SAT词汇技能4 - 第8课

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

探测

the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements

遗嘱认证

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

廉洁

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

profoundly honored

八月

a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders

奥古斯丁派

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

相似性

to match the same qualities as someone or something

模拟

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

明喻（文学）

taking place at precisely the same time

同时

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

混乱

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

给某人带来压力

deeply unhappy or dejected

惆怅

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

废止

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

慎重

not in accord

不一致的

into parts or pieces

分裂

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

精明

satisfy (thirst)

缓和