An- Ac

Question 1

Austere

Answer 1

ADJ: 1. strict in manner, appearance, or attitude.
2. having an extremely plain and simple style; basic, plain

1. An austere expression
2. “the cathedral is impressive in its austere simplicity”

Question 2

Astute

Answer 2

ADJ: having an ability to accurately asses situations.( 精明）

An astute businessman.

Question 3

Candid

Answer 3

ADJ: 1. truthful and straight foward; frank, forethright
2. (of a photograph of a person) taken informally, especially without the subject’s knowledge.

“1. his responses were remarkably candid”
2. “it is better to let the photographer mingle among the guests and take candid shots”

Question 4

Auspicious

Answer 4

ADJ: 1. conducive to success; favorable, good.
2. giving or being a sign of future success.

1. “it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election”
2. “they said it was an auspicious moon—it was rising”

Question 5

Brittle

Answer 5

ADJ: 1. (of a person or behavior) appearing aggressive or hard but unstable or nervous within.

2. (of a sound, especially a person’s voice) unpleasantly hard and sharp and showing signs of instability or nervousness.
3. hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
4. “Her manner was artificially bright and brittle”
5. “a brittle laugh”
6. “her bones became fragile and brittle”

Question 6

Authoritative

Answer 6

ADJ: 1. able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.
2. commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed.

1. “clear, authoritative information and advice”
2. “his voice was calm and authoritative”

Question 7

Brash

Answer 7

ADJ: 1. self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
2. strong, energetic, or irreverent.

1. “he could be brash, cocky, and arrogant”
2. “I like brash, vibrant flavors”

Question 8

ostentatious

Answer 8

ADJ: characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice; showy

“books that people buy and display ostentatiously but never actually finish”