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Floor 1 圆环之理 8/27/24 11:42
Floor 2 圆环之理 8/27/24 11:42
tenuity 


Definition:  (noun) Relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width. 
Synonyms:  thinness, slenderness  
Usage:  She marveled at the tenuity of the cotton threads delicately woven together to create a durable fabric.  

啊啊是谁都对: a usage:

have tenuity effect in = not effective enough in

啊啊是谁都对: another usage: the tenuity of a hair
Floor 3 圆环之理 8/28/24 19:52
irreverent 


Definition:  (adjective) Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality.  
Synonyms:  impertinent, pert, saucy  
Usage:  Sally's irreverent gaiety and ease of manner drew people to her and made her immediately likeable.  

啊啊是谁都对: That is definition of "irreverent" in Oxford Dictionary: not showing respect to sb/sth that other people usually respect
啊啊是谁都对: "pert" in this sentence means "showing a lack of respect, often in a humorous way"
啊啊是谁都对: "exuberant" means "full of energy, excitement and happiness"
啊啊是谁都对: gaiety: the state of being cheerful and full of fun
啊啊是谁都对: In "draw people to her" of this sentence, draw = attract
Floor 4 圆环之理 8/29/24 15:14
intemperance 


Definition:  (noun) Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence.  
Synonyms:  self-indulgence  
Usage:  A slouching, moody, drunken sloven, wasted by intemperance and vice, sat on the stoop and lamented his lot in life.  

啊啊是谁都对: Definition in Oxford Dictionary: a lack of control over yourself, especially when this is a habit
啊啊是谁都对: slouching is the adjective form of slouch, which means: to stand, sit or move in a lazy way, often with your shoulders and head bent forward
啊啊是谁都对: moody: having moods that change quickly and often
啊啊是谁都对: sloven: a careless person in appereance
啊啊是谁都对: vice: behaviour that is evil or immoral; a quality in sb』s character that is evil or immoral
啊啊是谁都对: stoop: if sb has a stoop, their shoulders are always bent forward
啊啊是谁都对: lament: to have or express very sad feelings about sb/sth
啊啊是谁都对: lot:  a person』s luck or situation in life
Floor 5 圆环之理 8/30/24 13:38
gutsy 


Definition:  (adjective) Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited.  
Synonyms:  plucky  
Usage:  Though she lost her arm in a violent shark attack, the gutsy teen refused to abandon her dream of becoming a world-class surfer and soon returned to the water.  

啊啊是谁都对: plucky: having a lot of courage; being very determined
Floor 6 圆环之理 8/31/24 13:26
facet 


Definition:  (noun) A distinct feature or element in a problem.  
Synonyms:  aspect  
Usage:  He carefully studied every facet of the question before offering his response.  

Floor 7 圆环之理 9/1/24 14:50
fractious 


Definition:  (adjective) Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.  
Synonyms:  recalcitrant, refractory  
Usage:  The young horse was a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness; no one could ride her.  

啊啊是谁都对: recalcitrant: unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to control
Floor 9 圆环之理 9/2/24 12:05
I must remark: Daily Word from TheFreeDictionary is updated not at Beijing Time 0:00, perhaps at American Time 0:00?
啊啊是谁都对: I have to say that the first some explaination of words are too difficult: these explainations need to be explained...
Floor 10 圆环之理 9/3/24 13:34
biennial 


Definition:  (adjective) Happening every second year.  
Synonyms:  biyearly  
Usage:  They met at the biennial convention and lamented the fact that they would not see each other until the next meeting two years later.  

啊啊是谁都对: lament: to have or express very sad feelings about sb/sth
啊啊是谁都对: By the way, some conference and comptitions are held biennially.
Floor 11 圆环之理 9/4/24 13:18
ingenuous 


Definition:  (adjective) Lacking in cunning, guile, or worldliness.  
Synonyms:  artless  
Usage:  His ingenuous delight in it was a delight to her, and a new and mutual love-thrill was theirs—because of a flower.  

啊啊是谁都对: artless: simple, natural and honest
啊啊是谁都对: cunning: able to get what you want in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating sb
啊啊是谁都对: guile: the use of clever but dishonest behaviour in order to trick people
啊啊是谁都对: worldiness:  the fact of having a lot of experience of life and therefore being difficult to shock

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