大学英语6级考试高频词汇必备MP3 9

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　　originate
The quarrel originated from a misunderstanding.
overlap¹
One feather overlaps² another on a bird's wing.
overstate
The trouble comes
when researchers downplay uncertainties³ in their studies
or overstate the case for causality.
parental⁴
He has lost the parental love even since he was very young.
pastime
It is my favorite pastime.
pathetic
His tears were pathetic to witness.
patriotic⁵
In his speech,
Professor Li spoke⁶ highly of the Chinese Democratic League's role
in supporting the Communist Party
and in uniting patriotic democratic personages.
patrol
Warships⁷ are on patrol in the territorial⁸ waters of the country
to watch for any foreign vessels⁹.
perpetual
Do you believe in perpetual love in this secular¹⁰ world?
perplex
I was perplexed¹¹ by so many intricate questions.
pervasive¹²
Beyond the realm of information technology,
the accelerated pace of technological¹³ change in virtually every industry
has created entirely¹⁴ new businesses,
wiped out others,
and produced a pervasive demand for continuous innovation.
pollutant¹⁵
We will further promote energy and resources saving
and reduction of pollutant discharge to make economic growth sustainable.
ponder
This set me pondering the obvious question:
“How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do
when there's never been such a range of stimulating¹⁶ entertainment available to them?”
precede
The motorcar was preceded by motorcycles.
preclude¹⁷
Their move does not preclude others from investing.
predecessor¹⁸
The decision was made by my predecessor.
prediction
He made a prediction
that the government would be defeated at the general election.
premise¹⁹
Advice to investors²⁰ was based on the premise
that interest rates would continue to fall.
preside
The manager presides over the business of the store.
prestige
He suffered a loss of prestige when the scandal was publicized.
prey²¹
He trusts people too much.
Naturally he becomes an easy prey sometimes.
proficient²²
She is very proficient at operating a computer terminal.
prone²³
He is prone to lose his temper
when people disagree with him.
propel
His addiction²⁴ to drugs propelled him towards a life of crime.
provocative²⁵
His provocative remarks about unemployed²⁶ people being lazy provoked them.
quantitative²⁷
Quantitative chemical analysis shows
that water has two atoms of hydrogen to one of oxygen.
radiant
She was radiant with joy at her wedding.
random²⁸
The experiment cannot be satisfactory
because he has to use the random selection of specimens²⁹.
rebound³⁰
The official statistics on productivity growth
exclude the usual rebound in a business cycle.
recipe
What is your recipe for success?
refreshment³¹
Refreshments³² can be bought on the train.
regime
The changes made under the present regime are very large in our work.
resignation
His resignation is only a gesture.
respectable
He's a bit too respectable for my taste.
respectful
He enjoyed a mutually respectful relationship with us.
retort
He retorted that it was my fault as much as his.
retrospect³³
In retrospect,
however,
Dr. Venter sees that all the publicity³⁴ about the“race to the genome”
has brought benefits, too.
revelation
His Hamlet was a revelation to the critics.
revenge
Revenge is a dessert better served cold.
robbery
He was guilty of attempted robbery.
SARS
Scientists in Canada announced over the weekend
that they had broken the genetic³⁵ code of the virus suspected of causing
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome( SARS).
scar
Will the cut leave a scar?
scenario³⁶
The old writer shaped the folktale into a film scenario.
scorn
You've no right to scorn a poor girl.
scrutiny³⁷
His actions do not bear scrutiny.
secrecy³⁸
The diplomat³⁹ was sent on a mission of great  secrecy.
segregation⁴⁰
This pattern of human rights violations⁴¹ against enslaved African-Americans
continued under racial segregation for nearly another century.
seniority
Should promotion⁴² be through merit or seniority?
sensitivity
One of the side effects of the drug is increased sensitivity to sunlight.