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STEP 1 2009-2 1-10
英検1級 7
Term | Definition | Example |
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erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken | gave an erroneous impression |
exuberant | very lively, happy, or energetic ; joyfully enthusiastic | His exuberant personality makes him fun to be around. |
circumspect | thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something | She has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse |
bluff | having a very open, honest, and direct way of talking that is friendly but not always polite | |
syndicate | to sell (something, such as a piece of writing, comic strip, or photograph) to many different newspapers or magazines for publication at the same time | The company syndicated the show to local stations. |
bungle | to make mistakes in doing (something) : to not do (something) well or successfully | The government bungled badly in planning the campaign. |
shun | to avoid (someone or something) | He shuns parties and social events. |
slump | to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily | Exhausted, he slumped down into the chair. |
trample | to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone | The workmen trampled on my flower bed. |
deter | to cause (someone) to decide not to do something | Some potential buyers will be deterred by the price. |
revoke | to officially cancel the power or effect of (something, such as a law, license, agreement, etc.) | The judge revoked her driver's license. |
supplant | to take the place of (someone or something that is old or no longer used or accepted) | Old traditions that were fading away and being supplanted by modern ways |
delineate | to clearly show or describe (something) | The report clearly delineates the steps that must be taken. |
caustic | able to destroy or burn something by chemical action | The chemical was so caustic that it ate through the pipes. |
pragmatic | dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas | His pragmatic view of public education comes from years of working in city schools. |
studious | very serious about studying, reading, learning, etc. | studious avoidance of gender-specific pronouns |
orthodox | accepted as true or correct by most people : supporting or believing what most people think is true | She believes in the benefits of both orthodox medicine and alternative medicine. |
squabble | a noisy quarrel usually over petty matters | |
thrust | to push (someone or something) with force | He thrust his fist into the air. |
bestow | to give (something) as a gift or honor | The university bestowed on her an honorary degree. |
meddle | to become involved in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted | please stop meddling in your sister's marriage, even though you mean well |
susceptible | easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something | some people are more susceptible to depression during the winter because of reduced exposure to sunlight |
intractable | not easily managed, controlled, or solved : not easily relieved or cured | a patient experiencing intractable pain |
discernible | to be able to detect with the eyes | |
deplorable | very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored | we will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship |
turret | a small tower on a building | |
morsel | a small piece of food | |
vestige | the last small part that remains of something that existed before | |
barrage | the last small part that remains of something that existed before | |
glean | to gather or collect (something) in a gradual way | She gleaned her data from various studies. |
avert | to turn (your eyes, gaze, etc.) away or aside | He sped up and averted an accident. |
erode | to gradually destroy (something) or to be gradually destroyed by natural forces (such as water, wind, or ice) | flooding eroded the hillside |
pare | to carefully cut off the outside or the ends of (something) | paring his nails |
glitch | an unexpected and usually minor problem; especially : a minor problem with a machine or device (such as a computer) | A technical glitch caused a temporary shutdown. |
snitch | a person who tells someone in authority (such as the police or a teacher) about something wrong that someone has done | |
gadget | a small, useful device | cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets |
widget | any small mechanical or electronic device | |
contemplative | involving, allowing, or causing deep thought | He has lived a quiet, contemplative life. |