1.bar chart 長條圖

2.perspective

3.di-：一分為二
ex: dixoxide (CO2)

-gen-："birth, beginning"
ex: genesis, generation, generate

4.3C → Computer, Communication, Consumer electronics

5.-ly = adj.
ex: family, elderly, lovely, deadly, cowardly

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1.admonish(v.)
a. to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism
b. to tell or urge (someone) to do something
ex: They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.

2.conceal(v.)
a. to prevent someone from seeing or knowing your feelings
b. to hide something so that it cannot be found
ex: He was barely able to conceal his disgust.

3.excursion(n.)
a short journey that you take for pleasure
ex: My Saturday morning excursion into town.

4.affection(n.)
a feeling of liking and caring about someone or something
ex: He has great affection for the country.

5.intervene(v.)
to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
ex: She might have been killed if the neighbours hadn't intervened.

6.withdrawal(v.)
a. an act of moving something away or taking something away
b. an act of ending your involvement in something
c. the act of taking money out of a bank account
ex: The general authorized the withdrawal of troops from the fields.

7.scarcity(n.)
a situation in which the supply of something is not enough for the people who want it or need it
ex: Scarcity of food forced the herds to move.

8.refrain(v.)
to stop yourself from doing something. This word is often used in official announcements or signs
ex: Please refrain from smoking in this area.

9.categorize(v.)
to put people or things into groups according to what type they are
ex: His latest work cannot be categorized as either a novel or an autobiography.

10.alternative(n.)
offering or expressing a choice
ex: Scientists are developing an alternative approach to treating the disease.

11.craftsman(n.)
a man who makes beautiful or practical objects using his hands
ex: Skilled craftsmen carved the enormous mantel.

12.pertain(v.)
to be directly related to something
ex: They are trying to gather all the facts pertaining to this situation.

13.catastrophe(n.)
an event that causes a lot of damage or makes a lot of people suffer
ex: It would be a catastrophe if we didn't qualify for the World Cup next year.

14.resonant(adj.)
a resonant sound is deep and clear and continues for a long time
ex: Her art is resonant with centuries of tradition.

15.paralysis(n.)
a. the loss of the ability to move your body or a part of it, usually because of an injury or illness
b. the state of being completely unable to operate normally or effectively
ex: The syndrome can lead to sudden paralysis.

16.reminiscent(adj.)
a. reminding you of people or experiences in your past
b. similar to something else
c. full of thoughts of the past
ex: She had a reminiscent look on her face as she gazed at him.

17.orientate(v.)
to orient
ex: The curriculum is now heavily orientated towards exam preparation

18.hilarious(adj.)
extremely funny
ex: For some reason, she finds his jokes hilarious.

19.imminent(adj.)
likely or certain to happen very soon
ex: Many species of animal are in imminent danger of extinction.

20.monorail(n.)
a single rail serving as a track for a wheeled vehicle
ex: The passengers boarded the monorail.

21.disgrace(n.)
a. the loss of other people's respect because of something bad that you have done
b. someone or something that you should feel guilty or sorry about because they are very bad
ex: Holman was sent home in disgrace after assaulting one of the other players.

22.ambush(n.)
an attack from a hidden position
ex: The two men were shot and wounded in an ambush.

23.enterprise(n.)
a. a large or important project, especially one that is new or different
b. a business company or organization
ex: They are involved in an exciting scientific enterprise.

24.heed(v.)
to consider someone's advice or warning and do what they suggest
ex: The danger signs were there, but we didn't heed the warning.

25.risk(n.)
he possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
ex: Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease.