B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

足首

Meaning

the joint connecting the foot with the leg

Example

He twisted his ankle while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに足首を捻った。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

守ることができる / 正当化できる

Meaning

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

Example

Her decision was legally defensible.

彼女の決定は法的に守ることができた。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

誓約させる

Meaning

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

Example

The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.

証人は法廷で真実を話すように命じられた。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓石

Meaning

A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.

Example

The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.

その墓石には彼女の名前が美しく彫られていた。

C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回, 言明撤回

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

Example

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

新聞は虚偽の報告の撤回を発表しました。

B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首

Meaning

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

Example

He wore a watch on his wrist.

彼は手首に時計をしていた。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた

Meaning

made of or resembling oak wood

Example

The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.

村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。

C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

アサフェティダ

Meaning

a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking

Example

A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.

アサフェティダを少し加えると、レンズ豆カレーに独特の風味が加わります。

C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

寝たきり

Meaning

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

Example

The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.

高齢の男性は数ヶ月間寝たきりになっています。

C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌

Meaning

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

Example

The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.

コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。

C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

ぬるい

Meaning

only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

Example

The tea was tepid and unappetizing.

お茶はぬるくて、あまり食欲をそそらなかった。

C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

障害

Meaning

Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.

Example

There was an obstruction on the railway track.

鉄道の線路に障害がありました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教

Meaning

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

Example

Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.

古代ギリシャ人はポリシズムを実践し、ゼウスやアテナのような神々を崇拝していました。

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

農学者

Meaning

A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.

Example

The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.

農学者は、米の収穫量を改善するための新しい方法を提案しました。

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

ペンダント

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

Example

She wore a silver pendant around her neck.

彼女は首に銀のペンダントをつけていました。

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

推論

Meaning

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.

Example

Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.

科学者たちは実験データに基づいて推論を行います。

C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

積極的貯蓄

Meaning

Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs

Example

Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.

プロアクティブセービングは老後の財政的安定を確保します。

C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

アルト (成人の歌声)

Meaning

the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor

Example

She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.

彼女は合唱団でアルトパートを美しく歌いました。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

姪

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

Example

He showed manly courage during the crisis.

危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。

C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

全会一致

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

委員会は新しい方針について全会一致に達しました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

先見の明がない

Meaning

Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.

Example

His improvident habits left him with no savings.

彼の先見の明がない習慣は、貯金がないまま彼を残した。

B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

経済学者

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in economics.

Example

The economist predicted a rise in inflation.

経済学者はインフレの上昇を予測しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

無気力

Meaning

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

Example

After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.

長いハイキングの後、彼は無気力でやる気が出なかった。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

耐えられない

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

工事現場の騒音は耐えられないほどひどかった。

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天気の状況は一日中変動します。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

紙を破らないように気をつけてください。

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移住する

Meaning

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

He immigrated to Canada five years ago.

彼は5年前にカナダに移住しました。

C2 /laɪð/

lithe

しなやかで優雅

Meaning

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

Example

The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.

しなやかなダンサーはその優雅な回転で観客を魅了しました。

C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 大虐殺

Meaning

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

Example

The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.

平和条約はさらなる流血を防ぐために署名されました。

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。

C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話

Meaning

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

Example

The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.

友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

監督者

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

スーパーバイザーは各従業員の進捗を確認しました。

B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

壮大; 素晴らしい; 優れた;

Meaning

impressive; magnificent; excellent;

Example

The grand palace impressed all the visitors.

その壮大な宮殿は全ての訪問者を感動させました。

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自律的に

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

ロボットは人間の介入なしで自律的に動作できます。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

Example

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。

C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

にじみ出る

Meaning

to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores

Example

Blood began to ooze from the small cut.

血が小さな切り傷からにじみ出た。

C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

尻; お尻; 背中の下部

Meaning

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

Example

The horse injured its rump during the fall.

その馬は転倒した際にお尻を痛めました。

C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化する

Meaning

to make or become liquid

Example

The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.

熱は数分でバターを液体に変えるでしょう。

A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

少ない

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

Example

She spends less money than her brother.

彼女は兄よりお金を使うのが少ない。

C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和

Meaning

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

Example

Attunement to emotions improves relationships.

感情への調和は関係を改善する。

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

パイナップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

彼女はフルーツサラダに新鮮なパイナップルを加えた。

B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船

Meaning

A ship or large boat.

Example

The vessel carried critical supplies.

その船は重要な物資を運んだ。

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。

A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

足

Meaning

the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking

Example

She hurt her foot while running.

彼女は走っている間に足を怪我しました。

B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

汚染された

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

汚染された空気は深刻な健康問題を引き起こします。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼稚園

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

彼女は子供を小学校に備えて幼稚園に入学させました。

B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

弓

Meaning

a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood

Example

The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.

射手は弓を引いて、ターゲットを狙った。

B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破壊的な, 不安定にする

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

森林伐採は野生動物に破壊的な影響を与えます。

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 /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。

B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

執着

Meaning

An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Example

His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.

成功への執着が彼を昼夜働かせた。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

ノマド

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

砂漠はかつて動物を飼うことで生きていたノマドの家だった。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

adroitness

巧みさ

Meaning

Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.

Example

His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.

彼の交渉での巧みさが契約を成立させた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

賠償

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

政府は紛争の被害者に賠償を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの

Meaning

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.

彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。

C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

誠実な

Meaning

Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.

Example

She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.

彼女はその日の出来事について誠実な説明をしました。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失敗

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

プロジェクトの失敗は、計画とコミュニケーションの不備によるものでした。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不均一; 凹凸のある

Meaning

not level or smooth; not regular or consistent

Example

The road was uneven and full of potholes.

その道は不均一で、穴だらけだった。

C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

合流

Meaning

An act or process of merging.

Example

The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.

異なる文化からのアイデアの合流は、豊かな議論を生み出しました。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西洋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

Example

She loves western music and culture.

彼女は西洋の音楽と文化が大好きです。

C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning

a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader

Example

The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.

C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

Example

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。

C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning

To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.

Example

The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.

C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.

Example

The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校は彼らの規則と方針を遵守することを期待しています。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

データベース

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

会社の顧客情報は安全なデータベースに保存されています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

寛容な

Meaning

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Example

The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.

寛容な母は子供を遅くまで起きていることを許しました。

C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい

Meaning

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

Example

She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.

彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。

A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

Meaning

To repair or make something work again.

Example

The mechanic fixed the broken car.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

疲れさせる; 退屈で疲れる

Meaning

causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting

Example

The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.

その疲れさせる旅行は12時間かかりました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不変の; 一定の; 常に同じ

Meaning

never changing; constant; always the same

Example

His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.

彼の不変のルーチンには、朝の運動とコーヒーが含まれています。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

数えきれない; 無限の

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星があります。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。

C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した

Meaning

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

Example

She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

徹底的な, 詳細な

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

そのレポートは徹底的で、十分に調査されていました。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最終的に

Meaning

in the end, after everything else

Example

Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.

最終的に、私たちはプロジェクトを進めることに決めました。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

荷物; 所持品;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

教義を押し付ける

Meaning

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

Example

The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.

その政権は宣伝を通じて若者を洗脳しようとした。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。

C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

Example

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。

C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

メリトクラシー

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

真のメリトクラシーでは、最も有能な人々がリーダーシップの地位に上がります。

A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

明らかに

Meaning

in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly

Example

Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.

もちろん、彼は指示を読まなかった。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

クローゼット

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

彼女は冬のコートをドアの近くのクローゼットに保管しています。

C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした

Meaning

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Example

She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.

彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

借りがある

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

私は両親の支援のおかげで成功しました。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

暗記する

Meaning

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

Example

Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.

学生は試験のために重要な公式を覚える必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

雑種犬

Meaning

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.

Example

The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.

その野良犬は友好的な雑種犬だった。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

採掘

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

この地域での採掘は近年増加しています。

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

知る

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

私はこの質問の答えを知っています。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病

Meaning

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The dog was vaccinated against rabies.

犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。

C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

繊細な装飾細工、通常は金または銀で作られた

Meaning

delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver

Example

The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.

ネックレスは複雑な金のフィリグリーで飾られていました。

C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為

Meaning

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

Example

The election was full of political skullduggery.

選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

エッセンス

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

彼女は優雅さのエッセンスです。

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分ける

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

ケーキを8つに分けてください。

A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

速く; 急速に

Meaning

at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly

Example

He quickly finished his homework.

彼はすぐに宿題を終えました。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。

C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

貨幣学者

Meaning

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

Example

The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.

貨幣学者は展示会で彼の希少なコインコレクションを展示しました

A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

Example

The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.

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 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。

C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸気のような; 曖昧な

Meaning

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

Example

The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.

朝の空気は蒸気のような霧で満たされていました。