C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

収束

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技術の収束が産業を革命的に変革しています。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

控えめ

Meaning

reserved, modest, and shy

Example

She gave him a demure smile.

彼女は控えめな笑顔を彼に向けた。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的

Meaning

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Example

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

雨は一日中断続的でした。

C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。

B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

数学

Meaning

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

Example

Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.

数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した

Meaning

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

Example

She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.

彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

好ましい

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。

C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

酷評する

Meaning

To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.

Example

The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.

政治家は討論中に相手をすぐに批判しました。

A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

ペット

Meaning

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Example

My dog is my favorite pet.

私の犬は私のお気に入りのペットです。

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

無駄にする

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

ソーシャルメディアはしばしば貴重な時間を無駄にする原因となります。

A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

道具

Meaning

a device or implement used to carry out a particular function

Example

He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.

彼は椅子を修理するためにハンマーを道具として使いました。

A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

貧しい; 質の悪い

Meaning

having little money; lacking resources; of low quality

Example

The poor family struggled to make ends meet.

貧しい家族は生活費を稼ぐために戦っていました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

徐々に; だんだん

Meaning

slowly and steadily over a period of time

Example

The weather gradually became warmer in spring.

春になると、天気は徐々に暖かくなった。

C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像視する

Meaning

To admire or worship someone excessively.

Example

Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.

ファンはしばしばその才能とライフスタイルのために有名人を偶像視します。

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。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

アンケート

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。

C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い

Meaning

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.

Example

The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.

そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。

C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査

Meaning

a police officer of the lowest rank

Example

The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.

巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。

C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える

Meaning

To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.

Example

They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.

彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

彼は自分の悪い成績に恥ずかしさを感じていた。

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

と

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

彼女はリンゴとオレンジを買いました。

C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

驚愕

Meaning

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

Example

She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

彼女は息を呑むような景色に驚いて口を開けたまま立っていた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

俳優

Meaning

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

Example

The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.

フェスティバルは、国内各地から集まった才能豊かな俳優たちで満たされていました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合

Meaning

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Example

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。

B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

荷車

Meaning

a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.

農夫は干し草をワゴンに積んだ。

B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい

Meaning

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

Example

The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.

子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小さな装飾用の像

Meaning

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Example

She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.

彼女はダンスをするバレリーナの陶器のフィギュリンを買いました。

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

広げる

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

旅行は異なる文化への視野を広げてくれる。

C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

輸入

Meaning

The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad

Example

The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.

高級品の輸入は厳しく規制されています。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反論する

Meaning

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

Example

The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.

弁護士は強力な証拠で虚偽の告発を反論しました。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体

Meaning

a flat, thin, round object or surface

Example

He inserted the music disc into the player.

彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。

C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

単細胞

Meaning

Consisting of a single cell.

Example

Amoebas are unicellular organisms.

アメーバは単細胞生物です。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

無教養な; 教養のない

Meaning

lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized

Example

His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.

彼の無教養な行動はディナーパーティーでみんなを困らせた。

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保護主義

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

政府のプロテクショニズムは、地元企業の成長を助けました。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。

B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

修正する

Meaning

To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

Example

She had to revise her essay before submission.

彼女は提出前にエッセイをリヴァイズする必要があった。

C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

お願いする

Meaning

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

Example

The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.

村人たちは干ばつの間、雨を求めて神々にお願いした。

C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

遺言 / 証拠

Meaning

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

Example

His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

彼の成功は彼の努力と献身の証です。

C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

系図学

Meaning

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

Example

She spent years researching her family's genealogy.

彼女は家族の系図学を研究するのに何年も費やしました。

B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

引き金

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

Example

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

大きな音がアラームシステムをトリガーした。

B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい

Meaning

very small in size or amount; existing in name only

Example

He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.

彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。

C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

言語学的

Meaning

Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.

Example

The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.

AIモデルは言語学的パターンから学習します。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装飾的な

Meaning

Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.

Example

The garden was filled with ornamental plants.

庭は装飾的な植物でいっぱいだった。

A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

環境

Meaning

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Example

Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.

環境保護は未来の世代にとって重要です。

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

経済的

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。

C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

適切な瞬間

Meaning

Happening at a suitable or convenient time.

Example

She arrived at an opportune moment to help.

彼女は助けるために適切な瞬間に到着しました。

C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

静かな

Meaning

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Example

She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.

彼女はよく子供時代の静かな日々を思い出します。

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影響する

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

天気は私たちの気分に大きな影響を与えることがある。

C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益な細菌

Meaning

Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.

Example

Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.

ヨーグルトは消化を助けるプロバイオティクスの自然な供給源です。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

支援拡大

Meaning

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

Example

The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.

チャリティはホームレスのために新しい支援拡大プログラムを開始しました。

C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

Example

The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー

Meaning

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Example

The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.

農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した

Meaning

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

Example

The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.

その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。

C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

反論する

Meaning

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

Example

The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

弁護士は証人の証言を確かな証拠で反論しました。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

忌まわしい

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example

The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.

ゴミの耐え難い悪臭で、みんなが部屋を出ていった。

C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯

Meaning

A region defined by its climate.

Example

He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.

彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多権主義

Meaning

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

Example

The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.

国は分権改革後、多権主義を経験しました。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。

C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

ペナント旗

Meaning

A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.

Example

The team raised the championship pennant proudly.

チームは誇らしげにチャンピオンシップペナント旗を掲げました。

C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

名誉毀損

Meaning

containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation

Example

The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.

その記事は名誉毀損であると見なされ、撤回する必要があった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

尊敬される

Meaning

respected and admired; held in high regard

Example

He is an esteemed professor at the university.

彼は大学で尊敬されている教授です。

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

午後

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

私たちは午後にコーヒーを飲みに会いました。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

間違いなく

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

彼は間違いなくチームで一番の選手です。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

好都合な

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントの天候は好都合でした。

C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Meaning

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

Example

The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

重婚者

Meaning

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

Example

The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.

ポリガミストは三人の妻が別々の家に住んでいる。

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

カーテン

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

彼女は明るい日差しを遮るためにカーテンを引いた。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

儀式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

結婚式では多くの伝統的な儀式が行われました。

A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

へ

Meaning

in the direction of

Example

He is running towards the park.

彼は公園へ向かって走っています。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作曲

Meaning

the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged

Example

Her composition won first prize in the contest.

彼女の作曲はコンテストで第一位を獲得しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

ポリアーキー

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

ポリアーキーは複数の政党が権力を共有することを許可します。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

野生動物

Meaning

animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment

Example

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

その公園は多種多様な野生動物の家です。

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

読めない

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

医者の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

セクション

Meaning

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

Example

This section of the report needs further review.

この報告書のセクションは、さらに検討する必要があります。

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

複雑さ

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

問題の複雑さは専門家のチームを必要とした。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

着陸

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

パイロットは荒れた天候の中でスムーズな着陸を成功させました。

C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推測する

Meaning

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

Example

From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.

証拠から、探偵は容疑者が嘘をついていることを推測しました。

B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

先駆的

Meaning

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.

Example

Pioneering efforts often lead to success.

先駆的な努力はしばしば成功につながります。

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

インタラクティブ

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

インタラクティブな学習は、学生が授業に参加し続けるのを助けます。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

落ち着かせる

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

お母さんは優しい子守唄で泣いている赤ちゃんを静めました。

A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

興奮した

Meaning

very enthusiastic and eager about something

Example

The children were excited to open their presents.

子供たちはプレゼントを開けるのを楽しみにして興奮していました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常に暑く乾燥している; 強い感情や情熱に満ちている

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

砂漠の熱は昼間非常に暑かった。

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。

B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康リスク

Meaning

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

Example

Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.

プラスチックの使用は重大な健康リスクを引き起こします。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

物思いにふけった

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

彼女は窓の外を見ながら物思いにふけっているようだった。

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

喜んで、楽しんで

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

私は喜んで宿題を手伝います。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

攻略不可能

Meaning

Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.

Example

The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.

その要塞は敵によって攻略不可能と見なされていました。

C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する

Meaning

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

Example

His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.

彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

散髪

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

私は結婚式の前に散髪しました。

B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

彼の最大の弱点は忍耐力の欠如です。

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

塩辛い

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

塩辛い海水が彼女を渇かせた。

A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

バラ

Meaning

a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow

Example

She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.

彼女はバレンタインデーに私に美しい赤いバラをくれました。

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

かむ

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

その犬は、もし脅威を感じると噛むかもしれません。

C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

最上

Meaning

situated at the highest place or most important

Example

Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女の心の中で最も重要なのは家族の安全でした。

B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

記憶に残る

Meaning

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

Example

Memorable events inspire generations.

記憶に残る出来事は、世代をインスパイアします。

A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

短い; 短縮した

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long

Example

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

会議はとても短く、わずか10分間だった。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

広範囲の; 大規模な; 広い

Meaning

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging

Example

The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.

企業は新しい製品を発売する前に広範囲の研究を行いました。

C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田園

Meaning

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Example

They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.

彼らは川沿いで田園風のピクニックを楽しみました。

C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

Meaning

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.

Example

After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.

B1 noun /striːm/

stream

流れ

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.

Example

The stream of life is unstoppable.

人生の流れは止められない。

C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

活力

Meaning

The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.

Example

The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.

子供の活力は部屋全体を明るくしました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。

C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

臆病者

Meaning

a cowardly person

Example

He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.

彼は危機の際、臆病者のように振る舞った。

C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖

Meaning

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

Example

The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.

漁師たちは世代を超えて湖の近くに住んでいました。

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

こぼす

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

コーヒーをこぼさないように気を付けて。

C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗

Meaning

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Example

The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.

会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。