Stories of USA Today
Materials for Reading & Listening Practice
Quick Access Resources:
Print PDF Quiz/Test Online Study
 Group (C) - Spelling Practices
Word List   Previous   Next    
Read [Esc] (1)
n.
(帆布,画布) heavy closely woven fabric; background against which events unfold, as in a historical narrative


Spelling Word: canvas
Read [Esc] (2)
n. Syn. volume; ability; capability
(容量,生产量,能力) mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate


Spelling Word: capacity
Read [Esc] (3)
n.
(俘虏,被俘虏人,被拘禁的人) prisoner taken by force; one kept in power of another; one charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection


Spelling Word: captive
Read [Esc] (4)
n.
(雕刻匠,雕工) one who divides something into pieces by cutting; making decorative wooden panels


Spelling Word: carver
Read [Esc] (5)
n.
(目录表) list or enumeration of names; articles arranged methodically, often in alphabetical order


Spelling Word: catalogue
Read [Esc] (6)
n.
(澄清,净化) process of making things clearer or easier to understand


Spelling Word: clarification
Read [Esc] (7)
n.
(顶点,极点,巅峰) upward movement; steady increase; the highest point; the greatest degree


Spelling Word: climax
Read [Esc] (8)
n. Syn. tutor; teacher
(教练) tutor; teacher; a vehicle carrying many passengers


Spelling Word: coach
Read [Esc] (9)
n.
(信奉,支持,许诺,承担义务) pledge, undertaking; act of binding yourself to a course of action


Spelling Word: commitment
Read [Esc] (10)
n. Syn. makeup; constitution
(构成,组成) makeup; constitution; writing; essay


Spelling Word: composition