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GRE高级词汇 - 成功是必然的,失败不是!

在这里,你将学习一些关于成功和失败的英语单词,如“怀疑者”、“halcyon”、“kudos”等,这些都是GRE考试所需要的。

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to ascertain
[动词]

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

确定, 查明

确定, 查明

Ex: We are ascertaining the availability of resources .我们正在**确定**资源的可用性。
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desideratum
[名词]

a thing that is essential or desired

需求, 目标

需求, 目标

Ex: A peaceful environment is a desideratum for anyone seeking relaxation and mindfulness .宁静的环境是任何寻求放松和正念的人的**desideratum**。
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to flummox
[动词]

to completely confuse someone

使困惑, 使混乱

使困惑, 使混乱

Ex: The contradictory information provided by the witness flummoxed the detectives , hindering their investigation .目击者提供的矛盾信息**难倒**了侦探们,阻碍了他们的调查。
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juncture
[名词]

a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

阶段, 时刻

阶段, 时刻

Ex: She knew that this juncture in her career would determine her future success .她知道,职业生涯中的这个**关头**将决定她未来的成功。
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quandary
[名词]

a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a situation that is difficult

困境, 困惑

困境, 困惑

Ex: After losing his wallet , he was in a quandary over how to get home without money or ID .在丢失钱包后,他陷入了如何在没有钱或身份证的情况下回家的**困境**。
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skeptic
[名词]

an individual who regularly questions and doubts the validity of ideas, beliefs, or information, particularly those that are commonly accepted

怀疑论者

怀疑论者

Ex: He remained a skeptic, refusing to believe in UFO sightings without solid evidence .他仍然是一个**怀疑论者**,拒绝在没有确凿证据的情况下相信UFO的目击事件。
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warranted
[形容词]

having reasons that are acceptable and valid

有理由的, 合理的

有理由的, 合理的

Ex: The extra precautions taken were warranted due to the high-risk nature of the operation.由于操作的高风险性质,采取的额外预防措施是**有正当理由的**。
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to default
[动词]

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

违约, 拖欠

违约, 拖欠

Ex: The consequences of defaulting on a car loan include repossession of the vehicle.汽车贷款**违约**的后果包括收回车辆。
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egregious
[形容词]

bad in a noticeable and extreme way

明显的, 可耻的

明显的, 可耻的

Ex: The egregious display of arrogance alienated him from his colleagues .**明目张胆**的傲慢表现使他与同事疏远。
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feasible
[形容词]

having the potential of being done successfully

可行的, 可实现的

可行的, 可实现的

Ex: It may be feasible to complete the task early with extra help .在额外帮助下提前完成任务可能是**可行的**。
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halcyon
[形容词]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

宁静的, 幸福的

宁静的, 幸福的

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.海滩度假村的**宁静**氛围使其成为放松身心的完美目的地。
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heyday
[名词]

a period in which someone or something was at its height of success, fame, or strength

全盛时期, 黄金时代

全盛时期, 黄金时代

Ex: In its heyday, the company dominated the tech industry and was the envy of its competitors .在其**鼎盛时期**,该公司主导了科技行业,并令其竞争对手羡慕不已。
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illustrious
[形容词]

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

杰出的, 著名的

杰出的, 著名的

Ex: The museum houses a collection of illustrious artworks by famous painters such as Van Gogh , Monet , and Picasso .博物馆收藏了梵高、莫奈和毕加索等著名画家的**杰出**艺术作品。
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to impede
[动词]

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

阻碍, 妨碍

阻碍, 妨碍

Ex: The thick fog impeded visibility and slowed down the morning commute .浓雾**阻碍**了能见度并减缓了早上的通勤。
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inadvertent
[形容词]

occurring unintentionally or without deliberate thought or planning

无意的, 偶然的

无意的, 偶然的

Ex: The company issued an apology for the inadvertent release of confidential information .该公司就**无意中**泄露机密信息一事发表了道歉。
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incentive
[名词]

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

激励, 动机

激励, 动机

Ex: Tax breaks were provided as an incentive for businesses to invest in renewable energy .提供税收减免作为企业投资可再生能源的**激励**。
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insufferable
[形容词]

cannot be endured due to being extremely annoying, uncomfortable, or unpleasant

难以忍受的, 无法容忍的

难以忍受的, 无法容忍的

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involved
[形容词]

complex and difficult to understand due to many connected parts

复杂的, 难懂的

复杂的, 难懂的

Ex: The project became increasingly involved as more details emerged.随着更多细节的出现,这个项目变得越来越**复杂**。
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kudos
[名词]

the admiration, praise, and recognition someone receives for their achievements, deeds, or social standing

祝贺, 赞美

祝贺, 赞美

Ex: The principal gave kudos to the students for their impressive performance in the regional competition .校长对学生们在地区比赛中的出色表现给予了**赞扬**。
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onerous
[形容词]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

繁重的, 艰巨的

繁重的, 艰巨的

Ex: Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be an onerous challenge for him .在全职工作的同时准备律师资格考试对他来说是一个**艰巨的**挑战。
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peccadillo
[名词]

a small excusable offense or mistake

小过失, 小错误

小过失, 小错误

Ex: The author’s occasional typos were considered peccadillos rather than serious errors.作者偶尔的打字错误被认为是**小过失**,而不是严重的错误。
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primacy
[名词]

the state in which a person or thing is of the highest importance, rank, or power

首位, 优越

首位, 优越

Ex: The historical document underscored the primacy of the ruling monarch in shaping the nation 's laws .历史文件强调了统治君主在国家法律制定中的**首要地位**。
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to quail
[动词]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

颤抖, 害怕

颤抖, 害怕

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.孩子们在篝火旁听到的恐怖故事时**畏缩了**。
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to reap
[动词]

to gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions

收获, 获得

收获, 获得

Ex: The entrepreneur reaped significant profits from launching a new and innovative product .企业家通过推出一款新颖创新的产品**收获**了可观的利润。
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remedial
[形容词]

intending to correct or improve a thing that is unsuccessful or wrong

补救的, 补习的

补救的, 补习的

Ex: After the failed project , the team focused on remedial actions to rectify the issues and prevent future problems .在项目失败后,团队专注于**补救**措施以纠正问题并防止未来出现问题。
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remiss
[形容词]

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

疏忽的, 懈怠的

疏忽的, 懈怠的

Ex: The government was remiss in addressing the environmental concerns raised by the community .政府在解决社区提出的环境问题时**疏忽大意**。
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to resolve
[动词]

to make a decision with determination

决定,  决心

决定, 决心

Ex: After the argument , they resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future .争论之后,他们**决定**更有效地沟通以避免未来的误解。
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a delightful feeling gained from other people's misfortunes or troubles

schadenfreude, 幸灾乐祸

schadenfreude, 幸灾乐祸

Ex: The sports fans ' schadenfreude was apparent as they celebrated the rival team 's unexpected defeat .体育迷们的**幸灾乐祸**在他们庆祝对手球队意外失败时显而易见。
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serendipity
[名词]

the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable

意外发现, 幸运的偶然

意外发现, 幸运的偶然

Ex: It was serendipity that led her to the perfect solution to her problem while casually reading an article .正是**机缘巧合**让她在随意阅读一篇文章时找到了解决问题的完美方案。
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stalwart
[形容词]

possessing a lot of physical strength

强壮的, 健壮的

强壮的, 健壮的

Ex: The stalwart lifeguard easily pulled the struggling swimmer to safety , his strength unwavering in the rough waves .**强壮的**救生员轻易地将挣扎的游泳者拉到安全地带,在汹涌的波涛中他的力量坚定不移。
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to stem
[动词]

to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading

阻止, 遏制

阻止, 遏制

Ex: Effective border controls are essential to stem the trafficking of illegal substances across international boundaries .有效的边境管制对于**遏制**跨国界的非法物质贩运至关重要。
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subterfuge
[名词]

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

诡计, 欺骗手段

诡计, 欺骗手段

Ex: Her subterfuge included crafting a false backstory to gain trust and access sensitive information .她的**诡计**包括编造虚假背景故事以获取信任和访问敏感信息。
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unpropitious
[形容词]

(of circumstances) unlikely to result in success

不利的, 不吉利的

不利的, 不吉利的

Ex: The initial feedback on the new product was unpropitious, raising concerns about its potential success .对新产品的初步反馈**不利**,引发了对其潜在成功的担忧。
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unviable
[形容词]

cannot do what it is intended to successfully

不可行的, 无法实现的

不可行的, 无法实现的

Ex: The scientific experiment was considered unviable because the conditions could not be accurately replicated .科学实验被认为是**不可行的**,因为条件无法准确复制。
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viable
[形容词]

(of biological organisms) capable of living or growing, often in a particular environment or under specific conditions

可生存的, 能够生存的

可生存的, 能够生存的

Ex: Viable cells can replicate and grow under the right environmental conditions .**有活力的**细胞可以在适当的环境条件下复制和生长。
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wanting
[形容词]

not sufficient in amount, quality, or degree

不足的, 缺乏的

不足的, 缺乏的

Ex: The service at the restaurant was lacking and therefore wanting in customer satisfaction.餐厅的服务不足,因此在客户满意度方面**不足**。
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to stymie
[动词]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

阻碍, 阻止

阻碍, 阻止

Ex: The shortage of skilled workers could stymie the industry 's growth potential .熟练工人的短缺可能会**阻碍**行业的增长潜力。
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