GRE Flashcards — Set 5

strenuous

[ˈstrɛnjʊəs]

費力的；劇烈的 (adj)

tough, demanding, vigorous

The strenuous hike left them exhausted but exhilarated.

prophylactic

[ˌprofəˈlæktɪk]

預防的；防病的 (adj)

preventive, protective

Vaccines serve as a prophylactic measure against many diseases.

symbiosis

[ˌsɪmbaɪˈosɪs]

共生；互助關係 (n)

cooperation, mutual relationship

The relationship between the fish and the coral is a classic example of symbiosis.

contravene

[ˌkɑntrəˈvin]

違反；抵觸 (v)

violate, breach, break

His actions contravene the company’s strict ethical guidelines.

indict

[ɪnˈdaɪt]

起訴；控告 (v)

charge, accuse

The grand jury decided to indict him on charges of fraud.

enjoin

[ɪnˈdʒɔɪn]

命令；禁止 (v)

urge, command, order

The court enjoined the company from releasing the product prematurely.

elicit

[ɪˈlɪsɪt]

引出；喚起 (v)

draw out, evoke, bring forth

Her question elicited a thoughtful response from the audience.

pinpoint

[ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt]

精確指出；定位 (v)

identify, locate exactly

The scientist worked to pinpoint the exact cause of the anomaly.

evaluation

[ɪˌvæljʊˈeʃən]

評估；評價 (n)

assessment, review, appraisal

The project underwent a thorough evaluation before receiving approval.

cement

[sɪˈmɛnt]

鞏固；黏合 (v)

solidify, bond, secure

Their shared experiences cemented their friendship over the years.

streamline

[ˈstrimˌlaɪn]

精簡；使效率更高 (v)

simplify, smooth, optimize

The company streamlined its operations to reduce costs.

biosphere

[ˈbaɪəˌsfɪr]

生物圈；生命層 (n)

ecosystem, life zone

Human activity has a profound impact on the biosphere.

implementation

[ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteʃən]

實施；執行 (n)

execution, carrying out

The implementation of the new policy faced several delays.

inheritance

[ɪnˈhɛrətəns]

遺產；繼承 (n)

legacy, heritage

She used her inheritance to start a charitable foundation.

ensuing

[ɛnˈsuɪŋ]

隨後的；接著發生的 (adj)

following, subsequent, next

The ensuing chaos after the announcement took hours to calm down.

nudge

[nʌdʒ]

輕推；推動 (v)

push gently, prod

She nudged him gently to remind him of his lines during the play.

dilate

[daɪˈlet]

擴張；膨脹 (v)

widen, expand, enlarge

Her pupils dilated in the dim light of the room.

exacerbate

[ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbet]

惡化；加劇 (v)

worsen, aggravate, intensify

His harsh words only served to exacerbate the already tense situation.

prudent

[ˈprudn̩t]

謹慎的；審慎的 (adj)

wise, careful, sensible

It was prudent to save some money for unexpected expenses.

resolute

[ˈrɛzəˌlut]

堅決的；果斷的 (adj)

determined, firm, steadfast

She remained resolute in her decision despite the opposition.