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湛江市雅托英语培训中心SAT词汇培训教材（一）
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A)：

The slogan "What goes up must come down" was so universally accepted by economists that it was considered---.

A.a conjecture

B.an axiom

C.a fad

D.a testimonial

E. an argument

词汇积累 ：
conjecture n.推测 the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess

axiom n.格言; 定理 a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim

fad n.癖好; 怪念头 personal idiosyncrasy or whim

testimonial n.证明书 a recommendation of the character, ability, etc,
B)：

Nothing in the essay is----:every sentence contributes in an essential way to the overall meaning.

A.cohesive

B.querulous

C.paramount

D.mandatory

E.superfluous
词汇积累 ：
cohesive adj. 凝聚性的 tending to cohere or stick together

querulous adj.易发脾气的 inclined to make whining or peevish complaints

paramount adj.最重要的 of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent

mandatory adj.强制性的 obligatory; compulsory

superfluous adj.多余的 exceeding what is sufficient or required
C)：
Sally,thoroughly convinced of her own importance,often acts without----:she feels no guilt,for example,about appropirating her brother's posseseeions.

A.compunction

B.gratification

C.aplomb

D.indignation

E.inducement
词汇积累 ：
compunction n.内疚 a feeling of remorse, guilt, or regret

gratification n.满足(感) the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified

aplomb n.冷静、沉着equanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession

indignation n.愤怒, 不平 anger or sc corn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong

inducement n.动机; 诱因 a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive
D)

The respect accorded choreogapher Martha Graham by her students and colleagues alike was so great that it amounted to ---

A.exasperation

B.commiseration

C.consternation

D.reconciliation

E.veneration
词汇积累 ：
exasperation n. 愤怒[激], 激昂 an exasperated feeling of annoyance

commiseration n.同情 a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

consternation n.惊恐 a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion

reconciliation n.调和[解] agreement
veneration n.尊敬, 崇拜 a feeling or expression_r_r of awe or reverence

E)

As advocates of free speech confront those who would regulate entertainment strictly,the debate over shocking content in movies will likely---.

A.abate

B.concur

C.mediate

D.conclude

E.escalate
词汇积累 ：

abate vt.减少, 减轻 to make or become less in amount, intensity, degree, etc

concur vt.同时发生 to agree; be of the same mind; be in accord

mediate vt.斡旋 to intervene (between parties or in a dispute) in order to bring about agreement

escalate vt.逐步升级to increase or be increased in extent, intensity, or magnitude
F)

Some psychologists argue that a--- of choices can be paralyzing,since too many options can impede meaningful selection.

A.prohibition

B.manifestation

C.misapplication

D.modicum

E.plethora
词汇积累 ：
prohibition n. 禁止the act of prohibiting or state of being prohibited

mani festation n.表明 the act of demonstrating; display

misapplication n.使用不当 wrong use or application

modicum n.一点点 a small amount or portion

plethora n.过剩 superfluity or excess; overabundance
G)

Celia Tomlinson personifies---:she overcame poverty,language barriers,and discrimination to found,own,and operate her own engineering company.

A.tenacity

B.nonchalance

C.circumspection

D.expediency

E.munificence

词汇积累 ：

tenacity n.不屈不挠 persistent determination
nonchalance n.漠不关心 a casual lack of concern
circumspection n.细心, 慎重 prudence
expediency n.方便,权宜 appropriateness; suitability
munificence n.宽厚,慷慨 extremely liberal and generous of spirit

H)

The speaker announced that her primary focus would be on broad global concerns rather than---issues.

A.contemporary

B.substantive

C.disputatious

D.pervasive

E.parochial

词汇积累 ：

contemporay adj.同代的 belonging to the same age
substantive adj.坚固的 solid in foundation or basis
disputatious adj.爱议论的 inclined to argument
pervasive adj.弥漫的 pervading or tending to pervade
parochial adj.狭隘的 narrow in outlook or scope

I)

Cito Gaston,one of the least----baseball managers,surprised reporters by weeping openly after his team won the play-offs.

A.somber

B.demonstrative

C.insufferable

D.bountiful

E.wistful

词汇积累 ：

somber adj.忧郁的 grave or even gloomy
demonstrative adj.易动感情的 tending to manifest or express one's feelings easily or unreservedly
insufferable adj.难忍受的 intolerable; unendurable
bountiful adj.丰富的 plentiful; ample
wistful adj.渴望的 sadly pensive

J)

The beared dragon lizard is a voracious eater,so---that it will consume as many insects as possible.

A.abstemious

B.cannibalistic

C.slovenly

D.insatiable

E.unpalatable

词汇积累 ：

voracious adj. 贪吃的 devouring or craving food in great quantities
abstemiou adj.有节制的 moderate or sparing, esp in the consumption of alcohol or food;
cannibalistic adj.食人肉的 characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism
slovenly adj.不修边幅的frequently or habitually unclean or untidy
insatiable adj.贪得无厌的 not able to be satisfied or satiated; greedy or unappeasable
unpalatable adj.不合口味的 unpleasant to taste

K)

Favoring economy of expression in writing,the professor urged students toward a --- rather than an ---prose style.

A.spare...ornate

B.terse...opinionated

C.personal...academic

D.baroque...emellished

E.repetitive...intricate

词汇积累 ：

spare adj.节约的 thin and lean
ornate adj.华丽的; 矫揉造作的 (of style in writing) overembellished; flowery
terse adj.简明的 neatly brief and concise
opinionated adj.教条式的 dogmatic
baroque adj.新奇的 innovative
emellish vt. 润色 to provide (a melody, part, etc) with ornaments
intricate adj.错综复杂的 difficult to understand; obscure; complex; puzzling
L)

The professor's presentation was both---and---:though brief,it was instructive.

A.verbose...mundane

B.concise...elaborate

C.comprehensive...edifying

D.succinct...enlightening

E.provocative...technical

词汇积累 ：

mundane adj.世俗的 relating to the world or worldly matters
concise adj.简明扼要的 expressing much in few words; brief and to the point
elaborate adj.精巧的 planned or executed with care and exactness; detailed
edify vt.启发 to improve the morality, intellect, etc, of, esp by instruction
succinct adj.简洁的 marked by brevity and clarity; concise
enlighten vt.启发 to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
provocative adj.挑衅的,激怒的 acting as a stimulus or incitement

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