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(\181 sweet 182 swim 183 sympathy 184 system ad. tasting pleasant, like sugar v. to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs n. a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness n. a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a common purpose or goal ■ 字母 T - 共 90 个
to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move it to another place; to 1 take v. carry something ; to seize; to capture; to begin to be in control (\tomorrow.\2 talk 3 tall 4 tank 5 target 6 taste 7 tax 8 tea 9 teach 10 team 11 tear v. to express thoughts in spoken words; n. a meeting for discussion ad. higher than others; opposite short n. a large container for holding liquids; a heavy military vehicle with guns n. any person or object aimed at or fired at v. to sense through the mouth (\n. the money a person or business must pay to the government so the government can provide services n. a drink made from the plant of the same name v. to show how to do something; to provide knowledge; to cause to understand n. a group organized for some purpose, often for sports v. to pull apart, often by force involving machines, processes and materials in industry, transportation and communications; 12 technical ad. of or about a very special kind of subject or thing (%understand how this system works.\13 technology 14 telephone 15 telescope n. the use of scientific knowledge and methods to produce goods and services n. a device or system for sending sounds, especially the voice, over distances n. a device for making objects that are far away appear closer and larger a device that receives electronic signals and makes them into pictures and sounds; the system 16 television n. of sending pictures and sounds by electronic signals over a distance so others can see and hear them on a receiver 17 tell 18 temperature 19 temporary 20 tense 21 term v. to give information; to make known by speaking; to order; to command n. the measurement of heat and cold ad. lasting only a short time ad. having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm n. a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries out a responsibility (\- 46 -
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served two terms in Congress.\ment that have been accepted by those involved in it 22 terrible 23 territory 24 terror 25 terrorist ad. very bad; causing terror or fear n. a large area of land n. extreme fear; that which causes great fear n. a person who carries out acts of extreme violence as a protest or a way to influence a government to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing (\scientists will test the new engine soon.\26 test v. like or how it will act by studying or doing (\group of questions or problems used to find out a person's knowledge (\on the language test.\27 than conj. connecting word used to link things that may be similar, but are not equal (\than I am.\to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that person did something kind (\want to thank you for helping me.\showing the person, place or thing being spoken about (\person, place or thing being spoken about (%used in front of a name word to show that it is a person or thing that is known about or is being spoken about 28 thank v. 29 that ad. 30 the 31 theater 32 them 33 then pro. n. a place where movies are shown or plays are performed pro. other people being spoken about ad. at that time; existing; and so a possible explanation of why something exists or how something happens using experiments 34 theory n. or ideas, but which is not yet proven (\disappearance of dinosaurs.\35 there 36 these 37 they ad. in that place or position; to or toward that place pro. of or about the people, places or things nearby that have been spoken about already pro. those ones being spoken about having a large distance between two opposite surfaces (\38 thick ad. having many parts close together (\that does not flow easily; opposite thin 39 thin 40 thing 41 think 42 third ad. having a small distance between two opposite surfaces; not fat; not wide; opposite thick n. any object v. to produce thoughts; to form ideas in the mind; to consider; to believe ad. coming after two others - 47 -
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43 this 44 threaten 45 through 46 throw 47 tie pro. of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been spoken about already v. to warn that one will do harm or cause damage prep. in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by v. to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm v. to join or hold together with some material; n. anything that joins or unites; links or connections (\that which is measured in minutes, hours, days and years; a period that can be identified in hours and minutes and is shown on a clock; a period when an event should or will take place 48 time 49 tired 50 to 51 today 52 together 53 tomorrow 54 tonight 55 too 56 tool 57 top 58 torture 59 total 60 touch 61 toward 62 town 63 trade 64 tradition 65 traffic 66 tragic 67 train 68 transport n. ad. having less strength because of work or exercise; needing sleep or rest prep. showing the direction of an action; showing the person or place toward which an action is directed; showing a goal or purpose n. this day ad. in one group; at the same time or place; in cooperation n. the day after today n. this night ad. also; as well as; more than is necessary n. any instrument or device designed to help one do work n. the upper edge or surface; the highest part; the cover of something v. to cause severe pain; n. the act of causing severe pain in order to harm, to punish or to get information from n. the complete amount v. to put the hand or fingers on prep. in the direction of; leading to n. a center where people live, larger than a village but not as large as a city v. to buy and sell or exchange products or services; n. the activity of buying, selling or exchanging products or services n. a ceremony, activity or belief that has existed for a long time n. the movement of people, vehicles or ships along a street, road or waterway ad. extremely sad; terrible v. to teach or learn how to do something; to prepare for an activity; n. an engine and the cars connected to it that move along a railroad v. to move goods or people from one place to another 69 transportation n. the act or business of moving goods or people 70 trap v. to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape; n. a device used to catch animals - 48 -
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71 travel 72 treason 73 treasure 74 treat 75 treatment 76 treaty 77 tree 78 trial 79 tribe 80 trick 81 trip 82 troops 83 trouble 84 truce 85 truck 86 true 87 trust 88 try v. to go from one place to another, usually for a long distance n. the act of fighting against one's own country or of helping its enemies n. a large collection of money, jewels or other things of great value v. to deal with; to act toward in a special way; to try to cure n. the act of treating; the use of medicine to try to cure or make better n. a written agreement between two or more nations n. a very tall plant that is mostly wood, except for its leaves n. an examination in a court of a question or dispute to decide if a charge is true n. a group of families ruled by a common chief or leader v. to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or her do something n. a movement from one place to another, usually a long distance n. a number of soldiers in a large controlled group n. that which causes concern, fear, difficulty or problems n. a temporary halt in fighting agreed to by all sides involved n. a heavy vehicle used to carry goods ad. correct; not false v. to believe that someone is honest and will not cause harm v. to make an effort; to take court action against a person to decide if he or she is guilty or innocent of a crime a long, round structure through which liquids or gases can flow; a long, thin container in which they can be kept 89 tube 90 turn
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prep. below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system (\flows under the bridge.\to know what is meant; to have knowledge of to join together 1 under 2 understand v. 3 unite 4 universe 5 university 6 unless 7 until 8 up 9 urge 10 urgent v. n. all of space, including planets and stars n. a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations conj. except if it happens; on condition that (\ill not go, unless the rain stops.\conj. up to a time; before ad. to, in or at a higher position or value v. to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something ad. needing an immediate decision or action - 49 -
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11 us 12 use 13 usual pro. v. the form of the word \object of a verb (\to employ for a purpose; to put into action ad. as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard ■ 字母 V - 共 21 个
1 vacation 2 vaccine 3 valley 4 value n. a holiday; a period of time for travel, pleasure or rest, especially one with pay given to an employee n. a substance containing killed or weakened organisms given to a person or animal to produce protection against a disease n. a long area of land between higher areas of land n. the quality of being useful, important or desired; the amount of money that could be received if something is sold 5 vegetable n. a plant grown for food 6 vehicle 7 version 8 very 9 veto 10 victim 11 victory 12 video 13 village 14 violate 15 violence 16 visa 17 visit 18 voice 19 volcano n. anything on or in which a person or thing can travel or be transported, especially anything on wheels; a car or truck n. the form of something with different details than earlier or later forms ad. extremely (\v. to reject or refuse to approve n. someone or something that is injured, killed or made to suffer; someone who is tricked n. a success in a fight or competition n. a method of recording images and sound without a traditional film camera to be shown on a television, computer or other device n. a very small town v. to fail to obey or honor; to break (an agreement) n. the use of force to cause injury, death or damage n. the official permission given to a person to enter a country where he or she is not a citizen v. to go to or come to a place for a short time for friendly or business reasons n. the sound made by creatures, especially humans, for speaking n. a hill or mountain around a hole in the earth's surface that can explode, sending hot, melted rock and ash into the air 20 volunteer n. a person who chooses to do something without being asked, usually without being paid 21 vote v. to choose a candidate in an election; n. a choice or decision expressed by the voice, by hand or by writing ■ 字母 W - 共 70 个
1 wages 2 wait n. money received for work done v. to delay acting; to postpone - 50 -
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1 a (an) 2 able 3 about 4 above 5 abuse 6 accept 7 accident 8 accuse 9 across 10 act 11 activist 12 actor 13 add ad. one; any; each v. having the power to do something ad. almost (\ad. at a higher place n. bad treatment causing harm or injury v. to agree to receive n. something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event v. to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a statement against someone ad. from side to side; to the other side v. to do something n. one who seeks change through action n. someone acting in a play or show v. to put (something) with another to make it larger; to say more 14 administration n. the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister 15 admit 16 adult 17 advertise 18 advise 19 affect 20 afraid 21 after 22 again 23 against 24 age 25 agency 26 aggression 27 ago 28 agree 29 agriculture 30 aid 31 aim v. to accept (\admitted that what he did was wrong.\n. a grown person v. to show or present the qualities of a product to increase sales v. to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision v. to produce an effect on; to influence (\ad. feeling fear ad. later; behind ad. another time; as before ad. opposed to; not agreeing with something n. how old a person or thing is n. an organization that is part of a larger group (\n. an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's borders ad. of time past; before now v. to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something n. farming v. to help; to support; n. help, assistance v. to point a gun at; n. a goal or purpose - 1 -
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32 air 33 air force 34 airplane 35 airport 36 album 37 alcohol 38 alive 39 all 40 ally 41 almost 42 alone 43 along 44 already 45 also 46 although 47 always 48 ambassador 49 amend 50 ammunition 51 among 52 amount 53 anarchy 54 ancestor 55 ancient 56 and 57 anger 58 animal 59 anniversary 60 announce 61 another 62 answer 63 any 64 apologize n. the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe n. a military organization using airplanes n. a vehicle with wings that flies n. a place where airplanes take off and land n. a collection of recorded music n. a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products ad. having life; not dead ad. everything; everyone; the complete amount n. a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose ad. a little less than completely ad. separated from others ad. near or on (\ad. before now; even now ad. added to; too conj. even if it is true that ad. at all times; every time n. a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government) v. to add to or to change (a proposal or law) n. the bullets or shells fired from guns ad. in or part of (a group) n. the number, size or weight of anything n. a lack of order; lawlessness n. a family member from the past ad. very old; long ago conj. also; in addition to; with n. a strong emotion against someone or something n. a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat n. a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past v. to make known publicly; to declare officially ad. one more; a different one n. a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after being asked a question ad. one or more of no special kind v. to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility - 2 -
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65 appeal 66 appear 67 appoint 68 approve 69 archeology 70 area 71 argue 72 arms 73 army 74 around 75 arrest 76 arrive 77 art 78 artillery 79 as 80 ash 81 ask 82 assist 83 astronaut 84 astronomy 85 asylum 86 at 87 atmosphere 88 attach 89 attack 90 attempt 91 attend 92 attention 93 automobile 94 autumn 95 available v. to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call on somebody for help v. to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem v. to name; to choose (\v. to agree with; to agree to support n. the scientific study of past human life and activities n. any place or part of it v. to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree n. military equipment; weapons n. military ground forces ad. on every side (of) v. to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner v. to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip n. expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues n. big guns conj. equally (\n. the part left after something burns v. to question; to say something is wanted (\v. to help n. a person who travels in space n. the scientific study of stars and the universe n. political protection given by a government to a person from another country prep. in or near (\n. the gases surrounding any star or planet v. to tie together; to connect n. a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; v. to start a fight v. to work toward something; to try; to make an effort v. to be present at n. close or careful observing of, or listening to, someone or something (“The student paid attention to his teacher.”) n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car n. the time of the year between summer and winter ad. present and ready for use; willing to serve or help. (“There was a list of available candidates.”) - 3 -
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96 average 97 avoid 98 awake 99 award 100 away n. something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal v. to stay away from ad. not sleeping n. an honor or prize for an act or service ad. not near ■ 字母 B - 共 83 个
1 baby 2 back 3 bad 4 balance 5 ball 6 balloon 7 ballot 8 ban 9 bank 10 bar 11 barrier 12 base 13 battle 14 be 15 beat 16 beauty 17 because 18 become 19 bed 20 before 21 begin 22 behavior 23 behind 24 believe 25 belong 26 below n. a newly born creature n. the part behind the front; ad. the other way from forward ad. wrong; acting against the law; not good v. to make two sides or forces equal n. something round n. a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air n. a piece of paper used for voting v. to not permit; to stop; n. an official restriction n. an organization that keeps and lends money v. to prevent or block n. anything that blocks or makes an action difficult n. a military center; v. to establish as a fact (\n. a fight between opposing armed forces v. to live; to happen; to exist v. to hit again and again n. that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit prep. for the reason that (\v. to come to be n. a sleeping place prep. earlier v. to do the first part of an action; to start n. the way in which a person or animal acts (“The child’s behavior was bad because he fought with other children.”) ad. at the back of; in back of v. to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trust v. to be owned by; to be a member of ad. lower than - 4 -
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27 best 28 betray 29 better 30 between 31 big 32 bill 33 biology 34 bird 35 bite 36 black 37 blame 38 bleed 39 blind 40 block 41 blood 42 blow 43 blue 44 boat 45 body 46 boil 47 bomb 48 bone 49 book 50 border 51 born 52 borrow 53 both 54 bottle 55 bottom 56 box 57 boy 58 boycott 59 brain ad. the most good v. to turn against; to be false to ad. more good than ad. in the space or time that separates; from one to the other (\ad. of great size; not small n. a legislative proposal n. the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms n. a creature that flies v. to cut with the teeth ad. dark; having the color like that of the night sky v. to accuse; to hold responsible v. to lose blood ad. not able to see v. to stop something from being done; to prevent movement n. red fluid in the body v. to move with force, as in air (\ad. having the color like that of a clear sky n. something built to travel on water that carries people or goods n. all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animal v. to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot n. a device that explodes with great force; v. to attack or destroy with bombs n. the hard material in the body n. a long written work for reading n. a dividing line between nations v. to come to life; to come into existence v. to take as a loan ad. not just one of two, but the two together n. a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid ad. the lowest part of something n. something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or wood n. a young male person v. to refuse to take part in or deal with n. the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures - 5 -
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either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their 43 sex n. actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young 44 shake 45 shape 46 share 47 sharp 48 she 49 sheep 50 shell 51 shelter 52 shine 53 ship 54 shock 55 shoe 56 shoot 57 short v. to move or cause to move in short, quick movements v. to give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks v. to give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company ad. having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain pro. the girl or woman who is being spoken about n. a farm animal used for its meat and hair v. to fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover v. to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety v. to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright v. to transport; n. a large boat v. to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake n. a covering for the foot v. to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun ad. lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility (\58 should v. (\should be punished.\59 shout v. to speak very loudly to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or 60 show v. broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public 61 shrink 62 sick 63 sickness 64 side v. to make or become less in size, weight or value ad. suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health n. the condition of being in bad health n. the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body to write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information 65 sign 66 signal 67 silence v. v. to send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a message v. to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; n. a lack of noise or sound - 41 -
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68 silver 69 similar 70 simple 71 since 72 sing 73 single 74 sink 75 sister 76 sit 77 situation 78 size 79 skeleton 80 skill 81 skin 82 sky 83 slave 84 sleep 85 slide 86 slow 87 small 88 smash 89 smell 90 smoke 91 smooth 92 snow n. a valued white metal ad. like something else but not exactly the same ad. easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex prep. from a time in the past until now (\v. to make music sounds with the voice ad. one only v. to go down into water or other liquid n. a female with the same father or mother as another person v. to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs; to become seated n. the way things are during a period of time n. the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something is n. all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions n. the ability gained from training or experience n. the outer covering of humans and most animals n. the space above the earth n. a person owned or controlled by another v. to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed v. to move smoothly over a surface v. to reduce the speed of; ad. not fast in moving, talking or other activities ad. little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large v. to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with >force v. to sense through the nose; n. something sensed by the nose (\v. to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; n. that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning ad. having a level surface; opposite rough n. soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold in such a way that (\93 so ad. we.\order that; for the purpose of (\94 social 95 soft 96 soil 97 soldier ad. of or about people or a group ad. not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud n. earth in which plants grow n. a person in the army - 42 -
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98 solid 99 solve 100 some 101 son 102 soon 103 sort 104 sound 105 south 106 space ad. having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas v. to find an answer; to settle ad. of an amount or number or part not stated; not all n. a person's male child ad. not long after the present time; quickly n. any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; a kind of something n. fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; that which is heard n. the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun n. the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside things to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind 107 speak v. 108 special 109 speech 110 speed 111 spend 112 spill 113 spirit 114 split 115 sport 116 spread 117 spring 118 spy 119 square 120 stab 121 stand ad. n. a talk given to a group of people v. to make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done v. to give as payment; to use (\v. to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident n. the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death v. to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts n. any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill v. to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known n. the time of the year between winter and summer v. to steal or get information secretly; n. one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country n. a flat shape having four equal sides v. to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon v. to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer 122 star 123 start 124 starve n. v. to begin; to make something begin v. to suffer or die from a lack of food - 43 -
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125 state 126 station 127 statue 128 stay 129 steal 130 steam 131 steel 132 step v. to say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation n. a place of special work or purpose (\trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts n. a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal v. to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time (\York for two years.\v. to take without permission or paying n. the gas that comes from hot water n. iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances v. to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; n. the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become 133 stick v. fixed in one position so that movement is difficult (\thin piece of wood 134 still 135 stone 136 stop 137 store 138 storm 139 story 140 stove 141 straight 142 strange 143 street 144 stretch 145 strike 146 strong 147 structure 148 struggle 149 study 150 stupid 151 subject ad. not moving (\there?\n. a small piece of rock v. to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end v. to keep or put away for future use; n. a place where people buy things n. violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow n. the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined n. a heating device used for cooking ad. continuing in one direction without turns ad. unusual; not normal; not known n. a road in a city, town or village v. to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider v. to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions, more pay or to make other demands ad. having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed n. the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is formed or organized in a special way; a building v. to try with much effort; to fight with; n. a great effort; a fight v. to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine carefully ad. not able to learn much; not intelligent n. the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about - 44 -
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152 submarine 153 substance 154 substitute n. an underwater ship n. the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas) v. to put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used in place of another 155 subversion n. an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly 156 succeed 157 such 158 sudden 159 suffer 160 sugar 161 suggest 162 suicide 163 summer 164 sun 165 supervise 166 supply 167 support v. to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result ad. of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to ad. not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation v. to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness n. a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants v. to offer or propose something to think about or consider n. the act of killing oneself n. the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn n. the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth v. to direct and observe the work of others v. to give; to provide; n. the amount of something that can be given or sold to others v. to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with others and help them reach a goal; to approve to believe, think or imagine (\tonight.\168 suppose 169 suppress 170 sure 171 surface 172 surplus v. v. to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from being known publicly ad. very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question n. the outer side or top of something (\n. an amount that is more than is needed; extra; (\a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.\to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n. something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected 173 surprise 174 surrender 175 surround 176 survive 177 suspect 178 suspend 179 swallow 180 swear in v. v. to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat v. to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something v. to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation v. to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty v. to cause to stop for a period of time v. to take into the stomach through the mouth v. to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office - 45 -
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3 observe 4 occupy 5 ocean 6 of 7 off 8 offensive 9 offer 10 office 11 officer 12 official 13 often 14 oil 15 old v. v. n. to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something (\of the day she was born.\to take and hold or to control by force the area of salt water that covers almost seventy-five percent of the earth's surface; any of the five main divisions of this water prep. made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among ad. away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connected n. a military campaign of attack; ad. having to do with attacking v. n. to present or propose; n. the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposed a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed n. a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police force n. a person with power in an organization; a representative of an organization or government; ad. of or about an office; approved by the government or someone in power ad. many times n. a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel ad. not young or new; having lived or existed for many years above and held up by; touching the upper surface of (\16 on prep. (\Wednesday.\17 once 18 only 19 open 20 operate 21 opinion 22 oppose 23 opposite 24 oppress 25 or 26 orbit ad. one time only ad. being the single one or ones; no more than (\v. v. to start (\to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasons n. a belief based on one's own ideas and thinking v. ad. v. to be against; to fight against different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way (\direction from south.\to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power conj. giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choices v. to travel in space around a planet or other object; n. the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet to give a command; to tell someone what to do; n. a command; the correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in which people obey laws - 31 -
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28 organize 29 other 30 our 31 oust 32 out 33 over v. ad. to put in order; to put together into a system different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more \other is tall.\ad. of or belonging to us v. to force to leave; to remove by force ad. away from the inside; opposite of in conj. above; covering; across, in or on every part of (\to remove from power; to defeat or end by force to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something received to have or possess for oneself 34 overthrow v. 35 owe 36 own v. v. ■ 字母 P - 共 105 个
1 pain 2 paint 3 paper 4 parachute 5 parade 6 pardon 7 parent 8 parliament 9 part 10 partner n. a hurt or suffering somewhere in the body v. to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors; n. a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surface n. a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for writing n. a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an airplane or helicopter to the ground n. a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a special event or anniversary v. to forgive for a crime and release from punishment n. a father or mother n. a government lawmaking group n. something less than the whole; not all of something n. a person who takes part in some activity in common with another or others. (“The two men were business partners.”) a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group of people or friends gathered together for enjoyment 11 party 12 pass 13 passenger 14 passport 15 past 16 path 17 patient 18 pay 19 peace n. v. to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or permit to go n. a person travelling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the pilot or driver n. a document permitting a person to travel to another country n. the time gone by; the time before; ad. recent; immediately before; former n. a narrow way for walking; a way along which something moves n. a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem v. to give money for work done or for something bought n. the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quiet - 32 -
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20 people 21 percent 22 perfect 23 perform 24 period 25 permanent 26 permit 27 person 28 persuade 29 physical 30 physics 31 picture 32 piece 33 pig 34 pilot 35 pipe 36 place n. any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation (\people\n. a part of every hundred (\ad. complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes v. to speak, dance or sing in front of others n. an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditions ad. never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all time v. to let; to make possible n. a man, woman or child v. to cause someone to do something by explaining or urging. (“The police persuaded the criminal to surrender his weapon.”) ad. of the body n. the study of motion, matter and energy n. something that shows what another thing looks like; an idea or representation of something as seen by the eye; a painting; what is made with a camera n. a part of something larger n. a farm animal used for its meat n. one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter n. a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas v. to put something somewhere; n. an area or a part of an area; space where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something \a party.\37 plan 38 planet 39 plant 40 plastic 41 play 42 please 43 plenty 44 plot 45 poem 46 point 47 poison v. n. a large object in space that orbits the sun (\v. to put into the ground to grow; n. a living growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth n. a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into things v. to have fun; to not work; to take part in a sport; to make music on an instrument; n. a story acted in a theater v. to make one happy; to give enjoyment n. all that is needed; a large enough amount v. to make secret plans; n. a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal n. words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotions v. to aim one's finger toward; to aim; n. the sharp end of something n. a substance that can destroy life or damage health - 33 -
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48 police n. a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agency an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business 49 policy 50 politics 51 pollute 52 poor 53 popular 54 population 55 port n. n. the activities of government and of those who are in public office v. to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water n. people with little or no money; ad. lacking money or goods; of bad quality ad. liked by many people; generally approved by the public n. all the people in a place, city or country n. a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a storm a place; the way of holding the body; the way a thing is set or placed; a job (or level of a job) in an organization 56 position 57 possess 58 possible 59 postpone 60 pour 61 poverty 62 power 63 praise 64 pray 65 predict 66 pregnant n. v. to have; to own; to control or be controlled by ad. able to be done; can happen or is expected to happen v. to delay action until a later time v. to flow; to cause to flow n. the condition of being poor n. the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work (\v. to say good things about; to approve v. to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit v. to say what one believes will happen in the future. (“The weather scientist predicted a cold winter.”) ad. carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby to offer for consideration (\67 present v. them a present for their anniversary.\good time.\a place (\68 president 69 press 70 pressure 71 prevent 72 price 73 prison 74 private n. the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization v. to urge strongly; n. newspapers, magazines and other publications n. the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else v. to keep or stop from going or happening n. the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered for sale n. a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crime ad. of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite public - 34 -
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75 prize 76 probably 77 problem 78 process 79 produce 80 profession 81 professor 82 college or university n. something offered or won in a competition; something of value that one must work hard for to get ad. a good chance of taking place; a little more than possible n. a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer n. an operation or series of changes leading to a desired result v. to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture n. a job that requires special training n. a teacher at a . n. money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of that activity n. a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or show n. movement forward or toward improvement or a goal n. a planned effort to do something v. to say one will do something; n. a spoken or written agreement to do something n. ideas or information used to influence opinions n. anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods v. to present or offer for consideration v. to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damaged v. to speak against; to object v. to show to be true v. to give something needed or wanted ad. of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite private n. something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine v. to make public something that is written; to include something in a book, newspaper or magazine 83 profit 84 program 85 progress 86 project 87 promise 88 propaganda 89 property 90 propose 91 protect 92 protest 93 prove 94 provide 95 public 96 publication 97 publish 98 pull 99 pump 100 punish 101 purchase 102 pure 103 purpose 104 push 105 put v. to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; opposite push v. to force a gas or liquid up, into or through v. to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal v. to buy with money or with something of equal value; n. that which is bought ad. free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean n. the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal v. to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; opposite pull v. to place; to set in position - 35 -
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1 quality n. that which something is known to have or be (\of value or excellence (\to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; n. a sentence or word used in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussed 2 question v. 3 quick 4 quiet ad. fast ad. with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calm ■ 字母 R - 共 88 个
to run; to take part in a competition to decide who or what can move fastest; to take part in a 1 race v. campaign for political office; n. one of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a common physical similarity, such as skin color 2 radar n. a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seen waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous 3 radiation 4 radio 5 raid 6 railroad 7 rain 8 raise 9 rape 10 rare 11 rate 12 reach 13 react 14 read 15 ready 16 real 17 realistic 18 reason n. n. the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wires v. to make a sudden attack; n. a sudden attack carried out as an act of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing something n. a road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipment n. water falling from the sky v. to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increase v. to carry out a sexual attack by force against a person ad. not common; not usual; not often n. speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the price of any thing or service that is bought or sold v. to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come to v. to act as a result of or in answer to v. to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbers ad. prepared; completed; organized; willing ad. true; truly existing; not false ad. in agreement with the way things are n. the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains 19 reasonable ad. ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise 20 rebel v. to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse to obey; n. one who opposes or fights against the government of his or her country - 36 -
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21 receive 22 recent 23 recession v. to get or accept something given, offered or sent ad. a short time ago n. a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobs to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government to write something in order to have it for future use; to put sound or pictures in a form that can be kept and heard or seen again; n. a writing that shows proof or facts about something to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away (\26 recover v. money.\operation.\27 red 28 reduce 29 reform 30 refugee 31 refuse 32 register 33 regret 34 reject 35 relations 36 release 37 religion 38 remain 39 remains 40 remember 41 remove 42 repair 43 repeat 44 report 45 represent 46 repress 47 request ad. having the color like that of blood v. to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cut v. to make better by changing; to improve; n. a change to a better condition n. a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment, danger or war v. to reject; to not accept, give or do something v. to have one’s name officially placed on a list of people permitted to vote in an election or take part in an educational program 24 recognize v. 25 record v. n. a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens v. to refuse to accept, use or believe n. understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family; people connected by marriage or family ties v. to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made public n. a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or gods v. to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the same n. a dead body v. to think about the past; opposite forget v. to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a position or office n. work done to fix something v. to say or do again v. to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation; n. the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a statement in which the facts may not be confirmed v. to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example v. to control or to restrict freedoms by force v. to ask for; n. the act of asking for - 37 -
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48 require 49 rescue 50 research 51 resign 52 resist 53 resolution 54 resource 55 respect v. to need or demand as necessary v. to free from danger or evil n. a careful study to discover correct information v. to leave a position, job or office v. to oppose; to fight to prevent n. an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting n. anything of value that can be used or sold v. to feel or show honor to a person or thing (“All citizens should respect the law.”) having a duty or job to do (\of (\were responsible for the accident.\56 responsible ad. 57 rest 58 restaurant 59 restrain 60 restrict 61 result 62 retire 63 return 64 revolt 65 rice 66 rich 67 ride v. to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; n. that which remains; the others n. a place where people can buy and eat meals v. to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group v. to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger v. to happen from a cause; n. that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect v. to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health v. to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send back v. to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of government n. a food grain ad. having much money or goods; having plenty of something v. to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have (\68 right n. agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite left 69 riot 70 rise 71 risk 72 river 73 road 74 rob 75 rock 76 rocket v. to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a violent action by a large group of people v. to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing n. the chance of loss, damage or injury n. a large amount of water that flows across land into another river, a lake or an ocean n. a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the other v. to take money or property secretly or by force; to steal n. a hard piece of mineral matter n. a device shaped like a tube that moves through air or space by burning gases and letting them - 38 -
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escape from the back or bottom, sometimes used as a weapon 77 roll 78 room 79 root 80 rope 81 rough 82 round 83 rub 84 rubber 85 ruin 86 rule 87 run 88 rural v. to turn over and over; to move like a ball n. a separate area within a building with its own walls n. the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients from the soil n. a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying ad. not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made well ad. having the shape of a ball or circle v. to move something over the surface of another thing n. a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a similar substance made from chemicals v. to damage severely; to destroy v. to govern or control; to decide; n. a statement or an order that says how something must be done v. to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking ad. describing areas away from cities which may include farms, small towns and unpopulated areas ■ 字母 S - 共 184 个
1 sabotage 2 sacrifice 3 sad 4 safe 5 sail 6 sailor 7 salt 8 same 9 sand 10 satellite 11 satisfy 12 save 13 say 14 school 15 science 16 sea 17 search v. to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation (\railroad.\v. to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person ad. not happy ad. away from harm or danger v. to travel by boat or ship n. a person involved in sailing a boat or ship n. a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food ad. not different; not changed; like another or others n. extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts n. a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth v. to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded v. to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use v. to speak; to express in words n. a place for education; a place where people go to learn n. the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them n. a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean v. to look for carefully - 39 -
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one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, 18 season n. summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions (\\19 seat 20 second 21 secret n. a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there (\ent\ad. the one that comes after the first n. something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad. hidden from others; known only to a few freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place (\22 security 23 see 24 seed 25 seek(ing) 26 seem 27 seize 28 self 29 sell 30 Senate 31 send 32 sense 33 sentence 34 separate 35 series 36 serious 37 serve n. v. to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know n. the part of a plant from which new plants grow v. to search for (\public office.\seeking to reduce their use of coal.\v. to appear to be (\v. to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest n. all that which makes one person different from others v. to give something in exchange for money n. the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress v. to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place v. to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding; n. any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel v. to declare the punishment for a crime; n. the punishment for a crime v. to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others; ad. not together or connected; different n. a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order ad. important; needing careful consideration; dangerous v. to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help an organization or system that provides something for the public (\and roads are services 38 service n. paid for by taxes.\organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony 39 set 40 settle 41 several 42 severe v. to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit v. to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place ad. three or more, but not many ad. not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage - 40 -
