新ＴＯＥＩＣ ＴＥＳＴ英文法 p49 ~

49. corroborate = support ( an opinion, etc. ) by proof

172. refute = prove that a statement or idea is not correct

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会話する英文法Ｑ＆Ａ 160 ~

160. run out of = use all of

188. mixup = a situation of disorder and confusion

189. would you care for = would you like to have

190. how come = why is it that

ジャパンタイムズ社説集06年上半期p164 ~ 168

164. headlines = important news stories

166. tarnish = damage ( the opinion people have of someone )

stipulation = statement of conditions

168. in a bid to do = in an attempt to do

reap = get or gain ( something good )

会話する英文法Ｑ＆Ａ 86 ~ 118

86. help out = help ( someone when they are busy or have problems )

move out = leave one's former home

89. print = write by hand without joining the letters

92. someone's place = a house or apartment where someone lives

97. bed-ridden = not able to get out of bed

fugitive = someone trying to avoid being caught by the police

99. leave behind = not take something with you when you leave a place

105. talk back to = answer or reply rudely

110. stampede = sudden mass movement

wound = injure ( someone ) with a knife, gun, etc.

114. call off = cancel, decide not to have ( a planned event )

118. work out = do exercises that make you stronger

ジャパンタイムズ社説集06年上半期p144 ~ 158

144. skirt = avoid

shed light on = provide new information about

delve into = try to find out more about

clamp down on = become very strict with

146. acquittal = an official statement that someone is not guilty

148. amnesty = an official order that allows prisoners to be free

154. falsify = change ( figures, records, etc. )

156. hit on = suddenly have ( a good idea )

whistle-blower = someone calling attention to illegal or wrong activity

158. pervasive = widespread, existing everywhere