A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

旅行中、天気はひどかった。

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

尊敬

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

彼女は先生の献身に尊敬を感じた。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

基本的な / 重要な

Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

正直は人生における重要な美徳です。

B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

ハーバル

Meaning

Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.

Example

Herbal remedies were widely used here.

ここではハーバル療法が広く使われていました。

B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

証拠

Meaning

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

Example

The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.

探偵は容疑者の有罪の証拠を提示しました。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

まぶた

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

彼女のまぶたは眠気で重く感じた。

C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

彼は神の正義の概念についての神学的な論文を書いた。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

移動性の

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

多くの鳥は移動性があり、毎シーズン数千マイルも飛ぶ。

C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

刺繍布

Meaning

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread

Example

She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しいブロケイドのドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。

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 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

無為に過ごす

Meaning

to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort

Example

He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.

彼はソファでテレビの前に座って、休暇を過ごしました。

C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

曖昧さの解消

Meaning

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

Example

The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.

AIシステムはテキスト理解を精緻化するためにディスアンビギュエーションを適用します。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。

A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

ジュース（果物/野菜または肉から）

Meaning

the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked

Example

The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.

新鮮なリンゴジュースは美味しく、ビタミンが豊富でした。

A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面

Meaning

the forward-facing part of something

Example

The house has a garden in front.

家の前に庭があります。

A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

ボタン

Meaning

A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.

Example

Press the button to activate the device.

デバイスを起動するにはボタンを押してください。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

家庭

Meaning

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

Example

There are five people in our household.

私たちの家庭には五人います。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示

Meaning

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please follow the instructions on the box.

箱に書かれた指示に従ってください。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

悪魔的な

Meaning

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

Example

The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.

兵士たちは悪魔的な怒りで戦った。

C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

奇妙な、コメディアン; 遊び心

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

彼は皆を笑わせる奇妙なユーモアのセンスを持っている。

C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

Example

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

消えない

Meaning

Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.

Example

Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.

彼女のスピーチは聴衆に消えない印象を残しました。

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

軽蔑

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

彼は警告のサインを無視して運転し続けました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

幸せ

Meaning

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

Example

The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

一般化する

Meaning

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

Example

It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.

いくつかの経験に基づいて一般化するのは間違っています。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。

C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

ウナギ

Meaning

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

Example

The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.

デンキウナギは強力な電気ショックを発生させることができます。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

収益

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

チャリティイベントの収益は孤児院に寄付されました。

A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

追いかける

Meaning

To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly

Example

Don't chase two rabbits at once.

一度に二匹のウサギを追いかけないでください。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

消す

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

Example

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

消防士たちは1時間以内に火を消し止めました。

C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

びしょ濡れにする

Meaning

to make someone or something completely wet

Example

The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.

突然の雨がフィールドの選手たちをびしょ濡れにした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

マニア

Meaning

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

Example

The driver was speeding like a maniac.

運転手はマニアのようにスピードを出していた。

C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

富裕

Meaning

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

Example

The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.

豪邸の富裕さはその華やかな家具に明らかでした。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。

C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

簡単な; 浅薄な; 深みのない

Meaning

easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth

Example

His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.

彼の簡単な説明は実際の問題に対処しませんでした。

C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

起こる

Meaning

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

Example

Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.

ルールを破る者は災難を被るだろう。

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

慎重

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

彼女は見知らぬ人を信頼することに慎重だった。

C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な

Meaning

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

Example

The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.

教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

疲れる

Meaning

causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest

Example

The long journey was extremely tiring.

長い旅は非常に疲れるものだった。

A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

義務

Meaning

something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation

Example

It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.

市民として選挙で投票することは私たちの義務です。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する

Meaning

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

Example

He tried to disengage from the heated argument.

彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不明な; 見知らぬ

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

その都市は私にとって見知らぬ場所でした。なぜなら、私はそこに行ったことがなかったからです。

B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科事典

Meaning

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

Example

She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.

彼女は学校のプロジェクトを完成させるために百科事典を使いました。

A1 verb /stænd/

stand

立つ

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

Example

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

先生が入る時に立ってください。

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者

Meaning

a person who studies languages and their history

Example

The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.

言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。

C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化

Meaning

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

Example

The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.

脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

オカルト

Meaning

Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.

Example

She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.

彼女は常にオカルトとその隠された知識に魅了されていた。

C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為

Meaning

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

Example

The election was full of political skullduggery.

選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬には暖かい衣服が必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遺産

Meaning

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

Example

The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.

その城は彼の貴族の先祖から受け継いだ遺産の一部でした。

A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

鉄道

Meaning

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

Example

The railway connects major cities across the country.

鉄道は国内の主要な都市を結んでいます。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。

A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

永遠

Meaning

For all future time; for always.

Example

She promised to love him forever.

彼女は永遠に彼を愛すると約束した。

C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト

Meaning

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

Example

The philosopher identified himself as a deist.

その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

地元の市場では、その地域の熟練した職人によって作られた美しい手工芸が展示されていました。

C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

ピアノ

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

その小さな女の子は毎日1時間、ピアノを練習した。

C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

地球を一周する

Meaning

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

Example

Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

マゼランは最初に地球を一周した人物です。

C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒

Meaning

A state of alertness or vigilance.

Example

The guards were on the qui vive during the night.

警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

震え

Meaning

a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground

Example

A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.

地震の前に小さな震えが感じられました。

C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

少しずつ

Meaning

Gradually, little by little.

Example

The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.

その古い城は少しずつ廃墟になった。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

労働者のグループを担当する人、特に工場や建設現場で

Meaning

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site

Example

The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.

フォアマンは建設現場で作業員を監督しました。

C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬

Meaning

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

Example

The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.

警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。

C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

Example

The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.

ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。

C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

厄介な人

Meaning

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

Example

The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.

そのジャーナリストは厄介な人で、政府の政策を常に疑問視していた。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料

Meaning

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

Example

Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

高慢

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

彼女はウェイターと話すのを避けたので、高慢に見えました。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

近づいている

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

会社は近づいている製品の発売を発表しました。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

陰謀者

Meaning

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

Example

The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.

陰謀者は計画が実行される前に逮捕された。

C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

遠回しの言い回し

Meaning

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

Example

The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.

政治家のスピーチは遠回しの言い回しで満ちていた。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇気, 発起

Meaning

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

Example

It takes real gumption to start your own business.

自分のビジネスを始めるためには、真の勇気が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

軽い皮肉

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

彼らの会話は軽い皮肉とジョークでいっぱいだった。

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

工場は生産のために原材料を輸入しています。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。

C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

転覆する

Meaning

to overturn in the water

Example

The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.

小さな漁船が嵐の中で転覆した。

A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル

Meaning

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

Example

She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.

彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

エッセンス

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

彼女は優雅さのエッセンスです。

A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

パーソナルコンピュータ

Meaning

abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations

Example

I just bought a new PC for work.

私は仕事のために新しいパーソナルコンピュータを買いました。

C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

恵まれないグループ

Meaning

Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.

Example

Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.

恵まれないグループは社会的なイニシアティブから利益を得ます。

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。

A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

どこでも

Meaning

In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where

Example

Wherever you go, I will follow.

どこへ行っても、私はあなたについていきます。

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

可愛い; 美しい; 魅力的

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにかわいいドレスを着て行きました。

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。

C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性

Meaning

The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes

Example

Cold air ensures process stability in plants.

冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

順序数

Meaning

Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).

Example

The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.

'第三'の順序数は、順番での位置を示します。

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。

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

ペテン師

Meaning

a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud

Example

The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.

その自称治療師はペテン師として暴露された。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

壊滅的な

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

ハリケーンは街に壊滅的な影響を与えました。

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。

C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

自己中心的

Meaning

Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.

Example

Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

彼女の自己中心的な行動は、友達関係を維持するのを難しくしました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

香り高い

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

シェフは料理の味を引き立てるために香り高いハーブを使いました。

B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

分割

Meaning

The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.

Example

Partition caused unrest.

分割が騒動を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

無痛性

Meaning

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

Example

Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.

一部の哲学者は、神は無痛性であり、人間の感情を感じることはできないと主張しています。

Meaning

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

Example

The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.

B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

ガバナンス

Meaning

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

Example

Effective governance ensures sustainable development.

効果的なガバナンスは持続可能な発展を確実にします。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

称賛に値する

Meaning

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

Example

She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了するために称賛に値する努力をしました。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

障害者

Meaning

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

Example

The park has special facilities for disabled people.

公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。