strip: to remove, pull or tear the covering or outer layer from something
delusion: an idea or belief that is not true
marvel: to show or feel surprise or admiration
on the outs: on unfriendly terms:at variance
Phi Beta Kappa: The Phi Beta Kappa Society(ΦΒΚ) is the oldest honor society for the liberal arts and sciences in the United States, with 286 active chapters. Widely considered to be the nation's most prestigious honor society, Phi Beta Kappa aims to promote and advocate excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and to induct the most outstanding students of arts and sciences at American colleges and universities. Founded at The College of William and Mary on December 5,1776, as the first collegiate Greek-letter fraternity, it was among the earliest collegiate fraternal societies and remains the oldest existing American academic honor society.
meaning: Love of learning is the guide of life" or "Philosophy is the governor of one's life.":
Raskolnikov: 《罪与罚》中的主人公
exempt from：~ (from sth)free from an obligation, duty or payment; not liable 被免除义务或责任; 不用付款; 被豁免
hamper：prevent the free movement or activity of (sb); hinder (sb/sth) 束缚（某人）; 妨碍（某人[某事物]）:
Our progress was hampered by the bad weather.我们前进时受到了恶劣天气的阻碍.
be the word for …… ：最恰当的话
amulet：护身符
totem：图腾
nonplussed：so surprised and confused that you do not know what to do or say
apprehension：anxiety about future担心，恐惧
crucifix：a model of Jesus Christ dying on a CROSS, often found in a church or worn as jewelry
platitude：=cliche 陈词滥调
muff：错过，弄糟
improbable：not likely to be true or to happen; not probable
Julian English：the main character in Appointment in Samarra. The book tells about his self-destruction and suicide.
JORDAN BAKER: a friend of Daisy in the great Gatsby, a professional golfer, a cheat in life
insolent: rude and not showing respect: eg: an insolent child/young man; an insolent gesture/remark
unduly:too much
instill
to put a feeling, idea or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way they think or behave:
eg: It is part of a teacher's job to instil confidencein/into his or her students.
donnee: the set of assumptions on which a work of fiction or drama proceeds
guise: outward manner or appearance, esp put on in order to conceal the truth 态度; 相貌;（尤指）伪装
Wuthering Heights: 咆哮山庄
