Riko Yokota Round1

Question 1

Definition of “eclectic”

Answer 1

made up of elements from various sources

Question 2

Definition of “wistfully”

Answer 2

in a way that displays yearning or melancholy

Question 3

Definition of “unblemished”

Answer 3

having no fault or flaw; not marked by unwanted imperfections; flawless

Question 4

Definition of “cow”

Answer 4

To intimidate; implying inducing fear or a sense of inferiority into another

Question 5

Definition of “inversely”

Answer 5

reversed in order, nature, or effect

Question 6

Definition of “illustrious”

Answer 6

widely known and esteemed

Question 7

Definition of “sedative”

Answer 7

a drug that induce sleep and calms a person or animal

Question 8

Definition of “extrapolate”

Answer 8

To make an educated guess by assuming current trends will continue

Question 9

Definition of “fractious”

Answer 9

Inclined to make trouble

Question 10

Definition of “pragmatic”

Answer 10

Dealing with problems in a sensible and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories

Question 11

Definition of “poignant”

Answer 11

Causing a feeling of sadness or regret

Question 12

Definition of “maverick”

Answer 12

An unorthodox (=contrary to what is usual/traditional) person

Question 13

Definition of “elegiac”

Answer 13

Expressing or showing sadness

Question 14

Definition of “litany”

Answer 14

A long list of complaints or problems

Question 15

Definition of “cadge”

Answer 15

To obtain/get something without paying for it

Question 16

Definition of “itinerant”

Answer 16

Travels from place to place

Question 17

Definition of “squalid”

Answer 17

Extremely dirty and unpleasant; especially as a result of poverty or neglect

Question 18

“eclectic” 語源

Answer 18

Greek ‘eklegein’
ek(out) + legein(choose)

Question 19

“wistfully” 語源

Answer 19

wist(嘆き、不満) + ~fully(〜のように)

Question 20

“umblemish” 語源

Answer 20

un(not)+blemish(傷つける)

Question 21

“cow” 語源

Answer 21

古ノルド語’kuga’ (圧迫する)

Question 22

“inversely” 語源

Answer 22

Latin ‘inversus’(turned upside down, having an opposite course) +
-ly(indicate how something is done)

Question 23

“illustrious” 語源

Answer 23

Latin ‘illustris’(bright, shining, distinguished, famous)

Question 24

“sedative” 語源

Answer 24

Latin ‘sedat-‘ (settled)

Question 25

“extrapolate” 語源

Answer 25

extra-(outside, out) + palate(polish)

Question 26

“fractious” 語源

Answer 26

Latin ‘frangere’(壊れた、動きが取れない) →’fractious(手に負えない)

Question 27

“pragmatic” 語源

Answer 27

Greek ’pragma’(action)

Question 28

“poignant” 語源

Answer 28

Latin ‘pungere’ (to prick or sting)

Question 29

“maverick” 語源

Answer 29

1867年にA. Maverickが所有者のブランドなしに見つかった子牛に名付けた

Question 30

“elegiac” 語源

Answer 30

Ancient Greek ‘elegeiakos’ (boarder sense of sorrow, mourning)

Question 31

“litany” 語源

Answer 31

Greek ‘litē’ (supplication)

Question 32

“cadge” 語源

Answer 32

不明。ただ、16世紀半ばでは「無造作に、またが盗みのように得る」という意味で利用。現在は「おねだりする」などの意味

Question 33

“itinerant” 語源

Answer 33

Latin ‘iter, itiner-‘ (journey, road)

Question 34

“squalid” 語源

Answer 34

Latin ‘squalere’ (be rough or dirty)