WordPower03--理解题意，单词是基础！

fyhllj · 发表于 2003-9-14 00:43:00

If you know these words, we figure you're ready to have lunch with an admissions conselor at Harvard or make a great impression on an interview at a Fortune 500 firm. ---------The author.

21. Baroque adj. extravagantly ornate, flamboyant, characterized by bold ornamentation
   Harrison's wife, Dinna, who favored brocade gowns and velevt wraps studded with jewels, decided not to climb in favor of shopping for other baroque acountrements

22. Begrude v. envry another's possessions, to concede reluctantly.
   Harrison did not usually begrudge Dinna her purchases, but this time he did feel slightly annoyed.

23. Benediction  n Blessing, a good wish
He would have considered her company on this climb a benediction.

24. Benign adj. gentle, not harmful, kind
Diana, however, viewed her refusal as completely benign, because Harrison was well aware that climbling did not suit her.

25. Blanch v. to turn pale
So it was no surprse that she blanched when Harrison lit into her.

26. Blithe adj. happily, Lighthearted , joyful
   She had blithely assumed Harrison wouldn't care.

27. Botch v. to bungle, to foul up
   "Darling!" she exclaimed, " I certainly botched this up, didn't I?"

28. Bracing  adj. invigoraing, v. to prepare
   "We must brace ourselves for a difficult seperation," Harrison replied sternly.

29. Broach v. to open up a subject for discussion
   Harrison hoped Diana would not attempt to broach a conversation about his hurt feelings

30. Buffoon n. lown or fool
   Harrison hated talking about his feelings with anyone but sam's wife Jenna.....a fact that made him feel like a tremendous buffoon.

WordPower03--理解题意，单词是基础！

WordPower03--理解题意，单词是基础！

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