SAT 語彙スキル 4 - レッスン 31

a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

さらし台

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

略奪する

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

不在

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

免罪する

consider apart from a particular case or instance

抽象化する

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

難解な

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

不適切

not prudent or wise

不 prudent

rude and with a lack of respect toward others, especially the elderly

生意気な

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

無力

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

実行不可能

not politic

非政治的

the most important dish of a meal

主菜

a little bit at a time

少しずつ

give life-time employment to

終身雇用を与える

very delicate or thin

薄い

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

暴走した

a defensive wall or embankment built around a fortification or city for protection against enemy attacks

堀