http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen 미국 동부 유학생들을 위한 유학 길라잡이 dostephen@gmail.com ko Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:48:40 +0900 스티븐아저씨 Daum Blog (http://blog.daum.net/) 100 Denigrate(DEN ih grate) Definition: (verb) To defame; belittle Example: Some choose to denigrate aboriginal people the world over, many times due to racism. Synonyms: blister, calumniate, decry http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985162 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:48:40 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985162 Assiduous(uh SIJ you us) Definition: (adjective) Done with constant and careful attention; diligent Example: Ran and Gregory were so assiduous about c...... http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985160 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:49:01 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985160 Acerbic(uh SER bik) Definition: (adjective) Harsh; bitter; biting Example: Mrs. Mamadou’s insults, which we all found offensive, were as acerbic as vinegar. Synonyms: acidulous, piquant, trenchant http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985158 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:34:19 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985158 Guile(GUY ull) Definition: (noun) Cunning; deceit Example: Rosanna is an honest, sincere woman who wins people over to her point of view with the truth, not guile. Synonyms: artifice, chicanery, cleverness http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985156 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:14:16 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985156 Erudition(eroo DISH un) Definition: (noun) Learning acquired by reading and study; scholarship Example: She is a woman of great erudition, having spent the last 20 years of her life reading scientific texts. Synonyms: culture, enlightenment, intellectuality http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985154 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:28:39 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985154 Convivial (kun VIHV ee ul)Definition: (adjective) Fond of company, sociable Example: Parties are convivial events, bringing people together for food, drink, and good company. Synonyms: conversible, entertaining, festal http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985152 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:37:36 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985152 Modicum (MOD ih kum)Definition: (noun) A small amount Example: Anybody with a modicum of common sense would agree that building an interstate highway through the heart of Smithville would be a bad idea. Synonyms: fragment, grain, inch http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985150 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:11:39 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985150 Licentious (ly SEN shus)Definition: (adjective) Immoral, dissolute Example: The pastor warned his congregation to avoid alcohol, for it encouraged licentious behavior. Synonyms: unprincipled, unruly, wanton http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985148 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:39:00 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985148 Wane (wayn)Definition: (verb) To grow smaller Example: Though they were popular in the 80s, the band’s influence waned in the early 90s. Synonyms: atrophy, decline, decrease http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985145 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:34:27 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985145 Transitory (TRAN zi tory)Definition: (adjective) Of a passing nature; temporary, fleeting Example: This financial crisis is transitory; the bank will recover fully within a few days. Synonyms: fast, hasty, momentary http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985143 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:22:53 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985143 Sprightly (SPRITE lee)Definition: (adjective) Full of energy and spirit Example: Even at age 80, Mrs. Blitzen walked with sprightly vigor. Synonyms: light, lively, nimble http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985140 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:10:32 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985140 각 고등학교의 졸업식이 끝이나고 조금 있으면, 학교마다 2009년 졸업생들의 대학합격결과(Matriculation Data) 를 발표합니다. 아마도 한국의 부모님들께서 자녀의 학교를 선정할때 가장 먼저 고려하는 첫번째 조건이 바로 대학진학률이 아닌가 싶습니다. " 금년...... http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985139 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:20:26 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985139 Inscrutable (in SKROO tuh bull)Definition: (adjective) That which cannot be easily understood; unreadable, unfathomable, enigmatic Example: Whether she is happy or sad, angry or pleased, Belinda always wears the same inscrutable expression. Synonyms: incomprehensible, inexplicable, mysterial http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985138 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 09:51:15 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985138 Pliant (PLY unt)Definition: (adjective) Bends without breaking; adaptable, compliant Example: Bamboo is useful because it is pliant and can be bent into many shapes for different purposes. Synonyms: conformable, convertible, ductile http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985134 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:11:11 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985134 Parochial (puh ROW kee ul)Definition: (adjective) Restricted to a small area or scope; narrow; limited; provincial Example: Their narrow-minded opinions are the result of a parochial existence; they're only lived in one small town. Synonyms: conservative, conventional, ecclesiastic http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985132 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:03:11 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985132