SAT WORD OF THE DAY – GALE

gale – (n) a very strong wind.

定義 : 强風

synonyms – storm, tempest, squall, hurricane, tornado, cyclone, typhoon, whirlwind, strong wind, high wind.

2nd definition – (n) an outburst of laughter.

synonyms – outburst, burst, eruption, explosion, effusion, attack, fit, paroxysm, peal, howl, hoot, shriek, scream, shout, roar.

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – LAUDABLE

laudable – (adj) (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.

定義 : 動人的

synonyms – praiseworthy, commendable, admirable, meritorious, worthy, deserving, creditable, worthy of admiration, estimable, of note, noteworthy, exemplary, reputable, honourable, excellent, sterling.

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – CALLOUS

callous – (adj) showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

定義 : 麻木的

synonyms – heartless, unfeeling, uncaring, cold, cold-hearted, hard, as hard as nails, hard-hearted, with a heart of stone, stony-hearted, insensitive, lacking compassion, hard-bitten, cold-blooded, hardened, case-hardened, harsh, cruel, ruthless, brutal, unsympathetic, uncharitable, indifferent, unconcerned, unsusceptible, bloodless, soulless.

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – INTELLIGENTSIA

intelligentsia – (n) intellectuals or highly educated people as a group, especially when regarded as possessing culture and political influence.

定義 : 知識界

synonyms – intellectuals, intelligent people, academics, scholars, learned people, literati, men and women of letters, cognoscenti, illuminati, highbrows, bluestockings, thinkers, brains, the intelligent.

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – EXTRAPOLATE

extrapolate – (v) extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.

定義 : 推斷

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – IMPECUNIOUS

impecunious – (adj) having little or no money.

定義 : 设有錢的

synonyms – penniless, penurious, in penury, poor, impoverished, indigent, insolvent, moneyless, hard up, poverty-stricken, needy, in need, in want, destitute, poor as a church mouse, in straitened circumstances, on one’s beam ends, unable to make ends meet, on the breadline, without a penny ( to one’s name).

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – ABATE

abate – (v) (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.

定義 : 减輕

synonyms – subside, die down/away/out, drop off/away, decrease, diminish, moderate, decline, fade, dwindle, slacken, recede, cool off, tail off, peter out, taper off, wane, ebb, relent, desist, weaken, become weaker, come to an end.

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – COMPLACENCY

complacency – (n) a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

定義 : 滿足

synonyms – smugness, self-satisfaction, self-approval, self-approbation, self-admiration, self-congratulation, self-regard, gloating, triumph, pride, satisfaction, contentment.

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – CENSURE

censure – (v) express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

定義 : 指責

2nd definition – (n) the formail expression of severe disapproval.

synonyms – condemnation, criticism, attack, abuse, revilement, reprimand, rebuke, admonition, reproof, reproval, upbraiding, castigation, berating, denunciation, disapproval, reproach, scolding, chiding, reprehension, obloguy, vituperation.

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