ADV. VOCAB Group # 6 THAI Flashcards
fruitless (adj.)
adjective
UK /ˈfruːt.ləs/ US /ˈfruːt.ləs/
> useless
ไร้ประโยชน์
After her fruitless attempt to stay married, her husband asked for a
divorce.
> If an action or attempt to do something is fruitless, it is unsuccessful or produces nothing of value:
All diplomatic attempts at a peaceful solution to the crisis have been fruitless.
paraphrase (v.)
UK /ˈpær.ə.freɪz/ US /ˈper.ə.freɪz/
> restate a text or passage using other words
กล่าวซ้ำโดยใช้คําอื่น
แปลความ,ถ่ายความ
Could you paraphrase what you just said?
phlegmatic (adj.)
UK /fleɡˈmæt.ɪk/ US /fleɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/
> not easily excited to action or display of
emotion, apathetic, sluggish
A phlegmatic person does not usually get emotional or excited about things:
เฉื่อยชา ไร้อารมณ์
- As a football player, his great asset was his calm, phlegmatic manner.
- Rosey got tired of her mother’s phlegmatic responses.
corroborate (v.)
verb [ T ] formal
UK /kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt/ US /kəˈrɑː.bə.reɪt/
> to make more certain, confirm
to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:
ทำให้แน่ใจ,ยืนยัน
Recent research seems to corroborate his theory.
comprehensive (adj.)
adjective
UK /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/ US /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.sɪv/
> of large scope, covering or involving
much
ที่ครอบคลุม โดยกว้างขวาง
Comprehensive studies of climate change let us conclude that we are in deep trouble.
> complete and including everything that is necessary:
- We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.
- Is this list comprehensive or are there some names missing?
diatribe (n.)
noun [ C ] formal
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.traɪb/ US /ˈdaɪ.ə.traɪb/
> a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or
criticism
ข้อเขียนหรือคําพูดที่ โจมตีหรือวิพากษ์วิจารณ์อยางหนัก
The lawyer spewed a long diatribe against the other side.
> an angry speech or piece of writing that severely criticizes something or someone:
He launched into a long diatribe against the lack of action in Congress.
inhibition (n.)
noun
UK /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ US /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
> something that inhibits, constraint
การยับยั้ง การข่มใจตัวเอง
Somjai was so shy at first but soon lost her inhibition.
> a feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want:
- After a couple of drinks he lost his inhibition and started talking and laughing loudly.
- She was determined to shed her inhibitions and have a good time
fortuitous (adj.)
adjective formal
UK /fɔːˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs/ US /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
> happening or produced by chance, accidental
โดยบังเอิญ
He often said his wealth is fortuitous instead of bragging about his diligence.
> (of something that is to your advantage) not planned, happening by chance:
- The timing of the meeting is certainly fortuitous.
- The collapse of its rivals was a fortuitous opportunity for the company.
incoherent (adj.)
adjective
UK /ˌɪn.kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/ US /ˌɪn.koʊˈhɪr.ənt/
> without logical or meaningful connection
ไม่ต่อเนื่องกัน ไม่เชื่อมโยงกัน ไม่ปะติดปะต่อ
His incoherent speech showed that he had too much to drink.
> expressing yourself in a way that is not clear:
-He was confused and incoherent and I didn’t get much sense out of him.
ilk (n.)
noun [ S ]
UK /ɪlk/ US /ɪlk/
> family, class or kind ครอบครัว ชนชั้น ประเภทเดียวกัน
He was friends with robbers, thieves, pickpockets and others of that
ilk.
> a particular type:
The worst of her criticism was reserved for journalists, photographers, and others of their ilk.
prestigious (adj.)
adjective
UK /presˈtɪdʒ.əs/ US /presˈtɪdʒ.əs/
> having a high reputation; honored,
esteemed
มีเกียรติ
The stewards tried their best to please their prestigious passengers.
> very much respected and admired, usually because of being important:
- a prestigious literary award
- a prestigious university
placard (n.)
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ US /ˈplæk.ɑːrd/
- a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a
public place or carried by a demonstrator picketer
ป้ายประกาศ ป้ายที่ชูในการประท้วง
Demonstrators marched past holding/waving placards that said “Send food, not missiles!”
integral (adj.)
adjective
UK /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl/ US /ˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡrəl/
- entire, complete, whole
ครบถ้วน สมบูรณ์ ส่วนสำคัญ ปัจจัยหลัก
> necessary and important as a part of a whole:
- He’s an integral part of the team and we can’t do without him.
- Bars and terrace cafés are integral to the social life of the city.
remuneration (n.)
noun [ S or U ] formal
UK /rɪˌmjuː.nərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/
> reward, pay
รางวัล ค่าตอบแทน ค่าจ้าง
> payment for work or services:
- They demanded adequate remuneration for their work.
- In return for some caretaking duties, we are offering a free apartment and a small remuneration.
nominal (adj.)
adjective
UK /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ US /ˈnɑː.mə.nəl/
> being such in name only, so-called, small
amount
แค่ในนาม เพียงในนาม,ตามที่เรียกกัน,พอเป็นพิธี
> in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are:
She’s the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy.
> A nominal amount of money is very small compared to an expected price or value: จํานวนน้อยมาก
- a nominal sum/charge
- For a nominal fee, they will deliver orders to customers’ homes.
