英検１級エクセレントコース：第十四週水曜日

前回の復習：連想法

Agonize:

Mnemonic: “Agonize sounds like ‘agony,’ so imagine someone in agony, writhing in pain.”
Association: Think of someone agonizing over a difficult decision, pacing back and forth, with a furrowed brow.
Contextual Usage: “She agonized over whether to accept the job offer or not.”

Amplify:

Mnemonic: “Amplify sounds like ‘amplifier,’ which makes things louder or stronger.”
Association: Visualize turning up the volume knob on a speaker to amplify the sound.
Contextual Usage: “The microphone was used to amplify the speaker’s voice to reach the large audience.”

Bask:

Mnemonic: “Bask sounds like ‘bath,’ so imagine relaxing and soaking up the warmth.”
Association: Picture a cat basking in the sunlight, stretched out lazily.
Contextual Usage: “They decided to bask in the glory of their success after winning the championship.”

Collaborate:

Mnemonic: “Collaborate sounds like ‘collar-laborate,’ imagine people working together while wearing collars.”
Association: Think of a group of scientists collaborating in a lab, sharing ideas and discoveries.
Contextual Usage: “The artists collaborated on a mural, each adding their unique style to the painting.”

Concoct:

Mnemonic: “Concoct sounds like ‘cook,’ so think of creating a recipe by mixing ingredients.”
Association: Visualize a chef concocting a new dish in the kitchen, experimenting with flavors.
Contextual Usage: “The detective was able to concoct a clever plan to catch the thief.”

Commence:

Mnemonic: “Commence sounds like ‘come in,’ imagine someone entering a room to start an event.”
Association: Picture a graduation ceremony commencing with students entering the stage.
Contextual Usage: “The concert will commence at 7 PM sharp.”

Delve:

Mnemonic: “Delve sounds like ‘dive,’ so imagine diving deep into a subject or investigation.”
Association: Visualize a detective delving into a mysterious case, searching for clues.
Contextual Usage: “She decided to delve into the history of her family tree.”

Evaporate:

Mnemonic: “Evaporate sounds like ‘evaporate,’ think of water disappearing into thin air.”
Association: Imagine a puddle evaporating under the hot sun, leaving behind only dry ground.
Contextual Usage: “The morning mist began to evaporate as the sun rose higher in the sky.”

Evade:

Mnemonic: “Evade sounds like ‘avoid,’ imagine dodging or escaping from something.”
Association: Picture a spy evading capture by slipping through a crowd unnoticed.
Contextual Usage: “The suspect tried to evade arrest by fleeing the scene.”

Scrutinize:

Mnemonic: “Scrutinize sounds like ‘scrutiny,’ imagine closely examining something with a magnifying glass.”
Association: Visualize a teacher scrutinizing a student’s test paper, checking for mistakes.
Contextual Usage: “The detective scrutinized the evidence for any overlooked clues.”

Scuttle:

Mnemonic: “Scuttle sounds like ‘scuttle,’ imagine a crab scuttling sideways across the sand.”
Association: Picture a ship scuttling across the ocean, moving quickly and erratically.
Contextual Usage: “The mouse scuttled across the kitchen floor, searching for food.”

Submerge:

Mnemonic: “Submerge sounds like ‘submarine,’ think of something sinking below the surface of the water.”
Association: Visualize a submarine submerging beneath the waves, disappearing from view.
Contextual Usage: “The diver decided to submerge himself underwater to explore the coral reef.”

Wince:

Mnemonic: “Wince sounds like ‘win-s,’ imagine someone flinching or grimacing after losing.”
Association: Picture a person wincing in pain after stubbing their toe.
Contextual Usage: “She couldn’t help but wince when she heard the loud noise.”

Provoke:

Mnemonic: “Provoke sounds like ‘poke,’ imagine someone poking a bear and causing it to become angry.”
Association: Visualize a comedian provoking laughter from the audience with a witty joke.
Contextual Usage: “His rude comment provoked a heated argument.”

Weather (切り抜ける):

Mnemonic: “Weather sounds like ‘whether,’ imagine facing a storm and overcoming it.”
Association: Think of a ship weathering a storm at sea, navigating through rough waters.
Contextual Usage: “Despite facing many challenges, she was able to weather the difficulties and succeed.”

今回の単語：連想法

Interject (差し挟む):

Association: Imagine someone inserting a “ject” (like an object) between two people talking, interrupting the conversation.
「インタージェクト」という言葉を考えると、話している2人の間に物を挟むイメージが浮かびます。

Affix (貼り付ける):

Association: Visualize affixing a sticker to a surface, sticking it firmly in place.
「アフィックス」は、シールをしっかりと表面に貼り付けるイメージを思い浮かべます。

Linger (滞在する):

Association: Picture a scent lingering in the air long after its source has disappeared.
「リンガー」という言葉を思い浮かべると、香りが消えた後も空気中に残るイメージがあります。

Coax (誘う):

Association: Imagine coaxing a shy cat out from under the bed with gentle words and gestures.
「コアックス」は、優しい言葉や仕草で臆病な猫をベッドの下から誘い出すイメージです。

Procure (手に入れる):

Association: Visualize someone procuring a rare item from a treasure chest, triumphantly holding it up.
「プロキュア」という言葉を思い浮かべると、宝箱から珍しいアイテムを手に入れて誇らしげに持ち上げるイメージがあります。

Discern (識別する):

Association: Imagine using a magnifying glass to discern tiny details on a map.
「ディサーン」という言葉を思い浮かべると、地図の細かい部分を識別するために拡大鏡を使用するイメージがあります。

Pawn (質に入れる):

Association: Picture someone pawning a valuable ring for quick cash at a pawnshop.
「ポーン」という言葉を思い浮かべると、質屋で貴重な指輪を早く現金化するイメージがあります。

Denote (示す):

Association: Imagine a sign denoting the entrance to a museum, clearly indicating where to go.
「ディノート」という言葉を思い浮かべると、博物館の入口を示すサインがどこにあるかを明確に示しているイメージがあります。

Reclaim (取り戻す):

Association: Visualize reclaiming lost treasure from the depths of the ocean with a diving expedition.
「リクレイム」という言葉を思い浮かべると、海の底から失われた宝をダイビングで取り戻すイメージがあります。

Exemplify (例示する):

Association: Picture someone exemplifying good manners by holding the door open for others.
「イグゼンプリファイ」という言葉を思い浮かべると、他人のためにドアを開けて礼儀正しく振る舞うイメージがあります。

Recur (繰り返す):

Association: Imagine a pattern recurring in a kaleidoscope, creating a mesmerizing display.
「リカー」という言葉を思い浮かべると、カレイドスコープの中で繰り返し出現する模様が幻想的なディスプレイを作り出すイメージがあります。

Harness (利用する):

Association: Visualize harnessing the power of the wind with a windmill to generate electricity.
「ハーネス」という言葉を思い浮かべると、風車で風の力を利用して電気を発電するイメージがあります。

Reminisce (追憶する):

Association: Picture two old friends reminiscing about their childhood memories while looking at old photographs.
「リミニス」という言葉を思い浮かべると、古い写真を見ながら幼少期の思い出について語り合う2人の古い友人のイメージがあります。

Permeate (浸透する):

Association: Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread permeating through the house, filling every room.
「パーミエイト」という言葉を思い浮かべると、焼き立てのパンの香りが家中に浸透し、すべての部屋を満たすイメージがあります。

Replenish (補充する):

Association: Visualize replenishing the water in a fish tank by pouring water from a jug.
「リプレニッシュ」という言葉を思い浮かべると、ジャグから水を注いで水槽の水を補充するイメージがあります。

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