B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

正確; 正しい;

Meaning

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Example

The weather forecast was completely accurate.

天気予報は完全に正確でした。

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

治療可能な

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医者はその病気が治療可能だと確信を持って言いました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

数えきれない; 無限の

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星があります。

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

震える

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森を一人で歩くことを考えただけで震えた。

C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

魅力的な

Meaning

having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

Example

He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.

彼は魅力的な角度で帽子をかぶって、魅力的な外見を与えた。

C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

Example

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。

C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

寄せ集め

Meaning

A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.

Example

The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.

そのエッセイは関係のないアイデアの寄せ集めだった。

C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

おべっか使い

Meaning

a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant

Example

He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.

彼は常に上司と同意していたおべっか使いとして知られていました。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック

Meaning

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

Example

The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.

そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。

C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

気管支炎

Meaning

inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.

医者は彼に急性の気管支炎を診断しました。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

ガラスは落とすと壊れる。

C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

効果的な

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

Example

The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.

ワクチンは感染を予防するのに非常に効果的であることが証明されました。

C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

狭い

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.

Example

His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.

彼の狭い視点は、彼が世界的な問題を理解するのを妨げました。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した

Meaning

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

Example

She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.

彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。

A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

機器

Meaning

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

Example

The laboratory bought new equipment for research.

実験室は研究のために新しい機器を購入しました。

C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

喜び

Meaning

great pleasure or delight

Example

She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.

彼女は友達の喜びのために物語を大声で読みました。

C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒

Meaning

A state of alertness or vigilance.

Example

The guards were on the qui vive during the night.

警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

腹側の

Meaning

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ

Example

The fish has a white ventral surface.

その魚は白い腹側の表面を持っています。

B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解く

Meaning

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

Example

She untied the rope to free the boat.

彼女は船を自由にするためにロープを解いた。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

統合された

Meaning

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

Example

Integrated systems optimize efficiency.

統合されたシステムは効率を最適化します。

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

彼の説明は明確さに欠けていた。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻の

Meaning

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Example

They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.

彼らは長い結婚生活を楽しみました。

A2 noun /saɪz/

size

サイズ

Meaning

the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something

Example

This shirt is too small in size for me.

このシャツは私にはサイズが小さすぎます。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

サバンナ（散在する木々がある草原）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

キリンは広いサバンナでアカシアの木の葉を食べていました。

A1 verb /biː/

be

である

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

彼女は医者になりたい。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用

Meaning

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

Example

His inept handling of the situation made it worse.

彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

田園の、牧羊者に関連する

Meaning

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

Example

The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.

その絵画には羊が草を食べている静かな田園風景が描かれていた。

C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ラミネート

Meaning

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Example

She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.

彼女は重要な書類をダメージから守るためにラミネートしました。

C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢な

Meaning

showing great courage and bravery

Example

The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.

勇敢な兵士はためらうことなく部隊を戦いに導いた。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ゴールライン

Meaning

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

Example

She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.

彼女はフィニッシュラインに向かって全力で走り、レースに勝った。

C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

煮込み料理

Meaning

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

Example

She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

彼女はご飯、レンズ豆、野菜で美味しいホッチポッチを作った。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。

C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

洪水で満たす、処理すべき事柄や人々で誰かまたは何かを圧倒する

Meaning

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

Example

The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.

広告の後、会社はリクエストで圧倒されました。

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

複雑

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

貧困と教育の関係は複雑です。

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

ボクシング

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

彼はプロのボクシングの試合に向けて厳しく練習している。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

怠け者; 働きたくない

Meaning

idle; unwilling to work; sluggish

Example

He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.

彼は週末に部屋を掃除するのが面倒だった。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。

C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受寄者

Meaning

a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement

Example

The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.

受寄者は財産を適切に管理する義務がある。

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

流行の

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

彼女は毎回のパーティーで常にファッショナブルな服を着ています。

C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ

Meaning

A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels

Example

The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.

ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。

C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

表面的な

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

彼は表面的にうなずいて、歩き去った。

B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

ゴミ; 拒否

Meaning

waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

指定されたゴミ箱にゴミを入れてください。

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

メートル

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。

C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

嫌悪

Meaning

intense disgust or strong aversion towards something

Example

She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.

彼女はその行為の残酷さに深い嫌悪を感じた。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。

C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

神学

Meaning

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

Example

She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.

彼女は大学で神学の学位を取得しています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

思いやりがない

Meaning

Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.

Example

It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.

夜遅くに大きな音で音楽を流すことは、思いやりがない行動でした。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

暗殺

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

大統領の暗殺は国全体を驚かせた。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間

Meaning

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Example

She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.

彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

不法占拠者

Meaning

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Example

The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟から不法占拠者を追い出しました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数

Meaning

a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power

Example

She is a leading exponent of modern dance.

彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。

C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム

Meaning

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage

Example

The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.

俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。

B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

物語

Meaning

a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true

Example

The old man told a tale of his adventures.

その老人は冒険の物語を話した。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

投獄する

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。

C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染

Meaning

The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.

Example

Metal contamination poses severe health risks.

金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。

C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

馬鹿; からかう

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

そんな馬鹿なことを言わないで、よく聞いて。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

benighted

暗い、無知な

Meaning

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

Example

The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.

探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。

C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信者

Meaning

A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.

Example

He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.

彼はクラシック音楽の信者で、毎回コンサートに参加します。

C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

死亡率

Meaning

the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population

Example

Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.

医療の進歩により、乳児死亡率が大幅に減少しました。

C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

ドラゴンフルーツ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

ピタヤは、まろやかで甘い味とユニークな外見を持っています。

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴る

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

壊れたパイプから水が滴っていました。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。

C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

野生の

Meaning

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

Example

The feral cat roamed the streets at night.

その野良猫は夜に街を歩き回っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

結婚に関する

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.

Example

They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.

彼らは結婚問題を解決するためにカウンセリングを受けました。

C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

優雅さと魅力

Meaning

smoothness and charm in manner

Example

His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.

彼の優雅さと魅力は社交の場で彼を人気者にした。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

アフリカ系アメリカ人

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

彼女は自分のアフリカ系アメリカ人としての誇りを持っています。

B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

Example

The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

予防的

Meaning

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

Example

The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.

医師は感染を防ぐために予防的な治療を処方しました。

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。

A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

エンターテインメント

Meaning

the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment

Example

The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.

コンサートは家族全員に素晴らしいエンターテインメントを提供しました。

A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性

Meaning

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

Example

There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.

明日は雨の強い可能性があります。

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平線

Meaning

The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

Example

The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.

望遠鏡は天文学の新しい地平線を開きます。

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

招待する

Meaning

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

Example

We should invite all our friends to the party.

パーティーに友達を招待するべきです。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

保証人

Meaning

a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt

Example

The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.

家主はアパートを貸す前に保証人を要求しました。

C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

女性参政権運動家

Meaning

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

Example

The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.

女性参政権運動家たちは女性の投票権を求めて集会を開いた。

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

嵐の強化

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

嵐の強化は気候変動に関連しています。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

耳障りな、衝撃的な

Meaning

Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.

Example

The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.

突然の大きな音は部屋の中の皆に衝撃を与えました。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。

C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

ヘクサポッド

Meaning

An insect or other organism with six legs.

Example

The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.

科学者は葉の上を這うヘクサポッドを観察しました。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

予め決定する

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

試合の結果は予め決められていたようだった。

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同級生

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

大学のイベントで昔の同級生に会いました。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防士

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

消防士は燃える建物から家族を救いました。

C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主義

Meaning

The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.

Example

The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.

作家は自分の文章にリズムを与えるために平行主義を使用しました。

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

天文学的な価格はその排他性を反映しています。

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

変革

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

デジタルリテラシーは経済的な変革を導きます。

C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪悪

Meaning

Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

Example

The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.

その悪しき魔女は若い王女に呪いをかけました。

C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況

Meaning

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

Example

The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.

ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

不足; 必要

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

干ばつの影響を受けた地域では、新鮮な水が不足しています。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

いつも; 永遠に; 常に

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

彼女はいつも仕事に早く到着します。

B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

質の高い時間

Meaning

Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.

Example

Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.

家族と質の高い時間を過ごすことで、関係が強化されます。

C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

権力、富、または全能の幻想

Meaning

A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.

Example

The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.

独裁者のメガロマニアは彼に自分が無敵だと信じさせました。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

単純に; ただ;

Meaning

in a clear and easy way; merely; just

Example

I simply wanted to help you with your homework.

私はただあなたの宿題を手伝いたかった。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

再統合する

Meaning

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

Example

The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

そのプログラムは囚人が社会に再統合するのを助けます。

C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute

Example

The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.

その赤ちゃんは、みんなが愛したぽっちゃりしたほっぺたを持っていました。

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。

B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

緊張; 圧力; 疲労;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

長時間働くことは彼の健康に圧力をかけました。

C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う

Meaning

To wash or bathe.

Example

She laved her face with cool water.

彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐った

Meaning

decayed and emitting a foul smell

Example

The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.

ゴミは何日も太陽の下で放置された後、腐った臭いを発しました。

B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

ロビー

Meaning

a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.

Example

We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.

会議の前にホテルのロビーでマネージャーに会いました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。

A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

結末

Meaning

the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time

Example

The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.

映画は誰も予想しなかった驚きの結末だった。

B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

Example

The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.

C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公務員の不正行為

Meaning

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

Example

The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.

市長は職務中の不正行為で告発された。

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

彼女は実際に予定より早くプロジェクトを完了させた。

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。