2.common=universal, ubiquitous(if something is ubiquitous, it seems to be everywhere)
3.abundant=ample(enough and usually extra), plentiful(enough for people's needs and wants)
4.stick=adhere, cling(hold on something tightly)
5.neglect=ignore.(difference: neglect means someone has not paid enough attention to something; ignore means no attention.)
6.near=adjacent(two things next to each other), adjoin(the same as adjacent)
7.pursue=woo(man woos woman, old-fashioned), seek(if you seek sth, you try to obtain it.FORMAL)
8.accurate=precise(precise is exact and accurate in all details), exact(correct in every detail)
9.vague=obscure(unknown or known by only a few people)
10.top=peak, summit
11.competitor=rival, opponent(especially in sports and politics)
12.blame=condemn(if you condemn something, you say it is very bad and unacceptable)
13.opinon=perspective, standpoint(means looking at an event or situation in a particular way)
14.fame=prestige(describe those who are admired), reputation
15.build=erect(you can erect something as buildings,FORMAL), establish
16.insult=humiliate(do something or say something which makes people feel ashamed or stupid)
17.complain=grumble(complain something in a bad-tempered way)
18.primary=radical(very important and great in degree), fundamental
19.relieve=alleviate(alleviate means you make pain or sufferings less intense or severe)
20.force=coerce sb into(coerce means you make someone do something s/he does not want to), compel
21.enlarge=magnify(magnify means make something larger than it really is)
22.complex=intricate(if something is intricate, it often has many small parts and details)
23.lonely=solitary(if someone is solitary, there is no one near him/her)
24.small=minuscule(very small), minute
25.praise=extol(stronger than praise), compliment(polite and political)
26.hard-working=assiduous(someone who is assiduous works hard or does things very thoroughly)
27.difficult=arduous(if something is arduous, it is difficult and tiring, and involves a lot of efforts)
28.poor(soil)=barren, infertile(used to describe the soil is so poor that plants cannot be planted on it)
29.fragile=brittle, vulnerable(someone who is vulnerable is easily hurt emotionally or physically)
30.show=demonstrate(to demonstrate a fact means tp make it clear to people.)
31.big=massive(large in size, quantity, or extent), colossol(use this word, you emphasize something is large), tremendous(INFORMAL)
32.avoid=shun(if someone shuns something, s/he deliberately avoid that something or keep away from it.)
33.fair=impartial(someone who is impartial is able to give a fair opinion or decision on something.)
34.attack=assault(physically attack someone), assail(attack violently)
35.dislike=abhor(abhor means you hate something to a extreme extent for moral reasons), loathe(dislike very much)
36.ruin=devastate(it means damage something very badly, or utterly destroy it.)
37.disaster=catastrophe(a catastrophe is an unexpected event that cause great suffering and damages)
38.finally=eventually(espcially after a lot of delays), ultimately(after complicated series of events)
39.always=invariably(the same as always, but better than always)
40.forever=perpetual(a perpetual state never changes), immutable(something immutable will never change or be changed)
41.surprise=startle(it means surprise you slightly), astound(surprise you to a large degree), astonish(the same as astound)
42.enthusiasm=zeal(a great enthusiasm), fervency(sinere and enthusiasm)
43.quiet=tranquil(calm and peaceful), serene(calm and quiet)
44.expensive=exorbitant(it means too expensive that it should be)
45.luxurious=lavish(impressive and very expensive), sumptuous(grand and very expensive)
46.boring=tedious(if you describe something tedious, you mean it is boring and frustrating)
47.respect=esteem(if you esteem someone, you respect and admire him/her. FORMAL)
48.worry=fret(if you fret about something, you worry about it)
49.cold=chilly(unpleasantly cold), icy(extremely cold)
50.hot=boiling(very hot)
51.dangerous=perilous(very dangerous, hazardous(dangerous, especially to people's safety and health)
52.nowadays=currently
53.only=unique(the only one of its kind), distinctive
54.stop=cease(if something ceases, it stops happening or existing)
55.part=component(the components of something are the parts that it is made of)
56.result=consequence(the results or effects of something)
57.obvious=apparent, manifest
58.based on=derived from
59.remarkable=conspicuous(if something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily)
60.quite=fairly
61.pathetic=lamentable(very uncomfortable and disappointing)
62.field=domain(a particular field of thought, activities or interest)
63.appear=emerge(come into existence)
64.whole=entire(the whole of something)
65.wet=moist(slightly wet), damp(slightly wet), humid(very damp and hot)
66.wrong=erroneous(incorrect or partly correct)
67.difficult=formidable
68.change=convert(change into another form)
69.typical=quintessential(this word means represent a typical example of something)
70.careful=cautious(very careful in order to avoid danger), prudent(careful and sensible)
71.ability=capacity, capability(the same as ability)
72.strange=eccentric(if some one is eccentric, s/he behaves in a strange way, or his/her opinion is different from most people)
73.rich=affluent(if you are affluent, you have a lot of money)
74.use=utilize(the same as use)
75.dubious=skeptical(if you are skeptical about something, you have doubts on it.)
76.satisfy=gratify(if you are gratified by something, it gives you pleasure and satisfaction)
77.short=fleeting, ephemeral(if something is ephemeral, it lasts a short time)
78.scholarship=fellowship
79.angry=enraged(extremely angry)
80.smelly=malodorous(used to describle an unpleasant smell)
81.ugly=hideous(if something is hideous, it is very ugly or unattracitve)
82.attractive=appealing(pleasing and attractive), absorbing(something absorbing can attract you a great deal)
83.diverse=miscellaneous(a miscellaneous groups consists of many different kinds of things)
84.disorder=disarray, chaos
85.crazily=frantically(used to describe someone who behaves in a wild and uncontrolled way)
86.rapid=meteoric(ATTENTION:meteoric is only used to describe someone achieves success quickly)
87.ordinary=mundane(very ordinary and not at interesting or unusual)
88.despite=notwithstanding(FORMAL)
89.best=optimal(used to describe the best level something can achieve)
90.sharp=acute(severe and intense)
91.unbelievable=inconceivable(if you deem something inconceivable, you think it very unlike to happen)
92.puzzle=perplex(something perplex someone means it confuses and worries him/her because he/she does not understand it)
93.method=avenue(a way of getting something done)
94.famous=distinguished(used to describe people who are successful in their career)
95.ancient=archaic(extremely old and extremely old-fashioned)
96.decorate=embellish(embellish means make something look more attractive via decorating it with something else)
97.possible=feasible(if something is feasible, it can be done, made or achieved)
98.so=consequently, accordingly
99.rare=infrequent(does not happen often)
100.greedy=rapacious(greedy and selfish)
短语
101.in my opinion=from my perspective
102.very much=a great deal
103.for example=to give a demonstration
104.however=as a matter of fact, it is the other way around
105.agree with=uphold(support and maintain)
106.be full of=be saturated with(be filled with sth completely)
107.by=via
108.according to=in the light of
109.when it comes to=in terms of
110.from a XXX perspective=in XXX sense
111.find a job=land a job
112.latest=up to date
113.achieve a goal=attain an accomplishment
114.at the same time=simultaneously
115.at the start of=on the threshold of
116.certainly=to a certain extent
117.with doubt=indubitably
118.in XXX means=via XXX avenue
119.disagree with=be the last one to uphold
120.as fast as=apace with
单词
121.awful=nauseous(if something makes you nauseous, you want to vomit)
122.lack=scarcity(if there is a scarcity of something, there is not enough of it for people)
123.suddenly=abruptly(very sudden and often unpleasant)
124.agree=espouse(the same as agree with)
125.immortal=eternal(something that is eternal can last forever)
126.gigantic=enormous(very large in size or amount)
127.horrible=macabre(strange and horrible or upsetting)
128.generous=munificient(very genrous, FORMAL)
129.advantage=merit(if something has merit, it has good or worthwhile qualities)
130.happy=jovial(if someone is jovial, s/he is happy and behaves in a cheerful way)
131.sad=inconsolable(extremely sad and cannot be comforted)
132.brave=gallant(if someone is gallant, s/he behaves bravely)
133.disappear=vanish(ATTENTION:vanish means disappear suddenly or in a way cannot be explained)
134.difference=divergence(a divergence is a difference between two or more things, opinions or attitudes)
135.repeat=iterate
136.effective=efficacious(the same as effective, FORMAL)
137.dishonest=mendacious(a mendacious person is someone who lies)
138.talkative=loquacious(if someone is loquacious, s/he talk a great deal)
139.think over=contemplate(think carefully), ruminate on(think carefully)
140.tendency=vogue(in vogue means very popular)
141.protect from=shield from(the same as protect from)
142.lazy=slothful(lazy and unwilling to make an effort to work), indolent(lazy, FORMAL)
143.limited=finite(something that is finite has a definite fixed size or amount)
144.disadvantage=defect(a fault or imperfection in a person or thing)
145.useless/in vain=futile(ATTENTION: if you say something is futile, you mean there is no point of doing, usually it has no chance of succeeding)
146.undeniable=there is no gainsaying(FORMAL)
147.potential=latent(used to describe something hidden or not obvious at the moment, but which can develop further in the future)
148.harmful=baneful
149.daring=audacious(someone who is audacious takes risk to achieve something)
150.talent=aptitude(someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is his/her ability to learn it quickly and to do it well)
151.waste=dissipate(dissipate means waste money, time or effort in a foolish way)
152.obstacle=stumbling block
153.many=a multitude of, a myriads of
154.good=superb(if something is superb, its quality is very good indeed)
155.random=haphazard
156.behave=conduct(if you conduct yourseld in a particular way, you behave in that way)
157.kind of=sort of
158.loyalty=fidelity(fidelity is loyalty to a person, or organization, or set of beliefs)
159.embarrassing=awkward(an awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with)
160.building=edifice(ATTENTION: an edifice is a large and impressive building)
161.unendurable=unsufferable(if you say something is unsufferable, you are emphasizing that it is very unpleasant and annoying)
162.undoubtedly=as no doubt
163.although=albeit(the same as although)
164.unwilling=grudging(a grudging feeling or action is felt or done very unwillingly)
165.hardly=scarcely(you use scarcely to say that something is not true or is not the case, in a humorous or critical way)
166.courage=nerve(nerve is the courage you need in order to do something difficult or dangerous)
167.generally=as a rule
168.understand=discern(if you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is)
169.obviously=transparently(easily understand or recognize)
170.define as=address as
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