究極の英単語 Vol.4

究極の英単語 Vol.4
アルクの標準語彙水準(SVL）のLevel10～Level12の3000語を完全収録、例文６３７個、その他のワードリスト、重要語源３６など、音声データ別売。

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p475 ~ 483

475. fitful = not continuous or regular

primordial = existing from or at the beginning of time

476. tardy = late ( at school )

blithe = free from care

477. gullible = easy to trick

prim = always behaving in a polite and formal way

479. spruce = neat and clean

uncouth = behaving or speaking in a rude, unpleasant way

480. onerous = difficult and tiring

arable = ( land ) used for growing crops

481. succulent = juicy and good to eat

gratuitous = said or done without a good reason

perfunctory = done hastily and without interest or care

483. be wont to do = have the habit of doing

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p469 ~ 474

469. pensive = deeply or sadly thoughtful

prosaic = dull, boring or ordinary

470. derelict = in very bad condition, fallen into ruin

471. hackneyed = meaningless because used to often

immaculate = extremely tidy and clean

472. lithe = able to move the body easily and gracefully

ostentatious = done in order to make other people notice

473. salient = most noticeable or important

spurious = based on incorrect facts and reasons

474. unkempt = not neat or tidy

unscathed = not injured or harmed

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p461 ~ 468

461. ancillary = providing additional help

462. incongruous = strange, unexpected, or unsuitable in a particular situation

463. a moot question = something that has not been decided or agreed

464. pedantic = paying too much attention to small unimportant details or rules

callous = not caring that other people are suffering

465. equestrian = relating to horse riding

lusty = strong and healthy

466. prostrate = lying on your front with your face towards the ground

467. effervescent = full of energy and happiness

468. jovial = friendly and cheerful

languid = lacking strength, will

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p455 ~ 460

455. shoal = a large group ( of fish, etc. swimming together )

cordon = a line of police or soldiers around an area

456. gully = a small narrow valley

stuck in a rut = living or working in a boring situation that you cannnot easily change

457. squalor = very dirty and unpleasant conditions

at the end of one's tether = unable to bear any more difficulties, etc.

458. hermit = someone who prefers to live away from other people

459. cistern = a large container that water is stored in

kiln = a special oven for baking clay pots, etc.

460. thimble = a small cap put over the end of the finger when sewing

upholstery = material used to cover chairs, etc.

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p449 ~ 454

449. collusion = a secret agreement to do something dishonest

450. mutiny = the act of taking power from the person in charge

the onus = someone's duty or responsibility

451. preponderance = larger number, state of being more

prerogative = a special right that someone has

452. chaff = outer cover of seed, separated from the grain

453. bale = a large amount ( of a soft material tied tightly together )

crux = the most important part ( of a problem or question )

454. pall = a thick dark cloud ( of smoke, dust, etc. )

plethora = a very large number ( of things )

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p442 ~ 448

442. dissertation = a long piece of writing that you do for a university degree

443. penance = something to show that you are sorry for something wrong

precept = a guiding rule of behavior

444. solstice = the longest or shortest day of the year

445. eddy = a circular movement of water or air

446. rind = the thick skin on the outside of fruits, cheese, etc.

baloney = something that is silly or not true

447. fluff = small light pieces of wool, fur, or feathers

froth = a mass of small bubbles on beer, etc.

448. muck = dirt or mud, solid waste from animals

thatch = dried straw used for making roofs

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p436 ~ 441

436. lobe = earlobe, the soft piece of flesh at the bottom of the ear

obstetrician = a doctor who deals with the birth of children

437. prognosis = the way an illuness, etc. seems likely to develop in the future

serum = a liquid containing substances that fight infection

438. avarice = an extreme desire or greed for wealth

consternation = a feeling of shock or worry

439. peal = a loud long sound of laughter, thunder or bells ringing

pomp = the impressive clothes, decorations, etc. at an important ceremony

440. obituary = a report of someone' s death

441. adage = proverb, a well-known phrase that says something wise about life

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p429 ~ 435

429. seethe = be very angry ( but don't show it )

tantalize = cause to desire ( something ) by keeping it just out of reach

430 delirious = excited and dreamy ( because of illness )

whet someone's appetite = make someone want more of something

432. fauna = all the animals living in a particular area

433. muzzle = the nose and mouth ( of a dog, horse, etc. )

rump = the part of an animal just above its back legs

434. cadence = a regular pattern of sound

carcinogen = a substance that can cause cancer

435. groin = a place where your legs join at the front of your body

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p423 ~ 428

423. affront = a remark or action that offends or insults someone

blanch = become pale because you are afraid or shocked

424. foyer = lobby, a room at the entrance to a public building

emissary = someone sent with a message or to do special work

425. hark = keep talking about things that happened in the past

scruple = a belief which stops you from doing something wrong

426. peruse = read or look at ( something ) carefully

pique someone's interest = make ( someone ) interested in something

427. hoarse = low and rough ( voice )

428. revel in = enjoy ( something ) very much

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p416 ~ 422

416. slough = throw off or get rid of

dermatologist = a doctor who treats skin diseases

subjugate = force ( a person or group ) to obey you

417. substantiate = prove that something is true

brusque = using very few words rudely

418. swindle = get money from ( someone ) by tricking them

usurp = take ( someone else's power, position, etc. )

419. vacate = leave ( a room, etc. ) so that someone else can use it

vanquish = defeat completely

420. docile = quiet and easy to control

422. swine = a pig

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p408 ~ 415

408. sentry = a soldier who stands outside a building and guard it

mercenary = only interested in getting money for yourself

409. scruffy = dirty and untidy

panhandle = ask for money in the streets

410. pilfer = steal ( a small amount of money or things )

411. proscribe = forbid ( by law )

raze = destroy ( a building, etc. ) completely

413. in quarantine = apart from others so the disease cannot spread

414. rescind = end ( a law ) or take back ( a decision, etc. )

415. cavern = a large deep cave

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p400 ~ 407

400. demoralize = destroy the courage and confidence of ( someone )

401. sinew = a part of the body that connects a muscle to a bone

402. elucidate = explain ( something ) by providing more information

403. evict = force ( someone ) to leave their home ( by law )

404. expedite = speed up, make ( a process or action ) go faster

extradite = send ( a foreign criminal ) home for trial

405. foreclose = take back property because a mortgage has not been paid

406. liquidate = arrange the end of ( a business, etc. )

decrepit = old and in bad condition

407. polemic = strong argument that criticize or defend an idea

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p393 ~ 399

393. wriggle = twist quickly from side to side

writhe = twist the body in a lot of pain

394. peddler = someone who sell things by going from place to place

stallion = a male horse kept for breeding

385. citadel = a strong castle

396. atone for = make repayment for ( a crime, etc. )

bequeath = give to others after death

crypt = a room under a church

397. coddle = treat ( someone ) too tenderly

398. fuselage = the main part of a plane

399. silver jubilee = 25 years after something

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p386 ~ 392

386. ruffle = make ( a smooth surface ) uneven

antics = funny, silly or strange behavior

padlock = a small lock for locking gates, bicycles, etc.

388. snip = cut with quick short strokes ( using scissors )

389. aviary = a large cage in which birds are kept

stow = put away or store ( on a ship )

390. suffocate = die because of lack of air

scuffle = a short fight

391. unfurl = unroll and open ( a flag or sail )

variegated = marked irregularly with different colors

392. infirm = old, ill and weak

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p380 ~ 385

380. flippant = not serious enough about something

381. morose = unhappy, bad-tempered and silent

lunge at = make a sudden movement at

382. escapade = an exciting adventure or wild dangerous act

pelt A with ~ = throw ( a lot of things ) at A

haggard = looking tired, thin and ill

383. pounce = suddenly move forward ( and catch )

talon = a bird's claw

wicker = ( objects ) made from woven branches or stems

384. nook = a small quiet place

385. ransack = search thoroughly and roughly

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p370 ~ 379

370. amble = walk slowly in a relaxed way

371. batten down = fasten with boards

372. cavalier = thoughtless, not caring enough about things

daub = put paint, etc. ( on a surface ) carelessly

374. rostrum = a small raised area that someone stands on to make a speech

douse A with ~ = pour ( water, etc. ) over A

casket = a coffin, a box for jewels, etc.

376. flit from A to B = ( a bird, etc. ) move quickly from A to B

lair = a den, the place where a wild animal hides and sleep

378. glutton = someone who eats too much

379. charlatan = someone who pretends to have special skills or knowledge

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p361 ~ 368

361. plebiscite = referendum, a system by which everyone votes on a important decision

indemnity = a payment for the loss of money, goods, etc.

362. exponent = someone who try to persuade other people that an idea, etc. is good

364. expound = explain or talk about ~ in detail

depraved = morally bad or evil

365. foolhardy = taking stupid and uncecessary risks

jeer = laugh rudely

366. postulate = accept as true, as a base for reasoning

367. suffrage = the right to vote ( in national elections )

368. altercation = a noisy argument or quarrel

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p354 ~ 360

354. cove = a small bay

senile = mentally confused because of old age

355. zest = a feeling of eagerness and enjoyment

panacea = something that ( people think ) will solve all their problems

356. coroner = an official whose job is to discover the cause of someone's death

sod = earth with grass and roots growing in it

357. berth = a place where a ship can be tied up in a harbor

358. valor = great courage or bravery ( in war )

incinerator = a machine for burning things to destoy them

360. dike = a bank to hold back water

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p347 ~ 353

347. stench = stink, a very strong unpleasant smell

348. forfeit = give up or lose

germinate = start to grow or develop

349. inlaid = set ornamentally

350. under hypnosis = under a state like a deep sleep

351. precipitous = dangerously steep or high

jut out = stick out ( further than the surrounding things )

352. mutilate = violently damage ( someone's body )

353. cataclysm = a violent event, such as an earthquake

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p340 ~ 346

340. quay = a place for loading or unloading boats

cleave = divide

341. keel = a bar along the bottom of a boat

dinghy = a small open boat

343. garish = unpleasantly bright

dilate = open and become wider

344. sorcerer = a wizard, a person in stories who uses magic

tenement = a large building divided into apartments ( in a poor city area )

346. engender = cause ( a particular situation, etc. )

squalid = dirty and unpleasant

stubble = a short growth of beard when he has not shaved

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p330 ~ 339

330. lush = a lot of green and healthy ( plants, etc. )

consummate = perfect, complete

331. motley = of many different kinds and qualities

prodigious = very large or impressive

rife = ( something bad ) very common, widespread

332. seminal = influencing future development in a new way

tenuous = ( a situation, relationship ) uncertain, weak or slight

veritable = real ( used to emphasize your description )

336. bile = a bad temper

337. accede to = come to ( a high position )

339. iniquity = something very unfair

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p324 ~ 329

324. adamant = dtermined not to change your opinion, etc.

curt = impolitely short

325. dour = looking unfriendly and serious

glib = speaking or spoken too easily

326. insatiable = always wanting more of something

intrepid = fearless, willing to go to dangerous places

327. sordid = dirty and unpleasant

tenacious = very determined to do something

328. forensic = using scientific methods to solve crimes

329. regal = like a king or queen, very splendid and impressive

endemic = often happening in a place

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p317 ~ 323

317. tantalizing = making you want something

taut = stretched taight

318. blatant = too noticeable, shameless

319. drab = dull, not bright

320. idyllic = simple, pleasant and peaceful

321. plush = comfortable, expensive and splendid

pristine = fresh and clear

sleazy = dirty, immoral and unpleasant

322. stricken = suffering from something very badly

tawdry = cheap or badly made

323. makeshift = made to be used for a short time only

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p311 ~ 316

311. sporadic = happening irregularly or only in a few places

prochial = only interested in one's own affairs

312. uncanny = very strange and difficult to explain

burly = big and strong

313. hefty = big, heavy and strong

314. precocious = ( a child, etc. ) developing unusually early

315. giddy = dizzy, uable to stand up properly

glum = unhappy, sad, gloomy

316. jubilant = extremely happy, joyful, delighted

raucous = very loud and unpleasant ( voice or noise )

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p306 ~ 310

306. warren = a place with a lot of very narrow streets

bard = a poet

brethren = the members of an organization ,especially a religious group

307. entourage = people surrounding someone important

mason = a person who builds things with bricks or stone

308. buttress = support for a wall

cobble = a round stone used for making road surfaces

309. grit = very small pieces of stone or sand

sheen = a smooth shiny appearance

310. eclectic = using ideas from many different systems

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p300 ~ 305

300. feud = hatred or violence continuing for a long time

glut = a bigger supply than is needed

301. roster = a list of people's names and duties

302. fodder = food ( for farm animals )

regimen = fixed plan of food exercise, etc. to improve health

303. spree = a short period of spending, drinking, etc.

stint = a limited or fixed amount of time shared work, etc.

304. bastion = a place where a principle, etc. is defended

bedrock = the idea, etc. which provide a strong base for something

305. furrow = a deep wrinkle, a wide deep line in the ground

milieu = the things and people that influence the way you live and think

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p294 ~ 298

294. hiatus = a short pause, space where something is missing

respite = a short rest from effort, pain, etc.

295. vigil = an act of staying ( awake ) to protest, etc.

blight = something which damages or spoils things

296. pod = a long narrow sedd container of peas and beans

the bane = the person or thing that annoys someone

297. hindsight = the ability to understand a situation only after it has happened

orgy =  a party where people behave in an uncontrolled way

298. quirk = a strange habit or way of behaving

rapport = friendly understanding and agreement between people

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p284 ~ 293

284. mule = an animal that has a donkey and a horse as parents

clout = the ability to influence important people

286. marrow = the soft substance inside bones

287. clamor = a loud noise made by a large group of people, etc.

288. euphoria = extreme happiness and excitement

289. furor = a sudden burst of public interest

homage = signs of great respect

290. solace = comfort after you have been very sad or upset

291. banter = friendly conversation with a lot of jokes in it

292. heresy = a belief different from what is officially accepted

293. the upshot = the final result

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p277 ~ 282

277. downplay = make ( something ) seem less important than it really is

278. entreat = beg, ask ( someone ) for ( something ) in an emotional way

espouse = support ( an idea or belief )

dire = very serious or bad

279. legion = a large group of soldiers ( in ancient Rome )

fathom = understand fully

mortified = extremely embarrassed or ashamed

mull over = think about ~ carefully

281. squint at = look at ~ with almost closed eyes

282. heyday = the time when someone or something was most popular or successful

swoon = faint, experience deep joy, etc.

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p270 ~ 275

270. scour ~ for = search ( somewhere ) for ( something ) very carefully

impasse = a point where further movement is blocked

271. spearhead = lead ( an organized action, etc. )

splice = join the ends of two pieces of rope, etc.

272. spurn = refuse ( an offer someone's love )

squander ~ on = waste ( money, etc. ) on ( something )

273. stave off = stop ( something unpleasant ) from happening for a short time

274. thwart = prevent from happening or succeeding

vie = compete with another person, etc. to get something

vindicate = prove what someone said or did was right

275. waive = state officially that ( a right or rule ) is no longer in effect

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p264 ~ 269

264. rabid = unreasoningly violent

perpetrate = do ( something illegal or wrong )

skirmish = a fight between small groups of people or soldiers

recoup = get back ( money that you have lost or spent )

265. misdemeanor = a crime that is not very serious

injunction = an order given by a court which tells someone not to do something

267. hyperbole = exaggeration

grudge = unfriendly feeling against someone

268. rendition = someone's performance of a play, piece of music, etc.

revoke = officially end a law, permission, etc.

269. rout = defeat completely

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p257 ~ 263

257. goad = make ( someone ) do ~ by continuous annoyance

pundit = an expert who is often asked to give an opinion

harry = keep asking ( someone ) in a way that is annoying

258. outspoken = expressing thoughts or feelings openly

drawl = speak or say slowly

259. reconnaissance = act of going near to find out information about the enemy

260. stalwart = someone who is very faithful to an organization, etc.

inter = bury

jettison = get rid of, throw away

262. staunch = very loyal and firm

263. peddle = try to sell ( illegal drugs, etc. by going from place to place )

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p250 ~ 256

250. clinch = settle ~ firmly

concoct = invent ( a story, etc. to deceive someone )

condone = forgive ( wrong behavior )

251. cull ~ from = collect ( information ) from

253. divulge = give someone ( secret information )

eschew = avoid

254. exhort = try to persuade ( someone to do )

255. junta = a military government that has gained power by using force

256. sumptuous = very impressive and expensive

glean = find out ( information ) slowly and with difficulty

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p244 ~ 249

244. plywood = material made from thin layers of wood stack together

whisk = take ~ somewhere quickly

wield = use or hold ( a weapon, etc. )

245. wobble = move unsteadily from side to side

246. aligne yourself with = say that you support a political group, etc.

247. cadet = someone who is training to be an officer in the army, etc.

248. balk = be unwilling to do something ( unpleasant or difficult )

prodigy = a young person who is extremely good at doing something

botch = do something badly and carelessly

249. capitulate = accept defeat, stop opposing

flurry = nervous excitement

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p237 ~ 243

237. renegade = someone who joins the opposite side in a war, argument, etc.

scoff at = laugh at ~ disrespectfully

238. sideline = activity in addition to your main job

239. snarl = ( animal ) makes a low angry sound and shows its teeth

240. squirm = twist your body esp. from discomfort or nervousness

241. strew = scatter

swagger = walk or behave too confidently or proudly

242. tamper with = change ~ without permission

243. whack = hit ~ hard

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p231 ~ 236

231. infest = be present in large numbers

hulk = an old ship, plane, vehicle that is not used any more

pernicious = very harmful or evil

233. lurch = move unsteadily or irregularly

234. grueling = very difficult and tiring

235. pew = a long wooden seat in a church

ooze from = flow slowly from

236. sire = a horse's male parent

colt = a young male horse

battalion = a large group of soldiers

prowess = great skill, ability or courage

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p225 ~ 230

225. dredge = bring up mud, etc. from the bottom of ( a river, etc. )

226. fiddle = play the violin

fondle = touch ( someone ) lovingly

227. frolic = play or jump about happily

gloat = look at ~ with selfish satisfaction

228. grope for = try to find ~ using your hands because you cannot see

229. thug = a violent person who may attack people

hurtle = move or fall very fast

230. barrage = the continuous shooting of guns

stronghold = a fort, an area that is strongly defended

exacting = demanding a lot of effort or care

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p219 ~ 224

219. taunt = try to upset ( someone ) with unkind remarks, etc.

220. be touted as = be publicized as ( being valuable )

sedative = a drung that make you calm etc.

penchant for = liking for ( something )

222. recalcitrant = refusing to obey rules or orders

rowdy = noisy and rough

brandish = wave ( a weapon ) around

223. burnish = polish by rubbing

224. conjure = make, get or achieve ~ as if by magic

crumple = crush ( paper or cloth ) into irregular folds

drape = put ( cloth ) over or around

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p212 ~ 218

212. grouse = complain, grumble

wayward = behaving badly, difficult to control

scathing = bitterly cruel in judgement

213. insinuate = suggest indirectly

smug = too pleased with oneself

214. civility = politeness

innocuous = harmless, not likely to cause trouble

216. quip = say something clever and amusing

217. devious = not direct, not very honest

218. slur = speak unclearly

squabble about = argue about ( something unimportant )

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p208 ~ 211

208. evangelist = traveling Christian religious teacher

foreman = the worker in charge of others

insidious = happening gradually without being noticed

chasten = make ~ realize that their behavior was wrong

209. chide = speak to ( someone ) angrily, rebuke

corroborate = support ( something ) by proof

210. overtures = offers to begin talks

disparage = speak without respect

211. drone on about = talk about ~ in a boring way for a long time

gall = daring rudeness

precinct = a part of a city for police purpose, etc.

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p202 ~ 206

202. shackle = prevent ~ from being able to do what they want

spook = cause ~ to be suddenly afraid

specter = a ghost

203. foray = sudden rush ( into enemy country )

204. teem = be full of or have ~ in large numbers

canine = relating to dogs

205. stately = formal and impressive

206. comptroller = an officer who looks after income and spending

curator = someone who is in charge of museum, etc.

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p196 ~ 201

196. ghastly = very bad or unpleasant

pilgrimage = a trip to holy place

meander = move slowly and not in a straight line

197. outstrip = be larger or better than

198. troupe = a group of singers, actors, dancers, etc. who work together

placate = make ( someone ) stop feeling angry

apocalypse = the end of the world

199. excise = tax on goods produced inside a country

flagrant = shocking and openly bad

201. sag = sink or bend down

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p189 ~ 195

189. czar = a ruler of Russia before 1917

190. apostle = one of the 12 first followers of Christ

libel = something untrue that is written about someone

191. arcane = mysterious and secret

192. mural = a picture printed on the wall

forestall = prevent ( something ) from happening

193. vibrant = bright and strong

194. gouge = make ( a deep hole or cut in the surface of something )

ramparts = a pile of earth or stone walls built to protect a castle or city

195. perjury = the crime of lying in court

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p178 ~ 186

178. wee = very small, very early

gingerly = slowly and carefully

182. accrue = come as an increase or advantage

183. wrath = extreme anger

184. burgeon = grow or develop quickly

185. boisterous = noisy and full of energy

booze = alcoholic drink

coalesce = unite

186. sliver = a small thin piece cut or broken off something

debilitate = make you ill or weak

patriarch = an old man who is much respected

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p165 ~ 177

165. wistful = sad because of unfulfilled hopes or thoughts of the past

167. lax = careless, uncontrolled, not strict

phony = fake, intended to deceive someone

168. shaggy = long and untidy ( hair, fur, etc. )

169. benevolent = kind and generous

170. bland = without any excitement, strong opinion, or special qualities

171. invincible = too strong to be defeated

172. sterling = very good, of the highest standard

175. stark = very plain in appearance

176. facile = too easy, not deep ( words, etc. )

177. mundane = ordinary and boring

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p152 ~ 164

152. vista = a beautiful view streching away into the distance

153. bloke = a man

155. churn = a container shaken to make butter

156. flint = a hard stone that makes sparks

157. sham = something that is not what it seems to be

158. vault = a room with thick walls for storing valuable things

160. cognitive = relating to the process of knowing, understanding and learning something

161. methodical = careful and well-organized

162. hale = healthy and full of energy

163. eerie = strange and frightening

164. oblivious = not noticing or not knowing

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p138 ~ 151

138. shorthand = a fast method of writing using special signs, etc.

140. manure = solid waste from animals to help plants grow

143. propriety = correct, social or moral behavior

144. semblance = appearance, outward form, or seeming likeness

stopover = a short stay during a long ( plane ) journey

146. dominion = the power or right to rule people

147. remittance = the act of sending money by mail, etc.

149. bulge = swelling on a surface

150. quid = a pound in British money

151. facade = the front ( of a building ), false appearance

quarry = a place where stone, sand, etc. are dug out of the ground

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p126 ~ 137

126. bladder = the part of your body where urine is stored

consul = a government official in a foreign country

128. hog = a large pig

raven = a large black bird of the crow family

129. the fray = a fight or argument

130. jolt = a sudden shock, shake or strong movement

131. complexion = the natural color and appearance of the skin on your face

132. piss = urinate

133. fervor = very strong belief or feeling

135. poise = calm, confident behavior

137. antonym = a word that means the opposite of another word

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p117 ~ 125

117. outright = clear, direct and complete

covet = want ( someone else's posessions ) very much

118. delude = make ( someone ) believe something that is not true

benign = not caused by cancer

121. erratic = changeable, not regular

ferret out = succeed in finding ( information, etc. )

fret about = worry about ( small things )

122. wharf = a place where ships are tied up

124. refute = prove that ( a statement or idea ) is not correct

tenure = the right to keep one's job ( as a university teacher )

125. treachery = disloylty or deceit

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p108 ~ 116

108. sear = burn ~ with a sudden powerful heat

veal = meat from a very young cow

110. pageant = a public show ( that tells a historical or religious story )

111. impediment = something that makes action difficult or impossible

112. trespass = go onto someone's land without permission

artillery = big heavy guns ( usually ) on wheels )

113. wager = bet, risk your money on the result of a game, etc.

114. woo = try to gain the support of ( someone )

116. porcelain = a hard white substance made by baking clay

bristle = show that you are very angry

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p102 ~ 107

102. monastery = a place where monks live

prod ~ to do = persuade ( someone ) to do

bibliography = a list of books on a particular subject

104. reclaim = get back ( something you have lost )

105. refurbish = repair and improve ( a building )

repeal =  officially end ( a law )

tract = a large area ( of land )

106. abortive = unsuccessful ( attempt, etc. )

107. gig = a concert where musicians play popular music, etc.

sabotage = secretly damage or destroy

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p96 ~ 101

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

statutory = fixed or controlled by law

97. uprising = an attempt to change the government by force

oust ~ from power = force ( someone ) out of a position of power

98. barge = a boat with a flat bottom

100. pep up = make ~ more active or interesting

pervert = change ~ in a harmful way

plunder = steal something from ( somewhere during a war )

loot = goods stolen by soldiers, etc.

101. covenant = a formal agreement

homestead = a farm and the land around it

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p91 ~ 94

91. feign = pretend to have ( a feeling, etc. )

allegiance to = loyalty or support to ( a leader, etc. )

flirt with = behave as if sexually attracted to

92. affidavit = a written statement that you swear is true

ammunition = bullets, bombs, etc.

93. mishap = a small accident or mistake

hoard = save, store ( secretly )

impending = going to happen soon

94. huddle = stay very close to each other

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p80 ~ 89

80. wince = suddenly change the expression on your face

hideous = very ugly or unpleasant

81. fugitive = someone trying to avoid being caught ( by the police )

82. meticulous = very careful about details

sloppy = not tidy or careful

83. inmate = someone kept in a prison, etc.

baptize = make ( someone a member of the Christian church ) by a ceremony

84. christen = give ( a child its name ) at a Christian ceremony

87. brigade = a large group of ( about 5,000 ) soldiers

88. of paramount importance = more important than anything else

89. elude = escape from

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p76 ~ 79

76. shuffle = walk slowly by dragging your feet

pulpit = a high place where the priest speaks to the people

smear ~ on = spread ( a soft substance ) on ( a surface )

smother ~ in = put ( a large amount of a substance ) onto

77. snuff out = stop ( a candle ) burning

stoke = add more coal or wood to ( a fire )

78. swerve = suddenly move to the left or right

tinker = try to repair or improve without a definite plan

79. infantry = soldiers who fight on foot

wade = walk ( through water )

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p71 ~ 75

71. grimace = twist the face to express pain, etc.

hack = cut ~ roughly

72. heave = pull or lift ( something heavy ) with effort

aloft = high up in the air

74. prowl = move around ~ quietly

scrawl = write carelessly or untidily

scribble = write quickly or carelessly

75. duckling = a young duck

scurry = move very quickly with small steps

sever = cut through ~ completely

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p66 ~ 70

66. bustle around = move around ( and do things in a busy way )

chuck = throw

havoc = a very confused situation and widespread damage

clamber = climb ~ with effort

67. rung = one of the steps of a ladder

68. dainty = small, pretty and delicate

flick = send ( something small ) through the air

69. flop onto = sit or lie down heavily onto

fumble = try to hold or find ( something )

70. gag = cover someone's mouth with a piece of cloth

gape at = look at ~ with your mouth open

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p59 ~ 65

59. lousy = very bad

bellow = shout loudly ( in a deep voice )

60. concur with = agree with

elicit ~ from = get ( information, etc. ) from

61. culprit = someone who has done something wrong

62. purport to be = claim to be

ramble about = talk about ~ for a long time in a confused way

64. alight on = ( a bird, etc. ) stop flying and come down onto

cerebral = relating to the brain

bash = hit ~ hard

65. buff = polish ~ with a cloth, etc.

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p51 ~ 58

51. usher = someone who shows people to thier seats in a public place

relent = be less strict and allow something

venue = a place where a concert, etc. takes place

52. muddle = a state of confusion and disorder

saturate = make ( something ) completely wet

53. shimmer = shine with a soft trembling light

54. spurt = flow out suddenly or violently

56. authenticity = quality of being real, genuine

58. saga = an old story about adventure, etc.

allude to = speak about ~ indirectly

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p47 ~ 50

47. obliterate = remove or destroy completely

indigenous = ( plants, animals, etc. ) native to a place

48. theology = the study of religion

ordain = officially make ( someone ) a priest

vicar = a priest in the Church of England

50. wry = showing a mixture of amusement and disappointment, etc.

nrcotic = a strong drug, such as heroin

venerable = very old and respected

relegate = put ( someone ) in a less important position

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p40 ~ 45

40. encompass = include, be concerned with

engulf = have a very strong effect on ( a person )

ensue = happen after or as a result of something

41. entail = involve or make necessary

42. imperative = extremely important

plausible = likely to be true

43. haughty = too proud, unfriendly, arrogant

vile = very unpleasant

fumes = strong-smelling gas or smoke

44. implicated in = involved in ( something bad or illegal )

45. jeopardize = risk losing or destroying

究極の英単語 Vol.4 p32 ~ 37

32. backfire = have the opposite effect to the one you wanted

enigmatic = mysterious or difficult to understand

33. beset = cause trouble

ardent = supporting very strongly

34. bolster = improve

clan = a large group of family

35. in the aftermath of = in the time after ( a bad event, etc. )

36. culminate = end with ( a particular event )

demise = the end ( of something that used to exist )

dangle from = hang or swing loosely from

37. coronation = a ceremony in which someone is made a king or queen

English Journal Feb. 2008 p69 ~ 76

69. endearment = words that express your love for someone

74. pamper = give ( someone ) a lot of care and attention

76. an ounce of = even a small amount of

hit the road = start on a journey

gritty = containing or covered in sand

of service = useful, helpful

English Journal Feb. 2008 p57 ~ 66

57. abhorrent = very bad and morally wrong

58. cocktail = a powerful or dangerous combination

62. whopping = very large or big

63. breadwinner = the person whose wages support a family

66. revere = respect and admire greatly

English Journal Feb. 2008 p46 ~ 53

46. compelling = very interesting or exciting

49. coin = invent ( a new word or phrase )

tenet = a principle or belief

51. disseminate = spread ( information, etc. ) widely

53. harness the power of = control and use the natural power of ( something )

English Journal Feb. 2008 p32 ~ 42

32. the nerve = courage and confidence in a difficult situation

33. irreverent = not respectful

34. noose = a circle of rope which closes tighter as it is pulled

pacifier = a rubber object that a baby sucks

37. cajole = persuade ( someone ) by praise or false promises

envisage = think that something will be possible in the future

38. in the dark = not knowing something important

staggered = very shocked or surprised

40. extraneous = not directly related to a particular subject

41. touch on = mention something when you are talking or writing

42. sequel = a film, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one

English Journal Feb. 2008 p20 ~ 30

20. backdrop = background, the situation in which something happens

22. notion = an idea, belief, or opinion about something

23. freak out = make someone very anxious, upset or afraid

24. vicarious = experienced indirectly by watching, reading, etc.

atrophy = weaken, cause to lose flesh

25. assimilate = learn and understand ( information )

evocative = make you remember or imagine something

26. embark on = start ( something new )

27. organic = made of parts with related purposes

29. be awe of = respect ~ a lot

30. throw down the gauntlet = invite someone to fight, argue or complete with you

EJ定期購読

ENGLISH JOURNAL（イングリッシュ・ジャーナル）CD付き（Ｔｈｅ　Ｖｏｉｃｅ　ｏｆ　ＥＪ)定期購読

著名人の生インタビューなどのCD付き雑誌、クラブアルク会員限定サイトも利用できる。

English Journal Jan. 2008 p78 ~ 84

78. geared to = organized to achieve ( a particular purpose )

80. surrogate = acting or used in place of another

81. communal = shared by a group of people

84. downside = the bad or negative part

nonchalant = not worried or interested

English Journal Jan. 2008 p64 ~ 72

64. detonate = explode ( a bomb, etc. )

67. shrapnel = small pieces of metal from a bomb, etc.

68. snap up = take or buy quickly and eagerly

69. confectionery = sweets and cakes

exodus = going away of many people

70. the lot = the whole of something

72. opt out of = choose not to join

English Journal Jan. 2008 p53 ~ 59

53. write in = send a letter to an organization

54. work out = decide ~ ( to solve a problem )

59. sphere = an area of work, interest, knowledge, etc.

English Journal Jan. 2008 p40 ~ 50

40. flounder = not know what to do or say

43. eclectic = including a mixture of many different things

palate = the sense of taste

49. vibrant = powerful and exciting

50. brag about = talk too proudly about

English Journal Jan. 2008 p28 ~ 33

28. caliber = ( someone's ) level of ability or quality

32. meticulous = very careful about details

33. draw on = use ( information, experience, etc. )

English Journal Dec. 2007 p79 ~ 86

79. pluck = pull ~ off quickly

84. meticulous = very careful ( about details )

laidback = relaxed and unworried

come to terms with = accept ( something unwelcome )

86. shove A into B= put A into B

scruffy = dirty and untidy

fickle = not loyal, often changing

equanimity = calmness in mind

fair-weather friend = a friend who is absent in times of trouble

English Journal Dec. 2007 p71 ~ 76

71. live with = accept ( an unpleasant thing that will probably continue )

73. dour = unfriendly and serious

vicar = a priest ( in the Church of England )

75. dogged = determined to do something even though it is difficult

76. vie for = compete with another person, etc. to get ( something )

English Journal Dec. 2007 p53 ~ 60

53. chapter = a local branch of a club, etc.

55. would-be ~ = someone who wants to be ~

56. pulpit = a high position where a priest speaks in a church

57. runner-up = the person or team that finishes second in a competition

59. dung = solid waste from animals

60. trickle = a thin slow flow

English Journal Dec. 2007 p40 ~ 50

40. mock = not real but pretended ( interview, etc. )

42. pejorative = saying that something is bad or worthless

44. highbrow = ( book, film, etc. ) very serious and difficult to understand

45. craze or fad = a fashion, etc. that is very popular for a short time

47. tick over = continue working at a slow steady rate

up to = doing something ( secret or bad )

48. flamboyant = showy and bold

49. echelon = a level or rank in an organization, etc.

disservice = harm or harmful action

50. a dearth of = a lack of

English Journal Dec. 2007 p29 ~ 37

29. ethos = the moral attitudes within a group or instutition

32. angst = anxiety and anguish that you have over a long period of time

34. complacent = too pleased with what you have achieved

35. juggle ~ with = fit two or more activities into your life

37. the outback = the part ( of Australia ) far away from cities

tally = a record of how much you have won, spent, used, etc.

English Journal Nov. 2007 p75 ~ 111

75. watchdog = a person or group that tries to prevent undesirable practices, etc.

78. to boot = in addition

shed = a small building used for storing things, etc.

mighty = very

tread= the pattern of lines on a tire

102. decent = good enough or fairly good

111. complimentary = given free to someone

English Journal Nov. 2007 p58 ~ 66

58. catch on = become popular or fashionable

61. get around to = do ( something you've been intending to do )

62. fortnight = two weeks

63. stash = store ~ secretly

clamber over = climb over

sabotage = secretly spoil ( someone's plan, etc. )

64. bale = a large amount of something tied tightly together

lorry = truck

abject = extremely poor, unhappy, or unsuccessful

66. bereaved = having lost someone ( they love ) by death

English Journal Nov. 2007 p50 ~ 55

50. get at = discover information about

51. tread = walk along

fluffy= very soft and light to touch

52. take over = take control of

55. Brit = someone from Britain

English Journal Nov. 2007 p33 ~ 42

33. nosy = always trying to find out private information about someone

toe the line = do what people in authority tell you to do

35. pack = a group of the same type of people

40. thin out = make ( something ) or become fewer in number

42. fend for oneself = look after oneself ( without help from other people )

English Journal Nov. 2007 p23 ~ 29

23. pull ~ through = succeed in spite of difficulties

25. whiff = a slight smell

28. go at = attack or tackle

embittered = angry or full of hate

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

delve into = search deeply

English Journal Oct. 2007 p81 ~ 93

81. attire = clothes

symptomatic of = showing ( that a serious problem exists )

84. cozy = warm an