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  1. loft
    floor consisting of open space at the top of a house
    The blaze broke out in a loft where 11 people were sleeping, causing part of the roof to collapse, fire officials said.
  2. flap
    a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
    Eventually, Wilson steps through the tent flaps and is instantly swarmed. Seattle Times (Sep 5, 2013)
  3. gust
    a strong current of air
    As of Tuesday morning, the weather service was predicting gusts of up to 38 miles per hour Thursday in New York.
  4. brag
    show off
    Bryant bragged he could play in the majors right now.
  5. vent
    a hole for the escape of gas, air, or liquid
    An image taken from AFP TV shows a woman coming out of an air vent where she had been hiding. Wall Street Journal (Sep 23, 2013)
  6. hunch
    an impression that something might be the case
    My hunch here is Hardin’s days with the Bears are finished.
  7. stock
    a certificate documenting a shareholder's ownership
    But be aware that you have to allow at least 31 days to pass after you sell stocks before buying them back, says Mr. Piershale. Wall Street Journal (Nov 30, 2013)
  8. swift
    moving very fast
    Meanwhile, the White House is calling for his swift approval.
  9. clump
    a grouping of a number of similar things
    These kids clumped together, standing in packs, murmuring to one another as they left. Slate (Sep 27, 2013)
  10. thrust
    push forcefully
    In the test, the rocket engine injector generated 10 times more thrust than any injector made from 3D printing in the past. Forbes (Oct 8, 2013)
  11. brisk
    quick and energetic
    Selling mortgage securities was a brisk business for Wall Street for many years.
  12. brunt
    the main part, especially of a force or shock
    "But so far Cisco is bearing the brunt of it."
  13. split
    separate into parts or portions
    Both firms will split their work along 13 expansion areas.
  14. bold
    fearless and daring
    But there are arguments that can be made for taking bigger, bolder branding steps. Forbes (Nov 19, 2013)
  15. mold
    spoil due to humidity
    School officials said another firm, Building Dynamics, was recently hired to conduct a building-wide inspection and evaluate mold remediation efforts.
  16. jolt
    move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
    A strong earthquake jolted Taiwan on Sunday, killing two people and injuring at least 21 others, officials said.
  17. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
    On Christmas Day, Glee star Matthew Morrison will host two hours of Broadway hits, while Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry will reveal his influences.
  18. bolt
    leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
    Residents bolted out of their front doors to move their cars, which are often damaged by tidal flooding that occurs here about twice a month.
  19. trench
    any long ditch cut in the ground
    Soon countless trenches and tunnels cut through the rocky soil like capillaries, bringing fresh blood forward and carrying the wounded back. Slate (Nov 7, 2013)
  20. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
    In meetings, Cook is so calm as to be nearly unreadable, sitting silently with hands clasped in front of himself.
Created on 十二月 4, 2013

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