C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

素晴らしい; 壮大な; 印象的な

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

お城は夕日で素晴らしく見えました。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。

C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理療法

Meaning

The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example

She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.

彼女は不安に対処するために、毎週心理療法のセッションに参加しました。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

倫理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

彼は強い労働倫理を持っており、常に締め切りを守ります。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

封筒

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

彼女は手紙を封筒に入れて、郵送しました。

C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する

Meaning

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

Example

His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.

彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

敬虔な

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

彼らは敬虔な沈黙の中でスピーチを聞いた。

C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

食器

Meaning

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

Example

The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.

ホテルはゲストに清潔な食器を提供しました。

C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

ジオラマ

Meaning

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Example

The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.

博物館に古代の村のジオラマが展示されていました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

本物

Meaning

real and authentic; not fake or artificial

Example

This is a genuine leather bag.

これは本物の革のバッグです。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

乾燥した

Meaning

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Example

The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.

博物館は乾燥した植物標本を展示した。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

ワクチン接種

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

子供たちは幼い頃に麻疹の予防接種を受けます。

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

極地の、極に関連する

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

ペンギンは地球の極地に住んでいます。

A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。

C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生のターメリック

Meaning

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

Example

Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.

カレーに生のターメリックをすりおろして、オーセンティックな風味を加えましょう。

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ガイドライン

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

会社は従業員の安全のために新しいガイドラインを発表しました。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

親しみやすい

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。

C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人（古くて攻撃的な言葉）

Meaning

an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry

Example

The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.

'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。

B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

航空機

Meaning

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

Example

The military aircraft flew over the city.

軍用機が街の上を飛びました。

C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇

Meaning

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Example

Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.

地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

連邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。

A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

正確に; 精確に; 完全に同意する

Meaning

precisely; accurately; in complete agreement

Example

Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.

会議中に何が起こったか正確に教えてください。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

進んだ

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

彼は高度な数学のレベルを学んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

レーザー

Meaning

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

Example

The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.

医師は目の手術のためにレーザーを使用しました。

C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

世界の終わり; 最後の審判の日

Meaning

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

Example

The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.

伝道師は世界の終わりと霊的な準備の重要性について話しました。

C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

大食い

Meaning

a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite

Example

He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.

彼は一度に三枚の大きなピザを食べきることができる大食いとして知られていました。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

絶壁

Meaning

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

Example

The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.

ハイカーたちは絶壁の端に立ち、下の谷を見ていました。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。

A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Meaning

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

Example

He finished the race in second place.

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

デュオ

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不正行為

Meaning

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

Example

The politician was accused of financial impropriety.

その政治家は財政的不正行為で告発されました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。

B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

検証する

Meaning

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

Example

The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.

科学者は実験結果を検証するために一生懸命働きました。

B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

試験

Meaning

a formal test of knowledge or ability

Example

She is preparing for her final examination.

彼女は最終試験の準備をしています。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

動揺しない; 固い

Meaning

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

Example

Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.

彼女の信念はすべての困難にも動揺しませんでした。

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 /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

非常に疲れた; くたびれた

Meaning

extremely tired; exhausted

Example

I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.

私は一日中働いた後、完全に疲れ果てました。

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

シーフードスープ

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

レストランでロブスタービスクを注文しました。

B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的

Meaning

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

Example

Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.

不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

再開

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

授業の再開は来週発表されます。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

樹木に関する

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

サルは樹上性の動物で、ほとんどの時間を木の上で過ごします。

A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

ダンサー

Meaning

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

Example

The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.

ダンサーはステージで優雅に踊った。

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。

C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

取り壊す

Meaning

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

Example

The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.

古い工場は新しいアパートメントのために取り壊されました。

A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.

Example

International standards improve competitiveness.

国際基準は競争力を高めます。

C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大きな網

Meaning

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

Example

The fishermen cast their seine into the river.

漁師たちは大きな網を川に投げ入れました。

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

単音節の言葉

Meaning

A word consisting of only one syllable.

Example

Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.

'はい'や'いいえ'のような言葉は単音節の言葉です。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未開発; 未成熟; 原始的

Meaning

not yet developed; immature or primitive

Example

The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.

未開発の土地は後に公園に変わりました。

B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

昇進; プロモーション

Meaning

the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales

Example

She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.

彼女は5年間の努力の後、マネージャーに昇進しました。

C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

Example

The police took the body to the morgue for identification.

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

喫煙

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

建物内での喫煙は禁止されています。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

低劣な、陰湿な

Meaning

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

Example

The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.

その小説は都市生活の裏面を明らかにします。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

予備的な

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

主要なプロジェクトの前に、予備的なステップは非常に重要です。

C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

再生

Meaning

The action of giving new life and vitality to something.

Example

Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.

適切な休息と栄養は体のリバイタライゼーションに繋がります。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

ニンジン

Meaning

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

Example

Carrots are rich in vitamin A.

ニンジンはビタミンAが豊富です。

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。

C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解する

Meaning

To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.

Example

It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.

海の深さを理解するのは難しい。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間

Meaning

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

Example

All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.

すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。

A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

ルール

Meaning

explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity

Example

The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.

先生は生徒にクラスのルールに従うように注意しました。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

読書

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

読書は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

先見の明

Meaning

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

Example

His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

彼の先見の明は会社が財政的損失を避けるのに役立った。

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な

Meaning

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

Example

Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.

彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。

C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物

Meaning

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

Example

Cows are ruminants that chew cud.

牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

許し; 謝罪;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

会議を中断したことをお詫び申し上げます。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。

A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

アドバイス

Meaning

Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Example

Experts provide advice for better air quality.

専門家は空気の質を向上させるためのアドバイスを提供します。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

カラフル

Meaning

having bright colors; full of variety or interest

Example

The festival was full of colorful decorations.

その祭りはカラフルな装飾でいっぱいでした。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

味わい深い; エレガント; 良いセンスのある

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

彼女は非常にセンスの良い方法で家を飾りました。

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

提案; アドバイス

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

チームの生産性向上のための提案はありますか？

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。

C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冷たさ

Meaning

The state of being cold in manner or temperature.

Example

There was a distinct iciness in his voice.

彼の声には明確な冷たさがあった。

C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

だらりと座る

Meaning

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

Example

He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.

長い仕事の後で、彼はソファにだらりと座った。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

類似性; 似ていること

Meaning

the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation

Example

The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.

ポートレートは彼女の祖母に強い類似性を示しています。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。

C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

Example

Each player placed an ante before the game began.

C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

扇動、刺激

Meaning

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

Example

His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.

彼のスピーチは地域での暴力の激化を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

労働力

Meaning

the people engaged in or available for work

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.

その会社は労働力を20％拡大する計画を立てています。

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗な詩

Meaning

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

Example

The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.

詩人の作品は批評家によって単なる低俗な詩として却下された。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望

Meaning

a strong desire or craving for something.

Example

She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.

彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

鐘

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

教会の鐘は正午に鳴りました。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

生物分類における主要なカテゴリー、クラスの上、王国の下

Meaning

a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom

Example

Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.

人間は脊索動物門に属しています。

A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

飛ぶ

Meaning

to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft

Example

Birds fly south for the winter.

鳥は冬に南へ飛ぶ。

A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

最近の; 新しい; 現在の;

Meaning

happening not long ago; new; current;

Example

The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.

最近の天気の変化は科学者たちを心配させています。

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

切望する

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

海外に引っ越した後、彼は故郷を切望していた。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。

C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最も準備ができていない

Meaning

Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.

Example

Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.

バングラデシュは気候変動適応のために最も準備ができていない国の一つです。

C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example

The math problem baffles me completely.

数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

排除

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

時間を無駄にする習慣を排除してください。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

魅力的

Meaning

pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way

Example

Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.

彼女の魅力的な笑顔は、緊張していたゲストをすぐに安心させました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

展望, 予測

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年の経済の展望は前向きです。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

容赦しない

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

兵士たちは降伏を拒否した容赦しない敵に直面した。

C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

うるさくする, しつこくする

Meaning

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Example

The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.

記者は政治家に質問をし続けて嫌がらせをした。

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

深刻な

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

行動がなければ、気候変動の影響は深刻になります。

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

救急箱

Meaning

A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies

Example

I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.

私は常に車に救急箱を置いて、緊急時に備えています。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

彼のビジネスの決定における洞察力は彼を成功させた。

C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

呪い

Meaning

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell

Example

The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.

魔女は敵に恐ろしい呪いをかけました。

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

編む

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

彼女は冬に友達のためにスカーフを編むのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

ケジリー

Meaning

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

Example

The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.

朝食のメニューには、スモークハドックと卵が入った伝統的なケジリーがありました。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

魚類学

Meaning

The branch of zoology that deals with fish.

Example

He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.

彼は大学で魚類学の学位を取得した。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Example

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

廃止

Meaning

a state of disuse or inactivity

Example

The old law has fallen into desuetude.

古い法律は廃止されました。

B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用

Meaning

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Example

The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.

教師は生徒間のさらなるインタラクションを促進しました。

C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

辛辣さ

Meaning

bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste

Example

The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.

彼の発言の辛辣さは、みんなを静かにさせた。

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good or impressive

Example

She had a wonderful time at the party.

彼女はパーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭

Meaning

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

Example

The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.

工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。