B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

アルファベット順

Meaning

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Example

The names were listed in alphabetical order.

名前はアルファベット順にリストされていました。

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。

A1 article /æn/

an

一つの（不定冠詞）

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

彼女は朝食にリンゴを一つ食べた。

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。

C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する

Meaning

To comment critically or unfavorably.

Example

The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.

教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

彼女は無罪だと主張した。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

その国は何十年もの間、専制政治に苦しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

先例

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

弁護士は容疑者の犯罪歴を調べました。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

十分に

Meaning

more than sufficiently; generously

Example

She was amply rewarded for her hard work.

彼女は努力の結果、十分に報われました。

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

予期する

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

イベントには大勢の人が来ると予想しています。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

兵器庫

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

軍隊は武器を安全な兵器庫に保管していた。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理する

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

看護師はすべての患者にワクチンを接種します。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明の，証明の必要のない明らかな真実

Meaning

Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof

Example

It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.

一生懸命働くことは自明であり、成功につながります。

A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

驚くべき

Meaning

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

Example

The magician performed an amazing trick.

マジシャンは驚くべきトリックを見せた。

C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物

Meaning

food or nourishment that sustains life

Example

Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.

果物と野菜は健康な体のための重要な食物です。

C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意する

Meaning

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position

Example

The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.

政府はついに抗議者の要求に応じた。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

車は道路の中央で急停車しました。

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

植林

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

植林は生物多様性を回復するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

頂点

Meaning

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒険家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

その冒険家は古代遺跡を探してジャングルの奥深くへ旅した。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。

B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

アクセス

Meaning

the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place

Example

Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.

学生は24時間いつでも図書館にアクセスできます。

C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

アザレアの花

Meaning

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

Example

The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.

春にはアザレアの花が咲いていました。

B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

評価

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

評価プロセスは公平性を確保します。

B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学問的

Meaning

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

Example

She has an outstanding academic record.

彼女は優れた学問的記録を持っています。

A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

生きている; 死んでいない; 生命とエネルギーに満ちている

Meaning

living; not dead; full of life and energy

Example

The old man is still alive and healthy.

その老人は今でも生きていて健康です。

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

適応機能

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物の適応機能は、冬に成長するのを助けます。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

素朴さ, 自然さ

Meaning

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

Example

Her artlessness made her beloved by all.

彼女のartlessnessは、彼女をみんなに愛される存在にした。

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

午後

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

私たちは午後にコーヒーを飲みに会いました。

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

手当

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

子供たちは家事の手伝いをすることで週刊手当を受け取ります。

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

愛情を込めて

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

彼女はおばあちゃんを愛情を込めて抱きしめました。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

制御不能

Meaning

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

Example

The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.

怒った群衆は判決が発表された後、制御不能で走り回った。

B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

受け入れ可能な

Meaning

able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable

Example

Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.

あなたの提案は委員会に受け入れ可能です。

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上昇する、支配的な

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

彼女は政治党の中で上昇するリーダーです。

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

驚くべき、衝撃的な、すばらしい

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔法使いの驚くべきトリックは観客を言葉を失わせました。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

親しみやすくて快適; 良い性格の; 親切

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

私の隣人はとても親しみやすく、いつも暖かく挨拶をします。

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。

C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

摩擦による皮膚または表面の擦り傷または摩耗

Meaning

a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction

Example

He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.

彼は転倒後、膝に軽い擦り傷を負いました。

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友情

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。

A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも

Meaning

in or to any place; wherever

Example

You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.

このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

火事の後、家の灰だけが残った。

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

適応

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

登山者は高い標高に適応するために時間が必要でした。

C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む

Meaning

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

Example

She has been ailing since last winter.

彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。

C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

Example

The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

隣で; 一緒に;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

彼女は公園で友達と一緒に歩いた。

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今日はとても快適な天気です。

B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

調整する

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

彼女は鏡を調整して道路をはっきり見えました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

アジアスズキ

Meaning

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

Example

Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.

アジアスズキは成長が早いため、養殖業で高く評価されています。

C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保護

Meaning

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Example

The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.

このプロジェクトは国連の庇護の下で実施されました。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分

Meaning

an accessory or supplementary part of something

Example

The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.

ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。

B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

権威

Meaning

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.

Example

Regional authority was emphasized.

地域の権限が強調されました。

C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

ほとんど

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

彼はほとんど電車を逃した。

A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使

Meaning

a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God

Example

She looked like an angel in her white dress.

彼女は白いドレスで天使のように見えた。

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

添付する

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

送信する前に、ドキュメントをメールに添付してください。

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける

Meaning

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

Example

She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.

彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

注意深く

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

彼女は先生の指示を注意深く聞いた。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

攻撃する

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

敵軍は夜明けに攻撃しました。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

その全能な嵐はその進路上のすべてを破壊しました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

オークション

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

アンティーク家具は先週末のオークションで売られました。

B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗

Meaning

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

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

貧血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医者は彼女の貧血状態のために鉄分補充剤を処方しました。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕する

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察は明日容疑者を逮捕する予定です。

C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

空色

Meaning

A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.

Example

The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.

澄んだ空は深い空色で塗られていました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

何でも

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

プロジェクトについて何でも聞いてください。

C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

アトリエ（アーティストやデザイナーのスタジオ）

Meaning

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

Example

The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.

画家は私たちを彼のアトリエに招待し、新しいコレクションを見せてくれました。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

女優は魅力的な演技をしました。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

魅力的に

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

その部屋は柔らかい照明と植物で魅力的に飾られていた。

C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

強欲

Meaning

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

His avarice led him to exploit his workers.

彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老いた

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

年老いた男は公園に座り、子供たちが遊ぶのを見ていた。

C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける

Meaning

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

Example

The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.

報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。

C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

Example

The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.

隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。

B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装した

Meaning

equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The bank was robbed by armed men.

銀行は武装した男たちに襲われた。

C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

前兆

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

Example

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。

C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

衣装

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.

Example

She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.

彼女は結婚式で伝統的な衣装を着ていた。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

先祖

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

彼女は家系図を調べて、先祖について学びました。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

無害な、痛みを和らげる

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

スピーカーの無害なコメントは論争を避けました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭壇

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎新婦は式の最中に祭壇の前に立っていました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

脇の下

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

彼は脇の下にデオドラントを塗った。

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

彼は環境保護の使徒となった。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

耳に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the ear or hearing.

Example

The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.

医者は患者の体温を確認するためにオーリキュラー温度計を使用しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。

C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

消化に関連する

Meaning

relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion

Example

The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.

医者は消化管の役割について説明しました。

C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

鋭敏さ

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Example

His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.

彼の知的な鋭敏さは彼を優れた科学者にしました。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。