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英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #021> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<adj> secret、秘密の1.
<adj> sociable、社交的な2.
<v> set against, disaffect, divert, turn away、~を遠ざける3.
<n> respect、敬意4.
<v> become or to make smaller in size, number, or degree、減らす、少なくする
5.
<v> lower someone's spirits; make downhearted、士気をくじく6.
<v> obtain、獲得する7.
<v> pay、(倒産などで会社などの負債・資産を)整理する8.
<adj> beautiful、非常に美しい9.
<v> move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern、変動する
10.
"Divorce involves a lot of traumatic changes for children, so it's extremely important
not to ( ) them from either parent," the counselor advised the couple.
(1) alienate
Rumors that the royal marriage was in trouble were supported by a woman who
claimed to have had ( ) meetings with the prince. She revealed that they had been
seeing each other for months.
(2) clandestine
Despite having had great hopes at the start of the rugby season, the team's players now
feel totally ( ) after losing their sixth game in a row.
(3) (demoralized)
demoralize
"The recent budget cuts to the emergency services have severely ( ) our ability to
respond quickly to call," a spokesperson claimed yesterday.
(4) (diminished)
diminish
Although the nature documentary's theme was not especially original, the
cinematography was so ( ) that the film won acclaim from critics worldwide.
(5) exquisite
The carmaker's fortunes have ( ) greatly in recent years. It went from industry
leader to near bankruptcy and is now profitable again.
(6) (fluctuated)
fluctuate
Although Asako's husband preferred to spend his weekends quietly at home, she was a
very ( ) person who liked to organize parties and meet new people.
(7) gregarious
The gold medalist paid ( ) to her coach at the news conference, saying that she
would never have won the 10,000-meter race without his support.
(8) homage
Facing bankruptcy, the furniture company was forced to ( ) its remaining assets to
pay off its debts.
(9) liquidate
As part of the nation's arms buildup, the navy has announced that it will ( ) two
new nuclear-powered aircraft carriers from the nation's biggest defense contractor.
(10) procure
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #022> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<adj> unintelligible, inconsistent、支離滅裂の1.
<n> fix, dilemma, hot water, plight、苦境、窮地2.
<n> forecast, diagnosis、予後(病気の経過に関する見通し)3.
<n> a low stating that people must stay inside their houses after a particular time at night、夜間外出禁止
4.
<n> limitation、抑制5.
<n> reason, grounds、理論的解釈、理論的根拠6.
<v> baffle, bewilder, confuse、(質問などが)~を悩ます、困らせる
7.
<n> full force、(攻撃などの)矛先8.
<n> beginner、初心者、未熟者9.
<n> refuge、非難、亡命10.
With the collapse of his government, the disgraced president sought political ( )
in a neighboring country.
(1) asylum
Labor leaders argued that the President's fiscal policies only benefited the wealthy and
that working families would bear the ( ) of his budget cuts.
(2) brunt
In response to ongoing communal violence, the city's police chief has stated that a strict
( ) will be introduced as of today. Nobody will be allowed out on the streets from
11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
(3) curfew
A: How was the wine-tasting party last night?
B: It was awful. My husband got so drunk that when he made a speech at the end, he
was totally ( ). Even I couldn't understand what he was trying to say.
(4) incoherent
A: Hi, Gabriel, I heard that you started taking judo classes.
B: Yeah, that's right. Of course, I'm still a ( ), but my instructor says I have the
potential to be pretty good.
(5) novice
A: Jim, I've got great tickets for the basketball final, but the company president has
invited me to dinner that night. What should I do?
B: I sympathize with your ( ), but I don't think you should miss the dinner.
(6) predicament
A: What did they say about your knee at the clinic, Liz?
B: The ( ) is better than I expected. The doctor said that I can make a full
recovery in a couple of months.
(7) prognosis
FundSmart Inc.'s CEO Roberta Gonzales outlined the ( ) for the company's
merger with rival Investerm. "Together, we can increase efficiency and compete more
successfully," she said.
(8) rationale
After another exchange of gunfire at the disputed border, peace envoy James Nkomo
has called for both sides to show ( ). "The solution must come through dialogue,
not violence," he said.
(9) restraint
Jill was happy when she solved a crossword puzzle that had ( ) everyone else in
her family.
(10) (stumped)
stump
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #023> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<adj> depressing in character or appearance、おもしろみのない1.
<adj> acceptable to the taste or mind、味のよい2.
<v> provide physical relief, as from pain、やわらぐ3.
<adj> done courageously、やりがいのある4.
<v> clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof、正当性を立証する
5.
<n> the ability to understand and realize something about an event after it has happened, although you did not understand or realize it at the time、あと知恵
6.
<n> the occurrence of two or more things coming together、収束
7.
<adv> beyond repair、修繕[回復]できなく8.
<v> torture、苦しめる9.
<adj> thorough, detailed, punctilious, scrupulous、細かいことによく気を配る
10.
A new drug has been released that promises to ( ) the pain of migraine headaches.(1) alleviate
Some theorists believe that globalization will lead to a ( ) of values and beliefs as
countries come together to form one mass society.
(2) convergence
Despite the restaurant's average service and ( ) decor, the food itself was famous
throughout the region.
(3) drab
In ( ), Miho realized that she had been foolish to leave university before
completing her degree. At the time, however, she felt that work experience would be
more useful to her.
(4) hindsight
Last night, a strong storm hit the tiny port of Wellesley and ( ) damaged at least
seven fishing boats. "My boat was all I had. I have no idea what I'm going to do now,"
said one owner.
(5) irreparably
The Randolph Inn is known for its ( ) attention to detail. Each of the 152 rooms is
decorated individually with beautiful antique furnishings and artwork.
(6) meticulous
The pharmacist recommended the cherry-flavored medicine, assuring the mother that
since it was much more ( ) than other brands, children actually enjoyed taking it.
(7) palatable
After returning from the war, the soldier was ( ) by nightmares, so he sought help
from a counselor.
(8) (tormented)
torment
Mr. Andrew didn't quite finish the marathon, but he sure made a ( ) effort.
Imagine running more than 35 kilometers at the age of 75!
(9) valiant
The professor had a strong motive for praising his colleague's findings: the new
discoveries ( ) his own long-held beliefs.
(10) (vindicated)
vindicate
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #024> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<adj> so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period、古い
1.
<adj> constituting a copy or imitation of something、まねごとの2.
<adj> withdrawn from society; seeking solitude、隠遁した3.
<adj> lacking refinement or cultivation or taste、無骨な4.
<n> the leaves of a plant or tree、葉(全部)5.
<v> play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly、(許可なく、勝手に)変更する
6.
<v> search thoroughly、くまなく探す7.
<n> a departure or going out or away from a place that involves large numbers of people、(移民などの)出国
8.
<n> a person who dissents from some established policy、反体制者
9.
<adv> after the fact、さかのぼって10.
When millionaire Rob Roberts heard about the ( ) computers being used in local
schools, he donated $150,000 to help them upgrade their equipment.
(1) archaic
During the dictator's rule, those who criticized his leadership were arrested and thrown
into prison with other political ( ).
(2) (dissidents)
dissident
Fearing an ( ) of wealthy citizens to foreign countries, the government decided to
delay its plans for a large increase in income taxes.
(3) exodus
The forested hillside, ablaze in autumn ( ), provided a dramatic backdrop for the
wedding ceremony.
(4) foliage
Liz's political science class held a ( ) presidential debate yesterday so that
students could experience some of the problems that candidates face in real debates.
(5) mock
The thieves ( ) the apartment, searching for any valuables. They did not find
many, but the mess they left behind took days to clean up.
(6) (ransacked)
ransack
The author had become increasingly ( ) with age, refusing to grant interviews or
make public appearances.
(7) reclusive
The union requested that the new policy on overtime pay be applied ( ) from the
beginning of the previous year.
(8) retroactively
A: Who's been ( ) with my computer? All the settings have been changed.
B: I think I saw one of the systems people looking at it this morning.
(9) (tampering)
tamper
The woman was shocked by her date's ( ) behavior at the restaurant, especially
when he whistled to get the waiter's attention.
(10) uncouth
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #025> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<n> an insufficient quantity or number、欠乏1.
<v> set off, activate, bring about, cause, give rise to、引き起こす
2.
<n> end、消滅、活動停止3.
<adj> involving or likely to cause controversy、係争の4.
<v> relish, crow, exult, triumph, vaunt、(人の不幸などを)小気味よさそうに眺める
5.
<v> prompt、刺激して~させる6.
<v> forecast, calculate、算出する、はじき出す7.
<n> benefit、恩恵8.
<n> a stipulated condition、条項9.
<adj> approaching; oncoming、差し迫った10.
The large reduction in interest rates has been a ( ) to people who want to
refinance their home mortgages.
(1) boon
In his speech, the president carefully avoided commenting on any of the ( ) issues
currently dividing the public.
(2) contentious
The recent ( ) of applicants for engineering programs at British universities has
forced the government to take special measures to attract more students.
(3) dearth
Mr. Brown's arrest for fraud led to his sudden ( ) in the business world.(4) demise
Sally is really a bad sport! You should have seen how she ( ) over Helen's defeat
in the tennis tournament.
(5) (gloated) gloat
Rumors of an ( ) merger with a major rival, together with news of a sharp rise in
profits, sent the company's shares soaring on the stock market.
(6) impending
A university education should awaken our intellect and ( ) us to ask who we are
and where we are going.
(7) prod
Computers are able to ( ) the winners of elections within hours after voting starts.(8) project
When our firm's lawyers read the client contract carefully, they found that a number of
( ) had been added, so they advised us not to sign it.
(9) (provisions)
provision
Twenty houses were destroyed in a landslide ( ) by the torrential rains.(10) (triggered)
trigger
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #026> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<n> progress、前進1.
<v> increase、増大させる2.
<n> difficulty、苦境3.
<n> attractiveness、魅力4.
<adj> widespread、激しい、流行する5.
<v> expel, send out of the country by legal deportation、(国外に)追放する
6.
<v> squeal、(自動車・ブレーキなどが)キーと音を立てる7.
<adj> insignificant、(問題など)周辺的な; あまり重要でない8.
<n> pause、(仕事・苦痛などの)一時的休止9.
<v> bring together、(勇気などを)奮い起こす10.
The colonial district retains its distinct character, which contributes greatly to the city's
( ).
(1) allure
The United Nations said it would ( ) its forces from 20,000 to 25,000 to deal with
the spreading unrest.
(2) augment
Government authorities have ( ) five radical activists from the country and jailed
100 others.
(3) (deported)
deport
The government has made no ( ) in the fight against inflation; indeed, the
situation has worsened recently.
(4) headway
Every year manufacturers come out with new models, but often the advantages to the
consumer are only ( ).
(5) marginal
The young man ( ) up all his courage and entered the deep, dark cave.(6) (mustered)
muster
When people see pictures of starving children, they are often moved to tears by the
( ) of these innocent victims.
(7) plight
In many countries not only is unemployment high, but inflation is ( ). This
combination makes life unbearable.
(8) rampant
South Africans enjoyed a temporary ( ) from violence on National Peace Day.(9) respite
The car ( ) to a stop to avoid hitting a dog crossing the street.(10) (screeched)
screech
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #027> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<adj> capable of existence and development as an independent unit、存立できる
1.
<v> recognize (as a disease) by signs and symptoms、~と診断する
2.
<adj> abrupt、急な3.
<n> any of a group occupying a single place of residence; especially : a person confined (as in a prison or hospital)、収容者
4.
<v> discharge, emit, release、発散する5.
<n> the process or condition of wearing away、侵食6.
<n> fake, counterfeit, imitation、偽造物7.
<v> annul、無効にする8.
<v> frighten、怖がらせる9.
<v> announce、(評決を)下す10.
Seconds lost in ( ) a heart attack can mean the difference between life and death.(1) (diagnosing)
diagnose
Repeated ( ) by the waves over the years has formed many strangely shaped rocks.(2) erosion
Museum officials were embarrassed to learn that the painting they had bought was a
( ).
(3) forgery
The ( ) of the prison went on strike to demand more time for family visits.(4) (inmates)
inmate
Residents of the mountain village were initially ( ) by the high-pressure tactics of
the land developers.
(5) (intimidated)
intimidate
Because of the yen's ( ) rise against other currencies, overseas production of
many Japanese electronics products has grown rapidly.
(6) precipitous
The labor union demanded that the company ( ) its decision to dismiss several
members.
(7) rescind
The jury ( ) guilty verdicts for all of the defendants in the case.(8) (returned)
return
The nationalistic crowd ( ) its anger on anyone who looked like an outsider.(9) (vented) vent
The common problem facing people today is how to keep the earth ecologically (
).
(10) viable
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #028> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<v> wipe out、根絶する1.
<n> bang、バリバリ(破裂・雷鳴などの音)2.
<v> bring about, cause、与える3.
<n> the official record of the proceedings of a meeting、議事録4.
<n> influence、(特に、政治的な)権力、影響力5.
<v> entangle、泥の中にはまらせる、(苦境に)陥らせる6.
<adj> unquenchable、飽くことを知らない7.
<v> choose、選ぶ8.
<v> step in、介入する9.
<n> caution、用心深さ10.
A flash of lightning is quickly followed by a loud ( ) of thunder.(1) clap
Mr. Wilson has a lot of ( ) at the firm because he's on the board of directors.(2) clout
The police pledged to ( ) crime in the city in the wake of the violence.(3) eradicate
The writer describes the lifestyles of the rich and greedy and their ( ) desire for
more money and power.
(4) insatiable
The government must ( ) soon if this crisis is to be solved.(5) intervene
When the committee meets, it is customary for the ( ) of the previous meeting to
be read out.
(6) (minutes)
minute
The country is ( ) in its worst recession since the end of World War II.(7) (mired) mire
If I were offered the choice of a plane ticket or cash, I would ( ) for the latter.(8) opt
Simple ( ) suggests that taking preventive action against illness now will save a
lot of trouble later.
(9) prudence
The recent decline in profit margins has ( ) havoc on the computer industry.(10) (wreaked)
wreak
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #029> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<n> compensation、補償1.
<v> change direction、(急に)曲がって進む2.
<adj> arrogant、ずうずうしい3.
<v> set aside, abandon, give up、(権利・要求などを)放棄する、撤回する
4.
<n> the sense of taste、味覚(力)5.
<adj> adequate、~にふさわしくて6.
<v> abolish by authoritative action、廃棄する7.
<adj> impalpable、つかみどころがない、不可解な8.
<n> a region or area bounded peripherally by a divide and draining ultimately to a particular watercourse or body of water; a crucial dividing point, line, or factor : turning point、分水嶺、分岐点
9.
<adj> ragged、ぼろぼろの10.
The captain of a ship has the power to ( ) certain laws in case of an emergency at
sea.
(1) abrogate
The politician was given a post ( ) with his knowledge and experience.(2) commensurate
I can't describe it, but there was a certain ( ) feeling in the room that made us all
uneasy.
(3) intangible
The cuisine at the new French restaurant will suit even the most discriminating ( ).(4) palate
It was ( ) of management to assume that workers would be willing to accept a
temporary pay cut.
(5) presumptuous
Ms. Jones told her supervisor that his conduct was improper and that she would seek
( ) in court for sexual harassment.
(6) redress
The old man had a proud bearing, and though he wore ( ) clothes, you could not
help but respect him anyway.
(7) tattered
The economy is growing so fast that it is in danger of ( ) out of control.(8) (veering) veer
If you apply now for our new credit card, the monthly service charge will be ( )
for the first six months.
(9) (waived) waive
The invention of the transistor in 1948 was ( ) in the history of the development
of the modern computer.
(10) watershed
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #030> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<adj> newly formed or prominent、新興の1.
<v> wrangle、押し問答する2.
<adj> everywhere, all-over, pervasive, universal、至る所にある、遍在する
3.
<adj> complete, skilled、完全な、申し分のない4.
<v> spread、普及させる5.
<n> a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt、停止、(一時的)禁止(令)
6.
<n> a standard for making a critical judgment : criterion、(評価・判断・比較などの)基準、尺度
7.
<adj> of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful、美の
8.
<v> waste、浪費する9.
<v> pronounce, articulate, sound、(はっきり)発音する10.
The art critic's keen ( ) sense makes his columns very enlightening.(1) aesthetic
We have always been impressed by your ( ) skill as a speaker, so we are all
looking forward to your speech.
(2) consummate
The economic needs of the ( ) democracies were to be the first priority of the new
international organization.
(3) emergent
Don't mumble. Please ( ) your words more clearly.(4) enunciate
The leaders ( ) over the disputed boundary without reaching any concrete
agreement.
(5) (haggled)
haggle
The government suddenly announced a ( ) on the country's nuclear-testing
program.
(6) moratorium
As they were a new and unfamiliar political party, it was essential for them to produce
some kind of publication to ( ) their ideas.
(7) propagate
If we continue to ( ) the earth's precious finite resources at present rates of
consumption, the coming generations will never forgive us.
(8) squander
Mini-skirts were ( ) on city streets in the late 1960s.(9) ubiquitous
One of the ( ) used to measure the maturity of the mass media is their ability to be
self-critical.
(10) (yardsticks)
yardstick
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #031> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<n> aid、助成金1.
<v> gather、集まって協議[相談]する2.
<v> any of an order of mammals including human beings, apes, monkeys, and related forms (as lemurs and tarsiers)、霊長類の動物
3.
<n> condition of being nameless or unknown、匿名4.
<n> one who owns a shop 、(旅館・店・土地などの)持ち主5.
<v> authorize, bestow, confer, empower, endow, entrust、(権利・財産などを人に)与える
6.
<adv> apparently, on the face of it, seemingly、表面上(は)7.
<n> imprisonment, confinement, custody, restraint、拘留8.
<n> independence, self-support, self-help、自治9.
<v> conquer, defeat, and chase off、敗走させる10.
The government official, on condition of ( ), leaked details of the economic
reform package to reporters.
(1) anonymity
The government in that country is very centralized and has never permitted any
significant degree of regional ( ).
(2) autonomy
Authorities sent 350 newly-arrived refugees to an immigration ( ) center in the
southeast part of the country.
(3) detention
In the days before Senate hearings began in Washington, D.C., the president's aides
( ) with lawyers to prepare their testimony.
(4) (huddled)
huddle
Mr. Williams was ( ) visiting the country on holiday; no one was aware of his
espionage activities there.
(5) ostensibly
In proportion to their weight, human beings have the biggest brain of all the ( ).(6) (primates)
primate
The ( ) of the local stores were angry at the new sales tax.(7) (proprietors)
proprietor
The University of California football team ( ) the team from Oregon by a score of
58-13.
(8) (routed) rout
The Ministry of Education is planning to reduce ( ) to private schools due to a
decrease in tax revenues.
(9) (subsidies)
subsidy
Because they are held accountable by the public, politicians have a ( ) interest in
insulating themselves against scandal.
(10) (vested) vest
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #032> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<n> bit, fragment, morsel, piece, speck, trace、ほんの少し、(極)微量
1.
<n> misgiving, anxiety, apprehension, uneasiness、(ある事をする前に襲われる突然の)不安
2.
<v> cruise, freewheel, get by、何の努力[苦労]もせずにやっていく
3.
<adj> dull, enervated, feeble, frail、元気のない4.
<n> anxiety, cold feet, dismay, uneasiness, worry、狼狽5.
<v> provide physical relief、やわらぐ6.
<v> plunder, loot, raid, ransack, ravage、略奪する7.
<adj> small、小さい8.
<v> revive, bring round, bring to life、(死ぬ寸前の人を人工呼吸などで)生き返らせる、蘇生させる
9.
<v> fidget, flounder, writhe、(人が苦痛・不快・いらだちなどで)身もだえする
10.
Many people find that exercise helps them improve concentration and ( )
boredom.
(1) alleviate
The ( ) rate of economic growth disappointed everyone in the business
community.
(2) anemic
There's no reason to be overly concerned about passing the course, but there's no
reason to sit back and ( ) along either.
(3) coast
Standing less than five feet tall, Linda was a ( ) figure, though this was
compensated for by her forceful personality.
(4) diminutive
There is not a ( ) of truth in the report. I categorically deny it.(5) grain
Thousands of soldiers from the defeated army were ( ) food supplies intended for
civilians.
(6) (pillaging)
pillage
The experienced guide had no ( ) about venturing into the jungle alone.(7) (qualms) qualm
The plan to build a tunnel from England to France had been in limbo for a century until
it was ( ) after the Second World War.
(8) (resuscitated)
resuscitate
The lawyer made the witness ( ) by repeatedly questioning him about the details
of his shady deals.
(9) squirm
Mr. Scott had never addressed such a large audience and therefore stood before them in
a state of considerable ( ).
(10) trepidation
英文解釈と語句 <Level 8 #033> トーランス学習研究会www.study-group.net
<adj> able to be understood in more than one way; of unclear meaning、あいまいな
1.
<adj> open, accessible, open-minded, welcoming、よく受け入れて
2.
<v> long, crave, hunger, lust, pine, yearn、むずむず[うずうず]する
3.
<adj> opposed, hostile, loath、~を嫌って4.
<v> to change (as a business or industry) from public to private control or ownership、(企業などを)非国有化する、民営化する
5.
<v> lose strength、不活発になる6.
<n> position, stationing、(部隊・兵力などの)展開、配置7.
<v> take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage、〔抵当物を〕抵当流れ処分にする
8.
<n> innumerable、多数の9.
<v> to lure or attract by feeding desires、誘惑する10.
John said that before signing the document he would require clarification, as some of
the provisions were rather ( ).
(1) ambiguous
If you are not ( ) to the idea, I plan to appoint my son-in-law to the board of
directors.
(2) averse
Police began massive ( ) of units this morning to counter radical groups planning
to hold rallies banned by the government.
(3) deployment
The company combined attractive packaging with a low pricing policy in an attempt to
( ) potential customers into buying their products.
(4) entice
If you don't keep up the loan payments on your house, the lending institution may
( ) on the mortgage.
(5) foreclose
Never having missed a day's work in his life before, Bill is ( ) to get back to the
office.
(6) (itching) itch
Wine sales ( ) when consumer preferences shifted to beer.(7) (languished)
languish
It was a mistake to camp next to the lake because during the night they were attacked
by ( ) of mosquitoes.
(8) (myriads)
myriad
The former Japanese National Railways were ( ) in 1987, and are now no longer
in government ownership.
(9) (privatized)
privatize
At live comedy show, the audience is more ( ) to humorous material and actively
on the lookout for jokes.
(10) receptive
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<v> take care of、(問題などを)扱う、処理する1.
<n> the act of removing or getting rid of something、予選2.
<v> ponder, consider, contemplate, meditate, think、思い巡らす3.
<n> total, capacity, quota、(完全[いっぱい]にするのに必要な)全数[量]
4.
<v> to convey or draw money or resources from something, especially illegally、(収入・利益などを)吸い上げる
5.
<n> exemption, freedom, nonliability、刑罰[害、損失]を受けない[免れる]こと
6.
<n> revival, reemergence, return、(信仰・思想などの)再起、復活
7.
<n> lower value; depreciation 、低下8.
<n> peanuts, allowance, chicken feed, trifle、わずかな手当[収入]
9.
<v> flood, deluge, overflow、殺到する10.
Supporting the crime bill allowed the president to appear tough and to ( ) what
voters see as one of the country's biggest problems.
(1) address
The company's recruitment campaign was dispensed with as soon as a full ( ) of
new trainees had been hired.
(2) complement
"Sexual harassment in the office" can be defined as speech or conduct that leads to a
( ) of the working conditions between women and men.
(3) deterioration
In the swimming championships, the Japanese swimmer barely survived second-round
( ) in the 200-meter breaststroke.
(4) elimination
Governments should be made aware that they will not be allowed to violate
international law with ( ).
(5) impunity
When the factory announced that it would be expanding its workforce by five percent,
it was ( ) with job applications.
(6) (inundated)
inundate
Mike has always been very poorly paid, receiving a mere ( ) in salary at the end
of every month.
(7) pittance
A ( ) of popularity in miniskirts is not predicted for next summer, but fashion
experts have been wrong before.
(8) resurgence
Philip is still ( ) over the possibility of returning to college to attend graduate
school.
(9) (ruminating)
ruminate
Unfortunately, many of the nation's top officials are only interested in ( ) off trade
profits into their own pockets.
(10) (siphoning)
siphon
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<adj> workable, feasible, practicable、実行可能な1.
<n> speed、敏速2.
<n> center, core, heart、中心地3.
<adj> obedient、従順な4.
<n> a speaker of many languages、数か国語に通じている人5.
<n> subjection of an individual to a period of testing and trial to ascertain fitness (as for a job or school)、仮採用(期間)
6.
<n> the number (as a majority) of officers or members of a body that when duly assembled is legally competent to transact business、(議決に要する)定足数
7.
<adj> ravenous; greedy; gluttonous、むさぼり食う、貪欲な、飽くことを知らない
8.
<adj> secret、秘密の9.
<v> attract strongly、魅惑する10.
Realizing the importance of quick action, all the rescue workers obeyed their
instructions with ( ).
(1) alacrity
Although the young man had often been in trouble with the police, he proved to be
( ) to the guidance offered by the new principal.
(2) amenable
New York, Atlanta, and Chicago are three of America's most important transportation
( ).
(3) (hubs) hub
The audience in the hall was ( ) by the exquisite performance of the orchestra.(4) (mesmerized)
mesmerize
Since Frank lived in several different countries as he was growing up, it's no surprise
that he is something of a ( ).
(5) polyglot
If you complete your ten-month ( ) successfully, you will be offered a permanent
job.
(6) probation
Many members of the committee haven't shown up today, so we don't have a ( )
and can't hold the meeting.
(7) quorum
As it was essential not to arouse his suspicions, the police carried out a ( ) check
on his background.
(8) surreptitious
We want our city council to continue searching for a ( ) solution to the problem
of health care.
(9) viable
The ( ) appetites of the fish in the lake made them easy to catch with the bait sold
at the lakeside store.
(10) voracious
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<v> seize、もぎ取る1.
<adj> hard to read、読みにくい2.
<adj> merciless、手厳しい3.
<n> disapproval, blame, censure, denouncement, denunciation, reproach、非難
4.
<n> the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding、妨げ、障害5.
<v> explain, explicate, interpret、解釈する6.
<adj> productive 、多作な7.
<v> introduce, engender, implant, infuse, sow the seeds、植えつける
8.
<n> bonus, extra, gain, plus, surplus、配当(金)9.
<adj> adroit; deft; skillful、器用な10.
Countries which support terrorists receive strong international ( ).(1) condemnation
The prime minister's statement at the news conference could be ( ) in so many
different ways that it didn't clarify the matter.
(2) (construed)
construe
Even as a young child, Mozart was able to play the violin with wonderfully ( )
fingers.
(3) dexterous
Tadao's total dedication to studying English paid handsome ( ) when he received
a scholarship offer to attend an American university.
(4) (dividends)
dividend
Jodie is worried that her lack of foreign language skills could be a ( ) when she
applies for a job.
(5) hindrance
Doctor, your handwriting is so ( ) that pharmacists keep dispensing the wrong
medicine! Please write more clearly.
(6) illegible
In her attempt to ( ) a love of music in all her students, the music teacher added
popular music to her curriculum to attract them.
(7) instill
As the author of more than 150 novels, Hughes was one of the most ( ) writers of
his time.
(8) prolific
In their ( ) pursuit of fame and fortune, young Hollywood hopefuls will do
anything to become a success.
(9) relentless
The young army officers tried to ( ) power from the corrupt regime.(10) wrest
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<v> fetter, bind, chain, hobble, tie、束縛する1.
<v> to arrange in any of various zigzags, alternations, or overlappings of position or time、(ラッシュアワーを避けたり仕事の能率向上のために休暇・混雑時間を)ずらす
2.
<v> to decrease, to reduce、和らぐ3.
<v> carry on, conduct, practice、行なう4.
<v> end up, climax, come to a head、最高潮に達する5.
<adj> offensive and very disagreeable、とても不快な6.
<adj> abundant、多量[数]の、豊富な7.
<adj> rigidly controlled or enforced; severe; strict、厳格な8.
<n> difference; condition of inequality、相違9.
<n> spread, circulation, diffusion, distribution、普及10.
The mountain climbers waited for the snowstorm to ( ) before their descent down
the mountain.
(1) abate
The students took ( ) notes as they knew the material would be on the final test
next week.
(2) copious
The ( ) event of the week-long festival was a spectacular fire works finale.(3) (culminating)
culminate
In many countries, social discontent is attributed to the growing ( ) between the
haves and the have-nots.
(4) disparity
There is no doubt that the Internet is fast becoming one of the main channels for the
worldwide ( ) of information.
(5) dissemination
Michael's ( ) behavior at the dinner party was a great embarrassment to his wife.(6) obnoxious
The company's expansion in the Asian market was ( ) by a lack of adequate
planning.
(7) (shackled)
shackle
One good thing about my company is that the working hours are ( ), so that I can
avoid the rush hour.
(8) (staggered)
stagger
The candidates were required to pass a ( ) test before they were admitted to the
academy.
(9) stringent
The opposition party ( ) a vigorous campaign to win public support for the next
election.
(10) (waged) wage
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<v> to bring to a standstill、(交通渋滞などで車を)立ち往生させる
1.
<adj> careless, reckless, thoughtless, unmindful, unthinking、無思慮の
2.
<v> put into charge or trust、ゆだねる3.
<adj> capable of existing together、~と両立できて4.
<v> mock, sneer, taunt, ridicule、あざ笑う5.
<adj> occurring at irregular intervals、散発的な6.
<v> remove restrictions and regulations、(~の)規制[統制]を撤廃する、(~を)自由化する
7.
<v> rush, rise, swell、急騰する8.
<v> substantiate, confirm、証明する9.
<adj> stealthy; sneaky、こそこそする10.
Cathy lost her parents when she was a child, and was ( ) to the custody of her
aunt by the court.
(1) (committed)
commit
Answer this questionnaire, and our "Seed-a-Date" computer will find a ( ) partner
for you.
(2) compatible
The government intends to ( ) foreign exchange procedures, so that companies
can carry out their own transactions more easily.
(3) deregulate
The stranger's ( ) movements led us to believe that he was a burglar.(4) furtive
The big corporation pushed forward with its plans for a new industrial complex, (
) of the environmental consequences.
(5) heedless
At first, people ( ) at the idea of extracting fuel from plants, but now it is being
seriously considered.
(6) (scoffed) scoff
The fighting had almost stopped but we could still hear ( ) gunfire here and there.(7) sporadic
Our progress along the route was temporarily ( ) when one of our vehicles got
stuck in a ditch.
(8) (stalled) stall
The dollar ( ) to a five-month high against the yen yesterday.(9) (surged) surge
Unfortunately for the suspect, no witnesses could ( ) his alibi.(10) verify
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<adj> profitable、利益が上がる1.
<adj> boring; tiring、長ったらしくて退屈な、あきあきする2.
<adj> incompetent、無能な3.
<v> to continue in use or fashion; to succeed、普及している4.
<adj> being or having a nonproprietary name、一般的な、(品物が)商標登録されていない
5.
<v> seize by authority、没収する6.
<adj> clearly visible; remarkable、目だった7.
<v> view, observe, meditate, ponder, deliberate, intend, mean, anticipate、熟視[考]する、意図する、予期する
8.
<v> to shorten; to suspend 、短縮する、省略する9.
<adj> stretched tightly; tense、ぴーんと張った10.
The Customs ( ) hundreds of fake watches brought into the country illegally.(1) (confiscated)
confiscate
Please wear something ( ) so that I can easily pick you out in the crowd.(2) conspicuous
What might happen if all our plans went wrong is frightening to ( ).(3) contemplate
Because of the recent financial crisis, officials at all levels have been asked to ( )
their expenditure on entertainment.
(4) curtail
Knowing that they can save money, patients choose to go to doctors who prescribe
( ) drugs rather than drugs with expensive brand names.
(5) generic
The city council has wasted millions of dollars of our tax money through ( )
financial planning.
(6) inept
The new global economy presents ( ) business opportunities for those willing to
take risks.
(7) lucrative
There was considerable opposition to the committee's proposals for a new tax, but in
the end their plan ( ).
(8) (prevailed)
prevail
The directions say to pull the wire gently; if it gets too ( ) it may snap.(9) taut
Counting all these election ballots by hand is a ( ) task; I wish we had a machine
to do it.
(10) tedious
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<v> wipe out、根絶する1.
<adj> filled, accompanied, attended, stuffed、はらんだ2.
<v> immerse, deluge, dip, drown, flood, inundate, overflow, plunge, sink、水中に入れる、水中に沈める
3.
<n> a turning to someone or something for help or protection、依頼
4.
<v> avoid, prevent、(打撃・危険を)避ける、防ぐ5.
<v> to confuse 、(人を)困惑させる6.
<adj> having varied uses; flexible 、万能な、多才な7.
<adj> popular, prevalent、広まって8.
<v> to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of、(人に)理解[認知]できない
9.
<v> cancel、取り消す10.
The United Nations conference could be the last chance to ( ) the collapse of the
world fishing industry.
(1) avert
The hospital's doctors were ( ) by the boy's disease and called in outside
specialists to help diagnose it.
(2) (baffled) baffle
For thousands of years, humanity has sought to solve the question of life after death,
but a definitive answer has always ( ) us.
(3) (eluded) elude
Smallpox was a devastating disease for generations but has now been ( ) in all
parts of the world.
(4) (eradicated)
eradicate
The commencement speaker told the graduates that the road to success is ( ) with
difficulties.
(5) fraught
The ( ) influence of Western culture means that local traditions are under threat in
many parts of the world.
(6) pervasive
As far as possible, we should try to settle the problem between us without ( ) to
lawyers.
(7) recourse
If you break any of the club rules three times in one year, your membership will
automatically be ( ).
(8) (revoked)
revoke
The river, swollen by heavy rains, burst its banks and much of the village was ( ).(9) (submerged)
submerge
Used in everything from soups and salads to desserts, citrus fruits are one of the most
( ) of ingredients.
(10) versatile