C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自動機械

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

彼は感情を見せずにオートマトンのように働いていました。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

Facilities improve industrial productivity.

施設は産業の生産性を向上させます。

C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な

Meaning

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

Example

She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.

彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える

Meaning

To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.

Example

He managed to overleap the fence easily.

彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。

C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義

Meaning

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

Example

The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。

C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス

Meaning

The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.

Example

The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.

宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。

C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表現

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

討論中の彼の表現は、皆を感動させました。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。

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。

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

興味; 想像やファンタジー

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

その子供は大きくなったら有名な宇宙飛行士になることを夢見ていました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣な

Meaning

Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.

Example

His despicable actions shocked the entire community.

彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

反抗者

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

Example

The recusant opposed the new law.

反抗者は新しい法律に反対しました。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

ホルモン

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

インスリンは血糖値をコントロールするホルモンです。

C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

旅

Meaning

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

Example

Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.

彼らのアジア横断の旅は2年間続いた。

A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜂

Meaning

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

Example

The bee collected nectar from the flower.

蜂は花から蜜を集めました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

Example

The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.

鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。

C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水銀

Meaning

Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.

Example

His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.

彼の気分は水銀のように変わりやすかった。

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

裸にする

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

違法な伐採によって森は木々を裸にされた。

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

不注意; 不注意

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

彼の金銭への不注意は、深刻な財務問題を引き起こしました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

トーナメント

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

トーナメントは卓越した才能を示しました。

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

嫉妬; 競争相手に対する憤り

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

彼の同僚の昇進に対する嫉妬は職場での緊張を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲労

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

慢性的な疲労は、バーンアウトや生産性の低下を引き起こす可能性があります。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な

Meaning

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

Example

She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.

彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

形のない

Meaning

having no definite or well-defined shape or form

Example

The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.

霧は遠くに形のない塊を作り出しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

関与する

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

教育に若者を関与させることは重要です。

B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

反応する

Meaning

to respond or behave in a particular way to something

Example

She reacted angrily when she heard the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて怒って反応した。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。

C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

Meaning

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

Example

He sat alone, brooding over his failures.

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

派生した

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

その単語はラテン語から派生しています。

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。

B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example

The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.

音楽の授業で、子どもたちは色とりどりの木琴を演奏するのを楽しんだ。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自己卑下

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

彼の絶え間ない自己卑下は他の人々を不快にさせた。

A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

アパートメント

Meaning

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

Example

She rented an apartment in the city center.

彼女は市の中心にアパートメントを借りました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

やせ衰えた

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

そのやせ衰えた犬は放置された家から救出されました。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

情報

Meaning

information; knowledge or facts about something or someone

Example

She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.

彼女は会議に必要なすべての情報を私にくれました。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

層; 層状;

Meaning

a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body

Example

The cake has three layers of chocolate.

ケーキには三つのチョコレート層があります。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

相談

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

相談は重要でした。

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

緊急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

患者は緊急の医療支援が必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感動的な; 情熱的な

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感動的な物語が、皆の目に涙をもたらしました。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。

C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

美術愛好家

Meaning

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

Example

The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.

エステートは絵画の微細なディテールを賞賛していました。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷が空を鳴り響かせた。

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

彼は堅実な家庭から来た。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

材料

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

小麦粉はパン作りにおける重要な材料です。

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

ジャーナル

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

彼女は自分の思考と経験を記録するために個人的なジャーナルを保っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒廃した

Meaning

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

Example

The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.

荒廃した地域はほとんどの住民によって放棄されました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

Example

He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

陰謀

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警察は政府を転覆させる陰謀を暴露した。

C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。

C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

仮定

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

彼の計画は、市場がすぐに回復するという仮定に基づいていました。

C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

わがまま

Meaning

acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way

Example

The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.

わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君

Meaning

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

Example

The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.

人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。

A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

以来

Meaning

from a particular time in the past until now

Example

I have known her since childhood.

私は子供の頃から彼女を知っています。

B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

ティーンエイジャー

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

He's a teenager who loves sports.

彼はスポーツが好きなティーンエイジャーです。

C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

揺り籠

Meaning

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.

赤ちゃんは揺り籠で静かに寝ています。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

痛い

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

長いランニングの後、私の足は痛かった。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商業

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国際商業は近年顕著に拡大しています。

C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

支配する

Meaning

To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Example

The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.

帝国は隣接する王国を従わせようとした。

A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

飛んでいる

Meaning

able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft

Example

The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.

飛んでいる鳥は雲の中に消えました。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提出する

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

金曜日までに課題を提出してください。

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

生まれた

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

彼は1995年にダッカで生まれた。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星間の、インターステラ、宇宙の

Meaning

Occurring or situated between stars.

Example

Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.

科学者たちはインターステラ旅行の可能性を研究しています。

C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

悪意; 憎しみ; 敵意;

Meaning

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

Example

There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.

彼の批評には悪意はなかった、ただの正直なフィードバックだった。

C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

スポーティブ

Meaning

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Example

The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.

子供たちはピクニック中にスポーティブな気分でした。

C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

プラットフォーム

Meaning

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

Example

The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.

箱は簡単に輸送できるように木製のパレットに積まれました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

悪名高い

Meaning

well known for some bad quality or deed

Example

The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.

その独裁者はその残虐さで悪名高かった。

C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

敗北

Meaning

A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.

Example

The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.

軍隊は戦いで敵軍を完全に打ち負かしました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

非人道的

Meaning

lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel or barbaric

Example

The prisoners were kept in inhuman conditions.

囚人たちは非人道的な状況で収容されていました。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

また

Meaning

in addition; too

Example

She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.

彼女は美しく歌い、またギターを弾きます。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

縁故主義

Meaning

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

Example

The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.

その企業は採用活動における親族主義で非難されました。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北部の

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

その国の北部は寒冷な気候で知られています。

A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

コミュニティ

Meaning

a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests

Example

The community worked together to clean the park.

コミュニティは公園を掃除するために一緒に働きました。

B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る

Meaning

to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.

Example

The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.

ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。

C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

説得しないこと

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

彼女の説得しないことは、彼が悪い投資をしないようにしました。

C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

善行者

Meaning

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

Example

The community praised the well-doer for his charity.

コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

力強い演説スタイル

Meaning

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

Example

The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.

その政治家の力強い演説スタイルは一部の人々に感銘を与えたが、他の人々には不快感を与えた。

B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

特定の種類の人や物の通常の特徴を持つ

Meaning

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

Example

It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.

それは典型的な夏の日で、暑くて湿気がありました。

C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

含む

Meaning

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

Example

Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.

マイナーな詳細は主要なトピックに含まれました。

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

フィトケミカル

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

緑茶に含まれるフィトケミカルは炎症を軽減するのに役立ちます。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸いにも

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸いにも、彼女は会議にちょうど間に合いました。

C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

被害を与える

Meaning

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

Example

The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.

嵐は沿岸の村に大きな被害をもたらしました。

C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

募集要項

Meaning

a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering

Example

The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.

大学は新しい学生を引き付けるために募集要項を送った。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

控える

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

このエリアでの喫煙はご遠慮ください。

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功裏に

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

彼女は数週間の勉強の後、試験に成功裏に合格しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。

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 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央の

Meaning

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

Example

Water is central to human survival.

水は人間の生存にとって中央の役割を果たします。

C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生

Meaning

a student of a college

Example

The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.

大学生たちは文化祭の準備をしていました。

C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

差し押さえる

Meaning

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

Example

The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.

裁判所は会社の財産を差し押さえることを決定しました。

C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

グローバルファウンドリーズ

Meaning

A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.

Example

GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.

GlobalFoundriesは半導体業界のリーダーです。

C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壌の状態（作物を植えるための適合性）

Meaning

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

Example

The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.

農家は種を植える前に土壌のtilthを確認しました。

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。

C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

予言

Meaning

The act of foretelling or predicting future events.

Example

The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.

占星術師の予言は聴衆を魅了した。

C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

Example

The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.

通行権は土地所有者の財産に付随しています。

A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。

A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

裁判所または注目や好意を求める場所

Meaning

a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention

Example

He courted the judge with respect.

彼は裁判官に敬意を示して求婚した。

C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

Example

The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.

C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌

Meaning

food or provisions, especially for livestock

Example

The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.

納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知識; 洞察力; 賢い;

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

彼は秘密に言及したとき、彼女は知っているような笑顔を見せた。

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。

C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

無駄遣い

Meaning

the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose

Example

The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.

会社はより良い在庫管理を導入することにより、食料の無駄遣いを減らしました。

A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

参加する

Meaning

to connect or combine; to become a member of something

Example

Would you like to join our team for the project?

プロジェクトのために私たちのチームに参加しますか？