A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

実業家の女性

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

その実業家の女性は会社を国際市場へ拡大した。

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Example

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。

A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

幸福

Meaning

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example

They danced all night at the wedding.

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 ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内面の強さ

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

コミュニティサービスは個人に内面的な強さを育む。

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。

B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟愛

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

兵士たちは強い兄弟愛を共有していました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス；または一時的な仕事

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。

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。

Meaning

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

Example

I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.

B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需要；消費者の商品の要求

Meaning

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

Example

The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.

オーガニック食品の需要は近年顕著に増加しています。

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。

B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ひも

Meaning

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

Example

She tied the package with a string.

彼女はパッケージを糸で結びました。

B1 noun /tæks/

tax

税金

Meaning

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

Example

The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.

政府は贅沢品に対する税率を引き上げました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

密輸品

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

継続性

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱

Meaning

a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement

Example

The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.

赤いロープは群衆を導くためにスタンションに取り付けられていた。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

彼女は優れた医療実務家です。

C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

最適化

Meaning

Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.

Example

SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.

SEO最適化はウェブサイトが検索エンジンでより高いランクを獲得するのを助けます。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。

C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

過去

Meaning

Time long past; bygone days.

Example

Legends of yore still inspire people today.

過去の伝説は今でも人々に影響を与え続けています。

C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

じっと見る

Meaning

To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.

Example

He kept ogling the models on the runway.

彼はランウェイのモデルたちを見続けた。

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

予言的

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

彼の予言的な言葉は何年も後に現実となった。

A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

賢い

Meaning

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.

Example

She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.

彼女はクラスで最もインテリジェントな学生の一人です。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

カブ

Meaning

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

Example

We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.

私たちは野菜畑でカブを育てました。

A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

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。

C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

疑いなく

Meaning

Without a doubt; certainly.

Example

She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.

彼女は疑いなくその仕事の最良の候補者です。

B2 noun /læp/

Lap

ひざの上

Meaning

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

Example

The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.

猫は本を読みながら快適に彼女のひざの上で丸くなっていた。

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

呼吸

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

彼は話す前に深く息を吸いました。

C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

その後すぐに;

Meaning

immediately after that; following that event

Example

He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.

彼はスピーチを終え、その後すぐにステージを離れました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

慎重, 用心深い, 予見的

Meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Example

Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.

投資家は意思決定を下す前に慎重でなければなりません。

C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る

Meaning

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

Example

From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.

丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排除

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

その政策は特定のグループの排除を招いた。

C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

遊び心いっぱいに

Meaning

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

Example

She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.

彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

隣接性

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

二つの建物の隣接性は、それらを接続するのを簡単にしました。

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵

Meaning

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

Example

The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.

その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。

A1 verb /neɪm/

name

名付ける

Meaning

to give a title or designation to someone or something

Example

They decided to name their baby Sarah.

彼らは赤ちゃんにサラという名前を付けることに決めました。

C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

ハーモニウム

Meaning

a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound

Example

She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.

彼女は寺院でハーモニウムを使って祈りの歌を演奏した。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。

A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

土曜日

Meaning

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week

Example

We are going to the beach on Saturday.

私たちは土曜日にビーチに行きます。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

詐欺的な

Meaning

Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.

Example

He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.

彼は詐欺的な保険金請求を行ったため逮捕されました。

A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西洋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

Example

She loves western music and culture.

彼女は西洋の音楽と文化が大好きです。

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

広範囲またはパノラマビューを提供する光学機器

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

科学者は全ての地平線を観察するためにパンタスコープを使用しました。

C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑させる

Meaning

To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

Example

The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.

その複雑なパズルは学生を困惑させた。

A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解する

Meaning

to know the meaning of something; to comprehend

Example

Do you understand the instructions?

指示が理解できますか?

B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

母語

Meaning

the first language a person learns from childhood; native language

Example

Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.

子どもは母語で学ぶと最もよく理解する。

C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

輝く

Meaning

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

Example

The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.

ダイヤモンドの指輪は明るい光の下で輝いていました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不十分な

Meaning

Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.

Example

The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.

提供された証拠は不十分で説得力がなかった。

B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。

C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

遅れるまたは遅延する

Meaning

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

Example

The old computer tends to lag when running new software.

古いコンピューターは新しいソフトウェアを実行するときにラグが発生しやすい。

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音節の

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

先生はその言葉の音節構造を説明しました。

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

歴史的

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。

C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

再生

Meaning

The action of giving new life and vitality to something.

Example

Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.

適切な休息と栄養は体のリバイタライゼーションに繋がります。

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。

C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の

Meaning

relating to a city or town or its local government

Example

The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.

市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。

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。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

虚無主義

Meaning

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

Example

The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.

哲学者はニヒリズムを推進したとして批判されました。

C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

予感

Meaning

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative

Example

She had a premonition of danger before the trip.

旅行前に危険の予感があった。

C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う

Meaning

To dislike intensely or hate.

Example

I detest waking up early on weekends.

私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。

B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

獣

Meaning

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person

Example

The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.

ライオンはジャングルの猛獣です。

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 /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

対等者

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

CEOはパートナー企業の対等者と会いました。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸せ

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。

B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集して

Meaning

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

Example

The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.

森は高い松の木で密集して覆われていた。

C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

ノーム

Meaning

a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens

Example

The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.

庭にはノームの像が飾られていました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

感情的な

Meaning

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

Example

She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.

彼女は長い旅の後、彼に感情的な歓迎をした。

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

滑らかで光沢のある

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

彼女は光沢のある黒いスポーツカーを運転していました。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

傾斜

Meaning

A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.

Example

The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.

サイクリストは急な傾斜の坂を上るのに苦労していた。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人工の

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

この湖は人工のもので、自然のものではありません。

C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

に従って

Meaning

in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule

Example

The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.

その決定は規則に従って行われました。

C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

発酵剤

Meaning

a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify

Example

A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.

少しのイーストがパン生地を膨らませる。

C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

乾燥アムラ

Meaning

dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes

Example

Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.

乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。

C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

偏見

Meaning

an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person

Example

The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.

裁判官は事件で偏見を示したとして批判されました。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

魚を捕まえるために潜る大きな黒い海鳥

Meaning

a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving

Example

The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.

コウモリは岩の上に止まり、ダイブの後に羽を乾かしていました。

C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵入, 異常に大量の昆虫や動物がある場所に存在すること

Meaning

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

Example

The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.

キッチンにおけるアリの侵入は、即座に害虫駆除対策を講じる結果となった。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

答える

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

彼女は電話が鳴ったら電話に出ます。

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

デュオ

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

傷

Meaning

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

Example

The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.

医者は皮膚の傷を注意深く調べました。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。

C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

汗をかく

Meaning

To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Example

He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.

彼は10分間走った後、汗をかき始めました。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

決定

Meaning

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding

Example

Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.

正しい決定を下すには、利用可能なすべての選択肢を慎重に分析する必要がありました。

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ああ

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

ああ、今あなたが言いたいことがわかりました。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

通知をオフにして集中を保つ。

C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

強制する

Meaning

to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something

Example

The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.

契約は会社にタイムリーなサービスを提供することを義務付けます。

A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

文; 刑期

Meaning

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

Example

The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.

裁判官は彼に5年間の刑期を与えました。

C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

犯罪者; 法律違反者

Meaning

a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law

Example

The young offender was sentenced to community service.

その若い犯罪者はコミュニティサービスを命じられました。

C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的

Meaning

In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

Example

Interim governments manage transitional phases.

暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。

C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

嫌がらせ / 性的虐待

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

犯罪者は子供を誘惑しようとしたため逮捕されました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

過激な愛国主義

Meaning

extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy

Example

The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.

その政治家の演説はジンゴイズムに満ちていました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最も内面の

Meaning

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

Example

She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.

彼女は最も内面的な考えを最も親しい友達に明かした。

C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

原則

Meaning

a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true

Example

Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.

誠実は彼らの哲学の中心的な原則です。

C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

焦がす

Meaning

to burn the surface of something slightly

Example

The fire scorched the walls of the building.

火事が建物の壁を焦がした。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語

Meaning

a word consisting of two syllables

Example

The word 'happy' is a disyllable.

‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。

B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式

Meaning

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

Example

The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.

王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

できた

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

彼は子供の頃泳げた。

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医師は検査のために血液サンプルを採取しました。

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

私は2年前に彼女に会いました。

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

卵型

Meaning

egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse

Example

The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスの中央に卵型の形を描きました。

B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

障害物

Meaning

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

Example

Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.

人生の障害物はしばしば貴重な教訓に繋がる。