157. anything but = not at all
flunk = fail ( a test or course )
158. thesis = a long piece of writing ( for a university degree )
159. essay = a short piece of writing on a subject
161. look ~ over = examine ~ quickly
164. premise = a statement or idea on which reasoning is based
147. on purpose = deliberately
148. turn a blind eye = ignore something that you know
153. at one's disposal = available for someone to use
137. turn one's back on = refuse to help or be involved with ( someone or something )
143. be anxious to do = wish strongly to do
144. to one's heart's content = as much as someone wants to
129. so much for = that is the end of
134. be faced with = have to deal with ( a difficult situation )
136. undertake = start to do a piece of work ( that is long and difficult )
sweeping = affecting many things
in earnest = properly or seriously
115. make believe = pretend
118. tell ~ off = talk angrily to ( someone who has done something wrong )
120. as a rule = usually
122. stroll = walk in a slow relaxed way
124. be dying of thirst = be very thirsty
125. come to = become conscious again
80. pun = amusing use of a word or phrase with 2 meanings
93. pluck = play ( a musical instrument by pulling the strings )
109. jet black = very dark black
118. shuttlecock = a small object with feathers ( struck in badminton )
119. top = a toy that spins and balances in its point
126. hoop = a large ring made of metal, plastic, or wood
130. oblong = rectangle
141. sneak = go somewhere guietly and secretly
142. smith = a maker of metal things
146. ward off = keep away ( something bad )
109. do with = deal with ( something, usually by putting it somewhere )
110. lay out = spend ( money )
93. on account of = because of
94. blow up = explode
98. on behalf of = instead of ( someone )
76. wind things up = end an activity, meeting, etc.
80. go over = repeat ~ carefully
be getting at = be trying to explain
81. talk ( someone ) into doing = persuade ( someone ) to do
82. persevere = keep trying to do ( something difficult )
84. ingenious = extremely clever
87. live up to = be as good as ( someone's expects )
89. genius = very great intelligence, ability, or skill
firsthand experience = experience that you get or learn yourself
91. fall through = fail to happen, or be completed
64. rug = a thick decorative floor mat
69. hang out at = spend a lot of time at ( a particular place )
71. purse = a handbag ( used by women )
75. turn to = ask ( someone ) for help, advice, etc.
46. be entitled to do = be given the right to do
53. let alone = and certainly not
56. boast = talk too proudly
57. grounds = a good reason ( for doing something )
61. spirits = mood, the stat of someone's mind
40. if anyting = perhaps even, in fact
make much of = treat as important
43. by far the most = much better than anyone else
44. just in case = so as to be safe ( if )
23. buy things on impulse = buy things because of a sudden desire
28. decent = good enough, fairly good
30. dismal = very bad, sad, hopeless
32. delinquency = bad or illegal behavior ( by young people )
35. in all likelihood = almost definitely or certainly
14. fable = a traditional story teaching a moral lesson
16. at times = sometimes
19. on display = being displayed
fabulous = very good, excellent
20. move over = change position to make room for other people
3. outlook on = your general attitude to ( life and the world )
4. creed = a set of briefs or principles
47. auspicious = showing signs of future success
49. brine = salty water ( used for preserving food )
55. bun = a small round cake or bread
63. malt = partly grown grain ( used for making bear etc. )
strain = separate solid things from a liquid
64. porridge = grain cooked in milk or water and eaten hot
73. feat = a difficult and impressive action needing a lot of strength or skill
74. charm = something worn to bring good luck
79. stamp out = end ( something bad ) completely
epidemic = a situation in which many people have an infectious disease
20. dab = touch or cover lightly
23. broth = thin soup made with meat or vegetables
25. batter = a mixture of flour, eggs, etc.
29. skewer = a stick put through pieces of food for cooking
30. knead = press a mixture of flour, water, etc. with the hands
40. roe = fish eggs ( often eaten )
41. integral part = important and necessary part
glutinous = very sticky
mortar = a thick bowl in which things are crushed
43. shoot = a new part of a plant
曽根田 憲三: シンプルな英語で日本を紹介する (CD BOOK)
日本の食べ物、文化、宗教、衣服や履物、住まい、年中行事、国土、歴史、文学などを簡単な英語で説明する辞典。ＣＤ３枚付き。
David Eastment: ビジネスに活かすパワーアップ英単語 (ロングマン実戦ビジネス英語シリーズ)
会社組織からオフィス現場まで、あらゆるビジネス分野に共通する基本的な英単語をショートストーリーを通じて紹介する（イギリス英語）。英単語の解説、例文、ＣＤ付き。
志村 史夫: 理科系のための英語リスニング
理科系の英語に特有の数、数式、記号、アメリカの子供向けの本の英語から英文科学雑誌、論文誌の英語まで様々な理系の英語に対するリスニング力を強化できる。CD付き。
