B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

楽しませる

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

道化師はパーティーで子供たちを楽しませた。

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

気球乗り

Meaning

A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.

Example

The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.

気球乗りは巧みに気球を谷を越えて操縦しました。

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

その修正案は支持されませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋

Meaning

the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees

Example

The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.

木々は秋に美しく見え、カラフルな葉が落ちています。

B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

廃止する

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

政府は古い条約を廃止することを決定しました。

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

アーモンド

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

アーモンドは、タンパク質と良質な脂肪が豊富な健康的なスナックです。

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

テクノロジーが私たちの生活の質を向上させたと言うのは議論の余地がある。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的

Meaning

A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.

Example

His speech was driven by animus against the policy.

彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。

C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

厳粛なお願い

Meaning

a solemn urging or appeal

Example

The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.

神父は平和と団結のために厳粛なお願いをしました。

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。

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

後

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

映画の後にアイスクリームを食べに行った。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。

C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

養蜂業

Meaning

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

Example

Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.

養蜂業は農業において重要な役割を果たしており、受粉をサポートしています。

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。

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

虐待的 / 身体的または言葉での害を伴う

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

彼女は虐待的な上司のせいで仕事を辞めました。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

丘の上の古い修道院は毎年多くの観光客を引き寄せます。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

付属物

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

その家は、ガレージや庭を含むすべての付属物と一緒に売られました。

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。

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

上昇する

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

登山者たちは夜明けに山を登るでしょう。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影

Meaning

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

Example

The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.

子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人工の

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

人工システムは産業を変革しています。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

警戒すべき

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

若者の失業率は警戒すべきです。

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する

Meaning

to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim

Example

He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.

彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

Aeroplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。

C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

魅力

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

Example

The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.

美しい庭園が遠くから訪問者を魅了しました。

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

整列する

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

教育を世界標準に整列させることは重要です。

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

アリ

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

アリは自分のサイズの2倍のパンくずを運びました。

C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

対空砲

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

対空砲は軍事基地を守るために配置されました。

C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人間中心主義

Meaning

The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.

Example

Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.

人間中心主義はしばしば環境政策を形作る。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。

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。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

エージェント

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

不動産エージェントは私たちにいくつかの家を見せてくれました。

A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

リンゴ

Meaning

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh

Example

I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

私は毎朝、朝食にリンゴを食べます。

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

乾燥した

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

砂漠はその乾燥した気候で知られています。

B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助

Meaning

help or support, typically of a practical nature

Example

The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.

ボランティアは洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。

C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

アンペア

Meaning

A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.

Example

The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.

ワイヤーを流れる電流はアンペアで測定されます。

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

確信している；自信のある

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

彼女はすべてうまくいくと確信していた。

C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

鋭敏さ；深刻さ

Meaning

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

Example

Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.

彼女の鋭敏さは他の人が見逃した細部に気づかせた。

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

暗殺

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

反乱者たちは王を暗殺する計画を立てた。

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。

C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

拡張された、改善された、広げられた

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

新しいソフトウェアは拡張現実の機能を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

無神論的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.

Example

She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.

彼女は宗教的な儀式のない無神論的な家庭で育ちました。

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。

C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

反キリスト

Meaning

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

Example

Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.

一部の人々は未来に反キリストが現れることを恐れている。

C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅

Meaning

the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something

Example

The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.

地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自動化する

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

多くの企業は時間を節約するためにプロセスを自動化しています。

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

称賛の

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

教師はエッセイを読んだ後、称賛の意を込めてうなずいた。

B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品

Meaning

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.

ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自伝

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

彼女は自分の成功への道のりを綴った自伝を出版しました。

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。

B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

実際の

Meaning

real and existing, not just imagined or supposed

Example

The actual cost was higher than expected.

実際のコストは予想より高かった。

B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

Example

I awake every morning at six o'clock.

私は毎朝6時に目を覚ます。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

旅行中、天気はひどかった。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

待合室

Meaning

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

Example

The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.

ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。

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。

A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

到着; 到着の行為

Meaning

the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination

Example

The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.

列車の到着は2時間遅れました。

C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装備する

Meaning

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

Example

The knight was accoutred in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧で装備されていました。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。

A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

上に; 上方

Meaning

in or to a higher place; overhead

Example

The airplane flew above the clouds.

飛行機は雲の上を飛んでいました。

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

答える

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

彼女は電話が鳴ったら電話に出ます。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

アルミニウムは缶や飛行機の部品に使われます。

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

現れる

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

計画を立てないと問題が現れることがあります。

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。

C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

辛くて不快な

Meaning

having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste

Example

The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.

火事の辛くて不快な煙がみんなを咳き込ませた。

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人類学者

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

人類学者は部族コミュニティを研究するのに何年も費やしました。

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 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 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師

Meaning

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Example

The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.

村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

後援

Meaning

Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.

Example

The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.

会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。

B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

宿泊施設

Meaning

Lodging; room and board; places to stay.

Example

The students had proper accommodations.

学生たちは適切な宿泊施設を持っていた。

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

疑いの目で

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。

C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好的に

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

離婚は両者の間で友好的に解決されました。

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。

C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

難解

Meaning

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Example

The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.

哲学的議論の難解な性質は多くの人々を困惑させた。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション

Meaning

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Example

He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.

彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受領者

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

契約のアサイニーはすべての将来の義務に責任を負います。

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 受け入れ

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

彼女はハーバード大学に入学許可を得ました。

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

いつも通り

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

いつも通り、彼は会議に遅れて到着しました。

B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒険的な

Meaning

Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Example

They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.

彼らはカヤックやハイキングなどの冒険的な活動に参加しました。

C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの

Meaning

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

Example

His excuse was arrant nonsense.

彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

アフリカ系アメリカ人

Meaning

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

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

彼女は自分のアフリカ系アメリカ人としての誇りを持っています。

C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

私たちは夕食をとり、その後映画を見ました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自己否定

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

僧侶の生活は世俗的な快楽の完全な自己否定でした。

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。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。

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。

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

アンドロジナス

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

著者

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

その著者は、彼女のベストセラー小説を書くのに3年を費やしました。

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横断, 反対

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

倒れた木が道路を横断して、交通を妨げていた。

B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

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.