GRE词汇韦氏版List02转（已处理）.doc

antiquity [ntikwiti] n古古人古迹 1 ancient times especially those before the Middle Ages 2 the quality of being ancient 3 plural a relics or monuments as coins statues or buildings of ancient times b matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times 4 the people of ancient times antiseptic [ntiseptik] n杀菌剂a防腐的 Antiseptic is a substance that kills germs and harmful bacteria disinfectant 3 a scrupulously clean ASEPTIC b extremely neat or orderly especially neat to the point of being bare or uninteresting c free from what is held to be contaminating 4 a coldly impersonal b of relating to or being warfare conducted with cold precision from a safe distance with few or no casualties on ones side antithesis [ntiθisis] n对立相对 The antithesis of something is its exact opposite FORMAL opposition contrast anvil [nvil] n铁砧 An anvil is a heavy iron block on which hot metals are beaten into shape aorta [ei t] n主动脉 apex [eipeks] n顶点最高点 The apex of an organization or system is the highest and most important position in it The apex of something is its pointed top or end 1 a the uppermost point vertex b the narrowed or pointed end tip 2 the highest or culminating point aphorism [frizm] n格言 An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment FORMAL witticism adage 1 a concise statement of a principle 2 a terse 精练的 formulation of a truth or sentiment ADAGE apiary [eipjri] n养蜂场蜂房 aplomb [pl ] n沉着镇静 If you do something with aplomb you do it with confidence in a relaxed way FORMAL complete and confident composure or self-assurance poise apocalyptic [p kliptik] a预示世界末日的启示的 Apocalyptic means relating to the total destruction of something especially of the world Apocalyptic means relating to or involving predictions about future disasters and the destruction of the world 2 forecasting the ultimate destiny of th