集中ゼミ

Question 1

Iniquity

Answer 1

immoral and grossly unfair behavior
despite television’s obvious iniquities, its role in preserving democracy is understated.

Question 2

plight

Answer 2

an unfortunate situation
our excess can help the plight of those living in famine

Question 3

extort

Answer 3

obtain something by force
the criminals extort the aid packages that arrive in Sudan.

Question 4

soporific

Answer 4

induces drowsiness or sleep
The oscillating motion of the train was somewhat soporific

Question 5

intrepid

Answer 5

brave, adventurous, in a funny way
the intrepid reporters seem to take pride in their sloppy work

Question 6

pander

Answer 6

indulge, please other people by doing what you think they want you to do
politicians always pander to money.

Question 7

flout

Answer 7

openly disregard
the government needs to crack down on those who flout the law.

Question 8

exuberant

Answer 8

full of energy
exuberant children

Question 9

lugubrious

Answer 9

mournful
the lugubrious old man sighed.

Question 10

indelible

Answer 10

not able to be forgotten
stories can make indelible impressions on people in ways that data can’t.

Question 11

enervate

Answer 11

make someone feel drained of energy
social media has the tendency to enervate rather than inspire

Question 12

frenetic

Answer 12

fast and energetic in an uncontrolled way
the frenetic pace of modern day life is exacerbated by text messaging.

Question 13

salient

Answer 13

most noticeable
One of the salient features of depression is chronic fatigue.

Question 14

insular

Answer 14

uninterested in cultures, ideas, or people outside one’s experience
ironically, social media can make you more insular.

Question 15

banal

Answer 15

lacking in originality and boring
Its easier to profit off of something banal; no one likes their ideas being attacked by a movie

Question 16

occidental

Answer 16

relating to the west
occidental philosophies value individualism and democracy.

Question 17

diffident

Answer 17

shy

Question 18

affable

Answer 18

friendly and good natured

Question 19

instigate

Answer 19

set in motion
Japan needs to instigate new support systems for immigrants

Question 20

Fetter

Answer 20

confine or restrict
Japan is still bound by the fetters of social hierarchy

Question 21

elude

Answer 21

fail to be attained by someone, avoid
the true nature of Japanese mannerisms often eludes foreigners, as they differ significantly from western mannerisms.

Question 22

aggravate

Answer 22

make worse

Question 23

allay

Answer 23

diminish, put at rest
Science can allay fear about the unknown.

Question 25

efficacy

Answer 25

effectiveness the efficacy of helmet policies has been called into question