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GRE常考动词（二十四）

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syllogism¹ :: logical formula utilizing² a major premise³, a minor⁴ premise and a conclusion
symmetry :: arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity
synthesis :: combining parts into a whole
talisman :: charm
talon :: claw of bird
tantrum :: fit of petulance⁵; caprice
tarantula :: venomous spider
tarn :: small mountain lake
tatterdemalion :: ragged⁶ fellow
tautology :: unnecessary repetition; pleonasm
tedium :: boredom⁷; weariness
teleology :: doctrine⁸ of final causes
temerity :: boldness; rashness
tempo :: speed of music
tenacity :: firmness; persistency⁹; adhesiveness
tenet :: doctrine; dogma
tenure :: holding of an office; time during which such an office is held
tergiversation :: evasion¹⁰; fickleness
termagant :: shrew; scolding, brawling¹¹ woman
terminology :: terms used in a science or art
terminus :: last stop of railroad
terrapin :: American marsh¹² tortoise
testator :: maker¹³ of a will
thaumaturgist :: miracle worker; magician
theocracy :: government of a community by religious leaders
theosophy :: wisdom in divine things
thrall :: slave; bondage
threnody :: song of lamentation¹⁴; dirge
throes :: violent anguish
thyme :: aromatic¹⁵ plant used for seasoning
timbre :: quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument
timidity :: lack of self-confidence or courage
tirade :: extended scolding; denunciation
tithe :: tax of one-tenth
tocsin :: alarm bell
toga :: Roman outer robe
tome :: large volume
tonsure :: shaving of the head, especially by person entering religious orders
topography :: physical features of a region
torso :: trunk of statue with head and limbs missing; human trunk
tortilla :: flat cake made of cornmeal, etc.
touchstone :: stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion
tract :: pamphlet; a region of indefinite size
trajectory :: path taken by a projectile
tranquillity :: calmness; peace
transgression :: violation of a law; sin
transition :: going from one state of action to another
travail :: painful labor
travesty :: comical parody; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous
treacle :: syrup obtained in refining sugar
treatise :: article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly
tremor :: trembling; slight quiver
trencherman :: good eater
trepidation :: fear; trembling agitation

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1 syllogism
n.演绎法，三段论法
参考例句：
The ramifications or the mystery of a syllogism can become a weariness and a bore.三段论证法的分歧或者神秘会变成一种无聊、一种麻烦。 The unexpected bursts forth from the syllogism.三段论里常出岔子。

2 utilizing
v.利用，使用( utilize的现在分词 )
参考例句：
Utilizing an assembler to produce a machine-language program. 用汇编程序产生机器语言的过程。来自辞典例句 The study and use of devices utilizing properties of materials near absolute zero in temperature. 对材料在接近绝对零度时的特性进行研究和利用的学科。来自辞典例句

3 premise
n.前提；v.提论，预述
参考例句：
Let me premise my argument with a bit of history.让我引述一些史实作为我立论的前提。 We can deduce a conclusion from the premise.我们可以从这个前提推出结论。

4 minor
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
参考例句：
The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。 I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。

5 petulance
n.发脾气，生气，易怒，暴躁，性急
参考例句：
His petulance made her impatient.他的任性让她无法忍受。 He tore up the manuscript in a fit of petulance.他一怒之下把手稿撕碎了。

6 ragged
adj.衣衫褴褛的，粗糙的，刺耳的
参考例句：
A ragged shout went up from the small crowd.这一小群人发出了刺耳的喊叫。 Ragged clothing infers poverty.破衣烂衫意味着贫穷。

7 boredom
n.厌烦，厌倦，乏味，无聊
参考例句：
Unemployment can drive you mad with boredom.失业会让你无聊得发疯。 A walkman can relieve the boredom of running.跑步时带着随身听就不那么乏味了。

8 doctrine
n.教义；主义；学说
参考例句：
He was impelled to proclaim his doctrine.他不得不宣扬他的教义。 The council met to consider changes to doctrine.宗教议会开会考虑更改教义。

9 persistency
n. 坚持(余辉, 时间常数)
参考例句：
I was nettled by her persistency. 我被她的固执惹恼了。 We should stick to and develop the heritage of persistency. 我们应坚持和发扬坚忍不拔的传统。

10 evasion
n.逃避，偷漏(税)
参考例句：
The movie star is in prison for tax evasion.那位影星因为逃税而坐牢。 The act was passed as a safeguard against tax evasion.这项法案旨在防止逃税行为。

11 brawling
n.争吵，喧嚷
参考例句：
They were arrested for brawling in the street. 他们因在街上打斗而遭到拘捕。 The officers were brawling commands. 军官们大声地喊口令。

12 marsh
n.沼泽，湿地
参考例句：
There are a lot of frogs in the marsh.沼泽里有许多青蛙。 I made my way slowly out of the marsh.我缓慢地走出这片沼泽地。

13 maker
n.制造者，制造商
参考例句：
He is a trouble maker，You must be distant with him.他是个捣蛋鬼，你不要跟他在一起。 A cabinet maker must be a master craftsman.家具木工必须是技艺高超的手艺人。

14 lamentation
n.悲叹，哀悼
参考例句：
This ingredient does not invite or generally produce lugubrious lamentation. 这一要素并不引起，或者说通常不产生故作悲伤的叹息。来自哲学部分 Much lamentation followed the death of the old king. 老国王晏驾，人们悲恸不已。来自辞典例句

15 aromatic
adj.芳香的，有香味的
参考例句：
It has an agreeable aromatic smell.它有一种好闻的香味。 It is light,fruity aromatic and a perfect choice for ending a meal.它是口感轻淡，圆润，芳香的，用于结束一顿饭完美的选择。

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