2007-3筆記1

正解となった選択肢
ubiquitous いたるところにある Modern skyscrapers have bocome so ubiquitous that many cities now look alike.
confound を打ち砕く Protests and lawsuits by environmental groups confounded the chemical company's efforts to build a factory near the river. 2007-3
feat 偉業、離れ業、芸当 Getting them to support increased taxes would be quite a feat.
implore を嘆願する For years, human rights activists have implored the government to change its laws on the rights of political prisoners.
prelude 前触れ、前奏曲 Most staff were more concerned the cuts were a prelude to them losing their jobs altogether.

embellish をかざる、(話など)を粉飾する He had embellished the details of his resume by including qualifications and work experience that he didn't have.
factor in を考慮に入れる After factoring in other costs, such as insurance and tax, he realized he would have to wait until next summer.
bawl out しかりつける I got bawled out for my lack oof commitment to the team for over 10 minutes!
fork out (大金)を渋々払う I had to fork out over $300 for books.
egg on そそのかす He was egged on by those new friends of his.