B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

彼は逆境に直面しても強さを保った。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

極北の

Meaning

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

Example

The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.

探検家たちは北極の極北の気候に備えていた。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

Example

The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。

B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

まもなく; 少しの間で; 簡潔に

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

Example

The meeting will begin shortly.

会議はまもなく始まります。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

意味不明に話す

Meaning

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

Example

The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.

怖がった男は幽霊を見たとき、意味不明に話し始めた。

A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な

Meaning

Eager to know or learn something.

Example

The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.

好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不十分な

Meaning

Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.

Example

The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.

提供された証拠は不十分で説得力がなかった。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

報道

Meaning

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

Example

The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.

その雑誌は政治問題に関する詳細な報道で知られています。

C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

蓄積

Meaning

The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

Example

The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.

財産の蓄積により、彼はさまざまなプロジェクトへの投資を可能にした。

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

プロジェクト

Meaning

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example

These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.

これらのプロジェクトは技術革新を目指しています。

B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

フラストレーション

Meaning

The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.

Example

He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.

彼は自分の計画が失敗したとき、深いフラストレーションを感じました。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。

C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily curved or flexible.

Example

The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.

曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性の

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

レモンはとても酸っぱい味がする。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

ほとんど

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

ほとんどの人々は週末にリラックスすることを好む。

C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

大々的な展示, 宣伝

Meaning

a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention

Example

The new product was launched with much fanfare.

新しい製品は盛大なファンファーレで発売されました。

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

水差し

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

キッチンの水差しは新鮮な飲料水でいっぱいでした。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。

C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

テーマ的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a theme.

Example

The book is organized into thematic chapters.

その本はテーマごとに章が整理されています。

B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Example

The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.

このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治、政府の形態

Meaning

an organized society or form of government

Example

The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.

古代ギリシャの政治は都市国家のシステムを持っていました。

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。

B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力

Meaning

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

Example

A strong immunity protects against infections.

強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。

C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

課税対象

Meaning

subject to customs duty or tax

Example

Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.

輸入された電子機器はしばしば国境で課税対象となります。

C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

小さくて排他的なグループ

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

Example

He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.

彼は毎週金曜日に会うアーティストのグループに属していました。

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。

C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

関係修復

Meaning

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Example

The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.

二国は新しい関係修復を示す合意書に署名した。

C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

天上的, 精緻な, 超自然的

Meaning

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

Example

Her voice had an ethereal quality.

彼女の声にはエセリアルな質感がありました。

C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する

Meaning

to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad

Example

The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.

暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。

C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning

To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.

Example

They bandied jokes across the table.

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民（裕福な中産階級）

Meaning

A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.

Example

The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.

その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事

Meaning

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

Example

He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.

彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

規模; 大きさ; 重要性

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

地震のマグニチュードはリヒタースケールで7.5に測定されました。

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

説教する

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧師は許しと親切について説教しました。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静な

Meaning

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

Example

The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.

裁判官は裁判全体を通して冷静さを保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。

C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感

Meaning

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.

Example

The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.

デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。

C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

祝う

Meaning

to congratulate; to express good wishes

Example

We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.

私たちは式で卒業生を祝いました。

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。

C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

カルシウム塩の沈着によって硬化する

Meaning

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

Example

Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.

時間が経つにつれて、組織はカルシファイして柔軟性を失いました。

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。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

ハリケーンは沿岸の村を荒廃させた。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

期待する

Meaning

to think something will happen; to anticipate

Example

I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.

私は会議が午前9時に始まることを期待しています。

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。

C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

ジムソンウィードの花

Meaning

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

Example

The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.

ジムソンウィードの花は夜に咲き、甘い香りを放ちます。

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。

A1 noun /help/

Help

助け; 支援

Meaning

the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support

Example

The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.

ボランティアは高齢女性の買い物を車に運ぶために助けを提供しました。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。

C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定

Meaning

An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.

Example

The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.

その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。

C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する

Meaning

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

Example

The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.

その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。

A1 noun /dæd/

dad

お父さん

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

私のお父さんは自転車の乗り方を教えてくれました。

B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の

Meaning

relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life

Example

She grew up in a rural area far from the city.

彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

戦争支持の国家主義者

Meaning

a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist

Example

The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.

その指導者は無謀なジンゴとして批判された。

C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

Example

The country is facing a dire economic crisis.

その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。

C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

彼は重罪で有罪判決を受け、10年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。

B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内の

Meaning

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Example

Domestic investments stabilize the economy.

国内投資は経済を安定させる。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。

C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷たく

Meaning

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Example

She replied icily to his question.

彼女は冷たく彼の質問に答えた。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

気候調整

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林は地域の温度を安定させることで気候調整に役立ちます。

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。

B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

急速な成長または拡張

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

テクノロジーは指数関数的に進化しています。

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

芸術的

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

彼女はデザインに対するアーティスティックな感覚を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力は物体を地球の表面に引き寄せます。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

グレイハウンド

Meaning

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

Example

The greyhound won the race at the dog track.

グレイハウンドは犬の競技場でレースに勝ちました。

C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

繰り返される軽いタップ音を立てる / 機械的に素早く話す

Meaning

to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way

Example

Rain pattered softly on the window.

雨は窓に静かにパタパタと音を立てていた。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企業、特に大胆で複雑なプロジェクト

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

宇宙探査企業には何年もの計画と準備が必要でした。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

黄昏

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

私たちは黄昏時にビーチを歩いていました。

C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ

Meaning

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

Example

They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

登録する

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングのコースに登録することを決めました。

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。

B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

挽く

Meaning

to crush into small particles; to work hard

Example

She grinds coffee beans every morning.

彼女は毎朝コーヒー豆を挽く。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

彼女はディナーの招待を断った。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。

B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

態度 / 姿勢

Meaning

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

Example

Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.

彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。

C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

ねじれる

Meaning

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

Example

The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.

木の根が石の周りにねじれ始めた。

C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

コスモポリタニズム

Meaning

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

Example

Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.

コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。

C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す

Meaning

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

Example

The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.

経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

受け入れられない

Meaning

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Example

The quality of work was completely unacceptable.

仕事の質は完全に受け入れられませんでした。

C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

集中射撃

Meaning

A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

Example

The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.

兵士たちは集中射撃の中で前進した。

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

魚の群れ

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

私たちは海岸近くで魚の群れを見ました。

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

過剰

Meaning

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

Example

The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.

ホテルの価格の過剰さに観光客は驚いた。

C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

振動

Meaning

The movement back and forth at a regular speed.

Example

The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.

振り子の振動が時計を制御します。

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水門 / 洗う

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

作業員は大雨の後に通りから泥を洗い流しました。

C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

誇張, 自慢

Meaning

Extravagant boasting or bragging.

Example

His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.

彼の終わりのない自慢は彼を仲間の中で不人気にした。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循環

Meaning

The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.

Example

The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.

水文循環は自然界での水の連続的な動きを保証します。

C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

濁った

Meaning

Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.

Example

The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.

激しい雨の後、川の水は濁った。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。

C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑

Meaning

Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.

Example

The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.

その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。

C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遺贈する

Meaning

Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.

Example

The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.

科学者は彼の研究論文を大学に遺贈した。

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

テント

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

兵士たちは軍のキャンプでテントを設置した。

C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

一般性

Meaning

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

Example

The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.

スピーチは一般的な内容で、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

異国的で魅力的

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。

C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

Example

Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

簡素化

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

プロセスの簡素化は、運用コストを大幅に削減することができます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない

Meaning

Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.

Example

The view from the mountain was incomparable.

山からの景色は比類のないものでした。

C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

戦闘的

Meaning

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

Example

His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.

彼の戦闘的な態度はしばしば不必要な対立を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning

a written message, typically in a business setting

Example

He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性

Meaning

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Example

Her sociability made her popular in the office.

彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

食事 / 反省

Meaning

a meal or the act of taking food and drink

Example

The monks gathered for their evening refection.

僧侶たちは夕食のために集まりました。

A1 verb /tel/

tell

言う

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

時間を教えてくれますか？

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

フリーメイソンのメンバー

Meaning

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

Example

His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.

彼の祖父はコミュニティで尊敬されているフリーメイソンでした。

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐怖; 驚き; 驚愕

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

大きな雷の音で、彼女は恐怖を感じてコーヒーカップを落としました。

A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

記録

Meaning

a written or spoken account of something

Example

I kept a record of all the meetings.

私はすべての会議の記録を保持していました。

B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

Example

The hikers descended the steep mountain path.

C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

悪意

Meaning

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Example

His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.

彼の悪意は、彼がライバルを扱う残忍な方法において明らかだった。

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

驚嘆

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

子供たちは花火を驚嘆して見ていました。

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隠された動機

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

彼は隠された動機で彼女を招待した。