英語考試詞彙：測驗與練習
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alacrity 
/ə'lækrɪtɪ/ n.
(歡快的情緒) cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness
Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity.
Show examples and contexts (歡快的情緒) cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness
Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity.
garrulous
/'gærʊləs/ a. Syn. wordy; talkative
(貧嘴) talking much and repetition of unimportant or trivial details
My Uncle Henry can outtalk any three people I know. He is the most garrulous person in Cayuga County.
Show examples and contexts (貧嘴) talking much and repetition of unimportant or trivial details
My Uncle Henry can outtalk any three people I know. He is the most garrulous person in Cayuga County.
invective
/ɪn'vɛktɪv/ n. Syn. abuse
(謾罵,非難,惡言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
Show examples and contexts (謾罵,非難,惡言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
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demur 
 | [悔恨] feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn; express sorrow or grief over; regret |
| [耗盡,減少] decrease fullness of; use up or empty out |
| [描述] represent in a picture or sculpture; portray in words; describe |
| [反對,猶豫] object because of doubts; hesitate |
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| n. [顧問,導師] wise and trusted counselor or teacher |
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