历年GRE考试真题答案及解析(七)

反义解析

2006/10

Section 2
28. PANORAMIC::
(A) unjust
(B) unattractive
(C) unintelligible
(D) narrow
(E) parallel
全景的
不公平的
不吸引人的, 不引人注意的
难以理解的
狭窄的
平行的;类似的
[词义]
panoramic adj. 全景的; 全貌的
a : CYCLORAMA 1  b : a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator
2 a : an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction  b : a comprehensive presentation of a subject  *a panorama of American history*  c : RANGE
3 : a mental picture of a series of images or events
[分析]
panoramic的特征是在视野上一览无遗，不受限制。

29. LIKEN::
(A) disguise
(B) contrast
比做
伪装;掩饰
对比;对照
[词义]
liken v. 把...比作...
: COMPARE
[分析]
注意compare是比较两者的相同点，而contrast是比较两者的不同点。

30. CAUSTIC::   
(A) mild
腐蚀性的;刻薄的adj.
温和的
[词义]
caustic adj. 腐蚀性的;刻薄的; n. 腐蚀剂
a.
: capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action  : CORROSIVE
2 : marked by incisive sarcasm
3 : relating to or being the surface or curve of a caustic
synonyms CAUSTIC, MORDANT, ACRID, SCATHING mean stingingly incisive. CAUSTIC suggests a biting wit  *caustic comments*. MORDANT suggests a wit that is used with deadly effectiveness  *mordant reviews of the play*. ACRID implies bitterness and often malevolence  *acrid invective*. SCATHING implies indignant attacks delivered with fierce severity  *a scathing satire*.
n.
1 : a caustic agent: as  a : a substance that burns or destroys organic tissue by chemical action  b : SODIUM HYDROXIDE
2 : the envelope of rays emanating from a point and reflected or refracted by a curved surface
[分析]
CAUSTIC <> innocuous <> palliating <> smooth

31. STASIS::
(A) period of change
静态;停滞
变化时期
[词义]
stasis n. 静态;停滞
1 : a slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid or semifluid: as  a : slowing of the current of circulating blood  b : reduced motility of the intestines with retention of feces
2 a : a state of static balance or equilibrium  : STAGNATION  b : a state or period of stability during which little or no evolutionary change in a lineage occurs

32. WINDFALL::
(A) formal requirement
(B) legal acquisition
(C) unrealized prophecy
(D) unexpected backset
意外的好运
正式的需求
合法的所得
未实现的预言
意想不到的挫折
[词义]
windfall n.风吹落的果实; 意外的好运
1 : something (as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
2 : an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage
[分析]
windfall主要强调意外的收获，而这种所得并没有合法与非法的。

33. HARDIHOOD::
(A) simplicity
(B) timorous
(C) discretion
大胆,鲁莽
简易;直率
胆小
谨慎;判断力
[词义]
hardihood n. 大胆, 鲁莽
a : resolute courage and fortitude  b : resolute and self-assured audacity often carried to the point of impudent insolence
2 : VIGOR, ROBUSTNESS
synonyms see TEMERITY
timorous adj. 胆小的, 胆怯的
1 : of a timid disposition  : FEARFUL  *reproached myself with being so timorous and cautious — Daniel Defoe*
2 : expressing or suggesting timidity  *proceed with doubtful and timorous steps — Edward Gibbon*
discretion n. 谨慎, 审慎
1 : the quality of being discreet  : CIRCUMSPECTION;  especially   : cautious reserve in speech
2 : ability to make responsible decisions
3 a : individual choice or judgment  *left the decision to his discretion*  b : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds  *reached the age of discretion*
4 : the result of separating or distinguishing