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。

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット

Meaning

A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.

Example

The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.

軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。

C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

直感

Meaning

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Example

Her intuition told her something was wrong.

彼女の直感は何かが間違っていると言った。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明確

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

指示は明確で、混乱の余地はありませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動

Meaning

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

Example

The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

バラ

Meaning

a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow

Example

She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.

彼女はバレンタインデーに私に美しい赤いバラをくれました。

C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬貨

Meaning

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Example

The transaction was made in specie.

取引は硬貨で行われました。

B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

ブーンという音

Meaning

to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest

Example

I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.

会議中に電話がブーンと鳴るのが聞こえた。

A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

中へ

Meaning

expressing movement or direction to the inside of something

Example

She walked into the room quietly.

彼女は静かに部屋に入った。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

機構

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

時計の機構は長年の使用後に動作を停止した。

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香り; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

ジャスミンの花の香りが夕方、庭全体に広がった。

C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神経学的

Meaning

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Example

Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.

瞑想は精神的健康に対して積極的な神経学的影響を与えます。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える

Meaning

To do better than someone else; to surpass.

Example

She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.

彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。

B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析

Meaning

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

Example

Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.

企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。

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。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事業

Meaning

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Example

Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.

新しい会社を立ち上げるのは難しい事業です。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐

Meaning

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

Example

The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.

そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

優雅な; 礼儀正しい; 寛大な;

Meaning

kind; courteous; generous;

Example

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

彼女はとても優雅で、すべての人に助けてくれたことに感謝しました。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような

Meaning

Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.

Example

She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.

彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装飾的な

Meaning

Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.

Example

The garden was filled with ornamental plants.

庭は装飾的な植物でいっぱいだった。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服従

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

子供たちは両親に従うべきです。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲

Meaning

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

Example

The workers applied mortar between the bricks.

作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

最前線

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

このプロジェクトは宇宙探査の最前線を押し広げています。

C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

報酬; 報奨金; 料金

Meaning

money paid for work or services; compensation or reward

Example

The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.

その仕事は優れた報酬と福利厚生を提供します。

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

無礼

Meaning

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Example

It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.

彼女の親切な招待を断るのは無礼だろう。

A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

準備する

Meaning

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Example

She needs to prepare dinner for her family.

彼女は家族のために夕食を準備する必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

オベリスク

Meaning

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.

Example

The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.

古代エジプト人は神々を讃えるためにオベリスクを建てました。

C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科事典的

Meaning

Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.

Example

Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.

彼女の歴史に関する百科事典的な知識は、会議でみんなを驚かせた。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明白な

Meaning

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

Example

There was a discernible change in his behavior.

彼の行動には明らかな変化があった。

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

再建する

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村人たちは洪水の後、橋を再建するために協力しました。

C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

モノリシック

Meaning

Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.

Example

The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.

その会社は変化に強いモノリシックな構造を維持しました。

C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善する

Meaning

To make something better or improve a condition.

Example

The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.

新しい政策は貧しい人々の生活条件を改善することを目指しています。

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。

C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性

Meaning

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.

Example

Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.

汚染は産業化の負の外部性です。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

驚いた

Meaning

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

Example

I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.

私は市場で古い友達を見て驚きました。

B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

寄付

Meaning

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

Example

She donates blood every three months.

彼女は毎月血液をドネートしています。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い

Meaning

lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish

Example

His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.

会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。

C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;

Meaning

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

Example

The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.

古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。

A2 verb /triːt/

treat

治療する

Meaning

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Example

The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.

医者は回復中に私を非常に慎重に治療しました。

C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

楽しそうに跳ねる

Meaning

to jump or dance around excitedly

Example

The children cavorted happily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに跳ねていました。

C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V字型の記号

Meaning

A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.

Example

The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.

軍曹の制服には袖に三つのシェブロンが表示されていました。

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花冠; ガーランド;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

花嫁は伝統的な式典で美しい花の冠を身に着けていました。

C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税

Meaning

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Example

The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。

B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

魅力的

Meaning

extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting

Example

The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.

海の生命に関するドキュメンタリーは魅力的だった。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性

Meaning

the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved

Example

Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.

一日でそのプロジェクトを終えるのは不可能だった。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

重くて遅い

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

重くて遅い講義は学生たちが目を覚ましているのを難しくした。

B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利

Meaning

the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life

Example

The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.

オンラインショッピングの便利さは、製品を購入する方法を変えました。

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

リンク

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

記事には公式ウェブサイトへのリンクが含まれています。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

仮定する

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

私は彼女がすでに会議に出かけたと思います。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。

B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

マラソン

Meaning

a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)

Example

She completed the marathon in under four hours.

彼女は4時間以内にマラソンを完走しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。

C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

思索する, 反芻する

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

Example

She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.

彼女は自分の決断について一人で思索していた。

A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇気

Meaning

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Example

Courage is essential in the face of challenges.

挑戦に直面したとき、勇気が不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

エゴイズム

Meaning

The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.

Example

His constant boasting revealed his egotism.

彼の絶え間ない自慢は、彼のエゴティズムを明らかにした。

B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

墓

Meaning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Example

The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.

家族は毎週日曜日に愛する祖父の墓を訪れていました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

苦情

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

マネージャーは、顧客からのサービスが悪いという苦情を受け取りました。

C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Example

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。

C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

尊敬される人物

Meaning

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

Example

He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.

彼はその国の現代文学のドイエンと見なされています。

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

スパンコール

Meaning

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

Example

Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.

彼女のドレスは銀色のスパンコールで覆われていて、光の中でキラキラ光っていた。

B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

騎兵

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

騎兵は速さでフィールドを横断しました。

C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

光測定学

Meaning

the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes

Example

Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.

フォトメトリーは効率的な照明システムの設計に役立ちます。

B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

ふた

Meaning

a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container

Example

Please put the lid back on the jar.

ジャーの蓋を元に戻してください。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

適応する

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

彼はすぐに新しい環境に適応しました。

C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

過度に装飾された / 赤みがかった

Meaning

Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.

Example

The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.

講演者の過度に装飾されたスタイルは、講義を理解するのを難しくした。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

ためらう、または力や勢いを失う

Meaning

to hesitate or lose strength or momentum

Example

Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.

彼女の声はスピーチをする際に途切れました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

準備ができた

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

彼女は空港に行く準備ができていた。

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来た

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

彼女はパーティーに時間通りに来た。

C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督

Meaning

the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing

Example

The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.

学校の監督は校長の責任です。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

無自覚; 知らない; 気づかない

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

彼女はその危険に完全に気づいていなかった。

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬式

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

何百人もの人々が葬式に出席し、愛された教師に敬意を表しました。

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

許可する

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

先生はクラスで電話を許可しませんでした。

C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

論争的

Meaning

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

Example

She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.

彼女は伝統的な信念に挑戦する論争的な記事を書いた。

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない

Meaning

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

Example

Her untiring efforts finally led to success.

彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

多数の; たくさんの; 豊富な

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

定期的な運動には数多くの利点があります。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同時

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同時の作物の失敗は、世界的な食料供給に影響を与えます。

C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完全

Meaning

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

Example

The details of the project were still sketchy.

プロジェクトの詳細はまだ不完全でした。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

弁護士を法曹界から正式に除外する

Meaning

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Example

The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.

腐敗した弁護士は非倫理的な行動により除外されました。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

ますます

Meaning

more and more over time

Example

People are increasingly concerned about climate change.

人々は気候変動についてますます懸念しています。

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

帰属する、割り当てる

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

多くの学者はこの詩を未知の作者に帰属させている。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.

Example

Economic impediments often hinder social development.

経済的な障害はしばしば社会的発展を妨げる。

C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

ガントレット / 挑戦

Meaning

a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge

Example

The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.

騎士は挑戦の印として自分のガントレットを投げた。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

二国間の分離は平和的でした。

A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

べき

Meaning

used to indicate obligation or duty

Example

You should study for your exams.

試験のために勉強すべきです。

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。

B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

探偵

Meaning

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Example

The detective solved the mystery in just two days.

探偵はわずか2日で謎を解決しました。

C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

非難されるべき

Meaning

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

Example

His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.

彼の無謀な行動は、彼を同僚の目には非難されるべき存在にしました。

C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

譲受人

Meaning

A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.

Example

The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.

譲受人は所有権を取得する前に契約書に署名しなければならない。

A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

適切な; 健康な; 良い体調の; 準備ができている

Meaning

suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready

Example

He is fit and healthy.

彼はフィットで健康です。

B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

散らばった; 散在する;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

1日中、散らばったシャワーが予想されています。

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

老化

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

生物学者は植物のセネセンスを研究して、老化を理解しようとしました。

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

論理

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

彼女の主張は論理に基づいていました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

非協力的な

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

証人は非協力的で、質問に答えることを拒否した。

B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望的に

Meaning

in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism

Example

Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.

明日、天気が良いことを願っています。

A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

渡る

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

私たちは木製の橋を使って川を渡りました。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.

Example

The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.

寺院の壁はヒエログリフで覆われていた。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

付属物

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

その家は、ガレージや庭を含むすべての付属物と一緒に売られました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭い心の、島に関連する

Meaning

Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.

Example

The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.

そのコミュニティは外部の人々に対する狭量な態度で批判されました。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

経験に基づくまたは実証的

Meaning

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Example

Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.

科学的な研究は実証的な証拠に依存しています。

A2 noun ʃef

chef

シェフ

Meaning

A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

Example

The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.

シェフは前衛的な料理を専門としています。

A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

豊かにする

Meaning

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

Example

Space exploration enriches human understanding.

宇宙探査は人類の理解を豊かにします。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的

Meaning

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Example

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

雨は一日中断続的でした。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有の

Meaning

Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.

Example

There are inherent risks in extreme sports.

エクストリームスポーツには固有のリスクが存在する。

C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊

Meaning

This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.

Example

The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.

反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。