C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一緒に巻いたり、ねじったりする; 巻きつけたり、絡めたりする

Meaning

to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine

Example

The vines convolve around the tree trunk.

ツルは木の幹の周りを巻きつけます。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

火をつける、感動させる

Meaning

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

Example

The speech enkindled hope in the audience.

スピーチは観客に希望を灯しました。

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 /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

顧客

Meaning

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

Example

The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.

店主は笑顔で顧客を迎えました。

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

ベイポライザー

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

彼女は咳を和らげるためにベイポライザーを使いました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

いたずらな; おてんばな; わんぱくな

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Example

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

いたずらな子供が姉のお気に入りのおもちゃを隠した。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。

A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

偽; 不正確; 欺瞞; 人工

Meaning

not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial

Example

The witness gave false testimony in court.

証人は法廷で偽証をした。

C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

ベテルナッツ

Meaning

seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant

Example

Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.

ベテルナッツは南アジアの多くの国で一般的に噛まれています。

C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会議

Meaning

a private meeting, especially a secret or important one

Example

The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.

リーダーたちは戦略を話し合うために秘密のコンクレーブに集まりました。

C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

Example

The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太陽光エネルギー

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太陽光エネルギーは炭素排出量を削減するためには不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口

Meaning

an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering

Example

The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.

ビルのメインエントランスは美しい花で飾られていました。

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

labile

不安定な

Meaning

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Example

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

彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。

C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

取り消す

Meaning

to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement

Example

The company decided to rescind the job offer.

その会社は仕事のオファーを取り消すことを決定しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

資源

Meaning

A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.

Example

Water is a vital natural resource.

水は重要な自然資源です。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。

C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な

Meaning

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Example

His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.

彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。

B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

過剰; 余分

Meaning

an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

Example

The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.

パーティーからの余剰食料は地元のシェルターに寄付されました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限

Meaning

too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number

Example

There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.

夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

急速に成長する

Meaning

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

Example

The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.

新しい工場が開設されてから、都市の人口は急速に増加し始めました。

B1 verb /lend/

lend

貸す

Meaning

to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something

Example

Can you lend me your pen?

あなたは私にペンを貸してくれますか？

C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花のような / 飾られた

Meaning

Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.

Example

She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.

彼女は詩的なフレーズで満たされた花のような手紙を書いた。

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有効; 法的または公式に受け入れられる

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

パスポートは10年間有効です。

C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

Example

The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

近隣; 周辺

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校の近くにたくさんの店があります。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

その出来事は、安全対策の重要性を強調しました。

C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

集団殺害

Meaning

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Example

The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.

ジェノサイドの告発は世界的な懸念を引き起こした。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。

C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する

Meaning

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Example

The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.

キャタピラは蝶に変態した。

B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

ざらざらした; 荒い; 厳しい

Meaning

having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh

Example

The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.

岩石のざらざらした表面が私の手を傷つけました。

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

アスターの花

Meaning

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

Example

The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.

秋の庭で紫のアスターの花が美しく咲きました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

巻き込む

Meaning

to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation

Example

The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.

その政治家は大規模な汚職スキャンダルに巻き込まれました。

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。

C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

Example

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

技術

Meaning

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Example

Advanced technology reshapes industries.

先進的な技術が産業を再構築しています。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

軽率, 無謀

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

調査なしで投資するのは無謀な決断だった。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横断的

Meaning

situated or lying across something

Example

The transverse road connects two highways.

横断的な道路は二つの高速道路を繋いでいます。

C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

騒動

Meaning

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Example

The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.

政治家の発言がメディアで大騒ぎを引き起こしました。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

対応した

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

主要な問題に取り組むことは、長期的な変化にとって重要です。

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

接ぎ木; 政治腐敗

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

庭師は異なる種類のリンゴの木を組み合わせるために接ぎ木を使用しました。

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

驚きの表現

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

ワウ、そのパフォーマンスは素晴らしかった！

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隷のような

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

彼の伝統への奴隷のような献身が革新を阻んだ。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。

C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

適切な、ふさわしい、または楽しい; 幸運や幸福で特徴付けられる

Meaning

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

Example

She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.

彼女は気分を軽くする適切なコメントをしました。

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

所属する

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

彼女はチームに本当に所属していると感じていました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。

C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

ボディチェックする

Meaning

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

Example

The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.

セキュリティガードは入口でその男性をフリスクしました。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

Example

The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.

その祭りは、数世代にわたる伝統を遵守して行われます。

A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力

Meaning

A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy

Example

Your efforts determine your success.

あなたの努力があなたの成功を決定します。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

強く欲する, 渇望する

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

彼女は冒険を渇望し、しばしば遠くの場所へ旅行します。

C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

子供の白鳥

Meaning

a young swan

Example

The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.

シグネットは母親の後ろを泳いでいた。

C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な

Meaning

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

Example

The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.

急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。

C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

富、運、または利益の突然の増加を引き起こす状況や出来事

Meaning

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

Example

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

石油の発見は小さな国にとってボナンザでした。

C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

効果的または説得力のある話し方または書き方の技術

Meaning

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.

Example

Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.

政治指導者たちはしばしば人々に影響を与えるためにレトリックを使います。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

ロバ

Meaning

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

Example

The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.

そのロバは重い袋を山へ運びました。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。

A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

ゲスト

Meaning

a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion

Example

We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.

私たちは先週末に結婚式の祝賀会に数人のゲストを招待しました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

長い旅の後、彼女は静かな庭で休息を求めた。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

発汗促進剤

Meaning

causing or increasing sweating

Example

The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.

医者は発熱を下げるために発汗を促進する薬を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

実行可能

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

このプロジェクトを2ヶ月以内に完了することは実行可能です。

C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム

Meaning

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

Example

The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.

歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

骨や筋肉の変形の修正に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example

She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.

彼女は背中の痛みのために整形外科医に行った。

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。

C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する

Meaning

to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim

Example

He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.

彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。

C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

異質性

Meaning

the quality or state of being diverse in character or content

Example

The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.

その都市の文化的異質性は、それを活気に満ちたユニークなものにしています。

C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

振付

Meaning

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

Example

The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.

バレエの振付は息を呑むほど素晴らしかった。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る

Meaning

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

Example

He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.

彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。

C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

噂

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Example

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

その告発は、具体的な証拠や目撃者の証言ではなく、噂に基づいていました。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

生分解性の

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

生分解性の素材は自然に分解され、環境に害を与えることはありません。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

扇動的な / 挑発的な

Meaning

designed to cause fires or stir up conflict

Example

The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.

政治家の挑発的な発言が群衆を怒らせた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

Meaning

To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.

Example

The university was endowed with a generous donation.

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

Example

The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.

子供たちはサプライズを見て喜んで叫びました。

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

早い

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

彼女は会議に早く到着しました。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

デジタル

Meaning

Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.

Example

The world is shifting towards a digital economy.

世界はデジタル経済に向かっています。

C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

Example

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。

B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白

Meaning

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

Example

Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女の顔は空白になった。

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

慎重

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。

C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高く

Meaning

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Example

The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.

凧は晴れた空に高く飛んでいた。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音

Meaning

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

Example

The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.

歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。

C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓い, 忠誠

Meaning

Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.

Example

He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.

彼は集会の前に彼女に誓いを立てた。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。

B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕する

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察は明日容疑者を逮捕する予定です。

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

乾燥ビスケット; トーストパン

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

赤ちゃんはミルクと一緒に柔らかいラスクを食べるのが好きでした。

C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

関係修復

Meaning

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Example

The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.

二国は新しい関係修復を示す合意書に署名した。

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。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

ネオペイガニズム

Meaning

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

Example

Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.

ネオペイガニズムは、人々が主流の宗教に代わる精神的な選択肢を探しているため、人気を集めています。

B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

post

ポスト

Meaning

a job or position, or to send something by mail

Example

She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.

彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。

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 /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。

C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

臆病

Meaning

Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

Example

The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.

リーダーは反対に直面したとき、臆病だと批判されました。

C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

捜索令状

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Example

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

警察は建物に入る前に捜索令状を取得しました。

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

ドッグローズ

Meaning

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

Example

The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.

ドッグローズの低木は、田舎の道沿いに野生で育ちました。

C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

遺言者

Meaning

a person who has made a will

Example

The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.

弁護士は故人の遺言を読みました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

不純物

Meaning

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

Example

The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.

科学者は水のサンプルからすべての不純物を取り除いた。

C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

ヒナ

Meaning

a young bird that has not yet left its nest

Example

The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.

母鳥は空腹のヒナに虫を与えました。

C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

広がる

Meaning

to spread through and be present in every part of something

Example

The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.

新鮮な花の香りが部屋全体に広がった。

A1 noun /end/

End

終わり; 結末; 終了;

Meaning

the final part of something; termination or conclusion

Example

The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.

映画の終わりは予想外で、誰もが驚きました。

B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

不利な; 有害な; 否定的な

Meaning

harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative

Example

The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.

厳しい天候条件がイベントを中止させました。

C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

Example

The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.

C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

几帳面な

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

彼女は清潔を保つことにとても几帳面だ。

C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋

Meaning

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.

Example

An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.

アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。