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C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

車
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
彼は先週、新しい車を買いました。
A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飛行機
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines
Example
The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.
飛行機は滑走路からスムーズに離陸しました。
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓供述書
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
証人は裁判所にアフィダビットを提出しました。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

通路
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
彼女は席を見つけるために通路を歩いた。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

進展
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
科学的進展はグローバルな革新を促進します。
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。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

適応機能
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
植物の適応機能は、冬に成長するのを助けます。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

ぼんやりとした前兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
この劇は、今後の政治的不安定のぼんやりとした前兆を示している。
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

実際の
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
実際のコストは予想より高かった。
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

海外で
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
彼女は1年間海外で学ぶことを決めました。
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

消化に関連する
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
医者は消化管の役割について説明しました。
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

アドバイザー
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
彼は銀行で金融アドバイザーとして働いています。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

避ける
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
彼はジャンクフードを避けようとしています。
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 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

控えの間
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客たちは中に呼ばれる前に控えの間で待っていた。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
彼は環境保護の使徒となった。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

中毒
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
多くの人々がソーシャルメディアに中毒しています。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

蓄積
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
ほこりの蓄積が家電の効率に影響を与える。
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
ブロンズは銅とスズの合金です。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸収する
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
スポンジは水をすべて吸収しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

議論の余地がある
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
テクノロジーが私たちの生活の質を向上させたと言うのは議論の余地がある。
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。
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。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

分析
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
科学者たちは金の含有量を調べるために鉱物サンプルをアセイしました。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿って
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
私たちは川沿いに歩きました。
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

支持者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
彼は民主的な価値観の強力な支持者です。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密の愛
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
その小説は、二人の登場人物の間の禁じられたアムールの物語を語っています。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

類似
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人間の脳はスーパーコンピュータに類似している。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

おじさんのように親切
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
彼は、みんなが快適に感じるようなアヴァンクラールな態度を持っていました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

修道院長
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
アボットは修道院に訪れた訪問者を歓迎しました。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

遺物
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
博物館はエジプトの古代のアーティファクトを展示しました。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

調整可能な; 可変の; 調節できる;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
この椅子は高さが調節可能です。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人間中心主義
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人間中心主義はしばしば環境政策を形作る。
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

大気汚染
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
工場からの大気汚染が最初の環境運動を引き起こしました。
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。
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 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界創造前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
いくつかの神話では、秩序が確立される前のアンテムンダンの混乱について語られています。
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

矢
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
猟師はターゲットに矢を射った。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自動的に
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
ドアは自動的に閉まります。
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
契約では紛争を仲裁で解決することが定められています。
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 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。
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

厳しい
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
彼女の厳しい口調は、騒々しいクラスを静めた。
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
旗は塔の上に置かれました。
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
ジャンクフードは食欲を不自然に増加させる。
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

アロエベラ
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

アルダーの木
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
アルダーの木は川のほとりに密に成長していました。
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学びました。
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

アフリカの
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
彼女は大学でアフリカの文化を学びました。
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上昇する、支配的な
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
彼女は政治党の中で上昇するリーダーです。
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

明らか
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
それがすぐに明らかになった、彼が真実を話していないことが。
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的な; 社会秩序に敵対的
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
彼の反社会的な行動は、友達を作るのを難しくしました。
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

頑固な; 断固とした; 不屈の
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
彼女は会社を辞める決断に対して頑固だった。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命する
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
ボードは新しいディレクターを任命します。
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

腕
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
彼女は質問するために腕を上げました。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

鎧
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
騎士は戦いの中で自分を守るために重い鎧を着ていました。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

前兆
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

進行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
会社にはいくつかの新しいプロジェクトが進行中です。
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保護
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
このプロジェクトは国連の庇護の下で実施されました。
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

婚約する
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
長年の友情の後、彼らは婚約することを決めた。
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

恥ずかしい
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
彼は自分の悪い成績に恥ずかしさを感じていた。
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

アクセス可能
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
その博物館は公共交通機関で簡単にアクセス可能です。
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

拡大する
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
政治家は誇張された主張を通じて自分を拡大しようとした。
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

冒険
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
アドベンチャー旅行はスリルを求める人々に愛されています。
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

獲得, 取得
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
会社の獲得戦略は成長を促進しました。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

アコーディオン (楽器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
ミュージシャンはアコーディオンで陽気なメロディーを演奏しました。
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

驚くべき
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
マジシャンは驚くべきトリックを見せた。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言する
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
彼はその男を以前見たことがないと断言した。
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。
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。
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。