英語考試詞彙：測驗與練習
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insidious 
/ɪn'sɪdɪəs/ a. Syn. treacherous; stealthy; sly
(陰險的,奸詐的,狡猾的,鬼鬼祟祟的) spreading harmfully in a subtle manner; designed or adapted to entrap
More insidious is the whole issue of the second amendment.
Show examples and contexts (陰險的,奸詐的,狡猾的,鬼鬼祟祟的) spreading harmfully in a subtle manner; designed or adapted to entrap
More insidious is the whole issue of the second amendment.
juxtaposition
/dʒʌkstəpə'zɪʃən/ n. Syn. apposition
(並列,並置) act of positioning close together; side-by-side position
It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
Show examples and contexts (並列,並置) act of positioning close together; side-by-side position
It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
malediction
/mælɪ'dɪkʃ(ə)n/ n. Syn. curse
(詛咒) curse; evil speaking; utterance of curse or execration
When the magic mirror revealed that Snow White was still alive, the wicked queen cried out in rage and uttered dreadful malediction.
Show examples and contexts (詛咒) curse; evil speaking; utterance of curse or execration
When the magic mirror revealed that Snow White was still alive, the wicked queen cried out in rage and uttered dreadful malediction.
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coterie 
 | [取消,廢除] cancel; revoke command or order; order or direct in opposition to; prohibit; forbid |
| [水管] artificial channel for water; sewer or drain crossing under the road |
| [粗笨 ,累贅] heavy; difficult to handle because of weight or bulk |
| [同行,圈內人] a group that meets socially; an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose |
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| n. [意志] act of making a conscious choice; power or faculty of choosing |
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