SAT考前必背高频词(4)

2015年04月27日 美国留学精英联盟


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1. 为了方便同学记忆,本系列共7个list, 每个list有50个千挑万选出来的单词,分为2个部分。

表1是自测表,由单词+音标构成;


表2是总表,仍旧是这些单词,加入中英文释义,和中英文例句(毕竟真正理解的单词才能记得牢);

2. 筒子们在记忆单词的时候,不要在一个单词上耗费太多的时间,重在重复,有句话说的好:重复是记忆之母。最好只抄写一遍。


151. quietude /ˈkwaɪəˌtjuːd/


152. reverberate /rɪˈvɜːbəˌreɪt/


153. milieu /ˈmiːljɜː/


154. grumble ['ɡrʌmbl]


155. groundbreaker ['ɡraund,breikə]


156. compile /kəmˈpaɪl/


157. succumb /səˈkʌm/


158. infestation [,infe'steiʃən]


159. intricate /ˈɪntrɪkɪt/


160. ornate /ɔːˈneɪt/


161. assign[ə'saɪn]


162. vandalism /ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/


163. prolific /prəˈlɪfɪk/


164. ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiːnjəs/


165. fluctuation [,flʌktju'eiʃən]


166. refute /rɪˈfjuːt/


167. disputable /dɪˈspjuːtəbəl, ˈdɪspjʊtə-/


168. disregard /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/


169. manifest /ˈmænɪˌfɛst/


170. identify /aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪ/


171. vague /veɪɡ/


172. substantiate /səbˈstænʃɪˌeɪt/


173. authoritative /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/


174. rancorous /ˈræŋkərəs/


175. enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/


176. arcane /ɑːˈkeɪn/


177. satire /ˈsætaɪə/


178. nostalgic /nɒˈstældʒɪk/


179. unsavory /ʌnˈseɪvərɪ/


180. merited /'merɪtɪd/


181. prodigious /prəˈdɪdʒəs/


182. prominent /ˈprɒmɪnənt/


183. excoriate /ɪkˈskɔːrɪˌeɪt/


184. exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmplərɪ/


185. proliferate /prəˈlɪfəˌreɪt/


186. constituency /kənˈstɪtjʊənsɪ/


187. uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/


188. anecdotal /ˌænɛkˈdəʊtəl/


189. confound /kənˈfaʊnd/


190. commonplace /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/


191. extemporaneous [ik,stempə'reiniəs]


192. secure /sɪˈkjʊə/


193. enthral [in'θrɔ:l]


194. obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/


195. application


196. cursory /ˈkɜːsərɪ/


197. unorthodox /ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks/


198. discipline


199. attenuated /əˈtɛnjuːeɪtɪd/


200. plasticity /plæˈstɪsɪtɪ/



151.quietude

quietude /ˈkwaɪəˌtjuːd/

N-UNCOUNT Quietude is quietness and calm. 寂静 [正式]


152. reverberate

reverberate /rɪˈvɜːbəˌreɪt/ ( reverberating, reverberated, reverberates )

V-I When a loud sound reverberates through a place, it echoes through it. 回响

例:

Day in and day out, the flat crack of the tank guns reverberates through the little Bavarian town.

日复一日地,单调的坦克炮的轰隆声在巴伐利亚的这个小镇上空回响着。


153.milieu

milieu /ˈmiːljɜː/ ( milieus )

N-COUNT Your milieu is the group of people or activities that you live among or are familiar with. (社会) 环境 [正式]

例:

They stayed, safe and happy, within their own social milieu.

他们呆在自己所属的社交圈里,安稳又愉快。


154.grumble

grumble ['ɡrʌmbl]vi.抱怨,喃喃诉苦;发牢骚;鸣不平:

She is always grumbling!

她总是喃喃诉苦!

Taxpayers are grumbling about the waste of government money, asusual.

纳税人又像往常一样抱怨政府浪费钱财。


155. groundbreaker

groundbreaker ['ɡraund,breikə]

n. 创始者;改进者


156. compile

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ CET6 TEM4 ( compiling, compiled, compiles )

V-T When you compile something such as a report, book, or programme, you produce it by collecting and putting together many pieces of information. 汇编; 汇集

例:

The book took 10 years to compile.

这本书花了10年编写。


157. succumb

succumb /səˈkʌm/ CET6+ TEM8 ( succumbing, succumbed, succumbs)

V-I If you succumb to temptation or pressure, you do something that you want to do, or that otherpeople want you to do, although you feel it might be wrong. (向诱惑、压力) 屈服 [正式]

例:

Don't succumb to the temptation to have just one cigarette.

不要屈服于只抽一支烟的诱惑。


158. infestation

infestation [,infe'steiʃən]

n.(害虫、盗贼等的)大批出没;侵扰;蔓延(动植物的)寄生虫侵扰


159. intricate

intricate /ˈɪntrɪkɪt/ CET6 TEM4

ADJ You use intricate to describe something that has many small parts or details. 复杂精细的

例:

...the production of carpets with highly intricate patterns.

…图案复杂精细的地毯的制作。


160. ornate

ornate /ɔːˈneɪt/ TEM8

ADJ An ornate building, pieceof furniture, or object is decorated with complicated patterns or shapes. 装饰华丽的

例:

...an ornate iron staircase.

…一个装饰华丽的铁楼梯。


161. assign

[ə'saɪn]

V-T If you assign a particular function or value to someone or something, you say they have it. 赋予 (某功能或价值)

例:

Under the system, each business must assign a value to each job.

在这种制度下,每家企业必须赋予每份工作某种价值。


162. vandalism

vandalism /ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/ TEM8

N-UNCOUNT Vandalism is the deliberate damaging of things, especially public property. (尤指对公共财产的) 故意破坏

例:

...a 13-year-old boy whose crime file includes violence, theft, vandalism and bullying.

…一个犯罪档案中包括暴力、偷窃、破坏公物和恃强凌弱的13岁男孩。


163. prolific

prolific /prəˈlɪfɪk/ TEM8

ADJ A prolific writer,artist, or composer produces a large number of works. (作家、艺术家或作曲家) 多产的

例:

She is a prolific writer of novels and short stories.

她是位多产的长篇和短篇小说家。


164. ingenious

ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiːnjəs/ CET6 TEM4

ADJ Something that is ingenious is very clever and involves new ideas, methods, or equipment. 灵巧的; 新颖的

例:

...a truly ingenious invention.

…一项的确新颖的发明。


165.fluctuation

fluctuation [,flʌktju'eiʃən]

n.(状态、方向、位置等)不稳定,不断变化,动摇

波动,波状运动;起伏

166. refute

refute /rɪˈfjuːt/ CET6 TEM4 (refuting, refuted, refutes )

V-T If you refute an argument, accusation, or theory, you prove that it is wrong or untrue. 驳倒 [正式]

It was the kind of rumour that it is impossible to refute.

这是那种不可能推翻的谣言。

167. disputable

disputable /dɪˈspjuːtəbəl, ˈdɪspjʊtə-/

ADJ capable of being argued; debatable 可争议的

168. disregard

disregard /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/ CET6 TEM4 (disregarding, disregarded, disregards )

V-T If you disregard something, you ignore it or do not take account of it. 对…置之不理

例:

He disregarded the advice of his executives.

他对主管们的建议置之不理。

169. manifest

manifest /ˈmænɪˌfɛst/ CET6 TEM4 ( manifesting, manifested,manifests )

ADJ If you say that something is manifest, you mean that it is clearly true and that nobody would disagreewith it if they saw it or considered it. 明显的 [正式]

例:

...the manifest failure of the policies.

…这些政策明显的失败。

170. identify

identify /aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪ/ CET4 TEM4 ( identifying, identified,identifies )

V-T If you can identify someone or something, you are able to recognize them or distinguish them fromothers. 识别

例:

There are a number of distinguishing characteristics by which you can identifya Hollywood epic.

通过其诸多与众不同的特点,你可以识别出好莱坞的史诗影片。

171. vague

vague /veɪɡ/ CET4 TEM4 ( vaguer, vaguest )

ADJ If something written or spoken is vague, it does not explain or express things clearly. 含糊的

例:

A lot of the talk was apparently vague and general.

这次会谈的许多内容显然是含糊而笼统的。

172. substantiate

substantiate /səbˈstænʃɪˌeɪt/ TEM8 ( substantiating, substantiated,substantiates )

V-T To substantiate astatement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true. 证实 [正式]

例:

There is little scientific evidence to substantiate the claims.

几乎没有能证实这些断言的科学证据。

173. authoritative

authoritative /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/ CET6 TEM4

ADJ Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely tobe obeyed. 有权威的

例:

He has a commanding presenceand deep, authoritative voice.

他仪态威严,声音深沉而有权威。

174. rancorous

rancorous /ˈræŋkərəs/

ADJ A rancorous argument or person is full of bitterness and anger. 满怀愤懑的 [正式]

例:

The deal ended after a series of rancorous disputes.

经过一连串充满敌意的争吵,该交易泡汤了。

175. enigmatic

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ TEM8

ADJ Someone or something that is enigmatic is mysterious and difficult to understand. 神秘难解的

例:

She starred in one of Welles's most enigmatic films.

她主演了威尔斯最神秘的电影当中的一部。

176. arcane

arcane /ɑːˈkeɪn/

ADJ Something that is arcane is secret or mysterious. 秘密的; 神秘的 [正式]

例:

Until a few months ago few people outside the arcane world of contemporary music had heard of Gorecki.

直至几个月前,现代音乐神秘世界之外只有少数人听说过戈莱斯基。

177. satire

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ CET6+ TEM4 ( satires )

N-UNCOUNT Satire is the use of humour or exaggeration in order to show how foolish or wicked some people's behaviour or ideas are. 讽刺

例:

The commercial side of the Christmas season is an easy target for satire.

圣诞节期间商业化的一面很容易成为讽刺的对象。

178. nostalgic

nostalgic /nɒˈstældʒɪk/ CET6+ TEM8

ADJ Nostalgic things cause you to think affectionately about the past. 引起怀旧的

例:

Although we still depict nostalgic snow scenes on Christmas cards, winters are now very much warmer.

虽然我们还在圣诞卡上描绘引人怀旧的雪景,但现在冬天温暖多了。

179. unsavory

unsavory /ʌnˈseɪvərɪ/ adj. 难吃的;令人讨厌的

180. merited

['merɪtɪd] V-T If someone or something merits a particular action or treatment, they deserve it. 应受到 [正式]

例:

He said he had done nothingwrong to merit a criminal investigation.

他说他没有做错任何事,不应该受到刑事调查。

181. prodigious

prodigious /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

ADJ Something that is prodigious is very large or impressive. 巨大的; 给人印象深刻的 [文学性]

例:

This business generates cash in prodigious amounts.

这生意带来大量现金。

182. prominent

prominent /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ CET4 TEM4

ADJ Someone who is prominent is important and well-known. 重要的; 著名的

例:

...the children of very prominent or successful parents.

…非常知名或成功的人士们的孩子们。


183.excoriate

excoriate /ɪkˈskɔːrɪˌeɪt/( excoriating, excoriated, excoriates )

V-T To excoriate a person or organization means to criticize them severely, usually inpublic. (公开)指责 [正式]

例:

He proceeded to excoriate me in front of the nurses.

他继续在这些护士们面前指责我。


184.exemplary

exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmplərɪ/ CET6TEM8

ADJ If you describe someone or something as exemplary, you think they are extremely good. 堪称典范的

例:

Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation.

支持这一成功的基础是一次堪称典范的革新记录。


185.proliferate

proliferate /prəˈlɪfəˌreɪt/ CET6+ ( proliferating, proliferated,proliferates )

V-I If things proliferate,they increase in number very quickly. 激增 [正式]

例:

Computerized databases are proliferating fast.

计算机化的数据库在迅速激增。


186. constituency

constituency /kənˈstɪtjʊənsɪ/ CET6+ TEM4 ( constituencies )

N-COUNT A particular constituency is a section of society that may give political support to aparticular party or politician. (会支持某政党或政客的) 选民阵营

例:

In Iowa, farmers are a powerful political constituency.

在爱荷华州,农民是一个强大的政治选民阵营。


187.uncouth

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ TEM8

ADJ If you describe a personas uncouth, you mean that their behaviour is vulgar, noisy, and unpleasant. (行为)粗鲁的; 吵闹的 [表不满]


188.anecdotal

anecdotal /ˌænɛkˈdəʊtəl/

ADJ Anecdotal evidence is based on individual accounts, rather than on reliable research or statistics,and so may not be valid. 轶闻的

例:

Anecdotal evidence suggests that sales in the Southwest have slipped.

传闻的证据表明西南部的销售量有所下滑。


189.confound

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ ( confounding, confounded, confounds )

V-T If someone or something confounds you, they make you feel surprised or confused, often by showing you that your opinions or expectations of them were wrong. 使吃惊; 使困惑

例:

He momentarily confounded his critics by his cool handling of the hostage crisis.

他通过冷静处理人质危机顿时使他的批评者们大吃一惊。


190.commonplace

commonplace /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ CET6 TEM4

ADJ If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore notsurprising. 常见的

例:

Inter-racial marriages have become commonplace.

不同种族间的通婚已经变得很常见。


191.extemporaneously

extemporaneous [ik,stempə'reiniəs]

adj.

即席的,即兴的,临场的,临时的;随口而出的,无准备的


192.secure

secure /sɪˈkjʊə/ CET4 TEM4 ( securing, secured, secures )

V-T If you secure something that you want or need, you obtain it, often after a lot of effort. 争取到 [正式]

例:

Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire.

联邦政府的领导人们继续他们争取停火的努力。


193. enthralled

enthral [in'θrɔ:l]

迷住,(强烈地)吸引住;使神魂颠倒,使感到很愉快,令人愉快:

a performer whose grace,skill, and virtuosity enthral his audiences

以其优美、技艺、精湛技巧吸引住他的观众的表演者


194.obsession

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ CET6+ ( obsessions )

N-VAR If you say that someone has an obsession with a person or thing, you think they are spending too much time thinking about them. 迷恋

例:

She would try to forget her obsession with Christopher.

她会试图忘掉她对克里斯托弗的迷恋。


195.application

N-UNCOUNT Application is hardwork and concentration on what you are doing over a period of time. 勤奋

例:

...his immense talent,boundless energy and unremitting application.

…他的巨大天资、无限精力与不懈努力。


196. cursory

cursory /ˈkɜːsərɪ/ TEM8

ADJ A cursory glance orexamination is a brief one in which you do not pay much attention to detail. 粗略的 [ADJ n]

例:

Burke cast a cursory glance at the menu, then flapped it shut.

伯克粗略瞥了眼菜单,然后啪地合上了。


197. unorthodox

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks/ TEM8

ADJ If you describe someone's behaviour, beliefs, or customs as unorthodox, you mean that they are different from what is generally accepted. 非正统的; 另类的

例:

The reality-based show followed the unorthodox lives of Ozzy, his wifeSharon, daughter Kelly, and son, Jack.

这个写实剧取材于奥兹、其妻莎伦、女儿凯莉和儿子杰克的另类生活。


198.discipline

N-COUNT A discipline is aparticular area of study, especially a subject of study in a college oruniversity. (尤指大学里的) 学科 [正式]

例:

We're looking for people from a wide range of disciplines.

我们正在寻找各类学科的人才。


199.attenuated

attenuated /əˈtɛnjuːeɪtɪd/

ADJ An attenuated object isunusually long and thin.细长的 [正式]

例:

...round arches and attenuated columns.

...圆拱门和细长柱子。


200.plasticity

plasticity /plæˈstɪsɪtɪ/

N the quality of beingplastic or able to be moulded 成型性



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