Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
predatory
捕食者/搾取者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
B2 noun
Predecessor
前任者
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
C2 verb
predestine
運命づける
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
C1 verb
predetermine
予め決定する
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
C1 noun
predicament
苦境
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
C1 noun/verb
predicate
述語 / 基づく
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
B1 verb
predict
予測する
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
B2 adjective
predictable
予測可能
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
B2 noun
Prediction
予測
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
C2 noun
predilection
嗜好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
C1 verb
predispose
予備的にする
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
C1 adjective
predisposed
傾向
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
C1 noun
predisposition
素因
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
C1 noun
predominance
優越性
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
B2 adjective
predominant
優勢な
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
B2 adverb
predominantly
主に
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
C1 verb
predominate
支配する
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
C2 noun
preeminence
卓越
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
C1 adjective
preeminent
卓越した
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
C1 verb
preempt
予防する
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
C2 noun
preemption
優先権
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
C1 adjective
preemptive
予防的
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
C1 verb
preen
身だしなみを整える
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
C2 verb
preengage
事前契約
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.