C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区

Meaning

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

Example

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.

ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。

C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑

Meaning

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Example

His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.

彼のアイデアは観客によって嘲笑された。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

錆

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

古い車は何年も放置されていた後、サビで覆われていました。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾な

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

彼は会社の支配権を握るために、狡猾な計画を使いました。

C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

食器

Meaning

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

Example

The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.

ホテルはゲストに清潔な食器を提供しました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙しい; 関与している; 婚約している

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

彼は重要な研究作業に忙しい。

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。

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

エキュメニカルな宗教的統一

Meaning

Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.

Example

The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.

リーダーたちは対話を促進するためにエキュメニカルな会議に集まりました。

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

速い; 迅速

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

彼女は朝にとても速く走ります。

B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隠れた; 秘密の; 見えない

Meaning

concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent

Example

There was a hidden camera in the room.

部屋には隠れたカメラがありました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

彼の未完成のアイデアは、さらに開発するためにもっと研究が必要だった。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸せ

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

誘惑

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。

C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;

Meaning

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

Example

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。

A1 verb /siː/

see

見る

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

私はここから山を見ることができます。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧師, 尊敬される

Meaning

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

Example

The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

レヴァレンドは教会で感動的な説教をしました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

問題 / 重要である

Meaning

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

Example

What she thinks really matters to me.

彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。

C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

複利

Meaning

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

Example

Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.

複利は時間が経過するにつれて投資の価値を増加させます。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

動揺した

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

彼女はたくさんの質問をされた後、動揺しているように見えました。

C1 noun flɛər

flair

才能

Meaning

A natural ability to do something well.

Example

She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.

彼女はデザインに才能があり、常に視覚的に印象的な作品を作り出します。

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。

C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning

Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.

Example

The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.

C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな

Meaning

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Example

There was scant evidence to support his claim.

彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。

C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

偽造

Meaning

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

Example

The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.

警察は偽札の一群を押収しました。

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

イラクの

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

イラクの文化は豊かで多様です。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

受け入れられない

Meaning

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

Example

His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.

彼の無礼な発言は、出席していた全員にとって不適切だと見なされた。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

小説

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

作者は彼女の次のシリーズのプレビューとして小説を発表しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

優れた; 名誉のある; 有名な; 尊厳のある外見または態度

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

彼は大学の優れた教授です。

A1 adjective /truː/

True

真実の; 本物の;

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

Example

It is true that hard work leads to success.

努力は成功へ導くということは真実です。

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

雑草

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

庭は雑草でいっぱいで、取り除かなければならなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法的に

Meaning

in a way that is allowed by law

Example

He is legally responsible for his actions.

彼は自分の行動に対して合法的に責任があります。

C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

拡散可能な

Meaning

able to spread or be spread through a medium

Example

Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.

酸素は細胞膜を通じて拡散することができます。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

ああ

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

ああ、それが正しい答えかどうかはわからない。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。

C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促進

Meaning

The advancement or promotion of something.

Example

The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.

新しい政策は社会的正義の促進のために導入されました。

B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

置く

Meaning

to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully

Example

Please lay the book on the table.

本をテーブルに置いてください。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

貴族階級

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

貴族階級はしばしば政治的決定に影響を与えた。

C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

騒々しい

Meaning

expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way

Example

The vociferous crowd demanded justice.

騒々しい群衆は正義を要求した。

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。

A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

水曜日

Meaning

the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday

Example

The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

会議は水曜日の午後に予定されています。

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。

C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主宰する

Meaning

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

Example

She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.

彼女は明日会議を主宰します。

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

茶色

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

彼女は太陽の光で輝く美しい茶色の目を持っています。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜間学習

Meaning

study or meditation, especially at night

Example

His novel was the result of long lucubration.

彼の小説は長い夜間学習の結果でした。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的

Meaning

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

Example

The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.

その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三つ子

Meaning

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

Example

The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.

その家族は双子ではなく三つ子を持つことに驚いていました。

C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

手先

Meaning

A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.

Example

The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.

独裁者は忠実な手先に囲まれていて、彼の命令を実行していた。

B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

観察者

Meaning

a person who watches or notices something

Example

The observer took notes during the meeting.

観察者は会議中にメモを取った。

C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊

Meaning

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

Example

The magician made the table levitate during the show.

魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー

Meaning

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Example

The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.

農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。

C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド

Meaning

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

Example

She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.

彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和な

Meaning

showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

Example

He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.

彼はストレスの多い状況でも温和な行動で知られています。

C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

策略

Meaning

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

Example

The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.

将軍は敵を欺くために巧妙な策略を考案しました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。

C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

エアロスタティクス

Meaning

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.

エアロスタティクスは、気球がどのように浮かぶかを理解するために不可欠です。

A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

一月は一年で最も寒い月です。

B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

急ぎ; ラッシュ

Meaning

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

Example

There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.

コンサートのチケットを買うために急いでいました。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

先祖

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

彼女は家系図を調べて、先祖について学びました。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

サイ

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

サイは草原を突進した。

C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

明らかにする、説明する

Meaning

make (something) clear; explain.

Example

The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.

教授は簡単な例で理論を明らかにしました。

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

より

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

彼女は彼女の兄よりも背が高い。

C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

概念化する

Meaning

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

Example

The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.

アーティストは展示のために新しいデザインを構想しました。

C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning

Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.

Example

The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.

C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

ネックライン

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

そのドレスには美しいV字型のネックラインがあります。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

規模; 大きさ; 重要性

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

地震のマグニチュードはリヒタースケールで7.5に測定されました。

A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

歴史

Meaning

The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.

Example

The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.

古代文明の歴史は学者たちを魅了します。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

裁判官; 審判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

裁判官は決定を下す前にすべての証拠を慎重に検討しました。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル

Meaning

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Example

She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.

彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。

C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

取り返しのつかない損害

Meaning

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

Example

Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.

気候変動は生態系に取り返しのつかない損害を与えます。

C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

受容性

Meaning

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

Example

Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.

新しいアイデアへの受容性がプロジェクトの改善に役立った。

A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

積極的

Meaning

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.

Example

Active participation in education is vital for progress.

教育における積極的な参加は進歩にとって重要です。

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。

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 /per/

pair

ペア

Meaning

two things of the same kind that are used together

Example

She wore a matching pair of shoes.

彼女はマッチングのペアの靴を履いていました。

A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

キャプテン

Meaning

a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft

Example

The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.

キャプテンは部隊に前進するよう命じました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

不正改ざん

Meaning

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Example

Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.

証拠の改ざんは犯罪です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。

C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

疎外する, 置き去りにする

Meaning

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

Example

The policy marginalized minority communities.

政策は少数派コミュニティを疎外しました。

C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

Example

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。

B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局

Meaning

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

Example

I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。

C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚栄心

Meaning

Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.

Example

His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.

彼のスピーチは虚栄心と自己賛美で満ちていた。

B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家

Meaning

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

Example

The inventor patented her new medical device.

その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

人食い

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探検家の日記には、遠くの島で人食いが生きているという噂が書かれていました。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建築家

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建築家は現代的なオフィスビルを設計しました。

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

アーティストの作品は創造性における超越の象徴だった。

C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想像された, 願われた

Meaning

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence

Example

He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.

彼は若い女性の目には想像上の求婚者です。

C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

酔っ払いの祭りに関連する

Meaning

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

Example

The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.

学生たちは試験後に酔っ払いの祭りを開いた。

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

ハスキー

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

彼のハスキーな声は喫煙の年数を明らかにした。

A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

習慣

Meaning

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Example

Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.

目をこすることは有害な習慣です。

C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい

Meaning

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

Example

He felt lousy after catching the flu.

インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。

C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。

C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海賊

Meaning

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

Example

The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.

その海賊はカリブ海を航海し、宝物を探していた。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。

A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

より少ない

Meaning

a smaller number of; not as many

Example

Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.

予想より少ない人々が会議に出席した。

A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

わかった

Meaning

used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding

Example

Okay, let's go to the park.

わかった、じゃあ公園に行こう。

A2 verb /der/

dare

挑戦する

Meaning

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

Example

I dare you to jump into the pool.

プールに飛び込む挑戦をします。

C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

実験的に

Meaning

In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.

Example

Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.

ボーズは実験的に結果を示しました。

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

溶かす

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

作業員は工場で鉱石から鉄を溶かして取り出します。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。

C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

楽しそうに跳ねる

Meaning

to jump or dance around excitedly

Example

The children cavorted happily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに跳ねていました。

C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

喜んで、喜んで

Meaning

gladly, willingly, or with pleasure

Example

I would fain help you if I had the time.

もし時間があれば、喜んであなたを助けます。

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。

C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突き出る

Meaning

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.

Example

A nail was protruding from the wooden board.

釘が木の板から突き出していた。