word list 3

1.    anthology   n. 選集   (a collection of poems, stories or songs)
2.    anthoropologist  n. 人類學家 (experts who deal with the origin, nature and destiny of human beings)
3.    antibiotic  n. 抗生素  (substance that can destroy or prevent growth of bacteria);  
                adj. 抗菌的
4. antibody  n. 抗體
5. antic  adj. 古怪的  (fanastic and queer)
6. anticipate v. 預期，期待 (to look forward to; expect)
7. antidote  n. 解毒藥 (a remedy to counteract a poison)
8. antihistamine  n. 治療過敏的抗組胺劑 (any of various compounds that counteract histamine in the body and that are used for treating allegic reactions and cold symptoms)
9. antipathy n. 反感，厭惡 (strong dislike)
10. antique  adj. 古時的，古老的 (existing since or belonging to earlier times)
             n. 古物，古董 (a relic or object of ancient times)
11. antiseptic  n. 殺菌劑  (any substance that inhibit the action of microorganisms)
                adj. 防腐的 (preventing infection or decay)
12. antithesis  n. 對立，相對 (a contrast or opposition)
13. anvil  n. 鐵砧 (a steel block)
14. aorta n. 主動脈 (the main artery of the body)
15. apex n. 頂點,最高點 (the highest point; peak; vertext)
16. aphorism n. 格言 (maxim, adage)
17. aplomb n. 沉靜，鎮靜 (complete and confident composure)
18. apocalyptic adj. 預示世界末日的,啓示的 (prophetic)
19. apocrypha n. 僞經，僞書 (writings or statements of dubious authenticity)
20. apocryphal adj. 虛假的， 假冒的 (of doubtful authenticity)
21. apogee n. 遠地點  
22. apologize v.道歉 (to say one is sorry) ; 辯解 (to make a formal defence)
23. apoplectic adj. 中風的 (of, relating to, or causing stroke); 憤怒的 (furious)
24. apostasy n. 背教，脫黨，變節 (an abandoning of what one has believed in)
25. apostate n. 背教者； 變節者 (a person guilty of apostasy; renegade)
26. apostrophe  n. 撇號 (')
27. apothecary n. 藥劑師 (one who prepares and sells drugs)
28. appall v. 使驚駭， 使恐怖 (to fill with horror or dismay; shock)
29. apparatus n. 儀器，設備 (set of instruments in scientific expetriments)
30. apparel n. 衣服 (clothing; garments; attire)