B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技術的進歩

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

技術的進歩は医療分野を革命的に変えつつある。

B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

地に足のついた

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

困難な状況でも地に足のついた態度を保つことがレジリエンスの向上に役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政権

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

軍事政権は数十年間国を支配していました。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。

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。

B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

衝突

Meaning

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

Example

He accidentally bumped into the door.

彼はドアに偶然ぶつかった。

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。

B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年

Meaning

A period of ten years.

Example

The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

忠実に

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

彼女は忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、毎回忠実に会議に出席しました。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物

Meaning

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Example

She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.

彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

正当化する

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

彼は論理的な理由で自分の決定を正当化しようとしました。

B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

白鳥

Meaning

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

Example

The elegant swan glided silently across the water.

優雅な白鳥が水面を静かに滑っていきました。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

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

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

Example

The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.

B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

最優先, 重要な

Meaning

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Example

She is in the prime of her career.

彼女はキャリアの最良の時期にいます。

A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

例

Meaning

a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided

Example

He is a good example of a hardworking student.

彼は勤勉な学生の良い例です。

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。

A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

いつでも; 常に; どんな方法でも

Meaning

at any time; always; in any way

Example

Have you ever been to Paris?

あなたはパリに行ったことがありますか？

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

個人的に受け取る

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

個人的に受け取らないで、彼はあなたを怒らせるつもりはなかった。

C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること

Meaning

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

Example

His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.

彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

強調された; 強い; 力強く表現された

Meaning

forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction

Example

She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して強調された'ノー'を言いました。

B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料

Meaning

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

Example

Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.

農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。

C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改宗者

Meaning

A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.

Example

She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.

彼女は新しい信仰に改宗した後、改宗者になった。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

これは問題の仮定された解決策です。

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

リンク

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

記事には公式ウェブサイトへのリンクが含まれています。

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

醜い; 嫌悪すべき; 恐ろしい

Meaning

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible

Example

The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.

長年の放置の後、その古い建物は醜く見えました。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。

A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

親

Meaning

One's father and mother.

Example

The family tree starts with the child's parents.

家系図は子供の親から始まります。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

仮装

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

彼は友達の仮装で近づいてきた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

十分な; 目的に適した; 満足な

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

私たちはプロジェクトを完了するための十分な時間があります。

C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

美味しい食べ物の小さな一切れ; 面白い情報の小さな部分

Meaning

a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information

Example

She served delicious titbits at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美味しいおつまみを出しました。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。

C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒気帯びた

Meaning

containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol

Example

The party became boozy as the night went on.

夜が更けるにつれて、パーティーは酒気帯びてきた。

A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

悲しい

Meaning

feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy

Example

She felt sad after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いて、彼女は悲しい気持ちになった。

C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

厳しい批判または言葉による虐待; 公共の非難

Meaning

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation

Example

The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.

政治家はスキャンダルの後、厳しい批判を受けました。

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

求婚者

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

彼女には彼女の注意を争う求婚者がたくさんいた。

B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

後悔

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初期の

Meaning

Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.

Example

The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.

プロジェクトの開始段階は熱心な計画で特徴づけられました。

C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと

Meaning

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

Example

Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.

ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。

C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数

Meaning

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Example

In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.

数学では、十進法の基数は十です。

C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

飛び地

Meaning

a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one

Example

The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.

その都市には、伝統が守られている小さなイタリアン飛び地があります。

C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊

Meaning

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

Example

The specter of war still haunts the region.

戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

ハスキー

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

彼のハスキーな声は喫煙の年数を明らかにした。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

アルファベット順に

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

名前は登録簿にアルファベット順に並んでいます。

A2 adjective /ɡriːk/

greek

ギリシャの (ギリシャに関連する)

Meaning

relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Example

We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.

私たちはレストランで美味しいギリシャ料理を楽しみました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。

C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公務員の不正行為

Meaning

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

Example

The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.

市長は職務中の不正行為で告発された。

B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

物語はフランス革命の時代に設定されています。

A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

大丈夫

Meaning

used to express agreement or acceptance

Example

It's okay to leave early today.

今日は早く帰るのは大丈夫です。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい

Meaning

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

Example

The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.

マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。

C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

記念の

Meaning

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

Example

They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.

彼らは独立記念日を祝うために記念コインを発行しました。

C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人；軍隊では、若い将校

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬する

Meaning

To bury a dead body in the ground.

Example

They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.

彼らは兵士を全ての名誉を持って埋葬することに決めた。

C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Example

Parents often wean their babies around six months old.

C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

慈悲深い, 寛大な

Meaning

generous or doing good

Example

The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.

寛大な指導者は病院を建設するために資金を寄付しました。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

義務的な

Meaning

required by law or rules; compulsory

Example

Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.

ほとんどの国でシートベルトの着用は義務的です。

C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動

Meaning

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

Example

The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員が嵐を乗り越えて船を操縦した。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する

Meaning

Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.

Example

His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.

彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不気味

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

彼女は未来を予測する不気味な能力を持っている。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

辛辣な批評

Meaning

severely critical; harshly scornful

Example

The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.

批評家は映画について辛辣な批評を書いた。

C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉砕する

Meaning

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

Example

The machine can pulverize stones into dust.

その機械は石を粉々にすることができます。

C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉納

Meaning

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

Example

The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.

日曜日の礼拝中に奉納が取られました。

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。

C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

コンボイ

Meaning

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

Example

The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.

軍のコンボイは夜明けに砂漠を横断しました。

A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

俳優

Meaning

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television

Example

The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.

その有名なアクターは、新しい映画での演技で賞を受賞しました。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略

Meaning

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Example

The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.

その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

嵐

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

嵐は市内全体で停電を引き起こしました。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

無視する

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

勉強中に健康を無視しないでください。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

不敬な、冒涜的な

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

彼のジョークは式典にはあまりにも不敬だと見なされました。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

飛行機の機体は強いが軽いアルミニウムで作られています。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

ジャーナリスト

Meaning

a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media

Example

The journalist covered the political event.

ジャーナリストは政治的なイベントをカバーしました。

C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

癖

Meaning

A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy

Example

His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.

彼の絶え間ない喉の清掃は迷惑な癖になっていた。

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

不注意に

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

彼は不注意にドアの鍵をかけ忘れた。

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

何か

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

書くために何かをくれますか？

B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning

to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior

Example

The teacher conducted the exam fairly.

B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

ravening

非常に空腹で貪欲

Meaning

Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.

Example

The ravening wolves circled the camp.

空腹の狼たちはキャンプを囲んだ。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞

Meaning

expressions of praise or approval

Example

The scientist received plaudits from the international community.

その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。

C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

償う

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

彼は他の人を助けることで自分の過ちを償おうとした。

A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

タオル

Meaning

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

Example

She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.

シャワーの後、彼女は柔らかいタオルで自分を包みました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不正義

Meaning

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example

Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.

奴隷制は歴史上最も不正義な行為の一つでした。

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

ジャンプ

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

アスリートは高いバーを完璧にジャンプしました。

C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

混乱させる

Meaning

to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly

Example

The complex instructions befuddled the students.

複雑な指示が学生たちを混乱させました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

落ち着かない; 不安な; 動揺した

Meaning

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Example

She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.

彼女は試験結果を心配して落ち着かない夜を過ごした。

B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

魅力; 魅力的な魅力;

Meaning

an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm

Example

The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.

ハリウッドのグラマーは世界中から若い俳優を引き寄せました。

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

縞模様にする

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

氷河の動きによって岩石の表面に縞模様ができました。

A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

運転

Meaning

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

Example

She loves driving along the coast on weekends.

彼女は週末に沿岸をドライブするのが大好きです。

C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

支配する

Meaning

To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.

Example

The statue bestrides the city square.

その像は都市広場を支配しています。

C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸せ

Meaning

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness

Example

The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

触れない

Meaning

unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand

Example

There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.

部屋には触れない恐怖感があった。

B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

協会

Meaning

an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose

Example

She is a member of the local teachers' association.

彼女は地元の教師協会のメンバーです。

B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

強化

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

Example

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

積極的な強化は学習に役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

尊敬

Meaning

deep respect for someone or something

Example

The students showed reverence to their teacher.

学生たちは先生に尊敬を示した。

A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

庭; 家の隣の土地

Meaning

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building

Example

The children played in the back yard.

子供たちは裏庭で遊んでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

怒っている

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.

裏切りを知って彼女は怒っていた。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

Example

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.

C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

冒涜的

Meaning

showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things

Example

The book was banned for its blasphemous content.

その本は冒涜的な内容のため禁止されました。

C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

完全な、徹底的な

Meaning

carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete

Example

She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.

彼女はあらゆる意味で徹底的なプロフェッショナルです。

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

驚いた

Meaning

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

Example

I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.

私は市場で古い友達を見て驚きました。

A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

説明する

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

Example

She described the scene vividly.

彼女はそのシーンを鮮明に説明した。