WORDS �i�P��j	DEFINITIONS (�Ӗ�)	Synonyms (��ӌ�)	Antonyms (��ӌ�)	Homophones (��ً`��)
20. "REVOKE" �i�P��m�p�~�n�i��j; �킴�Ɛe�D�ƈႤ�D��o��i��Ɓj �j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. to put an end to (as a law, order, or privilege) by taking away or canceling ; 2. to call or summon somebody back, for example, from exile or from an overseas position; 3. to fail to follow suit in a card game though able to do so.	annull; void; withdraw lift	valid impose	rebolt rebook
Example:�i��j	He revoked the ban on smoking. Dad warned us that our late bedtime privileges on the weekends would be revoked if homework wasn't done during the weekdays.
19. "PITFALL" �i��; �댯, �U�f. �j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. a potential disaster or difficulty, often one that is unexpected or cannot be anticipated ; 2. an unforeseen or unexpected difficulty; 3. disguised hole acting as trap.	hidden danger; hidden difficulty; trap	nondangerous; trap-free
Example:�i��j	A knee injury is just one of the pitfalls a football player will face on the field.
18. "SHAGGY" �i�ނ��т́A��́A��Η�� j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. covered with or made up of long, coarse, or tangled growth ; 2. having a rough or hairy surface; 3. poorly groomed ; 4. having a rough, relatively long nap or pile (textiles).	bushy; unsmooth; unevenly long	smooth groomed grown evenly	shady savvy
Example:�i��j	The homeless have a shaggy beard. The stray dog's long, shaggy coat was so matted that it took us hours to brush it out. There were piles of shaggy rugs on the floor.
17. "PURPORT" �i�Ӗ��A�咣��A�Ӑ} �j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. to give the impression of being ; 2. to claim, seem, or profess to be something specified ; 3. to intend to do something ( formal ).	intent; purpose; propose drift	unpurport unintent unspecific	purpose purple
Example:�i��j	The letter purports to express peoples opinion. The movie purports to be a true account of what actually happened.
16. "EMINENT" �i�D�G�ȁA�L��ȁA�� j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. standing above others especially in rank, reputation, or achievement; 2. superior in position, appearance or height. ; 3. easy to see or notice.	successful; distinguished; towering lofty	inferior unsuccessful low	eminence evident
Example:�i��j	The library is hosting a special event in which eminent authors of children's literature will read aloud from their books. They are eminent members of their community. The eminent peak of Mount Everest.
15. "EXHORT" �i�M�S�Ɋ��߂�A��m�P��n��A �j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. to try to influence by words or advice; 2. to urge somebody strongly and earnestly to do something ; 3. to encourage especially by loud voice.	to cheer; to urge; to press	unsupported discourage	extort
Example:�i��j	The crowd exhorted the demonstrating strikers. After the wrong information was announced, the public was exhorted to avoid mass panic.
14. "ABASH" �i��܂舫��炷�A�p��点��A�܂�� j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. to destroy the self-control or self-confidence; 2. to embarass; 3. to make somebody feel ashamed, embarassed or uncomfortable.	humiliated; disconcert; feel ashamed	unashamed unembarrassed comfortable	abase; about
Example:�i��j	People who lip-synched the songs in their concert did not abash the popular musical group. He felt abash to find out that only few people are attending his rally.
13. "SULK" �i��˂��A�s��ȁj CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. to be sullenly silent or irritable; 2. bad-tempered silence ; 3. a period or state of refusal to communicate.	pout; brood; be moodily silent; be in a huff.	to talk in good mood	silk; surf; sir
Example:�i��j	The old man prefer to stayed home in a sulk mood. He stayed in a sulk mood for a week after losing the tournament.
12. "BREACH" �i�ᔽ�A�j�邱�Ɓj CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. act in disregard of laws and rules; 2. to fail to obey, keep, or preserve something, for example, a law, rules or trust; 3. a hole in something that is caused by something else forcing its way through; 4. to go beyond a target or limit.	violate; break a law; infract; surpass; beyond limit	fullfill; to obey; to keep;	breech; breathe; bread; breed
Example:�i��j	The manager was sued for breach of contracts. The escapee breach himself through the small manhole. The runner hoped to breach his last record.
11. "RECIPROCAL" �i�c�݂́A��݂Ɂj CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. given or shown by each of two sides or individuals to the other; 2. especially given or done in return for something else; 3. (Math) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1. 4. (Math) used to describe a number or quality that is related to another by the fact that when multiplied together the product is one.	mutual; avenging; reciprocative ; inverse; retaliative	nonreciprocal; not mutual	recipient; reciprocate
Example:�i��j	He went to law school out of reciprocal respect for his father's wishes. The owner has reciprocal privileges at other clubs. The reciprocal of 7 is 1/7.
10. "ALLY" �i��G ��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. To form a connection between; 2. To unite or have a partnership	affiliate; consort; associate, assort	ununited; unfriendly	alley; allyl
Example:�i��j	Dad and I agreed to ally against Mom so that, we could defeat her at the game Monopoly. He allied himself with the Communists.
9. "VAGUE" �i�s��āG��܂��ȁG �ڂ��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. Not clearly explained, expressed, understood, sensed 2. Lack of clear view.	indistinct; lack of clarity; wispy; shadowy	clear; distinct; defined	bay; vain
Example:�i��j	I saw a vague outline of buildings through the fog. Their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear to listeners.
8. "HINDER" �i�W��G �W�Q��G �ז��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. To make it slow or difficult or to hold back; 2. To get in the way of somebody or something	obstruct; to delay; impede; hamper; occlude	back up; support	hind; Hindi
Example:�i��j	The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements. She is impeding the progress of our project.
7. "QUEUE" �i�ٔ��G ��ԁj CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. A short braid of hair worn at the back of the neck by soldiers and sailors in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.; 2. A series of messages or jobs waiting to be processed automatically one after the other.; 3. Forming a line while waiting for something.	braid; pigtail (coda) long line; fall in line	not in order; jumbled; unruly	cue; quoth
Example:�i��j	A long queue of vehicles waiting to park. The secretary have a queue of ordered list to be transmitted.
6. "PUPIL" �i�i�ڂ́j�ЂƂ݁G ��k�j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. The round opening in the iris that contracts and expands in order to regulate the amount of light entering the eye.; 2. A young student in the care of a tutor or in school.	school child; educatee; learner; disciple		pulpit; pupa
Example:�i��j	The pupil of your eye changes size in response to changes in lighting. His teacher says that he is an obedient pupil.
5. "PLUM" �i��ΓI�ɁG�Z�C��E�X��G �v��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. Something that is highly desirable or enviable, especially a job or contract.; 2. A small tree of the rose family that produces a round or oval smooth-skinned fruit.; 3. A dark reddish-purple color.	exactly; absolutely; desirable; fruit plum	imprecise; undesirable	plumb; plan
Example:�i��j	He is looking for a plum job. He plummy forgot the appointment. My mother-in-law has a plum tree at her backyard.
4. "DEBUT" �i��o��G��߂ĎЌ��E�֏o��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. The first public appearance or presentation of a performer, program, or performance. 2. A young person's first appearance in public at a formal social event.	first appearance; introduction; unveiling; launching	unveiled; sociable person	debt; debe; debate
Example:�i��j	Is he coming with you at Maria's debut party tonight? They are excited for the debut of their new product line. This young soprano debuts next months at the Metropolitan Opera.
3. "LASTING" �i��G�j�v�́G ��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. Continuing for a very long time or indefinitely; 2. Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place.; 3. Existance for a long period of time. 4. To persist or continue.	stable; long live durable; permanent	perishable; short lived; unstable; immortal	lastly; lassi; lessee; lacy
Example:�i��j	They wish the newlywed a long and lasting relationship. The President's speech made a lasting impression to the politicians.
2. "ABSURD" �i�s��G��킢�̂Ȃ�; �n��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. Inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense.; 2. Completely devoid of wisdom or good sense.; 3. Lacking of any meaning that would give purpose to something.	preposterous; illogical; ridiculous; ludicrous; irrational; nonsensical	reasonable; rational; logical; wise	observe; obsess
Example:�i��j	The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework. Ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer. A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history.
1. "PRODIGY" �i��Q��ׂ��l�G�O��j CLICK the speaker to LISTEN...	1. An unusually talented or intelligent child.; 2. Somebody who shows an exceptional natural talent for something from an early age.; 3. Prophetic sign or a portent or an omen.	wonder child; infant prodigy;	untalented; lame child	prodigal; prodigious; prodigium
Example:�i��j	Her son is a prodigy for a television commercial. She has a prodigy to be a model someday.

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