Vocabulary：consolation - frantically

1.　　consolation 

　　　　Her mother cooking her favorite meal was a nice consolation   when she failed her exam.

　　　　(the comfort you feel when you are in times of disappointment)

 

2.　　amass 

　　　　He has amassed a lot of money over the years.

　　　　(to gather or collect (something, such as a large amount of  money) especially for yourself )

 

3.　　militancy

　　　　Troops being stationed at the border was considered  a show of militancy by their neighbors. 

　　　　(the use of confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause, 交战状态)

 

4.　　frantically 

　　　　She is working frantically, because she has so many tasks to do.

　　　　(in an uncontrolled manner)  

　　　　(in a hurried, excited, or disorganized manner)