Word
shabby : in bad repair or condition;much worn;poorly dressd.
TYPICAL USE: you look rather shabby in those clothes.

temporary :lasting for a short time only;not permanent.
TYPICAL USE: many student find temporary jobs during their summer holidays.

urgent :demanding immediate action or attention.
TYPICAL USE: the refugees are in urgent need of medical supplies.

alert : watchful and ready to meet danger;vigilant.
TYPICAL USE: A good hunting dog is alert to every sound and movement in the field.

artificial : 1,made by human skill or labor,not natural.2,lacking true feelings;insincere;not real.
TYPICAL USE: she welcome us with an artificial smile on her face..

ascend : climb or move upward;rise
TYPICAL USE: He watched the airplane ascend higher and higher.

disgrace : loss of honor and respect;shame
TYPICAL USE: A doctor like him is a disgrace to our hospital.

grudge :a feeling of resentment toward someone;ill will
TYPICAL USE: I always feel she has a grudge against me,although I don't know what wrong I have done to her.

练习:
1. An SOS is a(an)__1__message.
2. We have to buy a new suit for Mary,her suit is too __2__.
3. The__3__flowers were made of paper and cloth.
4. I'm not harbouring some secret .__4__ against you.
5. You might want to consider__5__.work until you decide what you want to do.
6. he __6__ his family by committing a serious crime.

答案:
1. urgent a. 紧急的
2. shabby a. 寒酸的
3. artificial a.人造的，虚伪的。
4. grudge n. 怨恨，敌对情绪
5. temporary a. 暂时的
6. disgrace n. 耻辱,不名誉