单词解析速记 JV530:Purvey.and.Riveting
日期:2012-03-27 17:57
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PURVEY = (verb) 1. to provide goods and services, especially as a business; 2. to circulate gossip or information
Synonyms:
supply, provide, furnish, equip, stock, store, transfer, inform, circulate
Antonyms:
hinder, impede, limit
Examples:
- The Italian government purveyed blankets and water to the earthquake victims.
- Lisa considered herself a purveyor of news and opinion.
- This company has purveyed clothingtothe armed forces for generations.
- The president’s speech was intended to purvey a message of optimism.
RIVETING =
arousing and holding the attention of
Synonyms:
fascinating, enthralling, spellbinding, captivating
Antonyms:
boring, dull, uninteresting, common
- I found the movie riveting and was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
- I was riveted to the television as news of the events unfolded.
- Marc’s lectures were less than riveting, and several students decided to drop the class.
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