英検1級【必須単語】《脳幹浸透英文》①

本記事は独学・国内学習による
英検1級保持者が書きました。

英検の語彙問題で要求されるレベルは比較的明確です。

　・英検準1級：約7千語～9千語
　・英検1級　：約1万語～1万5千語

英検1級の場合、高いカバー率が実証されている
こちらの書籍を潰せば確実にクリアできます。

出る順で最短合格！
【英検1級単熟語EX 第2版】
（ジャパンタイムズ出版 編）



数名の英語講師が各社の単語集の〈カバー率〉を比較検証、
データ公表しています。
一番売れている「例の本」は問1でカバー率は50％にも
遥か満たないので危険です。
詳細データは例えば、
『英検　単語集　カバー率』
でググってください。

ただし、ジャパンタイムズの書籍のダウンロード音声では
日本語訳の読み上げがありません。
理想的には、英単語暗記は音声による刷り込みから始める
べきで、この点が気になる人もいるかもしれません。


私の場合は、
音声からの刷り込みがどうしても出来ないために、
問題になりません。


自分の言語脳の特性を見極めて、
最適アプローチを定めてください。


アプリを学習の中心に据える場合は、
高名な英語講師の多くが
『出た単』
の信頼性の高さを指摘しています。
英検1級問1の語彙問題対策として
強い武器になるでしょう。


いずれにせよ、
中心に据える教材を1個固定してください。
そのうえで、記憶の定着を図る場合や、
暗記した単語をアウトプットに使える
レベルに昇華させる目的でこのシリーズを
活用してください。

多くの生徒さんからのフィードバックを
踏まえて改良を重ねて創り上げています。
今までずっと曖昧だった単語でも、
身体の芯に刻まれる感覚が得れるはずです。

よっしゃ行くぞ！

英検1級【脳幹浸透英文】

放棄する：forsake, desert, renounce
a. The sailor had to forsake the sinking ship.
b. The sailor had to relinquish the sinking ship.
c. The sailor had to desert the sinking ship.
abandon: to give up or stop doing something completely
・abandon all hope
・abandon a project
・abandon a plan

省略：shortening, contraction, acronym
a. "Ave." is the contraction for "Avenue."
b. "Ave." is the shortening for "Avenue."
c. "Ave." is the abridgment for "Avenue."
abbreviation: a shortened form of a word or phrase
・use an abbreviation
・an abbreviation for
・abbreviation of

嫌悪する：detest, loathe, despise
a. I detest cruelty to animals.
b. I loathe cruelty to animals.
c. I despise cruelty to animals.
abhor: to hate or detest something very much
・abhor violence
・abhor cruelty
・abhor injustice

突然の：sudden, immediate, unexpected
a. The movie's sudden ending left us stunned.
b. The movie's unexpected ending left us stunned.
c. The movie's abrupt conclusion left us stunned.
abrupt: happening suddenly or unexpectedly
・abrupt change
・abrupt halt
・abrupt departure

吸収する：assimilate, soak up, engross
a. Plants soak up water and sunlight to grow.
b. Plants take in water and sunlight to grow.
c. Plants assimilate water and sunlight to grow.
absorb: to take in or soak up something, like liquid or information
・absorb information
・absorb knowledge
・absorb moisture

豊富な：plentiful, copious, ample
a. There was a plentiful supply of fresh fruit.
b. There was a copious supply of fresh fruit.
c. There was a profuse supply of fresh fruit.
abundant: being present in large quantities; plentiful
・abundant natural resources
・abundant wildlife
・abundant food

加速する：speed up, quickened, hasten
a. The car started to speed up down the highway.
b. The car began to gain speed down the highway.
c. The car commenced to quicken down the highway.
accelerate: to increase in speed or quicken the pace
・accelerate growth
・accelerate progress
・accelerate development

アクセス可能な：available, reachable, attainable
a. The museum is readily reachable by bus.
b. The museum is easily approachable by bus.
c. The museum is conveniently reachable by bus.
accessible: easy to reach or obtain; obtainable
・accessible location
・accessible to all
・easily accessible

収容する：house, lodge, hold
a. The hotel can cater to large groups.
b. The hotel can house large groups.
c. The hotel can host large groups.
accommodate: to provide lodging or space for someone or something
・accommodate guests: 客を受け入れる
・accommodate needs: 必要なものを提供する
・accommodate requests: 要望に応じる
・accommodate changes: 変更に対応する
・accommodate someone's schedule: 誰かのスケジュールに合わせる
・accommodate a group: グループを受け入れる
・accommodate comfortably: 快適に収容する
・accommodate space: 空間を提供する

認める：admit, recognize, accept
a. He refused to admit his mistake.
b. He declined to recognize his mistake.
c. He rejected to concede his mistake.
acknowledge: to accept or recognize something as true or valid
・acknowledge receipt
・acknowledge the importance
・acknowledge someone's efforts

獲得する：gain, attain, obtain
a. I hope to gain new skills in this course.
b. I hope to attain new skills in this course.
c. I hope to procure new skills in this course.
acquire: to gain or obtain something, typically through effort
・acquire knowledge
・acquire skills
・acquire a company

固執する：stick, cling, attach
a. Make sure the tape will stick to the surface.
b. Make sure the tape will cling to the surface.
c. Make sure the tape will adhere to the surface.
adhere: to stick or cling to something; to follow closely
・adhere to rules: 規則に従う
・adhere to guidelines: ガイドラインに従う
・adhere to standards: 基準に従う
・adhere to a schedule: スケジュールに従う
・adhere to principles: 原則に従う
・adhere to a policy: 政策に従う
・adhere to instructions: 指示に従う
・adhere to a code of conduct: 行動規範に従う

隣接する：neighboring, contiguous, adjoining
a. The park is neighboring the library.
b. The park is adjoining the library.
c. The park is next to the library.
adjacent: next to or adjoining something; neighboring
・ adjacent rooms
・adjacent buildings
・adjacent to

管理する：manage, direct, oversee
a. The nurse will give you your medication.
b. The nurse will dispense your medication.
c. The nurse will apply your medication.
administer: to manage or oversee the execution of something
・administer medication
・administer a test
・administer justice

賞賛する：respect, esteem, idolize
a. She respects his dedication to his work.
b. She esteems his dedication to his work.
c. She regards his dedication to his work.
admire: to have a high regard or respect for someone or something
・admire someone's work
・admire the view
・admire someone's courage

主張する：support, champion, promote
a. The organization champions for human rights.
b. The organization supports for human rights.
c. The organization stands up for human rights.
advocate: to support or recommend a particular cause or idea
・advocate for change
・advocate for human rights
・advocate a policy

裕福な：wealthy, prosperous, rich
a. They live in a wealthy neighborhood.
b. They live in a prosperous neighborhood.
c. They live in an opulent neighborhood.
affluent: having a lot of wealth or being prosperous
・affluent neighborhood
・affluent society
・affluent lifestyle

悪化させる：worsen, exacerbate, intensify
a. Please don't worsen the situation.
b. Please don't exacerbate the situation.
c. Please don't escalate the situation.
aggravate: to worsen or make a situation more severe
・aggravate the situation
・aggravate an injury
・aggravate tensions

俊敏性：nimbleness, dexterity, quickness
a. The cat's nimbleness amazed us as it jumped.
b. The cat's dexterity amazed us as it jumped.
c. The cat's quickness amazed us as it jumped.
agility: the ability to move quickly and easily
・agility training
・agility of movement
・agility in sports

軽減する：relieve, ease, mitigate
a. Medicine can help ease pain.
b. Medicine can help relieve pain.
c. Medicine can help mitigate pain.
alleviate: to make something less severe or easier to endure
・alleviate pain
・alleviate suffering
・alleviate stress

割り当てる：assign, apportion, distribute
a. They will assign funds for the project.
b. They will earmark funds for the project.
c. They will designate funds for the project.
allocate: to assign or distribute something for a specific purpose or use
・allocate resources
・allocate funds
・allocate time

魅了する：attract, entice, captivate
a. The beautiful painting had a charm about it.
b. The beautiful painting had an attraction about it.
c. The beautiful painting had an appeal about it.
allure: to attract or captivate someone's interest or attention
・allure of the unknown
・allure of fame
・allure of adventure

曖昧な：uncertain, vague, unclear
a. His answer was vague and unclear.
b. His answer was cryptic and unclear.
c. His answer was enigmatic and unclear.
ambiguous: something that is unclear or has more than one possible meaning
・ ambiguous statement
・ambiguous meaning
・ambiguous response

増幅する：enlarge, magnify, intensify
a. The microphone will magnify your voice.
b. The microphone will enhance your voice.
c. The microphone will boost your voice.
amplify: to increase the volume, extent, or effect of something
・amplify sound
・amplify the message
・amplify the effects

苦悩：agony, torment, distress
a. She experienced torment after the loss.
b. She experienced agony after the loss.
c. She experienced distress after the loss.
anguish: severe mental or physical pain or distress
・anguish and despair
・anguish in her voice
・anguish over the loss

併合する：acquire, incorporate, add
a. The country aimed to annex the territory.
b. The country aimed to acquire the territory.
c. The country aimed to take over the territory.
annex: to take over or incorporate something, usually territory or property
・annex a territory
・annex a building
・annexation of land

予期する：expect, foresee, predict
a. I expect good weather for the picnic.
b. I foresee good weather for the picnic.
c. I predict good weather for the picnic.
anticipate: to expect or foresee something happening in the future
・anticipate the future
・anticipate problems
・anticipate needs

頂点：summit, peak, zenith
a. He reached the peak of his career.
b. He reached the pinnacle of his career.
c. He reached the zenith of his career.
apex: the highest point or the peak of something
・apex of the mountain
・apex of success
・reach the apex

理解する：understand, grasp, comprehend
a. It took him a while to grasp the concept.
b. It took him a while to comprehend the concept.
c. It took him a while to understand the concept.
apprehend: to understand or perceive something clearly
・apprehend a suspect
・apprehend the situation
・apprehend the meaning

恣意的な：random, capricious, discretionary
a. His decision seemed random and unfair.
b. His decision seemed capricious and unfair.
c. His decision seemed whimsical and unfair.
arbitrary: something based on individual preference or random choice, lacking a specific reason
・arbitrary decision
・arbitrary rule
・arbitrary choice

不毛な：dry, barren, parched
a. The desert is known for its dry climate.
b. The desert is known for its parched climate.
c. The desert is known for its barren climate.
arid: very dry, lacking rainfall, and vegetation; barren or parched
・arid climate
・arid desert
・arid region

明瞭に述べる：express, enunciate, pronounce
a. She could express her thoughts clearly.
b. She could vocalize her thoughts clearly.
c. She could communicate her thoughts clearly.
articulate: to express thoughts or ideas clearly and coherently
・articulate speech
・articulate thoughts
・articulate ideas

登る：climb, scale, ascend
a. The climbers started to climb the mountain.
b. The climbers began to scale the mountain.
c. The climbers commenced to ascend the mountain.
ascend: to move upward or rise, especially in a gradual way
・ascend the stairs
・ascend to power
・ascend to the throne

確かめる：confirm, verify, determine
a. We need to determine the truth of the matter.
b. We need to confirm the truth of the matter.
c. We need to establish the truth of the matter.
ascertain: to find out or confirm something for certain
・ascertain the truth
・ascertain the facts
・ascertain the cause

襲う：attack, assault, strike
a. The storm would attack the coast soon.
b. The storm would strike the coast soon.
c. The storm would hit the coast soon.
assail: to attack or criticize strongly
・assail with criticism
・assail someone's character
・assail the enemy

評価する：evaluate, appraise, estimate
a. Experts will evaluate the damage caused.
b. Experts will appraise the damage caused.
c. Experts will analyze the damage caused.
assess: to evaluate or judge the value, quality, or nature of something
・assess the situation
・assess the damage
・assess the value

資産：property, possession, investment
a. His experience is a valuable resource to the team.
b. His experience is a valuable advantage to the team.
c. His experience is a valuable benefit to the team.
asset: something valuable or useful that is owned or possessed
・asset management
・valuable asset
・liquid assets

同化する：absorb, integrate, incorporate
a. It takes time to absorb new information.
b. It takes time to integrate new information.
c. It takes time to incorporate new information.
assimilate: to absorb or integrate information or ideas into one's understanding
・assimilate information
・assimilate culture
・assimilate into society

機敏な：clever, shrewd, perceptive
a. She made a shrewd observation.
b. She made a perceptive observation.
c. She made a keen observation.
astute: having the ability to accurately assess situations or people and make quick, intelligent decisions
・astute observation
・astute businessman
・astute decision-making

本物の：genuine, real, legitimate
a. The painting was verified as genuine.
b. The painting was confirmed as legitimate.
c. The painting was validated as bona fide.
authentic: genuine, real, or true; not fake or counterfeit
・authentic experience
・authentic cuisine
・authentic products

権威ある：official, commanding, decisive
a. Her tone was commanding and firm.
b. Her tone was decisive and firm.
c. Her tone was assertive and firm.
authoritative: having official or commanding power; making decisive decisions
・authoritative figure
・authoritative voice
・authoritative source

自律的な：independent, self-governing, sovereign
a. The region gained independence last year.
b. The region gained sovereignty last year.
c. The region gained self-governance last year.
autonomous: independent and self-governing, having sovereignty
・autonomous region
・autonomous decision-making
・autonomous vehicles

熱心な：enthusiastic, eager, passionate
a. He's a passionate reader of science fiction.
b. He's an enthusiastic reader of science fiction.
c. He's a dedicated reader of science fiction.
avid: showing enthusiasm, eagerness, or passion for something
・avid reader
・avid supporter
・avid interest

追放する：exile, expel, oust
a. The king opted to exile the traitor.
b. The king chose to expel the traitor.
c. The king decided to cast out the traitor.
banish: to exile, expel, or force someone to leave a place
・banish from the kingdom
・banish negative thoughts
・banish fear

不毛な：unproductive, infertile, desolate
a. The desert is desolate and empty.
b. The desert is sterile and empty.
c. The desert is lifeless and empty.
barren: not productive, infertile, empty, or desolate
・barren land
・barren desert
・barren wasteland

手招きする：signal, summon, gesture
a. The teacher would signal the students in.
b. The teacher would gesture the students in.
c. The teacher would call the students in.
beckon: to signal or summon someone by making a gesture
・beckon someone over
・beckon with a gesture
・beckon to follow

軽蔑する：disparage, scorn, ridicule
a. She would demean his achievements.
b. She would disparage his achievements.
c. She would minimize his achievements.
belittle: to disparage or ridicule, making someone or something seem less important
・belittle someone's efforts
・belittle achievements
・belittle someone's intelligence

慈悲深い：kind, compassionate, charitable
a. Their charity work was genuinely kind.
b. Their charity work was truly philanthropic.
c. Their charity work was truly altruistic.
benevolent: kind, compassionate, or showing goodwill; charitable in nature
・benevolent person
・benevolent gesture
・benevolent organization

当惑させる：confuse, perplex, baffle
a. The complex instructions would confuse him.
b. The complex instructions would baffle him.
c. The complex instructions would perplex him.
bewilder: to confuse or puzzle someone, making them feel perplexed or baffled
・bewilder with questions
・bewilder someone's mind
・bewilder the audience

偏った：partial, prejudiced, one-sided
a. The jury's decision appeared unfair and prejudiced.
b. The jury's decision seemed partial and prejudiced.
c. The jury's decision looked one-sided and prejudiced.
biased: having a preference or inclination towards a particular viewpoint, being one-sided
・biased opinion
・biased perspective
・biased view

荒涼とした：desolate, dreary, barren
a. The landscape appeared desolate in winter.
b. The landscape looked grim in winter.
c. The landscape seemed dreary in winter.
bleak: desolate, dreary, or lacking in hope or positive aspects
・bleak outlook
・bleak future
・bleak landscape

至福：joy, happiness, ecstasy
a. They found happiness in their peaceful life.
b. They found joy in their peaceful life.
c. They found contentment in their peaceful life.
bliss: extreme joy, happiness, or a state of ecstasy
・blissful moment
・pure bliss
・experience bliss

大胆な：daring, courageous, fearless
a. She made a daring decision to start her own business.
b. She made a courageous decision to start her own business.
c. She made a fearless decision to start her own business.
bold: daring, courageous, or showing fearlessness in actions or ideas
・bold move
・bold decision
・bold statement

ボイコット：ban, embargo, protest
a. They organized a protest against the company.
b. They organized a strike against the company.
c. They organized a refusal against the company.
boycott: to ban, embargo, or protest as a form of resistance
・boycott products
・boycott a company
・boycott the event

縁：edge, rim, border
a. Her eyes were filled to the edge with tears.
b. Her eyes were filled to the top with tears.
c. Her eyes were filled to the brim with tears.
brim: the edge, rim, or border of something, often containing liquid
・brim with excitement
・brim of the hat
・brim of the cup

脆い：fragile, delicate, breakable
a. The old branches were fragile and broke easily.
b. The old branches were delicate and broke easily.
c. The old branches were frail and broke easily.
brittle: easily breakable, fragile, delicate, or prone to breaking
・brittle bones
・brittle material
・brittle nails

率直な：frank, honest, straightforward
a. She appreciated his honest remarks.
b. She valued his forthright remarks.
c. She respected his direct remarks.
candid: being frank, honest, or straightforward in expression
・candid opinion: 率直な意見
・candid conversation: 率直な会話
・candid feedback: 率直なフィードバック
・candid interview: 率直なインタビュー
・candid photo: 自然な写真
・candid moment: 自然な瞬間
・candid admission: 率直な告白
・candid assessment: 正直な評価

魅了する：charm, enchant, fascinate
a. The magician would enchant the audience.
b. The magician would mesmerize the audience.
c. The magician would fascinate the audience.
captivate: to charm, enchant, or deeply attract someone's interest
・captivate the audience
・captivate the imagination
・captivate with charm

大惨事：disaster, calamity, tragedy
a. The earthquake was a disaster for the city.
b. The earthquake was a calamity for the city.
c. The earthquake was a tragedy for the city.
catastrophe: a disaster, calamity, or tragic event causing great harm
・catastrophe strikes
・catastrophic event
・natural catastrophe

検閲する：censure, suppress, edit
a. The government would suppress the media.
b. The government would restrict the media.
c. The government would control the media.
censor: to suppress or edit materials, often restricting information
・censor the news
・censor information
・censor language

混沌とした：disorderly, confused, tumultuous
a. The scene after the accident was disorderly.
b. The scene after the accident was tumultuous.
c. The scene after the accident was chaotic.
chaotic: disorderly, confused, or tumultuous, lacking organization
・chaotic scene
・chaotic situation
・chaotic environment

大切にする：treasure, value, adore
a. They treasure the memories of their childhood.
b. They value the memories of their childhood.
c. They hold dear the memories of their childhood.
cherish: to treasure, value deeply, or adore someone or something
・cherish memories
・cherish moments
・cherish friendship

強制する：compel, force, pressure
a. He tried to pressure them into agreeing.
b. He tried to force them into agreeing.
c. He tried to compel them into agreeing.
coerce: to compel, force, or pressure someone to do something
・coerce someone into doing
・coerce compliance
・coerce confession

粘着性の：unified, interconnected, adhesive
a. A team requires unified communication.
b. A team needs integrated communication.
c. A team needs cohesive communication.
cohesive: being unified, interconnected, or having adhesive properties
・cohesive team
・cohesive community
・cohesive strategy

記念する：celebrate, memorialize, honor
a. The monument was erected to honor the war heroes.
b. The monument was built to remember the war heroes.
c. The monument was established to celebrate the war heroes.
commemorate: to celebrate, memorialize, or honor a memory or event
・commemorate a milestone
・commemorate an event
・commemorate a victory

賞賛に値する：admirable, praiseworthy, laudable
a. Your efforts are praiseworthy.
b. Your efforts are admirable.
c. Your efforts are commendable.
commendable: worthy of admiration or praise; praiseworthy or admirable
・commendable effort
・commendable behavior
・commendable achievement

互換性のある：harmonious, congruent, consistent
a. They are harmonious in their views.
b. They are congruent in their views.
c. They are compatible in their views.
compatible: harmonious, congruent, or consistent with each other
・compatible with devices
・compatible software
・compatible personalities

強制的な：mandatory, obligatory, required
a. Education is mandatory for children.
b. Education is obligatory for children.
c. Education is required for children.
compulsory: mandatory, obligatory, or required by rule or law
・compulsory education
・compulsory course
・compulsory attendance

簡潔な：brief, succinct, terse
a. His speech was brief and to the point.
b. His speech was succinct and to the point.
c. His speech was terse and to the point.
concise: brief, succinct, or expressed in a short manner
・concise explanation
・concise summary
・concise report

没収する：seize, expropriate, impound
a. The police had to seize the illegal items.
b. The police had to impound the illegal items.
c. The police had to confiscate the illegal items.
confiscate: to seize, expropriate, or take possession of something, often by authority
・confiscate belongings
・confiscate assets
・confiscate goods

直面する：face, encounter, challenge
a. He had to face his fears.
b. He had to tackle his fears.
c. He had to confront his fears.
confront: to face, encounter, or deal with a challenge or situation directly
・confront the issue
・confront challenges
・confront someone

混雑した：crowded, packed, jammed
a. The roads were jammed during rush hour.
b. The roads were crowded during rush hour.
c. The roads were congested during rush hour.
congested: crowded, packed, or jammed, often referring to a crowded area
・congested traffic
・congested area
・congested city

良心的な：scrupulous, diligent, meticulous
a. She's a diligent worker.
b. She's a meticulous worker.
c. She's a thorough worker.
conscientious: being scrupulous, diligent, or meticulous in one's work or duties
・conscientious worker
・conscientious student
・conscientious effort

神聖化する：bless, sanctify, dedicate
a. The church was dedicated last Sunday.
b. The church was sanctified last Sunday.
c. The church was consecrated last Sunday.
consecrate: to bless, sanctify, or dedicate something to a sacred purpose
・consecrate a building
・consecrate a church
・consecrate oneself

熟考する：consider, ponder, reflect
a. She would ponder life's mysteries.
b. She would reflect on life's mysteries.
c. She would consider life's mysteries.
contemplate: to consider, ponder, or reflect on something deeply
・contemplate life
・contemplate the future
・contemplate the meaning

現代の：modern, current, present-day
a. He's a peer of the artist.
b. He's a counterpart of the artist.
c. He's a contemporary of the artist.
contemporary: belonging to the modern, current, or present-day period
contemporary art, contemporary design, contemporary issues
・contemporary art
・contemporary design
・contemporary issues

矛盾する：deny, oppose, refute
a. His words would oppose his actions.
b. His words would conflict with his actions.
c. His words would contradict his actions.
contradict: to deny, oppose, or refute a statement or belief
・contradict a statement
・contradict someone's opinion
・contradict evidence

論争：dispute, debate, contention
a. The issue sparked a contentious debate.
b. The issue sparked a heated debate.
c. The issue sparked a controversial debate.
controversy: a dispute, debate, or contention involving differing opinions
・controversy arises
・controversy over policy
・controversy surrounds

一点に集中する：come together, meet, merge
a. The two roads meet at the town square.
b. The two roads intersect at the town square.
c. The two roads converge at the town square.
converge: to come together, meet, or merge at a common point
・converge at a point
・converge towards
・converge in opinion

有罪とする：condemn, sentence, imprison
a. The court had to sentence the criminal.
b. The court had to find the criminal guilty.
c. The court had to convict the criminal.
convict: to condemn, sentence, or imprison someone found guilty of a crime
・convict of a crime
・convict someone
・convict in a trial

相関する：associate, relate, correspond
a. Your findings should correspond with the data.
b. Your findings should correlate with the data.
c. Your findings should match with the data.
・correlate with: 〜と相関する
・positive/negative correlate: 正の/負の相関
・strong/weak correlate: 強い/弱い相関
・correlate to: 〜に関連付けられる
・show a correlation: 相関を示す
・find a correlation: 相関を見つける
・explore the correlation: 相関関係を探求する

礼儀正しい：polite, respectful, civil
a. He's known for his polite manner.
b. He's known for his respectful manner.
c. He's known for his courteous manner.
courteous: being polite, respectful, or civil in behavior towards others
・courteous manner
・courteous behavior
・courteous response

重大な：critical, essential, pivotal
a. Your role in this project is vital.
b. Your role in this project is essential.
c. Your role in this project is critical.
crucial: critical, essential, or pivotal; extremely important in a situation
・crucial moment
・crucial decision

耕す：farm, nurture, develop
a. Farmers grow crops in the fields.
b. Farmers nurture crops in the fields.
c. Farmers cultivate crops in the fields.
cultivate: to farm, nurture, or develop something, such as crops or skills
・cultivate relationships
・cultivate skills
・cultivate land

手間のかかる：awkward, unwieldy, bulky
a. The old machine was awkward to use.
b. The old machine was unwieldy to use.
c. The old machine was cumbersome to use.
cumbersome: awkward, unwieldy, or bulky; difficult to handle or manage
cumbersome process
・cumbersome equipment
・cumbersome paperwork

ずる賢い：clever, sly, crafty
a. The fox was known for its sly tricks.
b. The fox was known for its clever tricks.
c. The fox was known for its crafty tricks.
cunning: clever, sly, or crafty; having skill in deceiving others
・cunning plan
・cunning strategy
・cunning manipulation

削減する：reduce, diminish, cut back
a. They had to reduce expenses due to budget cuts.
b. They had to cut back expenses due to budget cuts.
c. They had to curtail expenses due to budget cuts.
curtail: to reduce, diminish, or cut back on something, usually an activity or spending
・curtail spending
・curtail activities
・curtail freedom

ひるむような：intimidating, discouraging, frightening
a. The challenge seemed intimidating at first.
b. The challenge seemed overwhelming at first.
c. The challenge seemed formidable at first.
daunting: intimidating, discouraging, or frightening; causing fear or hesitation
・daunting task
・daunting challenge
・daunting prospect

批判する：expose, discredit, refute
a. The scientist aimed to discredit the myth.
b. The scientist aimed to refute the myth.
c. The scientist aimed to debunk the myth.
debunk: to expose, discredit, or refute a false belief or myth
・debunk a myth
・debunk a theory
・debunk misinformation

人を惑わす：dishonest, fraudulent, deceptive
a. His deceptive behavior caused mistrust.
b. His dishonest behavior caused mistrust.
c. His deceitful behavior caused mistrust.
deceitful: dishonest, fraudulent, or deceptive; misleading by deceit
・deceitful behavior
・deceitful practices
・deceitful intentions

解読する：decode, interpret, translate
a. He tried to interpret the ancient script.
b. He tried to decode the ancient script.
c. He tried to unravel the ancient script.
decipher: to decode, interpret, or translate something that is difficult to understand
・decipher the code
・decipher hieroglyphs
・decipher the message

欠陥：shortage, insufficiency, lack
a. The lack of vitamins caused health issues.
b. The shortage of vitamins caused health issues.
c. The insufficiency of vitamins caused health issues.
deficiency: a shortage, insufficiency, or lack of something necessary
・deficiency in vitamins
・deficiency of resources
・deficiency in skills

そらす：avert, divert, deviate
a. She tried to shift attention from herself.
b. She tried to avert attention from herself.
c. She tried to redirect attention from herself.
deflect: to avert, divert, or deviate something from its original path or course
・deflect criticism
・deflect attention
・deflect blame

低下させる：debase, deteriorate, lower
a. Pollution can harm the environment.
b. Pollution can damage the environment.
c. Pollution can degrade the environment.
degrade: to debase, deteriorate, or lower the quality or value of something
・degrade the environment
・degrade quality
・degrade into chaos

欺く：deceive, mislead, trick
a. He tried to mislead them with false promises.
b. He tried to deceive them with false promises.
c. He tried to delude them with false promises.
delude: to deceive, mislead, or trick someone by giving a false impression
・delude oneself
・delude with promises
・delude the public

降格する：downgrade, reduce, lower in rank
a. The manager decided to downgrade the employee.
b. The manager decided to lower the employee's rank.
c. The manager decided to demote the employee.
demote: to downgrade, reduce, or lower someone's rank or position
・demote an employee
・demote in rank
・demote to a lower position

示す：indicate, represent, signify
a. The symbol signifies peace and harmony.
b. The symbol represents peace and harmony.
c. The symbol denotes peace and harmony.
denote: to indicate, represent, or signify something, typically through a sign or symbol
・denote meaning
・denote importance
・denote significance

描写する： portray, represent, illustrate
a. The painting portrayed a beautiful sunset.
b. The painting illustrated a beautiful sunset.
c. The painting represented a beautiful sunset.
depict: to portray, represent, or illustrate something in a picture or description
・depict in a painting
・depict in a movie
・depict accurately

枯渇させる：exhaust, drain, use up
a. Overfishing can exhaust marine resources.
b. Overfishing can drain marine resources.
c. Overfishing can deplete marine resources.
deplete: to exhaust, drain, or use up a resource or supply entirely
・deplete resources
・deplete energy
・deplete stocks

英検1級【必須語彙リスト】

abandon:
放棄する：forsake, desert, renounce

abbreviation:
省略：shortening, contraction, acronym

abhor:
嫌悪する：detest, loathe, despise

abrupt:
突然の：sudden, immediate, unexpected

absorb:
吸収する：assimilate, soak up, engross

abundant:
豊富な：plentiful, copious, ample

accelerate:
加速する：speed up, quickened, hasten

accessible:
アクセス可能な：available, reachable, attainable

accommodate:
収容する：house, lodge, hold

acknowledge:
認める：admit, recognize, accept

acquire:
獲得する：gain, attain, obtain

adhere:
固執する：stick, cling, attach

adjacent:
隣接する：neighboring, contiguous, adjoining

administer:

管理する：manage, direct, oversee
admire:

賞賛する：respect, esteem, idolize

advocate:
主張する：support, champion, promote

affluent:
裕福な：wealthy, prosperous, rich

aggravate:
悪化させる：worsen, exacerbate, intensify

agility:
俊敏性：nimbleness, dexterity, quickness

alleviate:
軽減する：relieve, ease, mitigate

allocate:
割り当てる：assign, apportion, distribute

allure:
魅了する：attract, entice, captivate

ambiguous:
曖昧な：uncertain, vague, unclear

amplify:
増幅する：enlarge, magnify, intensify

anguish:
苦悩：agony, torment, distress

annex:
併合する：acquire, incorporate, add

anticipate:
予期する：expect, foresee, predict

apex:
頂点：summit, peak, zenith

apprehend:
理解する：understand, grasp, comprehend

arbitrary:
恣意的な：random, capricious, discretionary

arid:
不毛な：dry, barren, parched

articulate:
明瞭に述べる：express, enunciate, pronounce

ascend:
上昇する：rise, climb, mount

ascertain:
確かめる：confirm, verify, determine

assail:
襲う：attack, assault, strike

assess:
評価する：evaluate, appraise, estimate

asset:
資産：property, possession, investment

assimilate:
同化する：absorb, integrate, incorporate

astute:
機敏な：clever, shrewd, perceptive

authentic:
本物の：genuine, real, legitimate

authoritative:
権威ある：official, commanding, decisive

autonomous:
自律的な：independent, self-governing, sovereign

avid:
熱心な：enthusiastic, eager, passionate

banish:
追放する：exile, expel, oust

barren:
不毛な：unproductive, infertile, desolate

beckon:
手招きする：signal, summon, gesture

belittle:
軽蔑する：disparage, scorn, ridicule

benevolent:
慈悲深い：kind, compassionate, charitable

bewilder:
当惑させる：confuse, perplex, baffle

biased:
偏った：partial, prejudiced, one-sided

bleak:
荒涼とした：desolate, dreary, barren

bliss:
至福：joy, happiness, ecstasy

bold:
大胆な：daring, courageous, fearless

boycott:
ボイコット：ban, embargo, protest

brim:
縁：edge, rim, border

brittle:
脆い：fragile, delicate, breakable

candid:
率直な：frank, honest, straightforward

captivate:
魅了する：charm, enchant, fascinate

catastrophe:
大惨事：disaster, calamity, tragedy

censor:
検閲する：censure, suppress, edit

chaotic:
混沌とした：disorderly, confused, tumultuous

cherish:
大切にする：treasure, value, adore

coerce:
強制する：compel, force, pressure

cohesive:
粘着性の：unified, interconnected, adhesive

commemorate:
記念する：celebrate, memorialize, honor

commendable:
賞賛に値する：admirable, praiseworthy, laudable

compatible:
互換性のある：harmonious, congruent, consistent

compulsory:
強制的な：mandatory, obligatory, required

concise:
簡潔な：brief, succinct, terse

confiscate:
没収する：seize, expropriate, impound

confront:
直面する：face, encounter, challenge

congested:
混雑した：crowded, packed, jammed

conscientious:
良心的な：scrupulous, diligent, meticulous

consecrate:
神聖化する：bless, sanctify, dedicate

contemplate:
熟考する：consider, ponder, reflect

contemporary:
現代の：modern, current, present-day

contradict:
矛盾する：deny, oppose, refute

controversy:
論争：dispute, debate, contention

converge:
一点に集中する：come together, meet, merge

convict:
有罪とする：condemn, sentence, imprison

correlate:
相関する：associate, relate, correspond

courteous:
礼儀正しい：polite, respectful, civil

crucial:
重大な：critical, essential, pivotal

cultivate:
耕す：farm, nurture, develop

cumbersome:
手間のかかる：awkward, unwieldy, bulky

cunning:
ずる賢い：clever, sly, crafty

curtail:
削減する：reduce, diminish, cut back

daunting:
ひるむような：intimidating, discouraging, frightening

debunk:
批判する：expose, discredit, refute

deceitful:
人を惑わす：dishonest, fraudulent, deceptive

decipher:
解読する：decode, interpret, translate

deficiency:
欠陥：shortage, insufficiency, lack

deflect:
そらす：avert, divert, deviate

degrade:
低下させる：debase, deteriorate, lower

delude:
欺く：deceive, mislead, trick

demote:
降格する：downgrade, reduce, lower in rank

denote:
示す：indicate, represent, signify

depict:
描写する： portray, represent, illustrate

deplete:
枯渇させる：exhaust, drain, use up

depict:
描写する：portray, represent, illustrate

desolate:
荒廃した：barren, deserted, bleak

detain:
引き留める：confine, retain, hold

deter:
思いとどまらせる：discourage, prevent, dissuade

detrimental:
有害な：harmful, damaging, adverse

devout:
信心深い：religious, pious, devout

diminish:
減少する：decrease, reduce, lessen

discern:
識別する：perceive, recognize, distinguish

disclose:
明らかにする：reveal, expose, unveil

discontent:
不満：discontentment, dissatisfaction, displeasure

discourse:
議論：discussion, conversation, dialogue

disgruntled:
不満な：discontented, displeased, unhappy

dismantle:
分解する：take apart, disassemble, deconstruct

dispatch:
急送する：send, transmit, forward

dispel:
払拭する：drive away, banish, eliminate

dispense:
分配する：distribute, administer, allocate

dispute:
論争：argument, disagreement, debate

disseminate:
普及させる：spread, circulate, propagate

dissipate:
らす：disperse, scatter, dissolve

distinct:
明確な：clear, definite, separate

distinguish:
区別する：differentiate, discern, separate

distress:
苦悩：anguish, suffering, hardship

diverge:
分岐する：deviate, differ, branch off

diverse:
多様な：varied, assorted, heterogeneous

divert:
そらす：distract, redirect, sidetrack

divulge:
暴露する：reveal, disclose, expose

dormant:
休眠中の：inactive, asleep, latent

dubious:
疑わしい：doubtful, uncertain, suspicious

dwell:
居住する：reside, live, inhabit

dynamic:
動的な：energetic, active, vibrant

eclipse:
日食：obscure, overshadow, outshine

eclectic:
折衷的な：varied, diverse, mixed

edify:
啓発する：enlighten, educate, instruct

eerie:
不気味な：creepy, spooky, uncanny

elicit:
引き出す：draw out, evoke, extract

eloquent:
雄弁な：articulate, expressive, persuasive

elucidate:
明らかにする：clarify, explain, illuminate

embark:
乗り出す：begin, start, initiate

embody:
具体化する：personify, incarnate, represent

emulate:
競う：imitate, mimic, rival

encompass:
取り囲む：enfold, surround, encircle

endorse:
支持する：approve, support, sanction

endure:
耐える：tolerate, withstand, persevere

enigmatic:
謎めいた：mysterious, puzzling, cryptic

enlighten:
啓発する：educate, inform, illuminate

envision:
想像する：imagine, visualize, envisage

epitome:
典型：embodiment, essence, quintessence

eradicate:
根絶する：eliminate, exterminate, obliterate

erratic:
不規則な：unpredictable, irregular, inconsistent

escalate:
拡大する：intensify, increase, escalate

esoteric:
難解な：abstruse, obscure, arcane

esteem:
尊敬：respect, admiration, regard

evade:
回避する：avoid, escape, elude

evoke:
呼び起こす：arouse, elicit, summon

exacerbate:
悪化させる：aggravate, worsen, intensify

excel:
優れる：outshine, surpass, outperform

exemplify:
具体例を挙げる：illustrate, demonstrate, represent

exhaustive:
徹底的な：comprehensive, thorough, complete

exhilarating:
興奮させる：exciting, thrilling, stimulating

expedite:
促進する：accelerate, facilitate, speed up

exploit:
活用する：utilize, use, take advantage of

extol:
褒め称える：praise, laud, acclaim

extravagant:
浪費な：lavish, wasteful, excessive

facilitate:
促進する：ease, assist, enable

fallacy:
謬誤：misconception, error, misconception

falter:
ためらう：hesitate, waver, stumble

fastidious:
潔癖な：meticulous, precise, exacting

feasible:
実行可能な：possible, achievable, viable

fervent:
熱心な：ardent, passionate, zealous

fidelity:
忠実さ：loyalty, faithfulness, devotion

figurative:
比喩的な：metaphorical, symbolic, allegorical

flabbergasted:
びっくり仰天した：astonished, amazed, shocked

flagrant:
露骨な：glaring, obvious, blatant

fluctuate:
変動する：vary, oscillate, change

formidable:
手ごわい：intimidating, impressive, challenging

foster:
育成する：nurture, encourage, promote

fragile:
壊れやすい：delicate, breakable, frail

frivolous:
軽薄な：silly, trivial, frivolous

frugal:
質素な：thrifty, economical, sparing

futile:
無駄な：useless, pointless, fruitless

galvanize:
刺激する：motivate, stimulate, excite

genre:
ジャンル：category, style, type

genuine:
本物の：authentic, real, true

ghastly:
恐ろしい：horrifying, dreadful, terrifying

gist:
要点：essence, core, main point

glaring:
ぎらぎら光る：dazzling, blinding, shining

glamorous:
魅力的な：attractive, alluring, captivating

glean:
取り集める：gather, collect, accumulate

glimmer:
かすかな光：faint light, shimmer, sparkle

global:
世界的な：worldwide, international, global

gratify:
喜ばせる：satisfy, please, indulge

grim:
厳しい：harsh, stern, bleak

gruesome:
恐ろしい：horrible, terrifying, gruesome

guarantee:
保証する：ensure, assure, promise

harbor:
かくまう：shelter, harbor, protect

harmonious:
調和のとれた：peaceful, balanced, agreeable

haste:
急ぐこと：hurry, rush, speed

hazard:
危険：risk, danger, threat

heed:
注意を払う：pay attention, listen, heed

hereditary:
遺伝的な：inherited, genetic, passed down

hinder:
妨げる：impede, obstruct, hamper

holistic:
全体的な：comprehensive, complete, whole

homage:
敬意：respect, tribute, honor

homogeneous:
同質の：uniform, identical, consistent

humane:
人道的な：compassionate, kind, merciful

humble:
謙虚な：modest, unpretentious, humble
hybrid:

ハイブリッド：mixture, combination, crossbreed

hypothetical:
仮説の：speculative, theoretical, assumed

identical:
同一の：same, indistinguishable, identical

ideology:
イデオロギー：belief, doctrine, philosophy

ignite:
点火する：light, kindle, spark

illuminate:
照らす：lighten, brighten, clarify

imminent:
差し迫った：impending, forthcoming, looming

immunity:
免疫：resistance, protection, immunity

impair:
損なう：weaken, damage, undermine

impartial:
公平な：fair, unbiased, neutral

imperative:
必須の：essential, necessary, crucial

impetus:
勢い：momentum, drive, stimulus

implement:
実行する：execute, perform, carry out

imply:
暗示する：suggest, hint, insinuate

impose:
課す：enforce, levy, dictate

jeopardize: 危
険にさらす：endanger, risk, threaten

jest:
冗談：joke, gag, prank

jettison:
投棄する：discard, dump, abandon

jocular:
滑稽な：humorous, witty, playful

jubilant:
歓喜に満ちた：joyful, ecstatic, exuberant

judicious:
思慮深い：wise, sensible, prudent

juxtapose:
並置する：place side by side, compare, contrast

keen:
鋭い：sharp, acute, intense

kinetic:
運動の：moving, dynamic, active

knack:
才能：skill, talent, ability

knotty:
わかりにくい：complex, intricate, difficult

laudable:
賞賛に値する：commendable, praiseworthy, admirable

lavish:
気前の良い：extravagant, abundant, generous

lethargic:
無気力な：sluggish, drowsy, apathetic

linger:
ぐずぐずする：loiter, dawdle, procrastinate

lofty:
高尚な：elevated, noble, grand

lucid:
明瞭な：clear, understandable, coherent

magnanimous:
寛大な：generous, noble, forgiving

malaise:
不安：unease, discomfort, anxiety

malicious:
悪意のある：spiteful, malevolent, hostile

manifest:
明白な：evident, obvious, apparent

marred:
損なわれた：damaged, impaired, spoiled

meager:
貧弱な：scanty, inadequate, sparse

meddle:
干渉する：interfere, intrude, intervene

meander:
曲がりくねる：wander, roam, drift

naive:
世間知らずの：innocent, unsophisticated, inexperienced

negate:
否定する：deny, nullify, invalidate

negligible:
取るに足らない：insignificant, trivial, minor

nonchalant:
無関心な：casual, indifferent, unconcerned

nostalgia:
ノスタルジア：longing, reminiscence, homesickness

notorious:
悪名高い：infamous, notorious, disreputable

nuance:
ニュアンス：subtlety, shade, distinction

nurture:
育む：care for, foster, cultivate

obliterate:
完全に破壊する：destroy, erase, annihilate

obscure:
不明瞭な：vague, unclear, ambiguous

obsolete:
時代遅れの：outdated, old-fashioned, antiquated

obstruct:
遮る：block, hinder, impede

ominous:
不吉な：threatening, foreboding, sinister

opaque:
不透明な：non-transparent, cloudy, obscure

opportune:
適切な：timely, favorable, convenient

paramount:
最高の：supreme, foremost, primary

passive:
受動的な：inactive, submissive, compliant

perceive:
知覚する：notice, discern, recognize

perilous:
危険な：dangerous, hazardous, risky

permeate:
浸透する：penetrate, pervade, infiltrate

perpetual:
永遠の：everlasting, constant, eternal

perplex:
当惑させる：bewilder, confuse, puzzle

pervasive:
広まる：widespread, prevalent, omnipresent

quaint:
古風な：charmingly old-fashioned, picturesque, unusual

qualified:
資格のある：eligible, competent, capable

quell:
鎮める：suppress, calm, pacify

quirk:
癖：peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity

radiant:
輝く：shining, glowing, brilliant

rampant:
蔓延する：widespread, unrestrained, unchecked

rational:
合理的な：logical, reasonable, sensible

rebuke:
叱責する：reprimand, scold, admonish

reconcile:
和解させる：settle, resolve, harmonize

redundant:
余分な：superfluous, excessive, unnecessary

refine:
精練する：improve, purify, polish

regime:
政体：government, administration, rule

relinquish:
放棄する：give up, abandon, surrender

reluctant:
気が進まない：hesitant, unwilling, disinclined

resilient:
弾力のある：flexible, durable, tough

resonate:
共鳴する：echo, reverberate, resound

resourceful:
機転の利く：ingenious, inventive, clever

rigorous:
厳格な：strict, severe, demanding

robust:
強健な：strong, sturdy, vigorous

sabotage:
サボタージュ：sabotage, subversion, undermining

sanctuary:
聖域：refuge, haven, shelter

saturate:
飽和させる：soak, drench, saturate

scrutinize:
綿密に調べる：examine closely, inspect, analyze

segregate:
分離する：separate, isolate, divide

serene:
穏やかな：calm, tranquil, peaceful

simultaneous:
同時の：concurrent, synchronous, simultaneous

skeptical:
懐疑的な：doubtful, incredulous, suspicious

tangible:
具体的な：concrete, palpable, perceptible

tedious:
退屈な：boring, monotonous, dull

tenacious:
固執する：persistent, determined, resolute

tentative:
仮の：provisional, temporary, experimental

terse:
簡潔な：concise, brief, succinct

thrive:
繁栄する：flourish, prosper, succeed

transient:
一時的な：temporary, fleeting, passing

transparent:
透明な：clear, see-through, translucent

treacherous:
裏切りの：untrustworthy, deceitful, unreliable

trivial:
ささいな：unimportant, insignificant, trivial

turbulent:
荒れ狂った：stormy, tumultuous, chaotic

tyrant:
暴君：dictator, autocrat, oppressor

ubiquitous:
どこにでもある：everywhere, omnipresent, universal

ultimate:
究極の：final, eventual, ultimate

unanimous:
満場一致の：united, in complete agreement, undisputed

undermine:
劣化させる：weaken, erode, sabotage

undulate:
波のように動く：ripple, fluctuate, wave

unearth:
発掘する：discover, uncover, reveal

unique:
ユニークな：distinctive, exclusive, unparalleled

unify:
統一する：unite, merge, consolidate

unprecedented:
前例のない：unparalleled, exceptional, novel

unwavering:
揺るぎない：steadfast, resolute, unwavering
uphold: 支持する：support, maintain, defend

valid:
妥当な：legitimate, reasonable, acceptable

vehement:
熱烈な：passionate, fervent, intense

versatile:
多才な：adaptable, flexible, multifaceted

vigilant:
油断のない：watchful, alert, cautious

vindicate:
正当性を立証する：justify, defend, clear

volatile:
揮発性の：unstable, unpredictable, erratic

vulnerable:
脆弱な：susceptible, fragile, at risk

whimsical:
気まぐれな：capricious, fanciful, unpredictable

wholesome:
健全な：healthy, beneficial, nutritious

widespread:
広範囲にわたる：extensive, prevalent, widespread

今後も英語学習に関わる情報、体験談を発信していきます。