dour (adj)
unfriendly, unhappy and very serious 嚴肅而不苟言笑的
Mr. Snipe looks like a dour gentleman, but he's actually quite friendly.
assertive (adj)
describes someone who behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe 自信果決的
Natalie is an assertive real estate agent who sometimes offends her clients.
reflective (adj)
thinking carefully and quietly 深思的；沈思的
As an introvert, Daisy is usually reflective before speaking her opinion.
gape (v)
to look in great surprise at someone, especially with an open mouth目瞪口呆；瞠目結舌
Jimmy was so surprised at his date's makeover that he gaped at her when she opened the front door.
vital (adj)
necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important極其重要的；必不可
The success of this business agreement rests on one vital factor: funding.
summation (n)
a short clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something 總和
The lawyer allowed his client to provide the summation to the jury.
