B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

農業の

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

農業の進展は食料安全保障を強化します。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

熱狂的な

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

彼はサッカーチームの熱狂的なサポーターです。

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音節分け

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

適切な音節分けは正しい発音に役立ちます。

A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

ファン; 愛好者; 扇風機

Meaning

a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current

Example

She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.

彼女はクラシック音楽の大ファンで、市内のすべてのコンサートに参加しています。

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

子供が壁にペンキを塗った。

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

取り扱い

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

その状況の取り扱いは印象的でした。

B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

予定; 時間割;

Meaning

a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable

Example

Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.

会議の時間を確認する前に、スケジュールを確認してください。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有望な

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

彼女は素晴らしいアイデアを持つ、有望な若い科学者です。

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日雇い労働者

Meaning

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

Example

The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.

農家は収穫を手伝うために日雇い労働者を雇いました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃

Meaning

Not capable of catching fire or burning.

Example

This material is incombustible and safe for construction.

この材料は燃えません、安全に建設に使用できます。

B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

編集者

Meaning

a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book

Example

The editor approved the article before publication.

エディターは出版前に記事を承認しました。

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

増幅する

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

マイクロフォンは彼女の声を増幅させます。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

サメ

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

サメは海の強力な捕食者です。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

ベーキングパウダー

Meaning

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

Example

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.

レシピにはベーキングパウダーを小さじ2杯使います。

A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

同じ

Meaning

identical; not different or changed

Example

We wore the same dress at the party.

私たちはパーティーで同じドレスを着ていました。

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

彼は彼女の批判を個人的な侮辱と受け止めた。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

従順

Meaning

willingness to please others; courteous compliance

Example

Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.

彼女の従順さは彼女を同僚の中で人気者にしました。

C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

強烈な暑さで苦しむ

Meaning

to suffer from intense heat

Example

We began to swelter in the midday sun.

私たちは真昼の太陽の下で汗だくになり始めました。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

分散

Meaning

the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers

Example

There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.

学生のパフォーマンスレベルには大きな分散があります。

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。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不適切な

Meaning

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

Example

His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.

彼の不適切な発言はディナーテーブルで皆を困らせました。

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

多くの人々が季節性アレルギーに悩まされています。

C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

極化する

Meaning

to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

Example

The controversial decision polarized public opinion.

論争を呼んだ決定は世論を二つの対立する意見に分けた。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

フェリー

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。

B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

不平を言う

Meaning

to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound

Example

The child whined about having to go to bed early.

子供は早く寝なければならないことについて不平を言った。

A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

楽しむ

Meaning

to take pleasure in; to have a good time

Example

I enjoy reading books in my free time.

私は自由な時間に本を読むことを楽しんでいます。

C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

デルタ地形

Meaning

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

Example

Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.

バングラデシュにはユニークなデルタ地形があります。

A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

日常

Meaning

common or ordinary; occurring daily

Example

These shoes are perfect for everyday use.

これらの靴は日常使いに最適です。

A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

肌

Meaning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Her skin was soft and smooth.

彼女の肌は柔らかくて滑らかでした。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

銀行業務または銀行サービス

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

オンラインバンキングは金融取引を簡単にしました。

A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

健康な

Meaning

Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.

Example

Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.

定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が体を健康に保つ。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

疲れさせる

Meaning

to tire out completely; to use up resources

Example

The long journey exhausted the children.

長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する

Meaning

to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors

Example

She inherited her grandmother's house.

彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。

C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢

Meaning

The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Example

His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.

彼の傲慢さは彼を同僚の中で不人気にしました。

B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

タイムを測る

Meaning

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

Example

He timed the race with a stopwatch.

彼はストップウォッチでレースのタイムを計った。

B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

理想的な

Meaning

the best possible; perfect for a situation

Example

This place is ideal for a picnic.

この場所はピクニックに理想的です。

C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国庫

Meaning

The treasury of a state or country.

Example

The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.

政府は国庫を改善するための新しい措置を発表しました。

C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的

Meaning

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

Example

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

給料は経験に比例します。

C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失敗

Meaning

An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.

Example

The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.

政治家の失敗はすぐにソーシャルメディアで広まりました。

C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

多面体

Meaning

a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices

Example

The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.

数学者は複雑なポリヘドロンモデルを研究しました。

C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

洪水に見舞われやすい

Meaning

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

Example

Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.

バングラデシュは洪水が発生しやすいデルタ国家です。

A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

孤独な; 孤立した

Meaning

solitary; isolated; without companions

Example

She felt lonely after moving to a new city.

彼女は新しい都市に引っ越してから孤独を感じていました。

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

支配

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

ウルドゥ語の支配は明らかだった。

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

過度な賞賛

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

歌手はファンたちの過度な賞賛を楽しんでいました。

B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

目覚めている; 意識的な

Meaning

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

Example

She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.

彼女は試験のために目覚めている時間を勉強に費やしました。

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

ハリケーンは沿岸の町を荒廃させた。

C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

輝き

Meaning

Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.

Example

The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.

日の出の輝きが谷全体を照らした。

C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

指示的

Meaning

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

Example

His tone was indicative of his frustration.

彼のトーンは彼のフラストレーションを示していた。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。

C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

Example

The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.

A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

ほとんどない; ほぼない; ほとんど信じられない

Meaning

scarcely; barely; almost not at all

Example

I could hardly believe what I was seeing.

私は見たものをほとんど信じることができませんでした。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

今どき; 現在

Meaning

at the present time; in these times

Example

Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.

現在、人々はオンラインショッピングを好む。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

B2 noun θrets

threats

脅威

Meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

Example

Threats to food security are rising globally.

食料安全保障への脅威が世界的に高まっています。

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

小さな喧嘩はもっと大きな争いの前奏に過ぎなかった。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体な

Meaning

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

Example

She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に得体な沈黙を守った。

A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

医学的

Meaning

Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.

Example

Medical education has improved significantly.

医学教育は大幅に改善されました。

A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

帽子

Meaning

a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors

Example

He always wears a hat when working in the garden.

彼は庭で働いているとき、いつも帽子をかぶっています。

C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

Example

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

無差別

Meaning

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

Example

The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.

農薬の無差別な使用は環境に害を与えます。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

表現する

Meaning

to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion

Example

She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.

彼女は受けた助けに感謝の気持ちを表現しました。

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

台無しにする

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

雨が屋外イベントを台無しにした。

C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

機関車

Meaning

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

Example

The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.

古い蒸気機関車は博物館のために修復されました。

C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

投獄

Meaning

the state of being imprisoned or confined

Example

The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.

犯人はその犯罪のために長年の投獄を受けた。

A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主に; ほとんど; 通常

Meaning

mainly; for the most part; usually

Example

The students are mostly from local schools.

学生たちは主に地元の学校から来ています。

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

ガソリン

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

今月のガソリン価格は大幅に上昇しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖ったウリ

Meaning

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.

母は魚と一緒に尖ったウリのカレーを作りました。

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？

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

即興

Meaning

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

Example

He gave an impromptu speech at the event.

彼はイベントで即興のスピーチを行いました。

B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

養子を迎える

Meaning

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

Example

They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

彼らは孤児院から子供を養子にすることに決めました。

C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の

Meaning

blissfully happy or showing great joy

Example

She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.

彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

病理学の進歩により、医師は珍しい感染症を迅速に特定できました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

専門用語

Meaning

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example

The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.

マニュアルは技術的な用語で書かれており、新しい従業員を混乱させました。

C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

推定; 仮定;

Meaning

an idea that is taken to be true without proof

Example

There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.

法的なシステムには無罪の推定があります。

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。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

昼行性

Meaning

active during the day; occurring daily

Example

Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.

ほとんどの鳥は昼行性の生き物で、日中に活動しています。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

読書は語彙力と理解力を向上させます。

C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

放射輝度

Meaning

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

Example

The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.

正午の太陽の放射輝度は圧倒的でした。

C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数派または過半数

Meaning

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

Example

In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.

選挙では、彼女は票の多数で勝利しました。

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。

C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

ガラスに変える

Meaning

to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat

Example

Sand can vitrify under intense heat.

砂は強い熱でガラスに変わることがあります。

C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻撃する

Meaning

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior

Example

The army chose not to aggress without provocation.

軍隊は挑発なしに攻撃しないことを決定しました。

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

欠点; 不利な点; 問題

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

都市での生活の主な欠点は高い住宅費です。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外見上

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

剥奪, 欠乏, 不足

Meaning

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Example

Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.

睡眠不足は認知機能に影響を与えます。

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

買う

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

今年は新しい車を買いたいです。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

不快な匂い

Meaning

An unpleasant smell; bad odor.

Example

The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.

ゴミ箱は恐ろしい不快な匂いを発していました。

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引用; 見積もり

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning

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

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

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。

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。

A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

実験

Meaning

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

Example

The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.

科学者は植物の成長に関する実験を行いました。

A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

痛み; 体の苦しみや感情的な苦痛

Meaning

physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress

Example

The patient felt severe pain in his back.

患者は背中にひどい痛みを感じました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行

Meaning

A line of verse with ten syllables.

Example

The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.

詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。

B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装備する

Meaning

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

Example

The school equipped its students with modern technology.

学校は生徒たちに最新の技術を装備させました。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。

C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬列

Meaning

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

Example

A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.

悲しみに沈んだ人々が葬列を引き連れて霊柩車を墓地に送った。

C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

一般化する

Meaning

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

Example

It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.

いくつかの経験に基づいて一般化するのは間違っています。

C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

たてがみ

Meaning

the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal

Example

The lion shook its thick mane proudly.

ライオンは誇らしげに太いたてがみを揺らした。

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

承認する

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

マネージャーは明日支払いを承認します。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。

B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

アイコン, 象徴

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

Example

The singer became a cultural icon.

その歌手は文化的なアイコンとなった。

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知識人

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知識人は支配に反対した。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求する

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になるという夢を追い求めることに決めました。

C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

支配する

Meaning

To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Example

The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.

帝国は隣接する王国を従わせようとした。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

対人

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

彼は優れた対人スキルを持っており、他の人とうまくやっていきます。

C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

ボロボロの; 破れた; ぼろぼろ

Meaning

torn; tattered; frayed; shabby

Example

The homeless man wore ragged clothes.

ホームレスの男はボロボロの服を着ていた。

B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

ブラウス

Meaning

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

Example

She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しいシルクのブラウスを着て行った。

C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

Example

The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.

C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突然の爆発的な感情

Meaning

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Example

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

彼女は突然の笑いの爆発に襲われた。