GRE常考动词（三） |
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appellation1 :: name; title
appurtenances :: subordinate possessions
aptitude :: fitness; talent
arbiter :: a person with power to decide a dispute; judge
arcade :: a covered passageway, usually lined with shops
archaeology :: study of artifacts and relics2 of early mankind
archetype :: prototype; primitive3 pattern
archipelago :: group of closely located islands
archives :: public records; place where public records are kept
ardor :: heat; passion; zeal
argot :: slang
arrogance :: haughtiness
arroyo :: gully
artifacts :: products of primitive culture
artifice :: deception4; trickery
artisan :: a manually skilled worker
asceticism :: doctrine5 of self-denial
asperity :: sharpness of temper
aspersion :: slanderous6 remark
aspirant :: seeker after position or status
aspiration :: noble ambition
asteroid :: small planet
astigmatism :: eye defect which prevents proper focus
atavism :: resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents
atelier :: workshop; studio
atrocity :: brutal7 deed
atrophy :: wasting away
attribute :: essential quality
attrition :: gradual wearing down
audacity :: boldness
audit :: examination of accounts
augury :: omen8; prophecy
aureole :: sun"s corona9; halo
auscultation :: act of listening to the heart or lungs to discover abnormalities
austerity :: sternness; severity
autocrat :: monarch10 with supreme11 power
automaton :: mechanism12 which imitates actions of humans
autopsy :: examination of a dead body; postmortem
avarice :: greediness for wealth
avatar :: incarnation
avocation :: secondary or minor13 occupation
awe :: solemn wonder
axiom :: self-evident truth requiring no proof
bandanna :: large, bright-colored handkerchief
barb :: sharp projection14 from fishhook, etc.
barrage :: barrier laid down by artillery fire
barrister :: counselor-at-law
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appellation
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| n.名称，称呼 |
参考例句： |
- The emperor of Russia Peter I was given the appellation " the Great ".俄皇彼得一世被加上了“大帝”的称号。
- Kinsfolk appellation is the kinfolks system reflection in language.亲属称谓是亲属制度在语言中的反应。
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relics
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| [pl.］n.遗物，遗迹，遗产；遗体，尸骸 |
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- The area is a treasure house of archaeological relics. 这个地区是古文物遗迹的宝库。
- Xi'an is an ancient city full of treasures and saintly relics. 西安是一个有很多宝藏和神圣的遗物的古老城市。
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primitive
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| adj.原始的；简单的；n.原(始)人，原始事物 |
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- It is a primitive instinct to flee a place of danger.逃离危险的地方是一种原始本能。
- His book describes the march of the civilization of a primitive society.他的著作描述了一个原始社会的开化过程。
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deception
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| n.欺骗，欺诈；骗局，诡计 |
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- He admitted conspiring to obtain property by deception.他承认曾与人合谋骗取财产。
- He was jailed for two years for fraud and deception.他因为诈骗和欺诈入狱服刑两年。
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doctrine
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| n.教义；主义；学说 |
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- He was impelled to proclaim his doctrine.他不得不宣扬他的教义。
- The council met to consider changes to doctrine.宗教议会开会考虑更改教义。
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slanderous
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| adj.诽谤的，中伤的 |
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- A man of moral integrity does not fear any slanderous attack.人正不怕影子斜。
- No one believes your slanderous talk anyway!不管你怎么说，也没有人听信你这谗言！
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brutal
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| adj.残忍的，野蛮的，不讲理的 |
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- She has to face the brutal reality.她不得不去面对冷酷的现实。
- They're brutal people behind their civilised veneer.他们表面上温文有礼，骨子里却是野蛮残忍。
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omen
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| n.征兆，预兆；vt.预示 |
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- The superstitious regard it as a bad omen.迷信的人认为那是一种恶兆。
- Could this at last be a good omen for peace?这是否终于可以视作和平的吉兆了？
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corona
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| n.日冕 |
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- The corona gains and loses energy continuously.日冕总是不断地获得能量和损失能量。
- The corona is a brilliant,pearly white,filmy light,about as bright as the full moon.光环带是一种灿烂的珠白色朦胧光，几乎像满月一样明亮。
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monarch
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| n.帝王，君主，最高统治者 |
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- The monarch's role is purely ceremonial.君主纯粹是个礼仪职位。
- I think myself happier now than the greatest monarch upon earth.我觉得这个时候比世界上什么帝王都快乐。
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supreme
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| adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的 |
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- It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
- He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
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mechanism
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| n.机械装置；机构，结构 |
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- The bones and muscles are parts of the mechanism of the body.骨骼和肌肉是人体的组成部件。
- The mechanism of the machine is very complicated.这台机器的结构是非常复杂的。
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minor
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| adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修 |
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- The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
- I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。
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projection
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| n.发射，计划，突出部分 |
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- Projection takes place with a minimum of awareness or conscious control.投射在最少的知觉或意识控制下发生。
- The projection of increases in number of house-holds is correct.对户数增加的推算是正确的。
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