英语泛读教程Unit Two.docVIP

Unit Two French and English cosmopolitan : someone free from local or national prejudices caricature :a likeness or representation of anything so exaggerated or distorted as to appear ridiculous or comical cynicism : contempt for and suspicion of human nature gnat : extended to other small insects chivalry : bravery and courtesy deface : to obliterate battery : a number of cannon or other offensive weapons with their equipment pageant : display blaze : a bursting out or active display dwell on : to rest attention on bulk : the greater part ;a mass imitate : to copy or take as a model obstinately : stubbornly peculiarity : individuality vice : a fault obscenity : disgust ; indecency avarice : eager desire for wealth ; covetousness superficial : not deep knave : a serving boy ; a dishonest or deceitful man , a rogue indolence : laziness ; causing little or no pain reap : to cut down as grain pluck : to pull snobbishness : the characteristic of a person who sets too much value on social standing , wishing to be associated with the upper class and their mores , and treating those viewed as inferior with condescension and contempt repulsive : causing disgust plagiarize : to steal from (the writings or ideas of another) hospitality : (friendly welcome and) entertainment of guests unconscious : not self-conscious ; unaware base : low in place, value, estimation or principle amiable : lovable; friendly; love-inspiring mediaeval : of the Middle Ages largess : a bestowal or distribution of gifts; generosity, magnanimous spirit or manner subtle : delicate, refined elusive : deceptive vicarious : not experience personally but imagined through the experience of others plentitude : fullness; completeness; plenteousness barricade : a temporary defensive barrier(to block a street) conservatism : opposition to innovation succession : a coming after or following wreck : the destruction of a ship fraternal : belonging to a brother or brethren; brotherly torture : extreme physic