http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen 미국 동부 유학생들을 위한 유학 길라잡이 dostephen@gmail.com ko Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:02:43 +0900 스티븐아저씨 Daum Blog (http://blog.daum.net/) 100 Deride(dee RIDE) Definition: (verb) To ridicule Example: The other girls derided Heather for riding an antique bicycle to school. Synonyms: banter, chaff, condemn http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985176 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:02:43 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985176 Byzantine(BIZ en teen) Definition: (adjective) Intricate, complex Example: Harold would have gotten away with the theft, had he not been confused by his own byzantine plan. Synonyms: abstruse, arduous, convoluted http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985174 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:37:46 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985174 Anachronistic(uh nak roh NIS tik) Definition: (adjective) Regarding something that is out of its proper time Example: In this age of cell phones and emails, letter-writing seems anachronistic. Synonyms: superseded, timeworn, unfashionable http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985172 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:47:44 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985172 Vacillate(VA sill ate) Definition: (verb) To waver in mind, show indecision Example: Nino always vacillates between wearing his blue sneakers and his black ones. Synonyms: fluctuate, hedge, hesitate http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985170 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:42:47 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985170 Preponderance(pre PON der ence) Definition: (noun) Superiority in weight, force, or importance Example: The preponderance of evidence, which proved that the defendant had been at the house, convinced the jury that he was the thief. Synonyms: command, dominance, prevalence http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985167 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:26:14 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985167 Insular(IN soo lur) Definition: (adjective) Inward-looking; narrow-minded; provincial Example: Though he would miss his family and friends, Terry was ...... http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985165 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 09:22:24 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985165 Indomitable(in DOM ih tuh bull) Definition: (adjective) Not easily discouraged, defeated, or subdued; unconquerable Example: Even though Graham lost ...... http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985164 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 09:21:07 +0900 스티븐아저씨 http://blog.daum.net/unclestephen/6985164 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