SAT词汇技能4 - 第46课

a formal public statement

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

change toward something smaller or lower

an extremely intense and destructive fire

the act of applying force suddenly

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

any action taken to avoid or reduce the risk of a negative outcome

a contractual agreement that grants a company or individual the right to operate a subsidiary business, such as a store or a kiosk, within the premises of another business or organization

the act of imposing a restriction or regulating something

a series with a definite pattern of advance

a movement back from an impact

a strong directive or order from an authority

an organized grouping or arrangement of parts, elements, or ideas

an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping

laborious cogitation

the action or process of driving or propelling an object forward through a medium, typically involving the generation of thrust or force

the period of time during which something continues

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

a hobby pursued alongside one's main occupation, typically for enjoyment

(used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns