Yonggang+Zhang

//01/10/2011//

//1. tactful ( adj) : say or do something carefully in order to not upset others.// //SS: If you aren't tactful when you do some comments, you may hurt or annoy writers.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //2. incremental ( adj): an increase in a number or an amount.// //SS: The shortage of gasoline leads to incremental price.// //PF: principles of macroeconomics// //3.solitary (adj) : without other people// //SS: I enjoy solitary walks on the beach.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //4.impending(adj): something that is going to happen soon// //SS: People all stay at home to shelter the impending blizzard.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //5.foreshadow (verb): a sign indicates somethings will happen// //SS: More and more private cars foreshadow that people's living standard is improving.// //6.initiative(noun): the ability to decide to do something by your own not waiting for sb to tell you what you should do// //SS: I'm very shy, so I don't take the initiative in making new friends.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //7.compute(verb): to calculate something// //SS: The waiter is computing the bill.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //8.proprietor(noun): a owner of a business,etc// //SS:The proprietor of that shop was formerly a farmer.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //9.discrepancy( noun): the difference between something that should be same// //SS:What's the discrepancy between the two reports of that accident?// //PF: principles of macroeconomics// //10.denote(verb): to be a sign of something// //SS: Dark clouds denote rain.// //PF: principles of macroeconomics// //11.vague(adj): not clear// //SS: The stuff looked vague in the heavy fog.// //PF: principles of macroeconomics//

//01/18/2010// //1.deceptive(adj):lie// //SS:Appearances are often deceptive.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //2.superb(adj):excellent// //SS:Your performance is absolutely superb.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //3.applause(noun): the noise made by clapping hands to show approval or enjoyment// //SS:His speech was followed by a burst of applause.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //4.miracle(noun): something seems impossible to happen,but it happens// //SS:It's a miracle I got one hundred grades in the final test.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //5.treasure(noun): a collection of valuable things// //SS:It's said that the rich man buried his treasure under the ground.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //6.razor(noun): an tool for shaving// //SS:I shave my face with a razor.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //7:vanish(verb):disappear// //SS:Many species have vanished because people ruin the environment.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //8.sovereignty(noun):the power to choose something by yourself// //SS:China claimed sovereignty over this island.// //PF:Microeconomics// //9.coincidence(noun):something appear at the same time// //SS:It's not a coincidence that I meet you every day.// //PF:Microeconomics// //10.demise(noun):the end of something// //SS:Many companies experienced demise during the depression.// //PF:Microeconomics//

01/24/2011

1. restore(verb): to bring to the former condition SS: The progress of the test score restored students' confidence. //PF: principles of macroeconomics// 2.exogenous(adj): a cause that is outside the body SS:Jim got a low grade in this test due to some exogenous reasons. //PF: principles of macroeconomics// 3. leakage(noun):a condition when there is a leak SS:The leakage of petroleum brought many problems to environment. //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //4. discretionary(adj):decide something by yourself// //SS:You should make a discretionary decision on whether you should take a apart-time job.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //5. applaud(verb): approve// //SS: The consumers applaud the cut of taxes.//

//PF:principles of macroeconomics// 6.autonomous(adj): make decisions by yourself SS: This state has it's autonomous rights on making laws. //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //7.explicit(adj): saying something clearly and exactly// //SS:The doctors told me the explicit instructions//

//PF:Microeconomics//

//8.implicit(adj):expressed something indirectly// //SS: The audience always give the implicit criticism to that author//

//PF:Microeconomics// 9.forgo(verb): give up SS: I forwent the chance to study abroad.

//PF:Microeconomics// //10.refinery(noun): a factory where a substance can be made pure// //SS: The firm is going to build a new factory to increase its production capacity.//

//PF:Microeconomics//

//01/31/2011//

//1.majestic(adj):impressive about its size and beauty// //SS:There is a majestic mountain in my hometown.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //2.blend(noun):a mixture// //SS: The smooth paste is a blend of flour and milk.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //3.prematurely(adv): too early// //SS: Farmers harvest the wheat prematurely.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //4.liability(noun): debt// //SS: My father is enduring a liability.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //5.debasement(noun): to make something less valuable// //SS: The currency usually occurs when the supply is increased too quickly.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //6.intrinsic( adj) : a part of the real nature of something or somebody// //SS: Introversion is my intrinsic character.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //7. portable(adj): easy to carry// //SS: This small laptop is portable.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //8.denomination(noun):a unit of value// //SS: There are many different denominations for yuan.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //9.rotating(adj):turn around from one person to another person// //SS: Cleaning the classroom is a rotating job for every student.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //10. bail(verb):help somebody get out of trouble// //SS: The Fed bails out banks, which are facing a big trouble.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics//

//02/10/2011// //1.accrue(verb): increase// //SS:Your income will accrue if you work hard.//

//PF:Microeconomics//

2.odor(noun):an unpleasant smell SS:The odor of the restroom makes me feel uncomfortable. //PF:Microeconomics// //3.inflict(verb):make somebody suffer something unpleasant// //SS:They inflict a failure on the home team.//

//PF:Microeconomics// //4.versatile(adj): can do many different things// //SS:Jay is a versatile actor.//

//PF:Microeconomics// 5.obnoxious(adj): extremely unpleasant SS: That boy is thoroughly obnoxious.

//PF:Microeconomics// //6.sue( verb): make a claim against somebody in court// //SS: He sued the company for racial discrimination.//

//PF:Microeconomics// 7.conceive(verb): create or image something SS: I can't conceive how children live without parents.

//PF:Microeconomics// //8.counter(adj) : opposite// //SS:His actions are counter to his words.//

//PF:Microeconomics// 9.mortgage(noun): pledge SS: The bank refuses to accept any mortgage on housing.

//PF:Microeconomics// 10.irrespective(adj): regardless of //﻿SS: Anyone can take part in this match, irrespective of age.//

//PF:Microeconomics// //11: elaborate( adj): carefully prepared and organized// //SS: The students make elaborate costumes for the play.// //PF:Microeconomics//

//02/16/2011// //1.pertinent(adj):appropriate to a particular situation.// //SS:It's pertinent to wear a business suit if you are going to take part in a interview.// //PF:Microeconomics// //2.slash(verb): cut// //SS: I was slashed with a sword.// //PF:Microeconomics// //3.preclude(verb): prevent// //SS: The monopolists precludes new firms to enter into this industry.// //PF:Microeconomics// //4.severely(adv): strictly, seriously// //SS: The house was damaged severely during the fire.// //PF:Microeconomics// //5.alleviate(verb): make something less serious// //SS: The government should take some steps to alleviate traffic jam.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //6.dandruff(noun):small pieces of dead skin of one's head// //SS: The shampoo makes contribution to eliminate the dandruff.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //7.deliberately( adv): on purpose// //SS: The boy pushed that little girl down deliberately.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //8.lethargic(adj): have no energy to do something// //SS:Jason always look lethargic while he is studying.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //9.implement(verb):accomplish// //SS: It's hard to implement this job.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //10.redeem(verb): get something belonged to you in the past back// //SS: He redeemed his watch from pawn.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar//

//2/22/2011// //1.collusion(noun): make an agreement secretly to trick others// //SS:There was collusion between police and the drug dealers.// //PF:Microeconomics// //2.imperceptible(adj): can't be felt// //SS:The changes in temperature was too small to be imperceptible.// //PF:Microeconomics// //3.prestige(noun):the respect because of the social position or other things// //SS:MY grandfather has high prestige due to his influence on our community.// //PF:Microeconomics// //4.alleviate(verb): make something less severe// //SS:This medicine can alleviate your cold symptom.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //5.prudent(adj): careful// //SS: You had better be prudent when you choose some medicine to eat.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //6.sparingly(adv): careful to use something// //SS: The doctor advised that I should use such creams sparingly.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //7. rig (verb): arrange something in a dishonest way// //SS: It was said that the last election of chairman was rigged.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //8.reluctant(adj): don't want to do something// //SS:He was reluctant to admit he was wrong.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //9.asphalt(noun): a thick black sticky thing to build road// //SS: The asphalt can be used to making the surface of roads.// //PF:Microeconomics// //10: conspiracy(noun): a secret plan made to do harmful to others// //SS:The police crushed the conspiracy to transfer drugs to the country.// //PF:Microeconomics//

03/01/2011 1.antitrust(adj): prevent companies from monopoly SS:The country drafted the antitrust law to avoid monopoly. //PF:Microeconomics// //2.overtly(adv): do something openly// //SS:The gangster attack the police overtly.// //PF:Microeconomics// //3.vigorously(adv):actively// //SS:These three young birds sing vigorously.// //PF:Microeconomics// //4.plead(verb): admit// //SS: The stealer plead guilty of stealing.// //PF:Microeconomics// //5.extravagant( adj): very extreme, but not reasonable// //SS: you had better not be extravagant with water in view of the low rainfall this year.// //PF:Microeconomics// 6.escalate(verb): make something greater SS: We all don't want to escalate the war. //PF:Microeconomics// 7.courteous(adj): do something in a way that shows respect SS: The staff are very courteous and friendly. //PF:Microeconomics// //8.preemptive(noun): have rights to buy some things ahead of// //SS: As we all know, the staff have the preemptive of buying the new product of their company.// //PF:Microeconomics// //9.inert(adj): no life, not active// //SS: The cat lied on the road with inert sign.// //PF:Microeconomics// //10.unravel(verb):to make something separate// //SS:It' difficult to unravel this string.// //PF:Microeconomics//