前回の復習：連想法
Crucial (決定的な, 重要な)
Mnemonic: Imagine a crucial decision that determines the fate of an important event. Picture a “crucial” crossroad, where every choice changes your journey. Contextual Usage: It was a crucial moment in the game that determined the winner.
Association: “Crucial” sounds like “cross”—so think of a crossroad where your most important decisions are made.
Distinct (明確な, 独特の)
Mnemonic: Think of a distinct fingerprint—each one is unique and clear, just like how distinct means clearly different or unique. Contextual Usage: Her voice is distinct, and you can easily recognize it.
Association: “Distinct” is like “stinct” from distinctive—think of something standing out clearly.
Full-fledged (完全に成熟した, 本格的な)
Mnemonic: Picture a bird finally fledged—meaning it has fully grown wings and is ready to fly. A full-fledged person or thing is fully developed. Contextual Usage: She became a full-fledged doctor after completing her studies.
Association: “Full” means complete, and “fledged” means ready, like a bird ready to fly.
Intangible (無形の)
Mnemonic: Intangible things cannot be touched or seen, like love or happiness. Imagine reaching out to grab the feeling of love but never being able to touch it. Contextual Usage: The intangible qualities of art are often what make it powerful.
Association: “In-” means “not,” and “tangible” means “able to touch.” So, intangible is something you can’t touch.
Invincible (無敵の)
Mnemonic: Imagine a superhero with invincible powers who cannot be defeated. Contextual Usage: The team’s invincible defense won them the championship.
Association: “In-” means “not,” and “vincible” sounds like “vincible” from “victorious,” meaning not able to be defeated.
Incessant (絶え間ない)
Mnemonic: Incessant sounds like “in-” (not) + “cessant” (from cease), meaning never ceasing. Think of an incessant rain that never stops. Contextual Usage: The incessant noise from the construction site was unbearable.
Association: “In-” means “not,” and “cessant” means “ceasing,” so it means something that doesn’t stop.
Incoherent (矛盾した, 支離滅裂な)
Mnemonic: Picture someone speaking, but their words don’t make sense, like they’re speaking in a disordered way. Contextual Usage: His speech was incoherent, and no one could understand his point.
Association: “In-” means “not,” and “coherent” means logical or clear. So incoherent is something that doesn’t make sense.
Intermittently (断続的に)
Mnemonic: Imagine a light flickering intermittently, turning on and off at random intervals. Contextual Usage: The rain fell intermittently throughout the day.
Association: “Inter-” means “between,” and “mittent” is from “mittere” (to send), so it’s sending something in and out, like on and off.
Legitimate (合法の, 正当な)
Mnemonic: If something is legitimate, it’s legal and justifiable, like a legitimate business. Contextual Usage: Her actions were legitimate, and there was no reason to doubt her.
Association: “Leg-” comes from legal, meaning lawful or acceptable.
Omniscient (全知の)
Mnemonic: Omniscient comes from “omni” (all) and “scient” (knowing). Picture someone who knows everything in the world. Contextual Usage: The omniscient narrator knows the thoughts of every character in the story.
Association: “Omni-” means “all,” and “scient” means “knowing.” So, omniscient means all-knowing.
Pertinent (適切な)
Mnemonic: Pertinent means relevant, like a pert (sharp) question that is directly to the point. Contextual Usage: Her comments were pertinent to the discussion, adding valuable insights.
Association: “Pert-” sounds like “point,” and “inent” means relating to, so something pertinent is directly related to the matter.
Transcendent (超越した)
Mnemonic: Transcendent means beyond the ordinary. Imagine something rising above everything, like a mountain peak. Contextual Usage: The experience was so transcendent that words couldn’t describe it.
Association: “Trans-” means “across” or “beyond,” and “scendent” comes from “ascend,” meaning to rise.
Sporadic (散発的な)
Mnemonic: Think of sporadic events that happen at irregular intervals, like fireworks that go off unpredictably. Contextual Usage: The sporadic rainfall caught everyone by surprise.
Association: “Spor-” sounds like “spor” from “sporadic,” meaning scattered or irregular.
Versatile (多才な)
Mnemonic: Imagine a versatile tool that can do many different tasks—it’s adaptable and flexible. Contextual Usage: She is a versatile musician, playing both the piano and violin beautifully.
Association: “Vers-” comes from “versare,” meaning to turn or change, which relates to being adaptable.
Pristine (汚れていない, 完璧な)
Mnemonic: Pristine reminds you of a pure, untouched environment, like a beach with no footprints. Contextual Usage: The pristine waters of the lake were clear and inviting.
Association: “Prist-” sounds like “prison,” but think of it as something locked away from dirt or harm, untouched and clean.
今回の単語：連想法
Affable (愛想の良い)
連想法: “Affable” は「愛想が良い」と覚えやすい。* “A” + “able” の部分を、「笑顔が常に愛される」と連想し、相手に優しく親しみやすい人を思い浮かべる。
Benign (良性の, 優しい)
連想法: “Benign” は「優しい」意味。* “Be” + “nice” のように、優しさを表す言葉で、「nice」が連想されるので覚えやすい。
Consummate (完璧な, 熟練した)
連想法: “Consummate” は「完成された」という意味。* “Consume”（消費する）から連想し、何かを完璧に消費し尽くした、つまり完璧に達した状態を思い浮かべる。
Eligible (資格のある)
連想法: “Eligible” は「資格のある」意味。* “E” + “legible”（読みやすい）と覚え、資格を得るために「読みやすく（理解できる）」という条件があると連想。
例文: 彼はその職に応募する資格がある。
Insatiable (飽くことを知らない)
連想法: “Insatiable” は「飽くことを知らない」意味。* “In” + “satisfy”（満たす）で、「満たされない」から飽きないという状態を連想。
Ingenious (器用な, 独創的な)
連想法: “Ingenious” は「器用で独創的」な意味。* “Engine”（エンジン）と似た音から、何かを動かし創造的に解決する力を連想。
Inquisitive (好奇心旺盛な)
連想法: “Inquisitive” は「好奇心旺盛」な意味。* “In-“（中に） + “quiz”（クイズ）と連想し、クイズに挑戦するように「質問したい」気持ちが強いことを想像。
Hostile (敵意のある)
連想法: “Hostile” は「敵意のある」意味。* “Host”（ホスト）と「敵」という逆の意味で、「ホストが敵になる」ような状況を連想。
Notable (注目すべき)
連想法: “Notable” は「注目すべき」意味。* “Note”（メモ）と関連づけ、注目する価値があるものとして「重要なメモ」的な意味を連想。
Judicious (賢明な)
連想法: “Judicious” は「賢明な」意味。* “Judge”（判断する）から連想し、賢く判断する能力を持った人を思い浮かべる。
Perceptible (知覚できる)
連想法: “Perceptible” は「知覚できる」意味。* “Perceive”（知覚する）から来ており、目で見たり耳で聞いたりできるものを連想。
Pedantic (学者気取りの, 細かすぎる)
連想法: “Pedantic” は「細かすぎる」意味。* “Ped”（足）から連想し、歩きながら何かにこだわって細かいことを指摘し続ける様子を想像。
Robust (丈夫な, 健康な)
連想法: “Robust” は「丈夫な」意味。* “Robot”（ロボット）のように機能的で強靭なものを連想し、力強さをイメージ。
Possessed (取り憑かれた)
連想法: “Possessed” は「取り憑かれた」意味。* “Possess”（所有する）から、何かに支配される、所有されることを連想。
Vicious (凶暴な, 残忍な)
連想法: “Vicious” は「凶暴な」意味。* “Vice”（悪）と似た音から、悪い行動をする、凶暴な様子を想像。
ここからはコロケーションで覚えましょう
| Affable – 愛想の良い | Affable personality – 愛想の良い性格 Affable manner – 愛想の良い態度 Affable smile – 愛想の良い笑顔 |
| Benign – 良性の、優しい | Benign nature – 穏やかな性質 Benign tumor – 良性腫瘍 Benign influence – 優しい影響 |
| Consummate – 完璧な、熟練した | Consummate professional – 完璧なプロフェッショナル Consummate skill – 熟練の技 Consummate performance – 完璧なパフォーマンス |
| Eligible – 資格のある | Eligible candidate – 資格のある候補者 Eligible for benefits – 福利厚生を受ける資格がある Eligible to vote – 投票権がある |
| Insatiable – 飽くことを知らない | Insatiable appetite – 飽くことを知らない食欲 Insatiable curiosity – 終わりなき好奇心 Insatiable desire – 満たされない欲望 |
| Ingenious – 独創的な | Ingenious idea – 独創的なアイデア Ingenious solution – 独創的な解決策 Ingenious invention – 独創的な発明 |
| Inquisitive – 好奇心旺盛な | Inquisitive mind – 好奇心旺盛な心 Inquisitive nature – 好奇心旺盛な性格 Inquisitive questions – 好奇心から出た質問 |
| Hostile – 敵対的な | Hostile environment – 敵対的な環境 Hostile attitude – 敵対的な態度 Hostile takeover – 敵対的買収 |
| Notable – 注目すべき | Notable achievement – 注目すべき業績 Notable figure – 注目すべき人物 Notable landmark – 注目すべきランドマーク |
| Judicious – 賢明な | Judicious decision – 賢明な決断 Judicious use – 賢明な使い方 Judicious approach – 賢明なアプローチ |
| Perceptible – 知覚できる | Perceptible change – 知覚できる変化 Perceptible difference – 明確に感じられる違い Perceptible improvement – 見える改善 |
| Pedantic – 細かすぎる、学者気取りの | Pedantic explanation – 細かすぎる説明 Pedantic attitude – 学者気取りの態度 Pedantic style – 細部にこだわりすぎたスタイル |
| Robust – 丈夫な、健康な | Robust health – 健康な体 Robust economy – 強い経済 Robust growth – 強力な成長 |
| Possessed – 取り憑かれた | Possessed by a spirit – 精神に取り憑かれた Possessed with an idea – アイデアに取り憑かれた Possessed by ambition – 野心に取り憑かれた |
| Vicious – 凶暴な、残忍な | Vicious attack – 凶暴な攻撃 Vicious circle – 悪循環 Vicious behavior – 残忍な行動 |
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！
