Final examination

 

 

95% -ly 是副詞

特殊： lovely/ friendly/ elderly/ deadly

 

ready 

I got myself ready(v.).

I am readied. --->  I  am ready(adj.).

 

Frailty, the name is women.

meaning: Alluding to the alleged inherent weakness of character of women.

fragile/ fragmentation

 

confirm  [kənˋfɝm]

此字很容易念錯！正確讀法應該為：像松鼠那樣，上牙露出來，使共鳴腔變小

 

song: sex and the city auld lang syne (video)

 

The story of the months and days

http://www.sacred-texts.com/time/smd/index.htm

 

期中考essay: Sparknotes 第一題/ 課本第222頁考題

ex用於化學或數學

英文正確的用法應為 e.g.

 

perform

per- through

permit/ perspire/ perspect

 

confirm

firm- strong

affirm/ infirm

 

hyperactive

hyper- over/ above/ excessive

hypercritical/ hyperoxide

 

morgue

mor/ mort- death

mortician/ mortify 

 

 

 

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Words of the day

 

1/2 (Fri.)

1. entrench [v.]  [ɪnˈtrɛntʃ]

definition: Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'place within a trench'): from en-, in- 'into' + trench.

sentence: Ageism is entrenched in our society.

part of speech:

entrenchment [n.]

 

2. intervene [v.]  [͵ɪntɚˋvin]

definition: Take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events

origin: late 16th century (in the sense 'come in as an extraneous factor or thing'): from Latin intervenire, from inter- 'between' + venire 'come'.

sentence: He acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute.

part of speech:

intervener [n.]

intervenient [adj.]

intervenor [n.]

 

3. slope [v.]  [slop]

definition: (Of a surface or line) be inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; slant up or down

origin: late 16th century (as a verb): from the obsolete adverb slope, a shortening of aslope. The use of the verb with reference to aimless or unobtrusive movement may be related to lope.

sentence: The garden sloped down to a stream.

 

4. pour [v.]  [pɔr]

definition: (pour something into) Contribute money to (an enterprise or project) in copious amounts

origin: Middle English: of unknown origin.

sentence: And, by the by, he also pours his money into men's and women's hockey within his native community.

part of speech:

pourable [adj.]

pourer [n.]

 

5. probe [v.]  [prob]

definition: Explore or examine (something), especially with the hands or an instrument

origin: late Middle English (as a noun): from late Latin proba 'proof' (in medieval Latin 'examination'), from Latin probare 'to test'. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.

sentence: The surgeon will then view and probe the joint, looking directly through the scope or at pictures it sends to a video monitor.

part of speech:

probeable [adj.]

prober [n.]

probingly [adv.]

 

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1/5 (Mon.)

1. abstract [adj.]  [ˋæbstrækt]

definition: relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions

origin: Medieval Latin abstractus, from Latin, past participle of abstrahere to drag away, from abs-, ab- + trahere to pull, draw

sentence: The word “poem” is concrete, the word “poetry” is abstract.

part of speech:

abstructly [adv.]

 

2. brood [n.]  [brud]

definition: a group of young birds (such as chickens) that were all born at the same time

origin: Middle English, from Old English brōd; akin to Middle High German bruot brood and perhaps to Old English beorma yeast 

sentence: The bird was trying to find food for its brood.

 

3. gratify [v.]  [ˋgrætə͵faɪ]

definition: to make (someone) happy or satisfied

origin: Middle French gratifier, from Latin gratificari to show kindness to, from gratus + -ificari, passive of -ificare -ify

sentence: He's only concerned with gratifying his own desires.

 

4. garnish [n.]  [ˋgɑrnɪʃ]

definition: to put something on (food) as a decoration; also : to be added as a decoration to (food)

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French garniss-, stem of garnir to warn, equip, garnish, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German warnōn to take heed

sentence: Chocolate curls garnished the cake.

 

5. hilarious [adj.]  [hɪˋlɛrɪəs]

definition: very funny

origin: irregular from Latin hilarus, hilaris cheerful, from Greek hilaros

sentence: She gave us a hilarious account of her first days as a teacher.

part of speech:

hilariously [adv.]

 

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1/6 (Tue.)

1. doom [v.]  [dum]

definition: Condemn to certain death or destruction

origin: Old English dōm 'statute, judgement', of Germanic origin, from a base meaning 'to put in place'; related to do.

sentence: Fuel was spilling out of the damaged wing and the aircraft was doomed.

 

2. scrunch [v.]  [skrʌntʃ ]

definition: Make a loud crunching noise

origin: late 18th century (in the sense 'eat or bite noisily'): probably imitative; compare with crunch.

sentence: Crisp yellow leaves scrunched satisfyingly underfoot.

 

3. surreal [adj.]  [səˈrɪəl]

definition: Having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre

origin: 1930s: back-formation from surrealism.

sentence: It combined multiple monitors in a striking, somewhat surreal sculptural assembly.

part of speech:

surreality [n.]

surreally [adv.]

 

4. dull [adj.]  [dʌl]

definition: Lacking interest or excitement

origin: Old English dol 'stupid', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dol 'crazy' and German toll 'mad, fantastic, wonderful'.

sentence: Your diet doesn’t have to be dull and boring.

part of speech:

dullish [adj.]

dullness [n.]

dully [adv.]

 

5. dump [v.]  [dʌmp]

definition: Deposit or dispose of (rubbish, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or hurried way

origin: Middle English: perhaps from Old Norse; related to Danish dumpe and Norwegian dumpa 'fall suddenly' (the original sense in English); in later use partly imitative; compare with thump.

sentence: Trucks dumped 1,900 tons of refuse here.

 

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1/7 (Wed.)

1. foamy [adj.]  [ˋfomɪ]

definition: covered with foam

part of speech:

foamily [adv.]

 

2. interrupt [v.]  [͵ɪntəˋrʌpt]

definition: to ask questions or say things while another person is speaking : to do or say something that causes someone to stop speaking

origin: Middle English, from Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere, from inter- + rumpere to break

sentence: We interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement.

part of speech:

interruption [n.] 

 

3. hardly [adv.]  [ˋhɑrdlɪ]

definition: almost not at all

sentence: It hardly matters what I think.

 

4. appear [v.]  [əˋpɪr]

definition: to be or come in sight 

origin: Middle English apperen, from Anglo-French aparer, aparoir, from Latin apparēre, from ad- + parēre to show oneself

sentence: One by one, the stars appeared in the sky.

part of speech:

appearance [n.]

 

5. gloom [n.]  [glum]

definition: to look, feel, or act sullen or despondent

origin: Middle English gloumen

sentence: He continued to gloom over the fact that he had been passed over for promotion to district manager

 

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1/8 (Thu.)

1. flick [n.]  [flɪk]

definition: a light sharp jerky stroke or movement 

sentence: I flicked the dust off my coat. 

 

2. suppose [v.]  [səˋpoz]

definition: to think of (something) as happening or being true in order to imagine what might happen

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French supposer, from Medieval Latin supponere (perfect indicative supposui), from Latin, to put under, substitute, from sub- + ponere to put

sentence: Suppose a fire broke out. How would we escape?

 

3. admit [v.]  [ədˋmɪt]

definition: to allow scope for 

origin: Middle English admitten, from Latin admittere, from ad- + mittere to send

sentence: You must admit the task to be difficult.

 

4. gaiety [n.]  [ˋgeətɪ]

definition: a happy and lively quality

origin: French gaieté

sentence: The party had none of the gaiety we've seen in past years.

 

5. tournament [n.]  [ˋtɝnəmənt]

definition: a sports competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days

origin: Middle English tornement, from Anglo-French turneiement, from turneier

sentence: She's an excellent tennis player who has won many tournaments.

 

 

Today is boxing day

Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts, known as a "Christmas box", from their bosses or employers, in the United Kingdom, Barbados, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, South Africa, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and other former British colonies. Today, Boxing Day is the bank holiday that generally takes place on 26 December.

 

Moses

Moses  was, according to the Hebrew Bible, a former Egyptian prince later turned prophet, religious leader and lawgiver, to whom the authorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed. Also called Moshe Rabbenu in Hebrew, he is the most important prophet in Judaism. He is also an important prophet in Christianity and Islam, as well as a number of other faiths.

 

Eucharist 

Eucharist /ˈjuːkərɪst/, also called Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper, and other names, is a Christian sacrament. According to some New Testament books, it was instituted by Jesus Christ during his Last Supper. Giving his disciples bread and wine during the Passover meal, Jesus commanded his followers to "do this in memory of me," while referring to the bread as "my body" and the wine as "my blood."

 

passover: is an important biblically derived Jewish festival. The Jewish people celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their liberation over 3,300 years ago by God from slavery in ancient Egypt that was ruled by the Pharaohs, and their freedom as a nation under the leadership of Moses. It commemorates the story of the Exodus as described in the Hebrew Bible especially in the Book of Exodus, in which the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt.

 

40對於新約、舊約是很漫長的數字

 

Canaan: during the late 2nd millennium BC, a region in the Ancient Near East, which as described in the Bible roughly corresponds to the Levant, i.e. modern-day Lebanon, Israel, Palestinian Territories, the western part of Jordan and southwestern Syria.

 

Joshua

He was one of the twelve spies of Israel sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. (Numbers 13:1-16) After the death of Moses, he led the Israelite tribes in the conquest of Canaan, and allocated the land to the tribes. According to Biblical chronology, Joshua lived between 1355-1245 BCE, or sometime in the late Bronze Age. According to Joshua 24:29, Joshua died at the age of 110.

 

commonwealth nation  (大英國協)

 

 

pope midnight mass 2014 (video)

 

biology

logy- a particular science or subject

geology/ sociology

 

interact

inter- between/ among

interfere/ international

 

positive

tive- causing/ having power/ related to 

creative/ active

 

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Words of the day

 

12/26 (Fri.)

1. intimate [adj.]  [ˈɪntɪmət]

definition: Closely acquainted; familiar

origin: early 17th century (as a noun): from late Latin intimatus, past participle of Latin intimare 'impress, make familiar', from intimus 'inmost'.

sentence: They are on intimate terms.

part of speech:

intimately [adv.]

 

2. consolidate [v.]  [kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt]

definition: Make (something) physically stronger or more solid

origin: early 16th century (in the sense 'combine into a whole'): from Latin consolidare, from con- 'together' + solidare 'make firm' (from solidus 'solid').

sentence: The first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls.

part of speech:

consolidation [n.]

consolidator [n.]

 

3. stuff [v.] [stʌf]

definition: Fill (a receptacle or space) tightly with something

origin: Middle English (denoting material for making clothes): shortening of Old French estoffe 'material, furniture', estoffer 'equip, furnish', from Greek stuphein 'draw together'.

sentence: His head has been stuffed with myths and taboos.

part of speech:

stuffer [n.]

 

4. prejudice [v.]  [ˈprɛdʒʊdɪs]

definition: Give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased

origin: Middle English: from Old French, from Latin praejudicium, from prae 'in advance' + judicium 'judgement'.

sentence: The statement might prejudice the jury.

 

5. solemn [adj.]  [ˈsaləm]

definition: Formal and dignified

origin: Middle English (in the sense 'associated with religious rites'): from Old French solemne, from Latin sollemnis 'customary, celebrated at a fixed date', from sollus 'entire'.

sentence: The funeral procession was solemn but lofty, as befit the prince.

part of speech:

solemnly [adv.]

solemnness [n.]

 

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12/29 (Mon.)

1. determinate [adj.]  [dɪˋtɝmənɪt]

definition:  definitely known or decided

origin: Middle English, from Latin determinatus, past participle of determinare

part of speech: 

determination [n.]

determinately [adv.]

 

2. fragile [adj.]  [ˋfrædʒəl]

definition: easily broken or damaged : very delicate : not strong

origin: Middle French, from Latin fragilis 

sentence: He is in an emotionally fragile state.

part of speech:

fragility [n.]

 

3. tragic [adj.]  [ˋtrædʒɪk]

definition: causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc.

origin: Middle English, from Latin tragicus, from Greek tragikos, irregular from tragōidia tragedy

sentence: We saw a tragic play about a man with AIDS.

part of speech:

tragically [adv.]

 

4. inherit [v.]  [ɪnˋhɛrɪt]

definition: to receive (money, property, etc.) from someone when that person dies

origin: Middle English enheriten to give right of inheritance to, from Anglo-French enheriter, from Late Latin inhereditare, from Latin in- + hereditas inheritance 

sentence: The company's new president will inherit some complicated legal problems.

part of speech:

inheritor [n.]

 

5. blaze [n.]  [blez]

definition: an intensely burning fire

origin: Middle English blase, from Old English blæse torch; probably akin to Old English bǣl fire 

sentence: Several houses had been burnt to the ground when the blaze was put out.

 

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12/30 (Tue.)

1. absent [adj.]  [ˋæbsnt]

definition: not present at a usual or expected place

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin absent-, absens, present participle of abesse to be absent, from ab- + esse to be

sentence: Snow is absent in his country. 

part of speech:

absently [adv.]

 

2. eager [adj.]  [ˋigɚ]

definition: very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something

origin: Middle English egre, from Anglo-French egre, aigre, from Latin acer 

sentence: She was eager to get started.

part of speech:

eagerly [adv.]

 

3. plunge [v.]  [plʌndʒ]

definition: to fall or jump suddenly from a high place

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French plunger, from Vulgar Latin *plumbicare, from Latin plumbum lead

sentence: The President's approval rating has plunged to 20 percent.

 

4. contain [v.]  [kənˋten]

definition: to have (something) inside

origin: Middle English conteinen, from Anglo-French cunteign-, cuntyen-, stem of cuntenir, from Latin continēre to hold together, hold in, contain, from com- + tenēre to hold

sentence: The article contains information on how to plan your retirement.

part of speech:

containable [adj.]

 

5. damp [adj.]  [dæmp]

definition: slight wetness in the air

origin: Middle English, black damp, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German, vapor; akin to Old High German damph vapor

sentence: The boxes were left outside in the damp.

 

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12/31 (Wed.)

1. assure [v.]  [əˋʃʊr]

definition: to tell someone in a very strong and definite way that something will happen or that something is true

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French asseurer, assurer, from Medieval Latin assecurare, from Latin ad- + securus secure

sentence: I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.

 

2. impulse [n.]  [ˋɪmpʌls]

definition: a sudden strong desire to do something

origin: Latin impulsus, from impellere to impel

sentence: He has to learn to control his impulses.

 

3. luminosity [n.]  [͵luməˋnɑsətɪ]

definition: the relative quantity of light

sentence: The luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show

 

4. conceal [v.]  [kənˋsil]

definition: to hide (something or someone) from sight

origin: Middle English concelen, from Anglo-French conceler, from Latin concelare, from com- + celare to hide

sentence: The editorial accused the government of concealing the truth.

part of speech:

concealable [adj.]

concealment [n.]

 

5. intend [n.]  [ɪnˋtɛnd]

definition: to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal

origin: Middle English entenden, intenden, from Anglo-French entendre, from Latin intendere to stretch out, direct, aim at, from in- + tendere to stretch

sentence: We intended that she come with us.

part of speech:

intention [n.]

 

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1/1 (Thu.)

1. ritual [adj.]  [ˈrɪtʃʊəl]

definition: Relating to or done as a religious or solemn rite

origin: late 16th century (as an adjective): from Latin ritualis, from ritus

sentence: Tantra set out ritual practices, religious proscriptions, yogic techniques, and philosophical doctrine.

part of speech:

ritually [adv.]

 

2. perpetual [adj.]  [pəˈpɛtʃʊəl]

definition: Never ending or changing

origin: Middle English: from Old French perpetuel, from Latin perpetualis, from perpetuus 'continuing throughout', from perpes, perpet- 'continuous'.

sentence: Some labor under the delusion that Alaska is smitten with almost perpetual darkness in winter and never ending light in the summer.

part of speech:

perpetually [adv.]

 

3. serendipitous [adj.]  [ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs]

definition: Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

sentence: Her career was a collection of serendipitous and fortuitous events that entice one to believe she was fated to succeed.

part of speech:

serendipitously [adv.]

 

4. recur [v.]  [rɪˋkɝ]

definition: Occur again periodically or repeatedly

origin: Middle English (in the sense 'return to'): from Latin recurrere, from re- 'again, back' + currere 'run'.

sentence: When the symptoms recurred, the doctor diagnosed something different.

part of speech:

recurrence [n.]

recurringly [adv.]

 

5. ineffable [adj.]  [ɪnˈɛfəbəl]

definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin ineffabilis, from in- 'not' + effabilis

sentence: If truth is ineffable, beyond words, we can't determine whether it can be intuited.

part of speech:

ineffability [n.]

ineffably [adv.]

 

 

product  [ˋprɑdəkt]

 

 

12 Days of Christmas

lyrics

On the first day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

A Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the second day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the third day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the fourth day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the fifth day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the sixth day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Six Geese a Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the seventh day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Seven Swans a Swimming

Six Geese a Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the eighth day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Eight Maids a Milking

Seven Swans a Swimming

Six Geese a Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the ninth day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Nine Ladies Dancing

Eight Maids a Milking

Seven Swans a Swimming

Six Geese a Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the tenth day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Ten Lords a Leaping

Nine Ladies Dancing

Eight Maids a Milking

Seven Swans a Swimming

Six Geese a Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the eleventh day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Eleven Pipers Piping

Ten Lords a Leaping

Nine Ladies Dancing

Eight Maids a Milking

Seven Swans a Swimming

Six Geese a Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

On the twelfth day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

12 Drummers Drumming

Eleven Pipers Piping

Ten Lords a Leaping

Nine Ladies Dancing

Eight Maids a Milking

Seven Swans a Swimming

Six Geese a Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Days_of_Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas is a festive Christian season to celebrate the nativity of Jesus, beginning on Christmas Day (25 December) or, according to Dennis Bratcher, 26 December – with the former interpretation making the evening of 5 January, commonly known as Twelfth Night, the last day of the twelve,[1] and the latter interpretation making 6 January the last day of the twelve, closing with Twelfth Night.

cumulative song

Epiphany

 

 

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O Come All Ye Faithful

lyrics

O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant

Oh come ye O come ye to Bethlehem;

come and behold him born the King of angels;

O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.

 

God of God light of light

Lo he not the virgin's womb;

Very God begotten not created:

O come let us adore him Christ The Lord.

 

Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation

Sing all ye citizens of heaven above;

Glory to God in the highest:

O come, let us adore him, Christ The Lord

 

See how the shepherds summoned to his cradle,

leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear

we too will thither hend our joyful footsteps;

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

 

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;

Jesus, to thee be glory given;

word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

 

 

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Bethlehem

The New Testament identifies Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus. The city is inhabited by one of the oldest Christian communities in the world[citation needed], although the size of the community has shrunk due to emigration.

 

I'll ride with you

a social media movement showing solidarity with Australian Muslims was gathering steam.

 

東正教教堂

 

 

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Words of the day

12/19 (Fri) 

1. enchant [v.]  [ɪnˋtʃænt]

definition: to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc.

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French enchanter, from Latin incantare, from in- + cantare to sing

sentence: The sorcerer enchanted the beautiful princess.

 

2. endanger [v.]  [ɪnˋdendʒɚ]

definition: to cause (someone or something) to be in a dangerous place or situation

sentence: Parents feared that the dog could endanger their children.

part of speech:

endangerment [n.]

 

3. exotic [adj.]  [ɛgˋzɑtɪk]

definition: very different, strange, or unusual

origin: Latin exoticus, from Greek exōtikos, from exō

sentence: She's known for her exotic tastes.

part of speech:

exotically [adv.]

 

4. snuggle [v.]  [ˋsnʌg!]

definition: to lie or sit close together in a comfortable position 

sentence: The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy.

 

5. delicate [adj.]  [ˋdɛləkət]

definition: easily broken or damaged

origin: Middle English delicat, from Latin delicatus given to self-indulgence, fastidious, subtly pleasing, not robust; akin to Latin delicere to allure

sentence: He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.

part of speech:

delicately [adv.]

 

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12/22 (Mon.)

1. resume [v.]  [rɪˈzjum]

definition: Begin again or continue after a pause or interruption

origin: late Middle English: from Old French resumer or Latin resumere, from re- 'back' + sumere 'take'.

sentence: I then continued to resume the folding of various frocks and dresses that were mainly sewn by myself.

part of speech:

resumable [adj.]

 

2. cortex [n.]  [ˈkɔrtɛks]

definition: The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness.

origin: late Middle English: from Latin, literally 'bark'.

sentence: Parts of the thalamus, and the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex that are important in controlling mood, also connect to the hypothalamus.

part of speech:

cortical [adj.]

 

3. prudent [adj.]  [ˈprudənt]

definition: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- 'foreseeing, attending to'

sentence: With prudent money management you can beat the downward trend in rates and earn a good return on your savings.

part of speech:

prudently [adv.]

 

4. poignant [adj.]  [ˈpɔɪnjənt]

definition: Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, literally 'pricking', present participle of poindre, from Latin pungere 'to prick'.

sentence: The play follows the story of one man's fight to save his land, combining poignant drama with a sense of humour.

part of speech:

poignantly [adv.]

 

5. tentative [adj.]  [ˈtɛntətɪv]

definition: Not certain or fixed; provisional

origin: late 16th century: from medieval Latin tentativus, from tentare, variant of temptare 'handle, try'.

sentence: It was a kind of empire built on very provisional and tentative things that might happen.

part of speech:

tentatively [adv.]

tentativeness [n.]

 

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12/23 (Tue.)

1. sorrel [adj.]  [ˋsɔrəl]

definition: a sorrel-colored animal; especially :  a light bright chestnut horse often with white mane and tail

origin: Middle English sorel, noun & adjective, from Anglo-French, from sor red, auburn, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch soor dry, barren, Old English sēar dry 

 

2. reject [v.]  [rɪˋdʒɛkt]

definition: to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)

origin: Middle English, from Latin rejectus, past participle of reicere, from re- + jacere to throw 

sentence: The produce inspector rejected several crates of berries that had begun to grow mold.

part of speech:

rejective [adj.]

 

3. trace [n.]  [tres]

definition: a mark or line left by something that has passed

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from tracer to trace

sentence: There was barely a trace of salt in the soup. 

 

4. lingual [adj.]  [ˋlɪŋgwəl]

definition: lying near or next to the tongue

origin: Latin lingua

part of speech:

lingually [adv.]

 

5. resist [v.]  [rɪˋzɪst]

definition: to fight against (something)

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French resister, from Latin resistere, from re- + sistere to take a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand

sentence: It was hard resisting the temptation to open the box.

 

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12/24 (Wed.)

1. cathartic [adj.]   [kəˈθɑrtɪk]

definition: Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis

origin: early 17th century (in medical use): via late Latin from Greek kathartikos, from katharsis ‘cleansing’

sentence: Gullible by nature, they are easily swayed by catchy slogans and start seeking cathartic relief in communal frenzy.

part of speech:

cathartically [adv.]

 

2. lobby [v.]  [ˈlabi]

definition: Seek to influence (a legislator) on an issue

origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'monastic cloister'): from medieval Latin lobia, lobium 'covered walk, portico'. The verb sense (originally US) derives from the practice of frequenting the lobby of a house of legislature to influence its members into supporting a cause.

sentence: They insist on their right to lobby Congress.

part of speech:

lobbyist [n.]

 

3. scout [v.]   [skaʊt]

definition: Make a search for someone or something in various places

origin: late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French escouter 'listen', earlier ascolter, from Latin auscultare.

sentence: I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper.

part of speech:

scouter [n.]

 

4. crush [v.]  [krʌʃ]

definition: to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape

origin: Middle English crusshen, from Anglo-French croissir, croistre, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Low German krossen to crush

sentence: Unfortunately some of the flowers got crushed when we were moving them.

part of speech:

crushable [adj.]

 

5. authentic [adj.]  [ɔˋθɛntɪk]

definition: real or genuine : not copied or false

origin: Middle English autentik, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin authenticus, from Greek authentikos, from authentēs perpetrator, master, from aut- + -hentēs (akin to Greek anyein to accomplish, Sanskrit sanoti he gains)

sentence: Experts have confirmed that the signature on the letter is authentic.

part of speech:

authentically [adv.]

authenticity [n.]

 

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12/25 (Thu.)

1. provisional [adj.]  [prəˈvɪʒənəl]

definition: Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later

sentence: While my research into these matters is not yet complete, I would like to present my provisional conclusions.

part of speech:

provisionality [n.]

 

2. mast [n.]  [mɑst]

definition: A tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails.

origin: Old English mæst, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch mast and German Mast.

sentence: She had two masts and carried fore-and-aft auxiliary sails.

part of speech:

masted [adj.]

 

3. mild [adj.]  [mʌɪld]

definition: Not severe, serious, or harsh

origin: Old English milde (originally in the sense 'gracious, not severe in command'), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German mild, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin mollis and Greek malthakos 'soft'.

sentence: In moderate poisoning, the symptoms listed for mild poisoning become more severe.

part of speech:

mildish [adj.]

 

4. segregation [n.]  [ˌsɛgrɪˈgeɪʃən]

definition: The action or state of setting someone or something apart from others

sentence: Both are oil towns with amazingly strict class segregation.

part of speech:

segregational [adj.]

segregationist [n.]

 

5. console [v.]  [ˋkɑnsol]

definition: to make someone feel better when they are feeling sad or disappointed

origin: French

sentence: Nothing could console her after his death.

part of speech:

consolingly [adv.]

 

 

rivalry  尊敬的對手

enemy  通用字

foe        將對方殺死的仇敵

 

Anna Karina happy family 

Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.

 

herbivore /ˋhɝbə͵vɔr/

A herbivore is an animal anatomically and physiologically adapted to eating plant material, for example foliage, for the main component of its diet. As a result of their plant diet, herbivorous animals typically have mouthparts adapted to rasping or grinding. Horses and other herbivores have wide flat teeth that are adapted to grinding grass, tree bark, and other tough plant material.

 

omnivore  /ˈɒmnivɔər/

An omnivore is an animal which normally derives its energy and nutrients from a diet consisting of a variety of food sources that may include plants, animals, algae, fungi and bacteria

 

fighting: struggle for something that you want

 

chapter 17: about sibling relationship, because they have each other

chapter 18 green box: foreshadowing

 

insult

in- into/ in

invent/ insert/ inhabit

 

solitaire

sol- alone/ only

solo/ solipsism/ soliloguy

 

ahead

a- to/ toward

approve/ affect/ appreciation

 

evaporate

e- out

escape

 

excerpt

ex- out

 

omniponent  全知的

potent- 能力

impotent /incompetent

 

mailce

mal- 負面

P.157 idiom 期末考考題 

 

 

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Words of the day

12/12 (Fri.)

1. whack [v.]  [hwæk]

definition: to hit (someone or something) with great force

origin: probably imitative of the sound of a blow

sentence: The old man lifted his cane and whacked the mugger on the head.

part of speech:

whacker [n.]

 

2. twirl [v.]  [twɝl]

definition: to turn or spin around and around

origin: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect tvirla to twirl; akin to Old High German dweran to stir

sentence: The chef twirled the noodles around his fork.

part of speech:

twirler [n.]

 

3. batter [n.]  [ˋbætɚ]

definition: Middle English bateren, probably frequentative of batten to bat, from bat

origin: to beat with successive blows so as to bruise, shatter, or demolish

part of speech:

batterer [n.]

 

4. archaeology [n.]  [͵ɑrkɪˋɑlədʒɪ]

definition: a science that deals with past human life and activities by studying the bones, tools, etc., of ancient people

origin: French archéologie, from Late Latin archaeologia antiquarian lore, from Greek archaiologia, from archaio- + -logia -logy

part of speech:

archaeologist [n.]

 

5. intestine [n.]  [ɪnˋtɛstɪn]

definition: the long tube that takes food from your stomach out of your body

origin: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French intestin, from Latin intestinus, from intus within

 

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12/15 (Mon.)

1. underpin [v.]  [͵ʌndɚˋpɪn]

definition: to strengthen or support (something) from below

sentence: The wall is underpinned by metal beams.

 

2. valid [adj.]  [ˋvælɪd]

definition:  acceptable according to the law

origin: Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French valide, from Medieval Latin validus, from Latin, strong, potent, from valēre

sentence: There is no valid reason to proceed with the change.

part of speech:

validity [n.]

validly [adv.]

 

3. solitaire [n.]  [͵sɑləˋtɛr]

definition: a card game that is played by one person

origin: French, from solitaire, adjective, solitary, from Latin solitarius

 

4. footage [n.]  [ˋfʊtɪdʒ]

definition:  scenes or action recorded on film or video

sentence: Some disturbing footage of the war was shown on the evening news.

 

5. squawk [v.]  [skwɔk]

definition: to complain or protest loudly or with strong feeling

origin: probably blend of squall and squeak

sentence: His proposal has raised squawks of protest in Congress. 

part of speech:

squawker [n.]

 

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12/16 (Tue.)

1. impish [adj.]  [ˈɪmpɪʃ]

definition: Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous

sentence: But every minute, an impish sprite takes one ball back out, always extracting the lowest-numbered ball in the bucket.

part of speech:

impishly [adv.]

impishness [n.]

 

2. retard [v.]  [rɪˈtɑrd]

definition: late 15th century: from French retarder, from Latin retardare, from re- 'back' + tardus 'slow'.

origin: late 15th century: from French retarder, from Latin retardare, from re- 'back' + tardus 'slow'.

sentence: Famously, Forster accused the educational systems of the time of retarding the emotional development of schoolboys.

part of speech:

retardation [n.]

retarder [n.]

retardment [n.]

 

3. obliterate [v.]  [əˈblɪtəreɪt]

definition: Destroy utterly; wipe out

origin: mid 16th century: from Latin obliterat- 'struck out, erased', from the verb obliterare, based on littera 'letter, something written'.

sentence: The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind.

part of speech:

obliterative [adj.]

obliterator [n.]

 

4. prime [adj.]  [praɪm]

definition:  the period in life when a person is best in health, strength, etc. : the most active or successful time of a person's life

origin: Middle English, from Old English prīm, from Latin prima hora first hour

sentence: The interest rate is two percent plus prime.

 

5. stack [v.] [stak]

definition: Arrange (a number of things) in a pile, typically a neat one

origin: Middle English: from Old Norse stakkr 'haystack', of Germanic origin.

sentence: He stood up, beginning to stack the plates.

part of speech:

stackable [adj.]

stacker [n.]

 

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12/17 (Wed.)

1. entourage [n.]  [͵ɑntuˋrɑʒ]

definition: a group of people who go with and assist an important person

origin: French, from Middle French, from entourer to surround, from entour around, from en in (from Latin in) + tour circuit

sentence: The gaggle of hangers-on that passes for the rock star's entourage.

 

2. mural [adj.]  [ˋmjʊrəl]

definition: applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface

origin: Latin muralis, from murus wall 

sentence: There is a mural painting on the wall. 

 

3. unwieldy [adj.]  [ʌnˋwildɪ]

definition: difficult to handle, control, or deal with because of being large, heavy, or complex

sentence: The system is outdated and unwieldy.

part of speech:

unwieldily [adv.]

unwieldness [n.]

 

4. exploit [v.] [ɪkˈsplɔɪt]

definition: Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)

origin: Middle English: from Old French esploit (noun), based on Latin explicare 'unfold'. The early notion of 'success, progress' gave rise to the sense 'attempt to capture', 'military expedition', hence the current sense of the noun. Verb senses (mid 19th century) are from modern French exploiter.

sentence: 500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology.

part of speech:

exploitable [adj.]

exploiter [n.]

 

5. mindset [n.]  [ˋmaɪnd͵sɛt]

definition: a particular way of thinking : a person's attitude or set of opinions about something

sentence: I can't take their mindset anymore.

 

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12/18 (Thu.)

1. discipline [n.]  [ˈdɪsɪplɪn]

definition: The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience

origin: Middle English (in the sense 'mortification by scourging oneself'): via Old French from Latin disciplina 'instruction, knowledge', from discipulus

sentence: In 1923 parliament began to revise the code of military discipline.

part of speech:

disciplinable [adj.]

disciplinal [adj.]

 

2. dismiss [v.]  [dɪsˈmɪs]

definition: Order or allow to leave; send away

origin: late Middle English: from medieval Latin dismiss-, variant of Latin dimiss- 'sent away', from the verb dimittere.

sentence: She dismissed the taxi at the corner of the road.

part of speech:

dismissible [adj.]

 

3. divide [v.]  [dɪˈvʌɪd]

definition: Separate or be separated into parts

origin: Middle English (as a verb): from Latin dividere 'force apart, remove'. The noun dates from the mid 17th century.

sentence: Consumer magazines can be divided into a number of categories.

 

4. dominate [v.]  [ˈdɒmɪneɪt]

definition: Have power and influence over

origin: early 17th century: from Latin dominat- 'ruled, governed', from the verb dominari, from dominus 'lord, master'.

sentence: The company dominates the market for operating system software.

part of speech:

dominator [n.]

 

5. symbol [n.]  [ˋsɪmb!]

definition: an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality

origin: in sense 1, from Late Latin symbolum, from Late Greek symbolon, from Greek, token, sign; in other senses from Latin symbolum token, sign, symbol, from Greek symbolon, literally, token of identity verified by comparing its other half, from symballein to throw together, compare, from syn- + ballein to throw

sentence: We use x as the symbol for an unknown quantity

part of speech:

symbolic [adj.]

 

 

 

advent

ad- forward

adventage

 

週一晚上八點前交筆記本網址

格式： 英語一甲黃敏禎  八點英文

 

SOP stands for sequence of process

 

BY EMILY DICKINSON

 

infamous 聲名狼藉的

 

生死界的調和: River Styx (冥河)

 

allusion 暗示；提及

 

extravagant

extra- extreme

 

A hypothesis is a state that needs to furthermore explained in details by providing the relative example or contrast to define better.

 

serendipity trailer (video)

 

fate/fatal  不能選

destiny/destination  可控制

 

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Words of the day

11/28 (Fri.)

1. splash [v.]  [splæʃ]

definition: to cause (water or another liquid) to move in a noisy way or messy way

origin: alteration of plash

sentence: He dropped the bottle and bleach splashedonto the floor.

part of speech:

splasher [n.]

 

2. submerge [v.]  [səbˋmɝdʒ]

definition: to make (someone or something) go under the surface of water or some other liquid : to cover (someone or something) with a liquid

origin: Latin submergere, from sub- + mergere to plunge

sentence: His talent was submerged by his shyness.

part of speech:

submergence [n.]

 

3. wade [v.]  [wed]

definition: to walk through water 

origin: Middle English, from Old English wadan; akin to Old High German watan to go, wade, Latin vadere to go

sentence: The lawyer had to wade through all the files.

part of speech:

wadable [adj.]

 

4. absorb [adj.]  [əbˋsɔrb] 

definition: to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way

origin: Anglo-French asorbir to swallow up, from Latin absorbēre, from ab- + sorbēre to suck up; akin to Lithuanian surbti to sip, Greek rophein to gulp down

sentence: The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.

part of speech:

absorber [n.]

 

5. reprise [n.]  [rɪˋpraɪz]

definition: something (such as a piece of music) that is repeated

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, seizure, repossession, expense, from feminine past participle of reprendre to take back, from re- + prendre to take, from Latin prehendere

sentence: They ended their performance with a reprise of the opening number.

 

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12/1 (Mon.)

1. graffiti [n.]  [grə`fitɪ]

definition:  to draw graffiti on 

sentence: he walls of the old building are covered with graffiti.

 

2. massive [adj.]  [ˋmæsɪv]

definition: very large and heavy

origin: Middle English massiffe, from Anglo-French mascif, alteration of massiz, from Vulgar Latin *massicius, from Latin massa mass

sentence: A massive effort will be required to clean up the debris.

part of speech:

massively [adv.]

 

3. cheetah [n.]  [ˋtʃitə]

definition: a large wild cat that lives in Asia and Africa and that can run very fast

origin: Hindi cītā & Urdu chītā leopard, from Sanskrit citraka, from citra bright, variegated; akin to Old High German heitar bright

picture:

 

 

 

4. deprive [v.]  [dɪˋpraɪv]

definition: to take something away from <deprived him of his professorship

origin: Middle English depriven, from Anglo-French depriver, from Medieval Latin deprivare, from Latin de- + privare to deprive

sentence: The new laws deprived many people of the most elementary freedoms. 

part of speech:

deprivation [n.]

 

5. spurt [v.]  [spɝt]

definition: to expel in a stream or jet

origin: perhaps akin to Middle High German spürzen to spit, Old English -sprūtan to sprout

sentence: Water spurted from the broken pipe.

 

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12/2 (Tue.)

1. propel [v.]  [prəˋpɛl]

definition: to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction

origin: Middle English propellen, from Latin propellere, from pro- before + pellere to drive

sentence: He grabbed him and propelled him through the door.

 

2.molecule [n.]  [ˋmɑlə͵kjul]

definition:  the smallest possible amount of a particular substance that has all the characteristics of that substance

origin: French molécule, from New Latin molecula, diminutive of Latin moles mass

sentence: There is not a molecule of evidence to support these charges.

 

3. abdomen [n.]  [ˋæbdəmən]

definition: the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach and other organs

origin: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin

sentence: He felt a great deal of pain in his abdomen.

part of speech:

abdominal [adj.]

 

4. overthrow [v.]  [͵ovɚˋθro]

definition: to remove (someone or something) from power especially by force

sentence: Fascism had lawlessly overthrown the democratic government.

 

5. barter [v.]  [ˋbɑrtɚ]

definition: to exchange things (such as products or services) for other things instead of for money

origin: Middle English bartren, from Anglo-French *bareter to do business, exchange, alteration of Old French barater

sentence: The explorers used blankets and other supplies for barter to get food from the native people.

part of speech:

baterer [n.]

 

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12/3 (Wed.)

1. pinch [v.]  [pɪntʃ]

definition: to squeeze (someone's skin) between your thumb and finger often in a painful way

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French *pincher, pincer

sentence: My little brother is always trying to pinch me.

 

2. sculpture [n.] [ˋskʌlptʃɚ]

definition: a piece of art that is made by carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc.

origin: Middle English, from Latin sculptura, from sculptus, past participle of sculpere to carve, alteration of scalpere to scratch, carve

sentence: There are two horses sculptured in bronze at the gate. 

 

3. equivalent [adj.]  [ɪˈkwɪvələnt]

definition: Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.

origin: late Middle English : via Old French from late Latin aequivalent- 'being of equal worth', from the verb aequivalere, from aequi- 'equally' + valere 'be worth'.

sentence: One unit is equivalentto one glass of wine.

part of speech:

equivalently [adv.]

 

4. recipient [n.]   [rɪˈsɪpɪənt]

definition: A person or thing that receives or is awarded something

origin: mid 16th century: from Latin recipient- 'receiving', from the verb recipere.

sentence: They are the recipients of Smart awards from the Department of Trade and Industry.

part of speech:

recipiency [n.]

 

5. interrupt [v.]  [ɪntəˈrʌpt]

definition: Stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process)

origin: late Middle English: from Latin interrupt- 'broken, interrupted', from the verb interrumpere, from inter- 'between' + rumpere 'to break'.

sentence: The buzzer interrupted his thoughts.

part of speech:

interruptible [adj.]

interruptive [adj.]

 

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12/4 (Thu.)

1. thwart [v.]  [θwɔt]

definition: Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something

origin: Middle English thwerte, from the adjective thwert 'perverse, obstinate, adverse', from Old Norse thvert, neuter of thverr 'transverse', from an Indo-European root shared by Latin torquere 'to twist'.

sentence: He never did anything to thwart his father.

 

2. stigma [n.]  [ˈstɪgmə]

definition: A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

origin: late 16th century (denoting a mark made by pricking or branding): via Latin from Greek stigma 'a mark made by a pointed instrument, a dot'

sentence: The aim is to remove the social stigma attached to the disease.

 

3. tout [v.]  [taʊt ]

definition: Attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach

origin: Middle English tute 'look out', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch tuit 'spout, nozzle'. Later senses were 'watch, spy on' (late 17th century) and 'solicit custom' (mid 18th century). The noun was first recorded (early 18th century) in the slang use 'thieves' lookout'.

sentence: Sanjay was touting his wares.

part of speech:

touter [n.]

 

4. amiable [adj.]  [ˈeɪmɪəbəl]

definition: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

origin: late Middle English (originally in the senses 'kind', and 'lovely, lovable'): via Old French from late Latin amicabilis 'amicable'. The current sense, influenced by modern French aimable 'trying to please', dates from the mid 18th century.

sentence: The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.

part of speech:

amiableness [n.]

amiably [adv.]

 

5. dinkum [adj.]  [ˈdɪŋkəm]

definition: (Of an article or person) genuine, honest, true

origin: late 19th century: of unknown origin.

sentence: It is light and satisfying, the flakiness - the result of using real butter, unbleached flour and no preservatives - is the dinkum deal.

 

 

 

小考 The Great Gatsby

電影欣賞 The Great Gatsby

 

Great light stands for hope on his dream and love. as well as the corruption of the East Egg.

Mrytle" You can't live forever."

Nick" You can't repeat the past."

Gatsby" Surely you can."

So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

 

 

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 Words of the day

11/21 (Fri.)

1. crust [v.]  [krʌst]

definition: Form into a hard outer layer

origin: Middle English: from Old French crouste, from Latin crusta 'rind, shell, crust'.

sentence: The blisters eventually crustover.

part of speech:

crustal [adj.]

 

2. witty [adj.]  [ˈwɪti]

definition: Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour

origin: Old English wit(t)ig 'having wisdom'

sentence: Marlowe was charming and witty.

part of speech:

wittily [adv.]

wittiness [n.]

 

3. regal [adj.]  [ˈriːgəl]

definition: Of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin regalis, from rex, reg- 'king'.

sentence: Considered a symbol of regal authority, the dragon was also thought to dispel evil spirits.

part of speech:

regally [adv.]

 

4. detach [v.]  [dɪˈtatʃ]

definition: Disengage (something or part of something) and remove it

origin: late 16th century (in the sense 'discharge a gun'): from French détacher, earlier destacher, from des- (expressing reversal) + attacher 'attach'.

sentence: He detached the front lamp from its bracket.

part of speech:

detachability [n.]

detachable [adj]

 

5. volley [n.]  [ˈvoli]

definition: A number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time

origin: late 16th century: from French volée, based on Latin volare 'to fly'.

sentence: Royal Marines fired three volleys over the grave at the interment.

part of speech:

volleyer [n.]

 

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11/24 (Mon.)

1. costume [n.]  [ˋkɑstjum]

definition:  the clothes that are worn by someone (such as an actor) who is trying to look like a different person or thing

origin: French, from Italian, custom, dress, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo custom

sentence: He changed his costume for the party.

part of speech:

costumey [adj.]

 

2. manner [n.]  [ˋmænɚ]

definition:  the way that something is done or happens

origin: Middle English manere, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand 

sentence: It is bad manners to interrupt. 

part of speech:

mannerless [n.]

 

3. breed [v.]  [brid]

definition: to keep and take care of animals or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind

origin: Middle English breden, from Old English brēdan; akin to Old English brōd brood

sentence: He got into the business of breeding cattle.

 

4. tap [n.]  [tæp]

definition: a plug for a hole (as in a cask)

origin: Middle English tappe, from Old English tæppa; akin to Old High German zapho tap

sentence: He left the tap open to fill the kitchen sink with water. 

 

5. destination [n.]  [͵dɛstəˋneʃən]

definition:  a place to which a person is going or something is being sent

sentence: After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward our destination.

 

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11/25 (Tue.)

1.engulf [v.]  [ɪnˋgʌlf]

definition: to flow over and cover (someone or something)

sentence: The valley was engulfed in a thick fog.

part of speech:

engulfment [n.]

 

2. fee [n.]  [fi]

definition:  an amount of money that must be paid

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French fé, fief, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English feoh cattle, property, Old High German fihu cattle; akin to Latin pecus cattle, pecunia mone 

sentence: The admission fee is $10.

 

3. subscribe [v.]  [səbˋskraɪb]

definition:  to pay money to get a publication or service regularly

origin: Middle English, from Latin subscribere, literally, to write beneath, from sub- + scribere to write

sentence: Subscribe today and get your first issue free!

 

4. violent [adj.]  [ˋvaɪələnt]

definition: using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin violentus; akin to Latin vis strength 

sentence: She suffered a violent death in a car accident.

part of speech:

violently [adv.]

 

5.antique [n.] [ænˋtik]

definition: belonging to an earlier period, style, or fashion : old and often valuable

origin: Middle French, from Latin antiquus, from ante before

sentence: That car is an antique.

 

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11/26 (Wed.)

1. circuit [n.]  [ˋsɝkɪt]

definition: a series of performances, sports events, lectures, etc., that are held or done at many different places

origin: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French circuite, from Latin circuitus, from circumire, circuire to go around, from circum- + ire to go 

sentence: It takes a year for the Earth to make one circuit around the sun.

 

2. crate [n.] [kret]

definition: a large wooden or plastic box used for moving things from one place to another

origin: Middle English, from Latin cratis

sentence: The bear arrived at the zoo in a crate.

 

3. dawn [v.]  [dɔn]

definition: to begin to become light as the sun rises

origin: Middle English, probably back-formation from dawning daybreak, alteration of dawing, from Old English dagung, from dagian

sentence: They waited for the day to dawn.

 

4.invade [v.]  [ɪnˋved]

definition: to enter (a place, such as a foreign country) in order to take control by military force

origin: Middle English, from Latin invadere, from in- + vadere to go

sentence: The troops invaded at dawn.

part of speech:

invader [n.]

 

5. tide [n.]  [taɪd]

definition: the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean that is caused by the pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth

origin: Middle English, time, from Old English tīd; akin to Old High German zīt time and perhaps to Greek daiesthai to divide

sentence: The boat got swept away in the tide.

part of speech:

tideless [adj.]

 

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11/27 (Thu.)

1. rinse [v.]  [rɪns]

definition: Wash (something) with clean water to remove soap, detergent, dirt, or impurities

origin: Middle English (as a verb): from Old French rincer, of unknown ultimate origin.

sentence: Wash the face piece in detergent and water, rinse it thoroughly, and dry it in a well-ventilated area.

part of speech:

rinser [n.]

 

2. peripheral [adj.]  [pəˈrɪfərəl]

definition: Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something

sentence: Instead, it is a better idea to sample from the peripheral edges of affected areas where plant symptoms are less severe and nematode population densities are still high.

part of speech:

peripherality [n.]

peripheralisation [n.]

peripheralise [v.]

peripherally [adv.]

 

3. irritate [v.]  [ˈɪrɪteɪt]

definition: Make (someone) annoyed or a little angry

origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'excite, provoke'): from Latin irritat- 'irritated', from the verb irritare.

sentence: Later that evening, Jenny remarked that she was irritated with Sara.

part of speech:

irritative [adj.]

irritator [n.]

 

4. sanguine [adj.]  [ˈsaŋgwɪn]

definition: Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

origin: Middle English: from Old French sanguin(e) 'blood red', from Latin sanguineus 'of blood', from sanguis, sanguin- 'blood'.

sentence: He is sanguine about prospects for the global economy.

part of speech:

sanguinely [adv.]

sanguineness [n.]

 

5. draft [v.]  [drɑft]

definition: Prepare a preliminary version of (a document)

origin: mid 16th century: phonetic spelling of draught.

sentence: I drafted a letter of resignation.

part of speech:

drafter [n.]

 

 

 

lungs --> lung cancer

I am interested in interesting music.

I was shocked for something very skocking.

I felt embarrassed for something very embarrassing.

You bored me.

I felt bored.

I am bored for something very boring.

 

farther / further (抽象)

 

one of the + 複數名詞

 

The Great Gatsby

下周考試! (grade saver) 

fair-minded (fair 為公平的而非美麗的)

Tender is the night (F. Scott. Fitzgerald)

 

Tales of Jazz (short collection)

Samuel Ullman -- Youth is not a time of life; it's a state of mind.

Greatness is a state of mind.

Gatsby 後來是時髦的象徵

temperament 氣質

 

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Words of the day 

 

11/14 (Fri.)

1. separate [adj.]  [ˋsɛpə͵ret]

definition: to cause (two or more people or things) to stop being together, joined, or connected : to make (people or things) separate

origin: Middle English, from Latin separatus, past participle of separare, from se- apart + parare to prepare, procure

sentence: They described the process used to separatecream from milk.

part of speech:

seperately [adv.]

 

2. vivid [adj.]  [ˋvɪvɪd]

definition: of a picture, memory, etc. : seeming like real life because it is very clear, bright, or detailed

origin: Latin vividus, from vivere to live

sentence: He gave a vivid description of the scene.

part of speech:

vividly [adv.]

 

3. intention [n.]  [ɪnˋtɛnʃən]

definition: the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose

sentence: She announced her intention to run for governor.

part of speech:

intentionally [adv.]

 

4. synthetic [adj.]  [sɪnˋθɛtɪk]

definition: made by combining different substances : not natural

part of speech:

synthetically [adv.] 

 

5. intense [adj]  [ɪnˋtɛns]

definition: very great in degree : very strong

origin: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intensus, from past participle of intendere to stretch out

sentence: He shielded his eyes from the intense flash of light.

part of speech:

intensely [adv.]

 

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11/17 (Mon.)

1. permanent [adj.]  [ˋpɝmənənt]

definition:  lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French parmanant, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of permanēre to endure, from per- throughout + manēre to remain

sentence: She made a permanent home in this country.

part of speech:

permanently [adv.]

 

2. virtual [adj.]  [ˋvɝtʃʊəl]

definition: very close to being something without actually being it

origin: Middle English, efficacious, potential, from Medieval Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus strength, virtue

sentence: The Web site provides a virtual tour of the stadium.

part of speech:

virtually [adv.]

 

3. bend [v.]  [bɛnd]

definition: to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved

origin: Middle English, from Old English bendan; akin to Old English bend fetter

sentence: She bent down to pick up a piece of paper and then she straightened up again.

 

4.conflict [v.]  [kənˋflɪkt]

definition: a struggle for power, property, etc.

origin: Middle English, from Latin conflictus act of striking together, from confligere to strike together, from com- + fligere to strike

sentence: You'll need to resolve the conflict between your parents' plans for you and your own ambitions.

part of speech:

confliction [n.]

 

5. grin [v.]  [grɪn]

definition: to smile widely

origin: Middle English grennen, from Old English grennian; akin to Old High German grennen to snarl 

sentence: She continued to tease her brother, grinning wickedly.

 

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11/18 (Tue.)

1. principle [n.]  [ˈprɪnsɪpəl]

definition: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin principium 'source', principia (plural) 'foundations', from princeps, princip- 'first, chief'.

sentence: And yet, of course, our principles of fairness and justice must be upheld

 

2. hostile [adj.]  [ˈhɒstʌɪl]

definition: Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly

origin: late 16th century: from French, or from Latin hostilis, from hostis 'stranger, enemy'.

sentence: He wrote a ferociously hostile attack.

part of speech:

hostilely [adv.]

 

3. brilliant [adj.]  [ˈbrɪljənt]

definition: Exceptionally clever or talented

origin: late 17th century: from French brillant 'shining', present participle of briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus

sentence: The young Lord Burlington was brilliant and precocious.

part of speech:

brilliantly [adv.]

 

4. decent [adj.]  [ˈdiːsənt]

definition: Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour

origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'suitable, appropriate'): from Latin decent- 'being fitting', from the verb decere.

sentence: We should be here in the House to establish decent standards of behaviour in our society.

part of speech:

decently [adv.]

 

5. fond [adj.]  [fɒnd]

definition: (fond of) Having an affection or liking for

origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'infatuated, foolish'): from obsolete fon 'a fool, be foolish', of unknown origin. Compare with fun.

sentence: He was not too fond of dancing.

part of speech:

fondly [adv.]

 

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11/19 (Wed.)

1. cautious [adj.]  [ˋkɔʃəs]

definition: careful about avoiding danger or risk

sentence: Any cautious tourist will guard her passport.

part of speech:

caution [n.]

cautiousness [n.]

 

2. genius [n.]  [ˋdʒinjəs]

definition: a very smart or talented person : a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable

origin: Latin, tutelary spirit, natural inclinations, from gignere to beget

sentence: Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton were great scientific geniuses.

 

3. suburb [n.]  [ˋsʌbɝb]

definition: a town or other area where people live in houses near a larger city

origin: Middle English suburbe, from Anglo-French, from Latin suburbium, from sub- near + urbs city 

sentence: New suburbs burgeoned all around the city.

part of speech:

suburbite [n.]

 

4. thrive [v.]  [θraɪv]

definition: to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed

origin: Middle English, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa to grasp

sentence: Rice thrives in this hot weather.

part of speech:

thriving [adj.]

 

5. anxiety [n.]  [æŋˋzaɪətɪ]

definition: fear or nervousness about what might happen

origin: Latin anxietas, from anxius

sentence: He's been feeling a lot of anxiety about his new job.

part of speech:

anxious [adj.]

 

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11/20 (Thu.)

1. contradiction [n.]  [kɒntrəˈdɪkʃən]

definition: A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another

origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere

sentence: The proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions.

 

2. indulge [v.]  [ɪnˈdʌldʒ]

definition: Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

origin: early 17th century (in the sense 'treat with excessive kindness'): from Latin indulgere 'give free rein to'.

sentence: Their inability to retain possession allowed Rangers to indulge in the passing game they enjoy.

part of speech:

indulger [n.]

 

3. deprive [v.]  [dɪˈprʌɪv]

definition: Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something

origin: Middle English (in the sense 'depose from office'): from Old French depriver, from medieval Latin deprivare, from de- 'away, completely' + privare

sentence: It's unfortunate we are continually deprived of our potential benefits for residents.

part of speech:

deprival [n.]

 

4. radical [adj.]  [ˈradɪkəl]

definition: (Especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough

origin: late Middle English (in the senses 'forming the root' and 'inherent'): from late Latin radicalis, from Latin radix, radic- 'root'.

sentence: Both groups would be affected by a radical change in the business climate.

part of speech:

radicalism [n.]

radically [adv.]

radicalness [n.]

 

5. aloof [adj.]  [əˈluf]

definition: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

sentence: They were courteous but faintly aloof.

part of speech:

aloofly [adv.]

aloofness [n.]

 

 

Midterm examination

 

 

blend 攪

use your hand to mix something.

 

Human Resource Management

 

副本Cc (Carbon copy)

 

翻轉教室概念：學生從網路或是其他媒體中自學再到教室與老師進行互動

 

crow是擬聲字

 

obligation (a moral or legal duty to do something)

responsibility (a duty to be in charge of or look after something, so that you make decisions and can be blamed if something bad happen)

 

 

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Words of the day

10/31 (Fri.)

1. prejudice [v.]  [ˈprɛdʒʊdɪs]

definition: Give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased

origin: Middle English: from Old French, from Latin praejudicium, from prae 'in advance' + judicium 'judgement'.

sentence: The statement might prejudice the jury.

 

2. suspicion [n.]  [səˈspɪʃən]

definition: A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true

origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French suspeciun, from medieval Latin suspectio(n-), from suspicere 'mistrust'. The change in the second syllable was due to association with Old French suspicion 

sentence: She had a sneaking suspicion that he was laughing at her.

 

3. palatial [adj.]  [pəˈleɪʃəl]

definition: Resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

origin: mid 18th century: from Latin palatium 'palace'

sentence: He didn't foresee the palatial palaces of today where the punter can see live racing.

part of speech:

palatially [adv.]

 

4. mock [v.]  [mak]

definition: Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner

origin: late Middle English: from Old French mocquer 'deride'.

sentence: We laughed, we mocked, we teased, we made fun of each other, we made fun of strangers.

part of speech:

mockable [adj.]

 

5. meddle [v.]  [ˈmɛdəl]

definition: Interfere in something that is not one’s concern

origin: Middle English (in the sense 'mingle, mix'): from Old French medler, variant of mesler, based on Latin miscere 'to mix'.

sentence: I don’t want him meddling in our affairs.

part of speech:

meddler [n.]

 

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11/3 (Mon.)

1. activate [v.]  [ˋæktə͵vet]

definition: to set up or formally institute (as a military unit) with the necessary personnel and equipment

sentence: Touch the screen to activate the system.

part of speech:

activation [n.]

 

2. default [n.]  [dɪˋfɔlt]

definition: a failure to make a payment (such as a payment on a loan)

origin: Middle English defaute, defaulte, from Anglo-French, from defaillir to be lacking, fail, from de- + faillir to fail

sentence: The defendant has made no appearance in the case and is in default.

 

3. defect [n.]  [dɪˋfɛkt]

definition: a physical problem that causes something to be less valuable, effective, healthy, etc.

origin: Middle English, from Latin defectus lack, from deficere to desert, fail, from de- + facere to do

sentence: Vanity and pride were his two worst character defects.

part of speech:

defective [adj.]

 

4. endeavor [v.]  [ɪnˋdɛvɚ]

definition: to seriously or continually try to do (something)

origin: Middle English endeveren to exert oneself, from en- + dever duty

sentence: They endeavored to create a government that truly serves its people.

 

5. hesitate [v.]  [ˋhɛzə͵tet]

definition: to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do

origin: Latin haesitatus, past participle of haesitare to stick fast, hesitate, frequentative of haerēre to stick 

sentence: She hesitated and waited for her friend to say something.

part of speech:

hesitation [n.]

 

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10/4 (Tue.)

1. hook [n.]  [hʊk]

definition: a curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something

origin: Middle English, from Old English hōc; akin to Middle Dutch hoec fishhook, corner, Lithuanian kengė hook

sentence: Will you hang my coat on the hook?

 

2. incorporate [v.]  [ɪnˋkɔrpə͵ret]

definition: to form into a corporation

origin: Middle English, from Late Latin incorporatus, past participle of incorporare, from Latin in- + corpor-, corpus body

sentence: This design incorporates the best features of our earlier models.

part of speech:

incorporation [n.]

 

3. perceive [v.]  [pɚˋsiv]

definition: to notice or become aware of (something)

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French perceivre, from Latin percipere, from per- thoroughly + capere to take

sentence: He gradually perceived that his parents had been right. 

part of speech:

perceivable [adj.]

 

4. sensation [n.]   [sɛnˋseʃən]

definition: a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences

origin: Medieval Latin sensation-, sensatio, from Late Latin, understanding, idea, from Latin sensus

sentence: I experienced a stinging sensation in my arm.

 

5. simultaneous [adj.]  [͵saɪm!ˋtenɪəs]

definition: happening at the same time

origin: Latin simul at the same time + English -taneous (as in instantaneous) 

sentence: The two gunshots were simultaneous.

part of speech:

simultaneously [adv.]

 

 

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11/5 (Wed.)

1. redemption [n.]  [rɪˈdɛmpʃən]

definition: The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin redemptio(n-), from redimere 'buy back'

sentence: Why must he tug on my heartstrings, moving me to tears, when there could be no redemption, no saving me?

 

2. voluminous [adj.]  [vəˈljumɪnəs]

definition: (Of clothes) very loose or full; having much fabric

origin: early 17th century: partly from late Latin voluminosus 'having many coils', partly from Latin volumen, volumin-

sentence: Well, the Elizabethans wore voluminous clothing, and an item or two less should not offend even the most prudish, we suppose.

part of speech:

voluminously [adv.]

voluminousness [n.]

 

3. existential [adj.]  [ˌɛgzɪˈstɛnʃəl]

definition: Relating to existence

origin: late 17th century: from late Latin existentialis, from existentia

sentence: So I've been going through an existential reckoning lately, in which I'm in the process of critically examining what I'm doing with my life and why I'm doing it.

part of speech:

existentially [adv.]

 

4. angst [n.]  [aŋst]

definition: A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general

origin: 1920s: from German, 'fear'.

sentence: Rock and pop have a tradition of celebrating adolescent angst.

part of speech:

angsty [adj.]

 

5. bleak [adj.]  [blik]

definition: (Of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements

origin: Old English blāc 'shining, white', or in later use from synonymous Old Norse bleikr; ultimately of Germanic origin and related to bleach.

sentence: The yard and the vast prairie lands were bleak and desolate.

part of speech:

bleakly [adv.]

bleakness [n.]

 

 

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11/6 (Thu.)

1. stumble [v.]  [ˈstʌmbəl]

definition: Trip or momentarily lose one’s balance; almost fall

origin: Middle English (as a verb): from Old Norse, from the Germanic base of stammer.

sentence: Her foot caught in the rug and she stumbled.

part of speech:

stumbler [n.]

stumbling [adj.]

stumblingly [adv.]

 

2. deride [v.]  [dɪˈrʌɪd]

definition: Express contempt for; ridicule

origin: mid 16th century: from Latin deridere 'scoff at'.

sentence: The decision was derided by environmentalists.

part of speech:

derider [n.]

 

3. infertile [adj.]  [ɪnˈfərtʌɪl]

definition: unable to reproduce itself; unable to have young

origin: late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin infertilis, from in- 'not' + fertilis (see fertile).

sentence: Infertile couples are offered specialist advice.

part of speech:

infertility [n.]

 

4. beset [v.]  [bɪˈsɛt]

definition: (Of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently

origin: Old English besettan, from be- 'about' + settan

sentence: She was beset with self-doubt.

 

5. linger [v.]  [ˈlɪŋgə]

definition: Stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave

origin: Middle English (in the sense 'dwell, abide'): frequentative of obsolete leng 'prolong', of Germanic origin; related to German längen 'make long(er)', also to long.

sentence: She lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine.

part of speech:

lingerer [n.]

 

 

期中考入場劵 (全民英檢中級以上)

admission ticket

 

報告要注意課本圖片

(similarity among those pictures)

kind of comparasion: analogy

 

comprehensive university 綜合大學

 

neurological

neuro- 神經

 

報告注意事項

No Chinese in the report or exam.

(Get started to think and learn English in English)

words- root suffix profix (9~10) /in which paragraph

文章不會talk about, 應改為focus on

This is all for my part and I will leave the rest to my partner.

英文的冒號靠左邊，並且右邊要空一格

報告字體大約為28~36

報告應涵蓋box/ line/ page

最後一頁應為Thanks for listening! 

 

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 Words of the day

 

10/24 (Fri.)

1. undermine [v.]  [ʌndəˈmʌɪn]

definition: Erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation)

origin: Middle English: from under- + the verb mine, probably suggested by Middle Dutch ondermineren.

sentence: The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.

part of speech:

underminer [n.]

 

2. wacky [adj.]   [ˈwaki]

definition: Funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar way

origin: mid 19th century (originally dialect): from the noun whack + -y.

sentence: His wacky antics and funny walk endeared him to children of all ages.

part of speech:

wackily [adv.]

wackiness [n.]

 

3. hue [n.]  [hjur]

definition: A colour or shade

origin: Old English hīw, hēow , of Germanic origin; related to Swedish hy 'skin, complexion'. The sense 'colour, shade' dates from the mid 19th century.

sentence: The water is the deepest hue of aquamarine.

part of speech:

hued [adj.]

hueless [adj.]

 

4. palpable [adj.]  [ˈpalpəbəl]

definition: Able to be touched or felt

origin: late Middle English: from late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare 'feel, touch gently'.

sentence: His neck was swollen, with no palpable subcutaneous emphysema.

part of speech:

palpability [n.]

palpably [adv.]

 

5. admire [v.]  [ədˋmaɪr]

definition: to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)

origin: Middle French admirer, to marvel at, from Latin admirari, from ad- + mirari to wonder, from mirus astonishing

sentence: We gazed out the window and admired the scenery.

part of speech: 

admiringly [adv.]

 

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10/27 (Mon.)

1. adverse [adj.]  [ædˋvɝs]

definition: acting against or in a contrary direction 

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French advers, from Latin adversus, past participle of advertere

sentence: Adverse winds hinder ships.

part of speech:

adverseness [n.]

adversely [adv.]

 

2. confirm [v.]  [kənˋfɝm]

definition: to state or show that (something) is true or correct

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French cunfermer, from Latin confirmare, from com- + firmare to make firm, from firmus firm

sentence: The dentist's office called to confirm your appointment for tomorrow.

part of speech:

confirmable [adj.]

 

3. exhibit [v.]  [ɪgˋzɪbɪt]

definition: to make (a painting, sculpture, etc.) available for people to see

origin: Middle English, from Latin exhibitus, past participle of exhibēre, from ex- + habēre to have, hold

sentence: They will be exhibiting a collection of paintings.

part of speech:

exhibition [n.]

 

4. minimize [v.]  [ˋmɪnə͵maɪz]

definition: to make (something bad or not wanted) as small as possible

sentence: We need to minimize the chance of error.

part of speech:

minimization [n.]

 

5. obsessive [adj.]  [əbˋsɛsɪv]

definition: thinking about something or someone too much or in a way that is not normal : having an obsession : showing or relating to an obsession

sentence: He is an obsessive workaholic who never stops thinking about his job.

part of speech:

obsessively [adv.]

 

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10/28 (Tue.)

1. accelerate [v.]  [ækˋsɛlə͵ret]

definition: to cause (something) to happen sooner or more quickly

origin: Latin acceleratus, past participle of accelerare, from ad- + celer swift 

sentence: He says that cutting taxes will help to accelerate economic growth.

part of speech:

acceleration [n.]

 

2. adopt [v.]  [əˋdɑpt]

definition: to take a child of other parents legally as your own child

origin: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French adopter, from Latin adoptare, from ad- + optare to choose

sentence: He was born in England but he has adopted Canada as his home.

part of speech:

adoptable [adj.]

 

3. affect [v.]  [əˋfɛkt]

definition: the conscious subjective aspect of an emotion considered apart from bodily changes; also :  a set of observable manifestations of a subjectively experienced emotion

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin affectus, from afficere 

sentence: There's a good plot and good writing here, but Mallory's gender neutrality, conspicuous in her lack of affect, makes her seem like a comic-book character.

part of speech:

affective [adv.]

 

4. anticipate [v.]  [ænˋtɪsə͵pet]

definition: to expect or look ahead to (something) with pleasure : to look forward to (something)

origin: Latin anticipatus, past participle of anticipare, from ante- + -cipare (from capere to take)

sentence: The organizers of the fair anticipate a large crowd.

part of speech:

anticipation [n.]

 

5. disorder [n.]  [dɪsˋɔrdɚ]

definition: to disturb the regular or normal functions of 

sentence: Mounted troops were called out to put an end to the disorder in the streets. 

 

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10/29 (Wed.)

1. trap [v.]  [trap]

definition: Catch (an animal) in a trap.

origin: Old English træppe (in coltetræppe 'Christ's thorn'); related to Middle Dutch trappe and medieval Latin trappa, of uncertain origin. The verb dates from late Middle English.

sentence: Once he dreamed he was trying to trap foxes but kept catching Dalmatians.

 

2. nail [v.]  [neɪl]

definition: Detect or catch (someone, especially a suspected criminal)

origin: Old English nægel (noun), næglan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nagel and German Nagel, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin unguis and Greek onux.

sentence: The police, through hours and hours and hours of work, nailed that criminal.

part of speech:

nailed [adj.]

nailless [adj.]

 

3.pace [n.]  [pes]

definition: the speed at which someone or something moves

orign: Middle English pas, from Anglo-French, stride, step, from Latin passus, from pandere to spread 

sentence: His new album is selling at a blistering pace.

 

4. pedantic [adj.]  [pɪˈdantɪk]

definition: Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous

sentence: His analyses are careful and even painstaking, but never pedantic.

part of speech:

pedantically [adv.]

 

5. cozy [adj.]  [ˈkəʊzi]

definition: Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

origin: early 18th century (originally Scots): of unknown origin.

sentence: The flickering lamp gave the room a cozy lived-in air.

part of speech:

cozily [adv.]

coziness [n.]

 

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10/30 (Thu.)

1. extraordinary [adj.]  [ɪkˋstrɔrdn͵ɛrɪ]

definition: very unusual : very different from what is normal or ordinary

origin: Middle English extraordinarie, from Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem out of course, from extra + ordinem, accusative of ordin-, ordo order

sentence: The researchers made an extraordinary discovery.

part of speech:

extraordinarily [adv.]

 

2. hyperactive [adj.]  [͵haɪpɚˋæktɪv]

definition: extremely active or too active

sentence: Hyperactive children who are in dire need of a guardian with a firm hand.

 

3. repetitive [adj.]  [rɪˋpɛtɪtɪv]

definition: happening again and again : repeated many times

sentence: At the risk of being repetitive, I must remind you again to be careful.

part of speech:

repetitively [adv.]

repetitiveness [n.]

 

4. scenery [n.]  [ˋsinərɪ]

definition: the walls, furniture, trees, etc., that are used on a stage during a play or other performance to show where the action is taking place 

sentence: She designed the scenery for the play.

 

5. strain [v.]  [stren]

definition: inherited or inherent character, quality, or disposition

origin: Middle English streen progeny, lineage, from Old English strēon gain, acquisition; akin to Old High German gistriuni gain, Latin struere to heap up

sentence: I strained my back trying to lift the couch.

 

 

 

 

老師提醒大家下周要小考!

 

分組報告注意事項

ppt的字體不得小於28

summary 是原文的四分之一到五分之一

課本p.44 做報告可以參考使用

 

no man is an island

 

clod 血管凝結

 

寫文章的技巧：

give the detail information and examples

 

pleasantville- Trailer

ville- villiage(法文結尾)

 

Utopia 出自柏拉圖的一本書

反Utopia- the island (movie) 絕地再生

dystopian (nineteen Eighty- Four)

for example: The giver/ The Hunger Game

 

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 Words of the day

 

10/17 (Fri.)

1. brand [n.]  [brænd]

definition: a category of products that are all made by a particular company and all have a particular name

origin: Middle English, torch, sword, from Old English; akin to Old English bærnan to burn

sentence: What brand are those jeans you are wearing?

 

2. disregard [v.]  [͵dɪsrɪˋgɑrd]

definition:  to ignore (something) or treat (something) as unimportant

sentence: Please disregard what I said before.

part of speech: 

disregarding [adj.]

 

3. likewise [adv.]  [ˋlaɪk͵waɪz]

definition: in the same way

sentence: To achieve this goal, you must have ambition; likewise you need to exert great efforts.

idiom: do likewise

 

4. setting [n.]  [ˋsɛtɪŋ]

definition: the place and conditions in which something happens or exists 

sentence: He tends to be shy in social settings.

 

5. standard [n.]  [ˋstændɚd]

definition: a level of quality, achievement, etc., that is considered acceptable or desirable

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French estandard banner, standard, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English standan to stand and probably to Old High German hart hard

sentence: This book is the standard by which all others must be judged.

 

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10/20 (Mon.)

1. strength [n.]  [strɛŋθ]

definition: the quality or state of being physically strong

origin: Middle English strengthe, from Old English strengthu; akin to Old High German strengi strong

sentence: Don't work too hard. You need to conserve your strength for tomorrow.

part of speech:

strengthen [v.]

 

2. astonish [v.]  [əˋstɑnɪʃ]

definition:  to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone)

origin: probably from earlier astony (from Middle English astonen, astonien, from Anglo-French estoner to stun, from Vulgar Latin *extonare, from Latin ex- + tonare to thunder) + -ish (as in abolish) 

sentence: We were astonished at the news of her sudden death.

part of speech:

astonishing [adj.]

astonishment [n.]

 

3. classify [v.]   [ˋklæsə͵faɪ]

definition: to arrange (people or things) into groups based on ways that they are alike

sentence: Students will be learning about the ways scientists classify animals.

part of speech:

classification [n.]

classified [adj.]

 

4. concept [n.]  [ˋkɑnsɛpt]

definition: an idea of what something is or how it works

origin: Latin conceptum, neuter of conceptus, past participle of concipere to conceive 

sentence: She is familiar with basic concepts of psychology.

 

5. dizzy [adj.]  [ˋdɪzɪ]

definition:  having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall

origin: Middle English disy, from Old English dysig stupid; akin to Old High German tusig stupid

sentence: The children were dizzy after spinning in circles.

part of speech:

dizzily [adv.]

dizziness [n.]

 

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10/21 (Tue.)

1. interact [v.]  [͵ɪntəˋrækt]

definition:  to talk or do things with other people

sentence: They're quiet children who don't interact much.

part of speech:

interactive [adj.]

interaction [n.]

 

2. maintain [v.]  [menˋten]

definition: to cause (something) to exist or continue without changing

origin: Middle English mainteinen, from Anglo-French maintenir, maynteiner, from Medieval Latin manutenēre, from Latin manu tenēre to hold in the hand

sentence: She still maintains a close relationship with her college roommate.

part of speech:

miantainability [n.]

maintainable [adj.]

maintainer [n.]

 

3. organic [adj.]  [ɔrˋgænɪk]

definition: of, relating to, or obtained from living things

sentence: He thinks of the city not as a collection of different neighborhoods but as an organic whole.

part of speech:

organ [n.]

organically [adv.]

 

4. predator [n.]  [ˋprɛdətɚ]

definition: an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals

sentence: The population of rabbits is controlled by natural predators.

 

5. reproduce [v.]  [͵riprəˋdjus]

definition: to make a copy of (something)

sentence: The concert will be reproduced on compact disc.

part of speech:

reproducer [n.]

reproducible [adj.]

reproducibly [adv.]

 

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10/22 (Wed.)

1. incorporate [v.]  [ɪnˈkɔrpəreɪt]

definition: Take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include

origin: late Middle English: from late Latin incorporat- 'embodied', from the verb incorporare, from in- 'into' + Latin corporare 'form into a body' (from corpus, corpor- 'body').

sentence: He has incorporated in his proposals a number of measures.

part of speech:

incorporation [n.]

incorporator [n.]

 

2. procedure [n.]  [prəˈsidʒə]

definition: An established or official way of doing something

origin: late 16th century: from French procédure, from procéder

sentence: The police are now reviewing procedures.

part of speech:

procedural [adj.]

procedurally [adv.]

 

3. ruthless [adj.]  [ˈruθləs]

definition: Having or showing no pity or compassion for others

origin: Middle English: from ruth + -less.

sentence: Not that people had much choice in the matter - bandits were ruthlessand bloodthirsty.

part of speech:

ruthlessly [adv.]

ruthlessness [n.]

 

4. insurgent [adj.]  [ɪnˈsəːdʒənt]

definition: Rising in active revolt

origin: mid 18th century: via French from Latin insurgent- 'arising', from the verb insurgere, from in- 'into, towards' + surgere 'to rise'.

sentence: No, I do not remember any crimes being committed, other than the work of terrorist organisations and insurgent forces.

part of speech:

insurgence [n.]

insurgency [n.]

 

5. compensate [v.]  [ˈkɒmpɛnseɪt]

definition: Give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense

origin: mid 17th century (in the sense 'counterbalance'): from Latin compensat- 'weighed against', from the verb compensare, from com- 'together' + pensare (frequentative of pendere 'weigh').

sentence: Payments were made to farmers to compensate them for cuts in subsidies.

part of speech:

compensative [adj.]

compensator [n.]

 

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10/23 (Thu.)

1. shelter [n.]  [ˋʃɛltɚ]

definition: a structure that covers or protects people or things

sentence: The organization provides food and shelter for homeless people.

part of speech:

shelterless [n.]

 

2. striped [adj,]  [straɪpt]

definition: having stripes or bands of color

sentence: A gentleman is in a black coat and striped trousers.

 

3. cub [n.]  [kʌb]

definition: a young animal that eats meat

origin: probably akin to Middle English cobbe leader of a group, head

sentence: The kind of big story that can propel a cub reporter into the stratosphere of the newspaper world

 

4. hybrid [n.]  [ˋhaɪbrɪd]

definition: an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds

origin: Latin hybrida

sentence: The band plays a hybrid of jazz and rock.

part of speech:

hybridism [n.]

 

5. acquire [v.]  [əˋkwaɪr]

definition: to get (something) : to come to own (something) : to come to have (something)

origin: Middle English aqueren, from Anglo-French acquerre, from Latin acquirere, from ad- + quaerere to seek, obtain

sentence: This apparently minor event has acquired increasing significance in recent weeks.

part of speech:

acquirable [adj.]

 

 

國慶日!

 

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Words of the day

 

10/10 (Fri.) 

1. insult [v.]  [ɪnˋsʌlt]

definition: to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)

origin: Middle French or Latin; Middle French insulter, from Latin insultare, literally, to spring upon, from in- + saltare to leap

sentence: She felt they had insulted her by repeatedly ignoring her questions.

 

2. opponent [n.]  [əˋponənt]

definition: a person, team, group, etc., that is competing against another in a contest

origin: Latin opponent-, opponens, present participle of opponere. First Known Use: 1560

sentence: She is a formidable opponent in the race for senator.  

part of speech:

oppose [v.]

 

3. pastime [n.]  [ˋpæs͵taɪm]

definition: an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time

sentence: Baseball has been a national pastime for years.

 

4. drag [v.]  [dræg]

definition: someone or something that is boring, annoying, or disappointing

origin: Middle English dragge, probably from Middle Low German draggen grapnel; akin to Old English dragan to draw

sentence: My parents can be such a drag. They won't let me do anything.

 

5. chip [n.]  [tʃɪp]

definition: a small piece that has been broken off from something larger

origin: Middle English; akin to Old English -cippian. First Known Use: 14th century

sentence: The cup has a chip in it.

 

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10/13 (Mon.)

1. swift  [adj.]  [swɪft]

definition: Happening quickly or promptly

origin: Old English (as an adjective), from the Germanic base of Old English swīfan 'move in a course, sweep'. The bird name dates from the mid 17th century.

sentence: Her eyes quickly made a swift sweep of the people in the room.

part of speech:

swiftly [adv.]

swiftness [n.]

 

2. compensation [n.]  [kɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən]

definition: Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury

origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compensatio(n-), from the verb compensare 'weigh against'

sentence: He is seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work.

part of speech:

compensational [adj.]

 

3. sergeant [n.]  [ˈsɑdʒənt]

definition: A rank of non-commissioned officer in the army or air force, above corporal and below staff sergeant.

origin: Middle English: from Old French sergent, from Latin servient- 'serving', from the verb servire. Early use was as a general term meaning 'attendant, servant' and 'common soldier'; the term was later applied to specific official roles.

sentence: It is us, staff sergeants and sergeants, who don't want to take the time to train and mentor soldiers.

part of speech:

sergeancy [n.]

 

4. pun [n.]  [pʌn]

definition: A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings

origin: mid 17th century: perhaps an abbreviation of obsolete pundigrion, as a fanciful alteration of punctilio.

sentence: Freeth adopted the nickname Free in punning allusion to his beliefs.

part of speech:

punningly [adv.]

punster [n.]

 

5. attentive [adj.]  [əˈtɛntɪv]

definition: Paying close attention to something

origin: late Middle English: from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre 'give one's attention to'

sentence: Ministers should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers.

part of speech:

attentively [adv.]

attentiveness [n.]

 

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10/14 (Tue.)

1. eliminate [v.]  [ɪˋlɪmə͵net] 

definition: to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)

origin: Latin eliminatus, past participle of eliminare, from e- + limin-, limen threshold

sentence: Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the epidemic.

part of speech:

elimination [n.]

 

2. fragile [adj.]  [ˋfrædʒəl]

definition: easily broken or damaged : very delicate : not strong

origin: Middle French, from Latin fragilis

sentence: Her health has always been very fragile.

part of speech:

fragment [n.]

 

3. freak [n.]  [frik]

definition: a sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind

sentence: I had a terrible rash on my face, and I felt like a freak.

part of speech:

freeky [adj.]

 

4. overflow [v.]  [͵ovɚˋflo]

definition: to flow over the edge or top of (something)

sentence: The bathtub is overflowing.

 

5. rigid [adj.]  [ˋrɪdʒɪd]

definition: not able to be bent easily

origin: Middle English rigide, from Latin rigidus, from rigēre to be stiff

sentence: The patient's legs were rigid.

part of speech:

rigidify [v.]

rigidity [n.]

 

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10/15 (Wed.)

1. caricature [v.]   [ˈkarɪkətjʊə]

definition: Make or give a caricature of

origin: mid 18th century: from French, from Italian caricatura, from caricare 'load, exaggerate', from Latin carricare

sentence: He was famous enough to be caricatured by Private Eye.

part of speech:

caricatural [adj.]

caricaturist [n.]

 

2. excoriate [v.]   [ɪkˈskɔrɪeɪt]

definition: Damage or remove part of the surface of (the skin)

origin: late Middle English: from Latin excoriat- 'skinned', from the verb excoriare, from ex- 'out, from' + corium 'skin, hide'.

sentence: The discharge is acrid and excoriates the skin of the nose.

part of speech:

excoriation [n.]

 

3. helm [v.]  [hɛlm]

definition: Steer (a boat or ship)

origin: Old English helma; probably related to helve.

sentence: He helmed a sailing vessel.

part of speech:

helmer [n.]

 

4. itch[n.]  [ɪtʃ ]

definition: An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

origin: Old English gycce (noun), gyccan (verb), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch jeuk (noun) and Dutch jeuken, German jucken (verb).

sentence: Without them, we'd have a hard time scratching an itch or untying a knot.

 

5. reconcile [v.]  [ˈrɛkənsʌɪl]

definition: Restore friendly relations between

origin: late Middle English: from Old French reconcilier or Latin reconciliare, from Latin re- 'back' (also expressing intensive force) + conciliare 'bring together'.

sentence: The king and the archbishop were publicly reconciled.

part of speech:

reconcilement [n.]

reconciler [n.] 

econciliatory [adj.]

 

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10/16 (Thu.)

1. provision [n.]  [prəˋvɪʒən]

definition: the act or process of supplying or providing something

orign: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin provision-, provisio act of providing, from Latin, foresight, from providēre to see ahead

sentence: We brought enough provisions to last the entire trip.

 

2. qualify [v.]  [ˋkwɑlə͵faɪ]

definition:  to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity

origin: Middle French qualifier, from Medieval Latin qualificare, from Latin qualis

sentence: His experience qualifies him for the job.

part of speech:

qualifiable [adj.]

quality [n.]

 

3. reunite [v.]  [͵rijuˋnaɪt]

definition: to be together again after being apart for a long time

origin: Middle English, from Medieval Latin reunitus, past participle of reunire, from Latin re- + Late Latin unire to unite — more at unite

sentence: The police reunited the woman and her son.

part of speech:

reunion [n.]

 

4. segment [n.]  [ˋsɛgmənt]

definition: one of the parts into which something can be divided

origin: Latin segmentum, from secare to cut 

sentence: The railroad track is divided into segments.

part of speech:

segmental [n.]

 

5. aware [adj.]  [əˋwɛr]

definition: knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists

origin: Middle English iwar, from Old English gewær, from ge- (associative prefix) + wær wary 

sentence: Are you aware how important you are to me?

part of speech:

awareness [n.]

 

 

 

 

next Friday (X)

the coming Friday (O)

 

vir- most true

virtual

 

Longfellow

A psalm of life

To act to love

the immortals/ we're only flesh and blood/ we are mortal/ our time is limited.

Paul Revere's Ride 

 

Tutami Learning: SAT Reading Sample (not too affirmative)

Never too concrete or proven !

 

attitude

tude- 偏頗

altitude/ aptitude

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 Words of the day

 

10/3 (Fri.)

 

1. mortgage [v.] [ˈmɔrgɪdʒ]

definition: Convey (a property) to a creditor as security on a loan

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, literally 'dead pledge', from mort (from Latin mortuus 'dead') + gage 'pledge'.

sentence: Mr. Aarts mortgaged this property to provide part of the funds used to purchase the home.

part of speech:

mortgageable [adj.]

 

2. approach [v.] [əˋprotʃ]

definition: to draw closer to : near <approach a destination>

orign: Middle English approchen, from Anglo-French aprocher,from Late Latin appropiare, from Latin ad- + prope near; akin to Latin pro before

First Known Use: 13th century

sentence: The cat approached the baby cautiously.

 

3. dice [v.]  [dʌɪs]

definition: (often as noun dicing) Play or gamble with dice.

sentence: You are dicing with an unknown problem.

part of speech:

dicer [n.]

 

4. enhance [v.] [ɪnˋhæns]

definition: heighten, increase; especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness <enhanced the room with crown molding>

origin: Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhaucer,enhauncer, from Vulgar Latin *inaltiare, from Latin in +altus high

sentence: You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

 

5. contentious [adj.] [kənˈtɛnʃəs]

definition: Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

origin: late Middle English: from Old French contentieux, from Latin contentiosus, from content- 'striven', from the verb contendere.

sentence: The most contentious issue is likely to be a provision encouraging commissioners to facilitate voluntary co-operation by witness to be heard in private.

part of speech:

contentiously [adv.]

contentiousness [n.]

 

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10/6 (Mon.)

 

1. dispatch [v.] [dɪˈspatʃ]

definition: Send off to a destination or for a purpose

origin: early 16th century: from Italian dispacciare or Spanish despachar 'expedite', from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of Italian impacciare, Spanish empachar 'hinder'.

sentence: He dispatched messages back to base.

part of speech:

dispatcher [n.]

 

2. gather [v.] [ˋgæðɚ]

definition: to bring (things or people) together into a group 

origin: Middle English gaderen, from Old English gaderian; akin to Middle High German gadern to unite

sentence: Give me just a minute to gather my things and then we can leave.

 

3. slump [v.] [slʌmp]

definition: Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply

origin: late 17th century (in the sense 'fall into a bog'): probably imitative and related to Norwegian slumpe 'to fall'.

sentence: She slumped against the cushions.

part of speech:

slumpy [adj.]

 

4. scent [n.] [sɛnt]

definition: a pleasant smell that is produced by something

origin: Middle English sent, from Anglo-French sente, from sentir

sentence: The flower has a wonderful scent.

 

5. resistance [n.] [rɪˈzɪstəns]

definition: The refusal to accept or comply with something

origin: late Middle English: from French résistance, from late Latin resistentia, from the verb resistere 'hold back'

sentence: They displayed a narrow-minded resistance to change.

 

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10/7 (Tue.)

 

1. stem [n.] [stɛm]

definition: something held to resemble a plant stem

origin: Middle English, from Old English stefn, stemn stem of a plant or ship; akin to Old High German stam plant stem and probably to Greek stamnos wine jar, histanai to set

sentence: Bindweed ran up the stems of the corn.

 

2. residual [adj.] [rɪˈzɪdjʊəl]

definition: Remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone

origin: Latin residuum residue. First Known Use: 1557

sentence: The details that began to filter back to company HQ were immediately positive as the residual forces of McCarthy were comprehensively defeated in all theatres.

part of speech:

residually [adv.]

 

3. terrance [n.] [ˋtɛrəs]

definition: a flat area created on the side of a hill and used especially for growing crops

origin: Middle French, platform, terrace, from Old French, from Old Occitan terrassa, from terra earth, from Latin, earth, land; akin to Latin torrēre to parch

sentence: She wandered out onto the terrace.

 

4. levy [v.] [ˈlɛvi]

definition: Impose (a tax, fee, or fine)

origin: Middle English (as a noun): from Old French levee, feminine past participle of lever 'raise', from Latin levare, from levis 'light'.

sentence: A tax of two per cent was levied on all cargoes.

part of speech:

leviable [adj.]

 

5. thrill [adj.] [θrɪl]

definition: to cause (someone) to feel very excited or happy

origin: Middle English thirlen, thrillen to pierce, from Old Englishthyrlian, from thyrel hole, from thurh through

sentence: Circus performers still thrill audiences today.

 

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 10/8 (Wed.)

 

1. agriculture [n.] [ˋægrɪ͵kʌltʃɚ]

definition: the science or occupation of farming

orign: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin agricultura, from ager field + cultura cultivation

sentence: They cleared the land to use it for agriculture.

part of speech:

agricultural [adj.]

 

2. bar [v.] [bɑr]

definition: Prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing something or from going somewhere

origin: Middle English: from Old French barre (noun), barrer (verb), of unknown origin.

sentence: The doors had been barred shut, then pried open, allowing us to slip inside.

part of speech:

barred [adj.]

 

3. blur [v.] [blər]

definition: Make or become unclear or less distinct

origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'smear that partially obscures something'): perhaps related to blear.

sentence: His novels blur the boundaries between criticism and fiction.

part of speech:

blurry [adj.]

 

4. digest [v.] [daɪˋdʒɛst]

definition: information or a piece of writing that has been made shorter

origin: Middle English, systematic arrangement of laws, from Latin digesta, from neuter plural of digestus, past participle of digerere to arrange, distribute, digest, from dis- + gerere to carry

sentence: The baby is too small to digest meat.

part of speech:

digestion [n.]

 

5. calibrate [v.] [ˈkalɪbreɪt]

definition: Mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings

origin: mid 19th century: from calibre + -ate.

sentence: The depth gauge is calibrated in centimeters.

part of speech:

calibrator [n.]

 

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10/9 (Thu.) 

 

1. twirl [v.] [twərl]

definition: Spin quickly and lightly round, especially repeatedly

origin: late 16th century: probably an alteration (by association with whirl) of tirl, a variant of archaic trill 'twiddle, spin'.

sentence: She twirled in delight to show off her new dress.

part of speech:

twirler [n.]

twirly [adj.]

 

2. quadruple [v.] [ˈkwɒdrʊpəl]

definition: Consisting of four parts or elements

origin: late Middle English (as a verb): via French from Latin quadruplus, from quadru- 'four' + -plus as in duplus

sentence: He also has overcome bladder cancer and a quadruple bypass on his heart.

part of speech:

quadruplicity [n.]

quadruply [adv.]

 

3. rally [v.] [ˈrali]

definition: (Of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion

origin: early 17th century (in the sense 'bring together again'): from French rallier, from re- 'again' + allier 'to ally'.

sentence: He lost half of his new fleet; but his troops rallied and in turn defeated the rebels.

part of speech:

rallier [n.]

rallyist [n.]

 

4. distinct [adj.] [dɪˋstɪŋkt]

definition: different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc.

origin: Middle English, from Latin distinctus, from past participle of distinguere

sentence: There are three distinct categories.

part of speech:

distinction [n.]

distinctive[adj.]

 

5. intimidate [v.] [ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt]

definition: Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants

origin: mid 17th century: from medieval Latin intimidat- 'made timid', from the verb intimidare (based on timidus 'timid').

sentence: The running dogs of the masculinist oppressors will never intimidate me!

 

 

選課本要注意封面、封底、版權、目錄、序

 

roll call (classroom/ military/ prison)

 

You’ve gone too far.  太過分了

 

 telescope 天文望遠鏡

tele- far

binoculars 望遠鏡

 

Unit 2 

They are running for their personal best.

 

virtual

vir/ ver- make it true (源自Vergil)

verify

Could you verify this wallet is yours?

Could you provide the verification of your credit hours you’ve taken at Cambridge?

 

 motto/ four pillars of the university 校訓

 

整理課文可以使用五段論證法

Define the title by retrieving the information in the text.

  

acknowledge (V.)

ac- take it for granted 

acquire / accept / acclaim

 

 content

 con (root) –with/ together/ conclude/ comprehend

 

 se- apart from

 sequence/ select/ seclusion

 

   ant/ er/ or/ ist- 人

   participant

 

 

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Words of the day 

 

9/26 (Fri.)

 

1. retrieve  [v.]  [rɪˈtriv]
definition: Get or bring (something) back from somewhere
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'find lost game'): from Old French retroeve-, stressed stem of retrover 'find again'.
sentence: I was sent to retrieve the balls from his garden.
part of speech: 

retrievability [n.]   

retrievable  [adj.]

 

2. sow  [v.]  [səʊ]
definition: Plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth
origin: Old English sāwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zaaien and German säen.
sentence: Fill a pot with compost and sow a thin layer of seeds on top.
part of speech: 

sower  [n.]

 

3. relevant  [adj.]  [ˈrɛlɪvənt]
definition: Closely connected or appropriate to the matter in hand
origin: early 16th century (as a Scots legal term meaning 'legally pertinent'): from medieval Latin relevant- 'raising up', from Latin relevare.
sentence: The candidate’s experience is relevant to the job.
part of speech: 

relevance  [n.]  

relevancy  [n.]  

relevantly  [adv.]

 

4. proliferate  [v.]  [prəˈlɪfəreɪt]
definition: Increase rapidly in number; multiply
origin: late 19th century: back-formation from proliferation.
sentence: The science fiction magazines which proliferated in the 1920s.
part of speech: 

proliferative  [adj.]  

proliferator  [n.]

 

5. deploy  [v.]  [dɪˈplɔɪ]
definition: Move (troops) into position for military action
origin: late 18th century: from French déployer, from Latin displicare and late Latin deplicare 'unfold or explain', from dis-, de- 'un-' + plicare 'to fold'.
sentence: Forces were deployed at strategic locations.
part of speech: 

deployable  [adj.]  

deployment  [n.] 

 

 

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9/29 (Mon.)

 

1. miraculous  [adj.]  [mɪˈrakjʊləs]
definition: Remarkable and bringing very welcome consequences
origin: late Middle English: from French miraculeux or medieval Latin miraculosus, from Latin miraculum
sentence: I felt amazed and grateful for our miraculous escape.
part of speech: 

miraculously  [adv.]

miraculousness  [n.]

 

2. distress  [v.]  [dɪˈstrɛs]
definition: Cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain
origin: Middle English: from Old French destresce (noun), destrecier (verb), based on Latin distringere 'stretch apart'.
sentence: I didn’t mean to distress you.
part of speech: 

distressful  [adj.]

 

3. rictus  [n.]  [ˈrɪktəs]
definition: A fixed grimace or grin
origin: early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'open mouth', from rict- 'gaped', from the verb ringi.
sentence: Their faces were each frozen in a terrified rictus.
part of speech: 

rictal  [adj.]

 

4. detract  [v.]  [dɪˈtrakt]
definition: Diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement)
origin: late Middle English: from Latin detract- 'drawn away', from the verb detrahere, from de- 'away from' + trahere 'draw'.
sentence: These quibbles in no way detract from her achievement.
part of speech: 

detraction  [n.]  

detractive  [adj.]

5. grid  [n.]  [grɪd]
definition: A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a grating
origin: mid 19th century: back-formation from gridiron.
sentence: The rooftop water tank is supported by a dense grid of 1m thick parallel brick walls penetrated by arches to create a series of 4m wide vaults.

 

 

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9/30 (Tue.)

  

1. devour  [v.]  [dɪˈvaʊə]
definition: Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
origin: Middle English: from Old French devorer, from Latin devorare, from de- 'down' + vorare 'to swallow'.
sentence: As we settled down to supper, devouring the food hungrily, the front door slammed open.
part of speech: 

devourer  [n.]

 

2. transgress  [v.]  [tranzˈgrɛs]
definition: Go beyond the limits of (what is morally, socially, or legally acceptable)
origin: late 15th century (earlier (late Middle English) as transgression): from Old French transgresser or Latin transgress- 'stepped across', from the verb transgredi, from trans- 'across' + gradi 'go'.
sentence: She had transgressed an unwritten social law.
part of speech: 

transgressor  [n.]

 

3. ignominious  [adj.]  [ˌɪgnəˈmɪnɪəs]
definition: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
origin: late Middle English: from French ignominieux, or Latin ignominiosus, from ignominia
sentence: Moreover, he ‘leads’ the team from ignominious to defeat to ignominious defeat.
part of speech:

ignominiously  [adv.]

ignominiousness  [n.]

 

4. lieutenant  [n.]  [lɛfˈtɛnənt]
definition: A deputy or substitute acting for a superior
origin: late Middle English: from Old French
sentence: Certainly a number of his lieutenants and cohorts have been captured in recent months.
part of speech: 

lieutenancy  [n.]

5. deputy  [n.]  [ˈdɛpjʊti]
definition: A person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior in the superior’s absence
origin: late Middle English: from Old French depute, from late Latin deputatus, past participle of deputare
sentence: His deputy has been largely running the business for the past year.
part of speech:

deputyship  [n.]

 

 

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10/1 (Wed.)

 

1. philanthropic  [adj.]  [ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk]
definition: (Of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and benevolent
origin: late 18th century: from French philanthropique, from Greek philanthrōpos 'man-loving'
sentence: They receive financial support from philanthropic bodies.
part of speech: 

philanthropically  [adv.]

 

2. dismiss  [v.]  [dɪsˈmɪs]
definition: Order or allow to leave; send away
origin: late Middle English: from medieval Latin dismiss-, variant of Latin dimiss- 'sent away', from the verb dimittere.
sentence: She dismissed the taxi at the corner of the road.
part of speech: 

dismissible  [adj.]

 

3. mend  [v.]  [mɛnd]

definition: Repair (something that is broken or damaged)

origin: Middle English: shortening of amend.

sentence: The faulty shearing machines are repaired, the broken cobbles are mended and the new by-pass built.

part of speech: 

mendable  [adj.]  

mender  [n.]

 

4. patch  [v.]  [patʃ]

definition: Mend or strengthen (fabric or clothing) with a patch

origin: late Middle English: perhaps from a variant of Old French pieche, dialect variant of piece 'piece'.

sentence: Her jeans were neatly patched.

part of speech: 

patcher  [n.]

 

5. unassailable  [adj.]  [ʌnəˈseɪləbəl]
definition: Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated
sentence: Dyson fired seven birdies for a six-under-par 65 that swept him into what proved an unassailable lead.
part of speech: 

unassailability  [n.]  

unassailably  [adv.]

 

 

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10/2 (Thu.)

1. render  [v.]  [ˈrɛndə]
definition: Provide or give (a service, help, etc.)
origin: late Middle English: from Old French rendre, from an alteration of Latin reddere 'give back', from re- 'back' + dare 'give'. The earliest senses were 'recite', 'translate', and 'give back' (hence 'represent' and 'perform'); 'hand over' (hence 'give help' and 'submit for consideration'); 'cause to be'; and 'melt down'.
sentence: Money serves as a reward for services rendered.
part of speech: 

renderer  [n.]

2. inheritable  [adj.]  [ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbəl]
definition: Capable of being inherited
origin: late Middle English (formerly also as enheritable): from Anglo-Norman French enheritable 'able to be made heir', from Old French enheriter
sentence: These characteristics are inheritable.
part of speech: 

inheritability  [n.]

 

3. shred  [v.]  [ʃrɛd]
definition: Tear or cut into shreds.
origin: late Old English scrēad 'piece cut off', scrēadian 'trim, prune', of West Germanic origin; related to shroud.
sentence: I looked closer and it ended up being that half the fan belt had shredded itself and torn off.

 

4. assert  [v.]  [əˈsərt]
definition: State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
origin: early 17th century: from Latin asserere 'claim, affirm', from ad- 'to' + serere 'to join'.
sentence: The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development.
part of speech: 

assertable  [adj.]  

asserter  [n.]

 

5. integrate  [v.]  [ˈɪntɪgreɪt]
definition: Combine (one thing) with another to form a whole
origin: mid 17th century: from Latin integrat- 'made whole', from the verb integrare, from integer 'whole' (see integer).
sentence: A fully equipped laboratory is being integrated into the development.
part of speech: 

integrability  [n.]  

integrable  [adj.]

integrative  [adj.]