TOEFL 頻出英単語

Extreme and irrational devotion to a cause

熱狂、狂信

In an irregular or unequal manner

不均一に、むらがあって

Expressing disagreement with a majority or established view

反対意見の、異議のある

A musical piece for solo instrument(s) and orchestra

協奏曲、コンチェルト

A decoration; the act of decorating

装飾、装飾品

To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

（見知らぬ人に）近寄って話しかける

A distinctive personal quirk or habit

特異性、癖

A soft mass of fine hair or fibre; to make or become fuzzy

綿毛、けば；ぼやける、けば立つ

Laziness; a slow-moving South American tree-dwelling mammal

怠惰；ナマケモノ

Stubbornly persistent and determined

粘り強い、根気強い

The art of making portraits; a portrait or group of portraits

肖像画法；肖像画

Domineering and arrogant in manner

横柄な、高圧的な

In a shallow or surface-level manner

表面的に、うわべは

To satisfy thirst; to extinguish a fire; to cool metal rapidly in liquid

（渇きを）いやす；（火を）消す；焼き入れする

Complete agreement among all parties

全員一致、満場一致

To formally give up power or a throne

（王位を）退く、退位する；（権力を）放棄する

A lead weight for measuring vertical direction or depth; perfectly vertical

下げ振り、測鉛；垂直の；深さを測る

Occurring or published after a person's death

死後の；死後出版の

Not supported by evidence

立証されていない、根拠のない

A magical liquid believed to cure all ills or grant eternal life

万能薬、霊薬

The branch of medicine dealing with teeth and oral health

歯科医学、歯科

To severely damage or disfigure; a laundry wringer device

ずたずたにする、台なしにする；（洗濯物の）しぼり機

Speaking fluently but without sincerity or depth; superficial

口先だけの、口のうまい；うわべだけの

Able to be understood

理解できる、わかりやすい

To deprive someone of their ability to function normally; to disable

能力を奪う、無力にする

Deserving praise; commendable

称賛に値する、立派な

Relating to physical or sexual desires; of the body

肉体の、肉欲の

A drug that eliminates pain or sensation; relating to anesthesia

麻酔薬；麻酔の

Having horns or horn-like projections

角のある

Expressed clearly and briefly

簡潔な

Shrewd and careful in practical matters; prudent

抜け目のない、用心深い

To eat away or destroy gradually by chemical action

腐食する、むしばむ

The habit of being frequently absent from work or school

（常習的な）欠勤、欠席

A biological classification below species level

亜種

Achieved too easily; superficial and lacking depth

たやすい；浅薄な、うわべだけの

Sticking out or extending beyond a surface

突き出た、出っ張った

Happening by chance, often with a lucky outcome

偶然の；思いがけず幸運な

The biochemical process of converting sugars into alcohol; a state of agitation

発酵；動揺、騒ぎ

To attack someone with harsh, abusive language

ののしる、罵倒する

Very heavy and unwieldy; dull and labored in style

重くて扱いにくい；重苦しい、退屈な

Not controlled or held back; immoderate

抑制されない、自由奔放な

To calm with a sedative drug; calm and dignified in manner

落ち着いた、平静な；鎮静剤を与える

Extremely hungry or greedy

ひどく空腹な、がつがつした；貪欲な

In the usual or traditional manner

習慣的に、通例

Arrogantly superior and disdainful toward others

横柄な、傲慢な

The quality of being crude or offensive; a vulgar act or expression

下品さ、低俗；下品な言動

Never stopping; continuous

絶え間ない

To obtain something by threats or force

ゆすり取る、強要する