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B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
車は道路の中央で急停車しました。
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自律的に
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
ロボットは人間の介入なしで自律的に動作できます。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

承認 / 賞賛
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

手頃な
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

アーカイブズ
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
彼女は家族の歴史を調べるために国立アーカイブズを訪れました。
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。
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。
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

人工知能
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
人工知能はスマートチュータリングを通じて教育を革新しています。
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

恥ずかしい
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
彼は自分の悪い成績に恥ずかしさを感じていた。
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
火事の後、家の灰だけが残った。
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
彼は腹部の痛みを訴えました。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

アルト (成人の歌声)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
彼女は合唱団でアルトパートを美しく歌いました。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

俳優
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
その有名なアクターは、新しい映画での演技で賞を受賞しました。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
その全能な嵐はその進路上のすべてを破壊しました。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
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 əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

注釈を加える
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
先生は学生に詩を解釈して注釈をつけるように頼みました。
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。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

摩擦で擦り減らす
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
ザ・ラフクロスは皮膚を簡単に擦ります。
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。
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 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

神々しい
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
焼きたてのパンの香りはまさに神々しいものでした。
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

アクティベーション
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
システムのアクティベーションは予想よりも時間がかかりました。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

割り当て
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育のための予算の割り当ては増加しなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
水素の原子構造は最も単純です。
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。
B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

提携
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
彼の会社との提携は10年間続いた。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。
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 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

成金
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

蓄積する
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
毎月、貯金口座に利子が蓄積されます。
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 /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

両利き
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
両利きであることはスポーツで有利です。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

アザレアの花
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
春にはアザレアの花が咲いていました。
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集める
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
学生たちは会議のためにホールに集まりました。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
果物と野菜は健康な体のための重要な食物です。
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

養子を迎える
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
彼らは孤児院から子供を養子にすることに決めました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

航空会社
Meaning
A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.
Example
The airline announced a discount on international tickets.
その航空会社は国際線チケットの割引を発表しました。
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

鋭さ
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
彼のビジネス鋭さは会社の急成長を助けた。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

悪影響
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
プラスチックの使用は環境に悪影響を与える。
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

アフリカの
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
彼女は大学でアフリカの文化を学びました。
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 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
手術後、患者は激しい痛みを感じました。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

到着; 到着の行為
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
列車の到着は2時間遅れました。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

別々に; お互いに遠く; ピースに
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
2つの建物はお互いに遠く離れています。
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命する
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
ボードは新しいディレクターを任命します。
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。
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。
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

一時的な保留
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
そのプロジェクトは資金が利用可能になるまで保留されていました。
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

車
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
彼は先週、新しい車を買いました。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

アルコーブ
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
彼女は窓の近くのアルコーブに読書用の椅子を置きました。
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。
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。
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

獲得, 取得
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
会社の獲得戦略は成長を促進しました。
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

怖がっている
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
彼女は静かにうなずいた。
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

明らか
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
それがすぐに明らかになった、彼が真実を話していないことが。
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
彼の富は世界中を旅することを可能にしました。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

利他主義、他者の幸福に対する無私の配慮
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
彼の利他主義は他の人々にボランティアをするように促した。
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

謝罪する
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
彼は会議に遅れたことを謝罪しました。
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老いた
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
年老いた男は公園に座り、子供たちが遊ぶのを見ていた。
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。
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

エアコン
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
外が暑すぎたので、エアコンをつけました。
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

逸脱, 異常, 偏差
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
科学者はデータを逸脱と見なした。
A1 verb /æd/

add

追加する
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
コーヒーに砂糖を加えてください。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

惹かれた
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
彼女は留学するという考えに惹かれた。
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。
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
教師は学生の進捗を評価しました。
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

余裕がある
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
今、新しい車を買う余裕がありません。
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

アルゴリズムによって駆動される。
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
アルゴリズム駆動システムは精度を向上させる。
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

風通しの良い
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
新しいアパートは明るくて風通しが良いです。
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

上級将校の秘密の補佐役として働く軍人
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
儀式の間、将軍は自分のエイド・デ・キャンプと共に出席しました。
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。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放棄する
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
王は王位を放棄することに決めました。
B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

驚かせる
Meaning
to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
Example
The loud noise alarmed the residents.
大きな音が住民を驚かせた。
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

貧血
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
医者は彼女の貧血状態のために鉄分補充剤を処方しました。
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 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自給自足, 経済的独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
いくつかの国は輸入への依存を減らすためにオータキーを目指しています。
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

演技
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
彼女はプロの女優になるために演技を勉強しています。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

求心
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
求心神経は体から脳に信号を運びます。
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。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
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 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸収
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
植物は二酸化炭素の吸収を助けます。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。
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 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

親しくする
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
機械を操作する前に、安全ガイドラインを確認してください。