
abandon

It was an attempt to persuade businesses not to abandon the area to inner-city deprivation.

barter

They bring meat, grain, and vegetables to sell or barter.
- A. 禁令
- B. 实物交易
- C. 障碍
- D. 挑战

conceive

We could not conceive of such things happening to us.

defend

It was Chelsea's turn to defend.

convention

The company nominated her as a delegate to the convention.
- A. 说明
- B. 会议
- C. 习俗
- D. Both B and C

magnify

She tended to magnify the defects of those she disliked.

invade

He decided to invade England and landed his troops at Hastings.

fantasy

It is a misleading fantasy to suggest that the bill can be implemented.

initial

For an initial period of probation your line manager will closely monitor your progress.
- A. 最小的
- B. 向上的
- C. 最初的
- D. 最后的

shrink

Care must be taken in washing, or the wool will shrink and felt.

Avid

She was avid for information about the murder inquiry.
- A. 渴望的
- B. 轻便的
- C. 主要的
- D. 锐利的

Strain

His face showed the strain of a life lived in the fast lane.

Withdraw

Pericles gave a handsome douceur to the Spartan commanders to withdraw without fighting.

Approximately

The average life of the new bulb is rated at approximately 500 hours.
- A. 完全地
- B. 近似地
- C. 优先地
- D. 基本地

Gentle

A lightning flash changed the gentle illumination of the office into a sudden white blaze.
- A. 柔和的
- B. 坚硬的
- C. 委婉的
- D. 耿直的

Orderly

I was hut orderly, and got checked for dull brass doorknobs.
- A. 有选择的
- B. 有秩序的
- C. 有预定的
- D. 有安排的

Precise

I want as precise a time of death as I can get.
- A. 准确的
- B. 理性的
- C. 遥远的
- D. 复杂的

Sophisticated

Discussion and reflection are necessary for a sophisticated response to a text.
- A. 多才多艺的
- B. 重要的
- C. 复杂的
- D. 不屈不挠的

Steer

They go faster than wooden sleds but are harder to steer and slow.

Submit

When a favourable opportunity presented itself he would submit his proposition.