Wednesday, May 30, 2012

词汇(二)


Gustatory
- relating to the sense of taste
E.g. The epicure's gustatory sense was so highly developed that he could easily identify all the differenct herbs and spices used in even the most elaborate meal.

Disparate
- fundamentally different; entirely unlike
E.g. In contrast to their nearly identical physical appearances, the twins had such disparate personalities that they had few interests in common.

Brigand
- a member of a group of criminals that robs people, esp. one that attacks travelers
- SYN = bandit, outlaw
E.g. The police apprehended the brigand after a lengthy chase.

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