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  1. brindle
    having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
  2. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
  3. engross
    devote fully to
  4. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  5. akin
    related by blood
  6. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
  7. perch
    an elevated place serving as a seat
  8. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  9. insidious
    working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
  10. harried
    troubled persistently, especially with petty annoyances
  11. stark
    severely simple
  12. rhythm
    an interval during which a recurring sequence occurs
  13. spatial
    pertaining to the expanse in which things are located
  14. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  15. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  16. inextricably
    in a manner incapable of being disentangled or untied
  17. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  18. maelstrom
    a powerful circular current of water
  19. stalagmite
    a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting from a cave floor
  20. spelaeology
    the scientific study of caves
  21. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  22. buoy
    an anchored float that marks locations in a body of water
  23. perilous
    fraught with danger
  24. demarcate
    set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
  25. lurch
    move suddenly or as if unable to control one's movements
  26. calisthenics
    light exercises designed to promote general fitness
  27. instill
    impart gradually
  28. proverbial
    widely known and spoken of
  29. invigorate
    give life or energy to
  30. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  31. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  32. decipher
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  33. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
  34. anew
    again, but in a new or different way
  35. ebb
    the outward flow of the tide
  36. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  37. lark
    any of numerous birds noted for their singing
  38. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  39. ameliorate
    make better
  40. timbre
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
  41. fortissimo
    to be played very loudly
  42. inextricable
    incapable of being disentangled or untied
  43. succumb
    give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure
  44. twiddle
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
  45. infuriate
    make extremely angry
  46. aperitif
    alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
  47. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult
  48. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  49. reverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
  50. futile
    producing no result or effect
  51. assimilate
    make alike
  52. aptly
    in a competent capable manner
  53. stilt
    a pole used for walking high above the ground
  54. reminiscence
    a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
  55. frazzle
    exhaust physically or emotionally
  56. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  57. sulky
    sullen or moody
  58. lethargy
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  59. scrimp
    be very thrifty or frugal
  60. chic
    elegant and stylish
  61. ostentatious
    intended to attract notice and impress others
Created on 十月 29, 2008

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