SAT 語彙スキル 2 - レッスン 17

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

天変地異

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

触媒

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

カタパルト

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

滝

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

真球度

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

回転楕円体

a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

スフェロメーター

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

移民

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

移住する

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

ディスターブ

a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

摂動

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

仕付ける

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

砦

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

使い手

impressively great in amount or degree

巨大な

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

天才

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

立法者

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

議員