C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める

Meaning

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Example

The long illness debilitated his strength.

長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。

C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

後退する

Meaning

To move back or further away from a previous position.

Example

The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.

激しい雨が止んだ後、洪水は後退し始めました。

A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理的

Meaning

Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.

Example

Physical components form the system's base.

物理的なコンポーネントがシステムの基盤を形成します。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

庭師は土壌でたくさんのミミズを見つけて喜んでいました。

B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

暗唱する

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性

Meaning

the chance or probability of something happening

Example

There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.

明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。

B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

グローバリゼーション

Meaning

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Example

Globalization has connected economies across the world.

グローバリゼーションは世界中の経済を結びつけました。

C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

近接

Meaning

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

Example

The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.

彼らの家の近接は、彼らを親しい友人にした。

C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

同等

Meaning

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

Example

His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

彼の話さないことは罪を認めることと同等だった。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

Example

The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.

先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア

Meaning

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

Example

The children laughed at the clown’s antics.

子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。

C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

多様化する

Meaning

To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.

Example

The artist used different shades to variegate the design.

アーティストはデザインを多様化するために異なる色合いを使いました。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。

C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

呆然とさせる

Meaning

to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless

Example

The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.

マジシャンの技は観客を呆然とさせた。

C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝

Meaning

A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.

Example

The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.

その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。

A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

星

Meaning

a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion

Example

Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.

何千もの星が澄んだ夜空に見える。

C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

アンコール

Meaning

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

Example

The band returned to the stage for an encore.

バンドはアンコールのためにステージに戻った。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

赤ちゃんはぽっちゃりしたほっぺたをしています。

A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

善良

Meaning

the quality of being morally good or virtuous

Example

Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.

彼女の善良さは、他の人々に対する接し方に明らかに現れていました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

後悔しない

Meaning

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

Example

The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.

犯人は裁判後も後悔しないままでした。

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化する

Meaning

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

Example

The loud noise petrified the little child.

大きな音は小さな子供を石化させた。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。

C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒

Meaning

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

Example

His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.

彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

結晶化する

Meaning

to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite

Example

Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.

彼女のあいまいな考えは、明確な計画に結晶化し始めた。

C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不規則性

Meaning

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

Example

The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.

監査により、その会社の記録にいくつかの財務上の不規則性が明らかになった。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

消防士

Meaning

a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

Example

The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救いました。

C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション

Meaning

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Example

He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.

彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。

A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

モデル

Meaning

A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.

Example

Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.

科学者たちは気候変動をシミュレートするためにモデルを使用します。

A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

の上で

Meaning

on or immediately after

Example

Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.

ニュースを聞いた後、彼は病院に急いだ。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

壊れない

Meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Example

The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.

スーパーヒーローの盾は壊れないと言われていました。

C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

命名する

Meaning

to give a name or designation to something

Example

The currency was denominated in dollars.

その通貨はドルで denominated されました。

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

つる植物

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

そのつる植物は壁を登り、緑の葉で覆った。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

風の強い

Meaning

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

Example

It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.

海辺では寒くて風の強い日でした。

A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢な

Meaning

showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty

Example

The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.

勇敢な消防士が燃える建物に飛び込んだ。

A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

氷

Meaning

water that has frozen and become solid

Example

The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.

私の飲み物の氷は暑い天気で素早く溶けました。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。

C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

緊急の必要性

Meaning

an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention

Example

In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.

戦争の時、状況の緊急の必要性は迅速な決定を要求する。

C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ

Meaning

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

Example

Her heart began to palpitate with fear.

彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。

C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

非難する

Meaning

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

Example

The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.

証拠は容疑者を犯行に巻き込んでいるように見えた。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激する

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

適切な日光は植物の成長を刺激します。

C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

愚痴

Meaning

continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way

Example

His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.

彼の愚痴っぽい態度はチームワークを難しくします。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。

C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

アルプスを越えて

Meaning

situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy

Example

The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.

ローマ人はフランスをトランザルピン・ガリアと呼んでいました。

C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

従順

Meaning

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

Example

His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.

権威への従順さが同僚たちを苛立たせた。

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

船はフォークランド諸島で停泊しています。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的

Meaning

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Example

The child was born with a congenital heart defect.

その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

火をつけたいという抑制できない欲望

Meaning

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.

容疑者は繰り返される放火事件後にパイロマニアと診断されました。

C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

認知

Meaning

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example

Cognition plays a key role in learning.

認知は学習において重要な役割を果たします。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

愛されるべき; 愛らしい

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

その子犬はとても愛らしく、皆が養子にしたがっていた。

C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

こっそり歩く（狩りや探索のため）

Meaning

To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.

Example

The cat prowled around the garden at night.

猫は夜、庭の周りを静かに歩いていた。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

リサイタル

Meaning

A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.

Example

She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.

彼女はコンサートホールでピアノのリサイタルを行いました。

C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

小さな丘; マウンド

Meaning

a small rounded hill or mound

Example

The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.

古いオークの木は、草に覆われた小さな丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

最も深い; 最も個人的な

Meaning

most private and secret; deepest; most personal

Example

She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.

彼女は最も深い感情を最も親しい友人と共有しました。

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

再編成する

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

マネージャーはチームの構造を再編成することに決めました。

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

身体組織に適切な量の液体を提供するプロセス。

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

適切な水分補給は、体の機能を維持するために重要です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

負けなし; 敗北なし

Meaning

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

Example

The team remains unbeaten this season.

そのチームは今シーズン無敗です。

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

不眠症

Meaning

habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep

Example

Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.

彼女の慢性的な不眠症は、仕事中に集中するのを難しくさせた。

A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

ガス

Meaning

A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.

Example

The balloon was filled with gas.

風船はガスで満たされていた。

C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

放棄

Meaning

the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life

Example

His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.

彼の世俗的な楽しみへの放棄は僧侶たちに感銘を与えました。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚

Meaning

a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods

Example

The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.

木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王は60年以上統治していました。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演説家

Meaning

a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking

Example

The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.

有名な演説家が感動的なスピーチを行った。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

すでに; もう; 前に

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

私は今日の宿題をすでに終わらせました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

ほうれん草

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

新鮮なほうれん草はとても栄養価が高いです。

B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞食

Meaning

a person who lives by asking for money or food

Example

The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.

その乞食は寺の近くで施しを求めて座っていました。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

震える

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地震の間、地面が震え始めた。

C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

女性参政権運動家

Meaning

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

Example

The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.

女性参政権運動家たちは女性の投票権を求めて集会を開いた。

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。

C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

追放する

Meaning

to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun

Example

After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.

スキャンダル後、彼は元同僚に追放された。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。

C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

発音, 明確な発音

Meaning

The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.

Example

His enunciation was clear during the presentation.

彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。

C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

Example

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

過ちを犯しやすい

Meaning

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

Example

Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.

人間は過ちを犯しやすいが、善を追い求める。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

切歯

Meaning

a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting

Example

The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.

歯科医は彼の上の左側の切歯が欠けていることに気づきました。

B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

刑務所

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

泥棒は盗みのために刑務所に送られました。

C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

国民投票

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について決定するために国民投票を実施しました。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する

Meaning

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

Example

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。

C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関

Meaning

The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.

Example

The legislature drafts laws for governance.

立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。

C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning

The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.

Example

The rifle was loaded through the breech.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。

A2 noun /lɪst/

List

リスト

Meaning

a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other

Example

Make a list of things you need to buy.

買うべきもののリストを作成してください。

B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

宇宙探査

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する知識を広げました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し

Meaning

A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.

Example

The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。

C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

会合

Meaning

a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place

Example

They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.

彼らはカフェで秘密の会合を手配しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

本能的, 自然な, 自動的

Meaning

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

Example

His instinctive reaction saved his life.

彼の本能的な反応は彼の命を救った。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

出かける前にドアをロックしてください。

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。

B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

修理する

Meaning

to fix something that is broken or damaged

Example

The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.

メカニックは明日車のエンジンを修理します。

A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

枕

Meaning

a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping

Example

She rested her head on the soft pillow.

彼女は柔らかい枕の上に頭を置きました。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙な

Meaning

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.

Example

His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.

彼の小説の分析は非常に微妙でした。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主義

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Example

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

サクリスティ

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

司祭はミサが始まる前にサクリスティに入った。

C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

凝集する

Meaning

To collect or form into a mass or group.

Example

The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.

埃の粒子がより大きな塊に集まり始めました。

C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

ローマ兵士

Meaning

a soldier in the Roman army

Example

Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.

各レギオナリーは盾と短い剣を持っていました。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔性の

Meaning

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

Example

The soil is very porous and drains quickly.

土壌は非常に多孔性で、すぐに水を排出します。

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中間

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

彼女は文学界でよく知られた人物です。

C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢

Meaning

having or showing courage and determination

Example

The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.

勇敢な子供が木から子猫を救いました。

C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

格言

Meaning

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

Example

The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.

裁判官の格言は法の前での平等の原則を明確にしました。

A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸せ

Meaning

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

Example

She showed me a drawing of her house.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.