A1 verb /kʌm/

come

来る

Meaning

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

Example

Please come to my birthday party.

私の誕生日パーティーに来てください。

C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩

Meaning

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Example

The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.

その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

視覚の

Meaning

Relating to the eye or vision.

Example

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

視神経は目から脳に信号を伝達します。

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論

Meaning

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

Example

Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.

ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

ほうき

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

彼女は古いほうきを使って、ポーチから落ちた葉を掃きました。

C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning

a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep

Example

The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

力; 力強さ; 体力

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

定期的な運動は筋力を高めるのに役立ちます。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。

C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

麻痺させる

Meaning

to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive

Example

The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.

凍える風が数分で彼の指を麻痺させた。

B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

コード

Meaning

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

Example

He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

彼はコンピュータで問題を解決するためのコードを書きました。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

去勢する

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

農夫は若い雄牛を去勢して、管理しやすくした。

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

宗教の自由は基本的人権です。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

ガウン

Meaning

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

Example

She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.

彼女は卒業式でイブニングガウンを着てエレガントに見えた。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

動物の死体

Meaning

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered

Example

Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.

ハゲワシは野原に残された死体を食べていた。

C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

ナルシシスト

Meaning

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Example

Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.

みんな彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼はナルシシストだったから。

C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある

Meaning

Capable of movement or locomotion.

Example

Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.

特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。

B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ

Meaning

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail

Example

A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。

C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

詩人

Meaning

a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions

Example

Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.

シェイクスピアはしばしばアヴォンの詩人と呼ばれます。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用

Meaning

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

Example

His inept handling of the situation made it worse.

彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

運転手によって運転される大きな豪華な車

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

花嫁は白いリムジンで到着しました。

B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

主張する

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

証人はその男性が犯罪現場にいたと主張した。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

節制

Meaning

Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.

Example

Temperance is essential for a balanced life.

節制はバランスの取れた生活には欠かせません。

C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

硬い殻のある

Meaning

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

Example

The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.

科学者は硬い殻のある化石を研究しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

高慢

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

彼女はウェイターと話すのを避けたので、高慢に見えました。

C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

焼灼する

Meaning

to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection

Example

The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.

医者は出血を止めるために傷を焼灼した。

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。

A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

余裕がある

Meaning

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

Example

I can't afford a new car right now.

今、新しい車を買う余裕がありません。

C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

演壇

Meaning

A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.

Example

The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.

政治家は演壇から演説を行いました。

B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に

Meaning

only and completely; entirely

Example

The decision was purely based on economic factors.

その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。

C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン

Meaning

a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle

Example

She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.

彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。

C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

秘密の逢引

Meaning

a private romantic meeting between lovers

Example

They arranged a secret tryst in the park.

彼らは公園で秘密の逢引を手配した。

B1 noun /fiː/

fee

料金

Meaning

A payment made for a service or privilege.

Example

The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.

弁護士は彼のサービスに高い料金を請求した。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不正行為

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

教師は彼の不正行為で生徒を罰しました。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

励ます

Meaning

to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate

Example

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.

教師は生徒に質問をするように励ますべきです。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

魚類学

Meaning

The branch of zoology that deals with fish.

Example

He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.

彼は大学で魚類学の学位を取得した。

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ネックレス

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスをしていました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

今年の失業率は最小値に達しました。

C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

依存する / 代表団

Meaning

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

Example

Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.

出席は事前登録に依存しています。 / 学生の代表団が会議に出席しました。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

彼女は静かにうなずいた。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混ぜる

Meaning

to mix things together in a confused or untidy way

Example

Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.

すべての書類を一つの山に混ぜないでください。

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑念、不安

Meaning

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

彼女は契約書にサインすることに対して深刻な疑念を抱いていた。

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静な、無表情な

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契約

Meaning

a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding

Example

The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.

家主と借家人は財産を維持するために契約に署名しました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.

バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。

A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

蝶々

Meaning

an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day

Example

A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.

美しい蝶々が花の上に止まった。

B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

振動

Meaning

a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation

Example

The phone's vibration woke me up.

電話の振動で目が覚めた。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

危険

Meaning

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Example

His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.

彼の不注意な運転はみんなを危険にさらした。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

選ぶ

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

パレットからお好みの色を選んでください。

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。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

正当化された

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

サクリスティ

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

司祭はミサが始まる前にサクリスティに入った。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

不注意な; 無頓着な; 不注意な; おおざっぱな;

Meaning

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

Example

His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.

彼の不注意な運転が高速道路で深刻な事故を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

オーキッド

Meaning

a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers

Example

The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.

窓辺の白いオーキッドは何ヶ月も咲き続けました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

啓蒙された; 精神的に目覚めた; 賢い;

Meaning

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

Example

The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.

啓蒙された教師は、すべての生徒と知恵を共有しました。

B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服

Meaning

consistent; identical; standardized

Example

All students must wear a uniform to school.

すべての学生は学校で制服を着なければなりません。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

周辺の; 最小の; わずかな

Meaning

relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight

Example

The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.

売上のわずかな改善はほとんど気づかれませんでした。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

仲間

Meaning

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

Example

He is a fellow student in my class.

彼は私のクラスの仲間です。

C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

厳しく批判する

Meaning

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

Example

The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.

批評家はその映画の悪い脚本を厳しく批判しました。

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

しばしば

Meaning

frequently, many times

Example

I often visit my grandparents on weekends.

私は週末にしばしば祖父母を訪れます。

C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交差する

Meaning

to cross or pass through each other

Example

The two roads intersect at the city center.

二つの道路は市内中心で交差する。

A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

コイン

Meaning

Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.

Example

He collected old coins from different countries.

彼はさまざまな国から古いコインを集めました。

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。

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

音楽

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽を聴くのが好きです。

B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

定義する

Meaning

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

Example

The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.

先生は生徒に『民主主義』という言葉を定義するように頼んだ。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

過剰

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。

C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致の

Meaning

showing a difference or inconsistency

Example

The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.

目撃者たちは事件について食い違った証言をしました。

C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

実行する

Meaning

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

Example

The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.

マネージャーは効率を向上させるために変更を実行しました。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

豪華な

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同等の人

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

彼は霧を通して自分の仲間を見ようとしました。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

緩い

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

雨季の間、ビジネスは鈍くなる。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

予知する

Meaning

to predict or announce something before it happens

Example

The old man claimed he could foretell the future.

その老人は未来を予知できると主張した。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

売上高

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

会社は販売部門で高い売上高を報告しました。

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。

C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。

A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

旅行

Meaning

to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place

Example

I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.

私は世界中を旅行し、新しい文化を探求するのが好きです。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発

Meaning

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

Example

She had an angry outburst during the meeting.

会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬

Meaning

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

Example

The interment took place at the family cemetery.

埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。

C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源 (構造)

Meaning

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

Example

The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.

コウモリの翼と人間の腕は同源の構造です。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

無意識

Meaning

Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.

Example

He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.

彼は雪の中で横たわっているとき、寒さに無意識でした。

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

お腹がすいている

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

一日中働いた後でとてもお腹がすいています。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家系

Meaning

the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something

Example

The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.

その犬は何世代にもわたる家系を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

貧困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

彼らは基本的な施設なしで貧困に住んでいました。

C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照らす

Meaning

to light up or make clear

Example

The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.

昇る太陽が山頂を照らした。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

Example

He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.

B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

Example

He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.

A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

惑星

Meaning

a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star

Example

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.

火星は太陽から数えて太陽系の4番目の惑星です。

C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

監護; 拘留; 保護

Meaning

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention

Example

After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.

離婚後、彼らは子供たちの監護権を平等に分けました。

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

金曜日

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

私たちは毎週金曜日の午後にチーム会議があります。

A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

所有する

Meaning

to possess something; belonging to oneself

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the city.

彼女は市内に美しい家を持っています。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。

C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

停学; 拘留

Meaning

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

Example

The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.

生徒は繰り返しクラスを乱したため、停学を受けました。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。

B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

孫

Meaning

the child of one's son or daughter

Example

They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.

彼らは週末に孫と一緒に過ごすのが大好きです。

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

水泳

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

水泳は健康でフィットな状態を保つための素晴らしい方法です。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

反抗

Meaning

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

Example

The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.

その兵士はミッション中の反抗で罰せられました。

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。

C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接的または自然な結果

Meaning

a direct or natural consequence or result

Example

One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.

新しい政策の結果の一つは、公共の認識の向上でした。

C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高くて細い

Meaning

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

Example

The lank teenager towered over his classmates.

その高くて細いティーンエイジャーはクラスメートよりも高かった。

C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

使い古しの

Meaning

Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.

Example

The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.

ソファは長年の使用で古くて使い古しのように見えた。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

気難しい

Meaning

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Example

The child grew peevish when denied candy.

子供はキャンディをもらえなかったので、怒りっぽくなりました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清掃員、管理人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校の清掃員は、教室が清潔に保たれるように毎晩遅くまで働いていました。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

坦率さ

Meaning

The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.

Example

Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.

C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫ら

Meaning

having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters

Example

The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.

その雑誌は淫らな内容で批判されました。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

和解的

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

彼女は緊張を和らげるために和解的な口調で話した。

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角

Meaning

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

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。

C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同時に行われる、並行する、同じ時間に行われる

Meaning

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

Example

The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.

会議では、さまざまなトピックに関する並行セッションが行われました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止

Meaning

A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.

Example

The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.

国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。