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Encyclopedia: book or set of books giving information about every branch of knowledge, or about one particular subject, with articles in alphabetical order lexicon: dictionary, esp. of an ancient language or of words from a single subject thesaurus: book containing lists of words and phrases grouped according to their meanings or types (a thesaurus of slang) 1. abuse: n. a. unkind, cruel or rude words, violent attack in words b. wrong use, misuse, improper treatment, maltreat 2. popular press: newspapers, journals that are aimed at the needs or tastes of ordinary people and not the specialists in a particular subject 3. scholarly: adj. concerned with serious detailed study---opposite POPULAR博学的 4. stature [st?t??] originally a person’s stature is his bodily height and general size.身高；身材 Figuratively, the stature of a person or of their achievements is the importance and reputation that they have. mental or moral quality，development，growth，or level of attainment，especially as worthy of esteem (成就、道德、精??等的)发展状况(或水平) 5. unbridled:[,?nbraidld] not controlled or limited in any way, too violent and active, used to show disapproval放肆的 6. fury: violent or very strong anger 7. contempt: n. lack of respect; despite; defiance 8. calamity: an event that causes a great deal of damage, destruction, or personal sadness and distress; serious misfortune不幸 9. scandal: n. a disgraceful event; shame; disgrace丑闻；流言蜚语；诽谤 10. lexicographic: a. lexicographical adj. 词典编辑的 of or relating to lexicography 11. deteriorate: cause to become worse, worsen恶化，变坏 12. stern: very firm or hard towards others behaviour. 13. Bar: lawyers collectively; or the legal profession 14. deplorable: disgraceful, distressing, heartbreaking, lamentable, wretched, 15. flagrant: used to describe a bad or shocking action, situation, or attitude that is very obvious and not concealed in any way, conspicuous, notorious, open, scandalous不能容忍的；恶名昭著的 fragrant: having a sweet or pleasant smell芳香的；愉快的 1