SAT词汇技能2 - 第23课

avoiding excess or waste in expenditure or consumption, and only using what is necessary

spending money very reluctantly

to explain or interpret something in a clear and detailed manner, often uncovering deeper meanings

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

the act of consistently and overly criticizing, specifically focusing on minor or unimportant matters

a state of extreme aggression or force to the point of being nearly out of control

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

to make excessively dry by removing moisture from an object, substance, or surface

extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

graceful and physically flexible that allows for ease and fluidity of movement

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

relating to or involving love or romance

getting straight to the core of the matter in a direct, efficient manner

to end something sooner than planned