overcoming obstacles 4 language and intellect Flashcards
surpass
V: to exceed,excel
with their popular new blockbuster, the filmmakers aim to surpass their previous record of success
A: surpasssable
exalt
V: to praise, glorify, honor, to heighten
Salvador Dali’s paintings are works of art that exalt the imagination
N: exaltion
awe
N: wonder, respect, admiration
We felt a sense of awe as we gazed at the Grand Canyon
methodical
A: in a careful, organized manner;有条有理
The experiment was conducted in a very organized, methodical fashion
A: methodic
superficial
A: not deep, not significant
the wound was only superficial and did not require stitches.
prolific
A: producing a lot of offspring or materials quickly
2. in large numbers or quantities
Karen was a prolific writer and published a new book almost every year.
2. mahogany was once prolific in the forests
feat
N: a great achievement
The heroes were rewarded for their feats of bravery
embellish
V: to decorate or add detail to
2. to make sth look or sound better than it actually is
the scarf was embellished with embroidery and beads.
2. Tony said he hadn’t actually lied, but he had only embellished the truth
the legend was embellished further
elation
N: extreme happiness
the elation you feel when you cross the finish line makes running a marathon worth all the difficulty
monotonous
A: flat, all the same, lacking in variety
Nobody likes to listen to flat, monotonous voices
articulate
V: to put into words
overwhelmed by emotion, Samantha struggled to articulate what she was feeling.
A: well-spoken, using elegant language
- Abraham Lincoln was a highly articulate and persuasive speker
ornate
A: flowery, highly decorated or ornamented
The castle’s ornate decorations were overwhelming.
N: ornateness
