SAT 語彙スキル 4 - レッスン 29

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

刺激する, 引き起こす

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

ピカンとした, スパイシーな

a tart spicy quality

辛口, ピカンテ

adroitness in using the hands

巧妙さ, 器用さ

not a lot in amount or extent

わずかな, 軽微な

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

操り人形, 名目上のリーダー

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

比喩的な, 隠喩的な

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

バット, メサ

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

支える, 強化する

have amorous affairs; of men

浮気する, 遊び歩く

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

慈善的, 恩恵のある

the collection and study of postage stamps

切手収集

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

フィルハーモニック

a speech of violent denunciation

フィリッピク, 激しい糾弾

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

フィリスティン, 文化的無知

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

装飾する, 飾る

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

崇拝, 愛慕

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

命じる, 指示する

the manner in which something is expressed in words

言い回し, 発音

an authoritative declaration

ディクタム, 権威ある宣言