GRE のための上級語彙 - 何を考えているの？

against someone or something's advantage

不利な

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

任意

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

信じる

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

率直な

to decisively conclude something, such as an argument or a contract

つぶす

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

同意する

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

一方で

to consider in a particular manner

思う

to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted

異なる意見を持つ

deliberately not having one obvious meaning and therefore open to interpretation, often intended to deceive

曖昧な

intended to be understood and known by a small group of people who possess a specific type of knowledge

特定のグループに限定される

a supporter of a theory, belief, idea, etc. who tries to persuade others that it is true or good in order to gain their support

指数

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

to disagree or deny that something is true

否定する

used to introduce additional information that explains the extent or reasons for something

としてだけれども

conveying something whilst using a very small number of words

簡潔な

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

保つ

used to introduce an opposing statement

それにもかかわらず

to severely scold or express disapproval

異議を唱える

to state one's opinion in such a manner that shows one believes to be the only person to fully know it and be unarguably correct

教皇職に就く

a type of teasing and joking that is friendly and good-natured

愚弄

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

誰かまたは何かに強く反対する

severely critical or harsh

痛ましい

to suggest or decide to reschedule discussing something

not or barely relevant to something

接線方向

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

良心的でない

to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong

腹立たしい

a type of criticism or insult that is hurtful and angry

荒廃

able to think and express oneself in a way that is clear and comprehensible, particularly if one usually does not have this ability

明晰な

to attentively listen

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