高级英语2__1-8单元词汇及练习

Unit 1 lash A. strike violently

pummel C. hit with repeated blow

gruff C. rough

elevate B. lift up

demolish A. destroy

scud A. go straight and fast

interior A. situated inside

ferocity B. fierceness

shudder D. shake

sanctuary B. shelter

maroon D. leave helpless and alone vantage C. advantage

debris D. scattered broken pieces

implore A. request earnestly

skim B. move lightly over

rampage C. rage

festoon D. decorate

extinguish A. put out

disintegrate B. break up into pieces frustrate A. discourage

prop A. support

tilt B. incline

endure C. bear

bar A. music note

thrust D. driving force

diminish B. reduce

perish die

lap C. beat

violent windstorm h hurricane

letters; letter writing c correspondence

machine for generating g generator

to put into water; throw water over d douse

to rise to higher level of rank, power etc. m mount

state in trouble or difficulty m mess

to save from loss, fire, wreck etc. s salvage

of the mind p psychological

to strike or fill with respect combined with fear and reverence a awe done, carried out, with order or method m methodical

impressive or sensational s spectacular

something owned p possession

difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend i incomprehensible forceful, often vindictive anger w wrath

to lay waste or destroy d devastate

a place or structure to which a vessel or aircraft can be moored m mooring to break suddenly with a brisk, sharp, cracking sound s snap

to grasp and hold tightly. c clutch

to defeat completely and decisively o overwhelm

one of the glass-filled divisions of a window or door p pane

a usually rectangular pad of heavy cloth filled with soft material or an arrangement of coiled springs, used as or on a bed m mattress

to strike or affect in a manner similar to lashing w whip

to seek advice or information of c consult

unwilling; disinclined r reluctant

a person who performs or offers to perform a service of his or her own free will v volunteer

John Koshak Sr. is a businessman, who designs educational toys and supplies. 错Gulfport is a town, where the Koshaks live and which it is said that the hurricane would pummel. 对

The old parents have been living with young couple and their children for some years. 错

When the water rose above their ankles, they tried to run away, but failed. 对The hurricane seized a 600,000-gallon Gulfport oil tank and dumped it 250 yards away. 错

The stairs were protected by two walls from the direction of the wind. 错Charlie had to some extent taken upon himself the task of looking after the