字彙與字源學～單字筆記（week7)

1.  synthesize (v.)

   - If you synthesize different ideas, facts, or experiences, you combine them to form    a single idea or impression.  

   Ex: The movement synthesized elements of modern art that hadn't been brought        together before, such as Cubism and Surrealism.

2.  paradigm (n.)

    - A paradigm is a clear and typical example of something.

   Ex: He had become the paradigm of the successful man.

3.  culpable (adj.)

   - If someone or their conduct is culpable, they are responsible for something              wrong or bad that has happened.

   Ex: Their decision to do nothing makes them culpable.

4. telepathy (n.)

   - If you refer to telepathy, you mean the direct communication of thoughts and          feelings between people's minds, without the need to use speech, writing, or 
   any other normal signals. 

   Ex: Humans do not have the telepathy capacity that Nancy has.

5.  euphemism (n.)

   - A euphemism is a polite word or expression that is used to refer to things 
   which people may find upsetting or embarrassing to talk about, for example 
   sex, the human body, or death.  

   Ex: "Pass away" is a euphemism for "die".

6.  antediluvian (adj.)

    - antediluvian things are old or old-fashioned.

    Ex: She was more than old-fashioned, and she was antediluvian.

7.  rectify (v.)

    - If you rectify something that is wrong, you change it so that it becomes
   correct or satisfactory.  

    Ex: Please rectify the mistakes in my bill.

8.  Infidelity (n.)

    - Infidelity occurs when a person who is married or in a steady relationship 
    has sex with another person. 

    Ex: She was obliged to connive at her husband's infidelity.

9.   dedication (n.)

    -the state of being dedicated.

    Ex: To be successful takes hard work and dedication.

10. stubborn (adj.)

    - Someone who is stubborn or who behaves in a stubborn way is determined 
    to do what they want and is very unwilling to change their mind. 

    Ex: His face was set in an expression of stubborn determination.

11.  cluster (n.)

      - A cluster of people or things is a small group of them close together.  

      Ex: A cluster of tourists was surrounded in the hill.

12.  tactful (adj.)

      - If you describe a person or what they say as tactful you approve of them                   because they are careful not to offend or upset another person.  

      Ex: Remember to be tactful when expressing a personal judgment.

13.  philosophy (n.)

     - philosophy is the study or creation of theories about basic things such as the            nature of existence, knowledge, and thought, or about how people should live. 

     Ex: Ancient Greece was a fountain of wisdom and philosophy.

14.  anglophile (n.)

     - If you describe a non-British person as Anglophile, you mean that they 
    admire Britain and British culture. 

     Ex: He became a fanatical anglophile.

15.   malicious(adj.)

       - If you describe someone's words or actions as malicious, you mean that they           are intended to harm people or their reputation, or cause them embarrassment             and upset. 

      Ex: She described the charges as malicious.

16.   malady (n.)

     - A malady is an illness or disease.

     Ex: There is no specific remedy for the malady.

17.   inspect (v.)

      - If you inspect something, you look at every part of it carefully in order to 
      find out about it or check that it is all right.

      Ex: The mayor will inspect our school tomorrow.

18.   spectator (n.)

      - A spectator is someone who watches something, especially a sporting event. 

      Ex: A spectator threw the ball back to the players.

19.   omniscient (adj.)

      - If you describe someone as omniscient, you mean they know or seem to 
     know everything.  

      Ex: Christians believe that God is omniscient.

20.   omnipresent (adj.)

     - Something that is omnipresent is present everywhere or seems to be always              present.  

     Ex: Beauty is omnipresent; therefore everything is capable of giving us joy.

21.  hyperactive (adj.)

      - Someone who is hyperactive is unable to relax and is always moving about 
      or  doing things. 

      Ex: If he's the calm type, he'll become more hyperactive around you.

22.  hypersensitive (adj.)

      - If you say that someone is hypersensitive, you mean that they get annoyed 
     or offended very easily.  

      Ex: He is hypersensitive to what people say about him.

23.  antimagnetic (adj.)

 -impervious to the effects of a magnetic field; resistant to magnetization;

      Ex: Every one needs a watch that is waterproof, shock-resistant                                      and antimagnetic.

24. antibiotics (n.)

     - antibiotics are medical drugs used to kill bacteria and treat infections. 

     Ex: Antibiotics is effective to cure throat infection.

25.  convocation (n.)

     - a convocation is a meeting or ceremony attended by a large number of people.  

     Ex: The convocation about environment will be held on next Monday.