本 Insight - 上級 - 語彙洞察 7

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highbrow

[形容詞]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

ハイブラウ, 教養のある

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.

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pretentious

[形容詞]

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

見栄っ張りな, うぬぼれた

Ex: pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues .

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intimidating

[形容詞]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

Ex: The towering officer had intimidating presence .

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dingy

[形容詞]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

薄暗い, 汚らしい

Ex: Despite dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .

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dim

[形容詞]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

薄暗い, ぼんやりした

Ex: The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.

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forefront

[名詞]

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

最前線 (さいぜんせん), 先頭 (せんとう)

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to perish

[動詞]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

亡くなる, 死ぬ

Ex: Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of perishing.

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soppy

[形容詞]

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

感情的な, べたべたした

Ex: They shared soppy moment , looking at old photographs .

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raucous

[形容詞]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

騒がしい, 耳障りな

Ex: Despite raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .

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obnoxious

[形容詞]

extremely unpleasant or rude

嫌な, 不快な

Ex: obnoxious habit of interrupting others during conversations annoyed everyone in the group .

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compelling

[形容詞]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

魅力的な (Miryokuteki na), 説得力のある (Settoku-ryoku no aru)

Ex: compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .

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riveting

[形容詞]

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

引き込まれる, 魅力的な

Ex: The movie 's action-packed scenes riveting, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film .

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witty

[形容詞]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

機知に富んだ, ウィットに富んだ

Ex: witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .

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hilarious

[形容詞]

causing great amusement and laughter

おかしい, 滑稽な

Ex: The way they mimicked each other was hilarious.

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repugnant

[形容詞]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

忌まわしい (いまわしい), 不快な (ふかいな)

Ex: repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .

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conventional

[形容詞]

generally accepted and followed by many people

一般的な, 従来の

Ex: In some cultures , itconventional to remove shoes before entering someone 's home .

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enchanting

[形容詞]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

魅惑の, 魅力的な

Ex: enchanting melody of the flute echoed through the forest , filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy .

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evocative

[形容詞]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

記憶を呼び起こす, 感情を喚起する

Ex: The artist 's work was evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .

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primitive

[形容詞]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

原始的な（げんしてきな）, 未開の（みかいの）

Ex: The island 's ecosystem still primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries .

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intriguing

[形容詞]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

興味を引く, 神秘的な

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him intriguing character to his neighbors .

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to get off on the wrong foot

[句]

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .

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to swallow

[動詞]

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

飲み込む, 受け入れる

Ex: He ’s always been quick swallow anything the media tells him .

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to back the right horse

[句]

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

Ex: By choosing the reputable contractor for the home renovation, I think we backed the right horse for a high-quality job.

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to hit the nail on the head

[句]

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.

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jaunty

[形容詞]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

陽気な, 快活な

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.

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frenetic

[形容詞]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

熱狂的な, 狂おしい

Ex: The childrenfrenetic laughter echoed through the playground .

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brisk

[形容詞]

quick and energetic in movement or action

迅速な (じんそくな), 活発な (かっぱつな)

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.

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soothing

[形容詞]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

慰めるような, 癒しの

Ex: Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea had a soothing effect on her upset stomach.

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amble

[名詞]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

散歩 (さんぽ), ゆっくり歩き (ゆっくりあるき)

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.

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sluggish

[形容詞]

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

鈍い (どんい), 遅い (おそい)

Ex: sluggish stream barely moved , choked with debris after the storm .

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uphill battle

[名詞]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

苦難の戦い, 困難な戦い

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be uphill battle for aspiring actors .

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