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STEP 1 2009-1 1-10
英検１級 9
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| default | to fail to do something that legally must be done | If the borrower defaults, the bank can take the house. |
| shove | to push (something) with force | A large man shoved me out of the way. |
| succumb | to stop trying to resist something | They will pressure you, and you must try not to succumb. |
| outage | They will pressure you, and you must try not to succumb. | |
| overhaul | to look at every part of (something) and repair or replace the parts that do not work | The mechanic overhauled the car's engine. |
| influx | the arrival of a large number of people or something | The city is preparing for a large influx of tourists this summer. |
| onset | the beginning of something | If you take enough vitamin C at the onset of a cold, you'll often recover faster |
| wedge | to force (someone or something) into a very small or narrow space | The dog got wedged between the couch and the end table. |
| dislodge | to forcefully remove (something or someone) from a place or position | The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold. |
| shiver | to break into many small pieces; to undergo trembling | |
| dredge | to dig, gather, or pull out with or as if with a dredge | |
| fugitive | a person who is running away to avoid being captured | They discovered that the slave was a fugitive. |
| prosecute | to hold a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty: to work as a lawyer to try to prove a case against someone accused of a crime | |
| stalwart | very loyal and dedicated | their strong and stalwart son |
| diffuse | to spread out : to move freely throughout a large area | The heat from the radiator diffuses throughout the room. |
| subdue | to get control of (a violent or dangerous person or group) by using force, punishment, etc. | She struggled to subdue her fears. |
| ensue | to come at a later time : to happen as a result | When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued. |
| beckon | to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow | She beckoned the waiter to come over. |
| prolong | to make (something) last or continue for a longer time | High interest rates were prolonging the recession. |
| abridge | to shorten (a book, a play, etc.) by leaving out some parts | abridge a dictionary by omitting rare/uncommon words |
| statutory | controlled or determined by a law or rule | He had reached the statutory age of retirement. |
| perfunctory | used to describe something that is done without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected | a perfunctory smile/nod/salute |
| corroborate | to support or help prove (a statement, theory, etc.) by providing information or evidence | Two witnesses corroborated [=confirmed] his story |
| deviate | to do something that is different or to be different from what is usual or expected | He almost never deviates from his usual routine. |
| deprecate | to criticize or express disapproval of (someone or something) | I don't mean to deprecate [=belittle, minimize] his accomplishments. |
| capitulate | to stop fighting an enemy or opponent : to admit that an enemy or opponent has won | The country still refuses to capitulate despite its weakening army and dwindling resources. |
| instigate | to cause (something) to happen or begin | She blamed him for instigating [=starting] the argument. |
| dissuade | to convince (someone) not to do something | Our warnings did not dissuade them. |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept or support (something) : to reject (something or someone) | a generation that has repudiated the values of the past |
| proximity | the state of being near | I like the proximity of the bus stop to my home. |
| frivolity | a lack of seriousness : the quality or state of being silly or frivolous | He has no patience for frivolity. |
| perseverance | the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult | His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. |
| sustenance | something (such as food) that keeps someone or something alive | The village depends on the sea for sustenance. |
| candor | the quality of being open, sincere, and honest | She spoke with candor about racism. |
| angst | a strong feeling of being worried or nervous : a feeling of anxiety about your life or situation | a film about teenage angst |
| penchant | a strong liking for something or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way | Her penchant for mathematics helped her to become an engineer. |
| trance | a state that is like being asleep except that you can move and respond to questions and commands like a person who is awake | The hypnotist put him in a (hypnotic) trance. |
| abate | to become weaker : to decrease in strength | We waited for the wind to abate. |
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