300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary

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/'sætəlaɪt/ n. Syn. subordinate
(卫星) small body revolving around a larger one; subordinate


Spelling Word: satellite
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/'skru:tɪnaɪz/;/-tənaɪz/ v.
(仔细检查) examine closely and critically


Spelling Word: scrutinize
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/'sɪmpə(r)/ v. Syn. smirk
(痴笑,傻笑) smirk; smile in artificial way to make an impression


Spelling Word: simper
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/'saɪnɪkjʊə(r)/ n.
(闲职,报纸茶水的工作) well-paid position with little responsibility


Spelling Word: sinecure
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/'stoʊɪk/ a. Syn. impassive
(高度自制者,坚忍克己之人) indifferent to or unaffected by joy, grief, pleasure, or pain


Spelling Word: stoic
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/'strɪndʒənt/ a. Syn. binding; rigid
(严厉的,迫切的) demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; binding; rigid


Spelling Word: stringent
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/tɔ:nt/ v.
(嘲笑,讥笑) reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner; make fun of , often in an aggressive manner


Spelling Word: taunt
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/'tɛnjʊəs/ a. Syn. thin; rare; slim
(纤细的) long and thin; slender; having little substance


Spelling Word: tenuous
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/'trɛmjʊləs/ a. Syn. trembling; wavering
(震荡的) marked by trembling, quivering, or shaking; timid or fearful; timorous


Spelling Word: tremulous
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/'trɪvɪəl/ a. Syn. unimportant; trifling; commonplace
(不重要的,普通的) unimportant; of little significance or value; ordinary; commonplace


Spelling Word: trivial