星火六级2000高频词

星火六级2000高频词 Day 1 [00:12.30]adhere [00:13.70]China will adhere to an independent and peaceful [00:17.05]foreign policy in dealing with international affairs. [00:22.38]cherish [00:23.78]I will cherish my visit here in memory, as long as I live! [00:30.36]ascribe [00:32.40]The agency ascribed the temperature climb [00:34.96]mainly to increased greenhouse gases emissions, [00:37.78]cyclical temperature fluctuations [00:40.41]and less cold air generated from the Arctic. [00:45.36]coincide [00:46.46]Her taste in music coincides with her husband’s. [00:52.44]overwhelm [00:53.72]Our team overwhelmed the visitors by 40 points. [00:59.67]overwhelming [01:01.38]Beijing took an overwhelming majority of votes [01:04.99]and won the Olympic bid. [01:08.92]pursuit [01:10.62]We’vesimply reaffirmed an old truth: [01:13.79]the pursuit of affluence does not always end with happiness. [01:20.29]comply [01:22.05]China will strictly comply with the universally acknowledged market rules. [01:28.28]conspicuous [01:30.49]The house standing on the island is very conspicuous. [01:36.17]endeavo(u)r [01:38.17]Despite our best endeavors, [01:41.05]we couldn’tgetthemachine started. [01:44.83]homogeneous [01:46.76]Milk and cream are homogeneous foods, [01:50.29]and they are both dairy products. [01:54.28]immerse [01:56.18]She was so deeply immersed in reading that she forgot the supper. [02:03.55]indulge [02:05.68]Will you indulge my curiosity and tell me how much it cost? [02:12.54]persistent [02:14.51]She eventually married the most persistent of her admirers. [02:21.41]retrieve [02:23.74]The shopkeeper went to the window and retrieved Reuben’streasure. [02:29.90]revive [02:31.80]Peter tried to revive the frozen robin; [02:36.02]but it was stone-dead. [02:39.65]suppress [02:41.10]All these movement were suppressed by the government. [02:47.31]testify [02:49.62]This excellent book testifies to the author’sability. [02:55.73]accustom [02:57.47]The hunter is trying to accustom his hunting dog to the noise of a gun. [03:05.61] ambiguous [03:07.65]That’sarather ambiguous answer-what exactly do you mean? [03:15.40]ascend [03:17.18]Step by step the ladder is ascended. [03:21.94]billionaire [03:23.76]The billionaire is campaigning for political reform. [03:28.86]brisk [03:31.62]Taking a brisk walk can often induce a feeling of well-being. [03:38.40]certify [03:40.24]You are basically asking people to certify, [03:43.63]with big penalties, [03:45.34]that nobody has lied on their expense accounts. [03:51.09]conceive [03:52.65]The coach conceived the strategy that won the game for us. [03:57.65]contemplate [04:00.30]She stood contemplating the painting. [04:04.53]disable [04:06.31]An accident disabled him from playing football. [04:11.55]eccentric [04:14.00]A few weeks later I began saving again. [04:18.82]Was I becoming an eccentric hoarder? Not at all. Day 2 [00:12.90]essence [00:14.77]Senior citizen discounts are the essence of the very thing [00:18.38]older Americans are fighting against— [00:21.03]discrimination by age. [00:23.94]extravagant [00:25.39]When asked to use three words to describe society's rich, [00:30.02]the top responseswere“extravagant”, [00:33.05]“greedy” [00:34.06]and“corrupt”. [00:35.86]flush [00:38.28]The child's cheeks were flushed with fever. [00:42.65]funding [00:44.37]Even Hilton Hotels has shown interest in the space tourism industry [00:50.07] and the possibility of building or co-funding a space hotel. [00:56.38]grantedad [00:58.37]Granted, [00:59.03]some amount of delusion (错觉) [01:00.84]is probably part of the human condition. [01:04.87]haunt [01:06.58]He was haunted by memories of his unhappy childhood [01:10.36]well into his adult life. [01:14.30]initiate [01:15.71]The conceptofa“non-smoking”Olympics, [01:19.40]initiated in 1988, [01:21.55]has been put into practice since the 1992 Barcelona Games. [01:28.02]intrinsic [01:29.97]The intrinsic value of a coin is the value of the metal it is made of. [01:36.64]intuition [01:38.15]Nobody told me where to find you. [01:41.35]It was sheer intuition. [01:45.10]irritate [01:46.40]The boy's foolish question irritated his mother. [01:51.90]manifest [01:53.38]She manifested little interest in her studies. [01:58.69]mingle [02:00.13]Security men mingled with the crowd. [02:04.01]obscure [02:06.06]I received a letter of complaint from them; [02:09.32]but the letters of the sign were made obscure by rain. [02:14.23]paradox [02:16.44]“Morehaste,less speed”isaparadox. [02:22.56]privacy [02:24.60]With seven people squashed in one house, [02:27.81]you don't get much privacy. [02:31.43]radiate [02:33.35]The sun radiates both light and heat. [02:38.31]refrain [02:39.83]You must be able to refrain yourself in some matters [02:43.87]in order to accomplish others. [02:47.44]supervisor [02:49.28]The supervisor didn't have time so far to go into it at length, [02:54.75]but he gave us an idea about his plan. [02:59.36]surgical [03:01.12]The doctors and nurses had surgical masks on. [03:06.55]suspicious [03:09.28]I am always suspicious of anyone [03:11.88]who wants to sell me something on the cheap. [03:15.64]terminate [03:18.53]They terminated their agreement and renewed another one [03:22.30]according to the situation. [03:25.87]terrorist [03:27.50]Terrorists hijacked an airplane with 260 people on board. [03:34.21]tumble [03:36.06]I tumbled several times when learning to skate for the first time. [03:42.77]absurd [03:44.38]She said to herself that the idea was absurd. [03:49.77]allege [03:51.56]You alleged that the accused man was seen at the scene of the crime, [03:55.60]didn't you? [03:58.21]analogy [04:00.16]My theory applies to you and by analogy to others like you. [04:05.87]array [04:08.06]The royal couple appeared in splendid array. [04:12.49]articulate [04:15.21]It is believed that girls are usually more articulate than boys. [04:20.58]ascertain [04:22.79]The researcher ascertained that he had discovered a new element [04:27.92]which led to the SARS. [04:30.76]assertive [04:32.95]Katsue Reynolds has argued that [04:35.63]girls nowadays are using more assertive language strategies [04:39.31]in order to be able to compete with boys in schools and out. [04:45.78]availability [04:47.47]Human population growth and technological development result in [04:52.65]dramatic reductions and alterations in quality [04:56.66]and availability of wildlife habitat. [05:00.78]baffle [05:03.24]She was completely baffled by his strange behavior. [05:07.59]barren [05:09.20]There are about 98% thick continental ice sheet [05:13.95]and 2% barren rock in Antarctica. [05:18.64]bewilder [05:21.23]The child was bewildered by the noise and the crowds. [05:26.31]coincidence [05:29.48]Is there any coincidence between your statistics and your friends'? [05:35.67]conform [05:37.27]Nowadays, [05:38.42]it is commonly observed that [05:40.04]young women are not conforming to the feminine linguistic ideal. Day 3 [00:12.39]conscientious [00:14.00]This essay is a most conscientious piece of work. [00:19.54]consolidate [00:21.63]As we all know, [00:23.27]too many countries lapse back into violence [00:26.49]when efforts to consolidate peace or create stability are weak. [00:33.69]consultancy [00:35.48]Software, [00:37.46]consultancy and mobile telephones use far less oil [00:42.18]than steel or car production. [00:46.02]contrive [00:47.88]After much difficulty [00:50.53] I contrived to pull the boat onto the beach. [00:55.58]converge [00:57.70]Capitalism and socialism will not eventually converge. [01:03.95]decisive [01:06.11]Your English proficiency is the decisive factor in getting the job. [01:12.71]deduce [01:14.43]You will notice water rising in the tube; [01:18.90]now what do you deduce from that? [01:22.70]deem [01:24.40]He deemed that it was his duty to help. [01:30.06]deprive [01:32.47]It is absolutely unfair [01:34.85]that these children are deprived of the rights to receive education. [01:41.11]deteriorate [01:42.82]Leather quickly deteriorates in hot, [01:46.71]damp climate. [01:50.30]diminish [01:51.80]The amount of water in the pond will diminish as the dry season comes. [01:58.86]disciplined [02:01.57]The inventiveness of the early Americans shed light [02:05.83]on disciplined school management. [02:09.24]disperse [02:11.67]A thunderstorm came up and dispersed the picnickers. [02:17.77]divert [02:19.60]Once young offenders embark on a life of crime, [02:22.99]prison does little to divert them. [02:27.34]eject [02:28.99]The fire ejected yellow flames into the night sky. [02:34.91]elapse [02:37.40]Three years have elapsed since we last met. [02:43.34]elevate [02:44.89]A special device elevated the stage for the finale. [02:50.75]elicit [02:53.00]At last we've elicited the truth from him. [02:58.59]eligible [02:59.81]Only native-born citizens who are over 18 [03:03.36] are eligible to the office of president. [03:07.40]emission [03:08.99]The emission of radio signals was interrupted by a power failure. [03:15.55]endanger [03:16.96]Drunk drivers endanger the lives of others. [03:22.24]endow [03:24.33]She endowed the new hospital with a large sum of money. [03:30.72]erase [03:32.62]The vision of that big black car hitting the sidewalk a few feet from us [03:38.76]will never be erased from my memory. [03:42.76]exhaustion [03:45.31]The exhaustion of the army's ammunition caused its defeat. [03:52.55]exquisite [03:54.32]He has an exquisite ear for music. [03:58.75]extract [04:01.13]The newspaper extracted several passages from the speech [04:05.77]and printed them on the front page. [04:09.51]flaw [04:11.63]There is a flaw in the marble near the base of the statue. [04:17.05]fraud [04:19.32]Bend the law for personal gain and engage in fraud. [04:24.85]hamper [04:26.57]Our progress was hampered by the bad weather. [04:31.72]impart [04:33.77]A good teacher should impart wisdom to his pupils. [04:39.79]incentive [04:42.56]His words gave me incentive, [04:45.34]and I worked twice as hard. [04:49.16]incidentally [04:52.38]Incidentally, [04:53.58]your letter came only this morning. [04:57.60]indignant [04:59.33]He was most indignant with me [05:01.87]when I asked for a day's leave. [05:05.75]infectious [05:07.65]An infectious disease is one [05:10.33]that can be passed from one person to another. Day 4 [00:13.07]ingenious [00:15.08]So you fitted that wire through that little hole there: [00:19.69]that's very ingenious! [00:22.69]instantaneous [00:25.34]She accidentally swallowed the poison and death was instantaneous. [00:31.42]integral [00:33.80]The form, [00:35.09]the sound [00:36.20]and the grammar rules are integral parts of a language. [00:41.26]intelligible [00:43.44]He used so many archaisms in his speech [00:46.35]that half of it was barely intelligible. [00:50.25]jeopardize [00:52.50]The security of the whole operation has been jeopardized [00:56.40]by one careless person. [00:59.65]lawsuit [01:01.51]A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. [01:06.14]linger [01:08.13]She lingered after the concert, [01:10.41]hoping to meet the star. [01:13.35]magnify [01:15.92]The microscope magnified the object one hundred times. [01:21.81]maturity [01:23.39]This highly polite style is no doubt something [01:27.09]that young women have been expectedto“growinto”- [01:31.56]after all, [01:32.75]it is a sign not simply of femininity, [01:36.17]but of maturity and refinement. [01:40.32]migrate [01:41.93]Wealthy people often migrate in winter to warmer, [01:45.61]sunnier countries. [01:47.86]misfortune [01:50.04]Think about the misfortune of others [01:52.99]that you may be satisfied with your own lot. [01:57.26]negligible [01:59.26]The damage to my car is negligible. [02:04.46]notorious [02:06.83]Maradona, [02:08.09]a most famous football star, [02:09.90]is a notorious drug addict. [02:13.16]outdate [02:15.65]More companies are learning the importance of destructive technologies - [02:20.74]innovations that hold the potential to make a product line, [02:24.42]or even an entire business segment, [02:27.52]virtually outdated. [02:30.70]outflow [02:32.67]We watched the heavy outflow of the tide. [02:37.77]permeate [02:39.45]On a spring moonlit night, [02:41.46]birds are singing, [02:42.82]the air is permeated with the fragrance of flowers. [02:47.34]porch [02:49.39]A porch is a covered entrance to a building. [02:54.02]predominant [02:56.69]Her predominant characteristic is her friendliness. [03:01.39]prescription [03:03.49]She feels fine now that the doctor [03:06.77]has made fine adjustments to her prescription. [03:11.31]prevalent [03:13.55]Traveling by motor car is becoming more and more prevalent in the country. [03:19.47]profound [03:21.84]The doctor's discovery will have a profound influence on mankind. [03:28.41]prolong [03:30.54]I do not want to prolong our talk; [03:33.13]it is time to go home. [03:36.11]reassure [03:38.73]What reassures executives does not always reward shareholders. [03:46.69]rectify [03:48.35]Once we get to know our mistakes, [03:51.10]we should rectify them as soon as possible. [03:55.55]refute [03:57.47]You can easily refute his argument. [04:01.07]repel [04:03.38]The soldiers repelled the attacking enemy. [04:08.15]reproach [04:10.44]She reproached him for forgetting their anniversary. [04:15.11]roughly [04:17.39]I could not keep my anger down [04:19.36] when I was roughly treated. [04:22.77]sensational [04:24.72]After a sensational trial, [04:27.02]the football player was cleared off the killing. [04:30.92]simulate [04:33.23]The computer simulates conditions on the sea bed. [04:38.49]sociologist [04:40.72]“Music expressed its times,” [04:43.41] says sociologist Irving Horowitz. [04:48.03]spacious [04:50.29]I want to live in a spacious house. [04:54.68]subscribe [04:56.39]I subscribe to Newsweek. [05:00.72]subsidiary [05:02.33]The question of finance is subsidiary to the question of [05:06.65]whether the project will be approved. [05:10.93]surpass [05:12.97]Though we thought that we might lose in the first round, [05:16.31]the result surpassed our hopes. [05:19.87]tempt [05:21.83]Money and beauty tempted him to commit crime. [05:26.67]terrorism [05:28.84]Bush said both countries love freedom [05:31.93]and together they will fight against terrorism. [05:36.84]tow [05:38.28]If you park your car here the police may tow it away. [05:43.27]transition [05:45.88]The transition from planned economy to share system [05:49.67]is certainly a painstaking course. Day 5 [00:12.73]underlying [00:14.23]It's the economist's mission [00:16.82]to try to find out the underlying causes of the depression. [00:23.02]unprecedented [00:25.00]People's living standards have been rising steadily [00:28.13]and China's comprehensive strength has been clearly enhanced. [00:32.90]This is an unprecedented miracle in China's history. [00:37.48]unveil [00:39.88]The queen unveiled a statue of Prince Albert [00:44.10]void [00:46.23]The desert stretching away before the traveler seemed frighteningly void. [00:52.15]vow [00:54.17]The couple exchanged vows in a romantic Labor Day sunset ceremony on Maui. [01:01.46]vulgar [01:03.61]The houses and cars of the newly rich are huge but vulgar. [01:09.35]wasteful [01:11.57]His wife was wasteful [01:13.40]and he had to keep his nose to the grindstone. [01:17.63]abort [01:19.44]The rescue mission had to be aborted. [01:23.25]accessory [01:25.00]The accessories for a car include the heater and the radio. [01:30.40]adherence [01:32.79]Her adherence to her principles cost her her job [01:37.43]administer [01:39.68]She had a huge department to administer [01:43.55]aerospace [01:45.91]The Challenger shuttle crew, [01:47.29]of seven astronauts-including the specialties of pilot, [01:52.47] aerospace engineers, [01:54.54]and scientists died tragically in the explosion. [01:59.86]affiliate [02:00.92]The college is affiliated to the university. [02:04.63]alien [02:06.70]We should not ignore others' opinions [02:08.95]just because they are alien to our own ideas. [02:13.43]alleviate [02:15.26]The medicine is administered to alleviate the pain. [02:19.40]alternate [02:21.53]Mary and her sister will alternate in setting the table. [02:26.15]ambiguity [02:28.25]There is a degree of ambiguity in her answer. [02:32.17]amend [02:34.27]The government has amended the law twice [02:37.61]to accord with the changing situation [02:41.86]appraise [02:43.62]Sotheby's apprised Donald of the fact [02:46.74]thathis“Rembrandt”wasappraised as worthless. [02:51.32]appropriation [02:53.76]The mayor approved the appropriation of the new school. [02:57.83]apt [02:59.88]Everyone at present was very excited at his apt remark. [03:05.22]arrogance [03:07.14]I would on no account authorize in my child [03:10.44]the smallest degree of arrogance. [03:14.02]assurance [03:15.64]The only complete defense is the elimination of nuclear weapons [03:20.28]and assurance that they will never be produced again. [03:24.72]athletic [03:26.79]He is taking part in an athletic meeting. [03:30.48]attendant [03:32.45]Sally is too flighty to be a flight attendant. [03:36.80]authorize/ise [03:39.17]I have authorized him to act for me while I am away. [03:43.69]avail [03:46.16]They made great efforts, [03:48.11]but it was all to no avail. [03:51.49]bald [03:52.78]Too much knowledge makes the head bald. [03:56.32]bankruptcy [03:58.90]The company is reported to be on the brink of bankruptcy. [04:03.35]behavioral [04:05.45]The behavioral sciences have been slow to change [04:10.28]partly because the explanatory items often seem to be directly observed [04:15.18]and partly because other kinds of explanations have been hard to find. [04:21.06]blunder [04:23.14]The police blundered badly by arresting the wrong man. [04:29.05]brighten [04:30.16]The new carpet brightened the room. [04:32.51]capsule [04:34.90]The capsule failed to separate from the earth satellite. [04:39.31]carefree [04:41.56]How wonderful it would be to be young and carefree again! [04:46.21]chronic [04:47.71]Is your disease chronic or acute? [04:52.03]circulation [04:53.30]Police say a number of forged banknotes are in circulation. [04:59.50]clearing [05:01.08]This is the unorthodox view of a German soil scientist [05:06.20]who has shown that burnt clearings in the Amazon, [05:09.79]dating back more than 1 000 years, [05:12.27]helped create patches of rich, [05:14.53]fertile soil that farmers still benefit from today. Day 6 [00:12.62]collaboration [00:14.70]Garment making typically calls for [00:17.27]a collaboration among yarn spinners, [00:20.04]fabric weavers and sewing factories. [00:24.42]collide [00:26.49]The government collided with parliament over its industrial plans. [00:32.29]commemorate [00:34.30]The Nobel Prize is awarded to commemorate Nobel, [00:38.61]the great chemist. [00:41.47]commentary [00:43.77]It affords a striking commentary on the limitations of our present knowledge. [00:50.59]commonplace [00:53.29]When leaving the house, [00:55.10]she was heard to make some commonplace remark to her husband. [01:00.95]complement [01:02.54]A flaming dessert complemented the dinner. [01:07.60]compliment [01:09.31]Your presence is a great compliment. [01:13.96]compulsory [01:15.79]English is a compulsory subject in this course; [01:19.83]Art is optional. [01:22.73]concise [01:25.04]His letter was concise, [01:27.10]omitting everything not pertinent to the job [01:30.43]for which he was applying. [01:33.56]condolence [01:35.82]Through his spokesman he expressed [01:37.80]his condolences on the victims of the accident. [01:42.32]confidential [01:45.00]You are probably on much more confidential terms with Kitty than I am. [01:50.64]configuration [01:53.43]We know little about the configuration of the star's surface. [01:59.65]conformity [02:01.67]Young people today do not care so much about conformity- [02:05.88]they do what they like. [02:08.32]confrontation [02:10.91]She wanted to avoid another confrontation with her father. [02:16.87]congressman [02:18.81]There's not much prospect of Mr Smith's being elected as Congressman. [02:25.21]constrain [02:27.39]People with poor motives will always exist,”hesays. [02:32.32]“Sometimes environments constrain those people [02:35.78]and sometimes environments give those people opportunity.” [02:41.05]contamination [02:43.35]We must pay much attention to the contamination of the water supply. [02:48.71]correlation [02:51.24]People believe that there is a correlation between smoking and lung cancer. [02:58.19]credible [02:59.83]A will must be attested by two or more credible witnesses. [03:07.19]criterion [03:08.52]Only social practice can be the criterion of truth. [03:14.58]cumulative [03:16.57]It was a cumulative process. [03:21.04]decentralize [03:23.36]The two major U.S. political parties are vast, [03:27.25]sprawling, [03:28.55]decentralized conglomerations of varied ideological positions [03:34.06]whose members do not feel obliged [03:35.74]to vote the way the party leaders tell them to do. [03:40.24]dedicate [03:42.31]Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 [03:45.08]spread its theme of One World, One Dream to every continent, [03:50.54]Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people [03:54.15]to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games. [03:59.12]defective [04:01.55]May I return this machine if it's defective? [04:06.12]deficient [04:08.17]Our knowledge of the matter is deficient. [04:12.21]degrade [04:14.24]I felt degraded by having to ask for money. [04:19.09]delicacy [04:21.11]Try this dish. It's a local delicacy. [04:26.59]deregulation [04:28.74]Liberalization and deregulation opened the way to the creation of broad, [04:35.33]deep and liquid capital markets, [04:38.26]and established the right environment [04:40.53] to attract foreign firms and inward investment. [04:45.25]destiny [04:47.33]I don't know if we each have a destiny [04:51.44]or if we're all just floating around accidentally like on a breeze [04:56.55]but I think that maybe it's both. [05:00.34]deviate [05:02.38]The teacher deviated from her custom and gave out no homework. [05:08.25]diffuse [05:10.63]The clowns in the play are mainly to diffuse a feeling of happiness. [05:15.97]discontent [05:18.74]To Galbraith, [05:19.86]materialism had gone mad and would breed discontent. [05:24.96]diversion [05:27.01]Strangers and travelers were welcome sources of diversion, [05:31.48]and brought news of the outside world. [05:35.02]doubtless [05:37.00]Doubtless he'll be bringing his guitar, [05:39.60]as usual. [05:41.58]drawback [05:44.09]This is a good car; [05:46.13]its only drawback is that it uses a lot of petrol. [05:50.53]duplicate [05:53.02]If you lose your key, [05:55.07]I can give you a duplicate. Day 7 [00:12.50]dwell [00:13.89]Those two young men dwell on an island and live on fishing. [00:18.56]embark [00:20.84]Peru embarked on a massive programme of reform. [00:25.87]empirical [00:27.85]Science studies are empirical researches in most cases. [00:33.42]enforcement [00:35.41]The new law needs strict enforcement. [00:39.26]enthusiastic [00:41.90]The diplomat received enthusiastic praise. [00:46.69]entrepreneur [00:48.92]Do you know Liu Hua, [00:50.66]a famous female entrepreneur? [00:53.83]evoke [00:55.60]The music evoked memories of her youth. [00:59.34]exceptional [01:01.44]This warm weather is exceptional for January. [01:06.17]expectancy [01:08.68]Babies today have a longer life expectancy [01:12.44]than those born a hundred years ago. [01:16.05]expedition [01:17.80]The Arctic expedition reached the North Pole. [01:22.44]expenditure [01:24.45]The research is very important, [01:27.30]but the expenditure of time and money is also considerable. [01:32.75]expire [01:34.77]In the play the heroine expired of a broken heart. [01:39.81]extinct [01:41.76]The woolly elephant has been extinct for a long time. [01:46.80]fabricate [01:48.64]The story about his life abroad is completely fabricated. [01:54.18]fabulous [01:55.77]During the two world wars, [01:58.06]the monopoly capitalists amassed fabulous wealth. [02:04.01]facet [02:04.97]There are many facets to this question. [02:08.41]falsehood [02:10.42]The girl's father punished her for falsehood. [02:14.25]feast [02:16.81]A good conscience is a continual feast, [02:20.69]A good conscience is a soft pillow. [02:24.85]feeble [02:26.11]The old woman is too feeble to do her own shopping. [02:30.46]flap [02:32.10]Everything was working smoothly,there was no flap. [02:36.65]flip [02:38.50]She flipped through the pages of a magazine, [02:41.40]not really concentrating on them. [02:44.20]fragile [02:46.39]This old glass dish is very fragile. [02:50.61]friction [02:52.40]Friction between two sticks can create a fire. [02:56.50]fuse [02:58.28]Their common interests fuse the two companies. [03:03.98]galaxy [03:05.22]Astronomers at the University of California [03:08.81] discovered one of the most distant galaxies. [03:13.45]generalize/ise [03:15.55]You cannot generalize about the effects of the drug [03:18.74] from one or two cases. [03:21.89]generosity [03:23.40]They aim to appeal to people's generosity. [03:28.35]glare [03:30.01]The teacher glared at the impertinent boy. [03:34.73]glide [03:36.07]The skier glided skillfully down the snow-covered slope. [03:40.76]gloomy [03:42.46]There was a gloomy outlook over roof and chimneys. [03:47.62]gossip [03:49.22]You shouldn't listen to gossip. [03:51.94]grieve [03:53.49]It grieves me to have to say it, [03:55.72]but you have only yourself to blame. [03:59.42]grope [04:00.99]I groped my way to a seat in the dark movie theater. [04:05.74]guilt [04:07.50]Do you have absolute proof of her guilt? [04:11.73]harmonious [04:12.97]We heard the harmonious sounds of a choir. [04:17.49]hatch [04:18.72]Count one's chickens before they are hatched. Day 8 [00:13.09]hazardous [00:14.50]The journey to the palace was hazardous. [00:18.69]heighten [00:20.51]If you want to succeed, [00:22.44]you must heighten your confidence. [00:25.51]hoist [00:27.47]Do you believe that an adult elephant can hoist the weight of a ton? [00:33.33]hospitality [00:35.46]People tend to refer to hospitality industry as “window”industry [00:41.87]just as they call tourism“smokeless”industry. [00:47.41]humane [00:49.68]She works for humane treatment of prisoners. [00:53.59]hurl [00:55.77]He hurled curses at the man [00:58.22]who had hurled a stone at his window. [01:01.82]hypothesis [01:04.66]The researcher made three hypotheses before his experiment, [01:09.92]but only proved one. [01:12.20]ignite [01:14.42]He approached the explosive to ignite it. [01:18.22]lliterate [01:20.53]About half the population in the country is still illiterate. [01:26.30]illuminate [01:28.47]As darkness fell, [01:30.40]lights from the war vehicles illuminated the stage, [01:33.84]and the drilling ground became a sea of joy. [01:37.86]imaginative [01:40.95]Artists have to be very imaginative. [01:45.33]imperative [01:47.84]It is absolutely imperative [01:50.08]that the whole international community work together [01:53.47]to stop polluting the earth. [01:57.21]impractical [01:58.53]When the committee got down to details, [02:01.26]the proposed plan seemed impractical. [02:05.11]incompatible [02:07.39]His plan is incompatible with my intentions [02:13.17]indicative [02:15.22]Fever may be indicative of cold. [02:19.62]indignation [02:21.72]To my deep indignation, [02:24.23]he has cheated me. [02:26.83]infringe [02:28.51]You have infringed your contract. [02:32.72]instal(l)ment [02:34.95]They were paying for their house in installments of [02:38.04], 2 000 a month for three years. [02:42.42]institutional [02:44.51]The old man is in need of institutional care. [02:50.51]intent [02:52.23]The court has to decide if he entered the building with intent to steal. [02:58.70]intervene [03:00.89]The government had to intervene in the strike. [03:06.14]intricate [03:07.48]The whole case is very intricate. [03:10.49]The lawyers have to handle it very carefully. [03:14.42]invalid [03:16.68]Your ticket has passed its expiry date, [03:19.86]so it is now invalid. [03:23.29]invariably [03:24.95]The security guards are invariably ex-service men. [03:29.73]investigator [03:31.77]The investigators recessed for lunch. [03:35.31]investor [03:37.74]Some investors will take losses, [03:40.67]some organizations will fail- [03:43.63]but the overall economy [03:45.50]and the market are healthy enough to absorb all this negative effects. [03:50.97]irrational [03:53.19]She was prey to irrational fears. [03:57.41]jerk [03:59.73]He jerked out the knife that was stuck in the wood. [04:03.73]junction [04:05.94]The hydro-power station stands at the junction of two rivers. [04:12.30]leaflet [04:14.03]He was standing at the door of the theatre handing out leaflets. [04:19.89]legislator [04:21.62]Most of the legislators followed the lead of the governor. [04:26.86]liability [04:29.52]If your liabilities exceed your assets, [04:32.07]you may go bankrupt. [04:34.99]linear [04:36.80]The linear equation is so difficult [04:39.63]that few pupils have worked it out. [04:43.83]literal [04:45.18]The literal meaningof“ponder”isto“weight”. [04:50.88]luminous [04:52.90]The hands on my alarm clock are luminous. [04:57.11]malpractice [04:59.30]Various malpractice by police officer are brought to light by the enquiry. [05:06.84]mastery [05:08.05]Her mastery of the piano was quite exceptional for a child of her age. [05:14.37]Medicare [05:16.59]The Medicare cost is estimated to be one billion dollars. [05:23.18]merge [05:24.63]The two marching columns moved closer [05:27.16]and finally merged together. [05:30.84]methodology [05:33.17]The intent of the new Harvard Center on Media and Child Health [05:38.30]to collect and standardize studies of media violence [05:42.25]in order to compare their methodologies, [05:45.74]assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction. [05:51.98]miniature [05:54.18]In the museum there is a miniature of the ship Mayflower. [05:59.81]minimize/ise [06:01.67]The explorers tried their best to minimize the dangers of their trip. [06:08.05]mountainous [06:09.77]The plane flew over mountainous country. [06:14.30]mourn [06:16.47]The whole nation mourned the death of a much-loved king. [06:22.11]multicultural [06:23.84]This country has previously witnessed two great struggles [06:28.45] to achieve a truly multicultural democracy. [06:33.03]naive [06:35.24]You weren't so naive as to believe him, [06:38.52]were you? [06:39.75]notable [06:42.18]The novelist's first book was a notable achievement. [06:46.96]nutrition [06:49.48]Instant noodles do not have enough nutrition, [06:52.76]so people just consider them as junk food. [06:56.96]obedien [06:59.12]He is an obedient and well behaved child. [07:03.93]obesity [07:05.92]A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity. [07:11.93]oppress [07:13.98]The rich oppress the masses by their control of the political and judicial system. [07:21.38]optic [07:23.17]IBM has produced electro-optic modulators 100 to 1,000 times smaller [07:29.26]than comparable silicon photonics modulators. Day 9 [00:12.72]originate [00:14.12]The quarrel originated from a misunderstanding. [00:18.01]overlap [00:20.36]One feather overlaps another on a bird's wing. [00:24.75]overstate [00:26.86]The trouble comes [00:28.73]when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies [00:32.54]or overstate the case for causality. [00:37.12]parental [00:38.94]He has lost the parental love even since he was very young. [00:44.97]pastime [00:46.47]It is my favorite pastime. [00:50.11]pathetic [00:51.14]His tears were pathetic to witness. [00:55.35]patriotic [00:57.55]In his speech, [00:58.45]Professor Li spoke highly of the Chinese Democratic League's role [01:02.78]in supporting the Communist Party [01:05.22]and in uniting patriotic democratic personages. [01:11.04]patrol [01:12.72]Warships are on patrol in the territorial waters of the country [01:16.73]to watch for any foreign vessels. [01:19.88]perpetual [01:22.06]Do you believe in perpetual love in this secular world? [01:27.38]perplex [01:29.20]I was perplexed by so many intricate questions. [01:34.19]pervasive [01:36.07]Beyond the realm of information technology, [01:39.34]the accelerated pace of technological change in virtually every industry [01:45.31]has created entirely new businesses, [01:48.84]wiped out others, [01:50.13]and produced a pervasive demand for continuous innovation. [01:56.17]pollutant [01:58.06]We will further promote energy and resources saving [02:01.54]and reduction of pollutant discharge to make economic growth sustainable. [02:08.36]ponder [02:10.05]This set me pondering the obvious question: [02:13.30]“Howcanitbesohardforkidstofindsomething to do [02:17.60]when there's never been such a range of stimulating entertainment availabletothem?” [02:24.80]precede [02:25.90]The motorcar was preceded by motorcycles. [02:30.19]preclude [02:32.35]Their move does not preclude others from investing. [02:37.06]predecessor [02:39.15]The decision was made by my predecessor. [02:43.39]prediction [02:45.23]He made a prediction [02:46.82]that the government would be defeated at the general election. [02:51.42]premise [02:53.40]Advice to investors was based on the premise [02:56.95] that interest rates would continue to fall. [03:01.07]preside [03:02.85]The manager presides over the business of the store. [03:07.41] prestige [03:09.31]He suffered a loss of prestige when the scandal was publicized. [03:15.34]prey [03:16.52]He trusts people too much. [03:18.55]Naturally he becomes an easy prey sometimes. [03:25.84]proficient [03:27.06]She is very proficient at operating a computer terminal. [03:32.19]prone [03:33.76]He is prone to lose his temper [03:35.92]when people disagree with him. [03:39.74]propel [03:41.08]His addiction to drugs propelled him towards a life of crime. [03:46.42]provocative [03:48.56]His provocative remarks about unemployed people being lazy provoked them. [03:56.50]quantitative [03:57.68]Quantitative chemical analysis shows [04:01.10]that water has two atoms of hydrogen to one of oxygen. [04:06.06]radiant [04:08.68]She was radiant with joy at her wedding. [04:11.72]random [04:14.12]The experiment cannot be satisfactory [04:17.39]because he has to use the random selection of specimens. [04:23.33]rebound [04:24.37]The official statistics on productivity growth [04:27.99]exclude the usual rebound in a business cycle. [04:33.43]recipe [04:34.63]What is your recipe for success? [04:38.46]refreshment [04:40.14]Refreshments can be bought on the train. [04:43.35]regime [04:45.44]The changes made under the present regime are very large in our work. [04:51.49]resignation [04:54.03]His resignation is only a gesture. [04:57.64]respectable [05:00.32]He's a bit too respectable for my taste. [05:04.34]respectful [05:06.11]He enjoyed a mutually respectful relationship with us. [05:11.30]retort [05:12.91]He retorted that it was my fault as much as his. [05:18.45]retrospect [05:20.48]In retrospect, [05:21.93]however, [05:22.79]Dr Venter sees that all the publicity about the“racetothegenome” [05:27.75]has brought benefits, too. [05:30.60]revelation [05:32.70]His Hamlet was a revelation to the critics. [05:37.50]revenge [05:38.85]Revenge is a dessert better served cold. [05:43.21]robbery [05:44.69]He was guilty of attempted robbery. [05:48.02]SARS [05:50.73]Scientists in Canada announced over the weekend [05:53.91]that they had broken the genetic code of the virus suspected of causing [05:58.73]Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome( SARS). [06:02.23]scar [06:04.65]Will the cut leave a scar? [06:07.57]scenario [06:09.51]The old writer shaped the folktale into a film scenario. [06:15.00]scorn [06:17.01]You've no right to scorn a poor girl. [06:21.29]scrutiny [06:23.51]His actions do not bear scrutiny. [06:27.47]secrecy [06:28.95] The diplomat was sent on a mission of great secrecy. [06:33.69]segregation [06:36.12]This pattern of human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans [06:41.82]continued under racial segregation for nearly another century. [06:48.24]seniority [06:49.42]Should promotion be through merit or seniority? [06:54.26]sensitivity [06:56.24]One of the side effects of the drug is increased sensitivity to sunlight. Day 10 [00:12.63]sentiment [00:14.77]Every man feels instinctively [00:17.36]that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less [00:20.98]than a single lovely action. [00:24.82]setback [00:26.63]This is the major setback to our hopes of reaching an agreement. [00:31.94]shrewd [00:34.64]They believe the shrewd boy will win the maths contest. [00:40.52]signify [00:42.29]Do dark clouds signify rain? [00:46.63]sizable [00:48.57]A sizable portion of the world is only just emerging from economic decline. [00:55.96]snatch [00:57.51]The policeman seized the thief who snatched the girl's purse. [01:02.80]sparkle [01:05.10]You can see the diamonds sparkling under the bright lights. [01:10.43]specification [01:12.66]This is a specification for building a garage. [01:17.68]speculative [01:19.98]But last week the New Zealand Life Sciences Network accused Ingham [01:24.76]of“presenting inaccurate, careless and exaggerated information” [01:30.92]and“generating speculative doomsday scenarios(世界末日的局面) [01:35.19]that are not scientifically supportable”. [01:39.75]staple [01:41.24]The letter was stapled to the other documents in the file. [01:46.23]stationary [01:49.03]He remained stationary so as not to be seen. [01:54.35]stern [01:56.31]The workers held a strike to protest the boss' stern request. [02:03.07]stockholder [02:05.21]The stockholders of Phoenix TV are optimistic about the company's future. [02:11.94]subordinate [02:13.82]In her book, [02:14.91]she subordinates this issue to more general problems. [02:20.11]subsidy [02:21.98]Can I apply for the unemployment subsidy when I have no job? [02:28.07]summon [02:30.24]I was summoned by my boss to explain my actions yesterday. [02:36.29]superiority [02:38.60]No one doubts the superiority of modern ways of traveling over those of old times. [02:46.79]symmetrical [02:48.97]The human face is more or less symmetrical. [02:53.29]symposium [02:55.62]The symposium on language teaching will be held next Sunday. [03:01.90]tangle [03:04.14]He got into an awful tangle with his homework, [03:07.62]and had to ask me to help. [03:11.25]temperament [03:13.20]actors often display a lot of temperament. [03:18.06]tentative [03:19.58]The conservative researcher only made a tentative conclusion for his study. [03:26.68]threshold [03:28.37]She stood on the threshold for a minute then rang the door bell. [03:34.62]tragic [03:36.32]The tragic accident caused by gas leak took the whole family lives. [03:43.60]trivial [03:44.63]The development of e-insurance in China's insurance market is similar to that of Europe: [03:52.09]both are in the infant stage and the on-line business takes only a trivial market share. [04:00.02]truthful [04:01.83]I have only one question to ask you, [04:05.05]and I want a truthful answer. [04:08.87]turbulent [04:10.12]This story happened in a turbulent period. [04:15.37]underway [04:16.58]Newark has still not completely rebuilt the stores and neighborhoods [04:21.51]destroyed in that conflagration, [04:23.86]but efforts to do so are well underway. [04:28.89]unfold [04:30.24]She opened the envelope and then unfolded the letter. [04:35.36]uphold [04:37.19]If the teacher makes a rule I can be sure that my dad will uphold it. [04:43.92]verbal [04:45.69]Is it true that girls' verbal ability is greater than that of boys? [04:52.49]versatile [04:54.31]Have you seen this versatile new kitchen gadget? [04:59.10]vicinity [05:01.28]There is not a good school in the vicinity. [05:06.26]vulnerable [05:08.55]Companies have made themselves vulnerable to activist hedge funds [05:13.38]by playing safe in the past three years. [05:18.38]warehouse [05:19.94]A warehouse is a building for storing large quantities of goods. Day 11 [00:11.92]economic [00:13.93]China's market is becoming more and more active [00:17.24]with the rapid economic development. [00:20.84]concern [00:23.07]I don't know who my grandfather was. [00:25.91]I'm much more concerned to know what his grandson will be. [00:31.73]potential [00:32.95]The product has even more potential in export markets. [00:38.22]opportunity [00:39.27]I had no opportunity to discuss it with her. [00:43.52]likely [00:45.96]If Madeline goes skating, [00:47.95]she's liable to fall, [00:49.46]and not likely to try it again. [00:53.25]claim [00:54.30]The earthquake claimed thousands of lives. [00:58.41]consider [01:00.33]Cadres and Party members should consider it of prime importance [01:04.77] to build a clean government. [01:08.14]decline [01:09.57]The standard of education has declined in this country. [01:14.17]maintain [01:16.54]Arthur was discreet about his bigamy. [01:19.34]He managed to maintain two discrete households. [01:24.06]prevent [01:25.67]Nothing but doubts can prevent you from succeeding. [01:29.90]treatment [01:31.39]In three separate studies published last month, [01:34.56]researchers report not only [01:36.76]that light therapy works better than a placebo [01:40.44]but that treatment is usually more effective in the early morning than in the evening. [01:46.59]accept [01:48.71]Mary received a strange gift, [01:50.94]but she did not accept it. [01:53.59]afford [01:55.47]If we could afford it, [01:57.01]we'd like to go abroad for our holidays. [02:00.61]career [02:02.31]My grandfather was a career teacher, [02:04.55]it's the only job he'd ever done. [02:08.25]influence [02:10.14]No one can degrade us except ourselves; [02:13.20]that if we are worthy, [02:15.12]no influence can defeat us. [02:18.00]risk [02:19.96]There's no question that the risk of a slowdown has increased [02:24.10] due to the hit to business confidence and the wider credit spreads. [02:29.53]competitive [02:31.77]The travel industry is a highly competitive business. [02:36.24]conduct [02:38.57]Rubber does not conduct electricity. [02:41.79]contribute [02:43.87]She has contributed several poems to literary magazines. [02:49.17]current [02:50.51]CCTV for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games set by the current system of reporting, [02:57.48]and organization structure has been designed by all. [03:02.29]decrease [03:04.05]The workmen want to decrease the number of working hours and increase pay. [03:10.93]fashion [03:12.02]She paints in the fashion of Picasso. [03:15.69]promote [03:17.37]Because of his good work, [03:19.40]John was promoted to a higher class. [03:22.63]boom [03:24.69]Business is booming. [03:26.85]budget [03:28.81]The Chancellor of the Exchequer is expected to announcetaxcutsinthisyear’sbudget. [03:36.52]cancel [03:38.60]I cancelled many unnecessary words in my manuscript. [03:43.44]concentrate [03:45.95]Ican’tconcentrate on my studies with all that noise going on. [03:52.05]conflict [03:53.62]But the quest for growth lets loose new anxieties [03:57.68]and economic conflicts that disturb the social order. [04:03.34]cultural [04:04.99]During his five years living in Beijing, [04:07.95]the city's terrible traffic impresses him as much as its rich cultural and historical legacies. Day 12 [00:12.94]depend [00:15.34]He depends on you to help him. [00:18.41]enhance [00:20.45]The introduction of flexible work time [00:23.11]has greatly enhanced the work efficiency in that press. [00:27.45]ensure [00:29.97]I fitted a new lock to ensure [00:32.44]that the bicycle would not be stolen. [00:35.53]function [00:37.50]Another critical function that the school perform [00:41.01]is the sorting of people into different occupational roles. [00:45.66]performance [00:48.03]He was faithful in the performance of his duties. [00:51.92]regard [00:53.72]People regard job stability as part of their standard of living. [00:58.76]response [01:00.64]In response, [01:01.86]the alarmists accuse critics and news reporters of being deceived [01:06.93]by the entertainment industry. [01:09.58]survey [01:12.23]Has the house been properly surveyed? [01:15.02]wealthy [01:16.63]Those wealthy persons are not necessarily happy. [01:22.04]alter [01:23.11]We must alter those rules and practices [01:25.94]which have outlived their usefulness. [01:29.58]alternative [01:31.20]Have you got an alternative suggestion? [01:34.49]attitude [01:36.86]What is your attitude to abortion? [01:40.19]breakthrough [01:42.14] It is a breakthrough in negotiations. [01:46.17]challenge [01:47.88]Never challenge a fool to do wrong. [01:51.28]display [01:53.36]Her writing displays natural talent. [01:57.14]economist [01:59.66]The famous economist gave us a speech. [02:03.62]exaggerate [02:05.58]He always exaggerates to make his stories more amusing. [02:11.21]guarantee [02:13.01]A few local authorities adopted local protectionism [02:16.65]to guarantee the sale of their unmarketable products. [02:21.03]identify [02:23.12]Do you identify beauty with wisdom? [02:26.85]impose [02:29.12]She'd never think of imposing herself. [02:32.29]inferior [02:34.38]Some stores would put the inferior products on sale. [02:39.07]notion [02:40.79]He has a notion that I'm cheating him. [02:44.67]profession [02:46.87]Many of those doctors [02:48.42]who job-hopped for other jobs several years ago [02:51.86]are now gradually returning to their medical profession. [02:57.17]promise [02:59.16]I can't promise, but I'll try my best. [03:03.45]responsible [03:06.30]Faulty construction was responsible for the crash. [03:10.83]revenue [03:13.00]The revenues of the City Council are now uncovered. [03:17.94]sensitive [03:19.98]A sensitive nerve in a tooth can cause great pain. [03:26.42]shift [03:27.50]The shift of surplus farm labour to rural enterprises [03:31.82]stimulated industrial development. [03:36.17]solution [03:37.39]Resorting to violence is not the best solution to an argument. [03:42.64]worth [03:44.52]A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. [03:48.89]abandon [03:50.95]I have long since abandoned the notion [03:53.65]that higher education is essential to either success or happiness. [04:00.07]acute [04:01.52]His disappointment was acute. [04:05.83]attach [04:07.69]A young man attached himself to me at the party [04:10.91]and I couldn't get rid of him. Day 13 [00:13.32]attribute [00:14.64]She attributes her success to hard work and a bit of luck. [00:20.25]blame [00:22.27]Don't always blame your own failure on others. [00:25.73]Sometimes you yourself are to blame. [00:28.46]combine [00:30.86]combine theory with practice [00:35.03]complaint [00:37.18]I have a number of complaints about the hotel room you've given me. [00:42.21]comprehension [00:44.40]This metaphor is beyond all comprehension. [00:48.56]confirm [00:50.07]The recent airplane crash confirms my belief [00:53.71]that stronger safety regulations are needed. [00:57.91]considerate [00:59.99]She is the boss that can be considerate towards her employees. [01:05.78]convince [01:07.69]How can I convince you of her honesty? [01:11.75]crash [01:13.83]My computer program crashed this morning, [01:17.00]and I lost my entire document. [01:20.22]disaster [01:23.02]A nuclear disaster, [01:24.63]spread by wind and water and fear, [01:27.48]could well engulf the great and the small, [01:30.65]the rich and the poor, [01:32.42]the committed and the uncommitted alike. [01:37.88]dominant [01:38.93]She is the dominant child in the group. [01:41.93]dominate [01:44.21]The use of deferential (敬重的) language [01:47.05]is symbolic of the Confucian ideal of the woman, [01:50.71]which dominates conservative gender norms in Japan. [01:55.52]enforce [01:57.59]Don't stand in the way when the police enforce the law. [02:02.65]estimate [02:04.25]It is estimated that more than four billion viewers [02:08.04]and listeners will enjoy the Olympic competition [02:11.53]through TV and radio broadcasts. [02:14.80]exception [02:17.42]Everybody must study, [02:19.23]not excepting those who have a better grasp of British Literature. [02:24.09]There is no exception. [02:26.18]extend [02:28.22]The headmaster extended our holiday by four days. [02:33.15]grant [02:34.57]You can get a grant to repair your house. [02:38.23]imply [02:40.08]Theword“friend”could be of either sex [02:43.88]and doesn't necessarily imply an intimate relationship. [02:48.86]prospect [02:50.63]From the top of the hill there's a beautiful prospect over the city. [02:56.26]reflect [02:57.69]It's said that a person's handwriting can reflect his/her character. [03:04.17]resource [03:05.46]The mortgage is a drain on our financial resources. [03:10.22]rights [03:11.78]The International Olympic Committee asked for [03:14.86]the protection of intellectual property rights very wide scope. [03:19.86]routine [03:21.59]It is just a routine medical examination, [03:24.92]nothing to get worried about. [03:27.88]satisfy [03:29.78]The Bush administration seems bent on satisfying the small [03:33.39]but vocal group of Americans [03:35.83]who oppose stem cell research under any conditions. [03:40.67]scale [03:42.52]Scientists measure wind forces on a standard scale. [03:47.86]stability [03:49.85]This phenomenon has created serious concerns [03:53.09]over the role of smaller economic firms, [03:56.33]of national businessmen [03:58.65]and over the ultimate stability of the world economy. [04:02.99]strengthen [04:05.52]China's contributions on the field of play have served [04:09.43]to strengthen the Olympic Movement and global sport. [04:13.42]transaction [04:16.04]Before going abroad [04:17.77]she has to finish the transaction of business in the company. [04:22.57]transfer [04:24.35]Would all transfer passengers please report to the airport transfer desk. [04:30.90]tremendous [04:31.90]It makes a tremendous difference to me. [04:35.02]virtually [04:37.16]He virtually promised me the job. Day 14 [00:13.12]account [00:14.11]My account is now empty. [00:16.56]acknowledge [00:18.49]I would be grateful if you could acknowledge my letter. [00:23.32]acquire [00:25.16]Some people go back for their education [00:27.98]to acquire another degree or diploma to impress the society. [00:33.86]anticipate [00:35.90]We anticipate the pleasure of hearing from you again. [00:40.16]collision [00:42.27]In Britain, [00:43.17]a collision with the Parliament could ruin the government's plans. [00:48.42]compensation [00:50.30]Compensation of injured workers has cost the company a lot. [00:55.34]complain [00:57.16]Don't always complain; [00:58.89]remember this: [01:00.40]no pains, no gains. [01:02.72]consult [01:04.83]I consulted a doctor about my pains. [01:09.10]consumption [01:10.83]The nation's consumption of oil is increasing every year. [01:16.32]contrary [01:18.57]The research runs contrary to widespread expectations [01:22.63]that falls in technology stocks will disproportionately affect [01:27.36]the north American and UK economies. [01:31.24]contrast [01:32.83]Careful contrast of the two plans shows up some key differences. [01:38.65]controversy [01:40.75]After several nuclear disasters, [01:43.55]a controversy has raged over the safety of nuclear energy. [01:49.13]critical [01:56.16]It is often a critical factor in sustaining a peace process, [01:51.41]and in revitalizing economic activity. [01:60.00]deliver [02:01.97]She was delivered of a healthy boy. [02:05.53]depress [02:07.64]The thought of going back to work tomorrow depressed me! [02:11.91]descend [02:14.16]The elevator descended rapidly to the bottom floor. [02:18.86]destroy [02:21.04]All hopes of a peaceful settlement were destroyed by his violent speech. [02:27.31]destruction [02:29.52]Fame and the exhilarating celebrity that accompanies it, [02:33.97]force the famous person to anticipate in his own destruction. [02:39.27]disorder [02:41.57]The capital is calm, [02:43.36]but continuing disorder has been reported elsewhere. [02:47.70]distinction [02:49.73]She had the distinction of being the first woman to swim the Channel. [02:55.10]economics [02:57.50]This article is about the economics of publishing. [03:02.26]efficiency [03:04.92]One of the aims of economic reform is to improve efficiency. [03:10.41]emergency [03:12.40]In an emergency, [03:13.95]please call 110. [03:16.56]exclusive [03:18.48]This dining room is for the distinguished guests' exclusive use. [03:25.12]extraordinary [03:27.23]How extraordinary [03:28.67]that you should have never heard of the matter! [03:32.49]flexible [03:34.28]We can visit your company on Monday or Tuesday; [03:38.20]our plans are fairly flexible. [03:41.43]generate [03:43.92]The machine generates electricity. [03:47.56]ideal [03:49.65]It is never easy to realize a lofty ideal. [03:54.68]insight [03:55.89]He hoped his work at the university [03:59.10]would give him insight into how questions of morality [04:03.16]could be applied to places where self-interest flourished. [04:08.49]inspire [04:10.92]The Lake District scenery inspired Wordsworth to write his greatest poetry. Day 15 [00:12.98]intensify [00:15.19]APEC must build on these successes [00:18.55]and give a new dimension to its intensified cooperation [00:22.75]in the future. [00:24.64]interpret [00:26.32]Poetry helps us to interpret life. [00:30.21]means [00:32.04]Traditionally, [00:33.36]it is what the language means, [00:35.58]but not what people mean by the language, [00:38.48]that counts. [00:40.46]monitor [00:42.19]The plane arrivals and departures are shown [00:45.05]on large monitors. [00:47.74]persist [00:49.35]You can never expect to master the heart [00:52.32]that persists in leaving. [00:54.70]plunge [00:56.25]The news plunged us into despair. [00:59.33]popularity [01:01.49]Western music is steadily gaining in popularity. [01:06.31]position [01:07.72]He's got a good position with an oil company. [01:11.92]previous [01:13.81]Aren't you rather previous in assuming I am going to pay? [01:18.32]priority [01:20.54]I have priority over you in my claim. [01:24.03]privilege [01:26.57]Age has its privileges in America, [01:29.69]and one of the more prominent of them [01:31.72]is the senior citizen discount. [01:34.64]recreation [01:36.95]Karaoke is many young people's favorite recreation. [01:42.47]regardless [01:44.16]I protested, [01:45.43]but she carried on regardless. [01:48.35]reserve [01:50.18]These seats are reserved for old and sick people. [01:54.47]resolve [01:56.55]He resolved on an early start. [02:00.20]reverse [02:02.26]Writing is reversed in a mirror. [02:05.78]sacrifice [02:07.81]The sacrifice of time is the costliest of all sacrifices. [02:12.69]salary [02:15.21]Computers engineers in IBM have very good salaries. [02:20.84]secretary [02:23.50]The secretary made a note of the proceedings. [02:27.50]sense [02:28.80]You become a prisoner in a sense [02:31.40]when you become addicted to any substance, [02:34.13]including caffeine. [02:37.06]stable [02:38.68]Markets are flourishing and prices are stable. [02:42.81]stock [02:44.96]Do we have any of these items in stock? [02:48.96]sustain [02:50.85]The optimism that helped sustain Iraqis [02:54.49]during the first few years of the war [02:56.42]has dissolved into widespread fear, [02:59.24]anger and distress. [03:02.76]trend [03:04.06]There is an undesirable trend nowadays [03:07.20]to make films showing violence. [03:10.65]abnormal [03:12.56]They do not think such an abnormal phenomenon will last long. [03:17.76]abolish [03:19.59]Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in the United States. [03:25.21]accelerate [03:27.35]Does your heartbeat accelerate [03:29.51]when you see the person of your heart? [03:32.70]accommodation [03:34.88]The accommodations at this hotel are first-class. [03:39.49]accordance [03:41.72]Russia president Putin stressed [03:44.45] that the energy tariffs should be raised gradually [03:48.05]and in accordance with the growth in people's income. [03:52.83]agenda [03:54.39]The question of salary increase is high on the agenda. [03:58.93]alert [04:00.96]Although he's over eighty his mind is still remarkably alert. [04:06.24]ambition [04:08.18]When he was young, [04:09.39]Liu Bang filled himself with ambition to become powerful. [04:14.74]ambitious [04:17.08]China launched its second manned space mission, [04:20.73]sending two astronauts into orbit as it opened a new chapter in its ambitious drive [04:26.86]to become a global space power. [04:30.38]appearance [04:31.88]He is making his first appearance at a local theatre. Day 16 [00:13.01]appliance [00:14.81]We have a kitchen full of electrical appliances. [00:19.53]appropriate [00:21.48]He was accused of appropriating club funds. [00:26.35]capacity [00:28.23]This tank has a capacity of 500 gallons. [00:32.62]combat [00:34.46]The reviewing platform became the stage, [00:37.57]the drilling ground became an open theater, [00:41.05]while tanks and combat vehicles were turned to audience seats. [00:47.10]compel [00:48.75]Because he is unable to distinguish colors, [00:51.87]the color-blind boy is compelled to give up the ideal of becoming a fashion designer. [00:58.56]compete [01:00.39]The two TV broadcasting companies in Hong Kong [01:04.03]have always been competing with each other for higher audience rating. [01:09.57]complete [01:11.65]Except for the ultra-modern main stadium, [01:15.13]which needs special modification for the opening ceremony, [01:19.16]all Games venues will be completed by year's end. [01:23.45]conclusion [01:26.46]The lovers are united at the conclusion of the movie. [01:30.43]confront [01:33.07]The reason for Ruan Lingyu's suicide was [01:36.97] that she couldn't confront the rumors fabricated by people. [01:41.77]constitute [01:44.06]They constituted the government in 1997. [01:49.01]consultant [01:51.31]Mark is the president's consultant on economic affairs. [01:56.26]contest [01:58.66]As a protest, [01:59.65]the party has decided not to contest this election. [02:04.43]conventional [02:06.57]Except for the signing of the European Conventional Weapons Agreement, [02:11.59]there was no news to relieve people's worries about an escalating race. [02:17.16]cope [02:18.99]So many things happened after her husband died, [02:22.10]so it's not surprising that she can't cope. [02:25.77]cord [02:27.78]I have received a parcel tied with cord. [02:31.58]crude [02:33.37]Even after the recent increase, [02:36.28]the real price of crude oil today is still less than half its level in 1980. [02:43.00]debate [02:44.70]After a long debate, [02:46.33]the House of Commons approved the bill. [02:49.50]decent [02:51.66]Wearing ragged jeans is not very decent to match the party. [02:57.46]decorate [02:59.27]They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers. [03:04.36]defy [03:06.75]BMW yesterday defied signs of a slowdown in the global vehicle industry [03:13.36]by predicting a record profits performance for the current year. [03:18.79]denial [03:21.08]The prisoner repeated denials of the charge brought against him. [03:27.03]deny [03:29.20]He denied that he was involved. [03:33.07]derive [03:34.82]The Englishword“bamboo”derives from Malay. [03:39.56]differ [03:41.94]Imagine in that moment what would happen to you [03:45.17]if you protest in Iraq, [03:47.63]where those who differ with Saddam are hauled away or shot on the spot. [03:53.44]discard [03:55.39]She discarded a four, [03:57.26]and picked up a king. [03:59.76]doubtful [04:01.69]We were doubtful of the result [04:04.75]dramatic [04:06.49]a series of dramatic upheavals [04:09.93]due [04:11.58]I hope very much [04:13.04] that I will have the opportunity of meeting with him [04:16.16]in due course in the future. [04:18.91]emphasize/ise [04:21.31]I must emphasize the fact that they are only children. [04:26.21]enlarge [04:28.31]Forgiveness does not change the past, [04:31.40]but it does enlarge the future. [04:34.17]entertainment [04:36.91]Science fiction cannot be regarded as mere entertainment, [04:41.07]but in fact it tells the reader much more. [04:45.01]entitle [04:47.21]He entitled the book Savage Love. Day 17 [00:12.90]error [00:13.80]A minimal error results in wild divergence. [00:18.75]excessive [00:21.23]I find her attention to her children rather excessive. [00:25.89]exclude [00:27.93]The police have excluded robbery as a motive for the murder. [00:33.99]expand [00:35.53]His face expanded in a smile of welcome. [00:40.27]exploit [00:41.93]They exploited her generosity shamelessly. [00:46.64]explore [00:48.11]They went on an expedition to explore the forest of West Africa. [00:54.47]expose [00:56.34]The bike was exposed to the wind and sun. [01:01.62]fake [01:02.57]She faked illness so that she did not have to go to school. [01:07.66]fantastic [01:09.46]Every one of us has fantastic dreams, [01:13.09]but not everyone can turn them into reality. [01:16.99]fiction [01:19.24]Do you like science fiction? [01:22.26]genuine [01:24.11]This is a genuine pearl. [01:27.55]habit [01:28.53]It is a good habit to go for a walk after supper. [01:32.85]highlight [01:34.21]It is, [01:35.63]more important, [01:36.69]an educational campaign [01:39.03]to highlight the contemporary realityof“racial deficits”ofallkinds, [01:45.01]the unequal conditions that impact blacks regardless of class. [01:51.01]hono(u)r [01:52.14]You honor us by coming here tonight. [01:55.25]identical [01:57.47]My opinions are not always identical with my parents. [02:02.57]impress [02:03.78]To impress the interviewer, [02:05.65]you must try to leave him a positive first impression. [02:10.72]impression [02:12.94]The police took an impression of her fingerprints. [02:16.66]impulse [02:18.42]Whether it's bus passes, [02:20.97]cinema tickets or an impulse purchase, [02:24.62]paying with prepaid cards is fast, [02:27.34]simple and secure. [02:30.29]incidence [02:32.42]This area has a high incidence of crime, [02:35.47]disease, [02:36.23]unemployment, etc. [02:39.18]indispensable [02:41.55]Air and water are indispensable to life. [02:45.23]induce [02:48.48]We couldn't induce the old lady to travel by air. [02:52.92]influential [02:54.47]With the success of the Olympic bid, [02:57.39]Beijing will become a world influential city. [03:01.79]internal [03:03.46]We need to hold an internal inquiry to find out who is responsible. [03:09.11]match [03:11.48]She's his match when it comes to chess. [03:15.90]minimum [03:17.13]Repairing your car will cost a minimum of $100. [03:22.57]mobile [03:24.54]Can you give me a lift if you're mobile? [03:27.51]modesty [03:29.64]She does a lot of work for the poor, [03:32.29]but modesty forbids her from talking about it. [03:36.44]modify [03:38.34]The union has been forced to modify its position. [03:42.83]morality [03:45.44]He has a high standard of morality. [03:48.22]motivate [03:50.27]He murdered the millionaire motivated by greed. [03:54.54]negative [03:56.65]Life is full of overwhelming odds. [04:00.01]You can't really eliminate the negatives but you can diminish them. [04:05.28]negotiation [04:08.20]Negotiations between the two countries have gone on for months. [04:13.42]obligation [04:15.82]Supporting parents is every adult's obligation. [04:20.09]oblige [04:22.34]Please oblige me by closing the door. [04:25.96]obvious [04:27.56]It is obvious that she is very clever. Day 18 [00:13.17]occasion [00:14.49]We must rise to the occasion in order to win this game. [00:18.93]perspective [00:21.47]He sees things in their right perspective. [00:25.38]powerful [00:27.06]Our troops give the enemy a powerful blow. [00:30.55]precise [00:32.51]It was found at the precise spot where she had left it. [00:36.82]property [00:39.07]Unlike Colorado and Wyoming, [00:41.97]which have vast national forests and grasslands, [00:45.35]Texas is ninety-seven per cent private property. [00:49.98]proposal [00:52.46]She had had many proposals of marriage [00:55.00]but preferred to remain single. [00:57.96]provoke [00:59.48]He was provoked by their mockery to say [01:02.43]more than he had intended. [01:05.27]recession [01:07.51]In spite of the recession, [01:09.32]car sales are five percent up. [01:13.52]reconcile [01:14.77]The teacher had to reconcile disputes among the pupils. [01:19.31]relate [01:20.15]She related to them how it happened. [01:24.87]reservation [01:26.27]Ideas and thoughts, major or minor, [01:29.56]correct or not were all aired without reservation. [01:34.29]resign [01:36.01]The outgoing premier told reporters Monday [01:39.11]that his ailing health lay behind his decision to resign. [01:45.14]retain [01:46.25]The older universities retain even today [01:50.12]some of the conservatism of the European universities. [01:55.53]scan [01:57.00]Many people like to scan the newspaper [01:59.69]while having breakfast. [02:02.17]scope [02:04.34]There's not much scope for initiative. [02:08.77]shrink [02:10.18]Car sales have been shrinking. [02:12.46]significant [02:15.09]Their change of plan is strange [02:17.49]but I don't think it's significant. [02:20.92]slavery [02:22.84]The Americans abolished slavery in 1863. [02:28.74]spite [02:30.67]I'm sure he only said it out of spite. [02:35.16]spot [02:36.92]They were spotted by the police as they were entering the bank. [02:42.11]stimulate [02:43.70]The exhibition stimulated interest in the artist's work. [02:49.67]submit [02:51.09]Every company must by law submit accounts annually. [02:57.57]successive [02:58.78]The school has won five successive games. [03:03.33]suffering [03:05.58]Destruction and suffering are accompaniments of war. [03:11.04]sufficient [03:13.15]Sufficient food and clothing will produce good manners. [03:19.08]supplement [03:20.67]I supplement my grant by working in the evenings. [03:26.19]survivor [03:27.62]The survivors of the shipwreck transmitted a distress signal every hour. [03:33.83]sympathy [03:35.37]I have some sympathy with that point of view. [03:39.93]symptom [03:42.30]Call your doctor for advice [03:44.84]if the symptoms persist for more than a few days. [03:50.08]tedious [03:51.32]Tedious tasks demand absolute concentration, [03:55.71]because a single error can wreck months of work. [04:00.64]transform [04:02.74]She used to be terribly shy, [04:05.44]but a year abroad has completely transformed her. [04:10.49]vigorous [04:11.98]The patients must avoid vigorous exercise. [04:15.81]virtue [04:18.37]Being short of money, [04:20.61]I made a virtue of necessity and gave up smoking. [04:25.22]withdraw [04:27.20]The general refused to withdraw his troops. [04:31.55]absorb [04:33.87]Edison was deeply absorbed in his science research. Day 19 [00:12.61]accumulate [00:14.15]By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune. [00:18.85]adequate [00:21.57]She has adequate grounds for divorce. [00:25.74]aggressive [00:27.11]Do you favour the aggressive policy? [00:31.27]allowance [00:33.02]IBM offers a quite high traveling allowance to its employees. [00:39.56]alone [00:41.46]Can't you just leave well enough alone? [00:45.34]announce [00:47.40]Passengers and drivers both face fines [00:51.40]if they are caught smoking in taxis, [00:54.03]but the penalty amount is yet to be announced [00:57.22]by municipal transportation and traffic administrations. [01:03.12]anxiety [01:04.79]For some people, [01:06.11]air travel is a real anxiety. [01:09.83]assemble [01:11.78]Thousands of people assembled in a stadium [01:16.36]assign [01:18.42]The hardest work was assigned to the strongest laborers. [01:22.60]breed [01:24.27]Singapore's comparative success has bred resentment, [01:28.61]particularly since it is Asia's smallest member. [01:33.28]candidate [01:35.01]The Republican candidate George W.Bush was elected President of the US in 2000. [01:43.18]circuit [01:44.96]The old scientist used to run three circuits of the track every morning. [01:51.14]coarse [01:52.45]Ultraviolet, [01:54.02]dust, [01:55.00]air-conditioning can make your skin coarse. [02:00.25]Coca-Cola [02:01.72]Coca-Cola is a soft drink. [02:04.57]comment [02:06.04]Have you any comments to make on the recent developments? [02:10.91]commitment [02:12.82]Many People don't want to get married [02:15.67]because they are afraid of commitments. [02:19.52]compact [02:21.43]Being written in a compact style, [02:24.41]his book was very popular among young readers. [02:28.47]compatible [02:30.73]The couple separated because they were not compatible. [02:35.40]compensate [02:36.80]Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health. [02:41.76]complicated [02:43.27]Though the number of consumer complaints has declined [02:47.34]in the first six months year on year, [02:49.96]the number of complaints about houses and automobiles are rising, [02:54.20]and they are getting more complicated. [02:58.33]comprehensive [02:59.46]Although the professor gave a very comprehensive explanation [03:03.98]on how the black holes come into being, [03:07.37]I still got confused. [03:10.23]compress [03:12.30]The film compresses several years into half an hour. [03:17.12]comprise [03:19.31]The committee comprising people of widely differing views. [03:24.83]confirmation [03:26.23]We are waiting for confirmation of the news. [03:29.94]confuse [03:32.09]They confused me by asking so many questions. [03:36.73]consequently [03:38.35]My car broke down and consequently I was late. [03:43.34]consist [03:44.80]Indonesia consists of more than 7 000 islands [03:49.96]constant [03:51.35]This entrance is in constant use; [03:54.43]do not block it. [03:56.16]contradiction [03:58.09]I refer specifically to permanent residents, [04:02.22]in contradiction to temporary visitors. [04:05.65]convey [04:07.48]Words cannot convey how delighted I was. [04:11.59]cooperation [04:13.51]China needs a peaceful international environment [04:17.01]and friendly cooperation with other countries [04:20.05]in its economic development. [04:22.44]court [04:24.47]The final decision is in your court. [04:26.91]crucial [04:28.98]Getting this contract is crucial to the future of our company. [04:34.12]deceive [04:35.97]Sincerity is the base of friendship. [04:38.73]Good friends shouldn't deceive each other. [04:42.55]deficit [04:44.67]Our country has won in international trade in spite of a deficit in several businesses. [04:52.85]delete [04:54.66]For most people, [04:55.95]the first love couldn't be deleted from memory easily. [05:01.25]dependence [05:03.16]Find a job and end your dependence on your parents. Day 20 [00:12.63]dilemma [00:14.75]It put me in a difficult moral dilemma. [00:18.27]distress [00:20.25]Her death was a great distress to all the family. [00:24.29]drain [00:25.98]All of our best laid plans are down the drain. [00:30.29]economy [00:32.59]We will reduce taxes, [00:34.89]to recover the momentum of our economy [00:37.58]and reward the effort and enterprise of working Americans. [00:42.96]elaborate [00:45.16]Just tell me the plain facts and don't elaborate on them. [00:49.83]endure [00:51.76]Despite all the troubles that Japan's financial institutions are enduring, [00:57.08]commercial banks as a whole made $49.4 billion. [01:03.37]enrich [01:05.20]Reading enriches the mind. [01:08.30]enrol(l) [01:10.39]We enrolled him as a member of our club. [01:14.14]equivalent [01:16.61]The income loss to rich industrial economies [01:20.62]might be equivalent to just over 0.5% of GDP. [01:27.50]exceed [01:29.24]The price will not exceed $500. [01:33.52]excess [01:35.94]Don't carry your anger to excess. [01:39.11]expel [01:41.62]Two attaches at the embassy were expelled from the country, [01:47.08]for they had done something improper. [01:50.50]explicit [01:52.48]They got explicit warning not to go up the mountain at night. [01:57.62]extinguish [01:59.84]Smoking is forbidden, [02:02.14]Please extinguish your cigarette. [02:05.56]fascinate [02:07.72]The children were fascinated by the toys in the shopwindow. [02:12.97]fatal [02:14.81]The city of Tang Shan takes on a new look [02:19.08]that it hardly reminds people of the fatal earthquake [02:22.41]over thirty years ago. [02:24.65]fluctuate [02:27.16]The price of vegetables fluctuates according to the weather. [02:32.64]foresee [02:34.40]We should have foreseen this trouble months ago [02:38.03]and made provisions for it. [02:41.04]furnish [02:43.24]The shop furnishes everything that is needed for camping. [02:48.06]gamble [02:50.53]Many people visit Las Vegas to gamble their hard-earned money. [02:55.62]genetic [02:57.52]Do you believe that cancer is a genetic disease? [03:01.85]haul [03:03.81]The fishermen hauled the fish into the boat. [03:07.70]heave [03:09.86]We heaved with all our strength, [03:12.65]but could not move the rock. [03:16.31]historical [03:17.76]Pochontas is a real historical figure of the American Indians. [03:24.46]hostile [03:26.29]It's hard to believe that the two parties [03:29.11]who were kissing and hugging each other in the morning [03:32.08]suddenly became hostile [03:33.89]and began to speak daggers to each other. [03:38.16]humanity [03:39.76]Humanity is still in its youth, [03:44.02]imaginary [03:46.01]Anything imaginary is the product of an imaginative person's mind. [03:52.23]imagination [03:54.65]Use your imagination to find an answer. [03:59.25]inadequate [04:01.32]His income is inadequate to pay for it. [04:05.95]incident [04:07.75]The anti-war demonstration proceeded without incident. [04:13.15]incline [04:15.39]She inclined her head in prayer for the Iraqi who is suffering the war. Day 21 [00:12.58]indifferent [00:13.96]How can you be indifferent to the sufferings of war people? [00:18.63]inevitable [00:20.32]Defeat is inevitable after two of our team members had been injured. [00:26.98]inherent [00:28.72]Polarity is inherent in a magnet. [00:32.76]insane [00:34.47]Don't let such an insane person drive the car, [00:38.50]or you'll regret it. [00:40.65]inspiration [00:42.75]Genius is one percent inspiration [00:45.80]and ninety-nine percent perspiration. [00:49.51]instinct [00:51.68]Nothing can destroy the instinct to survive. [00:56.16]instruct [00:58.81]Children must be instructed in road safety [01:02.31]before they are allowed to ride a bike on the road. [01:06.31]intelligence [01:08.71]Use your intelligence, [01:10.55]and you're sure to achieve something. [01:13.86]intensive [01:15.39]Intensive care in hospitals is given to the seriously ill. [01:21.66]interpretation [01:24.15]These facts may be given many possible interpretations. [01:29.83]involved [01:31.22]The four men involved got killed one by one. [01:35.72]jail [01:37.62]More and more economic criminals go to jail. [01:41.76]landscape [01:43.63]The amazing landscape in Tibet attracts countless tourists every year. [01:49.78]legislation [01:52.42]New legislation is to be introduced to help single-parent families. [01:59.01]lengthy [02:01.16]The essay is interesting but lengthy. [02:05.52]locate [02:07.56]I'm trying to locate Mr. Smith. [02:10.29]Do you know where he is? [02:13.30]loyalty [02:15.61]Can I count on your loyalty? [02:18.60]magnificent [02:20.78]The emperor's new dress was magnificent enough [02:24.33]that no one could see it. [02:26.02]It's really a big joke. [02:29.05]manipulate [02:31.02]Do you know how to manipulate a computer? [02:35.38]manufacture [02:37.25]All those underground plants [02:39.41]that manufacture pirated CDs must be closed down. [02:45.01]melt [02:46.22]New York City is the most famous melting pot in the world. [02:51.31]middle-class [02:53.45]Even middle-class consumers in the US [02:56.35]are beginning to kick against the runaway prices. [03:00.97]minority [03:02.79]Schools have also been charged with responsibility of [03:06.47]integrating American minority groups into the larger society. [03:12.58]mislead [03:14.37]The boy was misled by his bad companions. [03:18.98]multiply [03:21.20]Buy lots of raffle tickets and multiply your chances of success. [03:26.94]omit [03:28.38]You have omitted my name from the list. [03:31.74]operation [03:33.64]I can use a computer but I don't understand its operation. [03:38.47]opponent [03:40.09]She is our opponent in Saturday's game. [03:44.12]opposition [03:46.27]They kept up a sturdy opposition to the plan. [03:51.00]option [03:53.09]Nowadays women have a wider range of educational and career options. [03:59.77]original [04:01.65]The Indians were the original inhabitants of North America. [04:07.64]originality [04:08.92]Her book shows great originality. [04:12.57]overcome [04:14.53]They had overcome one tough problem after another [04:18.34]before working out this sort of energy-saving lamp. [04:23.23]overlook [04:24.88]My calculation was wrong because I overlooked one tiny point. [04:30.90]panic [04:32.24]The Black Death once caused a great panic among people. [04:36.90]particular [04:39.06]Michael Jackson is particular about his clothes. [04:43.44]partner [04:44.79]Yes,I know him. [04:46.59]He's one of my old tennis partners. [04:49.73]payment [04:51.61]Payment may be made in any of the following ways, [04:56.02]in cash, [04:56.77]by check, [04:57.63]or by credit card. Day 22 [00:12.82]peer [00:13.92]He peered at her over his spectacles. [00:17.50]permanent [00:18.90]True love should be permanent. [00:22.20]prescribe [00:23.51]Ask the doctor to prescribe something for that cough. [00:28.74]presumably [00:29.72]The press's result presumably is an election defeat. [00:35.56]probable [00:37.07]Success is possible, [00:38.88]but hardly probable, [00:41.31]probe [00:43.38]The surgeon probed for the bullet in the man's back. [00:47.87]proceed [00:49.30]To go on a journey is often full of hardships, [00:53.18]but so long as one lives he proceeds on his life's journey. [00:58.52]prosperous [01:00.19]The man sitting in the corner is a prosperous businessman. [01:05.17]puzzle [01:06.22]I've been puzzling over all the figures, [01:08.91]trying to find out what happened to the missing money. [01:13.54]quest [01:14.95]In their perpetual quest to stay one step ahead of the game, [01:19.50]American businessmen have become inveterate readers, [01:23.83]anyway, [01:24.80]skimmers. [01:26.65]rank [01:28.42]General is one of the highest ranks in the army. [01:32.27]rare [01:33.86]The news broadcasters of CCTV [01:37.06]have rare mistakes when reporting. [01:40.50]reaction [01:42.27]Reaction to his taunts will only encourage him. [01:47.05]reckon [01:48.69]Don't reckon the gain and loss that clearly; [01:52.36]just let it be. [01:55.18]recover [01:56.53]Bone marrow transplantation [01:58.97]is the most effective way [02:00.68]for leukemia patients to recover. [02:04.38]relevant [02:05.53]It's said that a person's fate is relevant to his character. [02:11.65]reluctance [02:13.68]She agreed, [02:15.07]but with great reluctance. [02:17.33]remedy [02:19.62]How can we remedy this loss? [02:22.85]renew [02:24.66]The US leader renewed his commitment to the internationally drawn plan for peace [02:30.66]that calls for Palestinians to dismantle extremist groups [02:34.72]with an eye on getting an independent state [02:37.76]living at peace with Israel as early as 2005. [02:43.13]reputation [02:45.07]This is a school with an excellent, [02:47.33]enviable, [02:48.02]fine reputation. [02:50.34]rescue [02:52.45]It was not long before a helicopter arrived on the scene [02:56.53]to rescue the survivors of the plane crash. [03:00.63]respective [03:03.06]All men have their respective duties. [03:06.75]respectively [03:08.96]The two companies reported that [03:11.17]they will miss sales and earnings expectations [03:14.36]and each will lay off about 12% of their work forces respectively. [03:20.92]restore [03:22.59]Iraq-Oil from Iraq's southern fields began flowing through pipelines Wednesday [03:29.16]for the first time since the war, [03:31.24]and power at last was restored to parts of Baghdad. [03:36.23]restrict [03:37.56]By 1900, [03:39.14]some cities had begun to restrict the use of automobiles [03:43.14]in order to ensure pedestrian safety. [03:47.30]reveal [03:49.00]Real Madrid's latest superstar acquisition David Beckham [03:53.60]could make his debut for the club in China on August 2, [03:58.15]the Spanish club revealed. [04:00.86]scandal [04:02.96]Clinton's scandal with Luwinsky caused the American's doubt about his honesty. [04:09.20]scrape [04:10.98]She is scraping the path clear of snow. [04:14.56]scratch [04:16.50]We haven't even begun to scratch the surface in researching this story. [04:22.69]settle [04:23.93]Some people like to travel around the world [04:26.78]rather than settling down when they are young. [04:30.73]shield [04:32.00]The spacecraft was fitted with a heat shield. [04:35.54]slip [04:37.89]Be careful not to slip on the ice. Day 23 [00:14.04]smash [00:15.78]Police smashed the drug ring. [00:19.46]sophisticated [00:21.57]He thinks it's sophisticated to smoke with a cigarette holder. [00:27.44]speculate [00:29.24]I wouldn't like to speculate on the reasons for her resignation. [00:34.96]spontaneous [00:37.08]The highest and best form of efficiency [00:40.60]is the spontaneous cooperation of people. [00:44.91]stack [00:46.40]How does our product stack up against the competition? [00:51.98]statistics [00:53.19]Statistics is a rather modern branch of mathematics. [00:58.72]stretch [01:00.21]Like all antelopes, [01:02.18]Yingying is fast and agile [01:05.07]and can swiftly cover great stretches of land [01:08.03]as he races across the earth. [01:11.82]string [01:13.12]Mary has her boyfriend on a string. [01:17.28]superficial [01:19.87]Superficial scratches can be easily removed. [01:24.83]switch [01:26.83]Could you please hit the switch when you leave? [01:31.24]symbolic [01:32.99]The dove is symbolic of peace. [01:37.27]treasure [01:38.46]Bin Laden had arranged for treasures [01:41.85]to be smuggled across the mountains to Pakistan in March [01:45.82]where dealers awaited his orders to sell it. [01:49.67]trust [01:51.21]The money is being held in trust for him until he is twenty-one. [01:57.49]undertake [01:59.53]Who should undertake the responsibility for the white pollution, [02:04.06]the producer or the consumer? [02:07.43]violent [02:09.20]Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. [02:14.02]wage [02:16.28]Wages are higher in service traders than in industry. [02:21.32]workforce [02:24.18]The whole workforce has gone on strike. [02:27.74]abundant [02:29.81]We have abundant proof of his guilt. [02:33.53]access [02:35.50]Everyone should have access to education. [02:39.60]accessible [02:42.11]A manager should be accessible to his staff. [02:47.11]accord [02:49.17]Such an act would not be in accord with our policy. [02:54.51]achieve [02:56.62]There is something that can't be achieved only by working hard, [03:00.96]but if you don't try, [03:02.27]you can never achieve. [03:05.02]acknowledg(e)ment [03:07.53]We have had no acknowledgement of our letter. [03:12.16]address [03:14.16]Leaving the e-mail address to each other [03:17.28]is a fashionable way of keeping contact among young people nowadays. [03:23.61]advocate [03:25.19]Our premier advocates higher salaries for teachers. [03:30.24]affection [03:32.36]The bond of true affection had pulled us— [03:35.77]six very different men from six very different countries— [03:39.98]across Antarctica. [03:42.59]alliance [03:44.29]China is a nonaligned country [03:46.88]that will never enter into other countries' alliances. [03:51.81]applied [03:53.36]He devoted his life to applied science. [03:57.81]arbitrary [03:59.94]The king is an arbitrary ruler. [04:04.51]asset [04:05.59]Good health is a great asset. [04:09.28]assist [04:11.47]The head teacher's deputy assists with many of his duties. [04:17.12]astronomer [04:19.67]Halley was a great astronomer. [04:23.23]authentic [04:24.91]Is that an authentic Roman statue, [04:27.72]or a modern copy? [04:30.22]awkward [04:31.69]The seal is awkward on land but able to move easily in the water. [04:38.80]behalf [04:40.57]He made an impassioned speech on behalf of his country. [04:46.03]behavio(u)r [04:48.66]By that logic, [04:50.25]2010 should have been a breakthrough year for rational behavior. [04:56.07]best-seller [04:58.63]This dictionary is a best-seller. [05:03.06]bloodshed [05:05.02]The two sides called a truce to avoid further bloodshed Day 24 [00:12.34]boiler [00:13.39]Pipes convey hot water from this boiler to every part of the building. [00:19.74]boring [00:22.08]The work is boring [00:23.51]because it has too many generalizations. [00:27.76]bound [00:29.45]We are bound to carry out this plan. [00:33.91]brilliant [00:34.81]Many impressionistic painters' inspiration stems from the brilliant sunshine. [00:42.09]bulk [00:43.96]Things are usually cheaper if they are bought in bulk. [00:47.90]bump [00:49.82]However, [00:50.79]now one is much more likely to bump into an English weekend visitor [00:56.21]or an American tourist [00:58.23]than a struggling artist in this area. [01:02.27]cabinet [01:04.30]The Cabinet are meeting today to discuss the economical problems [01:10.18]chip [01:11.16]This table was chipped when they moved house. [01:15.49]citizenship [01:16.97]American citizenship includes the right to vote [01:20.75]and the duty to serve on a jury. [01:24.30]clap [01:26.02]You can't clap with one hand. [01:28.77]clash [01:31.09]The teakettle fell to the ground with a loud clash. [01:36.04]collapse [01:37.68]Numerous houses collapsed in the Tangshan earthquake in 1976. [01:44.56]commission [01:45.85]She gets 25% commission on sales. [01:50.00]competitor [01:51.80]The company's largest competitor is going out of business. [01:57.20]composer [01:58.79]He was a composer when young. [02:01.71]computerize [02:03.75]The firm has computerized its records. [02:07.98]conceal [02:09.71]It is harder to conceal ignorance than to acquire knowledge. [02:16.36]concede [02:17.81]After his queen was captured the chess player conceded the game. [02:23.35]conception [02:25.39]The new play is a brilliant conception. [02:29.32]condemn [02:30.97]Adding erotic contents in children's web sites [02:35.45]should be seriously condemned. [02:38.89]condense [02:40.37]Steam is condensed to water when it touches a cold surface. [02:45.94]confine [02:47.88]Please confine your remarks to the topic under discussion. [02:52.73]Confucian [02:54.65]He is a famous Confucian scholar. [02:58.70]consent [03:00.43]She made the proposal, [03:01.96]and I readily consented to it. [03:05.29]conservation [03:06.94]There is a need for the conservation of trees, [03:10.39]or there will soon be no forests. [03:13.76]conservative [03:16.29]Old people are usually more conservative than young people. [03:21.14]considerable [03:23.33]The problems of blacks and women [03:26.46]have gained considerable public concern [03:28.85]in recent decades. [03:31.47]consideration [03:34.10]Because the social pressure grows bigger and bigger, [03:37.49]people give more and more consideration to mental health. [03:42.34]consistent [03:44.40]You're not very consistent: [03:46.92]first you condemn me, [03:48.51]and then you praise me. [03:51.15]constitution [03:53.07]You never exercise. [03:54.86]How could you expect to have a strong constitution? [03:58.90]contaminate [04:01.61]The chemical liquids should be separated from the material [04:05.49]so as not to contaminate it. [04:08.80]context [04:10.81]Again we should try to see the matter in the context of its history. [04:16.13]convenience [04:19.21]Please write to me at your earliest convenience. [04:23.19]cruise [04:25.04]This is a destroyer cruising about in the Baltic Sea. [04:30.42]crush [04:32.70]Wine is made by crushing grapes. [04:36.72]curse [04:38.28]I cursed her for spoiling my plans. [04:41.81]decay [04:44.40]His teeth have begun to decay. Day 25 [00:13.08]defend [00:14.38]The FBI defends the computers against the hackers. [00:18.93]delegation [00:21.70]The American delegation arrived late at the conference. [00:27.08]deliberate [00:28.14]The Supreme Court of the US deliberated [00:32.00]whether the ballots of Florida should be re-counted. [00:36.40]demanding [00:38.26]My boss is very demanding. [00:42.17]depart [00:43.65]“Hesaidhewouldn't do the things departing from his principles.” [00:48.12]“Well,didhehavesome?” [00:51.48]depict [00:52.99]His novel depicts life in modern London. [00:57.17]deposit [00:59.07]You should learn to deposit the sadness inside your heart. [01:03.03]There're many important things waiting for you. [01:07.40]destructive [01:08.84]These drugs are destructive to white blood cells. [01:13.81]devote [01:15.20]National Geographic is a famous American magazine [01:19.49]devoted to pictures and articles on places of cultural interest. [01:25.08]dictate [01:27.23]For a secretary, [01:29.14]knowing shorthand well is very useful [01:31.90]when the boss is dictating the commercial letters. [01:35.90]dim [01:38.11]The influence of the super model was slowly dimming. [01:42.67]dine [01:43.94]We are dining the ambassador this week. [01:47.71]disguise [01:49.47]I disguised the spots on my face with make-up. [01:53.72]dispose [01:56.33]The boy's friends have deserted him for the fact [01:59.48]that he is criminally disposed. [02:02.67]DNA [02:04.90]We can only make clones from living DNA. [02:09.39]donation [02:11.64]They made a generous donation to charity. [02:16.00]drag [02:18.11]She loves her family, [02:19.92]but they're a drag on her career. [02:22.94]drift [02:24.80]Is the Government's policy one of drift? [02:28.47]driving-licence/driver's license [02:33.87]The police officer asked to see my driver's license. [02:37.73]The police officer asked to see my driving-licence. [02:45.03]economical [02:42.57]Small cars are more economical than large ones, [02:48.60]because they use less petrol. [02:51.46]edge [02:53.38]We should keep on developing new products [02:56.03]and try to make them edge into the international market [02:59.77]as soon as possible. [03:01.88]elegant [03:04.02]Gigi is elegant and versatile. [03:07.78]encounter [03:09.97]The heroine of Alice in Wonderland encountered many adventures. [03:16.39]encourage [03:18.92]Twenty of America's thirty-nine presidents [03:22.34]have been farmers themselves or sons of farmers, [03:26.02]and each has encouraged agriculture [03:28.93]in some special ways. [03:31.50]engage [03:34.04]Recently I've been engaged in negotiating with customers. [03:38.33]And I have an engagement with a client for this afternoon. [03:43.40]epidemic [03:45.21]The last thing Africa needs is another deadly epidemic. [03:50.36]erode [03:52.06]Metals are eroded easily by acids. [03:56.97]eternal [03:58.81]The minister spoke of the soul's eternal life. [04:02.56]exclaim [04:05.32]He could not help exclaiming at how much his son had grown. [04:10.70]exclusively [04:13.36]This special offer has been exclusively designed for readers of this magazine. [04:20.46]excursion [04:21.94]Many excursions had been arranged by the holiday company. [04:26.76]execute [04:29.02]The piano sonata was badly executed. [04:32.60]exhibit [04:34.96]Most of the state leaders viewed the exhibits in masses [04:38.34]and gave high praise of them. [04:41.64]facial [04:43.14]To find out which celebrity you most resemble, [04:47.00]download a photo of yourself, [04:49.15]and you'll quickly receive a list of stars with similar facial features. [04:54.69]facilitate [04:56.81]Studies show that reading aloud facilitates comprehension and memorization. [05:03.23]faith [05:05.42]You can deprive him of his leadership role, [05:08.76]but you can't deprive the citizens' faith in him as a mayor. Day 26 [00:13.22]familiar [00:14.42]I'm on familiar terms with the bank manager. [00:18.28]fantasy [00:20.25]Stop looking for the perfect job—it's just a fantasy. [00:25.58]fault [00:27.88]All men make faults. [00:30.36]feasible [00:32.37]It's not feasible to follow your proposals. [00:36.19]file [00:37.88]Please file this paper away,Miss Mary. [00:41.97]finance [00:44.41]Are the firm's finances sound? [00:47.15]forestry [00:49.12]The covering of forestry in our town is sixty percent. [00:54.61]formal [00:56.74]The job does not require any formal training. [01:01.13]format [01:03.17]The format of the meeting was such that everyone could ask a question. [01:08.82]fortune [01:10.41]This woman claims to be able to tell your fortune. [01:15.08]fraction [01:17.17]The car stopped within a fraction of an inch of the wall. [01:22.97]frontier [01:24.66]It is very dangerous to go to the frontier [01:28.38]between Iraq and Kuwait during the war. [01:32.43]gaze [01:34.25]In those boring lectures, [01:36.26]many students just sat gazing through the classroom window. [01:41.56]gear [01:43.17]She is not used to driving a car without automate gears. [01:49.28]gentle [01:50.69]A gentle wind gets rid of my annoyance. [01:54.96]glance [01:56.52]It was said that Hua Tuo, [01:59.03]the well-known Chinese doctor in ancient times, [02:02.50]could tell whether a person was ill with only one glance at his face. [02:08.48]glow [02:10.13]The fire cast a warm glow on the walls. [02:14.02]grief [02:15.80]His marriage to someone outside their faith was a great grief to his parents. [02:22.05]rip [02:23.38]The brakes failed to grip and the car ran into a wall. [02:28.32]gross [02:30.15]What I want to know is net profit, [02:33.01]not gross profit. [02:35.39]guard [02:37.38]A big dog guarded the house. [02:40.54]harness [02:41.91]Some Scientists are working hard at how tide can be harnessed to produce electricity. [02:49.38]hinder [02:50.42]The examination-oriented education system hinders the development of students, [02:56.87]since it forces them to concentrate on scores only. [03:01.69]humble [03:02.81]It has been an American ideal to rise from a humble beginning to a better position. [03:09.39]illegal [03:11.25]Except the Netherlands, [03:13.32]all the European nations consider euthanasia illegal. [03:18.30]immune [03:19.90]We sometimes think humans are uniquely vulnerable to anxiety; [03:25.26]but stress seems to affect the immune defenses of lower animals too. [03:31.38]inform [03:33.19]He informed the police that some money was missing. [03:37.91]inherit [03:39.41]She inherited her mother's good looks and her father's bad temper. [03:44.77]injury [03:47.16]Excessive dosage of this drug can result in injury to the liver. [03:52.83]inner [03:55.22]Satisfy the inner man of you. [03:58.77]input [04:01.02]The input of additional resources into the project has come. [04:06.10]inquiry [04:08.79]“HowdoIapply for this license?” [04:11.69]“Youwantinquiries.” [04:14.27]inside [04:16.13]They usually return the manuscript inside of (or inside) a month. [04:20.59]intensity [04:22.77]I didn't realize the intensity of people's feelings on this issue. Day 27 [00:13.02]interest [00:15.05]The subject may be full of interest to you, [00:18.03]but it holds no interest for me. [00:21.60]interfere [00:23.55]It's unwise to interfere between husband and wife. [00:28.79]interior [00:30.89]This is a house with a classical exterior and a modern interior. [00:37.68]intimidate [00:39.47]He intimidated the witness into silence. [00:43.89]invisible [00:46.24]We don't know [00:47.37]whether unknown civilizations occur on the distant stars [00:51.21]that are invisible to the naked eye. [00:55.23]justification [00:57.06]I can see no justification for dividing the company into smaller units. [01:03.56]knowledgeable [01:05.23]As a financier she was knowledgeable about the stock market. [01:10.24]lag [01:12.92]Prices are rising sharply, [01:15.04]while incomes are lagging far behind. [01:19.84]Latin [01:20.20]Italian, [01:21.56]French and Spanish are Latin languages. [01:25.86]launch [01:28.11]Early Bird, [01:29.47]the world's first commercial communication satellite, [01:32.96]was launched from Cape Kennedy in Florida in 1965. [01:38.54]lease [01:41.27]When does the lease expire? [01:44.28]left-wing [01:46.50]He belonged to the left-wing group. [01:51.48]liberal [01:52.49]Modern people have a liberal attitude to divorce and remarriage. [01:59.57]literary [02:00.67]His style is a bit too literary for my taste. [02:06.16]location [02:08.04]He is responsible for the location of the missing yacht. [02:12.95]luxury [02:14.78]We can't afford many luxuries. [02:18.64]mainstream [02:20.90]This has been the mainstream in the development of [02:23.97]Sino-US economic and trade relations. [02:28.55]massive [02:30.47]A massive wall in the front and an evil cat in the back, [02:34.92]the poor mouse didn't know what to do. [02:38.59]master [02:40.92]Money is a good servant but a bad master. [02:46.34]mechanism [02:48.51]The watch made in Switzerland works well all the way, [02:52.93]the mechanism seldom going wrong. [02:57.13]mediate [02:58.37]The foreign mission mediated between the two countries [03:01.67]which are at war. [03:04.44]mess [03:05.97]Don't mess with my mind. [03:09.28]minor [03:11.37]There is no point arguing any further. [03:13.81]Why not put aside minor differences to seek common ground on more important matters? [03:21.13]nationwide [03:22.45]A nationwide effort must be made to curb pollution. [03:26.75]neglect [03:29.20]He neglected to write andsay“Thank you”. [03:33.31]notify [03:35.65]Have the authorities been notified of this? [03:39.11]objective [03:41.51]Now, my sole objective of memorizing English words [03:45.57]is to get good marks [03:46.93]in the College English Test Band 6. [03:50.30]observation [03:53.20]If you are careful enough in your observation, [03:55.61]you may notice that there are not a few companies and individuals [04:00.08]that engage themselves in handling EMS, [04:03.34]who are actually not licensed to do so. [04:07.14]observe [04:09.25]I didn't make our children observe the social graces [04:12.66]because I don't know enough about them myself [04:15.89]to notice the violations. [04:18.49]offensive [04:20.59]Don't glare at wild animal's eyes. [04:23.71]That will be taken as an offensive gesture. [04:27.55]ongoing [04:30.01]Our country faces an ongoing rate of 5% to 10% unemployment. [04:35.79]opposite [04:38.39]In England you must drive on the opposite side of the road to the rest of Europe. [04:44.68]optimistic [04:46.91]She's not optimistic about the outcome. [04:49.78]parade [04:53.29]Some audience began to scream [04:55.49]when Italian football team paraded the football field. [04:59.82]participant [05:01.91]All the participants in the debate had an opportunity to speak. [05:07.79]pattern [05:09.31]The illness is not following its usual pattern. Day 28 [00:12.82]peculiar [00:13.74]The fish has a peculiar taste. [00:16.50]You really think it is all right? [00:19.37]penalty [00:26.90]A football player must be given a yellow card or a red card penalty [00:26.82]for his unnecessary roughness during the match. [00:30.65]pension [00:33.01]In the days of inflation [00:34.76]people on retirement pension find it difficult to live. [00:40.01]perfect [00:41.32]This wonderful scenery of Venice is perfect for daydreaming. [00:47.26]personality [00:49.07]She has a very strong personality. [00:53.12]pessimistic [00:55.22]The earth won't stop [00:56.65]because of your pessimistic thoughts. [00:58.77]So, cheer up! [01:01.32]phenomenon [01:03.23]This phenomenon has social and historical causes, [01:07.69]but is mainly due to the lingering effect of the Cultural Revolution. [01:13.84]piracy [01:15.45]Piracy is still alive on the world's commercial sea-lanes. [01:20.32]pledge [01:22.47]“Mydear, [01:23.70]please take his ring as a pledgeofourtruelove.” [01:29.58]plug [01:30.73]Pull the plug before you try to fix the vacuum. [01:35.41]precious [01:36.44]It costs a precious sight more than you think. [01:41.52]preliminary [01:43.18]All this is preliminary to the main election struggle. [01:48.30]presentation [01:50.26]The presentation of prizes will begin in the town hall at nine o'clock. [01:56.75]preservation [01:58.36]The paintings were in an excellent state of preservation. [02:04.48]preserve [02:05.88]Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. [02:10.86]press [02:11.81]The majority of the press supports the Government's foreign policy. [02:18.02]prevail [02:19.20]Virtue will prevail against evil. [02:23.90]primitive [02:25.56]Primitive men made tools from sharp stones and animal bones. [02:32.01]procession [02:33.82]A procession of visitors came to the house. [02:38.58]prominent [02:40.14]She has a prominent cheekbone. [02:45.05]prompt [02:45.80]We listened so attentively that [02:48.37]he felt prompted to expand on his theme. [02:52.79]provision [02:54.60]The present law makes no provision for this. [02:59.81]push [03:00.65]If push comes to shove, [03:03.03]we'll fight it in court. [03:06.47]quake [03:07.83]The house quaked as the bomb exploded. [03:12.36]quality [03:14.16]The electric locomotive is not dependent, [03:18.32]like its steam counterpart, [03:20.16]on the competence of driving [03:22.03]and firing or the quality of the fuel burned. [03:26.61]rack [03:28.51]He rinsed the plates carefully [03:30.70]and put them on the rack to drain. [03:33.92]raw [03:36.02]His literary style is still rather raw. [03:41.19]readily [03:42.55]Wherever he goes, [03:44.34]he readily accommodates to changed conditions. [03:49.32]realization/-isation [03:51.60]Becoming a famous writer was the realization of all her dreams. [03:58.21]receipt [04:00.21]The case was in good order [04:02.58]when they loaded on board the ship [04:04.23]and in support of this we hold the carrier's receipt. [04:09.62]receive [04:11.60]Our hostess received us at the door. [04:15.84]reception [04:18.12]The Chinese government gave a warm reception [04:21.16]to President Nixon's visit in 1972. [04:26.29]recognition [04:28.43]The town has altered out of all recognition [04:32.35]since I was last here. Day 29 [00:12.39]reference [00:14.33]We are now forwarding you a catalog for your reference. [00:18.99]reflection/-exion [00:21.02]The bird sees its reflection in the mirror, [00:24.48]thinking another bird is accompanying itself. [00:28.38]refresh [00:30.80]A new breeze is blowing— [00:33.39]and a nation refreshed by freedom stands ready to push on: [00:38.33]there is new ground to be broken, [00:40.64]and new action to be taken. [00:44.63]registration [00:46.26]School registration takes place next week. [00:51.25]remain [00:53.82]The island is expected to remain frozen for the next hundred years, [00:58.49]despite changes in the world's climate, [01:01.13]and the vault is being carved out of the ice and rock. [01:05.62]resistance [01:08.11]The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. [01:14.08]resort [01:15.65]If persuasion won't work, [01:18.10]we may have to resort to force. [01:21.02]restrain [01:23.01]At that time, [01:24.43]the government must restrain the prices and profits. [01:29.18]restraint [01:31.54]Men do not easily shed tears, [01:34.41]because they want to show their great restraint in not crying. [01:39.24]resume [01:40.90]In a speech, [01:42.39]Sharon repeated his position [01:44.68]that Palestiniansmuststop“incitement and terror” [01:49.07]and implement deep democratic reforms [01:51.90]before any political negotiations can resume. [01:56.98]right-wing [01:59.12]A preference for right-wing governments [02:02.10]had been implicit in the policy of the early Eisenhower years. [02:07.88]risky [02:09.92]It's risky to drive fast on the icy roads. [02:14.09]rival [02:16.69]She has no rival in the field of romantic fiction. [02:21.28]rope [02:22.51]Lately, business has been on the ropes. [02:26.37]rotate [02:28.86]Danger:rotating blades. [02:32.50]ruin [02:34.42]He ruined his prospects by carelessness. [02:38.82]sake [02:40.12]I'll help you for your sister's sake. [02:44.06]satisfactory [02:46.36]We want a satisfactory explanation of your lateness. [02:52.05]scatter [02:53.86]More than 2.5 million Vietnamese are scattered [02:57.92]in 80 countries around the globe. [03:01.45]scene [03:02.47]People crowed behind the scenes, [03:04.36]met and congratulated her. [03:07.19]schooling [03:09.73]He has little real schooling. [03:12.66]segment [03:14.48]The community college [03:16.03]is the most rapidly growing segment of higher education [03:19.79]in the United States. [03:22.36]sequence [03:23.86]The sequences of historical plays by Shakespeare [03:27.49]are still masterpieces in today's literature. [03:31.53]shame [03:33.28]Will students feel great shame at having failed the final exam? [03:38.65]sheer [03:40.49]Our army was beaten by sheer weight of numbers. [03:44.68]shortage [03:46.20]In the developed countries, [03:48.28]there's a great shortage of work force. [03:51.83]sidewalk [03:53.71]There were leaves lying all over the sidewalk. [03:58.09]slap [03:59.57]The girl slapped the boy in the face [04:02.08]for his kissing her without permission. [04:05.44]slippery [04:07.80]Drive carefully: [04:09.26]the roads are wet and slippery. [04:12.43]soar [04:14.15]The jet soared into the air. [04:17.23]solemn [04:19.29]The solemn statement of the central government on this issue [04:22.91]was feathered in full in the news papers. [04:27.70]sorrow [04:29.87]Life has many joys and sorrows. [04:33.81]split [04:35.26]A lightning bolt split the night sky. [04:38.96]spokesperson [04:40.47]A spokesperson for the German embassy said [04:43.72]that they have been notified of the incident. [04:48.18]sponsor [04:49.50]I'm doing a sponsored swim on Saturday— [04:52.62]will you sponsor me? [04:55.36]stagger [04:56.51]Nothing can stagger her belief in communism. [05:00.58]startle [05:01.86]She was so startled at the sight of Andrew [05:04.41]that she dropped the paper bag. Day 30 [00:12.38]steer [00:13.90]She steered me towards a table in the corner. [00:17.90]sticky [00:20.23]The floor's very sticky near the cooker. [00:23.12]Stimulation [00:25.27]These youngsters need some stimulation [00:28.12]to make them work diligently. [00:31.28]strip [00:32.30]They stripped off and plunged into the water. [00:35.79]stroke [00:37.82]The stroke, [00:38.82]three years into his retirement from British Rail, [00:42.50]left Abbinnett partially paralyzed on the left side of his face. [00:47.92]subsequent [00:49.95]The first and all subsequent visits were kept secret. [00:55.04]subtle [00:57.68]This stone lion is very subtle. [01:00.96]Who carved it? [01:03.12]subtract [01:05.16]6 subtract from 9 is 3. [01:09.51]succession [01:12.54]Reports of victory came in quick succession. [01:16.77]suck [01:18.98]The reactionary Kuomintang government [01:22.97]sucked the life-blood of the broad masses of the people [01:26.88]by exacting grain levies, [01:29.29]taxes and forced labour. [01:32.79]surgeon [01:34.37]He was the surgeon who operated on my leg. [01:38.43]surplus [01:40.47]We have a trade surplus of ,400 million. [01:45.72]sustainable [01:47.87]What is sustainable economic development? [01:52.68]sweep [01:53.70]Educationalists argue [01:55.80]that the regional differences should be taken into account [02:00.19]and that the sweeping approach be avoided. [02:04.15]tackle [02:06.29]The police spent a long time tackling the hacker [02:09.73]who ruined the network. [02:12.57]tasty [02:14.39]These pancakes made by my mother are really tasty. [02:19.17]theme [02:20.96]Boys are the eternal theme of girls' chats. [02:25.97]thoughtful [02:28.29]What deserves being thoughtful [02:30.60]and sad when you are just a child? [02:34.20]thread [02:36.15]I lost my thread of writing when the cat jumped onto my desk. [02:41.90]tolerance [02:44.05]Turn the volume down, please. [02:46.35]My tolerance to noise is limited. [02:50.37]toss [02:52.33]The gunman tossed his hat into the air and fired it exactly. [02:58.33]trademark [03:00.08]Trademarks are protected by the law if registered. [03:05.42]tradition [03:06.94]By tradition, [03:08.33]people play practical jokes on 1st April. [03:12.27]transmission [03:14.90]This is the transmission of disease by mosquitoes. [03:19.82]transmit [03:21.71]The World Cup final is being transmitted live to over fifty countries. [03:28.53]transplant [03:30.31]Not every transplant operation can be successful, [03:33.88]because the transplant may be rejected by the surrounding tissues. [03:39.88]treaty [03:41.08]Do you know anything about the Treaty of Rome? [03:45.76]underline [03:47.72]All the technical terms have been underlined in red. [03:53.02]upright [03:54.70]I've got a upright piano as a birthday gift. [03:59.58]upset [04:01.48]Our arrangements for the weekend were upset by her visit. [04:07.11]valid [04:09.04]The marriage was held to be valid. [04:12.44]view [04:14.30]In view of the circumstances, [04:16.13]I propose that we drop the charges. [04:20.28]viewer [04:22.06]The viewers chose this talk show as their favorite. [04:26.39]vivid [04:28.24]The incident left a vivid impression on me. [04:32.59]wildlife [04:34.59]There was some marvelous wildlife photography in the documentary. [04:39.65]wire [04:41.82]Don't touch those wires whatever you do. [04:46.15]workplace [04:48.11]We visited him at his workplace among the young trees [04:52.00]and asked him about his work. [04:55.49]wreck [04:57.08]Richard was a nervous wreck before his talk show appearance. Day 31 [00:12.71]abortion [00:14.20]His attempt proved an abortion. [00:17.98]abrupt [00:20.41]He made an abrupt turn to avoid hitting another car. [00:25.62]abundance [00:27.36]There was an abundance of corn last year. [00:31.45]accession [00:33.50]He attempted to legitimate his accession to the throne. [00:39.02]accommodate [00:41.03]Delegates will be accommodated at this hotel. [00:45.82]accountability [00:48.00]The courtroom has come to seem as important as the polling station; [00:53.11]therefore, the task for legislators [00:55.68]who wish to bolster America's democratic spirit of accountability is measured reform, [01:01.74]not radical innovation. [01:05.29]accusation [01:07.08]The accusation of an innocent man is monstrous. [01:11.65]adjoin [01:13.76]Mexico adjoins the United States. [01:17.57]administrate [01:19.36]The principal administrates the school. [01:23.87]admittance [01:25.48]The journalist tried to gain admittance to the President's office. [01:30.76]adolescent [01:32.79]We found a group who, [01:34.52]despite being below their ideal weight, [01:37.51]were still trying to lose weight. [01:40.26]They were particularly adolescent girls. [01:43.46]adventurous [01:45.89]The adventurous boy fell from the roof of the farmhouse. [01:50.50]adverse [01:52.91]Smoking by parents could have an adverse effect on their children's health. [01:59.20]aerial [02:00.80]There are some aerial photographs, [02:03.21]do you want to have a look? [02:05.49](a)esthetic [02:07.56]There is no question that advertising shapes aesthetic tastes, [02:11.89]and at least occasionally educates the eye in ways serious artists can applaud. [02:19.11]affix [02:21.04]He affixes a stamp to an envelope. [02:24.46]affordable [02:25.64]This is an affordable risk for the poor people. [02:30.27]aggravate [02:31.87]The financial problem of this company [02:34.52]is further aggravated by the rise in interest rates. [02:39.65]aggregate [02:41.65]The aggregate of all the salaries in the department [02:45.39]is well over four hundred thousand a month. [02:49.54]agony [02:51.13]He lay in agony until the doctor arrived. [02:55.84]agreeable [02:57.52]The music is agreeable to the ear. [03:01.19]aloft [03:03.11]A Saturn rocket hurled Apollo aloft [03:07.54]ample [03:09.35]In addition to foreign-sponsored terrorism, [03:12.15]the United States has an ample history of domestic terrorism. [03:17.77]amplify [03:19.44]The sounds of the guitar are amplified and sent through the speakers. [03:25.76]anew [03:26.71]Let's start anew. [03:29.91]animate [03:31.23]Is the object animate or inanimate? [03:34.93]animated [03:37.11]Her speech was followed by an animated discussion. [03:41.98]anonymous [03:43.69]The results [03:44.61]on which so much depends are often nothing more than a subjective assessment [03:49.91]by some anonymous examiner. [03:53.28]apparatus [03:55.40]Firemen needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning house. [04:00.24]appendix [04:02.76]He has completely lost his appetite since he had his appendix out. [04:08.47]appraisal [04:10.49]His appraisal of the stock is too high. [04:14.58]artery [04:16.56]The Yangtse River is one of the arteries of traffic in China. [04:21.76]artful [04:23.38]She used an artful excuse to get out of doing the work. [04:28.11]aspiration [04:30.42]It is hardly surprising [04:32.37]that the constant friction between grand aspiration [04:35.84]and uninspired reality produces cynicism among graduates. [04:42.49]assault [04:43.97]He got two years' imprisonment for assaulting a police officer. [04:49.16]assert [04:51.10]The old man asserted that the boy lied. [04:55.54]assimilate [04:57.75]The US has assimilated people from Europe. [05:02.28]attendance [05:04.24]The West End measures attendance by calendar year, [05:08.28]as opposed to Broadway's seasons. Day 32 [00:13.09]augment [00:15.12]He has to augment his income by working extra hours. [00:19.95]authoritative [00:21.81]This is information from an authoritative source. [00:27.37]automation [00:29.42]Automation will mean the loss of many jobs in the factory. [00:34.42]bachelor [00:36.22]He remained a bachelor all his life. [00:40.59]ballet [00:42.07]Swan Lake is the name of a famous ballet. [00:46.70]bandage [00:49.03]The nurse bandaged up his sprained ankle. [00:53.10]banknote [00:55.31]The old man got out a big fat wallet stuffed with banknotes. [01:01.10]basement [01:03.14]The toy department is in the basement of the store. [01:07.92]batch [01:09.70]Miss Lee, [01:11.60]this is the first batch of letters to be answered. [01:16.02]beforehand [01:18.06]I know she was coming that afternoon [01:21.13]because she had phoned beforehand to say so. [01:25.14]bias [01:27.01]His birth background biases him against businessmen. [01:32.68]bibliography [01:35.15]If you want to know more about the subject, [01:38.17]you can look up the bibliography. [01:41.57]bilingual [01:43.61]Once intimidated by arguments [01:46.02]that their children would feel more at home in bilingual classes, [01:50.42]and that they might lose their heritage in regular classes. [01:55.27]billboard [01:57.59]The falling billboard gave her a nasty bang on the head. [02:02.51]biography [02:04.82]Liza wanted to surprise James with a thirty-minute video biography [02:10.24]that captured the highlights of his life. [02:14.16]blaze [02:16.16]When the firemen arrived the whole building was blazing. [02:20.88]bless [02:23.01]The priest blessed the people. [02:26.77]blossom [02:28.56]The cherry blossom came out early in Tokyo this year. [02:33.71]blunt [02:35.35]The blunt fact is that he has made the same mistake several times. [02:41.39]boastful [02:43.33]He is boastful of his wealth. [02:46.30]bodily [02:48.72]He is experiencing odd bodily sensations. [02:53.88]brace [02:55.45]He braced his muscles and lifted that heavy suitcase. [03:00.91]bribe [03:02.65]He was accused of bribing a senior bank officer. [03:07.07]bribery [03:09.17]She was found guilty of bribery. [03:13.20]bronze [03:15.48]Bronze is made of copper and tin. [03:18.89]brood [03:20.78]He has his own brood to look after. [03:24.46]brotherly [03:26.58]He is not in love with Jane— [03:29.40]his attitude towards her is brotherly. [03:33.44]browse [03:35.08]I used to browse through a magazine to kill time. [03:39.73]bruise [03:41.44]He was covered in bruises after falling off his bicycle. [03:46.84]brutal [03:48.45]How could I bring myself to tell him the brutal truth [03:52.36]that his son had died in an air crash? [03:56.00]buck [03:57.87]Buck yourself up, [03:59.28]or you'll be late for school. [04:02.29]bud [04:04.00]In the spring, [04:05.58]tiny buds appear on all the trees. [04:09.64]bull [04:12.08]The bulls expect the market to break another record this week. [04:17.05]bulletin [04:19.22]The TV news bulletin reported the outbreak of rioting in that country. [04:25.93]burdensome [04:28.19]Will the extra homework be too burdensome for you? [04:32.96]bureaucracy [04:35.29]In general, [04:36.40]our society is becoming one of giant enterprises directed by a bureaucracy [04:42.44]in which man becomes a small, [04:45.10]well-oiled cog in the machinery. [04:49.06]burial [04:50.62]In view of her popularity, [04:53.23]Diana's burial was a worldwide event. [04:57.60]buzz [04:59.68]The audience buzzed throughout the performance. [05:03.22]bypass [05:05.92]We managed to bypass the shopping center by taking side-streets. [05:11.58]calling [05:14.33]He is a teacher by calling. [05:17.92]captive [05:19.27]He was a captive to her charms. Day 33 [00:13.90]caring [00:15.39]The man's kind, [00:17.05]caring and faithful characteristics were more conspicuous in the collision [00:22.17]withthe“indifferent”“immovable”and “impersonal”nature. [00:28.32]carve [00:29.95]He carved a beautiful statue from(out of) marble. [00:33.92]casualty [00:36.09]The military said it regretted any casualties [00:39.28]but said Baghdad was a war zone and safeguards could not be given. [00:46.35]catastrophe [00:47.71]The earthquake was a terrible catastrophe. [00:52.10]Catholic [00:54.47]The priest favoured sending Catholic children to Catholic schools. [00:59.49]caution [01:01.81]The argument against our developments [01:04.45]based on“lowering standards”should be treated with caution. [01:09.10]cavity [01:11.98]The dentist filled the cavity in my tooth. [01:15.89]celebrity [01:18.42]She well deserves her celebrity. [01:22.01]certainty [01:24.02]England will lose the match— [01:26.19]that is a certainty， [01:28.37]chord [01:30.32]His story strikes the deep chord in the people. [01:35.06]chorus [01:36.72]“Goodmorning!”cried the children in chorus. [01:41.06]circus [01:43.35]The first day of school is always such a circus. [01:47.87]clamp [01:50.16]The police are going to clamp down on [01:52.27]illegal stock exchange activities in the streets. [01:58.22]clarity [01:59.41]Clarity of thinking is of greatest importance in a debate. [02:04.55]clasp [02:06.39]Julia Roberts clasped the Oscar Award in her hands, [02:11.15]as if fearing it would be snatched away. [02:15.39]classified [02:17.60]I can't give you the real name of that guy— [02:20.57]it is classified information. [02:23.70]clearance [02:25.62]There is not much clearance for tall vehicles passing under this bridge. [02:31.85]climax [02:33.53]The climax of the film is a brilliant car chase. [02:38.28]clip [02:40.15]The play was clipped to three hours. [02:44.25]clockwise [02:46.16]You must turn the lid clockwise [02:49.00]if you want to fasten it tightly. [02:52.33]closet [02:53.66]They are closeted in his office. [02:56.81]cluster [02:59.10]There is no town here, [03:01.30]just a cluster of shops and cabins at the end of the highway. [03:05.69]clutch [03:08.19]He clutched at the branch, [03:10.02]but could not reach it. [03:12.24]coherent [03:14.25]The Government lacks a coherent economic policy. [03:19.02]colonize [03:20.82]The English colonized New England in 1620. [03:25.85]comet [03:27.41]A huge comet is approaching the earth [03:31.42]commend [03:33.11]Our shop has always been very highly commended. [03:37.93]commute [03:39.36]Onecanalso“bestressed”withanaccumulation of daily pressures, [03:44.75]such as long commutes in traffic, [03:47.47]a hectic work schedule, [03:49.44]or disagreements with coworkers or family members. [03:54.58]compartment [03:56.79]On the way home we shared our first class [03:59.80]compartment with a group of businessmen [04:03.76]competence [04:05.43]Not everyone has the competence [04:07.57]to learn a foreign language well. [04:11.25]compile [04:13.31]The police have compiled a list of suspects. [04:16.38]complication [04:19.24]The union's demand for higher wages was a complication [04:23.69]that the government had not expected. [04:27.48]composite [04:29.35]The mural was a composite effort of all the children in the class. [04:34.98]confer [04:37.22]The university conferred honorary degrees on two famous scientists. [04:43.32]consecutive [04:44.94]The seven astronauts have a complex and difficult job ahead, [04:49.52]adding two segments to the International Space Station [04:53.00]and conducting four spacewalks on consecutive days. [04:58.32]consensus [05:00.48]The plan was vetoed by the consensus of expert opinion. [05:06.53]consequent [05:08.27]The farmers suffered a severe drought [05:11.12]and there was a consequent shortage of food in the markets. [05:16.11]conserve [05:18.19]We must conserve our strength, [05:20.02]there is a long way left. [05:23.12]constituent [05:25.17]He is still a member of parliament with constituents to represent. [05:30.59]contend [05:32.89]The boxer didn't consider such a small purse worth contending for. [05:38.81]contention [05:41.11]The pay increase is the key point of contention. Day 34 [00:12.96]continuity [00:15.09]This article lacks continuity; [00:17.84]the writer keeps jumping from one subject to another. [00:22.53]contradict [00:24.97]The witnesses' statements contradicted each other [00:28.74]and the facts remained unclear. [00:32.06]conversion [00:34.55]Conversion to gas central heating will save you a lot of money. [00:39.74]convertible [00:42.17]Electricity is convertible into energy. [00:47.23]cooperative [00:49.50]The cooperative movement started in Britain in the 19th century; [00:54.30]cooperative societies set up shops to sell low-priced goods to poor people. [01:01.24]corporate [01:03.46]The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, [01:09.75]off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. [01:14.31]corrode [01:16.27]For such practices, [01:17.38]once taken up, [01:18.65]are likely to become deeply rooted, [01:21.61]to spread, [01:22.47]and corrode one's mind. [01:25.93]corrupt [01:26.74]One corrupt apple corrupts many sound ones. [01:32.39]costume [01:34.25]Her national costume showed [01:36.47]which country she came from. [01:39.18]couch [01:41.61]His letter was couched in conciliatory terms. [01:46.78]counterpart [01:49.16]The sales director phoned her counterpart in the other firm. [01:54.86]courageous [01:57.68]The hot tempers and hopeful disposition [02:00.44]make them more courageous than older men are. [02:05.32]courtesy [02:07.45]You are the one with the power, [02:09.84]thus it behaves you to extend small courtesies [02:13.17]to make your employees more comfortable. [02:17.14]coverage [02:19.38]The press gave a low-key coverage of the scandal. [02:24.01]cradle [02:25.83]The mother rocked the baby to sleep in its cradle. [02:30.74]crowning [02:32.75]Winning the Olympic gold medal [02:34.72]was the crowning moment of her career. [02:38.54]crumble [02:40.67]The bricks slowly crumbled in the long frost. [02:44.49]cubic [02:46.98]This container holds 5 cubic feet. [02:51.17]culminate [02:53.28]Years of intense research work now culminated in success. [02:59.49]daring [03:01.33]There will be three tasks spaced throughout the school year, [03:05.70]and they will test the champions in many different ways, [03:09.49]their magical prowess(威力), [03:11.15]their daring, [03:12.47]their powers of deduction, [03:14.18]and, of course, [03:15.45]their ability to cope with danger. [03:19.05]dazzle [03:21.25]The lights of the car dazzled me. [03:24.52]decimal [03:26.93]One-half, written as a decimal, is 0.5. [03:33.01]defendant [03:35.18]In the trial, the defendant, Hu Changqing, [03:38.96]is accused of committing bribery. [03:42.22]deficiency [03:45.14]Many children in the poor area develop types of deficiency diseases. [03:51.38]definitive [03:53.94]Her book is the definitive work on Milton. [03:58.58]degenerate [04:00.66]If nothing is done to protect the environment, [04:03.96]millions of species that are alive today will have become degenerated. [04:11.27]denote [04:12.72]His angry tone denoted extreme displeasure. [04:15.93]denounce [04:19.09]The president's speech denounced the killing of hostages by the terrorists. [04:26.34]descendant [04:27.89]You are a direct descendant of your parents, [04:31.28]grandparents, [04:32.24]great-grandparents, etc. [04:36.36]descent [04:37.52]Here there's a gradual descent to the sea. [04:42.23]designate [04:44.61]The mark on his shoulder designated the rank of an army officer. [04:50.61]detach [04:52.55]The butcher detached a calf from its mother. [04:57.67]diagnose [04:59.65]Medical experts on the Chinese mainland have found ways in the lab to diagnose SARS. [05:06.73]This has made an early diagnosis of SARS possible. Day 35 [00:12.65]differentiate [00:14.35]This company does not differentiate between men and women [00:18.24]—they employ and pay both equally. [00:22.93]dignity [00:24.41]Work appears as something unnatural, [00:27.45]meaningless and devoid of dignity [00:30.51]as well as of importance. [00:34.47]dilute [00:36.03]The president wanted to dilute the criteria [00:38.95]for an admission into the club. [00:42.83]diploma [00:44.14]He gained a diploma in biology two years before. [00:49.36]directory [00:50.68]There are three Smiths in the directory, [00:53.72]which one are you looking for? [00:57.17]disastrous [00:59.07]Anger is not only inevitable, [01:01.56]it is necessary. [01:03.52]Its absence means indifference, [01:05.88]the most disastrous of all human failings. [01:10.30]discern [01:12.41]It was so dark outside [01:14.09]that I was just able to discern the road in the dark. [01:19.62]disclose [01:20.94]He disclosed the truth [01:22.73]that he had been in prison. [01:25.89]discrepancy [01:28.08]There is a considerable discrepancy [01:30.71]between the two versions of the affair. [01:34.50]discrete [01:35.99]Theword“heart”hasseveral discrete meanings. [01:41.64]discriminate [01:42.91]To treat them differently from adults [01:45.50]is not to discriminate against them [01:47.99]but rather to recognize their special needs. [01:53.13]dismay [01:54.34]Tom looked up at her in black dismay. [01:59.14]dispatch [02:00.37]The parcels were dispatched yesterday. [02:04.86]displace [02:06.12]Coal is to be displaced by natural gas and nuclear power. [02:12.46]disregard [02:13.86]He utterly disregarded my warnings [02:16.58]and met with an accident. [02:19.91]disrupt [02:21.02]Demonstrators succeeded in disrupting the meeting. [02:26.35]dissipate [02:27.80]The mist quickly dissipated as the sun rose. [02:33.01]distinguishable [02:34.63]The letter is so old [02:36.65]that the signature is barely distinguishable. [02:41.19]distort [02:42.43]Anger distorted his face. [02:46.48]distract [02:47.79]She was distracted by the noise outside. [02:53.03]disturbance [02:54.31]During the disturbance that followed, [02:56.53]three Englishmen were hurt. [02:59.97]divine [03:01.31]Do you believe in the divine rights of kings? [03:06.35]dock [03:07.47]We took the children down to the dock [03:09.70]to see the ships. [03:12.81]dogged [03:13.87]I was quite impressed [03:15.58]by her dogged determination to succeed. [03:20.09]domain [03:21.35]Britain conquered many countries [03:23.57]and controlled them as their domain [03:25.51]for political and economic development. [03:29.87]donate [03:31.45]This computer was donated to us by a local firm. [03:36.96]doom [03:38.07]From the start, [03:39.21]the plan was doomed to failure. [03:42.96]drastic [03:44.33]The members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization [03:48.25]are determined to take drastic measures to combat terrorism. [03:53.99]dreadful [03:55.58]I’mafraidit’salladreadful mistake. [04:00.02]dreamy [04:01.38]You led a dreamy existence. [04:05.42]drought [04:06.42]In addition, [04:07.81]difficult as it is to believe, [04:09.63]there are desert fish [04:12.14]which can survive through years of drought [04:14.37]in the form of inactive eggs. [04:18.45]dual [04:19.68]Feng Yuanzheng has a dual role [04:22.28]as an actor and a director. [04:26.11]eclipse [04:27.34]He is eclipsed by his wife, [04:29.73]who is much cleverer [04:31.13]and more amusing than he is. [04:34.71]ecology [04:36.33]The destruction of these big forests [04:38.89]could change the ecology of the area. [04:43.19]electrician [04:44.75]The electric fan doesn’twork, [04:47.05]we must send for an electrician to mend it. [04:51.41]elite [04:52.66]Only the elite were there. [04:56.43]eloquent [04:57.72]Martin LutherKing’seloquent speeches [05:00.22]have moved men throughout the US [05:02.77]to join in the anti-racism movement. Day 36 [00:13.11]embed [00:14.50]The Al Qadda and Taliban fugitives [00:17.55]built themselves a comfortable new network of hideouts [00:21.60]—embedded in rocky mountainsides. [00:26.07]embody [00:27.40]The sculpture embodies the artist’sloveof animals. [00:32.93]enclosure [00:34.94]The peasant keeps a horse in that enclosure. [00:40.13]endurance [00:41.82]Sailing across the Atlantic by oneself [00:45.00]requires great endurance. [00:48.93]enlighten [00:50.44]Listen to both sides [00:52.49]and you will be enlightened. [00:56.05]ensue [00:57.56]The meeting broke up in confusion [01:00.05]and fighting ensued. [01:03.43]entrust [01:05.18]Before going abroad, [01:06.98]I entrusted all my jewellery [01:08.82]to the safety deposit box in a bank. [01:13.07]envisage [01:14.69]When do you envisage [01:16.70]being able to pay back the money? [01:20.58]eradicate [01:21.57]Their goal was to eradicate poverty. [01:26.39]erosion [01:28.10]The President was facing [01:29.72]a very significant erosion of public support. [01:34.88]erupt [01:36.21]The Vancouver delegation erupted in cheering and hooting [01:40.78]as IOC president Jacques Rogge [01:43.69]announced the result of the vote. [01:47.60]escort [01:49.16]He was escorted like a head of state [01:52.01]to a five-star hotel in the center of the city [01:55.24]and led into a dark room. [01:59.33]ethnic [02:00.38]Helen majored in ethnic art three years ago, [02:04.44]but now she is a singer. [02:08.22]evacuate [02:09.61]The children were evacuated to the country [02:12.54]when the city was being bombed. [02:16.54]evaporate [02:18.25]Wet pavements soon dry [02:20.50]when there is wind or sunshine to evaporate the water. [02:26.26]execution [02:27.87]His original idea was good, [02:30.51]but his execution of the scheme was disastrous. [02:36.05]exempt [02:37.32]Children under 16 are exempt from prescription charges. [02:43.16]exile [02:44.95]There were many French exiles in England after the Revolution. [02:50.81]expertise [02:52.59]Customers will be impressed [02:55.11]by the expertise of our highly trained employees. [03:00.01]feat [03:01.48]They performed feats of daring for the audience. [03:06.57]federation [03:08.53]Chinese football federation official Zhu [03:12.24]was reported as saying on Spanish news agency EFE. [03:17.20]“Thearrival of Real Madrid is a privilege for Chinesefans.” [03:24.04]fellowship [03:25.68]I want to promote good fellowship with my workmates. [03:31.21]feminine [03:32.80]Lily has a room decorated in feminine pinks. [03:38.85]filling [03:40.43]The filling has come out of my teeth. [03:44.84]finite [03:46.16]We must reserve energy [03:47.97]because the natural resources of the earth are finite. [03:53.41]fitting [03:54.64]I am going for a fitting on Tuesday. [03:59.38]fixture [04:00.73]The price of the house [04:02.43]included many existing fixtures and fittings [04:05.70]that were not to our taste. [04:09.44]flank [04:10.89]The street was flanked with colour lights, [04:13.67]and it looks very beautiful. [04:17.31]flare [04:18.57]The match flared in the darkness. [04:23.19]flatter [04:24.57]I was very flattered by your invitation [04:27.30]to speak at the conference. Day 37 [00:12.56]fling [00:14.29]The sun had to race through the clouds. [00:17.29]The clouds flung every obstacle in his way. [00:20.78]He dashed through them. [00:24.69]flutter [00:25.92]Her arms rose, [00:27.33]fell and fluttered with the rhythm of the song. [00:32.13]foam [00:33.48]The sick dog foamed at the mouth. [00:37.47]foil [00:38.87]Her sparkling jewellery [00:40.63]served as the perfect foil [00:42.42]for her fine complexion. [00:46.26]foremost [00:47.51]There was none who would be foremost [00:50.88]to lead such dire attack. [00:54.52]formulate [00:55.90]It is very important for a plant [00:58.32]to formulate their production process. [01:02.22]foresight [01:03.56]The couple had the foresight [01:05.28]to plan their retirement wisely. [01:08.34]foretell [01:09.60]He can foretell the futures from the stars. [01:14.37]forthcoming [01:15.92]You have not made it clear [01:17.78]whether financial help will be forthcoming. [01:22.21]forum [01:23.87]Talks at the Yan'an Forum on Literature and Art [01:29.65]fossil [01:30.56]The fossil may be over 2 million years old. [01:35.54]foster [01:37.04]People who can not have a baby of their own [01:40.17]sometimes foster a child. [01:43.79]foul [01:45.16]It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest. [01:50.00]fracture [01:51.64]He had several injuries, [01:53.47]including three fractures. [01:57.17]frantic [01:58.38]The child's parents were frantic [02:00.50]when she did not return home on time. [02:04.80]fringe [02:05.97]One of the fringe benefits of this job [02:08.35]is free health insurance. [02:11.76]furious [02:13.24]She was almost inexpressibly sad [02:16.52]and furious at the Taliban. [02:19.76]fury [02:21.46]He flew into fury [02:22.66]when I said I couldn't help him. [02:26.66]fusion [02:27.92]Brass is the fusion of copper and zinc. [02:32.88]gasp [02:34.08]The old lady kept gasping for breath [02:36.92]after climbing up the fifth floor. [02:40.96]gauge [02:42.37]One way of gauging the success of a party [02:44.66]is by the noise meter. [02:46.36]The louder the party is, [02:48.40]the more happenings they are, [02:50.36]and the more fun people are having. [02:54.44]gigantic [02:55.97]Emperors built gigantic tombs [02:58.68]for themselves and their families [03:00.71]before their death hoping that [03:02.75]they could come back to life. [03:06.21]gleam [03:07.34]For now, [03:08.50]the subject of their research [03:10.09]is little more than a stack of gleaming chips [03:13.33]tucked away in a laboratory drawer. [03:17.62]globalize [03:19.09]The IMF supports globalization [03:21.88]and encourages all countries to globalize [03:26.76]gloom [03:28.40]In the gathering gloom [03:30.03]it was hard to see anything distinctly. [03:34.21]gracious [03:35.76]She was the most gracious hostess [03:37.98]I've ever known. [03:39.71]graphic [03:41.30]She kept telling us about her operation, [03:44.22]in the most graphic detail. [03:47.93]grease [03:49.30]Please removed the grease on the table [03:51.46]with a paper towel. Day 38 [00:12.91]grim [00:13.97]The survey painted a grim picture [00:16.52]of Britain's youth with smoking, [00:18.88]drinking and obesity commonplace. [00:23.90]grin [00:25.40]His sly grin indicated [00:27.45]that he knew about the secret. [00:30.91]groan [00:32.25]After the building collapsed, [00:34.30]groans could be heard from people [00:36.41]trapped in the rubble. [00:39.43]guardian [00:40.82]A minister or priest [00:42.53]is considered a guardian of faith. [00:46.33]hail [00:47.91]The people lined the streets [00:49.52]to hail the returning heroes. [00:53.51]hairy [00:54.95]He has a hairy chest. [00:58.65]handbook [00:59.94]The computer came with a handbook; [01:02.59]but David still could not figure out [01:04.94]how to turn it on. [01:07.92]handicap [01:09.57]In cases of severe mental handicap, [01:12.70]constant supervision is recommended. [01:17.16]handicraft [01:19.04]The place is known for its handicraft products. [01:24.30]heir [01:25.57]When David dies, [01:27.10]his property will be split among his heirs. [01:31.84]hemisphere [01:33.27]The Northern Hemisphere [01:35.12]is the part of the world north of the equator, [01:38.23]and the Southern Hemisphere [01:39.66]is south of the equator. [01:43.27]henceforth [01:44.78]The memo said, [01:46.46]“Henceforth, [01:47.91]all salary raises must be approved by the president.” [01:53.30]heritage [01:54.70]These ancient buildings [01:56.52]are part of the national heritage. [02:00.49]hesitant [02:01.98]I'm very hesitant about offering her advice. [02:07.18]hierarchy [02:09.06]There is a hierarchy [02:10.83]in the classification of all living creatures. [02:15.32]hinge [02:16.99]The door swings on its hinges. [02:21.46]hop [02:22.79]He had hurt his left foot [02:24.80]and had to hop along. [02:28.08]hostage [02:29.83]The bandits demanded [02:31.61]that one of the travelers [02:32.92]should stay with them as a hostage. [02:36.32]hotly [02:38.00]The United States hotly denied the newspaper reports. [02:44.18]hover [02:45.48]He hovered about outside, [02:47.83]too afraid to go in. [02:51.29]hug [02:53.05]The couple hugged each other [02:54.79]when they met at the airport. [02:58.50]humanism [03:00.09]Her book captures the quintessence [03:02.42]of Renaissance humanism. [03:06.13]humidity [03:08.00]The house is not comfortable tonight [03:10.06]because of the high humidity. [03:13.86]hysterical [03:15.85]Did you hear the hysterical shouting [03:18.46]and crying last night? [03:21.92]identification [03:24.26]The identification of the fingerprints [03:26.84]was quickly done. [03:30.02]illicit [03:31.68]He makes a lot of money [03:33.37]by traffic illicit merchandise. [03:37.75]illusion [03:38.97]We must look beyond illusions and assumptions [03:42.23]and try to discover what is missing. [03:46.61]Imitation [03:48.20]That's not an original Rembrandt, [03:50.76]it is an imitation. [03:54.19]Immunize [03:55.80]All students are routinely immunized [03:58.56]against German measles, [04:00.26]so they have the immunity to the infection. [04:05.09]implicit [04:06.66]This leads to a very implicit comparison. [04:12.22]imprison [04:13.72]He has been imprisoned again. [04:16.23]It seems his destiny is to spend up his life in jail. [04:22.39]inborn [04:23.76]Her love of painting was inborn. [04:28.05]inclusive [04:29.60]It is harder for a family philanthropy foundation [04:33.68]to become inclusive, [04:35.48]because the family doesn't want to [04:37.61]give up its power. [04:40.69]incorporate [04:42.35]The new car design [04:44.46]incorporates all the latest safety features. [04:49.28]incur [04:50.72]The final rewards will more than compensate [04:54.25]for any loss you may incur. [04:58.11]inertia [04:59.76]Because of the sheer inertia of the system, [05:03.11]many badly needed reforms were never introduced. [05:08.70]inflict [05:10.22]I try very hard not to inflict my values on them. [05:16.73]inhabit [05:17.98]It is an island inhabited only by birds. [05:23.62]inhibit [05:24.79]Shyness inhibited him from speaking. Day 39 [00:11.83]inject [00:13.48]With the arrival of the new young staff, [00:16.27]we hope to inject new life into our business. [00:20.74]inland [00:22.60]We went twenty kilometers inland, [00:25.28]up the river. [00:27.79]innovation [00:29.35]The mass movement for technical innovation [00:32.28]is vigorously forgoing ahead. [00:36.55]innumerable [00:38.07]In the universe, [00:39.27]there are innumerable stars [00:41.26]and other cosmic substances. [00:45.02]instrumental [00:46.54]Our artistic director was instrumental [00:49.79]in persuading the orchestra [00:51.64]to come and play for us. [00:54.65]insulate [00:56.17]Many houses could be warmer [00:58.03]if they were insulated so that the heat is not lost. [01:03.25]intact [01:04.59]Despite his misfortunes, [01:06.50]his faith and optimism remained intact. [01:11.54]intellect [01:12.95]Intellect distinguishes humans from other animals. [01:18.33]interactive [01:19.86]The psychotherapy is carried out [01:22.53]in small interactive groups. [01:26.38]intersection [01:27.77]Bridges are used to avoid the intersection [01:30.97]of a railroad and a highway. [01:34.84]intolerant [01:36.41]She's too intolerant to work well [01:39.24]with other people. [01:41.93]intrigue [01:43.48]There is too much intrigue and gossip in my job, [01:46.94]so I am going to quit. [01:50.33]invaluable [01:52.18]Good health is an invaluable blessing. [01:56.56]invert [01:57.99]Interested in inverting the pyramid in your operation? [02:02.19]Here are some tips. [02:05.49]irony [02:06.67]He inherited a fortune but died a month later; [02:10.82]one of life's little ironies. [02:14.97]irregular [02:16.61]Braces straightened the child's irregular teeth. [02:21.81]irreplaceable [02:22.88]He has an irreplaceable antique vase, [02:26.34]the only one of its kind. [02:29.66]irrespective [02:31.40]They send information every day, [02:34.01]irrespective of whether it's useful or not. [02:38.81]irrigation [02:40.54]The water used for irrigation [02:42.58]was piped in from the mountains. [02:46.51]isolation [02:47.92]The prisoner had been kept in isolation for two days. [02:53.32]ivory [02:54.61]A university student taking a part-time job, [02:57.99]in the words of some, [02:59.52]is walking out of the ivory tower. [03:03.86]jealousy [03:05.37]She was consumed with jealousy. [03:09.43]junk [03:10.44]You read too much junk. [03:13.51]kit [03:14.83]They marched twenty miles in full kit. [03:19.11]knit [03:20.07]I will knit a scarf for my husband. [03:23.09]He will surely love it. [03:26.13]knob [03:26.98]This machine has lots of knobs on it. [03:29.55]Which one starts it? [03:32.50]landmark [03:33.72]The Statue of Liberty [03:35.38]is one of New York's landmarks. [03:38.82]latitude [03:40.49]Severe low temperatures vary with latitude, [03:43.97]elevation, [03:45.03]and distance from the ocean. [03:48.83]lawful [03:50.03]We shall use all lawful means [03:52.41]to obtain our demands. [03:55.91]layman [03:57.20]Doctors often confuse laymen with their jargon. [04:02.38]legend [04:03.35]Pele, [04:04.83]Maradonna and other footballing legends [04:07.81]have become household figures. [04:11.61]legislative [04:12.95]If the Administration [04:14.72]won't take the legislative initiative, [04:17.43]Congress should help [04:18.83]to begin fashioning conservation measures. [04:23.33]legitimate [04:24.79]Legitimate business transactions [04:27.03]are under the protection of the law. [04:30.86]lever [04:32.14]This latest incident may be the lever needed [04:35.30]to change government policy. [04:38.71]likelihood [04:40.03]Do you think there is any likelihood [04:42.25]of his agreeing to it? [04:44.31]limp [04:45.47]The injured footballer limped slowly off the field. [04:50.04]liner [04:51.73]The liner of this dress is made of silk. [04:56.07]literacy [04:57.24]We are planning to make a survey of economic literacy. [05:02.37]litter [05:03.68]The litter in some holiday resorts [05:06.11]really makes people feel disgusted. [05:10.64]lofty [05:11.76]The garden was surrounded by lofty walls. [05:16.06]longitude [05:17.81]By agreement, [05:19.11]the longitude passing through Greenwich Observatory [05:22.53]is called the prime meridian. [05:26.45]lounge [05:27.73]Ronaldo had to lounge his days off in agony [05:31.32]when he was wounded [05:32.46]in a bloody football match with Juventus. [05:36.89]lunar [05:38.39]Last week we witnessed the first lunar eclipse [05:41.23]in the new century. [05:42.37]It was memorable. [05:45.55]magnitude [05:46.93]No one is yet able to estimate the magnitude of the loss. [05:52.74]majesty [05:54.08]Their Majesties have arrived. [05:58.24]malicious [05:59.48]She spread malicious gossip about me. [06:03.64]managerial [06:05.43]My boss doesn't have any managerial skills. [06:10.45]maneuver [06:12.12]She started her car [06:13.81]and maneuvered out of the narrow lane. [06:17.86]manuscript [06:19.35]Her poems are still in manuscript. [06:23.81]marble [06:25.06]Marble, [06:26.19]because of its beauty and hardness, [06:28.22]is often used to build things meant to last. [06:33.38]marginal [06:34.63]The other alternatives are attractive in theory [06:37.99]but in practice are either impractical [06:40.79]or offer only marginal improvements. Day 40 [00:13.01]marshal [00:14.57]It is often said a marshal is made [00:17.43]on the white bones of thousands of average soldiers. [00:22.58]masculine [00:24.16]It is masculine when one faces life's challenges [00:27.81]very bravely and never yields to them. [00:32.69]masterful [00:34.21]To fit this post, [00:35.91]he must be a masterful person. [00:39.69]masterpiece [00:41.63]The famous French writer Dumas Sr. once wrote [00:45.30]that Dumas Jr. was his masterpiece. [00:50.16]maximize [00:51.88]We should maximize our work efficiency. [00:56.69]measurable [00:58.20]We are within a measurable distance of success. [01:03.75]medieval [01:05.27]Jeffery Chaucer is a medieval poet of Britain, [01:08.71]considered by the British people [01:10.86]as“thefather of poetry”. [01:15.20]melody [01:16.66]Thesong“Happy birthdaytoyou” [01:19.97] is so simple in melody and lyric [01:22.92]that children as young as three [01:25.11]can sing it without hesitation. [01:29.31]menace [01:31.07]These weapons are a menace to world peace. [01:35.97]messenger [01:37.56]Though taking no secret missions, [01:39.98]these artists have actually become messengers [01:43.18]between the two countries. [01:46.91]migrant [01:48.14]In Beijing there are 2.5 million migrant workers [01:52.56]who wander in the streets looking for odd jobs. [01:57.79]militant [01:59.55]The strikers were in a militant mood. [02:04.25]milky [02:05.47]A milky substance can be obtained from this plant. [02:10.65]millionaire [02:12.21]Only a millionaire could afford these prices. [02:17.65]minibus [02:19.20]He bought a twelve-passenger minibus. [02:24.15]minimal [02:25.61]We stayed with friends, [02:27.38]so our expenses were minimal. [02:31.08]misery [02:32.45]One who hasn't suffered any misery in his life [02:35.67]will not mature quickly enough. [02:39.82]misguide [02:41.48]He also says that FIFA's insistence [02:44.96]that referees should retire at age forty-five. [02:48.16]may be misguided. [02:51.47]mobilise/-ize [02:53.28]They are mobilizing their supporters [02:55.70]to vote at the election. [02:59.18]mock [03:00.57]He made us laugh [03:01.95]by mocking the way the teacher spoke. [03:06.46]moderator [03:07.77]We do not have a moderator [03:09.94]in this panel discussion. [03:13.82]module [03:15.26]My desk is my command module. [03:19.67]momentary [03:21.26]Her feeling of fear was only momentary; [03:24.64]it soon passed. [03:28.22]momentum [03:29.74]We must admit the hard fact [03:32.04]that there is skepticism as to [03:34.20]whether the momentum [03:35.40]for the anti-corruption campaign [03:37.13]can last long enough to bring about real change. [03:42.80]monopoly [03:44.34]The influence of mass media [03:46.44]has made new technical terms [03:48.62]no longer the monopoly of the specialists. [03:53.95]monster [03:55.58]Do you believe in the Loch Ness monster? [04:00.15]mortal [04:01.65]All human beings are mortal. [04:06.02]mortgage [04:07.51]In order to start my new firm, [04:09.91]I had to mortgage my house for the loan. [04:14.30]motel [04:15.80][In the US people driving over long distances [04:19.58]like to spend their nights in motels, [04:22.33]because their cars can be serviced there. [04:26.53]multilateral [04:28.49]China has conducted fruitful diplomatic activities [04:32.31]in both bilateral and multilateral contexts. [04:38.37]multitude [04:39.90]Vast multitudes of birds visit this lake in spring. [04:46.06]murmur [04:47.46]The river is flowing peacefully, [04:49.78]as if murmuring a never ending story. [04:55.56]muscular [04:57.11]He wished he was more muscular [04:59.37]anddidn’thavesuchaflatchest. [05:04.41]mutter [05:05.73]We heard the man muttering [05:07.96]something as he walked away. [05:12.14]narrative [05:13.63]The astronaut gave a narrative [05:16.64]of her strange experience in space. [05:20.99]necessitate [05:22.54]The increase in population [05:25.05]necessitate a great food supply. [05:29.77]neglectful [05:31.48]You become neglecful at your peril. [05:36.29]negotiable [05:37.89]The price is negotiable. [05:41.96]neutralize [05:43.71]Rising prices tend to neutralize increased wages. [05:49.86]nickel [05:51.08]To buy that pudding, [05:52.85]the poor old gentlemen counted out dimes, [05:55.99]nickels and cents. [05:59.69]nickname [06:01.47]As he was always cheerful [06:03.59]he had the nickname“smiler”. [06:07.68]nominal [06:09.28]In constitutional monarchy, [06:11.72]the king and the queen are only nominal. [06:16.82]nominate [06:18.42]The prime minister [06:19.80]has nominated the former defense minister [06:22.35]as the new foreign minister. [06:26.31]nonetheless [06:28.25]It is not cheap [06:29.93]but I think we should buy it nonetheless. [06:34.29]norm [06:35.68]There’saproduction norm below [06:37.72]which each worker must not fall. [06:42.18]normalize [06:44.14]After a period of international tension, [06:47.27]the two countries are now [06:48.98]trying to normalize relations with each other. [06:53.74]notation [06:55.62]He made a notation on the margin of the paper. [07:00.84]notwithstanding [07:02.78]Language difficulties notwithstanding, [07:06.19]he soon grew to love the country and its people. Day 41 [00:12.12]novelty [00:14.03]Cars were a novelty in 1900 [00:17.16]but now hundreds of millions of people [00:20.33]drive them every day. [00:23.70]numerical [00:25.66]You have good numerical ability. [00:30.18]nurture [00:31.53]I know how she met my father there, [00:34.40]and how they nurtured a trolley-car courtship [00:37.80]through those difficult times. [00:41.41]oath [00:42.74]Government employees swear an oath [00:45.24]not to reveal official secrets. [00:49.40]odo(u)r [00:50.56]An odour of corruption hangs about him. [00:55.29]offset [00:56.82]He has to offset his small salary by freelance work. [01:02.81]onward(s) [01:05.33]In life's earnest battle they only prevail, [01:08.80]who daily march onward and never say fail. [01:13.90]operative [01:15.49]The station will be operative again in January. [01:20.67]optimism [01:22.03]He was still full of optimism for the future [01:25.34]despite his many problems. [01:29.39]optimum [01:30.68]Our country is enjoying [01:32.47]optimum economic conditions. [01:36.61]orient [01:37.70]Our firm is oriented [01:39.41]towards the export side of the business. [01:42.96]oriental [01:44.57]The mysterious ancient oriental culture [01:47.55]has been appealing to the Westerners for ages. [01:51.99]orientation [01:53.91]The winding trail caused the hikers [01:56.29]to lose their orientation. [01:59.88]ornament [02:01.40]The Christmas tree [02:02.71]was decorated with shining ornaments [02:04.98]such as colored lights and glass balls. [02:09.43]outbreak [02:10.76]Since the outbreak of the Iraq war, [02:13.28]people have generally been concerned [02:15.67]about the impact of the war [02:17.32]on the international energy situation. [02:21.90]outfit [02:23.16]She bought a new outfit [02:24.69]for her daughter's wedding. [02:27.64]outgoing [02:29.11]She has an outgoing and likable personality. [02:33.99]overflow [02:35.37]The audience easily overflowed the small theatre. [02:40.76]overhear [02:42.08]I overheard his saying he was going to France. [02:47.27]oversee [02:48.58]An independent moderator [02:50.63]should be appointed to oversee the negotiations. [02:55.50]overthrow [02:57.18]The rebels tried to overthrow the government [03:01.69]overtime [03:03.33]When you work overtime, [03:04.89]you usually get paid double. [03:08.50]paralyze/-yse [03:09.86]The disease paralyzed the poor girl [03:12.13]only at the age of five. [03:15.87]partition [03:17.39]I could hear what he was saying [03:19.06]on the phone through the partition. [03:22.73]pasture [03:24.13]When they first migrated to the new land, [03:26.81]they met with the great pasture. [03:30.61]patent [03:31.85]She applied for a patent on her new invention. [03:36.74]pave [03:37.93]Their experiments paved the way for future research. [03:42.75]pearl [03:43.87]Pearls of dew glistened on the grass. [03:48.46]pedal [03:49.65]You must manage [03:50.92]to pedal your bicycle up the slope. [03:54.84]peel [03:56.02]The label will peel off if you soak it in water. [04:01.04]peg [04:02.23]The wooden pegs [04:03.57]that held it together could be removed. [04:07.97]pendulum [04:09.14]I bought a pendulum clock. [04:13.29]perfection [04:14.34]As an actress, [04:15.66]she is perfection itself. [04:19.32]perfume [04:20.73]I even smelled the fragrance of Joy, [04:23.41]her favourite perfume. [04:26.83]periodic [04:28.05]The house was comfortable; [04:29.46]they didn't want to be periodic. [04:33.79]perish [04:35.18]Man will go down into the pit, [04:37.03]and all his thoughts will perish. [04:40.98]permissible [04:42.42]Delay is not permissible, [04:44.44]even for a single day. [04:47.70]persuasive [04:49.43]He made a persuasive argument. [04:53.12]pest [04:54.86]Stores of grain are frequently attacked by pests, [04:58.51]especially rats. [05:01.30]petition [05:02.62]Hundreds of local residents [05:04.46]signed a petition [05:05.89]against closing the swimming-pool. [05:09.67]petty [05:10.95]Our difficulties seem petty [05:12.89]when compared to those of people [05:14.87]who never get enough to eat. [05:18.21]pirate [05:19.77]Do you know there were many pirates [05:21.68]in ancient years? Day 42 [00:12.81]plague [00:14.16]Millions of people died in the terrible plague [00:17.32]which was called“black death”. [00:20.95]plaster [00:22.61]The plaster will have to dry out [00:24.87]before you can paint the room. [00:28.33]plateau [00:29.97]After a period of rapid inflation, [00:32.67]prices have now reached a plateau. [00:37.11]plea [00:38.35]He was deaf to her pleas. [00:42.17]plead [00:43.89]They asked him to pay for the damage [00:46.19]but he pleaded poverty. [00:49.51]poke [00:50.98]Poke two holes in the sack [00:53.13]so you can see through it. [00:56.43]pope [00:57.61]The Pope holds the highest position [00:59.95]of the Roman Catholic Church. [01:03.64]portray [01:05.24]She sought to portray herself [01:07.34]as a champion of woman. [01:10.88]posture [01:12.54]The artist asked his model [01:14.29]to take a reclining posture. [01:18.10]practicable [01:19.75]His scheme is practicable. [01:23.54]preach [01:25.00]She preached economy [01:26.34]as the best means of solving the crises. [01:30.30]premature [01:31.99]A fire in the gallery caused [01:34.51]the premature closing of the exhibition. [01:38.97]premium [01:40.37]A premium of 2% [01:42.51]is paid on long-term investments. [01:46.89]presidential [01:48.51]The Democratic Party [01:50.19]will win the Presidential election next time. [01:55.16]pretext [01:56.65]They came to the house [01:58.11]on the pretext of helping the poor, [02:00.30]but actually they wanted to advertise their products. [02:05.66]probability [02:07.64]There is little probability [02:09.38]of reaching San Francisco tonight. [02:13.67]proceedings [02:15.54]The necessary proceedings [02:17.29]have been begun for the combining of the two firms. [02:22.50]profitable [02:24.10]Good looks are a more profitable commodity [02:27.35]in Hollywood than talent and hard work. [02:32.55]promising [02:34.08]The results of the first experiments [02:36.23]are very promising. [02:39.38]prophesy [02:41.02]They prophesied correctly [02:43.64]that the Conservatives would win the election. [02:48.08]proposition [02:50.15]If you are not officially cast [02:52.41]in a management role of your organization, [02:55.03]taking independent action [02:57.07]can be a scary proposition. [03:01.18]prospective [03:03.26]We have achieved the prospective results. [03:07.95]proximity [03:09.68]The restaurant benefits [03:11.06]from its proximity to several cinemas. [03:15.05]publicize [03:16.99]They publicized the new regulation [03:19.04]as best as they could. [03:22.56]purify [03:24.77]Now this water from the sewage system [03:27.49]is passing through special mud to be purified. [03:32.77]purity [03:34.95]The purity of his English [03:36.81]has made us forget he is a foreigner. [03:40.53]queer [03:41.90]A queer expression is on his face. [03:46.73]quiver [03:47.91]The bridge quivered as the truck crossed it. [03:52.47]racket [03:53.94]Police suspected him of being in on the racket. [03:59.43]rating [04:01.13]BlueFunk’snewhit [04:03.10]has had good ratings in the charts. [04:07.73]reap [04:08.93]He reaped fame from his many inventions. [04:13.90]recipient [04:15.51]If you are taking up the collection, [04:17.85]you can ease the situation [04:19.93]by asking only those [04:22.17]who really know the recipient to participate. [04:26.71]reciprocal [04:28.47]The two nations signed a reciprocal trade agreement. [04:33.96]recite [04:35.38]Don’tencourage him; [04:37.21]or he will recite the whole family history! [04:42.03]reckless [04:43.57]He is reckless of his own safety; [04:46.03]so I worry about him. [04:49.54]reclaim [04:51.12]The former president returned to his company [04:53.81]and reclaimed his power. [04:57.50]recur [04:59.29]Old memories constantly recurred to him. [05:04.09]recycle [05:06.16]It is becoming more difficult [05:07.98]to recycle the money siphoned off on the West. [05:13.40]redundant [05:15.02]Many jobs and labor workers [05:16.94]are made redundant by automation. [05:21.44]referee [05:23.31]The head teacher often acts as a referee for his pupils. [05:29.26]regrettably [05:31.12]Regrettably, the experiment ended in failure. [05:36.59]relay [05:37.92]The pop festival was relayed [05:40.05]all around the country. Day 43 [00:12.48]reliance [00:13.95]Do you know that [00:15.34]reliance on drugs is bad for your health? [00:19.74]remainder [00:21.32]Twenty people came in [00:23.09]and the remainder stayed outside. [00:26.96]renowned [00:28.60]Swiss watches are renowned [00:30.71]for their excellence. [00:33.84]repay [00:35.10]When will you repay him [00:36.68]the $500 he lent you? [00:40.51]repression [00:42.20]He felt that [00:43.16]much unhappiness was due to repression. [00:47.51]repressive [00:49.31]Parliament condemned the repressive measures [00:52.22]taken by the police. [00:55.61]resent [00:56.47]She resented his being late [00:58.67]for such an important date. [01:01.87]reside [01:03.54]The legal right of broadcasting this film [01:06.40]resides only in China Central Television. [01:11.49]residential [01:13.03]The zoning commission designed the district [01:15.84]to be a comprehensive business and residential zone. [01:21.29]restructure [01:22.88]He has pursued McDonald's for seven years [01:26.58]to restructure itself and [01:28.73]either to sell or borrow against its estimated [01:31.65]$46 billion of real estate. [01:36.30]resultant [01:38.09]A resultant sit-down strike began [01:40.83]because of the poor conditions. [01:44.50]retention [01:46.12]Retention of these territories [01:48.36]became a sacred national cause. [01:52.57]revolve [01:54.09]The wheel is revolving about its axis. [01:59.00]rig [02:00.19]The newspaper claimed that [02:01.77]the election was rigged. [02:05.15]rigorous [02:06.28]The new cars are given [02:07.80]rigorous safety checks in the factory. [02:12.02]rim [02:13.67]The basketball rimmed the basket [02:15.89]and fell to the floor. [02:18.98]ritual [02:20.68]Although corporate cultures vary [02:22.94]from business to business [02:24.42]and even from region to region, [02:27.30]the exchange of daily greetings is a ritual everywhere. [02:32.41]romance [02:33.65]The film Roman Holiday is a romance [02:36.95]between a princess and a journalist. [02:40.53]rot [02:42.15]The ripe fruit began to rot [02:43.85]when no one came to pick it. [02:46.77]rotary [02:48.57]The teacher let us watch [02:50.03]the rotary movement of blades. [02:53.69]royalty [02:55.34]The royalty will attend the ceremony, [02:58.05]so there must be a group of reporters. [03:01.52]rupture [03:03.56]He will rupture a muscle [03:05.31]if he goes on dancing like that! [03:09.01]sacred [03:10.20]She considered it a sacred duty [03:12.79]to fulfill her dead father's wishes. [03:16.73]safeguard [03:18.46]Keeping clean is an effective safeguard against illness. [03:23.71]salute [03:25.64]The officer saluted [03:26.78]as the soldiers marched past. [03:30.47]salvation [03:32.35]I get so depressed about life; [03:34.62]work is my salvation. [03:38.06]saturate [03:40.04]We lay on the beach, [03:41.52]saturated in sunshine. [03:45.22]savage [03:46.51]The poor young man received a savage beating [03:49.63]from the thugs. [03:52.29]scent [03:53.76]Rose scent has a calming effect [03:56.42]on the heart rate, [03:58.02]while a lemon scent stimulates the heart [04:00.49]and also improves task performance. [04:05.22]scrap [04:06.56]There is not a scrap of truth in the claim. [04:10.93]scrub [04:12.58]We wanted to go for a picnic, [04:14.98]but we had to scrub it because of the rain. [04:19.50]sculpture [04:21.23]She was attracted [04:22.76]by an interesting abstract sculpture. [04:26.67]segregate [04:28.61]The two groups of fans [04:30.38]must be segregated in the stadium. [04:34.47]sensation [04:35.76]The patient has very little sensation left in the right leg. [04:41.98]sensual [04:43.30]For many people, [04:44.70]eating chocolate is a very sensual experience. [04:49.16]serial [04:51.05]Our new serial thriller [04:53.12]begins at 7:30 this evening. [04:57.03]shabby [04:59.14]You looks rather shabby [05:01.75]in those shabby old clothes. [05:05.61]shaft [05:07.59]The Washington Monument is a hollow shaft [05:10.26]without a break in its surface [05:12.34]except for the tiny entrance. [05:16.30]shaky [05:17.50]The table is shaky [05:19.62]because the braces are loose. [05:23.04]shepherd [05:24.53]The shepherd tended the flock. [05:28.24]shiny [05:29.28]There were pearls of dew [05:31.21]on the shiny leaves. [05:33.70]shipment [05:35.68]The damaged shipment will be returned tomorrow. [05:40.20]shuttle [05:42.59]The explosion of the Challenger space shuttle [05:45.34]and the Russian nuclear accident at Chernobyl [05:49.15]drive home the human quality of technology. [05:54.14]simplistic [05:56.05]It's a rather simplistic assessment of the complex situation. [06:01.58]simultaneous [06:04.20]All the people in the audience [06:06.30]burst into simultaneous applause. [06:11.10]sip [06:12.06]Have a sip of this tea to see if you like it. [06:17.26]situated [06:18.81]Beijing is situated in the north of China. [06:23.98]skeleton [06:25.64]The medical students [06:27.34]are studying the structure of the skeleton [06:30.04]with the teacher's help. [06:32.98]slack [06:34.93]Shopkeepers consider that trade is slack [06:37.79]when they have only a few customers. [06:41.80]slash [06:43.65]We slashed our way through the jungle with long knives. [06:48.43]slaughter [06:50.20]We were patriots [06:51.78]and we wanted to see an end to the slaughter [06:54.61]so that our soldiers could come home. [06:58.52]slogan [07:00.55]Shouting slogans alone will never get things done. [07:05.43]slot [07:07.08]He put a 10 pence coin in the slot. [07:12.35]smuggle [07:14.05]Among other reasons, [07:15.63]smuggling is prohibited [07:17.50]because it will make countries suffer losses in customs duties. [07:23.91]snack [07:25.22]Snack bars have become a familiar sight in big cities [07:29.04]and they are young people's favorites. [07:32.73]sneak [07:34.58]He ran up huge hotel bills [07:37.13]and then sneaked out without paying. [07:40.89]sober [07:42.53]Scientists say the sober person [07:45.52]does not take the same risks and, [07:47.43]to some extent, [07:49.61]can avoid dangers and risks. [07:52.89]socialize [07:55.39]Here at this school [07:57.09]we make an effort to socialize these young offenders. [08:01.95]sociology [08:04.21]Sociology deals with the facts of crime, [08:07.27]poverty, [08:08.45]marriage, [08:09.51]divorce, [08:10.69]the church, [08:11.63]the school, etc. [08:14.44]solidarity [08:16.67]“Wemustshowsolidarity with the strikers,” [08:20.53]declared the student leaders. [08:23.27]solitary [08:25.36]One solitary tree grew on the mountainside. [08:29.84]solo [08:31.60]She wanted to fly solo across the Atlantic. [08:36.00]soluble [08:38.07]Sugar is soluble in water. Day 44 [00:12.77]sovereign [00:14.42]The English sovereign reigns, [00:16.61]but does not govern. [00:18.76]speciality [00:20.52]Her speciality is medieval history. [00:26.03]specialization [00:28.32]But specialization was only one of a series of related developments in science [00:34.58]affecting the process of communication. [00:38.55]spectacle [00:40.85]The sunrise seen from the top of Mount Tai was a tremendous spectacle. [00:47.73]spiral [00:49.11]A snail's shell is spiral in form. [00:53.91]splash [00:55.88]Don't splash me; [00:57.40]I don't want to get wet with all these clothes on. [01:02.18]sponge [01:04.40]I'll sponge that jacket for you— [01:06.77]there are a few dirty marks on it. [01:11.24]stabilize/-ise [01:12.89]Global environmental problems are now being recognized [01:17.21]and steps are being taken to stabilize a natural balance. [01:22.92]staircase [01:24.89]This is just a flight of staircase. [01:28.18]There is still a long way to go. [01:31.67]stall [01:33.68]As the engine stalled on the highway, [01:36.05]I had to call 110 for emergency help. [01:40.73]stereo [01:43.30]Nowadays most electronic audio systems are in stereo. [01:49.09]stereotype [01:51.00]He doesn't conform to the usual stereotype of the city businessman [01:56.27]with a dark suit and rolled umbrella. [02:01.08]stimulus [02:02.66]The nutrient in the soil acts as a stimulus to growth. [02:07.86]stitch [02:10.25]At first Adam and Eve didn't have a stitch on [02:13.99]in the Garden of Eden. [02:17.41]straightforward [02:19.65]She isn't open or straightforward; [02:22.06]she is really most peculiar in lots of ways. [02:26.72]strand [02:28.81]The ship remained stranded. [02:32.55]stray [02:34.34]The streets were empty [02:36.01]except for a few stray passers-by. [02:40.86]streamline [02:42.41]We must streamline our production procedures. [02:46.76]stride [02:49.02]He strode across the threshold [02:51.37]and saw a shocking murdering scene. [02:55.70]strive [02:57.61]Zhang Haidi has been striving against disease for many years. [03:03.94]stumble [03:06.02]One man stumbled out in boxer shorts. [03:10.57]subjective [03:12.49]Our perception of things [03:14.48]is often influenced by subjective factors, [03:17.66]such as tiredness. [03:21.98]substantive [03:23.50]Substantive progress was made [03:26.02]in restructuring the management system of monopoly industries. [03:32.87]successor [03:34.47]J.F.Kennedy Sr. would have blown his top at hearing [03:38.78]what his unworthy successor had done. [03:43.03]sue [03:44.86]He was sued for making too much noise by raising pigeons. [03:51.05]suffice [03:52.84]No words will suffice to convey my grief. [03:57.94]suite [04:00.08]Do you know that Lily has bought a new bedroom suite? [04:05.27]supervise [04:07.19]Most of us know how to do our own work properly, [04:11.10]but it is quite another story to supervise others. [04:16.30]suspension [04:17.47]She appealed against her suspension. [04:21.39]synthesis [04:23.78]Now that we have succeeded in isolating this drug, [04:27.39]our next problem is to plan its synthesis in the laboratory. [04:33.17]taboo [04:34.98]Many words are taboo [04:36.84]because they're offensive. [04:40.13]tactful [04:41.75]Be tactful! [04:43.22]It's a matter of some delicacy. [04:46.71]tariff [04:48.83]Import tariffs on cars are to be decreased. [04:53.81]takeoff [04:55.80]The tragedy occurred only minutes after takeoff. [05:01.44]tempo [05:03.14]The tempo of life in a modern city is very exhausting. [05:09.11]temporal [05:10.85]“When”isatemporal conjunction. [05:15.67]tenant [05:17.37]The tenants of the office building are mainly small firms. [05:22.42]terrain [05:24.24]This is difficult terrain to travel across. [05:29.13]terrific [05:31.05]The car drove past at a terrific speed. [05:35.64]testimony [05:37.42]According to the witness's testimony, [05:40.31]you were present when the crime was committed. [05:45.18]texture [05:46.49]One can see the orderly texture of matter [05:49.67]through an electron microscope. [05:53.11]Thanksgiving [05:55.28]Thanksgiving Day is on the 4th Thursday in November, [05:59.96]kept in the US as a holiday [06:02.94]on which God is thanked for the crops [06:05.23]which have been safely gathered in. [06:08.77]theft [06:10.83]When she discovered the theft of her bag, [06:13.72]she went to the police. [06:16.67]thereafter [06:18.50]On holidays all parks are free of charge; [06:22.15]thereafter they'll charge certain amounts of money. [06:27.35]thermal [06:29.58]Do you know Xi'an has many thermal springs? [06:35.54]thesis [06:36.82]She's writing her thesis on modern art. [06:41.25]thrill [06:43.27]I am thrilled to know your appointment as chairman of Board, [06:47.24]I can not think of any man who would have been a better choice. [06:52.56]tile [06:54.41]The support beams of the ceiling were ablaze, [06:57.49]and burning tiles fell to the floor. [07:01.74]tilt [07:03.78]During a conversation, [07:05.29]he likes to tilt his head forward, [07:07.66]to show he is very attentive. [07:11.39]timely [07:12.92]The question was not timely raised. [07:16.86]timid [07:18.81]You are every inch as timid as a hare. [07:22.71]Just speak up! [07:25.13]token [07:27.36]Please accept my small gift for your birthday. [07:30.14]It is a tiny token of thoughts and friendship. [07:34.82]tolerant [07:36.77]As friends, [07:37.90]we should be tolerant and understanding with each other. [07:42.52]tract [07:44.31]Under this wide tract of desert, [07:46.84]a large reserve of oil was found last year. Day 45 [00:13.00]transcend [00:14.40]One never can see the thing in itself, [00:17.93]because the mind does not transcend phenomenon.(Hilaire Belloc) [00:23.13]transcribe [00:25.15]She jotted down a few notes, [00:27.53]and later transcribed them into an exercise book. [00:32.75]transient [00:35.17]Don't pay much attention to youthful beauty [00:38.46]which is only transient. [00:40.91]transit [00:42.75]It's midnight my daughter is in transit from Shanghai to London. [00:48.73]traverse [00:50.69]The road traverses a wild and mountainous region. [00:55.57]trench [00:57.33]To grow peanuts, [00:58.59]the farmer first digs a trench and fills it with manure. [01:03.83]tribe [01:05.47]A tribe, [01:06.61]is a unit of social organization consisting of a number of families, [01:11.91]clans, [01:13.06]or other groups who share a common ancestry, [01:16.71]culture,and leadership. [01:20.15]tribute [01:21.34]As a leader, [01:22.37]I'd like to pay tribute to the office staff [01:25.42]for all the hard work you've put in recently. [01:29.94]trifle [01:31.42]I don't know why you waste your time on such trifles. [01:36.88]trigger [01:38.21]The new recruit accidentally triggered his rifle [01:41.76]and the bullet went through a flying eagle. [01:45.86]triple [01:47.96]The association is made up of triple offices. [01:52.96]triumphantly [01:54.87]He had met the challenge and ended it triumphantly. [01:59.75]tub [02:01.50]The parents buy their child a tub. [02:04.92]tuck [02:06.62]My brother always looks as though he's unraveling. [02:10.64]Maybe it's because he doesn't feel comfortable tucked in suit [02:14.67]or with shoes on. [02:17.36]tug [02:19.21]The sailor tugged the boat to the bank, [02:21.59]then made for a nearby hotel. [02:25.53]tuition [02:27.36]The tuition is rising year after year. [02:32.16]turnover [02:33.18]The firm has an annual turnover of ,75 million. [02:39.35]unanimous [02:41.33]The members of the jury were unanimous in their decision. [02:46.94]unbutton [02:48.16]My coat has come unbuttoned. [02:51.92]unconditional [02:53.82]They were forced to make an unconditional surrender. [02:58.28]underdeveloped [03:00.70]The huge increase in oil prices in the 1970s [03:04.57]had great influence on the development of many developed and developing countries, [03:10.91]still less the underdeveloped countries. [03:15.03]underestimate [03:17.19]Those who underestimate the intelligence of the rivals will come to grief. [03:23.56]undermine [03:25.85]Streams undermine the rocks. [03:29.63]unemployment [03:31.27]Unemployment hurts every person in the country, [03:34.92]not just those who have lost their jobs. [03:39.43]unify [03:41.15]In my opinion, [03:42.34]Abraham Lincoln was honored mostly in the US [03:45.90]because he unified the country. [03:49.15]unlawful [03:51.16]That old man was accused of unlawful marriage with a girl. [03:57.04]unsettle [03:59.06]It is dangerous to live here [04:01.18]while the political situation is so unsettled. [04:06.04]unworkable [04:07.49]In my submission these proposals are completely unworkable. [04:13.57]upcoming [04:15.84]The movie theater showed clips of upcoming movies. [04:20.83]update [04:23.30]The Chinese-English dictionary has been updated. [04:27.49]upgrade [04:29.24]The consulate was upgraded to embassy status. [04:34.59]vegetation [04:36.86]Desert was impossible for vegetation in the past. [04:41.49]vein [04:43.77]His works are popular, [04:45.16]because of a rich vein of humour [04:47.66]that runs through all his stories. [04:50.95]velocity [04:53.36]Gazelles can move with astonishing velocity. [04:57.40]vent [04:59.33]He gave vent to his feeling in an impassioned speech. [05:04.75]ventilate [05:06.20]Open the window and ventilate the room. [05:10.07]verdict [05:11.67]What will be the public verdict about the matter? [05:16.21]verge [05:17.85]When my father first brought us to Tokyo in 1966, [05:23.31]Japan appeared to be on the verge of real internationalization. [05:29.59]versus [05:30.84]The coming competition is actually China versus Italy. [05:35.55]Which will laugh till the last? [05:39.66]veto [05:41.23]Permanent members of the United Nations Security Council [05:44.73]have a veto over any proposal. [05:49.03]vicious [05:50.53]Vicious thugs attacked an elderly man. [05:54.97]virgin [05:56.45]The Blessed Virgin Mary refers to Jesus' mother. [06:01.61]visualize/-ise [06:03.82]I remember meeting him but I just can not visualize him. [06:09.20]vocal [06:11.05]We were very vocal about our rights. [06:15.55]vocational [06:17.24]Does your company provide vocational training? [06:21.68]wallet [06:23.32]A government [06:23.95]which makes the wallets of its citizens [06:26.08]bulge with money is bound to be popular. [06:30.23]ward [06:31.72]There are three candidates standing for election in this ward. [06:37.07]warfare [06:38.36]Under certain conditions, [06:40.18]guerrilla warfare works better to the overall victory than trench warfare. [06:46.88]warrant [06:48.02]The Constitution guarantees [06:50.41]that private homes will not be searched without a warrant. [06:54.95]watertight [06:57.13]The agent of the Buick Auto Company [06:59.77]is extremely cautious in making the contract [07:03.23]lest it is not watertight enough to prevent unnecessary loss. [07:08.93]weary [07:10.51]You're wearying me with all these silly questions. [07:15.73]whereby [07:17.30]She devised a plan whereby they might escape. [07:22.24]whirl [07:24.11]The leaves whirled round as they fell. [07:28.01]wholesale [07:30.36]They cost $120 in the stores, [07:33.47]but the wholesale price is $80. [07:38.28]wording [07:40.00]Considerable effort goes into the wording of ads. [07:44.98]wrench [07:46.91]He wrenched his arm away. [07:49.67]wretched [07:51.45]He's in bed with a bad cold, [07:54.29]feeling pretty wretched. [07:57.24]wrinkle [07:58.75]With the time gone, [08:00.58]the skin round her eyes wrinkled when she smiled. [08:05.84]yell [08:07.12]At the football match between China and Italy, [08:10.42]we yelled together for our team. [08:13.93]yoke [08:15.59]With efforts from the doctor and his loving family, [08:19.18]the youngster has shaken off from the yoke of drug addiction. [08:24.71]zoological [08:26.66]He is the editor of the Annals of the Zoological Society.