Download Vocabulary List 3

Vocabulary List 3
Students are expected to learn the spelling of all the words, the different parts of speech, and
the different meanings of each word. Please note that the definitions provided only refer to the
words in BOLD. You are expected to source the other meanings yourself.
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Proportionately
Canopy
Propel
Trajectory
Recede
Looter
Encompass
Yield
Engulf
Charade
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Irksome
Gaze
Fleeting
Pristine
Puncture
Despondent
Tether
Arduous
Unveil
Flourish
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Proportion
Proportion
Proportionate
Proportionately
Meaning: in a way that corresponds in size or amount to something else
Example: The chance of survival increases proportionately with the dose given.
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比率
Canopy
(To) Canopy
Meaning 1: a cloth hung or held up over something, especially a bed.
Meaning 2: the uppermost branches of the trees in a forest, forming a more or less
continuous layer of foliage
頂罩，罩蓋，罩篷
Note: The verb form is rarely used in everyday speech.
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Example: The canopy was made from exquisite silk.
Propulsion
(To) Propel
Propeller
Meaning: drive or push something forwards
推進；推動⼒
Example: Fear propelled Andrea to jump over the river.
Trajectory
Meaning 1: the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of
given forces
Meaning 2: a curve or surface cutting a family of curves or surfaces at a constant angle
Note: Trajection is another noun form but is rarely used nowadays.
Example: The missile’s trajectory was set to land in the Red Sea.
軌道，軌跡
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(To) Recede
Meaning 1: go or move back or further away from a previous position.
Meaning 2: (of a quality, feeling, or possibility) gradually diminish.
逐漸遠離；變得模糊，逐漸淡漠
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Example: The floodwaters had receded.
Looter 賊
(To) Loot
戰利品
Loot
Meaning: a person who steals goods, typically during a war or riot.
Example: The looters only took the valuable items from the electronics store.
(To) Encompass
All-encompassing
Meaning: surround and have or hold within
包含，包括
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Example: This area of London encompasses Piccadilly to the North and St James’s Park to the
south.
Yield
(To) Yield
Meaning 1: produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product) 產⽣；出產
Meaning 2: give way to arguments, demands, or pressure
（常指被迫）放棄，讓出
Meaning 3: give right of way to other traffic 停⾞讓道
Meaning 4: (of a mass or structure) give way under force or pressure
Example: This method yields the same results
(To) Engulf
Meaning 1: (of a natural force) sweep over something so as to surround or cover it
包圍；吞沒；淹沒
completely
Meaning 2: powerfully affect someone / to overwhelm
Example: The café was engulfed in flames.
10 Charade
Meaning 1: an absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance
顯⽽易⾒的作假；明顯的偽裝
Note: Charades is a game where people act out words or phrases without speaking.
Example: Talk of friendship was nothing more than a charade.
(To) Irk
Irksome
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Meaning: irritating; annoying
使厭煩
Example: It was an irksome journey.
(To) Gaze
12 Gaze
Meaning: a steady intent look.
Gazingly
Note: The adverb form is rarely used in everyday speech.
Example: I followed her gaze.
Fleeting
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Meaning: lasting for a very short time
Fleetingly
Example: For a fleeting moment I saw the face of a boy.
Pristine
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Meaning: in its original condition; unspoilt
Example: Her dress was in pristine condition.
(To) Puncture
15 Puncture
Meaning: a small hole (usually in a tyre) resulting in an escape of air
Example: She suffered a puncture after riding through a thorn bush.
Despondent
16 Despondence
Meaning: in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
Despondently
Example: He became more and more despondent.
(To) Tether
17 Tether
Meaning: a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement.
Note: Overtime the meaning has gone beyond that of just being restricted to animals. For
example in America they play tetherball (where a ball is tied to rope or string).
Example: The horse was tethered to the post.
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Arduous
Meaning: involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Arduously
Example: It had been an arduous journey over the Atlas Mountains.
(To) Unveil
Meaning 1: remove a veil or covering from something that is covered, usually as part of a
ceremony
Meaning 2: show or announce publicly for the first time.
Example: The mayor unveiled a statue to the amazed crowd.
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(To) Flourish
Flourishing
Meaning 1: a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention
Meaning 2: an impressive and successful act or period
Example: With a flourish, she ushered in the curious customers to her brightly colored club.