Bower n.
shady, leafy shelter in a garden or wood. // Synonym: leafy shelter // 树荫
Indignation n.
a feeling of shock and anger when you think that something is unjust or unfair. // Example: She was filled with indignation at the conditions under which miners were forced to work. // 义愤 // Synonym: anger
Obstinate adj.
1. firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, 2.not easily controlled or overcome // Learner: 1. If you describe someone as obstinate, you are being critical of them because they are very determined to do what they want, and refuse to change their mind or be persuaded to do something else. He is obstinate and determined and will not give up. 2. You can describe things as obstinate when they are difficult to move, change, or destroy. Example: the obstinate weeds. // 顽固的，固执的 // Synonym: stubborn, // Antonym: agreeable, amenable
Strife n.
strong disagreement or fighting. //example: Money is a major cause of strife in many marriages. //冲突，争斗 //Synonym: struggle, battle
Chide v.
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks. // synonym: criticize // 责骂
Insinuate v.
to suggest or hint slyly //example: He insinuated that they were lying. //暗示，含沙射影 //Synonym: hint, suggest
Thrall n.
If you say that someone is in thrall to a person or thing, you mean that they are completely in their power or are greatly influenced by them. He is not in thrall to the media. Tomorrow's children will be even more in the thrall of the social media.
Fathom v.
To understand after thinking carefully about it. //example: I really couldn't fathom what Steiner was talking about.. // 深刻理解
Profess v.
Learner: 1. If you profess to do or have something, you claim that you do it or have it, often when you do not. //example: She professed to hate her nickname. Why do organizations profess that they care? //自称，// synonym: act as if // learner: 2. If you profess a feeling, opinion, or belief, you express it. //example: He professed to be content with the arrangement. Miller professed himself dissatisfied with Broadway theater. //synonym: declare, assert
Vie v.
Compete // example: California is vying with other states to capture a piece of the growing communications market. The two are vying for the support of New York voters. // 竞争
Flit v.
1. to move lightly and swiftly; fly, dart, or skim along 2. to flutter, as a bird. 3. to pass quickly, as time //掠过，轻快的飞， 不停移动 // example: 1. Laura flits about New York hailing taxis at every opportunity. 2. bees flitting from flower to flower. 3. hours flitting by. //synonym: flutter, move rapidly
Revel v.
to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in ): to revel in luxury.//狂欢，陶醉
Boon n.
something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit. // example: It is for this reason that television proves such a boon to so many people. // 有用的东西 // Synonym: advantage
Rejoinder n.
a reply, especially a quick, witty, or critical one, to a question or remark.
Assuage v.
to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate //example: to assuage one's grief; to assuage one's pain.//Synonym: soothe, relieve, alleviate//平息，缓和，减轻
Piety n.
strong religious belief//example: Known for her piety, she would walk miles to attend communion services in the neighboring villages.
Quorum n.
Learner: A quorum is the minimum number of people that a committee needs in order to carry out its business officially. // Example: enough deputies to make a quorum. // Synonym: majority // 法定人数
Thence adv.
1. from that place: I went first to Paris and thence to Rome. 2. from that time; thenceforth: He fell ill and thence was seldom seen.
Lest conj.
for fear that // example: He kept his notes by his side lest faulty memory lead him astray.
Dictum n.
1. a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way. // 格言 //example: the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong. 2. a formal statement made by someone who has authority//声明，宣言 Plural dicta or dictums
Taciturn adj.
inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation. //不太说话的，沉默寡言的
Cowlick n.
a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair.