어휘 늘리기4

EiK Podcast 109: 어휘 늘리기4 어휘 연재 네 번째 글을 올립니다. 단어를 선택하는 기준은 제가 좋아하는 단어이면서 한국사람들이 많이 안 쓰는 단어입니다. 이 연재의 이전 글들은 여기 있습니다. 어휘 늘리기 1 어휘 늘리기 2 어휘 늘리기 3 Commendable (칭찬할 만한, 훌륭한) The Obama Administration made a commendable effort to resuscitate the US economy but was met with limited success. Your effort in attending to this matter is commendable. Precocious (조숙한) A precocious freshman led his high school debate team to victory at the national championships. What a precocious youngster you are. Prerequisite (필수 조건, 과목 등) Basic math is a prerequisite for any graduate-level calculus class. To learn any language, an interest in the culture is a prerequisite. Affable (사근사근한, 붙임성 있는) Rich’s affable personality paved the way to his success in the radio business. His affable nature made him a hit with the students. Hilarious (정말 재미있는) Did you hear the boss’s knock-knock joke? Get him to tell it to you. It’s absolutely hilarious. That John is just hilarious. He’s a riot I tell you, a riot. Allege (주장하다, 추정하다, 기소하다) Prosecutors allege that bribery is rampant in the senate. After allegedly getting high on hard drugs, the suspect led police on a high-speed chase through downtown. Rigmarole (번거로운 절차, 유의어: red tape) I wanted to get a visa to China, but I couldn’t handle all the rigmarole. I had to go through a lot of rigmarole to win this contract. Compelling (설득력 있는, 매료시키는) The defense lawyers made many compelling arguments, but I remain unconvinced of his innocence. What a compelling film! Ridiculous (어리석은, 터무니없는, 유의어: preposterous, nonsensical, laughable) What a ridiculous excuse! I’m sick and tired of your ridiculous behavior. Ludicrous (웃기는) He’s proposing we advertise our free English classes by handing out fliers at the subway stations. It’s a ludicrous plan. I can’t decide if his plan is ludicrous or ingenious.