SAT词汇技能3 - 第 17 课

positioned diagonally or at an angle, without being parallel or perpendicular

to eliminate something from one's memory

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

the state or quality of being sacred or morally pure

having two or more possible meanings

to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood

an unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

the feeling of being extremely annoyed by things not happening in their due time

exceeding reasonable limits or going beyond what is considered appropriate or moderate

not easy to grasp or understand, often due to being abstract