英語考試詞彙：測驗與練習
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evanescent 
/i:və'nɛs(ə)nt/;/ɛv-/ a. Syn. fleeting; vanishing
(消散的,凋零的) fleeting; vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor
Brandon's satisfaction in his new job was evanescent, for he immediately began to notice its many drawbacks.
Show examples and contexts (消散的,凋零的) fleeting; vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor
Brandon's satisfaction in his new job was evanescent, for he immediately began to notice its many drawbacks.
execrable
/'ɛksɪkrəb(ə)l/ a.
(非常糟糕的) very bad; extremely inferiorl; intolerable; very hateful
The anecdote was in such execrable taste that it revolted the audience.
Show examples and contexts (非常糟糕的) very bad; extremely inferiorl; intolerable; very hateful
The anecdote was in such execrable taste that it revolted the audience.
malevolent
/mə'lɛvələnt/ a. Syn. malicious
(壞心腸的) having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious
Lago is a malevolent villain who takes pleasure in ruining Othello.
Show examples and contexts (壞心腸的) having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious
Lago is a malevolent villain who takes pleasure in ruining Othello.
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amiss 
 | [軍火,彈藥] military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells |
| [錯誤] out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty |
| [護身符] object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm |
| [原諒] the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses |
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| n. [長者,家長,酋長,族長] father and ruler of family or tribe |
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