B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

卑劣

Meaning

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

Example

They lived in abject poverty.

彼らは卑劣な貧困の中で生きていました。

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

補助的

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

病院には緊急時用の補助電力発電機があります。

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。

C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

修道院長

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

アボットは修道院に訪れた訪問者を歓迎しました。

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

驚くべき

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

その驚くべき発見は、私たちが宇宙を見る方法を変えました。

C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

アクチュアリール

Meaning

Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.

その会社は保険料を設定するためにアクチュアリール報告書に依存していた。

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。

C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う

Meaning

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

Example

She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.

彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド

Meaning

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

Example

Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.

会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律

Meaning

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

Example

Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.

自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。

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。

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

驚き

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

彼女は魔法使いを驚きの目で見つめた。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

エージェンシー; 代理店のオフィス

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンの旅行代理店で働いています。

C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

増加または拡張

Meaning

Increasing quantity, power or performance.

Example

The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.

その会社は労働力の増強に投資しました。

B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

受け入れ

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

賞を受け入れる彼女は拍手で迎えられました。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

アドバイザー

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

彼は銀行で金融アドバイザーとして働いています。

B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

認識

Meaning

Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.

Example

Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.

蝶を救うために認識を広めることが重要です。

C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持続的な

Meaning

lasting for a long time; enduring

Example

She had an abiding love for her hometown.

彼女は故郷への持続的な愛を持っていました。

C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

アリストクラティック; 上流階級の

Meaning

noble; having the manners of the upper class

Example

She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

彼女はアリストクラティックな態度を持っていて、尊敬を集めていた。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸収する

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

スポンジは水をすべて吸収しました。

C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点

Meaning

the highest point of achievement or excellence

Example

Winning the award was the acme of his career.

賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳の外側部分

Meaning

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。

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。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象は複雑な考えを簡単な形で表現することを可能にします。

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning

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

Example

They voted against the proposal.

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

ワシの巣

Meaning

An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.

Example

The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.

鷲は崖の上にあるその巣の近くに誇らしげに止まった。

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

和らげる

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

教師は試験前に生徒たちの恐怖を和らげようとしました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。

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。

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。

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

彼は彼女の批判を個人的な侮辱と受け止めた。

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。

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

天文学的な価格はその排他性を反映しています。

C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

なだめる / 満たす

Meaning

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

Example

The manager tried to appease the angry customer.

マネージャーは怒っている顧客をなだめようとしました。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性の

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

レモンはとても酸っぱい味がする。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

暗殺

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

大統領の暗殺は国全体を驚かせた。

C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

Example

The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

許可する

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

先生はクラスで電話を許可しませんでした。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技術的進歩は未来を形作る。

B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型

Meaning

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

Example

The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.

医者はそれが病気の非典型的なケースだと言いました。

C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

増加させる

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

会社は労働力を増加させる計画を立てています。

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。

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。

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

近づく / 解決する

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

教師は学生に近づいて助けを申し出た。

C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

樹木のような

Meaning

having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like

Example

The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.

サンゴは、小さな森に似た樹木のような形をしていた。

C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守

Meaning

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

Example

Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.

規則を守ることが委員会に印象を与えました。

A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

注意

Meaning

the act of focusing on something or someone

Example

The teacher asked for the students' attention.

先生は学生の注意を求めました。

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 əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。

C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。

C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟練

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Example

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

彼女は複雑な数学の問題を解決するのが得意です。

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

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

この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。

C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

Example

The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.

その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。

B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

野心的

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring

Example

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

彼女は野心的で、目標を達成するために一生懸命働いています。

B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

受け入れられた

Meaning

Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.

Example

The accepted terms were discussed in detail.

受け入れられた条件は詳細に議論されました。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。

C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

乱視

Meaning

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

Example

She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.

彼女は乱視を矯正するために眼鏡をかけています。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

誰でも

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

誰でもクラブに参加できます。

B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学ぶことに決めました。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。

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。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。

A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

アパートメント

Meaning

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

Example

She rented an apartment in the city center.

彼女は市の中心にアパートメントを借りました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲

Meaning

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

Example

The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.

ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

アルカリ性物質

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

石鹸にはアルカリ性物質が含まれており、油を取り除くのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

オート

Meaning

A motor vehicle, especially a car.

Example

He drove his auto to the market.

彼はオートで市場に行きました。

C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂

Meaning

An upward slope or incline on the ground.

Example

The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.

登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。

A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

一人

Meaning

having no one else present; on one's own

Example

She prefers to live alone in her apartment.

彼女はアパートで一人で暮らすのを好む。

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。

A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

狙う

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

彼はゴールに向かってボールを狙った。

C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸収性のある

Meaning

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

Example

This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.

このタオルはとても吸収性が高く、すぐ乾きます。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。

C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

確認

Meaning

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

Example

Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.

自己肯定の毎日の確認は自信を高めます。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止する；中絶する

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、パイロットは任務を中止した。

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

拡大する

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

政治家は誇張された主張を通じて自分を拡大しようとした。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。

C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー

Meaning

A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.

アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。

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 /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

優位, 支配

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

その会社は革新を通じて市場で優位を獲得しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。

A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

魅力的

Meaning

pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest

Example

The garden looks very attractive in spring.

春には庭がとても魅力的に見えます。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

そのオートクラットは鉄の拳で国を支配していました。

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。

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。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

アラム

Meaning

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

Example

Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.

アラムの葉はインディア料理でよく使われます。

A2 noun /æd/

ad

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

会社はスマートフォンの新しい広告を公開しました。

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

待ち伏せする

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

兵士たちは夜明けに敵を待ち伏せする計画を立てた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極

Meaning

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

Example

The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.

バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。

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。

C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動

Meaning

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

Example

Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.

これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

と

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

彼女はリンゴとオレンジを買いました。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建築家

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建築家は現代的なオフィスビルを設計しました。

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

レモンにはクエン酸が含まれています。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意する

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

私たちは皆、その計画が素晴らしいことに同意しています。

C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。

C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

疑わしい

Meaning

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

Example

The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.

彼が村を救ったという話は、おそらく疑わしい。

C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

Example

The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。

A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

契約

Meaning

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

Example

Agreements strengthen partnerships.

契約はパートナーシップを強化します。

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

宿題について質問してもいいですか？

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。