definition
a brief statement giving a general view of some subject, book, etc.; a summary
synopsis (n.)
clever,penetrating
acute
obedient,docile,submissive
headstrong
A broken toe can be a major_______for a skater who hopes to qualify for the Olympics.
setback
忠诚
fidelity
one aspect or side of a subject or problem; one of the cut surfaces of a gem
facet (n.)
blunder,mess up
bungle
stranger,outsider
inhabitant
Just because he got the lead in the school play doesn't justify his irritating air of ______ superiority.
smug
反驳
refute
having lost the power of feeling or movement
numb (adj.)
explanation,narration
commentary
sensitive,alert
numb
The teacher's guide gives a ______ of the plot of each story in the collection.
synopsis
pacify
deep and painful regret for one's past misdeeds; pangs of conscience
remorse (n.)
frightening,spooky,creepy
eerie
anger,arouse,stir up
pacify
He will be tempted to _____ longer if he thinks that this might be their last visit together
tarry
咆哮
bluster
to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while
tarry (v.)
spout,rant,brag,swagger
bluster
not hungry,well-fed
ravenous
Even though the story was hard to follow,my friends decided to stay for the ________ of the opera.
duration
自以为是的
smug