Miscellaneous: Mystery Words 잡다한 것: 흔하지 않은 단어 영영풀이

[Miscellaneous: Mystery Words 잡다한 것: 흔하지 않은 단어 영영풀이]

 

abundant

adjective : present in large amounts

accolade

noun : a sign of recognition or approval

adjust

verb : to change something so it works, looks, or fits better

agile

adjective : able to move one's body quickly and accurately

anonymous

adjective : having no known identity, name, or source

approach

verb : to move nearer

argue

verb : to disagree; to give reasons for or against something

arrogant

adjective : having or showing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities

authority

noun : the power, or those with the power, to govern, give orders, or make decisions

charisma

noun : attractiveness or charm that inspires interest, affection, and enthusiasm in others

competition

noun : a rivalry between businesses, teams, or individuals for something desired

congregate

verb : to gather together

contemporary

adjective : current; modern

contort

verb : to twist out of shape

create

verb : to make or design; to bring into being

eliminate

verb : to remove or take away

emphasize

verb : to give extra attention to

escapade

noun : a wild or foolish adventure or experience

excursion

noun : a short journey that is usually taken for pleasure; an outing

foliage

noun : plant leaves

fragrant

adjective : having a sweet or pleasant smell

grotesque

adjective : ugly; misshapen

identify

verb : to recognize or find the source, nature, or characteristics of something or someone

instruct

verb : to teach a skill or subject; to give directions

instructor

noun : a person who teaches

investigate

verb : to try to find out facts or information about something

legacy

noun : something handed down from the past to the present

levity

noun : a lack of seriousness that may be inappropriate to the situation

magnificent

adjective : beautiful and impressive

mature

adjective : being developed in body or mind

nuisance

noun : an annoying person or thing

obnoxious

adjective : very annoying or offensive

observe

verb : to watch carefully; to see

peculiar

adjective : unusual or strange

prolific

adjective : very productive; fruitful or fertile

research

noun : a detailed study of a subject, especially to discover new information or to find facts

reverse

verb : to cause to move backward or in the opposite direction; to change one's mind

rummage

verb : to search thoroughly for something

seething

adjective : full of anger

significant

adjective : important or having influence; having special meaning

similar

adjective : sharing many characteristics without being identical

site

noun : the piece of land where something is located; the location where something is found or took place

source

noun : the person, place, or thing from which something comes

spectator

noun : a person who watches an event without taking part

sportsmanship

noun : qualities of conduct in sports that include fair play, respect for others, and losing gracefully

stamina

noun : the strength or energy to do something for a long time

surrounded

verb : to be encircled by something

symbol

noun : an object, picture, or sign that represents an idea, letter, or word

technique

noun : a skillful way of performing or doing something

translucent

adjective : not clear, but allowing some light to pass through

treacherous

adjective : dangerous or hazardous

unusual

adjective : uncommon; not normal

venue

noun : the place where an organized event is held

 

allegory

noun : a story in which the people, events, or things have hidden meanings

apathetic

adjective : showing little or no emotion; marked by a lack of interest

arduous

adjective : very hard; requiring continual effort or work

assimilate

verb : to fully take something in and understand it, such as a new idea or culture

balderdash

noun : senseless or pointless talk or writing; nonsense

cantankerous

adjective : ill-tempered; difficult to get along with

curmudgeon

noun : an ill-tempered, miserly person, especially an elderly man

diminutive

adjective : very small

disdain

noun : a dislike shown toward someone or something who is seen as inferior or not deserving of respect

euphemism

noun : an expression intended by the speaker to be less offensive, harsh, or troubling to the listener than the word or phrase it replaces

flatulence

noun : the presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract

iridescent

adjective : having rainbowlike colors that vary in different lights or from different angles

luminous

adjective : glowing or reflecting light; radiant

morality

noun : standards of conduct that are considered right and proper

morose

adjective : sullen or gloomy; depressed

ominous

adjective : threatening; foreboding

paucity

noun : a small amount or number; scarcity

phenomenon

noun : an observable event or occurrence; someone or something that is very impressive or popular because of an unusual ability or quality

ravenous

adjective : very hungry; starving