Group 11 · 學習模式

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use

笨重的；累贅的

The cumbersome equipment slowed down the crew.

Filing taxes felt like a cumbersome process.

She struggled with the cumbersome suitcase at the airport.

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

好鬥的；粗暴的

The truculent customer refused to calm down.

His truculent tone escalated the argument quickly.

The truculent teenager challenged every rule at home.

designed to impress or attract notice; showy

炫耀的；浮誇的

The ostentatious mansion featured gold-plated fixtures.

His ostentatious display of wealth embarrassed his family.

She avoided ostentatious jewelry for the interview.

irritable and quarrelsome, especially in small ways

易怒的；難以駕馭的

The fractious committee couldn't agree on anything.

The fractious toddler refused to nap.

Fractious debates delayed the vote for hours.

a gesture or bow expressing deference or respect

鞠躬；恭順

The courtiers bowed in obeisance to the king.

He paid obeisance to his mentor's lasting influence.

The ritual required a formal obeisance before entering.