C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

失敗

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

天気が突然変わったとき、計画は失敗した。

A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

もし～でない限り

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

雨が止まない限り、私たちは行きません。

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

準備ができた

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

彼女は空港に行く準備ができていた。

A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

頭 / リーダー

Meaning

The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.

Example

She turned her head to look out the window.

彼女は窓の外を見るために頭を回した。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。

C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配

Meaning

a society or government ruled by women

Example

The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.

その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

三人委員

Meaning

One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.

Example

Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.

カエサルは最初のローマの三人委員会の一員でした。

C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する

Meaning

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

Example

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。

C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

奪取

Meaning

to take someone's position of power illegally or by force

Example

The general tried to usurp the king's throne.

将軍は王の玉座を奪おうとした。

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

病理学の進歩により、医師は珍しい感染症を迅速に特定できました。

B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

ニキビ

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

定期の洗浄とバランスの取れた食事は、ニキビの減少に役立ちます。

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

貴石

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

そのアンティークのネックレスは、ダイヤモンドに囲まれた珍しいサファイアのジェムを特徴としていました。

C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

ささやく

Meaning

To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.

Example

The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.

葉っぱが夕方のそよ風でそっとささやいていました。

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

既定

Meaning

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

Example

It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.

努力は成功に導くというのは既定の事実です。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

緊急計画

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Example

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

会社は経済的な後退に備えた緊急計画を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした

Meaning

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Example

She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.

彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

ジンゴイスト

Meaning

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

Example

He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.

彼は自分の極端な意見のためにジンゴイストとレッテルを貼られた。

C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

Meaning

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

Example

Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正義は常に不正に勝る。

C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒

Meaning

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Example

His wrath was terrible to behold.

彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。

C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する

Meaning

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

Example

The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.

母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。

C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

再開する

Meaning

to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting

Example

The committee will reconvene after lunch.

委員会は昼食後に再開します。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

逆さま; 逆順

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Example

He counted backwards from ten to one.

彼は十から一まで逆さに数えました。

C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推進力

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

ジェットエンジンは航空機に長距離を移動させるための推進力を提供します。

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

キログラム

Meaning

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

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

その米袋は五キログラムあります。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

残り

Meaning

still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with

Example

There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.

コンサートのチケットは残りわずかでした。

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

財布に少しお金があります。

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

浄化する

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

新しいリーダーは政府から腐敗を一掃することを約束しました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

不自然な、堅苦しい

Meaning

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

Example

His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.

彼のスピーチは不自然で練習されたように聞こえた。

C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

削除する

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

家に入る前に靴を脱いでください。

B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

準備ができた

Meaning

made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand

Example

She was fully prepared for the final exam.

彼女は期末試験の準備が完全にできていた。

C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回

Meaning

the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind

Example

The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.

道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

治療可能な

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医者はその病気が治療可能だと確信を持って言いました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。

C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する

Meaning

to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad

Example

The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.

暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分ける

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

ケーキを8つに分けてください。

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

領土の

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

二国はその島に関する領土問題を抱えていました。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑する

Meaning

to mock or ridicule someone or something

Example

The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.

批評家たちはその新しい映画を悪い脚本のせいで嘲笑した。

C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

悪党

Meaning

A person who commits a crime or does evil.

Example

The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.

その悪党は強盗で逮捕された。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用

Meaning

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

Example

The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.

その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

リスク調整済み

Meaning

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

Example

Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.

リスク調整後のリターンは、潜在的な利益と損失の両方を考慮します。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起訴状

Meaning

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Example

The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.

起訴状は、会社に対する複数の違反を告発しました。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス

Meaning

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

Example

Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

冗談めいた

Meaning

joking or teasing in a playful manner

Example

He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.

彼が仕事を辞めると言ったとき、彼はただ冗談を言っていただけだった。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

収穫

Meaning

the process or period of gathering crops

Example

Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.

農家は米の収穫の季節に忙しい。

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

ふるい

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

彼女はふるいを使って小麦粉をダマから分けました。

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版社

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

出版社は新しい小説の10,000部を印刷することに決めました。

A1 preposition /θruː/

through

通過

Meaning

moving in one side and out the other side of something

Example

The train passed through the tunnel.

列車はトンネルを通過しました。

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。

A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

ボール

Meaning

a round object used in games or sports

Example

The children played with a ball in the park.

子供たちは公園でボールで遊びました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。

B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

荷物; 所持品;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。

A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

きゅうり

Meaning

a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked

Example

I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.

サラダに新鮮なキュウリのスライスを加えました。

B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。

A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪

Meaning

An illegal act punishable by law.

Example

The police are investigating the crime.

警察は犯罪を調査しています。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神話

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

フェニックスの神話は、灰の中から生まれ変わった鳥の話を伝えています。

C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

Example

Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

Example

Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.

B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

Example

The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.

学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行った。

B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

怒って

Meaning

in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure

Example

She spoke angrily when she heard the news.

彼女はその知らせを聞いて怒って話した。

C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品

Meaning

A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.

Example

The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.

作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

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。

C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

不安な

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

彼は外国で新しい仕事を始めることに不安を感じていた。

A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角

Meaning

the place where two edges or sides meet

Example

The store is just around the corner.

店はちょうど角のところにあります。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。

C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好的に

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

離婚は両者の間で友好的に解決されました。

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

完璧な; 欠点のない; 優れた

Meaning

flawless; excellent; without fault

Example

She delivered a perfect performance on stage.

彼女は完璧なパフォーマンスを披露しました。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

携帯電話

Meaning

a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication

Example

She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.

彼女は家に携帯電話を忘れて、誰にも電話できなかった。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。

C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

ミミズのような

Meaning

having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like

Example

The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.

アーティストは手稿の縁をミミズのようなデザインで飾った。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇跡的; 驚くべき; 非凡な

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

彼女の奇跡的な回復は、すべての医師を驚かせました。

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

無視する

Meaning

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

その会社は環境規制を無視したため罰金を科せられました。

B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候

Meaning

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.

Example

Climate change impacts all regions globally.

気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。

C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す

Meaning

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

Example

The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.

経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。

A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

ラジオ

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FASTは世界最大のラジオ望遠鏡です。

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。

C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学

Meaning

The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.

Example

Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.

バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

肥沃な粘土質土壌

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

ローム土壌は、その栄養素の含有量のため、農業に最適です。

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖やその他の水域における栄養素の過剰

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

過剰な肥料は湖におけるユートロフィケーションを引き起こします。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆転

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

新しい政策は伝統的な方法への逆転を意味しました。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ムカデ

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

私は岩の下でムカデが這っているのを見つけました。

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

驚愕

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

観客はその悲劇的なシーンに驚愕していた。

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。

B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾

Meaning

an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction

Example

The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.

爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

型破りの

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

彼女の型破りの教育アプローチは、生徒たちに創造的に考えるよう促しました。

C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

深い切り傷

Meaning

A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.

Example

He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.

事故の後、彼の足には深い切り傷があった。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

それとともに;

Meaning

to that; in addition to that

Example

The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.

家とそれに付随する庭が売却されました。

C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

怒って見る

Meaning

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

Example

He glowered at his rival across the room.

彼は部屋の向こう側でライバルを怒った顔で見つめた。

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

フライパン

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

油を大きなフライパンで熱してから、野菜を加えます。

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

忘れる

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

出かけるときはドアを閉め忘れないでください。

C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学

Meaning

The scientific study of insects.

Example

She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.

彼女は蜂の行動を理解するために昆虫学を学びました。

C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

韻を踏む

Meaning

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

Example

The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.

その行は美しく韻を踏んでおり、歌に独特の流れを与えています。

C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

インフレ的

Meaning

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

Example

The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.

政府はインフレ圧力を制御するために措置を講じた。

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。

B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。

C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

器用

Meaning

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

Example

A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.

器用なプログラマーは複雑なコードを楽々と書けます。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

Example

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

興奮した

Meaning

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

Example

She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.

彼女はマラソンを終えた後、とても興奮していた。

C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する

Meaning

to occur, happen, or become known

Example

It transpired that he had lied about his age.

彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

その像は固い銅でできていました。

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

悪化する

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

教育の不足は貧困のレベルを悪化させる可能性がある。

C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

相乗効果, 協力

Meaning

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Example

The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.

二つの会社間の相乗効果により、成功したパートナーシップが生まれました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。

C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

外向きにひっくり返す

Meaning

To turn inside out or outward.

Example

The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.

外科医は手術中にまぶたをひっくり返さなければなりませんでした。