Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander Part Four ENTER BTLEW

Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander

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I. Word Study

II. Phrases and Expressions

III.Word Building

IV. Grammar

Language Language StudyStudy

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I.I. Word StudyWord StudyWord list:

1. acclaim

2. content

3. convert

4. corrupt

5. creed

6. convention

7. discard

8. doctrine

17. hollow

18. inhabit

19. mock

20. neglect

21. perish

22. realm

23. restrain

24. stroll

9. elaborate

10. elegant

11. emulate

12. erase

13. expedition

14. extravagance

15. fiery

16. flatter

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I.I. Word StudyWord Study

1. acclaim

v. to praise enthusiastically and often publicly n. enthusiastic applause Examples:

Penicillin was acclaimed as the most important discovery during the 1940's.

He was acclaimed as the winner.

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acclamatoryacclamationSynonym

applausepraise hail

Word formation



2. content

a. a. satisfied b. willing v. to make satisfied n. a. something contained b. subject matter of a written work c. substantive or meaningful part d. proportion of a specified substance

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Word formation

contentedcontentmentdiscontented

be content to dobe content withcontent oneself withto one’s heart content

Collocation

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Examples:

She was content to step down after four

years as chief executive.

She is content with very little.

He contented himself with one piece of cake.

The brain is hungry not for method but for

content.

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3. convert

v. a. to adapt to a new or different purpose b. to persuade to adopt a religion, or belief c. to exchange for sth. of equal value

Examples:

That building has been converted into a school.

We converted to Islam several years ago.

I want to convert some RMB into US dollars.

Word formation

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convert toconvert into

conversion convertibleCollocation



4. corrupt

a. a. marked by immorality and perversion b. dishonest v. a. to ruin morally b. to taint; contaminate c. to cause to become rotten; spoil

Examples:

We find him a corrupt judge.

The businessman was sent to prison for

trying to corrupt a tax official with money.

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Synonyms

rottendishonestdeprave debase



5. creed n. a system of beliefs, principles, or laws

Examples:

Discrimination should be banned on the

basis of race or creed.

He had an architectural creed that

demanded simple lines.

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6. convention n. all habits or traditions

Examples:

It is the convention for men to wear suits on formal occasions.

By convention, north is at the top of most maps.

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Word formation

Synonyms

conveneconventionalunconventional

customhabitstradition



v. to throw away; reject

Example: She bundled up the clothes she would

discard.

7. discard

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Synonyms

rejectabandondesert


I.I. Word StudyWord Study8. doctrine

n. rule or principle

Example:

They strongly opposed the Monroe

Doctrine.

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creed

belief

synonyms



9. elaborate

v. to work out with care and detail a. intricate and rich in detail

Examples:

elaborate plan

elaborate furniture

elaborate security precaution

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I.I. Word StudyWord Study10. elegant

a. exhibiting refined, tasteful beauty of manner, form, or style

Examples:

elegant woman

elegant clothes

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Synonyms

polishedrefinedgraceful

Word formation

elegance



11. emulate

v. to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation

Synonyms

Example:

You must work hard to emulate your

brother's success.

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rivalimitatecopyfollow



12. erase

v. to wipe out or rub out

Examples:

erase an equation from the blackboard

erase all thoughts of failure from his mind

erase a file from the disc

erase the video cassette

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removecanceldelete

Synonyms



13. expedition

n. a journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective

Examples:

a scientific expedition to the South Pole

The builders promised to expedite the

repairs.

expedite v. to speed up the progress of; facilitate

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14. extravagance

n. luxury

Example:

Salmon trout is an unnecessary extravagance.

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Synonym

luxury



fiery hair a fiery sunset fiery cheeks a fiery boil a fiery temper a fiery denunciation

15. fiery

火红的头发火红的夕阳发红的脸蛋红肿的水疱暴躁的脾气激烈的控诉

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a. flaming, growing, passionate like fire



v. a. to compliment excessively and often insincerely

b. portray favorably

Examples:What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering.The photograph flatters its subject.

16. flatter

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Synonym

complimentpraise


I.I. Word StudyWord Study17. hollow

a. a. having a cavity, gap, or space within b. sunken c. without substance or character d. devoid of truth or validity

Examples: a hollow wall a hollow person hollow footsteps hollow in one's life His bearded face already has a set, hollow

look. Theirs is at best a hollow form of flattery.

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18. inhabitv. to live or reside in

Example:

a district sparsely inhabited

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19. mockv. to treat with ridicule or contempt; deride

a. simulated; false; sham

Examples:Some MPs mocked the government’s decision.They mocked at the idea.He went to church only to mock.Jim threw up his hands in mock horror.

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20. neglectv. to pay little or no attention to; fail to heed;

disregard n. habitual lack of care

Examples: If you neglect this property, it will

depreciate.

Don't neglect to lock the door.

He was criticized for his neglect of duty.

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Word formation

neglectfulnegligentnegligence

Synonyms

ignoreoverlook



21. perishv. to pass from existence; disappear

gradually

Examples:Man will go down into the pit, and all his thoughts will perish.

Flowers perish when frost comes.

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Synonyms

infringetransgress



22. realm n. a. an area of interest or activity

b. a country ruled by a king or queenExamples:

The differences are profound in the realm of

ideology.

A new building for the school is not within

the realms of possibility.

The matter was hotly debated in the realm.

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Synonyms

areafieldkingdom



23. restrainv. a. to hold back or keep in check; control

b. to deprive of freedom or liberty, limit or restrict

Examples:

She never restrained them from going.

I can't restrain my anger when I hear of

people being cruel to animals.

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Word formation

restraint



24. strollv. to go for a leisurely walk

Examples:

We strolled through the park.

My friend likes to stroll around the flea

market on the chance of picking up

something of value.

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Synonyms

saunterwalk


List:

1. a (large) corps of

2. by design

3. provide for

4. seek out

5. toil and sweat

II.II. Phrases and Phrases and ExpressionsExpressions

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a body of persons acting together or associated under common direction

Example:A corps of technicians is/are accompanying the band on their tour.

1. a (large) corps of


Similar phrases:

a crowd of a large quantity of

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on purpose, deliberately, intentionally

Example:

Did you phone me on my birthday by accident or by design?

2. by design


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a. to take measures in preparation b. to supply means of subsistence

Examples:

We should provide for the common defense of the states.

She provides for her family by working in a hospital.

3. provide for


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4. seek out

to look for something and find it

Example:

After the meeting he sought out the person who had spoken about the plan.

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to work very hard for a long time

Example:

The laborers toiled and sweated during the hot summer.

5. toil and sweat


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III.III. Word BuildingWord BuildingList:

1. Prefix–auto

2. Root–lun

3. Suffix–ish

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III.III. Word BuildingWord Building

automaton (12)automaton (12)

prefix

auto-: self, automatic

autobiographyautomobileautographautocracyautomationautonomyauto-focus

自传汽车亲笔签名，手稿独裁政治自动控制自治自动聚焦

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lun: moon

lunalunarlunacylunitidalluneslune

月，月神月亮的精神病太阴潮的精神病的发作弓形，半月形

lunatic (1)lunatic (1)root


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a. somewhat, characteristic, tending toward, having undesirable qualities

Suffix—ishMore examples


childishwomanishboyishgirlishmonkishwolfishdevilish

幼稚的像女人的孩子气的少女似的（男孩儿）僧侣的豺狼般的如恶魔般的

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Suffix—ish


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coldishfattishsweetishgreenishyellowishreddishoutlandish

微冷的稍胖的有点甜的呈绿色的微黄的微红的奇异的

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IV.IV. GrammarGrammarInversionInversion

Definition: reversal of the normal order of words, typically for rhetorical effect but also found in the regular formation of questions

Example:There is a pen on the table.Here comes the bus.I like swimming and so does my sister.Only in this way can you solve the problem.Were I you, I would refuse.Try as I could, I could not pass the exam.

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Only then did I understand what she meant. Only when he told me did I realize the

importance of learning English. Never have I achieved such a rapid progress. Hardly had he entered the room when she

began to complain. On no account will they give up the plan.

Inversion Inversion

IV.IV. GrammarGrammar

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