C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning

a false or unfounded story or rumor

Example

The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.

A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

テレビ

Meaning

a device used to receive television broadcasts

Example

I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.

毎晩、テレビでお気に入りの番組を見ています。

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。

C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン

Meaning

a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause

Example

She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.

彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

繰り返し不満を言う

Meaning

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

Example

She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.

彼女は私が犯した間違いについて繰り返し不満を言っていました。

C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

そばかす

Meaning

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

Example

Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.

彼女の顔は可愛いそばかすで覆われていて、毎年夏になると現れます。

C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

エレファントアップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh

Example

Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.

エレファントアップルは、美味しいジャムやピクルスを作るために使用されます。

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正で実用的; 高すぎない; 論理的

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

そのホテルは品質の高い宿泊施設に対して合理的な価格を提供しています。

A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

発見する

Meaning

to find something for the first time

Example

Scientists discovered a new planet last year.

科学者たちは昨年新しい惑星を発見しました。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

軽犯罪

Meaning

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example

He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.

公共の秩序に関わる軽犯罪で罰金を科された。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

夕食

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

家族は午後7時に夕食のために集まりました。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成長マインドセット

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。

B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

視聴者

Meaning

a person who watches something, especially television or video content

Example

The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.

視聴者はリモコンでチャンネルを切り替えることができます。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴る

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

怒った男は対戦相手を殴ると脅した。

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行動

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

汚染防止のために即時の行動が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning

a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

悪魔的な行為

Meaning

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

Example

The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.

悪党の悪魔的な行為は町の人々を恐れさせました。

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

ネットワーキング

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

ネットワーキングはキャリア開発にとって重要です。

B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

面白い; 楽しくて魅力的

Meaning

providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging

Example

The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.

コメディアンのパフォーマンスは非常に面白く、観客を笑わせ続けました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

血なまぐさい

Meaning

involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence

Example

The movie was too gory for children.

その映画は子供には血なまぐさいすぎました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の無礼なコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平ら; 均等; 水準

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

表面は完全に平らで滑らかでした。

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 /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

耐えられる; 受け入れ可能だが理想的ではない

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

午後の暑さはほとんど耐えられるものでした。

C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

田舎者

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Example

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

都会の人々は田舎者の簡単な方法を笑った。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

仲介者

Meaning

a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another

Example

He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.

彼は二つの家族間の対立を解決するために仲介者として行動しました。

C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神経学的

Meaning

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Example

Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.

瞑想は精神的健康に対して積極的な神経学的影響を与えます。

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

螺旋状の金属製ファスナー; 何かをねじで締める

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

彼は棚を壁にしっかりとねじ込んだ。

C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

メトロノーム

Meaning

A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.

Example

She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.

彼女は安定したタイミングを保つためにメトロノームを使ってピアノを練習していた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

間奏

Meaning

A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.

Example

There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.

演劇の二つの幕の間に短い音楽の間奏がありました。

B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

ダム; 貯水池;

Meaning

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

Example

The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.

巨大なダムはこの地域に電力を提供し、洪水を制御します。

C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

成長のために食物を処理して利用する

Meaning

Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.

Example

The liver helps to metabolize toxins.

肝臓は毒素をメタボライズするのを助けます。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

取引

Meaning

the act or business of buying and selling goods or services

Example

She made a fortune through online trading.

彼女はオンライン取引で大金を稼ぎました。

C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

裂ける、引き裂く

Meaning

to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh

Example

The broken glass lacerated his hand.

壊れたガラスが彼の手を切った。

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

上げる / 増加させる

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

彼女は質問をするために手を上げました。

B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

フック

Meaning

to catch with a hook; to fasten

Example

He hooked the fish successfully.

彼は成功裏に魚を釣り上げた。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

展望, 予測

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年の経済の展望は前向きです。

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 /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不協和音

Meaning

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

Example

The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.

オーケストラはリハーサル中に不協和音を発生させました。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。

A1 adjective /red/

Red

赤

Meaning

having the color of blood or fire; of the color red

Example

She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい赤いドレスを着ていた。

B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

毒

Meaning

a substance that is capable of causing death or illness

Example

The snake's bite contains deadly poison.

蛇の咬傷には致命的な毒が含まれている。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

Example

The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.

C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

スタッカート

Meaning

short and detached in sound or style, often used in music

Example

The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.

ピアニストはスタッカートのリズムで音符を弾きました。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な

Meaning

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Example

Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.

彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。

C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

死骸

Meaning

the decaying flesh of dead animals

Example

Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.

ハゲワシは野原に残された死骸を食べる。

A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冷蔵庫

Meaning

an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold

Example

Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

牛乳を新鮮に保つために冷蔵庫に入れてください。

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。

C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

覗く / 口出しする

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

Example

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

彼女は隣人のプライベートな生活を覗こうとした。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台

Meaning

A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.

Example

The observatory is open to the public on weekends.

天文台は週末に一般公開されています。

A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

病気

Meaning

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

Example

The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.

医者はその病気の治療法を研究しています。

B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

殺人者

Meaning

A person or thing that kills.

Example

The police caught the killer last night.

警察は昨晩殺人者を捕まえた。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木製の床

Meaning

A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.

Example

The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.

その古い邸宅には美しい木製の床がありました。

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

スリム

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

放射線

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太陽からの放射線は保護なしでは有害である可能性があります。

A1 verb /duː/

do

する

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

私は毎晩宿題をします。

C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

緩和

Meaning

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

Example

Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.

緩和ケアは終末期の患者の治療において重要な焦点となります。

A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

工場

Meaning

A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.

Example

He works in a shoe factory.

彼は靴工場で働いています。

A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

Example

He has been blind since birth.

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

路地

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

彼らは暗い路地を通って、メインの道路に到達した。

C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改宗者

Meaning

A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.

Example

She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.

彼女は新しい信仰に改宗した後、改宗者になった。

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

承認

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

そのプロジェクトは政府の承認を得た。

A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

一致する

Meaning

to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another

Example

The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.

彼女のドレスの色は彼女の靴と完璧にマッチしています。

C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要

Meaning

of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences

Example

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.

平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり

Meaning

a group or gathering of witches

Example

The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.

魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。

C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な

Meaning

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.

箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

機知に富んだ; 面白い

Meaning

having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way

Example

Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.

彼女の機知に富んだ答えは、批評家の質問に対して観客全体を感動させました。

A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 順序

Meaning

a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence

Example

The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.

教師は静かに座るよう命じました。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

ためらう、または力や勢いを失う

Meaning

to hesitate or lose strength or momentum

Example

Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.

彼女の声はスピーチをする際に途切れました。

C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

木材を支える金属製のスタンド

Meaning

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

Example

The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.

古い暖炉のアンダイロンの上に木材が置かれていた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

シンクロニシティ

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

彼らのダンスパフォーマンスは完璧なシンクロニシティを示しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

無意味な, 馬鹿な

Meaning

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

Example

The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.

その映画は無意味なセリフで批判された。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

興奮しやすい

Meaning

easily excited or emotionally aroused

Example

The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.

その子供は興奮しやすく、何でも小さなことで笑っていた。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

権利

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人々の権利は優先されました。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

略奪者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

戦いの後、略奪者たちは村を荒らしました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

負う

Meaning

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

Example

He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.

彼は間違った場所に駐車して罰金を科せられた。

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活発な

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

活発な老紳士は結婚式で喜びながら踊った。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。

C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色合い

Meaning

a slight shade or variation of a color

Example

The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.

壁は白で、少し青いティントで塗られていました。

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。

C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な

Meaning

Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture

Example

Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.

冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。

B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

陰鬱

Meaning

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

Example

The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.

雰囲気は突然陰鬱になった。

C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する

Meaning

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

Example

She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.

彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning

Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.

Example

The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.

B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

炎

Meaning

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example

The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.

キャンドルの火花が夕暮れの風に揺れていました。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意する

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

私たちは皆、その計画が素晴らしいことに同意しています。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。

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。

C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

嘆く

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

Example

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

彼女は幼少期の家を失ったことを嘆いた。

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密裏に

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

取引はサブローザで行われ、公衆の監視を避けるためでした。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。

B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

施行する

Meaning

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Example

Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.

厳格な法律を施行することは、違反を防ぐために必要です。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

いつも通り

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

いつも通り、彼は会議に遅れて到着しました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

追い越す

Meaning

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass

Example

The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.

ランナーは最後の周回で競争相手を追い越しました。

B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

キロメートル

Meaning

a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters

Example

The village is about five kilometers away from the town.

その村は町から約五キロメートル離れています。

C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

活発

Meaning

active and lively, especially in old age

Example

The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.

活発な祖母は素早いダンスステップで皆を驚かせました。

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

matriarch

Meaning

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

Example

The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。

C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人

Meaning

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

Example

The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.

貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。

C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

アルカリ法案

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

1863年のアルカリ法案は最初の環境法の一つでした。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延性

Meaning

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

Example

Gold is a very ductile metal.

金は非常に延性のある金属です。

A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

人口は自治を支持しました。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永遠の

Meaning

Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.

Example

The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.

詩人は自然に対する永遠の愛について書きました。

A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

偽; 不正確; 欺瞞; 人工

Meaning

not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial

Example

The witness gave false testimony in court.

証人は法廷で偽証をした。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商

Meaning

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

Example

The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.

アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。

C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

Example

The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.