SAT 語彙スキル 5 - レッスン 43

to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly

譲歩する, 認める

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

行使する, 影響を与える

to cut or shape the edge of a material at an angle other than a right angle, typically for joining or decorative purposes

面取りする, 傾斜を付ける

to cross a body of water by wading or driving through it at a shallow point

渡る, 横断する

to take a leisurely walk, especially in a public place, often for enjoyment or to see and be seen

散歩する, 歩き回る

to think deeply and reflect

熟考する, 考え込む

to put an end to something or to hinder or thwart a plan or action

阻止する, 抑える

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting it in a furnace

溶解する, 冶金する

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

緊張を和らげる, 落ち着かせる

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

妨げる, 阻害する

to implant or insert something, typically a graft or scion, into a living plant or tree to facilitate growth

接ぎ木する, 植え付ける

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

お世辞を言う, 媚びる

to roughly estimate quantities or time

見積もる, 評価する

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

奨励する, 促す

to gather leftover crops or grains from fields after the harvest

拾う, 刈り取られた作物を集める

to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

塩水に浸す, マリネする

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

巻き込む, 絡ませる

to lessen the intensity or extent

軽減する, 減少させる