tailieunhanh - GMAT Vocabulary List Episode 1 Part 3

Tham khảo tài liệu 'gmat vocabulary list episode 1 part 3', ngoại ngữ, ngữ pháp tiếng anh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | The capricious bride- to- be has a different church in mind for her weddin g every few days. captious adj. disposed to find fault A captious attitude often causes difficulties in a relationship. carte blanche n. unlimited authority The designer was given carte blanche to create a new line for the fall. cascade n V. waterfall pour rush fall The hikers stopped along the path to take in the beauty of the rushing cascade. The water cascaded down the rocks into the pool. He took a photograph of the lovely cascade. The drapes formed a cascade down the window. castigate v. to punish through public criticism The mayor castigated the police chief for the rash of robberies. cataclysm n. an extreme natural force The earthquake has been the first cataclysm in five years. catalyst n. anything which creates a situation in which change can occur The low pressure system was the catalyst for the nor easter. catharsis n. a purging or relieving of the body or soul He experienced a total catharsis after the priest absolved his sins. Admitting his guilt served as a catharsis for the man. caustic adj. eating away at sarcastic words The caustic chemicals are dangerous. The girl harmed her mother with her caustic remarks. His caustic sense of humor doesn t go over so well when people don t know what they re in for. cavil v. to bicker The children are constantly caviling. censor v. to examine and delete objectionable material The children were allowed to watch the adult movie only after it had been censored. censure n. V. a disapproval an expression of disapproval to criticize or disapprove of His remarks drew the censure of his employers. A censure of the new show upset the directors. Her parents censured her idea of dropping out of school. ceremonious adj. very formal or proper The black- tie dinner was highly ceremonious. cessation n. ceasing a stopping The cessation of a bad habit is often difficult to sustain. chafe v. to annoy to irritate to wear away or make sore by rubbing His .