990-noun-2

Question 1

intake [íntàke]

The recommended daily intake of water is approximately two liters.

Answer 1

摂取量

Question 2

surge

There has been surge in food prices over the past few years.

Answer 2

急上昇

Question 3

testimony

He refused to give testimony on the matter.

Answer 3

証言

Question 4

applause [əplɔ́ːz]

Her speech received so thunderous applause from the attendees.

Answer 4

拍手

Question 5

breadth

The length of the rectangle is twice its breadth.

Answer 5

幅

Question 6

diplomat

My dream was to be a diplomat.

Answer 6

外交官

Question 7

distributer

The company is the exclusive distributor of this product.

Answer 7

販売代理店

Question 8

inception

Since its inception in 2002, the company has been engaged in over 100 projects.

Answer 8

発足

Question 9

observatory

There used to be an observatory on the top of that mountain.

Answer 9

観測所

Question 10

proximity

The best thing about the house is its proximity to the station.

Answer 10

近いこと

Question 11

deliberation

After much deliberation, she decided to quit her job.

Answer 11

熟慮

Question 12

drowsiness

 This medication may cause drowsiness.

Answer 12

眠気

Question 13

lapse

Anyone can have a lapse of memory.

Answer 13

ちょっとした誤り

Question 14

proprietor [prəprá(ɪ)ətər]

He is the proprietor of a real estate company.

Answer 14

経営者

Question 15

shortcoming

Everyone has shortcomings and makes mistakes.

Answer 15

欠点

Question 16

demeanor

He managed to maintain his calm demeanor.

Answer 16

態度

Question 17

acknowledgment

Acknowledgment of wrongdoing is the first step toward the reconciliation.

Answer 17

認めること

Question 18

affiliate

He was transferred to an affiliate of the company.

Answer 18

系列会社

Question 19

reimbursement

Employees can receive reimbursement for work-related expenses.

Answer 19

払い戻し