C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

一致する

Meaning

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

Example

The ideas in his essay cohere well.

彼のエッセイのアイデアはよく調和しています。

B1 verb /træk/

track

追跡する

Meaning

To follow or trace the course or progress of something.

Example

Someone can easily track your location on social media.

誰かがソーシャルメディアで簡単にあなたの位置を追跡できます。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

慰めようのない

Meaning

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Example

She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は慰めようのない状態でした。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不適切

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

彼の傲慢な発言は観客を不快にさせた。

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

追放する

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

王は裏切り者を王国から追放した。

A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

家

Meaning

the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence

Example

She finally returned home after a long journey.

彼女は長い旅の後、やっと家に帰りました。

B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

まず

Meaning

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

Example

Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.

まず、予算の問題に対処する必要があります。

C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

指示的

Meaning

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

Example

His tone was indicative of his frustration.

彼のトーンは彼のフラストレーションを示していた。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇跡的; 驚くべき; 非凡な

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

彼女の奇跡的な回復は、すべての医師を驚かせました。

C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

Example

The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。

C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住居地

Meaning

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

Example

He declared Canada as his legal domicile.

彼はカナダを彼の法的な住居地として宣言しました。

C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー

Meaning

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Example

She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.

彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

過度な

Meaning

excessive; beyond reasonable limits

Example

He has an immoderate love for sweets.

彼はお菓子に対して過度の愛情を持っています。

C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

作る、考案する

Meaning

to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing

Example

He concocted a story to explain his absence.

彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

口笛を吹く

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

彼は仕事をしながら口笛を吹くのが好きです。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。

A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

ライオン

Meaning

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India

Example

The lion roared loudly in the savanna.

ライオンはサバンナで大きな声で吠えた。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石細工師

Meaning

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

Example

The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.

博物館は古代に使用された宝石細工の道具を展示しました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

増加した

Meaning

became greater in size, amount, or degree

Example

The company's revenue increased last year.

会社の収益は昨年増加しました。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。

C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

死体のような

Meaning

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

Example

His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.

彼の死体のような外見はパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

鍛造する、偽造する

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

鍛冶屋は鉄から強力な剣を鍛えました。

B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

回復

Meaning

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

Example

She is still recovering from the flu.

彼女はまだインフルエンザから回復しています。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

湿気のある; 湿った

Meaning

containing moisture; damp; moist;

Example

The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.

湿度の高い気候は、実際よりも暑さを感じさせます。

A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性

Meaning

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

Example

There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.

明日は雨の強い可能性があります。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不幸な; 悲しい

Meaning

not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable

Example

He was unhappy with the results of his exam.

彼は試験の結果に不満でした。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。

C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

重要でない人物; 存在しないもの

Meaning

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

Example

He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.

彼は大企業でノンエンティティのように感じていました。

C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

デキャンタ

Meaning

To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

Example

She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.

彼女は慎重にワインをきれいなグラスに注いだ。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

絡ませる

Meaning

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

Example

The vines entwine around the old fence.

つるが古いフェンスを巻きつけている。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Example

The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。

A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ライン

Meaning

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

Example

People waited in a long line outside the theater.

人々は劇場の外で長い列を作って待っていた。

B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

双子

Meaning

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Example

They have twin girls.

彼らには双子の女の子がいます。

C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高の幸福または祝福、しばしば山上の説教でのイエスの言葉に関連して使用される

Meaning

supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Example

She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.

良い知らせを受け取った後、彼女は幸福の状態を感じていた。

A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

誠実

Meaning

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.

Example

His rectitude earned him respect in society.

彼の誠実さは社会で尊敬を得た。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗する

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example

He could not resist the temptation.

彼は誘惑に抵抗できませんでした。

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

妊娠させる / 飽和させる

Meaning

To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.

Example

The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.

科学者は樹脂で素材をインプレグネイトする方法を使用しました。

C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

オールラウンダー

Meaning

an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant

Example

He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.

彼はファクトトムとして働き、事務的な仕事とメンテナンス作業の両方を担当していました。

B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

入浴

Meaning

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

Example

I bathe every morning before going to work.

私は毎朝、仕事に行く前にお風呂に入ります。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な

Meaning

lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity

Example

The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.

独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向

Meaning

The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.

Example

Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.

彼女の内向的な性格は、大きなパーティーを楽しむのを難しくした。

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

嵐の強化

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

嵐の強化は気候変動に関連しています。

C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用

Meaning

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

Example

The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.

文化と技術の相互作用が現代生活を形作っています。

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

ペスト

Meaning

A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.

Example

The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.

中世の都市はペストで荒廃した。

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

フィトニュートリエント

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

Example

Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.

ブロッコリーは免疫力を高めるフィトニュートリエントを豊富に含んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用権

Meaning

The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.

Example

The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.

借家人は土地の使用権を持っていたが、所有権はなかった。

C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

誤解

Meaning

A wrong idea or false understanding about something.

Example

There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.

成功は一夜にして成るという誤解が広まっている。

C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

うっかり; ついうっかり; 誤って

Meaning

without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake

Example

She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.

彼女はコンピュータを掃除しているとき、重要なファイルをうっかり削除してしまった。

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

知恵

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

問題解決における彼女の知恵は、同僚たちの尊敬を集めました。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸せ

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

裏切り罪

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

彼は国家に対する反逆罪で告発されました。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

食事

Meaning

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

Example

We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.

私たちは新しいレストランで素晴らしい食事を楽しみました。

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

聖書に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧師は説教中に聖書の参照をしました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未確認; 未検証;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

報告書は公式の確認が得られるまで未確認のままです。

C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐

Meaning

A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.

Example

The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.

そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先進的な実験室は画期的な発見を可能にしました。

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

弁護士

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

彼女は契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談しました。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位

Meaning

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

Example

He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.

彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。

A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小さい

Meaning

Small in size, amount, or degree.

Example

He drank a little water before going to bed.

彼は寝る前に少し水を飲んだ。

B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界環境デー

Meaning

An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.

Example

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.

世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

富

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

富の創出には、あなたが眠っている間にお金を生む資産を作ることが含まれます。

C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

暗記

Meaning

The process of learning or committing something to memory

Example

Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.

重要な情報の暗記は試験において重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

不必要な

Meaning

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

Example

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

その映画は不必要な暴力で批判された

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

苦しみ

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。

C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

Example

The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.

鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

思春期の人

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

思春期の人々はしばしば急速な身体的および感情的な変化を経験します。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

インフルエンザのエピデミックは全国で何千人もの人々に影響を与えました。

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。

C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること

Meaning

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

Example

His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.

彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全な; 絶対的な; 透明な; 非常に急な

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

それは私たちが場所を見つけた純粋な運だった。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然に

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

彼はうっかりグラスを落としてしまった。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

会計事務所

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

商人は一日中、会計事務所で帳簿を確認して過ごしました。

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人々

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

町の人々は祭りのために集まりました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

モノリス

Meaning

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

Example

The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.

古代のモノリスは何世紀にもわたって砂漠に立っていました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

コンピレーション

Meaning

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together

Example

The book is a compilation of his best essays.

その本は彼の最高のエッセイのコンピレーションです。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動

Meaning

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

Example

He was arrested for incitement to riot.

彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

知恵に関連する

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

僧侶は学生たちに知恵に関連する教えを共有しました。

A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

理解

Meaning

the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

Example

Her understanding of the issue was impressive.

彼女の問題に対する理解は印象的でした。

A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共の

Meaning

relating to or affecting the people as a whole

Example

The public demanded action on the issue.

公共はこの問題に対する行動を要求しました。

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

今

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

私は今勉強しています。

B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

試験

Meaning

A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.

Example

BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.

BPSCは厳格な試験を実施します。

C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ

Meaning

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

Example

He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.

彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。

C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

リラックスする

Meaning

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

Example

Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.

深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好戦的な

Meaning

Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.

Example

His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.

彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば彼を困難に陥れました。

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

驚くべきことに

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

驚くべきことに、彼女は1日でプロジェクト全体を終わらせました。

C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大

Meaning

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.

Example

The library contained a voluminous collection of books.

図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。

C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

ドラマ化する

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

Example

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。

C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延

Meaning

The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs

Example

The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.

老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。

C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推論

Meaning

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

Example

His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.

彼の推論は討論中に審査員を感動させた。

B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

無限

Meaning

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

Example

The universe is often described as infinite.

宇宙はしばしば無限だと説明されます。

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

空

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

今日は空が青いです。

C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

金融家

Meaning

a person who manages large amounts of money or investments

Example

The financier advised the company on its investments.

金融家は会社に投資に関するアドバイスをしました。

A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

コメディ

Meaning

A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.

Example

We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.

私たちは劇場で面白いコメディを見ました。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者

Meaning

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

Example

The museum had many visitors last weekend.

博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。

C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

ヘビウリ

Meaning

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.

ヘビウリは庭で蛇のような形に曲がりながら育ちます。

C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

策略; 騙し

Meaning

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem

Example

The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.

泥棒は警備員を惑わすために巧妙な策略を使った。

A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

あげる

Meaning

to freely transfer something to someone

Example

I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.

私は友達に誕生日にプレゼントをあげます。

C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

交配

Meaning

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

Example

Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.

農家は牛の乳生産を向上させるために交配します。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威圧

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

労働者たちは経営陣による威圧の事例を報告しました。

C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

キャレット (^)

Meaning

A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.

Example

The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.

編集者は、欠落している単語を挿入する場所を示すためにキャレットを配置しました。

C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的

Meaning

Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

Example

Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.

政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。

C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

短編小説

Meaning

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

Example

The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

著者は本の序文に感動的な短編小説を含めた。

C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

信徒

Meaning

Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.

Example

The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.

教会は信徒を歓迎し、イベントに参加するよう呼びかけた。

C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授与する

Meaning

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

Example

The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.

王は勇敢な兵士に栄誉を授けました。