A1 adverb /æz/

As

ように; だから; その時に

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

年を取ると、より賢くなります。

C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

制約された、無理に作られた

Meaning

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

Example

He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.

彼は気まずい会議で強制的な笑顔を見せた。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

線形

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

アーティストは彼の絵に線形透視を使用しました。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。

C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。

C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚偽の

Meaning

Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.

Example

His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.

彼の主張は虚偽の理由に基づいていた。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

論争; 意見の対立

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

新しい政策は市民の間で大きな論争を引き起こしました。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整える / 一種の木

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

彼はゲストが到着する前に部屋を整えました。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

異常に

Meaning

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

Example

It was unusually cold for this time of year.

この時期にしては異常に寒かった。

C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

空中に漂う

Meaning

to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze

Example

The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.

新鮮なパンの香りがキッチンを漂ってきた。

C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置

Meaning

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

Example

The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.

二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

爆撃機

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

爆撃機部隊は夜明けに都市の上を飛んだ。

C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

未熟

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

未熟なインターンは最初の日にいくつかの間違いをしました。

C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符

Meaning

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

Example

Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.

ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。

A1 noun /roʊd/

road

道路

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

私たちは村に向かってその道路を運転していました。

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

のこぎりで切る

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

大工は木を切って小さな部分に分けます。

C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物

Meaning

Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health

Example

Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.

冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。

C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告

Meaning

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

Example

The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.

神父は不正行為に対する警告を与えた。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

オリエンテーション

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

会社はすべての新しい従業員にオリエンテーションを提供します。

A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

興奮した

Meaning

very enthusiastic and eager about something

Example

The children were excited to open their presents.

子供たちはプレゼントを開けるのを楽しみにして興奮していました。

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

歴史的

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危険にさらす

Meaning

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Example

Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.

森林伐採は多くの動物の種を危険にさらす可能性があります。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。

C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認

Meaning

the official proving of a will in a court of law

Example

The family had to go through probate after his death.

家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。

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。

C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず

Meaning

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

Example

There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.

洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差

Meaning

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

Example

Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.

天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

転がる

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

彼らは田舎の転がる丘を通り抜けました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

訂正不可能な

Meaning

incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed

Example

He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.

彼は決して希望を失わない訂正不可能な楽観主義者です。

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。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

幸せ

Meaning

to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space

Example

The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;

Meaning

not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity

Example

The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.

保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。

A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

にもかかわらず

Meaning

Without being affected by; in spite of.

Example

He continued his work despite the difficulties.

困難にもかかわらず、彼は仕事を続けました。

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

三分の二

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

学生の三分の二が試験に合格しました。

A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

完全に

Meaning

completely; entirely; absolutely

Example

I totally agree with your opinion.

私はあなたの意見に完全に同意します。

C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

不機嫌な人

Meaning

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way

Example

He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.

彼は朝、コーヒーの前にいつもグラウチだ。

A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

輸送

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.

効率的な輸送システムは移動時間を短縮します。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

広報女性

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

その会社の広報女性は新製品を発表した。

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

いつでも

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

困ったら、いつでも私に電話してください。

C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

浪費家

Meaning

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

Example

The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.

浪費家の息子は、遺産を浪費した後、家に帰りました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

旅行または祝賀

Meaning

A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.

Example

The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.

会社はジャーナリストのために新しいリゾートを宣伝するための旅行を組織しました。

C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴

Meaning

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

Example

The sink was clogged with food waste.

シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

スラブ

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

作業員たちは基礎のためにコンクリートのスラブを敷きました。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

面白い; おかしい; 楽しい

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

子供たちはピエロのパフォーマンスがとても面白いと感じました。

A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

ベンチ

Meaning

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

Example

The students sat on the bench.

学生たちはベンチに座った。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

戦闘機

Meaning

a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights

Example

The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.

戦闘機は軍事パレードの間に私たちの頭上を飛びました。

B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守衛; 飼育係;

Meaning

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

Example

The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.

動物園のキーパーは毎朝8時に動物たちに餌を与えていました。

C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

強制する

Meaning

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

Example

The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.

マネージャーはチームに残業させようとしました。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。

A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

洪水

Meaning

an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits

Example

The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.

激しい雨が村に洪水を引き起こした。

C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦の束

Meaning

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

Example

The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.

農夫は肩に小麦の束を運んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

キオスク

Meaning

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

Example

She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.

彼女は駅の近くのキオスクで水のボトルを買いました。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

希望に満ちた

Meaning

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic

Example

He remained hopeful despite the challenges.

彼は挑戦にもかかわらず希望を持ち続けました。

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。

B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

レビュー

Meaning

to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation

Example

I need to review my notes before the exam.

試験前にノートをレビューする必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

急いだ; 慌ただしい

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

怒っているときに急いだ決定をしないでください。

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

塩辛い

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

塩辛い海水が彼女を渇かせた。

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。

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

ラック

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。

C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

乏しい

Meaning

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

Example

They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.

彼らは旅行中、乏しい配給で生き延びました。

C1 noun /væt/

vat

大きな容器

Meaning

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

Example

The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.

作業員たちは新しく絞ったぶどうジュースを大きな容器に入れました。

C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード

Meaning

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

Example

Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.

マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。

B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王権

Meaning

The position, dignity, or authority of a king.

Example

The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.

王の顧問たちはしばしば彼に王権の責任を思い出させました。

C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

プランテンツリーの髄

Meaning

the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.

プランテンツリーの髄は、伝統的なベンガル料理で一般的に使用されます。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

長い時間の

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

彼らは大学で出会った長い時間の友達です。

B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

鈍い、率直な

Meaning

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

Example

Her blunt remarks offended some people.

彼女の率直な言葉は何人かの人々を傷つけた。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

日光

Meaning

Direct light from the sun.

Example

Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.

日光は海洋の深海には届かない。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。

C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

隠者

Meaning

A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.

Example

The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.

その老人は山の中で隠者として暮らしていた。

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。

C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

幸福

Meaning

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

Example

She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.

彼女は会話の中での幸福と明るい性格で知られていました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

通訳者; 翻訳者;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国際会議は、スピーチをリアルタイムで翻訳するためにプロの通訳者を雇いました。

A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

設立する

Meaning

to establish or create something; to discover

Example

They founded the company in 1995.

彼らは1995年に会社を設立しました。

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。

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。

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。

B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

ビザ

Meaning

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

Example

She applied for a visa to study abroad.

彼女は留学するためにビザを申請しました。

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。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

二次的

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

安全は私たちの最優先事項であり、速度は二次的なものです。

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

育てる

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

そのプログラムは若い学生たちに創造力を促進することを目的としています。

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。

C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

集計; 記録; スコア

Meaning

a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total

Example

Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.

今月読んだ本の数を集計してください。

C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

現状

Meaning

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

Example

He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.

彼は職場で現状を維持したかった。

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

干渉

Meaning

the action of interfering with something

Example

The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.

近くの電子機器からの干渉で、ラジオ信号が途絶えました。

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。

B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

不明確

Meaning

Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.

Example

The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.

詩の意味はほとんどの読者には不明確でした。

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

驚くべき方法で

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

彼女はコンペティションで驚くべき成果を上げました。

C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累積的な

Meaning

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

Example

The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.

ストレスの累積的な影響は健康に害を与える可能性があります。

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 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。

A1 verb /rʌn/

run

走る

Meaning

to move quickly on foot; to operate or function

Example

I run every morning for exercise.

私は毎朝運動のために走ります。

C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者

Meaning

a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study

Example

The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.

学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

ゲイ

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

彼は大学でゲイであることをカミングアウトした。

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

仲間

Meaning

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

Example

He is a fellow student in my class.

彼は私のクラスの仲間です。

C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

シンクロニシティ

Meaning

The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.

Example

The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.

彼らの思考のシンクロニシティは皆を驚かせました。

命名する

Meaning

to give a name or designation to something

Example

The currency was denominated in dollars.

その通貨はドルで denominated されました。