B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

ジャンクフードは食欲を不自然に増加させる。

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。

C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

予示する

Meaning

to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way

Example

The report adumbrates future economic challenges.

レポートは未来の経済的な課題を暗示している。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。

A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

活動

Meaning

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

Example

Productive activities drive progress.

生産的な活動は進展を促進します。

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

アンチロジー

Meaning

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

Example

The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.

政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。

B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

不利な; 有害な; 否定的な

Meaning

harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative

Example

The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.

厳しい天候条件がイベントを中止させました。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行動; アクション

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するために行動を起こす必要があります。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓供述書

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

証人は裁判所にアフィダビットを提出しました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診

Meaning

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

Example

The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.

医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。

C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける

Meaning

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

Example

The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.

報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。

C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

反キリスト

Meaning

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

Example

Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.

一部の人々は未来に反キリストが現れることを恐れている。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

利点; 利益

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

大学の学位を持っていることは、就職市場で有利になります。

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。

C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公然と宣言する

Meaning

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

Example

He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.

彼はためらうことなく、彼の忠誠心をその活動に公然と誓った。

C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

進行中

Meaning

In progress; happening or being prepared.

Example

There are several new projects afoot in the company.

会社にはいくつかの新しいプロジェクトが進行中です。

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。

C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

愛想の良い

Meaning

friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner

Example

He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.

彼はとても愛想の良いホストで、誰もが彼のパーティーで快適に感じます。

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

アステロイド

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

小惑星帯は火星と木星の軌道の間にあります。

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

行政改革は効率を向上させます。

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。

B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

添付された

Meaning

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

Example

The file is attached to the email.

ファイルはメールに添付されています。

C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

不純物

Meaning

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

Example

The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.

実験室はミルクのサンプルに不純物を発見しました。

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自動化

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

自動化は生産効率を高め、誤りを減らします。

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

丘の上の古い修道院は毎年多くの観光客を引き寄せます。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。

C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型

Meaning

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

Example

The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.

ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対

Meaning

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

Example

The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.

奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。

A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

積極的

Meaning

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.

Example

Active participation in education is vital for progress.

教育における積極的な参加は進歩にとって重要です。

C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning

to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing

Example

He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.

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。

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拝 / 深い愛

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

ファンは歌手に対して自分の愛情を示した。

C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

並んで

Meaning

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

Example

The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.

兵士たちは通りを二人並んで行進した。

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

したがって; このように; 状況に応じて

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

天気が悪かったので、イベントはそのようにキャンセルされました。

C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning

A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.

Example

Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙な; 技巧的; ずるい

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

彼女は本当の質問を避ける巧妙な答えを出しました。

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。

A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

リンゴ

Meaning

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh

Example

I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

私は毎朝、朝食にリンゴを食べます。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上昇する、支配的な

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

彼女は政治党の中で上昇するリーダーです。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

女優は魅力的な演技をしました。

C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍

Meaning

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

Example

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。

B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自動

Meaning

working by itself without direct human control

Example

This car has an automatic transmission.

この車には自動変速機があります。

B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拝する

Meaning

to love deeply and respect highly

Example

She adores her little sister.

彼女は小さな妹をとても愛しています。

B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学問的

Meaning

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

Example

She has an outstanding academic record.

彼女は優れた学問的記録を持っています。

B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

助ける

Meaning

to help or support someone in doing something

Example

The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.

看護師は手術中に医者をアシストします。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

類推

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

先生はエッセイの構造を説明するために木の類推を使いました。

A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

能力; スキル

Meaning

the power or skill to do something; capacity

Example

She has the ability to solve complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決する能力を持っています。

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

養子の

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

彼女は愛情深い養子の家族で育った。

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

援助; 支援

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトで援助を提供しました。

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

本物らしく

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

彼女は自分の経験について本物らしく話す。

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。

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

拡張現実、仮想と現実世界の融合

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

拡張現実がゲームを変えました。

C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の

Meaning

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

Example

His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.

彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

告発

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

彼に対する告発は虚偽であることが証明された。

C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

Example

Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.

C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む

Meaning

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

Example

She has been ailing since last winter.

彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。

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。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

注意深い; 用心深い; 観察力のある

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

注意深い学生は、教師が言ったすべての言葉に注意深く耳を傾けました。

C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

後援

Meaning

Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.

Example

The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.

会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

発表

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校長は新しいスケジュールについて重要な発表をしました。

B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

調整する

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

彼女は鏡を調整して道路をはっきり見えました。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。

C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

辛辣さ

Meaning

bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste

Example

The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.

彼の発言の辛辣さは、みんなを静かにさせた。

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

解放する

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧師は彼を罪から解放した。

C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する

Meaning

to regard with disgust and hatred

Example

She abhors cruelty to animals.

彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。

C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

アソナンス

Meaning

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

Example

The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.

その詩は音楽的なリズムを生み出すアソナンスの言葉で満ちています。

C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

中傷

Meaning

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

Example

He cast an aspersion on her character.

彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

遠く

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

彼は騒がしい群衆から離れました。

C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁定機関

Meaning

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

Example

The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.

裁定機関はケースについて審議した。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

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

土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。

C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失

Meaning

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

Example

The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.

その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。

C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.

医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。

C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal

Example

His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.

彼の異常な行動は会議で誰もが驚かせた。

C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

無定形

Meaning

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

Example

The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.

その計画は無定形のままで、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。

B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

実際の

Meaning

real and existing, not just imagined or supposed

Example

The actual cost was higher than expected.

実際のコストは予想より高かった。

C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

アトマイザー

Meaning

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

Example

She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.

彼女は香水を均等に塗るためにアトマイザーを使いました。

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

エイリアン

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望遠鏡はエイリアンの信号を検出することができます。

C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく

Meaning

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

Example

The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.

そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。

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 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。

C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

凝集する

Meaning

To collect or form into a mass or group.

Example

The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.

埃の粒子がより大きな塊に集まり始めました。

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？

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

飛行機は滑走路からスムーズに離陸しました。

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

加速度

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

車は高速道路に入るときに急な加速度を示した。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

力強い女性

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

彼女は競技でアマゾンのように戦った。

C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い

Meaning

Favorable or bringing good luck and success

Example

The wedding was held on an auspicious day.

結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

錬金術

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世の科学者たちは命を錬金術に捧げました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

アッベッサ (修道院の女性院長)

Meaning

the woman in charge of a convent of nuns

Example

The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.

アッベッサは修道院に訪問者を迎えました。

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横断, 反対

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

倒れた木が道路を横断して、交通を妨げていた。

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友情

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。