GMAT考试:GMAT每日一读之词汇篇(一)3
accelerate vt.vi. 加速
to move faster : gain speed
expedite : process :: accelerate : pace
accelerate <> retard
accessible a. 易接近的,可进入的,易受影响的,可理解的
capable of being understood or appreciated
abstruse <> accessible / patent
accessory n. 附件
a thing of secondary or subordinate importance : ADJUNCT
accessory <> of primarily importance
accidental a. 意外的,偶然的
occurring unexpectedly or by chance
inventiveness : accidental :: effect : casual
safeguard : accident :: hedge : loss
intentional:accidental:arrogant:humble
acclimate vt.使习惯于新环境
to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
acclimate <> make unfamiliar with
accolade n. 推崇备至,赞扬 an expression of praise
accolade <> cutting remark/speak ill / derogate/denounce
deplore <> accolade/extol
accomodate v. 容纳,留宿,使...适应
to provide with something desired, needed, or suited (as a helpful service, a loan, or lodgings)
obliterate:remove::accomodate:supply {convey:conduct}
accomplice n. 共犯,同谋
one associated with another especially in wrongdoing
accost vt.向人搭话
to approach and speak to often in a challenging or aggressive way
accost:approach
accountability n. 有责任,有义务
an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
accrete v. 共生,附着,增加
ACCUMULATE
accrete : growth :: erode : destruction
accumulate vt.vi. 积聚,堆积
to gather or pile up especially little by little : AMASS
accumulation <> dissipation