v. Definition:lock up or confine, in or as in a jail First language:监狱 Use in a sentence:He was jailed for twenty years.

15.Word:qualities Part of speech:n. Definition:a degree or grade of excellence or worth First language:品质 Use in a sentence:She epitomizes the good qualities of her family.

16.Word:combination Part of speech:n. Definition:a coordinated sequence of chess moves First language: 组合 Use in a sentence:And then I do a combination of them.

17.Word:intelligence Part of speech:n. Definition:secret information about an enemy First language:智力 Use in a sentence:She's a woman of exceptional intelligence.

18.Word:integrity Part of speech:n. Definition:moral soundness First language:正直 Use in a sentence:I have always regarded him as a man of integrity.

19.Word:corrupting Part of speech:adj Definition:seducing into corrupt practices

First language:腐败 Use in a sentence:Power tends to corrupt.

20.Word:diverse

Part of speech:adj Definition:many and different First language:多样的 Use in a sentence:The building houses a wide and diverse variety of antiques.