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casual casualty characteristic character
casual a.
(1) happening by chance
We are the casual acquaintance of a long railway journey.
(2) not formal, done without much thought, effort, or concern
The atmosphere at the meeting was quite casual.
Casual days are days when a company allows workers to dress in casual clothes.
He made a casual remark about her shoes.
(3) not very serious, not so interested
He"s a casual sports fan.
(4) happening at certain times but not on a regular basis
She found only casual work.
casually ad.
I looked casually down at my watch.
He was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt.
casualty n.
(1) a person who is hurt or killed during an accident, war, etc.
The army suffered heavy casualties.
(2) a person or thing that is harmed, lost, or destroyed
The tree was a casualty of the high winds.
The factory was a casualty of the depression.
characteristic a. typical of a person, thing, or group, showing the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group
He responded to their comments with characteristic good humor.
Such behavior is not characteristic of a good neighbor.
characteristically ad.
She was characteristically modest when she accepted the reward.
character n. the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves, someone"s personality
This is a side of her character that few people have seen.
Certain character traits are helpful in the teaching profession.
in character, out of character used to say that some action or behavior is or is not like someone"s usual way of behaving
It was entirely in character for a generous person like her to give him the money.
His rudeness was completely out of character.When Linda heard the good news she tried to sound casual, but her excitement was obvious. The underlined part means ______.

A．uncaring
B．disinterested
C．without plan
D．without warning

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enthusiasm hesitation caution proportionenthusiasm n.(1) a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoyThe party supported its candidate with enthusiasm.He seems to lack enthusiasm for the work he s doing.(2) a hobby that someone feels enthusiastic aboutAmong his latest enthusiasms are sailing and fishing.hesitate v.(1) to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to doShe hesitated and waited for her friend to say something.He hesitated about accepting the job.(2) to be unwilling to do something because of doubt or uncertaintyI sometimes hesitate to say what I am really thinking.I hesitated to come without being asked.hesitation n.She agreed without the sightest hesitation.caution n.(1) care taken to avoid danger or risk, a careful attitude or way of behavingYou should use caution when operating the electric saw.Her financial adviser urged caution before investing in the project.(2) a warning telling someone to be carefulHer comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property.A note of caution: be sure that the electricity is off before you install the ceiling fan.(3) a spoken official warning given to someone who has done something illegal but has not committed a serious crimeShe was given a caution by the magistrate.throw fling cast caution to the wind to stop being careful and do something that is dangerous or that might result in failureAfter thinking about it for years, he finally threw caution to the wind, quit his job, and started his own company.caution v.(1) to warn or tell (someone) about a possible danger, problem, etc.She cautioned me not to decide too quickly.Officials are cautioning that the war may continue for years.I would caution against getting involved with him.(2) to give a caution to (someone)He was cautioned for speeding.proportion n.(1) an amount that is a part of a wholeThese expenses account for only a small proportion of our budget.The proportion of people who own their own homes is slowly increasing.(2) the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two thingsThe proportion of boys to girls in our class is three to one.Your share of the profits will be in proportion to the amount of work that you do.The size of the window seems out of proportion with the height of the wall.(3) the relative importance of thingsWe need to keep a sense of proportion about what really matters.If you are going to work in a new area, again there are the papers, and the accommodation agencies, though these should be approached with ______.

A．enthusiasm
B．hesitation
C．caution
D．concern

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calculate stimulate strength capacitycalculate v.(1) to find (a number, answer, etc.) by using mathematical processesI need to calculate how long it will take me to drive to Chicago.We calculated the cost of new carpeting for the whole house.(2) to get a general idea about the value, size, or cost of (something), estimateWe need to calculate our chances of success before we invest more money in the business.calculating a. If somebody is calculating, he often get what he wants by hurting or harming other peopleHe is the most calculating and selfish men in the community.Northbridge is a cool, calculating, and clever criminal who could strike again.stimulate v.(1) to make (something) more activeCaffeine stimulates the heart.A raise in employee wages might stimulate production.The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts.(2) to make (a person) excited or interested in somethingTheir discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.He was stimulated by their discussion.stimulation n.I mentioned previously that we do not know a lot about how the mechanical stimulation is being converted into chemical and electrical energy.strength n.(1) the quality or state of being physically strongI don t have enough strength to lift the box by myself.(2) a quality or feature that makes someone or something effective or usefulHer greatest strength is her keen attention to details.We talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the movie.on the strength of because of the influence of (something)I went and saw the film on the strength of his recommendation.strengthen v.We all agreed on a treaty to strengthen the cooperation between our two parties.capacity n.(1) the ability to hold or contain people or thingsThe restaurant has a large seating capacity.(2) the ability to do something (a mental, emotional, or physical ability)Does he have the capacity to handle this jobAnd these are real disabilities where people are not able to work to their full capacity, and can t earn an income.(3) a usually official position or jobHe was acting in his capacity as judge.She s worked for the company in various capacities over the years.(4) the amount of something that can be produced or managed by a factory, company, etc.We can t hire more people because we lack the training capacity.The factory is currently running at three-quarter capacity.Housewives who do not go out to work feel they are not working to their full ______.

A．capacity
B．strength
C．ability
D．possibility