hint暗示，提示 = indication
implausible=unbelievable
launch---start
of legitimacy=lawful
of likelihood = probable
minute=tiny
misconception=wrong idea
offset抵消，弥补=balance
omit遗漏= exclude
onset=beginning
patchy杂凑的;斑驳的，补丁的=irregular 参差不齐的，不规则的
peak=in the middle of the largest strengthen
permanent=lasting
pore=space
precede=come before
preserve保护，保存=protect
prosper=succeed
proximity = closeness = nearness
range=vary
right (to some place)一直向...地方 = all the way
account叙述，故事=description
arid=dry
allied with = linked to
access=reach
astute狡猾且机敏的=clever
avenue林荫道，方法 =method = vehicle 手段， 车辆 = approach 方法;接近
appearance=rise出现，上升
appreciable 可察觉到的=noticeable
assert= strong statement
accessible=easy to reach
augment=increase
absorb=take in
attribute(verb) =credit