Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 16 (E)

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세트공유

admirers

a person who thinks highly of another
Bill Clinton has many admirers.

authentic

genuine
We went to China Town to have authentic Chinese food.

clamor

a loud protest
The students created quite a clamor.

controversy

public disagreement, usually involving strong opinions and an important subject
There is much controversy over stem cell research.

definitive

clear and leaving no further question
The owner of the company gave a definitive answer to the employee's question.

disturbed

worried
The women in the office were very disturbed by the vulgar language of the man.

enable

to make able, to give power
The study session enabled us to pass the test easily.

heroism

an act of courage or great skill
Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his heroism.

impact

effect
Lack of exercise has a negative impact on people's health.

impressive

causing admiration
That little boy's tennis ability is very impressive; he will be a pro one day.

lasting

continuing for a long time
The little girl's heroic act had a lasting impression on the community.

offensive

suffering of the body or the mind
Although many praised his artwork, some found it to be very offensive.

periodicals

a magazine or other publication that comes out at regular intervals
I subscribe to several periodicals.

reclusiveness

a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation
The neighbors really didn't know the man because of his reclusiveness.

rigid

strict
Her mother was very rigid and expected her children to follow a strict schedule.

sensitive

easily hurt or affected emotionally
He is a very sensitive man; he cries very often.

spotlight

to focus attention on
The media spotlighted the candidates achievements.

ultimately

in the end
The children ultimately had to obey their parents.

unorthodox

unusual
Her teaching methods were very unorthodox and caused much controversy in the school.

withdrawn

not communicative
After having spent most of his childhood alone, he became very withdrawn as an adult.