Group 3 · 學習模式

to use unclear language to avoid stating an opinion directly

含糊其詞；模稜兩可

The spokesperson equivocated when asked about the layoffs.

Rather than equivocate, she gave a direct answer.

Politicians often equivocate to avoid controversy.

to come together to form one mass, group, or whole

結合；聯合

The separate protest groups eventually coalesced into a movement.

Droplets of oil coalesced on the surface of the water.

Their ideas coalesced into a coherent business plan.

abundant in supply or quantity

豐富的；大量的

She took copious notes during the lecture.

The region receives copious rainfall each spring.

He offered copious apologies for the delay.

using or containing more words than needed; wordy

冗長的；囉嗦的

The report was so verbose that key points got lost.

His verbose emails often went unread.

Editors cut the verbose introduction down to two sentences.

humble submission and respect shown toward someone

順從；尊重

Junior staff treated the CEO with visible deference.

She deferred to her mentor's judgment out of deference.

In many cultures, deference to elders is highly valued.