1. slate
noun:
- a type of dark grey stone that splits easily into thin flat layers板岩，石板
e.g. The sea was the color of slate.大海的颜色像石板
- a small thin piece of slate, used for covering roofs石板瓦
e.g. A loose slate had fallen from the roof.
- a list of the candidates in an election候选人名单
e.g. a slate of candidates
verb:
- to criticize somebody/something, especially in a newspaper批评，抨击
e.g. to slate a book/writer
- to plan that something will happen at a particular time in the future预定，计划，安排
e.g. The houses were first slated for demolition five years ago.
- to suggest or choose somebody for a job, position, etc.推举，选定
e.g. He is slated to play the lead in the new musical.
2. hoary
adj:
- very old and well known and therefore no longer interesting陈腐的，老掉牙的，陈旧的
e.g. a hoary old joke
- (especially of hair)grey or white because a person is old灰白的，花白的
e.g. His hair was a hoary white.
3. obituary
noun:
- an article about somebody’s life and achievements, that is printed in a newspaper soon after they have die讣告
e.g. an obituary column/notice
4. morbidity
morbid: adj
- having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death不正常的，病态的
e.g. He had a morbid fascination with blood.
- (medical)connected with disease与疾病有关的
morbidity:noun 病态，不健全，发病，发病率
5. imminent
adj:
- (especially of something unpleasant)likely to happen very soon即将发生的
e.g. the imminent threat of invasion
6. superfluous
adj:
- more than you need or want
= unnecessary
e.g. She gave him a look that made words superfluous.
7. creepy
adj:
- causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or slight horror令人毛骨悚然的，不寒而栗
= scary
e.g. It's kind of creepy down in the cellar!
- strange in a way that makes you feel nervous诡异的，离奇的
= spooky
e.g. What a creepy coincidence.
8. ensemble
noun
- a small group of musicians, dancers or actors who perform together乐团，剧团
e.g. The ensemble is/are based in Lyons.
- a number of things considered as a group全体，整体
- [countable,usually singular]a set of clothes that are worn together全套服装
e.g. A pair of pink shoes completed her striking ensemble.
9. comatose
adj
- deeply unconscious; in a coma昏迷的，不省人事的
- extremely tired and lacking in energy; sleeping deeply困乏的，无精打采的，酣睡的
10. stake
noun:
- a wooden or metal post that is pointed at one end and pushed into the ground in order to support something, mark a particular place, etc.桩，篱笆桩
e.g. Tall plants can be secured by tying them to stakes.
- a wooden post that somebody could be tied to in former times before being burnt to death(=killed by fire)as a punishment火邢柱
e.g. Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake.
- money that somebody invests in a company股份
e.g. a 20% stake in the business
- an important part or share in a business, plan, etc. that is important to you and that you want to be successful重大利益，利害关系
e.g. She has a personal stake in the success of the play.
- something that you risk losing, especially money, when you try to predict the result of a race, game, etc., or when you are involved in an activity that can succeed or fail赌注
e.g. They were playing cards for high stakes
verb:
- to risk money or something important on the result of something打赌
= bet
e.g. She staked her political career on tax reform, and lost.
- to support something with a stake用桩支撑
e.g. The young trees should be staked after planting.
11. oblivious
adj:
- not aware of something不知道，未察觉，未注意
e.g. He drove off, oblivious of the damage he had caused.
obvious:明显的，显然的
12. aberration
noun:
-a fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable脱离常规，反常现象，异常行为
e.g. A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast.
13. agitator
noun:
-a person who tries to persuade people to take part in political protest煽动者，鼓动着
e.g. a known agitator and troublemaker
14. palpable
adj:
- that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses易于察觉的，明显的
e.g. The tension in the room was almost palpable.
15. apathetic
adj:
- showing no interest or enthusiasm冷漠，淡漠，无动于衷
e.g. The illness made her apathetic and unwilling to meet people.
16. pretentious
adj:
- trying to appear important, intelligent, etc. in order to impress other people; trying to be something that you are not, in order to impress自命不凡的，炫耀的，虚夸的
e.g. It was just an ordinary house—nothing pretentious.
17. exalt
verb:
- to make somebody rise to a higher rank or position, sometimes to one that they do not deserve提拔，提升
e.g. His son was exalted to a high position in the government through family connections.
- to praise somebody/something very much表扬，高度赞扬
e.g. He was exalted as a pillar of the community.
18. snuff
verb:
- to stop a small flame from burning, especially by pressing it between your fingers or covering it with something扑灭，熄灭
= extinguish
- to smell something by breathing in noisily through the nose出声地嗅
e.g.The dogs were snuffing gently at my feet.
noun:
- tobacco in the form of a powder that people take by breathing it into their noses鼻烟
19. forge
verb:
- to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last艰苦干成，努力加强
e.g. They forged a lead in the first 30 minutes of the game.
- to make an illegal copy of something in order to cheat people伪造，假冒
e.g. He's getting good at forging his mother's signature.
- to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with a hammer; to make an object in this way锻造
- to move forward in a steady but powerful way稳步前进
e.g. He forged through the crowds to the front of the stage.
noun:
- a place where objects are made by heating and shaping pieces of metal, especially one where a blacksmith works铁匠铺
- a large piece of equipment used for heating metals in; a building or part of a factory where this is found锻造炉，锻造车间
20. throes
noun:
- violent pains, especially at the moment of death剧痛
e.g. The creature went into its death throes.
