C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

驚いた

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

私は彼の突然の発表に驚きました。

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人類学者

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

人類学者は部族コミュニティを研究するのに何年も費やしました。

C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤勉な、熱心な

Meaning

Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.

Example

His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.

彼の勤勉な努力は成功したキャリアにつながった。

C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

償う

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

彼は他の人を助けることで自分の過ちを償おうとした。

C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

作動させる

Meaning

to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate

Example

The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.

エンジニアは簡単なスイッチで機械を作動させました。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

アプリコット

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

アプリコットの木は夏に甘い果物を実らせる。

C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

告発

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

その告発は国際機関によって調査されました。

A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

アルバム

Meaning

A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.

Example

She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.

彼女は美しい写真がいっぱいの旅行アルバムを見せてくれました。

B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位

Meaning

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

Example

He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.

彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

待つ

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

私たちはあなたの返事を大きな期待を持って待っています。

B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

受け入れ

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

賞を受け入れる彼女は拍手で迎えられました。

B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

疑われた

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

親しみやすくて快適; 良い性格の; 親切

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

私の隣人はとても親しみやすく、いつも暖かく挨拶をします。

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

横に; 脇に; 主な部分から離れて

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

本を脇に置いて、私の話を聞いてください。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

樹木栽培

Meaning

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

Example

He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.

彼は都市の緑地を改善するために樹木栽培を学びました。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

アルコーブ

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

彼女は窓の近くのアルコーブに読書用の椅子を置きました。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

宿題について質問してもいいですか？

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

私たちは夕食をとり、その後映画を見ました。

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

アニメーションする

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

アーティストは映画のキャラクターをアニメートします。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

威厳

Meaning

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

Example

The king entered the hall with an august presence.

王は威厳のある存在感でホールに入ってきた。

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。

C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

驚愕

Meaning

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

Example

She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

彼女は息を呑むような景色に驚いて口を開けたまま立っていた。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自動化する

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

多くの企業は時間を節約するためにプロセスを自動化しています。

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

手当

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

子供たちは家事の手伝いをすることで週刊手当を受け取ります。

B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

アカデミー

Meaning

an institution of learning or training

Example

He enrolled in a military academy.

彼は軍事アカデミーに入学しました。

A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

記念日

Meaning

the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event

Example

They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.

彼らは結婚記念日をディナーで祝いました。

C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

並んで

Meaning

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

Example

The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.

兵士たちは通りを二人並んで行進した。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

正確に、間違いなく、適切に

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

彼女は選挙結果を正確に予測した。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語

Meaning

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

Example

The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.

教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

愛情; 好意

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

彼女は祖母に深い愛情を持っています。

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。

C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示

Meaning

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Example

Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.

彼女の話には有名な神話への暗示が含まれていた。

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

申請する / 適用する

Meaning

to make a formal request for something; to put into practice

Example

He decided to apply for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金の申請を決めた。

C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

大胆さ

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

権威に異議を唱える彼の大胆さは賞賛に値した。

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

私は2年前に彼女に会いました。

C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。

B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

アカウント

Meaning

a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event

Example

She opened a savings account at the bank.

彼女は銀行で貯蓄口座を開設しました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳の外側部分

Meaning

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。

C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

アナボリズム

Meaning

The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.

Example

Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.

アナボリズムは筋肉の成長と組織の修復に不可欠です。

C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

減衰、減少、弱化

Meaning

The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

Example

The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.

音波の減衰はコミュニケーションに影響を与えます。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

オート

Meaning

A motor vehicle, especially a car.

Example

He drove his auto to the market.

彼はオートで市場に行きました。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕する

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察は長い追跡の後、泥棒を捕まえることに成功した。

A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故

Meaning

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

Example

Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.

安全対策は事故を防ぐことを目的としています。

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

愛情を込めて

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

彼女はおばあちゃんを愛情を込めて抱きしめました。

A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

現れる

Meaning

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Example

She appeared suddenly at the door.

彼女は突然ドアの前に現れました。

C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動

Meaning

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

Example

Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.

これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

錬金術

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世の科学者たちは命を錬金術に捧げました。

C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける

Meaning

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

Example

She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.

彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する

Meaning

To be next to and joined with something.

Example

Their house adjoins the park.

彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

いらいらした

Meaning

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Example

She felt annoyed by the constant noise.

彼女は絶え間ない騒音にいらいらした。

C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

摩擦で擦り減らす

Meaning

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

Example

The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.

ザ・ラフクロスは皮膚を簡単に擦ります。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。

A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

気づいている

Meaning

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

Example

She is aware of the risks involved.

彼女はそのリスクに気づいている。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

不安そうに

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

彼女は試験の結果を不安そうに待っていた。

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

遠く

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

彼は騒がしい群衆から離れました。

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

驚いた

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

彼女はその魔術師の信じられない手品に驚いた。

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今日はとても快適な天気です。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

エージェンシー; 代理店のオフィス

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンの旅行代理店で働いています。

C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師

Meaning

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Example

The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.

村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

その全能な嵐はその進路上のすべてを破壊しました。

C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

別名

Meaning

A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.

Example

The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.

その犯罪者は『シャドウ』という別名で知られていた。

C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆発は村全体をアニヒレートしました。

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略

Meaning

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Example

The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.

その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。

C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理する

Meaning

to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine

Example

The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.

委員会はすべての部門で新しい方針を管理する。

C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

アザレアの花

Meaning

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

Example

The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.

春にはアザレアの花が咲いていました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

職人

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

職人は美しい木彫りの彫刻を作りました。

C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金

Meaning

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

Example

She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.

彼女は故夫の保険契約から年金を受け取っています。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

集合体, 総体

Meaning

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

Example

The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.

データは市場のより明確な画像を提供するために集約されました。

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

農業社会

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

農業社会は安定した食料源の必要性から生まれました。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。

C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

自制する

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

似ている; 同じように

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

二人の姉妹はとても似ている。

C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

切断する

Meaning

to cut off a limb from the body by surgery

Example

The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.

事故の後、医師は彼の足を切断しなければなりませんでした。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

オーロラに関連する

Meaning

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

Example

The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.

科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

対立的な

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

その二つの会社は市場で対立的な関係を持っている。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

彼女は無罪だと主張した。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に

Meaning

in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner

Example

The bull ran amuck through the village.

雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。

C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

併合

Meaning

the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state

Example

The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

その地域の併合は国際的な非難を招いた。

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

本物らしく

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

彼女は自分の経験について本物らしく話す。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合併する

Meaning

to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge

Example

The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.

二つの会社は運営を合併することを決定しました。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

暗示的

Meaning

Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.

Example

The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.

その小説は古典文学を指し示す暗示的な部分で満ちている。

C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

不純物

Meaning

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

Example

The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.

実験室はミルクのサンプルに不純物を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

先例

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

弁護士は容疑者の犯罪歴を調べました。

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

農学者

Meaning

A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.

Example

The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.

農学者は、米の収穫量を改善するための新しい方法を提案しました。

C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

譲渡可能

Meaning

Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.

Example

Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.

財産権は譲渡可能で、売却または転送できます。

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

動物

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

動物園には世界中から来たさまざまな動物がいます。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工的に;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

その湖は灌漑目的で人工的に作られました。