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Amor vincit omnia
Love conquers all.- VIRGI,ECLOGUES X,69
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  1. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
    An amicable divorce had looked likely but Sky have now made it clear they expect compensation for letting him go. BBC (Sep 5, 2012)
  2. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
    Public opposition and private amity are perfectly consistent and praiseworthy. Foote, G. W. (George William)
  3. enamored
    marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
    When young people display remarkable intelligence or creativity, we are instantly enamored. Salon (Jul 31, 2012)
  4. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
    Nutritionists know that crash dieting is inimical to healthy eating in the long run.
  5. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
    He had never before realized what an odious little creature Durand was. Barry, John David
  6. bibliophile
    someone who loves and usually collects books
    She was a bibliophile from an early age and debated opening a bookstore in New York or London. New York Times (Apr 18, 2010)
  7. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
    His business background certainly had an impact on his philanthropy.
  8. phobia
    an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear
    I set out to find an answer, and quickly discovered that there are surprisingly few kinds of phobias.
  9. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
    If you've got a little problem with acrophobia — a fear of heights — think twice about taking in the 3-D, computer-animated "Mars Needs Moms." Seattle Times (Mar 9, 2011)
  10. hydrophobia
    a morbid fear of water
    Instead of sending for the doctor, her father posted off to an old woman famous for her treatment of hydrophobia. Various
  11. xenophobia
    a fear of foreigners or strangers
    Racial and religious intolerance are worse now than ever, xenophobia is becoming more and more dangerous.
  12. appease
    make peace with
    It would be bad news for investors if governments crank up spending to appease restless populations or pressure central banks into cutting interest rates.
  13. pacific
    disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature
    Mexico does not have any important oil installations along the Pacific coast.
  14. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
    “You learn to pacify the rough waters,” he said at last. New York Times (May 17, 2012)
Created on 十月 15, 2012

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