50篇短文搞定GRE真题核心词（十二）

In the vast realm of classic literature, a debate was triggered amongst numerous authors and critics over the portrayal of terrestrial beings in their works. One character, in particular, caused a stir - the capricious bat, adopted by mystery novelist, Edgar Derwent.

His novels, stabilized by his commitment to detail, were renowned. Yet, his latest release, featuring a bat as a pivotal character, was met with discernable doubt. The implausibility of a bat performing such critical acts led to an unexpected division amongst fans and critics.

Critics argued that Edgar's decision to exaggerate the bat's role was a capricious move, destabilizing the credibility of his work. They estimated it to be a rare, and decidedly poor choice. Others, however, found it a refreshing deviation, supporting Edgar's aim to push boundaries.

Among these debates, the most vocal were two politicians, both authors themselves, each with a preference for the unusual. One argued for the classical approach, emphasizing the proportion and stability of characters. The other, a capitalist at heart, argued for the possibility and practical advantages of breaking norms.

In this intense debate, the bat, an insignificant branch-dwelling agent, critically portrayed, became the centerpiece. The outcome? The capriciousness of the literary world, equal parts predictable and implausible.

Word List

603.agent [ˈeɪdʒənt] n.代理人；特工

604.author [ˈɔːθər] n.作者；作家

605.bat [bæt] n.蝙蝠

606.branch [bræntʃ] n.树枝；分支

607.carry [ˈkæri] v.携带；运输

608.classic [ˈklæsɪk] adj.经典的；古典的

609.classical [ˈklæsɪkəl] adj.古典的；经典的

610.crucial [ˈkruːʃəl] adj.关键的；决定性的

611.debate [dɪˈbeɪt] n.辩论；讨论

612.decide [dɪˈsaɪd] v.决定；下决心

613.decidedly [dɪˈsaɪdɪdli] adv.明确地；坚决地

614.discern [dɪˈsɜːrn] v.辨别；识别

615.distinguish [dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ] v.区别；辨别

616.doubt [daʊt] n.怀疑；疑虑

617.equal [ˈiːkwəl] adj.相等的；平等的

618.estimate [ˈɛstɪmət] v.估计；估算

619.exaggerate [ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt] v.夸大；夸张

620.mystery [ˈmɪstəri] n.神秘；谜团

621.except [ɪkˈsɛpt] prep.除了；除外

622.professional [prəˈfɛʃənl] adj.专业的；职业的

623.expert [ˈɛkspɜːrt] n.专家；能手

624.implausible [ɪmˈplɔːzəbl] adj.难以置信的；不合情理的

625.implausibility [ɪmˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti] n.难以置信；不合情理

626.legal [ˈliːɡəl] adj.法律的；合法的

627.numerous [ˈnuːmərəs] adj.许多的；大量的

628.obvious [ˈɑbvɪəs] adj.明显的；显然的

629.opinion [əˈpɪnjən] n.意见；看法

630.opposed [əˈpoʊzd] adj.反对的；对立的

631.per [pɜːr] prep.每；按照

632.politician [ˌpɑləˈtɪʃən] n.政治家；政客

633.portray [pɔrˈtreɪ] v.描绘；扮演

634.possibility [ˌpɑsəˈbɪləti] n.可能性；可能的事情

635.practical [ˈpræktɪkəl] adj.实际的；实用的

636.preference [ˈprɛfərəns] n.偏爱；喜好

637.proportion [prəˈpɔːrʃən] n.比例；部分

638.rare [rɛr] adj.稀有的；罕见的

639.release [rɪˈlis] v.发布；释放

640.stability [stəˈbɪləti] n.稳定性；稳定状态

641.stabilized [ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzd] adj.稳定的；稳固的

642.stable [ˈsteɪbəl] adj.稳定的；牢固的

643.terrestrial [təˈrɛstriəl] adj.陆地的；地球的

644.together [təˈɡeðər] adv.在一起；共同地

645.trigger [ˈtrɪɡər] v.触发；引发

646.perform [pərˈfɔrm] v.执行；表演

647.unexpected [ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd] adj.出乎意料的；意外的

648.unusual [ʌnˈjuːʒuəl] adj.不寻常的；罕见的

649.vast [væst] adj.广阔的；巨大的

650.adopt [əˈdɑpt] v.采纳；收养

651.aim [eɪm] v.目标；瞄准

652.capital [ˈkæpɪtl] n.首都；资本

653.capitalist [ˈkæpɪtəlɪst] n.资本家；资本主义者

654.capricious [kəˈprɪʃəs] adj.反复无常的；变化无常的

655.capriciousness [kəˈprɪʃəsnəs] n.反复无常；变化无常

656.commitment [kəˈmɪtmənt] n.承诺；投入

657.critically [ˈkrɪtɪkli] adv.批判性地；严重地