Cosset<>slight/dislike
Cosset: 2 a : to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention *pampered their guests* b : GRATIFY, HUMOR(so dislike better)
Allay<>increse the intensity of
Allay: 1 : to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : ALLEVIATE *expect a breeze to allay the heat*
2 : to make quiet : CALM
Spleen<>good will
Spleen: 1 : a highly vascular ductless organ that is located in the left abdominal region near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and is concerned with final destruction of red blood cells, filtration and storage of blood, and production of lymphocytes
2 obsolete : the seat of emotions or passions
4 : feelings of anger or ill will often suppressed
Restiveness<>contentment/urbanity
Restive: 1 : stubbornly resisting control : BALKY
2 : marked by impatience : FIDGETY
ps:意思和rest无关,千万注意
Homage<>disrespect
Homage: 1 a : a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord b : the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal c : an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations of vassalage
2 a : expression of high regard : RESPECT ? often used with pay b : something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another : TRIBUTE *his long life filled with international homages to his unique musical talent?People*
Signal<>unremarkable/illegible
Signal: : distinguished from the ordinary *signal achievement*
Illgbile: not legible : INDECIPHERABLE *illegible writing*
Epic<>modest
Epic: 1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic
2 a : extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope *his genius was epic?Times Literary Supplement* b : HEROIC
Mellifluous<>raspy(刺耳的)
Raspy: 1 : HARSH, GRATING
2 : IRRITABLE
Rambunctious:粗暴的
Startle<>lull/appease
Startl: intransitive senses : to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm) *the baby startles easily*
transitive senses : to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously
lull: 1 : to cause to sleep or rest : SOOTHE
2 : to cause to relax vigilance
appease: 1 : to bring to a state of peace or quiet : CALM
2 : to cause to subside : ALLAY *appeased my hunger*
3 : PACIFY, CONCILIATE; especially : to buy off (an aggressor) by concessions usually at the sacrifice of principles
比较每个意思还是lull好！
Impassion:激情
Exasperation:愤怒
Exasperate: 1 a : to excite the anger of : ENRAGE b : to cause irritation or annoyance to
Pejorative:退化，轻蔑
Affectation:作假
Affection:爱
Bail:
Rein<>prod/engulf
Prod: 1 a : to thrust a pointed instrument into : PRICK b : to incite to action : STIR
2 : to poke or stir as if with a prod
intransitive senses : to urge someone on
Engulf: 1 : to flow over and enclose : OVERWHELM *the mounting seas threatened to engulf the island*
2 : to take in (food) by or as if by flowing over and enclosing
Stodgy<>exciting/happy
Stodgy: 1 : having a rich filling quality : HEAVY *stodgy bread*
2 : moving in a slow plodding way especially as a result of physical bulkiness
3 : BORING, DULL *out on a peaceful rather stodgy Sunday boat trip?Edna Ferber*
4 : extremely old-fashioned : HIDEBOUND *received a pompously Victorian letter from his stodgy father?E. E. S. Montagu*
5 a : DRAB b : DOWDY
exciting: exhilarant, exhilarating, exhilarative, eye-popping, inspiring, intoxicating, rousing, stimulating, stirring
happy:lucky.etc
这样就知道了exciting明显好！
Hermetic: : AIRTIGHT *hermetic seal* b : impervious to external influence *trapped inside the hermetic military machine?Jack Newfield* c : RECLUSE, SOLITARY
Rueful<>impenitent/
Rueful: 1 : exciting pity or sympathy : PITIABLE *rueful squalid povertyT by every wayside?John Morley*
2 : MOURNFUL, REGRETFUL
baneful,baleful(注意区别)
Virtuosity<>mediocrity
区别virtuoso
virtuous: 1 : POTENT, EFFICACIOUS
2 a : having or exhibiting virtue b : morally excellent : RIGHTEOUS
3 : CHASTE
Allay:使镇定
Spleen:脾气坏的
Versatile:多才多艺的
Sanguine:满怀希望的
Refractory<>responsive
Refractory: 2 a : resistant to treatment or cure *a refractory lesion* b : unresponsive to stimulus
Responsive: 2 : quick to respond or react appropriately or sympathetically : SENSITIVE
Provisional<>definite
Provisional: serving for the time being : TEMPORARY
Lash<>unbind
Lash: to bind with or as if with a line
Implicit区别explicit
Travesty: 1 : a burlesque translation or literary or artistic imitation usually grotesquely incongruous in style, treatment, or subject matter
2 : a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
Exotic<>indigenous(区别ingenous)
Absentminded:茫然的
Flaccidity<.>firmness
Gregarious<>aloof
Aloof: removed or distant either physically or emotionally
Dire<>pleasant
Dire: DISMAL, OPPRESSIVE
Vacuous<>intelligent
Vacuous: 2 : marked by lack of ideas or intelligence : STUPID, INANE
Absolute<>qualified
Jejune<>thought-provoking
Jejune: 1 : lacking nutritive value *jejune diets*
2 : devoid of significance or interest : DULL *jejune lectures*
3 : JUVENILE, PUERILE
Speculative
Sturdy
Fouled
Flustered<>calm
Duplicate(与dupe无关)
Excrete<>ingest
Derogatory
Facetious<>lugubrious
Cursory<>painstaking thorough
Withhold<>grant
Devout
Turgid
Vestigial<>fully developed
Disenchant
Panache<>unremarkable behavior
Factional<>disinterested
Masticate: 1 : to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth in preparation for swallowing : CHEW
2 : to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneading
Sepulchral<>merry
Sepulchral: : suited to or suggestive of a sepulchre : FUNEREAL, MORTUARY
Merry: 2 : full of gaiety or high spirits : MIRTHFUL
3 : marked by festivity or gaiety
4 : QUICK, BRISK
还是不太明白噢！（w-m：funereal ：Contrasted Words： merry
Antonyms festive）知道什么更好就行了！
Polarize<>unify/befriend
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