每日一读之词汇篇3

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absolve       vt.赦免；解除(责任等)    

to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt 

exculpatory : absolve : :: motivational : stir     

hortative : encourage :: exculpatory : absolve  

absolve <>inculpate

abstain       vi. 自制,戒绝,弃权,避免 

to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice   

mandatory : comply :: forbidden : abstain     

abstemious    adj. 有节制的，节俭的    

marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol  

abstemious : indulge :: austere : decorate   { intransigence:control}   

reticent : talk :: abstemious : gorge 

abstract      a. 抽象的，不具体的；n. 摘要，提要 

having only intrinsic form with little or no attempt at pictorial representation or narrative content    

abstract <> elaborate

abstruse      adj.深奥的 

difficult to comprehend : RECONDITE       

abstruse <> accessible / patent 

abuse         n./v. 辱骂，滥用?   

to attack in words : REVILE 

diatre : abuse :: burlesque : mockery     

polemic : disputatious :: invective : abusive   

accede        v.同意 

to express approval or give consent : give in to a request or demand      

accelerate    vt.vi. 加速   
to move faster : gain speed 

expedite : process :: accelerate : pace   

accelerate <> retard

accessible    a. 易接近的,可进入的,易受影响的,可理解的  

capable of being understood or appreciated       

abstruse <> accessible / patent 

accessory     n. 附件    

a thing of secondary or subordinate importance : ADJUNCT       

accessory <> of primarily importance 

accidental    a. 意外的,偶然的  

occurring unexpectedly or by chance    

inventiveness : accidental :: effect : casual      

safeguard : accident :: hedge : loss   

intentional:accidental:arrogant:humble

acclimate     vt.使习惯于新环境 

to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation

acclimate <> make unfamiliar with

accolade      n. 推崇备至，赞扬 an expression of praise     

accolade <> cutting remark/speak ill / derogate/denounce

deplore <> accolade/extol

accomodate    v. 容纳,留宿,使...适应
abrade <> augment

abridge       vt. 删节,缩短,剥夺   

to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : CONDENSE 

abbreviate: sentence:: abridgment : essay 

abrogate      v. 废止，废除?   

to abolish by authoritative action : ANNUL       

abrogate <> embrace / institute / uphold

abscond       v. 潜逃，逃亡?   

to depart secretly and hide oneself    

abscond : depart :: pilfer:take   

follow : shadow :: leave : abscond     

lurk:wait::purloin:appropriate/abscond:depart

absolve       vt.赦免；解除(责任等)    

to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt 

exculpatory : absolve : :: motivational : stir