C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。

C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒

Meaning

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

Example

His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.

彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。

C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年ごとの

Meaning

Occurring once every three years.

Example

The art festival is a triennial event in the city.

アートフェスティバルはこの都市の三年ごとのイベントです。

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。

A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均

Meaning

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.

Example

The average score reflects overall performance.

平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。

C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ

Meaning

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

Example

Smoke billowed from the burning building.

煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。

B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手術

Meaning

an act or process of functioning or operating

Example

The hospital performed a successful operation.

病院は成功した手術を行いました。

C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

規定可能

Meaning

Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.

Example

Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.

特定の規則は法律の下で規定可能です。

C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

フサール

Meaning

a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry

Example

The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.

フサールは戦場を素早く駆け抜けた。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体

Meaning

a flat, thin, round object or surface

Example

He inserted the music disc into the player.

彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。

A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

オリンピック

Meaning

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

Example

She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.

彼女はオリンピックに出場するために一生懸命トレーニングをしました。

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

伝染性の; 感染性の

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

彼女の笑い声は伝染性があり、みんなを笑顔にする。

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞任する

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

大臣たちは辞任を余儀なくされました。

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。

C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信

Meaning

lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt

Example

His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.

超自然に対する彼の不信は彼を懐疑的にしました。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

些細なことで口論する

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

子供たちはケーキの最後の一切れを巡って争っていました。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

Example

New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.

C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ

Meaning

No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.

Example

That old computer is completely outmoded.

その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

無音の; 完全に静かな

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

彼女は赤ちゃんを起こさないように、無音で家の中を歩きました。

C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脈の

Meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.

医者は患者の静脈循環を検査しました。

C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

女性参政権運動家

Meaning

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

Example

The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.

女性参政権運動家たちは女性の投票権を求めて集会を開いた。

C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

永遠の罰; 破滅

Meaning

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

Example

The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.

説教者はその説教で救いと永遠の罰について話しました。

C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

洋裁師

Meaning

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

Example

The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.

洋裁師は花嫁のために美しいドレスを作った。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

嬉しい; 喜んでいる; 幸せ;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

こんなに長い時間が経った後、あなたに会えて嬉しいです。

C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

倦怠; 疲れと非活動的

Meaning

a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity

Example

The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.

暑い天気は倦怠感を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

語源学

Meaning

The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.

Example

The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.

'給与'という言葉の語源は、ラテン語の塩を意味する言葉から来ています。

C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な

Meaning

Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.

Example

She looked at the future with roseate optimism.

彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。

C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

Example

She accepted the award with grace and humility.

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

魅了する

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

科目

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

先生はクラスで新しい科目を紹介しました。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル

Meaning

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

Example

The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.

‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

optic

視覚の

Meaning

Relating to the eye or vision.

Example

The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.

視神経は目から脳に信号を伝達します。

C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

拒否する

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

大統領は新しい法案に対してヴェトーを決定しました。

C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公開処罰装置

Meaning

a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule

Example

The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.

腐敗した役人は町の人々に嘲笑されるためにピロリーに置かれました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

楽しさ

Meaning

lively and cheerful activity or celebration

Example

The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.

結婚式は楽しさと笑いに満ちていました。

C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

軟膏

Meaning

A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

Example

The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.

医者は火傷を治すために軟膏を塗った。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

惜しみなく

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために惜しみなくお金を寄付した。

C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

Example

The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

乾燥した

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

砂漠はその乾燥した気候で知られています。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困難な; 大きな努力が必要な; 上向きの傾斜

Meaning

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

Example

Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.

新しい言語を学ぶことは困難な戦いである可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。

A2 verb /plænt/

plant

植える

Meaning

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

Example

She planted roses in her garden.

彼女は庭にバラを植えました。

C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

記憶の保存と検索のための脳内の物理的なサイン

Meaning

Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval

Example

Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.

科学者たちはエングラムを研究して、記憶がどのように保存されるかを理解しようとしています。

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

共同体 / 心を通わせる

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

彼女は自然と心を通わせるために田舎に行った。

B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

会場

Meaning

a place where an event or activity takes place

Example

The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.

結婚式の会場は美しく飾られていました。

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

彼の服は泥で汚れていた。

C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

飼い葉桶、低点

Meaning

A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.

Example

The cows drank water from the wooden trough.

牛は木製の飼い葉桶から水を飲みました。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

独裁的

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

マネージャーの独裁的なスタイルは、従業員が自分の考えを共有することを思いとどまらせました。

A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える

Meaning

to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat

Example

The candle will burn for several hours.

キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。

C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

新たに

Meaning

In a new or different way; once more.

Example

After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.

失敗後、彼女は新たに人生を始めることを決意した。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬する

Meaning

To bury a dead body in the ground.

Example

They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.

彼らは兵士を全ての名誉を持って埋葬することに決めた。

C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人間工学デザイン

Meaning

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.

Example

The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.

この椅子は、より良い姿勢のためにエルゴノミックデザインを採用しています。

C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する

Meaning

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

Example

Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.

多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

チェックマーク

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

私はすべての完了したタスクにチェックマークを付けました。

C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

アムチュール

Meaning

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

Example

The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.

シェフはチャートに酸味を加えるためにドライマンゴーパウダーを振りかけました。

A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

公正な; 正義の; 適切な

Meaning

fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate

Example

The judge made a just decision in the case.

裁判官は事件に公正な判断を下しました。

C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許

Meaning

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

Example

He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.

彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運

Meaning

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.

カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

もっと

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるためにもっと時間が欲しかった。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落

Meaning

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

Example

The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.

この小説は街の貴族たちの堕落を描いています。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム

Meaning

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.

Example

The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.

その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者

Meaning

a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order

Example

She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.

彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

悔い改めた

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

彼女は友達に叫んだ後、悔い改めていた。

C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

先延ばしにする

Meaning

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Example

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

政治家はその論争の的になっている問題について質問されると、先延ばしにした。

C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

Example

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

Example

She latched the door before leaving the house.

彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

無意識に

Meaning

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

Example

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.

彼女は無意識に音楽のリズムに合わせて足をトントンしていた。

B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

細菌

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Example

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

手を洗うことは細菌の広がりを防ぐのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

Example

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

victuals

食料

Meaning

Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.

Example

The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.

旅行者たちは長い旅のために十分な食料を詰め込みました。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。

A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

防ぐ

Meaning

to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring

Example

Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.

ワクチンは多くの病気を予防するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Example

She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.

彼女は物理学を超えた存在の原理を理解するために形而上学を学びました。

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不快な

Meaning

Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.

Example

We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.

旅行中に不快な部屋に泊まらなければなりませんでした。

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

効率的

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

効率的な農業方法が収穫量を増加させる。

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

馬鹿; 無口; 愚か

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

彼女は会議の間ずっと黙っていた。

C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

明確

Meaning

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

Example

The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.

先生は理論について明確な説明をしました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性的

Meaning

Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.

Example

The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.

批評家は彼の優しい態度を理由に彼を女性的だと表現した。

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

従う

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

子供たちは先生について教室に入りました。

B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

幸福

Meaning

a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others

Example

In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

有害

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

沼地の有害な雰囲気が人々を病気にさせた。

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。

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗議

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

労働者たちの不公平な扱いに対する抗議は無視された。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

ニヒリスト

Meaning

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

Example

He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.

彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。

C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

優位性

Meaning

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Example

There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.

被告に対する証拠の優位性があった。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア

Meaning

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

Example

His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.

彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。

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 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 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

ポリガミー

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

Example

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

ポリガミーは世界の多くの国で違法です。

B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地

Meaning

A place where a dead body is buried.

Example

The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.

殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

不敬

Meaning

lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters

Example

His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.

彼の不敬は、彼が彼らの神聖な儀式を嘲笑したとき、宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

嵐

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

嵐は市内全体で停電を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻酔薬

Meaning

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

Example

The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.

医者は傷を縫う前に局所麻酔を施しました。

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。

C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

Meaning

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

Example

He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.

C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

排泄

Meaning

the process of eliminating waste matter from the body

Example

Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.

排泄は健康な体を維持するために不可欠です。

A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毛布

Meaning

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth

Example

She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.

彼女は寒い夜に暖かい毛布に包まれました。

C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

賛辞の

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.

Example

The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.

スピーカーはリーダーの業績について賛辞の言葉を述べました。

C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

熱狂

Meaning

the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy

Example

The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.

教師の熱狂が生徒たちをインスパイアしました。

C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感

Meaning

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.

Example

The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.

デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。

C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静な, 無感情な

Meaning

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

Example

She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.

彼女は危機の間、冷静で恐怖やパニックを示さなかった。

B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

行列; パレード;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

結婚式の行列はゆっくりと教会に向かって歩きました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

負けなし; 敗北なし

Meaning

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

Example

The team remains unbeaten this season.

そのチームは今シーズン無敗です。

C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

Example

His rude comment raised my hackles.

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。

A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

キャンセル

Meaning

to decide that something planned will not take place

Example

The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.

フライトは激しい雨のためキャンセルされました。