西安翻译公司一张表搞定SAT语法词汇中的形近词
提到背单词,很多小伙伴都想说,其实内心我是拒绝的,表示对单词这群小恶魔真是毫无办法,对形近词更是觉得一头雾水累觉不爱。在新SAT考试语法部分,考察形近词的题型一直是童鞋们冲击满分道路上的拦路虎,原因是这些词拼写或者发音非常像,但意思却截然不同,如果不知两个单词之间的区别就极易做错。为帮助童鞋们提高正确率和备考效率,老师想和大家分享我觉得新SAT语法中可能让童鞋们傻傻分不清的形近词。
以下是老SAT曾经出现过的高频12组形近词:
1
Auditory
adj. 听觉的,听觉器官的
Audible
adj. 能听见的
2
collaborate
v. 合作
corroborate
v. 证实,支持
3
desirous
adj. 渴望得到某物的(人)
desirable
adj. 值得拥有的(物)
4
exhaustive
adj. 详尽的,彻底的
exhausted
adj. 精疲力竭的
5
imminent
adj. 即将发生的
eminent
adj. 显赫的,杰出的
6
insure
v. 投保险
ensure
v. 确定,保证
7
indecisive
adj. 不明确的,无判断力的
indefinite
adj. 无限期的
8
opposite
adj. (地理位置上)相反的
opposed
adj. (抽象概念上)相反的
9
proceed
v. 前进
precede
v. 在…之前
10
prospective
adj. 可能的,预期的
perspective
n. 看法,观点
11
raise
v. 举起(别的某物)
rise
v. (某物自己)上升
12
repel
v. 击退,排斥
Propel
v. 推动,驱使
在老SAT常考的高频易混词的基础上,老师根据新SAT的题目,给小伙伴们汇总了新SAT常考的易混词。饱受易混词摧残的宝宝们,接纯干货啦。
Definition
Correct usage
Accept vs. Except
Accept- to receive or take as payment
Except-with the exclusion of
We accept credit cards for purchases except those under five dollars
Affect vs. effect
Affect (verb)-to influence or change
Affect (noun)-emotion or feeling
Effect (verb)- to cause a change; the object is the change
The rain did not affect our crop yield. This was not the expected effect.
Bill sought to effect changes in environmental policy.
Laura claimed indifference, but displayed an excited affect.
Allude vs. elude
Allude-reference something indirectly
Elude-to escape
In The Aeneid, Vergil alludes to events in Roman history. In it, Aeneas eludes the Cyclopes.
Complement vs. compliment
Complement-to complete, make perfect
Compliment-to give praise
The red sash complements the rest of my outfit. I got many compliments on it today.
Counsel vs. council
Counsel (verb)-to complete, make perfect
Counsel (noun)-advice
Council-an assembly or meeting
The council meets everyday. Their job is to counsel the king on matters of the State.
Elicit vs. illicit
Elicit-to bring out
Illicit-not allowed by law
We elicited a confession quickly. He was very open about his illicit behavior.
Emigrate vs. immigrate
Emigrate-to leave and mover to another place
Immigrate-to come to a country to live there
Programs are available for skilled workers to emigrate from Asia. Many have thus immigrated to the U.S.
Eminent vs. imminent
Eminent-standing out, prominent
Imminent-about to take place
Dark, eminent clouds filled the sky. A storm was imminent.
Gracious vs. gratuitous
Gracious-pleasantly kind, prominent
Gratuitous-without reason or payment
Molly was a gracious host at the party, even when a guest began yelling gratuitous insults.
Infirmary vs. infirmity
Infirmary-a place for care of the sick
Infirmity-disability or weakness
The infirmities she was suffering from only increased as she aged in the infirmary.
Lose vs. loose
Lose-become unable to find, misplace
Loose-free, not bound together
I will lose my keys if they are tied on with a loose knot.
Precede vs. proceed
Precede-to come before
Proceed-to move forward
A loud noise preceded the fireworks. The officers told us to proceed with caution.
Principle vs. principal
Principle-a rule or fact
Principal (noun)-chief official
Principal (adjective)-most important
Always use the principle: “Ask before taking.” This is the principal way we keep track of items.
Reluctant vs. reticent
Reluctant- feeling hesitation
Reticent-reserved, silent
A reticent person, Jonah was reluctant to speak in public.
Respectful vs. respective
Respectful-showing respect or admiration for
Respective-relating separately
The guests were respectful of the rules she had set. They stayed at their respective tables.
Than vs. then
Than-a conjunction used to compare
Then-next or soon after
I told her I liked peas more than candy. Then she really thought I was lying!
Too vs. to
Too- in addition, also, or excessively
To-a preposition used to show direction towards a point
Please drive to the market this afternoon. Make sure you bring the coupons, too: you don’t want to spend too much.
Weather vs. whether
Weather-temperature and conditions
Whether-which of the two
I cannot decide whether to go to the park or the gym. I suppose it depends on the weather.
Its vs. It’s
Its is the possessive form of “it.”
It’s means “it is.”
It’s hard to tell when the baby will start crying. Its arched brows make it always appear upset.
Their vs. They’re
Their is the possessive form of “they.” They’re means “they are.”
The team practiced all year, and their hard work paid off. They’re going to the championship.
Whose vs. who’s
Whose is the possessive form of “they.” They’re means “they are.”
Who’s going to the store with me? Judy is. Now whose car should we take?
Your vs. You’re
Your is the possessive form of “you.” You’re means “you are”
You’re too talented to give up acting. Plus, your voice is incredible.
以上就是全文内容,请各位同学可以在不断的学习中,不断丰富这个列表,形成属于自己的一套单词表,这才是区分易混词的王道。希望对考生们有所帮助!
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