英検１級エクセレントコース：第九週水曜日

前回の復習：連想法

Rebuff:

At the social gathering, when someone offers you a buffet of compliments, imagine yourself sternly rejecting it, saying, “I rebuff your compliments!”
Contextual Usage: “Despite his genuine compliments, she decided to rebuff his advances at the party.”

Rebut:

Picture a lively debate where someone is presenting an argument, and you respond by saying, “But, but, but…” as you rebut their points.
Contextual Usage: “During the debate, she skillfully rebutted the opponent’s claims, leaving the audience impressed.”

Rebuke:

Visualize a strict teacher pointing a ruler at a student and saying, “I rebuke your behavior! It’s unacceptable.”
Contextual Usage: “The manager had to rebuke the team member for repeatedly missing deadlines.”

Engulf:

Imagine being on a beach, and suddenly a giant wave comes and engulfs everything in its path, covering it completely.
Contextual Usage: “The flames quickly engulfed the old wooden house, leaving nothing but ashes behind.”

Reprimand:

Envision a boss giving you a firm reprimand, saying, “Remember the rules or face reprimands!”
Contextual Usage: “She received a stern reprimand for violating the company’s code of conduct.”

Denounce:

Picture a public speaker standing on a stage and loudly denouncing a controversial idea or person.
Contextual Usage: “The politician took to the podium to denounce the rumors circulating in the media.”

Berate:

Imagine a parent scolding a child, saying, “I berate you for not following the rules!”
Contextual Usage: “Feeling frustrated, he berated his colleague for repeatedly making the same mistakes.”

Lambaste:

Think of someone angrily hitting a lamb with a bat – a vivid image to remember a strong verbal attack.
Contextual Usage: “The critic didn’t hold back and proceeded to lambaste the movie for its lackluster plot.”

Engender:

Picture two engines working together to create something new – this new creation can be associated with “engender.”
Contextual Usage: “Their collaborative efforts were bound to engender innovative solutions to the problem.”

Seclude:

Imagine a secluded island with only one person, secluded from the rest of the world.
Contextual Usage: “Seeking peace, she decided to seclude herself in a quiet mountain cabin.”

Ensure:

Think of a security guard ensuring the safety of a place by making sure everything is secure.
Contextual Usage: “It’s crucial to ensure that all safety measures are in place before reopening the amusement park.”

Enforce:

Picture a police officer enforcing the law, making sure everyone follows the rules.
Contextual Usage: “The newly appointed sheriff was determined to enforce stricter regulations in the town.”

Waver:

Imagine a flag wavering in the wind, uncertain and indecisive about which direction to go.
Contextual Usage: “Her confidence began to waver as she faced the challenging task ahead.”

Stagger:

Think of someone staggering after having a bit too much to drink – a wobbly and unsteady walk.
Contextual Usage: “After the intense workout, his legs felt so weak that he began to stagger on his way home.”

Exasperate:

Picture a person trying to solve a difficult puzzle, getting more and more frustrated until they exclaim, “This puzzle is exasperating!”
Contextual Usage: “The complex instructions on the assembly manual began to exasperate him, leading to moments of frustration.

今回の単語：連想法

repatriate (送還する):
連想: 国外から帰国することを意味します。例えば、外国で働いた後に祖国に戻るイメージを持ちましょう。

resent (憤慨する):
連想: 嫌悪感や不満を感じること。例えば、誰かに対して感情を抱く状況を想像しましょう。

rebel (反抗する):
連想: 権威や権力に対して反抗すること。反抗者のイメージを思い浮かべてみてください。

surpass (超越する):
連想: 期待や基準を上回ること。例えば、目標を達成し、それを超えるイメージを作りましょう。

repulse (嫌悪感を抱かせる):
連想: 不快な感情を引き起こすこと。嫌悪感を抱く状況をイメージしてください。

surmount (乗り越える):
連想: 困難や障害を克服すること。山を登るようなイメージを思い描いてください。

renounce (放棄する):
連想: 権利や主張を正式に放棄すること。例えば、王位を放棄する王の姿を想像してください。

jeopardize (危険に晒す):
連想: 危険にさらすこと。例えば、財産を賭けるような危険な状況をイメージしてください。

renege (約束を破る):
連想: 約束や取り決めを守らないこと。約束を破る様子を思い浮かべましょう。

impair (損なう):
連想: 価値や効果を損なうこと。例えば、健康を損なう行動をイメージしてください。

revel (大いに楽しむ):
連想: 大いに喜び、楽しむこと。パーティーで楽しむ場面を思い描いてください。

mortify (屈辱を与える):
連想: 屈辱や恥辱を与えること。恥をかく状況をイメージしてみてください。

purge (一掃する):
連想: 不要なものを完全に取り除くこと。例えば、不要なデータを一掃するイメージを持ちましょう。

mar (傷つける):
連想: 形を崩したり、傷つけたりすること。物事が傷つく様子を思い浮かべてください。

ostracize (排斥する):
連想: 社会的に孤立させること。他者から排除される状況をイメージしてみてください。

dote on: を溺愛する
連想法: 赤ちゃんに溺愛するように、何かを非常に可愛がる様子を思い浮かべてください。

drag off: を無理に連れていく
連想法: 強引に引っ張られるようすをイメージして、何かを無理に連れていく様子を思い浮かべてください。

dispense with: ～なしで済ませる
連想法: 処方箋が不要であると考え、何かを捨てるように、物事をなしで済ませる様子を思い浮かべてください。

drift off to sleep: いつの間にか眠りに落ちる
連想法: 枕が浮かんでいるように、いつの間にか眠りに落ちる様子を思い浮かべてください。

deal out: を分配する
連想法: トランプのディーラーがカードを配るように、何かを分配する様子を思い浮かべてください。

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以上が水曜日の内容です。

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