英検１級エクセレントコース：第三十二週水曜日

前回の復習：連想法

Combustion (noun) – the process of burning something.

Mnemonic: Think of “combust” as “come, bust!” like when something busts into flames.
Association: Imagine a matchstick spontaneously “busting” into flames when struck.
Context: “The combustion of fuel is essential for engines to function.”

Commodity (noun) – a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, like coffee or copper.

Mnemonic: “Come on, it’s my duty!” reminds us that commodities are everyday essentials.
Association: Picture a grocery store shelf filled with coffee, tea, and other basic commodities.
Context: “Wheat is a crucial global commodity, affecting economies worldwide.”

Contamination (noun) – the presence of a harmful or poisonous substance in something.

Mnemonic: “Con-taminate” sounds like “con tan,” as if tan from the sun went bad.
Association: Imagine a water source that is “con-taminated” with waste.
Context: “Contamination of water sources poses serious health risks.”

Diameter (noun) – a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.

Mnemonic: “Die-a-meter” – as if measuring across a circle “dies” in the center.
Association: Visualize drawing a line across a pizza to “measure” how big it is.
Context: “The diameter of the circle was calculated to determine its area.”

Delineation (noun) – the action of describing or portraying something precisely.

Mnemonic: “D-line-nation” – like drawing a line or nation’s border.
Association: Picture an artist carefully outlining details on a map.
Context: “The delineation of responsibilities clarified everyone’s role in the project.”

Dimension (noun) – a measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Mnemonic: Think of “Di-men-shun” like closing the door (shun) on measurable men.
Association: Envision a box with different measurable sides.
Context: “The dimensions of the room were needed to select the right furniture.”

Gait (noun) – a person’s manner of walking.

Mnemonic: “Gate” – imagine someone walking confidently through a gate.
Association: Picture a horse’s unique, graceful “gait” as it trots.
Context: “Her gait was so unique that everyone recognized her from afar.”

Inducement (noun) – a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something.

Mnemonic: Think “in-dues-meant” – something meant to bring you in.
Association: Imagine a tasty dessert as an inducement to stay for dinner.
Context: “A pay bonus acted as an inducement for employees to work extra hours.”

Milestone (noun) – a significant event or stage in the life, progress, or development of something.

Mnemonic: Think of an actual “mile stone” on a journey, marking progress.
Association: Picture walking down a road with signs marking each important milestone.
Context: “Graduation was a milestone that marked the beginning of her career.”

Patent (noun) – a government authority conferring a right or title, especially for inventions.

Mnemonic: Imagine “patting” a newly invented device with pride because it’s yours.
Association: Visualize an inventor proudly holding up a certificate for their invention.
Context: “He applied for a patent to protect his unique technology.”

Plagiarism (noun) – the act of using someone else’s work or ideas without proper acknowledgment.

Mnemonic: “Play-jur-ism” – as if someone is just “playing” at original work.
Association: Imagine a student copying text from a book without giving credit.
Context: “Plagiarism is taken very seriously in academic writing.”

Perimeter (noun) – the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

Mnemonic: Think of “peri-meter” like a “pair of meters” around the edge.
Association: Picture walking around the perimeter of a field or garden.
Context: “They set up fences along the perimeter to protect the property.”

Recourse (noun) – a source of help in a difficult situation.

Mnemonic: “Re-course” – like a “course” of action you return to when stuck.
Association: Picture someone finding a map as a recourse when lost in the woods.
Context: “When the product failed, the company’s recourse was to issue refunds.”

Semblance (noun) – the outward appearance or apparent form of something.

Mnemonic: “Some-blends” – like how something “blends” with an outward look.
Association: Imagine seeing someone who has a semblance of an old friend.
Context: “Despite his calm demeanor, a semblance of fear was evident.”

Vernacular (noun) – the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

Mnemonic: “Ver-nack-u-lar” – like a “very knack-y” local way of speaking.
Association: Think of unique words and phrases from various regions.
Context: “The novel was written in the vernacular, reflecting local culture.”

今回の単語：連想法

Altruistic (利他的な)
連想法: “All-True”という響きから、すべての人に真心をもって接するイメージ。
説明: アルが全員に「真心」を持って助けるイメージで、他人を思いやる姿勢を連想。

Anonymous (匿名の)
連想法: 「名（な）がない（ノン）」で「名なしの人」と覚える。
説明: 誰の仕業か分からない、匿名の人物をイメージする。

Authentic (本物の)
連想法: 「オー！本物だ！」と驚く声で覚える。
説明: 「オー！」と感動するほどの本物であることを連想。

Contentious (議論を呼ぶ)
連想法: 「コンテンツ」が議論の種になる、というイメージ。
説明: ある「コンテンツ」が皆の意見を引き出し、議論の対象になる場面を連想。

Communal (共同の)
連想法: “Community”に似ているので、地域やグループで共有するものを思い浮かべる。
説明: コミュニティ全員で共有している場面をイメージ。

Diverse (多様な)
連想法: 「ダイバーシティ」や「ダイバー」が様々な種類の海洋生物を見るイメージで覚える。
説明: 色々な種類のものが混ざり合う、多様性を表現する。

Mandatory (必須の)
連想法: 「マン、やっとり（やらなくてはならない）」と考えて覚える。
説明: やるべきことが多くてため息をつくイメージで、必須のものを連想。

Paramount (最重要の)
連想法: パラ（Para）シュートで山（mount）を越えることが一番大事！
説明: 山（mount）を超えるための必須の要素というイメージで、最も重要なこと。

Profound (深い)
連想法: 「プロが見つけた深い真実」という風に考える。
説明: 深遠な洞察力を持つプロの視点を思い浮かべて、深い意味を持つイメージ。

Prone (傾向がある)
連想法: 「プローン」と転びやすい人の姿を連想。
説明: すぐに転ぶ人のイメージで、何かに傾きやすいという意味。

Skeptical (懐疑的な)
連想法: 「すけっと（助っ人）」が懐疑的に見ているシーンを想像する。
説明: 何かに対して疑いの目を向ける姿を思い浮かべる。

Seamless (途切れない)
連想法: 「シーム」が無いもの、つまり縫い目のないスムーズな状態をイメージ。
説明: 継ぎ目がなく、滑らかで一体となっている状態を想像。

Virtually (実質的に)
連想法: 「バーチャルリアリティ」のように、ほとんど現実に近いイメージ。
説明: 仮想の中にいるようで、実質的に現実と変わらない様子を思い浮かべる。

Vicarious (代理の)
連想法: 「ヴァイオリン（Violin）」を代理で引き受ける様子で覚える。
説明: 他人の体験を代わりに味わう場面を想像してみる。

Widespread (広範囲に広がった)
連想法: 「ワイド（広い）」に「スプレッド（広げる）」という言葉を思い浮かべる。
説明: 広範囲に広がる様子をイメージして、様々な場所で見られる現象や影響。

Scrape by on (で何とか暮らしていく)

Association: Imagine a person using a scraper to gather the last bits of food from a plate. This image represents someone trying to make do with very little.
Explanation in Japanese: 「scrape by on」は、食べ物の皿から残りをこすり取るイメージです。これにより、何とか最低限の生活を続けている様子が連想できます。

Shoot the messenger (悪い知らせを伝えてくれた人を非難する)

Association: Picture an archer shooting an arrow at a person who just delivered bad news. This visualizes how people often blame the bearer of bad news instead of addressing the actual problem.
Explanation in Japanese: 「shoot the messenger」は、悪い知らせを伝えた人に矢を放つイメージです。これにより、実際の問題を無視して伝達者を非難する様子が連想されます。

Sink in to (にしっかり理解してもらう)

Association: Imagine a sponge sinking into water, absorbing all of it. This represents the idea of information or concepts fully being understood and accepted.
Explanation in Japanese: 「sink in to」は、水に沈むスポンジを思い描いてください。情報や概念がしっかりと理解される様子を表しています。

Squeeze in (を割り込ませる)

Association: Visualize someone trying to squeeze a large object into a small space, like putting too many clothes in a suitcase. This highlights the effort to fit something into a limited space or time.
Explanation in Japanese: 「squeeze in」は、大きな物を小さな場所に押し込もうとするイメージです。これは、限られたスペースや時間に何かを無理に入れようとする様子を強調しています。

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