English Journal Sep. 2007 p64 ~ 95

64. pathetic = very bad, useless or weak

66. alpha male = the man who has the most power and influence in a particular group

68. shunt = move ( someone or something ) to another place or position

72. get the picture = understand something

maggot = wormlike young of flies and other insects

95. have a blast = have an enjoyable and exciting experience

ＴＯＥＩＣテスト新・最強トリプル模試 p152 ~ 178

152. vibrant = full of activity or energy

156. leave ~ unattended = leave ( baggage, etc. ) alone without being watched

carousel = the moving things at an airport from which passengers collect thier bags

160. gust = a sudden strong movement of wind

162. patron = a customer in a bar, store, etc.

courtesy = polite behavior

concession stand = space for a small business within a larger one

174. treat someone to something = buy or arrange something special to someone

178. phase out = gradually stop using or providing something

English Journal Sep. 2007 p52 ~ 62

52. medics = someone in the army who gives medical treatment

53. paramedic = someone usually working in an ambulance to help ill or injured people

54. fledgling = new and still developing

55. would be better off doing = should do

rudimentary = very simple and basic

layman = someone who is not professional

56. inmate = someone kept in a prison

sniffer dog = a dog trained to find drugs, etc.

58. home in on = move directly toward

60. in the prime of your life = at the time when you are most active

take a shine to = be attracted to ( someone ) when you have only just met them

61. plight = a very bad or serious situation

62. dub = give ( someone or something ) a name

English Journal Sep. 2007 p40 ~ 50

40. cash in on = get money or an advantage

42. in the aftermath of = in the time after ( an important or bad event )

in light of = taking ~ into account

a pretext for = a false reason for ( doing something )

43. bleak = without anything to make you feel happy or hopeful

protagonist = the main character in a story, etc.

44. chronicle = make a record of ( historical events )

45.　yarn = thread that you use to knit things

be out of one's mind = be stupid or crazy

46. intermittent = happening sometimes but not continuously

47. innate = present for birth

50. poignant = making you have strong feelings of sadness or sympathy

ＴＯＥＩＣテスト新・最強トリプル模試 p109 ~ 146

109. shrubbery = part of a garden where many bushes have been planted

111. dump = put or drop ( something ) carelessly

114. count me in = involve me in something

118. sloppy = not tiddy or careful

124. ballroom = a large room for formal dances

126. probation = ( a period of ) testing someone's suitability

132. periodical = a magazine that comes out regularly

140. straighten up = make ( something ) tidy

144. clearance to = official permission to do

146. run ~ by someone = tell someone about ~ ( to get their opinion )

English Journal Sep. 2007 p30 ~ 38

30. secure = get something important ( after a lot of effort )

32. carcass = the body of a dead animal

taxidermy = filling the skins of dead animals so that they look real

34. be few and far between = not happen often or not be found often

in one's own right = without depending on anyone else

veterinary surgeon = animal doctor

35. forthright = speaking honestly and directly

37. do one's homework = prepare for something by getting information about it

put forward = suggest ( a plan or idea )

38. get under someone's skin = annoy or excite someone deeply

ニュースダイジェスト vol.1 24 ~ 27

24. plunge = a sudden large decrease in the price, etc. of something

spook = cause ~ to be suddenly afraid

rattle = make ( someone ) lose their confidence

25. top = be more than ( a particular amount )

26. masseuse = a person who gives massage

27. wannabe = someone who tries to look like a famous person

English Journal Sep. 2007 p20 ~ 25

20. defer to = accept the decision of ( someone )

22. bask in = enjoy the approval that you are getting from other people

sage = someone who is very wise

23. ~ run in your family = many people in your family have ~

24. speculate on = guess ( why something happen )

25. sketch = a short humorous scene ( that is part of a longer performance )

ニュースダイジェスト vol.1 21 ~ 23

21. firebrand = someone who causes trouble, agitator

stalemate = a situation where neither side in argument, etc. can make progress or win

oversee = watch to see that work is properly done

22. earmark = set aside ( money, etc. for a particular purpose )

23. appraisal = an official description of how valuable someone or something is

ニュースダイジェスト vol.1 18 ~ 20

18. arduous = involving a lot of strength and hard work

20. rampage = rushing about wildly and violently

bloodbath = merciless killing, massacre

rant = talk loudly and angrily

brat = a badly behaved child

hedonism = an idea that pleasure is the only important thing in life