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【2】2. Confined to his laboratory, the scientist was _______ to what was going on in the outside world.
(1) faithful (2) oblivious (3) besieged (4) disgusted
ob·liv·i·ous
adjective
1.
unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to ): She was oblivious of his admiration.
2.
forgetful; without remembrance or memory: oblivious of myformer failure.
3.
Archaic . inducing forgetfulness.
be·siege
verb (used with object), -sieged, -sieg·ing.
1.
to lay siege to.
2.
to crowd around; crowd in upon; surround: Vacationers besieged the travel office.
3.
to assail or ply, as with requests or demands.
【2】12. The downtown skyscraper is the city’s landmark, designed by three most ________ architectures in
Asia.
(1) impromptu (2) prominent (3) facilitating (4) contagious
im·promp·tu
adjective
1.
made or done without previous preparation: an impromptuaddress to the unexpected crowds.
2.
suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.: an impromptudinner.
3.
improvised; having the character of an improvisation.
adverb
4.
without preparation: verses written impromptu.
noun
5.
something impromptu; an impromptu speech, musicalcomposition, performance, etc.
6.
a character piece for piano common in the 19th century andhaving, despite its title, a clear-cut form.
prom·i·nent
adjective
1.
standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous;particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominentfeature.
2.
3.
leading, important, or well-known: a prominent citizen.
【2】13. Although honesty is the best policy, the truth is that being _______ is not always appreciated.
(1) deceitful (2) candid (3) splendid (4) respectful
de·ceit·ful
can·did
adjective
1.
frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
2.
free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge;straightforward: a candid opinion.
3.
informal; unposed: a candid photo.
4.
honest; impartial: a candid mind.
5.
Archaic . white.
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