C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

終末的

Meaning

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

Example

The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.

映画は核戦争後の終末的な未来を描いています。

C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

削除

Meaning

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

Example

He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.

彼は恥ずかしい記憶を心から消し去ることに成功しました。

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支援する

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

教育の取り組みを支援することは、児童労働を減らすのに役立ちます。

C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

土を耕す

Meaning

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

Example

The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.

農家は種を植える前に土をスカリファイしました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難

Meaning

a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

Example

The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.

怒った抗議者たちは建物の窓にレンガの破片を投げた。

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

スウェットシャツ

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

彼は公園でジョギングをするとき、灰色のスウェットシャツを着ていた。

C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占

Meaning

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Example

The company has a monopoly on electric car production.

その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

状況

Meaning

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

Example

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

通常の状況では、彼女はもう到着しているはずです。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

まき散らす

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

服が床に散らばっていた。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。

C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

効果的な

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

Example

The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.

ワクチンは感染を予防するのに非常に効果的であることが証明されました。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

記事

Meaning

a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal

Example

He wrote an article about climate change.

彼は気候変動に関する記事を書きました。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

世代

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族の木は何世代にもわたる。

C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根絶する

Meaning

to completely remove or destroy something unwanted

Example

The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.

政府は公務員の腐敗を根絶するためにプログラムを開始した。

C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者

Meaning

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

Example

The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.

プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。

C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

壊疽

Meaning

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.

Example

If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.

治療しなければ、傷は壊疽に至る可能性があります。

B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

溶ける

Meaning

to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually

Example

The ice melted in the sun.

氷は太陽の下で溶けました。

C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

出生に関連する

Meaning

Relating to birth or the place of birth.

Example

She returned to her natal village after many years.

彼女は何年も経った後、故郷の村に帰りました。

A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

かなり; やや; 完全に

Meaning

to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely

Example

The movie was quite interesting.

その映画はかなり面白かった。

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。

C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

進展

Meaning

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

Example

The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.

その会社はモバイル市場で重要な進展を遂げました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

乱れた

Meaning

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

Example

The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.

ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。

A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

自分自身

Meaning

used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject

Example

She prepared the meal all by herself.

彼女は一人で食事を作った。

B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

等価; 同等

Meaning

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result

Example

This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.

この金額は10ドルに相当します。

B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

喉; 気管; 首の前部

Meaning

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck

Example

He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.

彼は喉が痛くて、はっきりと話すことができませんでした。

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平ら; 均等; 水準

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

表面は完全に平らで滑らかでした。

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。

C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

暗黙の

Meaning

Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated

Example

Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.

彼らの相互理解は暗黙の合意に基づいていました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

引きつける

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.

広告は顧客を店に引き込むためにデザインされました。

A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要な

Meaning

most important; chief in size, extent, or importance

Example

The main reason for his success is hard work.

彼の成功の主な理由は、努力したことです。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

恥ずかしさ

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

彼女は間違いを犯した後、恥ずかしさで顔が赤くなった。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

2階には空いているアパートがあります。

C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

インデックス

Meaning

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

Example

Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.

発表後、株式市場のインデックスは急落しました。

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

枝

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

家系図の枝は家族のメンバー間の関係を示します。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

飲料水

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村人たちは飲用水へのアクセスがありませんでした。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

五十

Meaning

the number 50

Example

The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.

スタジアムは五万人を収容できます。

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

分散型

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。

C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning

an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others

Example

Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

不健康な; 健康に悪い

Meaning

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

Example

Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.

ファーストフードを食べ過ぎることは、あなたの体に不健康です。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。

C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない

Meaning

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

Example

The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.

革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

農薬

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

畑に撒かれた農薬は有害な昆虫を殺しました。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。

C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

葉のない; 裸

Meaning

without leaves; bare

Example

The leafless trees looked bare in winter.

冬には葉のない木々が裸に見えました。

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する

Meaning

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

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

子供が壁にペンキを塗った。

C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

恐怖で縮こまる

Meaning

to crouch down in fear

Example

The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.

子供は雷の間、ソファの後ろで恐怖で縮こまっていた。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

渇きを癒す

Meaning

To satisfy thirst or desire.

Example

She drank cold water to slake her thirst.

彼女は渇きを癒すために冷たい水を飲んだ。

C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

誇張した言葉

Meaning

using high-flown or pompous language

Example

The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.

その政治家の誇張したスピーチは群衆に印象を与えた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

自由な

Meaning

not restricted or confined; free

Example

The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.

アーティストは制限のない表現の自由を楽しんだ。

A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

重い

Meaning

having great weight; intense or severe

Example

The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.

重いスーツケースを階段で運ぶのは大変だった。

C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

抗えない

Meaning

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Example

She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.

彼女はジョークで笑いたいという抗えない衝動を感じた。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。

C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する

Meaning

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Example

The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。

B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

質感

Meaning

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

Example

The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.

その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

権限を与える

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

子供たちに権限を与えることは、社会的進歩につながる可能性があります。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

ライセンス

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。

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 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

資格証明書

Meaning

a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something

Example

She presented her credentials before starting the new job.

彼女は新しい仕事を始める前に資格証明書を提示しました。

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。

B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

些細な

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

彼は最も些細なことに腹を立てることがよくあります。

A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。

C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

遍在性

Meaning

The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

Example

The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.

スマートフォンの遍在性は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

類似性; 相似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

彼は鋭い鼻を持っており、遠くから物の匂いを嗅ぐことができる。

C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

カメやカニの背中を覆う硬い殻

Meaning

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

Example

The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.

カメは保護のためにカラパスに引っ込んだ。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的

Meaning

Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world

Example

The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.

森は超自然的な輝きで満たされていました。

B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

慰める

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

彼女は失った後、友達を慰めようとしました。

A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

未来

Meaning

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Example

Future projects depend on strategic planning.

未来のプロジェクトは戦略的な計画に依存しています。

A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

運転手

Meaning

a person who operates a motor vehicle

Example

The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.

タクシー運転手は忙しい街を通るすべての近道を知っていました。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低い男性の声

Meaning

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

Example

The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.

歌手のバリトンの声は観客に感銘を与えました。

A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

アルバム

Meaning

A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.

Example

She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.

彼女は美しい写真がいっぱいの旅行アルバムを見せてくれました。

C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

仮設キャンプ

Meaning

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

Example

The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.

登山者たちは山の斜面に仮設キャンプを設置した。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする

Meaning

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

Example

The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.

鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す

Meaning

to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact

Example

The scandal overshadowed his achievements.

スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。

C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑した

Meaning

Completely confused or bewildered.

Example

He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.

彼はその奇妙な質問を聞いた後、困惑しているように見えた。

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

ほこり

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

道路のほこりは都市部で主要な汚染物質です。

C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する

Meaning

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

Example

He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.

彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。

C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

プロアクティブリーダーシップ

Meaning

Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.

Example

Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.

プロアクティブリーダーシップは適時の意思決定を保証します。

C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

陰謀的で計略的、特に政治や自分のキャリアを進めるために倫理を無視する

Meaning

cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career

Example

The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.

その政治家はマキャヴェリアンな戦術で知られていた。

A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

食料品店

Meaning

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

Example

She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.

彼女は野菜と牛乳を買うために食料品店に行った。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市の中心部の人口密度は非常に高い。

A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

コンサート

Meaning

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.

Example

We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

私たちは昨晩コンサートに行き、ライブ音楽を楽しみました。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

ジェット機

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

ジェットは滑らかに離陸し、すぐに巡航高度に達しました。

C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

適合する

Meaning

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

Example

His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.

彼の行動はその機関の規則に適合していました。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning

to abandon or give up something or someone

Example

He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.

B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠

Meaning

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

Example

The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.

女王は戴冠式の際に素晴らしい王冠をかぶっていました。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

額

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

彼女は額の汗を拭った。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

山からの景色は本当に素晴らしかった。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

無視する

Meaning

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

Example

He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.

彼は会議中に自分のミスを無視しようとした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な

Meaning

Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.

Example

His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.

彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反対

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

新しい法律に対する反対は強かった。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。

C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

開始; 始まり

Meaning

the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition

Example

The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.

冬の開始は大雪をもたらしました。

C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

償却

Meaning

The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.

Example

The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.

アモチゼーションスケジュールは10年間の返済計画を示しました。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探査

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する理解を広げました。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

大通り

Meaning

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

Example

The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.

新しいショッピングモールは大通り沿いにあります。

B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

強盗する

Meaning

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

Example

The thief tried to rob the bank last night.

泥棒は昨晩銀行を強盗しようとしました。

C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning

Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.

Example

The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

溶かす

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

作業員は工場で鉱石から鉄を溶かして取り出します。

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

静けさ

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

墓の近くの空気は静けさで満ちていた。

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区は日曜礼拝のために集まりました。

A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

誰もいない

Meaning

not any; no one; not one

Example

None of the students passed the exam.

誰もその試験に合格しませんでした。

C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

困惑

Meaning

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Example

The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.

政治的な困惑は数ヶ月間解決なしで続きました。

C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

高い音できしむ音を立てる

Meaning

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

Example

The old door creaked as she opened it.

古いドアは彼女が開けるときにきしんだ。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

慰めようのない

Meaning

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Example

She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は慰めようのない状態でした。

A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

生産する

Meaning

to make, create, or manufacture something

Example

The factory produces cars.

工場は車を生産します。