SAT词汇技能6 - 第36课

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dendroid

[形容词]

resembling or characteristic of a tree or its branching structure

树状的, 分枝的

Ex: The dendroid frost patterns on the windowpane resembled delicate tree branches , formed by the frost 's crystalline growth .窗玻璃上的**树枝状**霜冻图案类似于由霜的晶体生长形成的精致树枝。

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arid

[形容词]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

干旱的, 干燥的

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .**干旱**地区容易受到荒漠化的影响，这是一个由于人类活动或气候变化导致肥沃土地变得越来越干燥，无法支持植被的过程。

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fraught

[形容词]

accompanied by or involving something undesirable or troublesome

充满, 满载

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries were fraught with difficulty , with both sides unwilling to compromise on key issues .两国之间的谈判**充满**了困难，双方都不愿意在关键问题上妥协。

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ersatz

[形容词]

being an artificial, fake, or inferior substitute for something genuine or authentic

人造的, 假的

Ex: The painting was revealed to be an ersatz masterpiece , created by a forger in an attempt to deceive art collectors .这幅画被揭露是一件**替代品**杰作，是由伪造者为了欺骗艺术收藏家而创作的。

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rash

[形容词]

(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes

鲁莽的, 轻率的

Ex: Being rash in relationships can strain friendships and create misunderstandings .在关系中**轻率**行事可能会使友谊紧张并产生误解。

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akin

[形容词]

having similar characteristics or qualities

相似的, 类似的

Ex: The political ideologies of the two parties are akin, both advocating for greater government intervention in the economy .两党的政治意识形态**相似**，都主张政府更多地干预经济。

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amiss

[副词]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

错误地, 不正确地

Ex: Despite checking thoroughly, she couldn't identify what went amiss in the experiment.尽管检查得很彻底，她还是无法确定实验中出了什么**问题**。

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devout

[形容词]

believing firmly in a particular religion

虔诚的, 笃信的

Ex: Despite facing challenges, he remains devout in his commitment to Islam, praying faithfully five times a day.尽管面临挑战，他仍然**虔诚**于对伊斯兰教的承诺，每天忠实地祈祷五次。

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somber

[形容词]

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

阴沉的, 昏暗的

Ex: The somber color scheme of the room created a solemn ambiance .房间的**阴沉**配色营造了一种庄严的氛围。

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prim

[形容词]

neat, tidy, or immaculate in appearance or dress, often with an emphasis on modesty or conservatism

整洁的, 一丝不苟的

Ex: His prim attire and impeccable grooming suggested a preference for tradition and refinement .他**整洁**的着装和无可挑剔的打扮暗示了对传统和精致的偏好。

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earnest

[形容词]

holding strong beliefs or opinions sincerely and seriously

认真的, 真诚的

Ex: His earnest dedication to his work earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues .他对工作的**认真**奉献赢得了同事的尊重和钦佩。

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gaunt

[形容词]

(of a person) excessively thin as a result of a disease, worry or hunger

憔悴的, 消瘦的

Ex: The famine-stricken village was filled with gaunt faces and empty stomachs.遭受饥荒的村庄充满了**憔悴的**面孔和空空的肚子。

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bland

[形容词]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

平淡的, 乏味的

Ex: The bland wallpaper in the hotel room did nothing to make the space feel inviting or cozy .酒店房间里**平淡无奇**的墙纸丝毫没有让空间感觉温馨或舒适。

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galore

[形容词]

existing in great quantities

丰富的, 大量的

Ex: The market displayed galore fruits and vegetables, with vendors showcasing fresh produce from local farms.市场上展示了**丰富的**水果和蔬菜，摊贩们展示了来自当地农场的新鲜农产品。

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avant-garde

[形容词]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

前卫的

Ex: In the realm of visual art, avant-garde painters explore new forms of expression, pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to create groundbreaking works that defy categorization.在视觉艺术领域，**前卫**画家探索新的表达形式，突破传统技术的界限，创造出无法归类、具有开创性的作品。

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obtuse

[形容词]

(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

钝的

Ex: The sailboat changed course, steering away from the rocks to avoid sailing into the obtuse angle formed by the cliffs.帆船改变了航向，避开岩石，以避免驶入由悬崖形成的**钝角**。

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Gordian

[形容词]

extremely complex or intricate, often implying a situation that is difficult to resolve or untangle

戈尔迪, 复杂的

Ex: Even the most experienced gamers found themselves scratching their heads in frustration at the gordian complexity of the puzzle .即使是最有经验的玩家也对谜题的**戈尔迪**复杂性感到沮丧，挠头不已。

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sapid

[形容词]

having a pleasant taste or flavor

美味的, 可口的

Ex: The artisanal chocolates offered a sapid experience , with each bite revealing new and indulgent flavors .手工巧克力提供了一种**美味的**体验，每一口都揭示了新的和放纵的味道。

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vapid

[形容词]

lacking liveliness, interest, or spirit

乏味的, 无趣的

Ex: The party atmosphere felt vapid and uninspiring, with guests struggling to find common ground.派对的气氛感觉**乏味**且不鼓舞人心，客人们难以找到共同点。

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aghast

[形容词]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

惊骇的, 震惊的

Ex: He was left aghast when he learned about the sudden and unexplained disappearance of his colleague .当他得知同事突然且无法解释的失踪时，他感到**震惊**。