tailieunhanh - GMAT Vocabulary List Episode 1 Part 2

Tham khảo tài liệu 'gmat vocabulary list episode 1 part 2', ngoại ngữ, ngữ pháp tiếng anh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | arbiter n. one who is authorized to judge or decide The decision of who would represent the people was made by the arbiter . arbitrary adj. based on one s preference or judgment Rick admitted his decision had been arbitrary as he claimed no expertise on the matter. arcane adj. obscure secret mysterious With an arcane expression the young boy left the family wondering what sort of mischief he had committed. The wizard s description of his magic was purposefully arcane so that others would be unable to copy it. archetype n. original pattern or model prototype This man was the archetype for scores of fictional characters. The scientist was careful with the archetype of her invention so that once manufacturing began it would be easy to reproduce it. ardent adj. with passionate or intense feelings The fans ardent love of the game kept them returning to watch the terrib le team. arduous adj. laborious difficult strenuous Completing the plans for the new building proved to be an arduous affair. Building a house is arduous work but the result is well worth the labor. arid adj. extremely dry parched barren unimaginative The terrain was so arid that not one species of plant could survive. Their thirst became worse due to the arid condition of the desert. aromatic adj. having a smell which is sweet or spicy The aromatic smell coming from the oven made the man s mouth water. arrogant adj. acting superior to others conceited After purchasing his new expensive sports car the arrogant doctor refus ed to allow anyone to ride with him to the country club. arrogate v. to claim or demand unduly The teenager arrogated that he should be able to use his parent s car whenever he desired. articulate v. adj. to utter clearly and distinctly clear distinct expressed with clarity skillful with words It s even more important to articulate your words when you re on the phone. You didn t have to vote for him to agree that Adlai Stevenson was articul ate. A salesperson must be articulate when .