supremacy (n)
the leading or controlling position 最高地位；至高無上
In many Asian cultures, the oldest male in the family has supremacy.
downtrodden (adj)
badly and unfairly treated 受不公平對待的；被踐踏的
The downtrodden team was always the worst in the league, but this year they finally won the championship.
garner (v)
to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty 獲得；得到
Over the last 20 years, Lewis has garnered a reputation as the best doctor in England.
bulging (adj)
sticking out from the surface of something in a round shape 凸起的
Jessica is 7 months pregnant. That is why she has a bulging stomach.
comely (adj)
having an attractive appearance 漂亮的；悅目的
This bag costs US$1,000, but since it's so comely I have to buy it.
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