前回の復習：連想法
Benchmark
Mnemonic: “Bench” + “Mark” – Imagine a bench with a mark on it that shows the highest point someone reached.
Association: Think of a school bench with a mark showing the highest student’s height.
Contextual Usage: “The company’s sales figures set a new benchmark for success in the industry.”
Beneficiary
Mnemonic: “Benefit” + “Receiver” – Someone who receives benefits.
Association: Imagine a person with a basket receiving benefits.
Contextual Usage: “The scholarship fund named her as the primary beneficiary.”
Bigot
Mnemonic: “Big” + “Got” – A person with a big (strong) opinion that got stuck in one place.
Association: Picture someone holding a huge “opinion” sign, not letting anyone else speak.
Contextual Usage: “His remarks revealed him to be a bigot who couldn’t tolerate differing views.”
Debtor
Mnemonic: “Debt” + “Owner” – Someone who owns (owes) a debt.
Association: Imagine a person with a “Debt” tag hanging from their shoulder.
Contextual Usage: “The debtor worked hard to pay off the money he owed.”
Echelon
Mnemonic: “Ladder” – Think of climbing the career ladder.
Association: Picture a ladder with each step representing a higher level.
Contextual Usage: “She aspired to reach the upper echelon of the corporate hierarchy.”
Footage
Mnemonic: “Foot” + “Age” – Think of feet moving over time, captured in video.
Association: Imagine a filmstrip with footprints on it.
Contextual Usage: “The security footage showed the suspect entering the building.”
Gadget
Mnemonic: “Gag” + “Jet” – A playful (gag) device that moves like a jet.
Association: Think of a quirky device that makes you laugh because it’s so clever.
Contextual Usage: “He loves collecting the latest tech gadgets.”
Glitch
Mnemonic: “Glitch” sounds like “Hitch” – A small hitch or problem.
Association: Imagine a computer screen with a tiny “hitch” or flicker.
Contextual Usage: “The video game had a glitch that caused it to freeze.”
Hype
Mnemonic: “Hyper” – Think of being overly excited or hyper about something.
Association: Picture a crowd jumping and cheering in excitement.
Contextual Usage: “The hype surrounding the new movie was unbelievable.”
Integration
Mnemonic: “Integrate” + “Action” – The action of integrating.
Association: Think of pieces of a puzzle coming together to form a complete picture.
Contextual Usage: “The integration of new technology improved efficiency.”
Mediator
Mnemonic: “Middle” + “Operator” – Someone who operates in the middle to resolve issues.
Association: Picture someone standing between two people, helping them shake hands.
Contextual Usage: “The mediator helped the two parties reach an agreement.”
Proprietor
Mnemonic: “Property” + “Owner” – The owner of a property or business.
Association: Imagine someone holding a key with a tag that says “My Property.”
Contextual Usage: “The proprietor of the shop greeted every customer warmly.”
Speculation
Mnemonic: “Speculate” + “Action” – The action of guessing or hypothesizing.
Association: Picture someone looking through binoculars, trying to guess what’s ahead.
Contextual Usage: “There was much speculation about the company’s future plans.”
Outcast
Mnemonic: “Out” + “Cast” – Someone cast out or excluded from a group.
Association: Think of someone standing alone outside a circle of people.
Contextual Usage: “He felt like an outcast at his new school.”
Upstart
Mnemonic: “Up” + “Start” – Someone who starts rising up quickly.
Association: Imagine a young plant sprouting up rapidly.
Contextual Usage: “The upstart company quickly gained a lot of market attention.”
今回の単語：連想法
Annotation（注釈）
連想法: 「注射」の「注」を使って、本に「注」を入れるイメージ。
Contraband（密輸品）
連想法: 「コントラバンド」を「コントラバン」と覚え、バンドが密輸品を使って密かに演奏するイメージ。
Collation（照合）
連想法: 「コラージュ」を思い浮かべて、複数の要素を照合して一つにまとめるイメージ。
Condolence（弔意）
連想法: 「コンドル」が空を飛んで弔いの意を表しているイメージ。
Backlog（未処理の仕事）
連想法: 「バック」と「ログ」を組み合わせて、リュックサックに未処理の仕事が詰まっているイメージ。
Infancy（幼少期）
連想法: 「インファンシー」と「インファント（乳児）」を関連付けて覚えます。
Matrimony（結婚）
連想法: 「マトリックス」を思い浮かべ、結婚が人生の重要な行事（マトリックス）であるイメージ。
Naturalization（帰化）
連想法: 「ナチュラル」を思い浮かべて、新しい国で自然に馴染むイメージ。
Libel（名誉毀損）
連想法: 「ライベル」と覚え、ライオンが名誉を傷つけるような噂を広めるイメージ。
Lineage（血統）
連想法: 「ライン（線）」を思い浮かべ、家系図の線が続くイメージ。
Liability（負債）
連想法: 「ライアビリティ」を「ライヤー（嘘つき）」と関連付けて、嘘つきが負債を抱えるイメージ。
Quota（割当）
連想法: 「クォーターバック」を思い浮かべて、ゲームで各チームに割り当てられる役割のイメージ。
Perk（特典）
連想法: 「パーク」を思い浮かべて、遊園地での特典や優待のイメージ。
Spouse（配偶者）
連想法: 「スパウス」を「スペース」と関連付けて、生活空間を共有する人のイメージ。
Warden（監視員）
連想法: 「ウォーデン」を「ガーディアン（守護者）」と関連付けて、監視や保護をする人のイメージ。
ここからはコロケーションで覚えましょう
| Annotation（注釈） | Add an annotation (注釈を加える) Margin annotation (余白の注釈) |
| Contraband（密輸品） | Seize contraband (密輸品を押収する) Contraband goods (密輸品) |
| Collation（照合） | Data collation (データの照合) Document collation (文書の照合) |
| Condolence（弔意） | Offer condolences (弔意を表す) Send condolences (弔意を送る) |
| Backlog（未処理の仕事） | Clear the backlog (未処理の仕事を片付ける) Backlog of orders (注文の未処理) |
| Infancy（幼少期） | In its infancy (初期段階に) Infancy stage (幼少期段階) |
| Matrimony（結婚） | Enter into matrimony (結婚する) Holy matrimony (神聖な結婚) |
| Naturalization（帰化） | Apply for naturalization (帰化を申請する) Grant naturalization (帰化を認める) |
| Libel（名誉毀損） | Sue for libel (名誉毀損で訴える) Libel case (名誉毀損事件) |
| Lineage（血統） | Royal lineage (王家の血統) Trace lineage (血統をたどる) |
| Liability（負債） | Limited liability (有限責任) Assume liability (負債を引き受ける) |
| Quota（割当） | Meet a quota (割当を満たす) Quota system (割当制度) |
| Perk（特典） | Employee perks (従業員特典) Perk of the job (仕事の特典) |
| Spouse（配偶者） | Spouse support (配偶者の支援) Surviving spouse (残された配偶者) |
| Warden（監視員） | Prison warden (刑務所の監視員) Warden duties (監視員の職務) |
以上が水曜日の内容です。
コロケーションを口に出して覚えましょう！
