C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。

B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

作業のコレクション、サンプル、または作業リスト

Meaning

A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.

Example

His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.

彼のポートフォリオは彼の多様なスキルの範囲を示していました。

C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源

Meaning

A substance or device that produces light.

Example

The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.

ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。

C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード

Meaning

a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control

Example

The dog was on a leash during the walk.

散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

始める

Meaning

beginning to do or experience something

Example

She is starting a new job next week.

彼女は来週、新しい仕事を始める。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技術的進歩は未来を形作る。

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

不透水の

Meaning

Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.

Example

The container is made of impermeable plastic.

その容器は不透水のプラスチックでできています。

C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七角形

Meaning

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

Example

The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.

数学の先生は黒板にヘプタゴンを描きました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

庭師は土壌を豊かにするために堆肥を追加しました。

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 /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

先見の明がある; 創造的;

Meaning

having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative

Example

Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.

スティーブ・ジョブズはテクノロジーを革新した先見の明があるリーダーでした。

C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

リボンのロゼット

Meaning

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

Example

The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.

兵士は帽子に赤いリボンのロゼットを付けていました。

C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

ピグメンテーション

Meaning

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

Example

Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.

過度の摩擦はピグメンテーションの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

手足

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

彼は木に登るときに手足を折った。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

動物伝染病

Meaning

An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.

Example

The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.

農家は、動物伝染病が彼の家畜を壊すかもしれないと恐れていました。

B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

識別する

Meaning

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Example

Can you identify the suspect?

容疑者を特定できますか？

A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

規則

Meaning

an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.

Example

There are strict rules about safety in the lab.

実験室には安全に関する厳しい規則があります。

C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多様化された

Meaning

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

Example

The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.

その会社はリスクを減らすために多様化されたビジネス戦略を採用した。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

騎兵

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

騎兵は速さでフィールドを横断しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない

Meaning

unable to move or be moved

Example

After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.

事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不親切な

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店のオーナーは新しい客に不親切なようだった。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

剛性

Meaning

inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise

Example

The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.

古いシステムの剛性は、どんな革新も妨げました。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語

Meaning

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

Example

The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.

教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。

A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

ケチャップソース

Meaning

a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices

Example

She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.

彼女はフレンチフライにケチャップをかけてから食べました。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

処刑人

Meaning

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

Example

The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.

処刑人は死刑囚のために絞首台を準備した。

C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

きらめく

Meaning

to sparkle or flash brightly

Example

The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.

花火は夜空に向かってきらめいた。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

延期する

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会議は来週に延期されました。

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。

B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning

a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa

Example

He is an Arab living in Dubai.

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能な状況

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

経験豊富な / 味付けされた

Meaning

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

Example

She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.

彼女は20年以上の経験を持つベテランの教師です。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

アイアンウッド

Meaning

a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers

Example

The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.

アイアンウッドの木は小さな白い花を咲かせます。

C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

散歩する

Meaning

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

Example

They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.

彼らは古い町を散歩し、景色を楽しんでいました。

C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

幻覚を見る

Meaning

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

Example

After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.

薬を飲んだ後、彼は奇妙な形をハルシネイトし始めた。

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初期の

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example

Her initial reaction was one of surprise.

彼女の初期の反応は驚きだった。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

利他主義

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

人種の

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制する / 制御する

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

政府はインフレを抑制するために措置を取った。

C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

明らかにする、説明する

Meaning

make (something) clear; explain.

Example

The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.

教授は簡単な例で理論を明らかにしました。

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

明らか

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

それがすぐに明らかになった、彼が真実を話していないことが。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

破片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

目に破片が入ると、刺激を引き起こします。

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。

C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

ブレーカー（何かを壊す人や物、海岸近くで泡に壊れる大きな波、電気回路を中断する装置）

Meaning

A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.

Example

The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.

嵐の間にブレーカーがトリップし、電気が切断されました。

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning

Intended to encourage or urge to action.

Example

The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.

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。

A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

たぶん

Meaning

used to express possibility or uncertainty

Example

Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.

たぶん明日公園に行くでしょう。

C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

説教台

Meaning

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Example

The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.

牧師は説教台の前に立って、会衆に向かって話した。

A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

行方不明

Meaning

Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.

Example

Many youths are missing economic opportunities.

多くの若者が経済的機会を逃しています。

C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

銀河に関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Example

The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.

望遠鏡で観測された銀河系の現象は魅力的でした。

C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

悪臭の空気

Meaning

An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.

Example

A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.

腐敗の気配が廃墟の上に漂っていた。

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。

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐った

Meaning

decayed and emitting a foul smell

Example

The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.

ゴミは何日も太陽の下で放置された後、腐った臭いを発しました。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。

C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利

Meaning

A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.

Example

Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.

自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

作詞する

Meaning

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

Example

The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.

詩人は心のこもったソネットを作詞した。

B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

長老

Meaning

a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community

Example

We should always respect our elders.

私たちは常に年長者を尊敬しなければなりません。

C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者

Meaning

a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others

Example

She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.

彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程式

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

彼はxの値を見つけるために方程式を解いた。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

子供が壁にペンキを塗った。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

訴訟好き

Meaning

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

Example

He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.

彼はしばしば他人を訴える争い好きな隣人として知られています。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。

A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

単語

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

彼は辞書でその単語を調べました。

C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

嘔吐, 排出

Meaning

to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly

Example

The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.

壊れたパイプが床全体に水を吐き出しました。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

勝利した

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

勝利したチームは、チャンピオンシップの勝利を大きな喜びで祝いました。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。

A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

間違い

Meaning

not correct or true; mistaken

Example

It is wrong to cheat on a test.

テストでカンニングするのは間違いです。

A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

転がる

Meaning

to move by turning over and over on an axis

Example

She rolled the ball down the hill.

彼女はボールを丘の下に転がしました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来た

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

彼女はパーティーに時間通りに来た。

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

ランキング

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

彼の競技でのランキングは、各ラウンド後に向上しました。

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大きい

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

彼らは広いスペースのある大きな家に引っ越しました。

C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

擦れて痛む

Meaning

To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.

Example

The rough shoes were chafing his heels.

荒れた靴が彼のかかとを擦っていた。

C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

戴冠する

Meaning

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

Example

The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.

王は大きな儀式で即位しました。

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

適応

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

登山者は高い標高に適応するために時間が必要でした。

C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な

Meaning

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

Example

His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.

彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

ねじれたまたは曲がった形; 通常の形から外れてねじる行為

Meaning

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

Example

The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.

体操選手のコンターションは観客を驚かせました。

C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑

Meaning

The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

Example

Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.

目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。

B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

Example

The population of the town has decreased over the years.

C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

テクニカルリティ

Meaning

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

Example

The case was dismissed on a technicality.

その事件はテクニカルリティで却下された。

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遺産

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

バングラデシュには豊かな文化遺産があります。

C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

出所

Meaning

The origin or source of something.

Example

The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.

博物館は古代の写本の出所を確認しました。

C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型艦隊

Meaning

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

Example

A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.

漁船のフロティラが夜明けに港を出発しました。

A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

混ぜる

Meaning

To combine different substances or elements together.

Example

She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.

彼女は新しい色合いを作るために、さまざまな色を混ぜるのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

手品, 欺瞞

Meaning

skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery

Example

The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.

魔法使いの手品は観客を驚かせた。

A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

サッカー

Meaning

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

Example

They watched a football match on TV.

彼らはテレビでサッカーの試合を見ました。

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申請 / アプリケーション / ソフトウェア

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

彼女は奨学金の申請を提出しました。

C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

黙認

Meaning

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

Example

He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.

彼は黙認の笑顔を見せて、計画に同意しました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

ミソガミー

Meaning

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

Example

His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.

彼のミソガミーは、パートナーと一緒に落ち着くことを妨げた。

C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

結束力のある

Meaning

Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.

Example

The team displayed a cohesive strategy.

チームは一体感のある戦略を示しました。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

苦くて怒りに満ちた

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

論争は物議を醸す発言の後、アクリモニアスになった。

C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神経伝達物質

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

セロトニンとドーパミンは気分に影響を与える主要な神経伝達物質です。

A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

ハゲタカ

Meaning

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Example

The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.

凧は田んぼの上で獲物を探しながら高く飛んでいた。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力

Meaning

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

Example

Age brings wisdom and experience.

年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄託者

Meaning

a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement

Example

The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.

寄託者は美術品を博物館に預けた。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

映画製作者

Meaning

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

Example

He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.

彼は業界で有名なフィルムメーカーです。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

冗談好きな

Meaning

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous

Example

His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.

彼の冗談好きな性格は同僚の中で人気があった。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

Following in order or as a result.

Example

The sequent events changed the course of history.

次の出来事は歴史の流れを変えました。

C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する

Meaning

To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

Example

She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水

Meaning

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

Example

The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.

町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。

C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明

Meaning

Transparently clear; easy to understand.

Example

The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.

湖の水はとても透明で、底の石まで見えるほどでした。

C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

変換する

Meaning

to change in form, nature, or substance

Example

Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.

錬金術は鉛を金に変えることを目指していた。

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

退職金

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

会社は彼の仕事が終了した後、退職金を提供しました。

B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内の

Meaning

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Example

Domestic investments stabilize the economy.

国内投資は経済を安定させる。

B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力

Meaning

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

Example

A strong immunity protects against infections.

強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。