C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

脅す

Meaning

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

Example

The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.

急な登りは経験豊富なハイカーを怖がらせませんでした。

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

エコフレンドリー技術

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。

C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品

Meaning

A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.

Example

The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.

作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。

B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

食習慣

Meaning

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

Example

Developing good eating habits leads to better health.

良い食習慣を身につけることは、健康に良い影響を与える。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

ダリア

Meaning

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

Example

She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.

彼女は昨年の夏に庭にカラフルなダリアを植えました。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

無邪気

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

彼女は詐欺師の話を信じるには無邪気すぎた。

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

予期された

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

失業率はさらに低下すると予想されています。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

創設者

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

スティーブ・ジョブズはApple Inc.の共同創設者で、個人用コンピュータを革新しました。

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

次に

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

まず、資金が必要です；次に、強力なチームが必要です。

A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合された

Meaning

consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings

Example

The audience had mixed reactions to the film.

観客は映画に対して混合した反応を示しました。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

陰謀団体

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

ジャーナリストたちは、共謀している腐敗した政治家たちの陰謀団体を暴露した。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

予兆する

Meaning

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

Example

Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.

暗い雲が近づく嵐を予兆していた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

輝かしい / 明白な

Meaning

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

Example

There was a glaring mistake in the report.

レポートには明らかな間違いがありました。

C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

強制する

Meaning

To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.

Example

The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.

マネージャーは従業員を強制的に残業させようとしました。

C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者

Meaning

A person who owns or holds something.

Example

The possessor of the land built a new house.

土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。

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。

C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

セクストゥプル

Meaning

to make or become six times as great or as many

Example

Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.

2つの四半期で、キャンペーンは毎日のサインアップ数を6倍にしました。

C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

渇きを癒す

Meaning

to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

Example

He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.

長いランニングの後、彼は喉の渇きを癒すために水を飲みました。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

広々とした; 広いスペースのある

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

アパートメントは広々としており、広いベッドルームがあります。

C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

結果

Meaning

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

Example

The new law has serious social ramifications.

新しい法律には深刻な社会的影響があります。

C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

未熟者, 経験不足, 新しく設立された

Meaning

New, inexperienced, newly established.

Example

The fledgling startup needs investment.

その新興企業は投資が必要です。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

アモラル

Meaning

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

Example

The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.

小説の登場人物は完全にアモラルとして描かれた。

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。

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

水泳

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

水泳は健康でフィットな状態を保つための素晴らしい方法です。

A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

エアコン

Meaning

a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room

Example

We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.

外が暑すぎたので、エアコンをつけました。

A1 verb /duː/

do

する

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

私は毎晩宿題をします。

B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

やや; 少し; ほどほど

Meaning

to some extent; rather; moderately

Example

The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.

その映画は少し面白かったが、すごくはなかった。

A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

異なった方法で

Meaning

in a way that is not the same as another or as expected

Example

She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.

彼女は同僚たちと違った方法で問題に取り組みました。

C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

密かに逃げる

Meaning

to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment

Example

The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.

泥棒は盗まれた宝石を持って逃げようとした。

C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

Example

She bought the dress on a whim.

彼女は気まぐれでそのドレスを買いました。

C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物

Meaning

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

Example

Cows are ruminants that chew cud.

牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。

B1 noun /stæf/

staff

スタッフ

Meaning

a group of employees working together in an organization

Example

The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

病院のスタッフはとても役に立ちます。

A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

記念日

Meaning

the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event

Example

They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.

彼らは結婚記念日をディナーで祝いました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

合同

Meaning

in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry

Example

Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.

彼らの価値観は組織の目標と一致しています。

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。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共通

Meaning

occurring frequently or widely; shared by all

Example

It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中に都市で交通渋滞を見るのは一般的です。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。

C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。

C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者

Meaning

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

Example

The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.

事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

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

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

命を奪う

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

職場の汚染は毎年何千もの命を奪います。

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

震える

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森を一人で歩くことを考えただけで震えた。

B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい

Meaning

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

Example

This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.

このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。

A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something

Example

He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.

彼は彼女の名前を忘れたとき、恥ずかしいと感じた。

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

私は毎朝7時に目を覚まします。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

虚飾

Meaning

Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.

Example

His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.

彼のファッションへの執着は単なる虚飾と見なされた。

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

主張する

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

彼は自分が正当な所有者だと主張しています。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

ふくよかまたは丸い

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

その猫はふくよかでよく食べていました。

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

浸透する, 広がる, 充満する

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Example

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

新鮮な花の香りが部屋中に広がった。

C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

子孫, 後継者, 後裔

Meaning

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Example

The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.

哲学者の教えは多くの世代の子孫に影響を与えました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未教育; 教育を受けていない

Meaning

lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training

Example

Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.

多くの未教育の労働者は、良い給料の仕事を見つけるのに苦労しています。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的な; 攻撃的な

Meaning

using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful

Example

The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

暴力的な嵐は沿岸地域に重大な損害を与えました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

一定の; 変わらない; 安定した

Meaning

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

Example

The machine runs at a constant speed.

機械は一定の速度で動作します。

A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

コンサート

Meaning

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.

Example

We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

私たちは昨晩コンサートに行き、ライブ音楽を楽しみました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

ライセンス / 許可

Meaning

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

Example

You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.

車を合法的に運転するためには運転免許が必要です。

C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演説する

Meaning

To speak in a formal, often pompous manner

Example

He began to orate at the ceremony.

彼は式で演説を始めました。

C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔

Meaning

Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.

Example

His speech was succinct and impactful.

彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。

C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

不自然に

Meaning

in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely

Example

He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.

彼は不自然に笑い、皆を居心地悪くさせた。

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

野心的な試み

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

アルテミスは宇宙探査における野心的な取り組みです。

C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い

Meaning

unpleasantly damp and cold

Example

The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.

地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。

C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

挿入する

Meaning

To insert or introduce something into a place or body.

Example

The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.

医者は慎重に器具を傷口に挿入しました。

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

に

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

彼女は市場に行く。

A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

上に

Meaning

across, on top of, or beyond

Example

The book is lying over the table.

本はテーブルの上にあります。

B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱団

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

式典中、合唱団は美しく歌いました。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な

Meaning

clever; cunning; sly

Example

The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.

ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

増幅する

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

マイクロフォンは彼女の声を増幅させます。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

運動

Meaning

a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health

Example

She does a full-body workout every morning before work.

彼女は毎朝仕事の前に全身の運動をします。

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

服を着た / 覆われた

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧を着ていた。

C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

フランスの城

Meaning

a large French country house or castle

Example

They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.

彼らはフランスの美しい城に泊まりました。

C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

ビールジョッキ

Meaning

A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.

Example

He raised his stein to toast his friends.

彼は友達のために乾杯するためにシュタインを持ち上げました。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒険家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

その冒険家は古代遺跡を探してジャングルの奥深くへ旅した。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

調味料/ソース

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工場は大気中に煙を排出します。

B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

複数の; 多様な; 異なる

Meaning

having many parts, elements, or members; numerous

Example

She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.

彼女は事故で複数の怪我をしました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤勉

Meaning

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Example

His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.

彼の勤勉さは、仕事で昇進をもたらしました。

B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

職員

Meaning

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

Example

The clerk helped me find the correct form.

職員は私が正しいフォームを見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

余白; 範囲

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

ページの余白にメモを書いてください。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

前兆

Meaning

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something

Example

The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.

春の最初のコマドリは、来るべき暖かい天気の前兆と見なされることがよくあります。

C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。

バランス

Meaning

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

Example

Balance among powers prevents conflicts.

権力のバランスは対立を防ぎます。