990-verb-1

Question 1

enhance

Our company needs to enhance its publicity.

Answer 1

高める

Question 2

incur

The auto manufacturer incurred a $10 million loss in the previous quarter.

Answer 2

(負債などを)負う

Question 3

emphasize

The prime minister emphasized the importance of tax system reform.

Answer 3

強調する

Question 4

undertake

The company needs to undertake major restructuring of its operations.

Answer 4

着手する

Question 5

deteriorate

The flavor of coffee begins to deteriorate only 15 minutes after brewing.

Answer 5

悪化する

Question 6

waive

He waived his right to inherit property left by his father.

Answer 6

放棄する

Question 7

infer

I inferred from his tone that he didn’t like my proposal.

Answer 7

推測する

Question 8

complement

The music complements the movie perfectly.


Answer 8

引き立てる

Question 9

embrace

We should embrace new technologies.

Answer 9

受け入れる

Question 10

ease

Japan eased import restrictions on US beef.

Answer 10

緩和する

Question 11

entail

Owning a car entails spending a lot of money on gas, insurance, maintenance and so on.

Answer 11

〜を伴う

Question 12

remit [rimɪ́t]

Please remit the tuition and admission fees no later than March 31.

Answer 12

〜を〜へ送る

Question 13

arise

The Cold War arose from Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe.

Answer 13

生じる

Question 14

withhold

Some people think that the US should withhold economic aid to the country.

Answer 14

与えずにおく

Question 15

disrupt

Heavy snow disrupted air and rail travel in Europe.

Answer 15

混乱させる

Question 16

reinforce

The school building was reinforced with steel beams.

Answer 16

補強する

Question 17

relieve

Regular exercise will help relieve your stress.

Answer 17

和らげる

Question 18

consolidate

The pharmaceutical company has consolidated its two manufacturing locations.

Answer 18

合併する

Question 19

expedite [ékspədàɪt]

We’ve got to expedite this order because they need it by tomorrow.

Answer 19

早める

Question 20

unveil

Honda’s new hybrid was unveiled at a press conference.

Answer 20

明らかにする

Question 21

appraise

The building was appraise at $25 million.

Answer 21

評価する

Question 22

arouse

The science fiction novel aroused his interest in astronomy.

Answer 22

かき立てる

Question 23

commemorate

We commemorated the 50th anniversary of our school yesterday.

Answer 23

祝う

Question 24

dilute [daɪlúːt]

Dilute condensed milk with hot water.

Answer 24

薄める

Question 25

foresee Few analysts foresaw the financial crisis.

Answer 25

予見する

Question 26

liquidate The anonymous vote was taken to liquidate the firm.

Answer 26

解散する

Question 27

commend I would like to commend her for her commitment to the company.

Answer 27

褒める

Question 28

surpass China surpassed Japan in GDP in 2010.

Answer 28

〜より勝る

Question 29

deduct Income tax will be deducted from your salary.

Answer 29

差し引く

Question 30

alleviate The medicine will alleviate your pain if you take it every day.

Answer 30

緩和する

Question 31

fluctuate Tax revenues fluctuate with the economy.

Answer 31

変動する

Question 32

mature [mətʊ́ər](accent) The bond matures in 10 years.

Answer 32

満期になる

Question 33

proofread You should proofread the report before submitting it.

Answer 33

校正する

Question 34

streamline We need to streamline operations and maximize productivity.

Answer 34

合理化する

Question 35

convene [kənvı́ːn] The meeting was convened to discuss the current economic crisis.

Answer 35

招集する

Question 36

disregard He was fired for disregarding the rules and regulations of the company.

Answer 36

無視する

Question 37

bother [bɑ́(ː)ðər|bɔ́ðə] I’m sorry to bother you, but could you give me a hand.

Answer 37

迷惑をかける

Question 38

mow The man is mowing the lawn.

Answer 38

刈る

Question 39

oversee As Ima sales manager, he overseas more than 100 employees.

Answer 39

監督する

Question 40

distract Don’t distract him while he’s studying.

Answer 40

気を散らす

Question 41

solicit [səlɪ́sɪt](accent) It is illegal for legislators to solicit gifts from lobbyists.

Answer 41

求める

Question 42

stroll People are strolling along to beach.

Answer 42

散歩する

Question 43

invigorate The city has been looking for ways to invigorate local economy.

Answer 43

活性化させる

Question 44

outweigh  I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Answer 44

〜より大きい

Question 45

redeem He redeemed his watch from the pawnshop.

Answer 45

(名誉など)を(苦労して)回復する | 取り戻す

Question 46

diversify The company is planning to diversify into the entertainment business.

Answer 46

事業を広げる

Question 47

conserve We must conserve the environment.

Answer 47

保護する

Question 48

enforce Management has a responsibility to all employees to enforce safety rules.

Answer 48

を守らせる

Question 49

cease The company decided to cease the publication of its product catalog.

Answer 49

中止する

Question 50

presume I presume she is coming to the party.

Answer 50

だと考える

Question 51

broaden My trip to Europe broadened my cultural horizons.

Answer 51

広げる

Question 52

restrain Higher oil prices will restrain economic growth.

Answer 52

〜を抑制する

Question 53

speculate The police speculate that the fire started in the kitchen.

Answer 53

〜だと推測する