B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

omnipotence

全能

Meaning

The quality of having unlimited power or authority.

Example

Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.

多くの宗教では神の全能は絶対的なものと説明されています。

C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

記憶

Meaning

Remembering past events or information

Example

His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.

彼の子供時代の記憶は鮮明だった。

C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格

Meaning

strict, precise, and exacting

Example

The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.

政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。

C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

ナマズ

Meaning

A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth

Example

The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.

漁師は川で長いひげのナマズを捕まえた。

B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

進化的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Example

The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.

種の進化的変化は魅力的です。

C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

等しい

Meaning

To consider as equal or equivalent.

Example

Many people equate wealth with success.

多くの人々は富と成功を同一視します。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

過度に偏った人物

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

職場で女性についての彼の発言の後、彼はショービニストとラベル付けされた。

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏睡状態の

Meaning

In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.

Example

The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.

その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。

C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

豊富さ

Meaning

the condition of being full or abundant

Example

The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.

庭園は春に花の豊富さを提供しました。

C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る

Meaning

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

Example

He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.

彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。

C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

変容

Meaning

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

Example

The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.

その企業が小さなスタートアップから世界的リーダーへと変容したのは驚くべきことだった。

C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning

complete freedom to act as one wishes

Example

The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

に

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

彼女は市場に行く。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭い心の、島に関連する

Meaning

Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.

Example

The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.

そのコミュニティは外部の人々に対する狭量な態度で批判されました。

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 /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮膚の外層

Meaning

the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin

Example

The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.

エピデルミスは有害な細菌から体を守ります。

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。

C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな

Meaning

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Example

There was scant evidence to support his claim.

彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。

B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

移行

Meaning

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Example

The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.

化石燃料から再生可能エネルギーへの移行は重要です。

C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する

Meaning

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

Example

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。

C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

全体的な, 包括的な, 包み込む

Meaning

Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.

Example

The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.

その本の大きなテーマは人間の回復力です。

C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

不器用

Meaning

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

Example

His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.

彼の不器用なコメントはディナーパーティーで皆を困らせた。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

気配りのある; 巧妙な;

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

Example

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

彼は彼女の感情を傷つけないように、気配りのある返答をした。

B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

鍛造する、偽造する

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

鍛冶屋は鉄から強力な剣を鍛えました。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。

B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

まず

Meaning

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

Example

Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.

まず、予算の問題に対処する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

理解不能

Meaning

Impossible or very difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.

教授の講義は速すぎて理解不能になった。

B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属

Meaning

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

Example

The ring was made of precious metal.

その指輪は貴金属でできていました。

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？

B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

達成する

Meaning

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

Example

She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になるという夢を達成するために一生懸命働いた。

A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

第四

Meaning

Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.

Example

He finished in fourth place in the race.

彼はレースで第四位になった。

B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐った; 悪い

Meaning

decayed; spoiled; bad

Example

The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.

リンゴは腐っていて、捨てるべきです。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。

A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

警備員; ガード

Meaning

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

Example

The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.

セキュリティガードは、ビルに入る前に全員のIDを確認しました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

埋め込む

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

ジャーナリストは軍事ユニットに埋め込まれていた。

B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

インシデント

Meaning

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

Example

The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.

警察は公園でのインシデントに迅速に対応しました。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

排除する

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

この新しいシステムは手動データ入力の必要性を排除します。

A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角

Meaning

the place where two edges or sides meet

Example

The store is just around the corner.

店はちょうど角のところにあります。

B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

存在

Meaning

The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.

Example

His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.

会議での彼の存在は、みんなを安心させました。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姉妹関係

Meaning

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

Example

The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.

フェミニスト運動は女性たちの間に強い姉妹関係の感覚を生み出しました。

B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

安い; 手頃な; 経済的

Meaning

not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly

Example

This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.

このレストランは学生のためにおいしくて安い食事を提供しています。

B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

幸福

Meaning

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

Example

The cows graze in the meadow every morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something

Example

The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直なことで生徒を叱りました。

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。

C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

付着

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

タイルがその位置に留まるためには強い付着が必要です。

C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的な

Meaning

Existing in or spreading through every part of something

Example

Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.

普遍的な技術は、日常生活の重要な部分となってきました。

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

回転; 回転運動; 自転

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

地球の回転は24時間かかります。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代

Meaning

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.

シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

ほとんど

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

彼はほとんど電車を逃した。

A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

はしご

Meaning

a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down

Example

He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.

彼は上の棚の本を取るためにはしごを登った。

C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

カンナ

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves

Example

The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.

明るいオレンジ色のカンナリリーが池の横に高く成長しました。

C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

帽子を脱ぐ（敬意の印として）

Meaning

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

Example

He doffed his hat as the procession passed.

彼は行列が通り過ぎるときに帽子を脱いだ。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。

C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること

Meaning

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

Example

His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.

彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

彼女はとても女性的な服装スタイルを持っています。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。

C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗読

Meaning

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

Example

Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.

彼女の朗読は競技会で観客を魅了しました。

C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

特に嫌われるもの

Meaning

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

Example

Grammar has always been his bete noire.

文法は常に彼のベットノワールでした。

C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

ジュート布

Meaning

a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping

Example

The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.

農家はジュート布袋に穀物を保管していました。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三部コピー

Meaning

A set of three identical copies of something.

Example

The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.

文書は公式用に三部コピーで準備されました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

学内

Meaning

Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.

Example

The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.

大学は毎学期、学内スポーツ競技を開催しています。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス

Meaning

an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations

Example

Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。

C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.

C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

ブレイズ

Meaning

To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.

Example

The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.

メカニックは壊れたパイプを溶接して漏れを修理しました。

C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

変換する

Meaning

to change in form, nature, or substance

Example

Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.

錬金術は鉛を金に変えることを目指していた。

B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

勇敢に

Meaning

in a way that shows courage and determination

Example

The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.

消防士は勇敢に燃えている建物に入った。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

不正侵入

Meaning

Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission

Example

The company detected an intrusion in its server.

会社はサーバーに侵入を検出しました。

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空間

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

宇宙探査は人類の知識を広げます。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー

Meaning

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

Example

Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.

アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

経験に基づくまたは実証的

Meaning

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Example

Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.

科学的な研究は実証的な証拠に依存しています。

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

キログラム

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

その米袋は五キログラムあります。

B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析

Meaning

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

Example

Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.

企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

恐ろしい; 悪い

Meaning

extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality

Example

The weather was terrible during our vacation.

私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。

C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

威圧的または挑戦的な

Meaning

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

Example

The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.

その仕事は威圧的に見えたが、彼女はそれを成功裏に終わらせた。

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

唯一

Meaning

without others; solely

Example

He is the only person who knows the secret.

彼はその秘密を知っている唯一の人です。

C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

魅惑的

Meaning

charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way

Example

She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.

彼女は魅惑的な笑顔を見せ、部屋の中の全員を魅了しました。

A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

白; 純粋

Meaning

of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure

Example

She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式に美しい白いドレスを着ていました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

愛好家

Meaning

A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.

Example

He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.

彼は芸術界で愛好家として退けられました、なぜなら正式な訓練が不足していたからです。

C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

連邦する

Meaning

to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance

Example

Several states federated to create a stronger union.

いくつかの州が強い連邦を作るために団結しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

ジンゴイスト

Meaning

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

Example

He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.

彼は自分の極端な意見のためにジンゴイストとレッテルを貼られた。

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城; 宮殿;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

中世の城は丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。

C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音楽院

Meaning

A school specializing in the study of music or drama.

Example

She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.

彼女はパリの音楽院でピアニストとして訓練を受けました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

要約する

Meaning

To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.

Example

The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.

導入部は記事の主なポイントを要約するべきです。

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; アシュラム

Meaning

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

Example

The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.

古代の修道院は丘の頂上に建てられました。

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

エコシステム

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

バランスの取れたエコシステムは、環境の持続可能性にとって重要です。

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。

B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

ローン

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Example

He took a loan to buy a new car.

彼は新しい車を買うためにローンを組みました。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

時系列

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

イベントは時系列でリストされました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

豊かで豊富で贅沢な、特に植物に関して

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

谷は緑豊かな畑で満たされていました。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

倫理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

彼は強い労働倫理を持っており、常に締め切りを守ります。

A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正な; 妥当な; 魅力的な

Meaning

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

Example

The judge made a fair decision in the case.

裁判官はその事件で公正な判断を下しました。

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

憲法に関する

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

憲法改革はシステム内で公正を確保します。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲

Meaning

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

Example

The workers applied mortar between the bricks.

作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

解体する

Meaning

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of

Example

Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.

作業員たちは来月古い橋を解体します。

B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

ノミネートする

Meaning

to propose someone for a position or award

Example

The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

委員会は彼女を賞にノミネートすることに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

社交辞令

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

彼らは会議が始まる前に社交辞令を交わした。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府は公共の場での喫煙禁止を発表した。

C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

オペラの台本

Meaning

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

Example

She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.

彼女はオペラの公演に行く前にリブレットを勉強しました。

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

産業化

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

産業化は世界経済を劇的に変えました。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

取るに足らない

Meaning

Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.

Example

She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.

彼女は取るに足らない苦情をすぐに却下しました。