C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

Example

The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.

B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

感情的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

Example

She became emotionally attached to her pet.

彼女はペットに感情的に結びついていた。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

ワタリガラス

Meaning

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Example

The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.

ワタリガラスが古いオークの木に止まり、大きな声で鳴いた。

C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ

Meaning

Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.

Example

The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.

電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。

B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

アクティベーション

Meaning

the act of making something start functioning

Example

The activation of the system took longer than expected.

システムのアクティベーションは予想よりも時間がかかりました。

A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

洗う

Meaning

to clean with water; to remove dirt

Example

Please wash your hands before eating.

食事の前に手を洗ってください。

C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

粒状の

Meaning

Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.

Example

The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.

レポートは市場データの詳細な分析を提供しました。

B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手書き

Meaning

the style or manner of writing by hand.

Example

Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.

彼女の手書きはとてもきれいで読みやすいです。

B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期待; 予想;

Meaning

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

Example

The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.

新しい教師は、その革新的な教授法で皆の期待を超えました。

C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

隔年の

Meaning

happening every two years

Example

The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.

その隔年の祭りは何千人もの訪問者を引き付けます。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した

Meaning

Becoming strong, active, or popular again.

Example

The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.

復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。

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。

C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

二院制

Meaning

Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.

Example

The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

アメリカ合衆国には上院と下院から成る二院制の立法機関があります。

A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

歴史

Meaning

The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.

Example

The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.

古代文明の歴史は学者たちを魅了します。

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

約束; 任命;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

午後3時に医者のアポイントメントがあります。

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。

B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

準備的な; 入門的な; 準備のための

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

彼女は最終試験の前に準備クラスに参加しました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

細かい詳細やルールへの過度なこだわり

Meaning

Excessive concern with minor details or rules.

Example

His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.

彼のペダントリーは会議を不必要に長くした。

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

誰

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

今晩パーティーに誰が来ますか？

C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芳香のある; 香り高い

Meaning

having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic

Example

The garden was filled with odorous flowers.

庭は芳香のある花で満たされていた。

A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

法律

Meaning

a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members

Example

Everyone must obey the law.

すべての人は法律を守らなければなりません。

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

寛大な; 優しい; 情け深い; 処罰や判断に厳しくない

Meaning

tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment

Example

The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.

教師は宿題を遅れて提出した生徒に寛大でした。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交響曲の

Meaning

relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra

Example

The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.

コンサートでは交響曲の傑作が披露されました。

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

元

Meaning

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

Example

He is a former president of the association.

彼はその協会の元会長です。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

好都合な

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントの天候は好都合でした。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる

Meaning

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

Example

The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.

その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。

C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する

Meaning

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

Example

The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.

外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。

A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

毎週

Meaning

happening or done once every week; every week

Example

I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.

私は日曜日に毎週、祖母を訪ねます。

C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意に

Meaning

in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally

Example

She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.

彼女は故意に友達に秘密を隠しました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有望な

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

彼女は素晴らしいアイデアを持つ、有望な若い科学者です。

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

ライトをつけて、暗くなってきました。

C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

鋭い

Meaning

expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression

Example

Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.

彼女の鋭い政策批判は誤解の余地を残しませんでした。

C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸収する, 同化する, 飲む

Meaning

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

Example

He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.

彼は師匠から知恵を吸収しようとした。

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

錆

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

古い車は何年も放置されていた後、サビで覆われていました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

反射可能

Meaning

capable of being reflected, as light or an image

Example

The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.

湖の表面は朝の太陽の下で非常に反射可能です。

C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

なだめる

Meaning

to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe

Example

He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.

彼は返金で怒っている顧客をなだめようとした。

C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。

C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

嘲笑; からかい;

Meaning

teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule

Example

His speech was met with mockery from the audience.

彼のスピーチは聴衆から嘲笑されました。

C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

ブラックプラム

Meaning

a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste

Example

I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.

私は庭の木から新鮮なブラックプラムをいくつか摘みました。

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火薬

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火薬は古代中国で発明されました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な

Meaning

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

Example

She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.

彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

汚されていない

Meaning

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

Example

The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.

古代の寺院は何世紀にもわたって汚されることなく保たれました。

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。

A1 verb /pliːz/

please

喜ばせる

Meaning

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

Example

His performance pleased the audience.

彼のパフォーマンスは観客を喜ばせました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

権利を奪う

Meaning

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

Example

The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.

新しい法律は何千人もの有権者を投票権から外す可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞窟; 空間;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

探険者は洞窟の壁に古代の絵を発見しました。

A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸せ

Meaning

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Example

Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

反キリスト

Meaning

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

Example

Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.

一部の人々は未来に反キリストが現れることを恐れている。

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。

B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

おおよそ; 粗暴または暴力的な方法で

Meaning

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

Example

The project will take roughly three months to complete.

このプロジェクトはおおよそ3ヶ月かかります。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陸

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

アジアは世界で最も大きな大陸です。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

subaquatic

水中

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

ダイバーたちは珍しい魚でいっぱいの水中洞窟システムを探査しました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

透水性の

Meaning

Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.

Example

The soil here is pervious to rainwater.

ここでは土壌が雨水を通すことができます。

B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

行列; パレード;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

結婚式の行列はゆっくりと教会に向かって歩きました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

髑髏

Meaning

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

Example

The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.

海賊の旗には恐ろしい髑髏の印がありました。

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

火曜日

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

私たちは火曜日に会議を予定しています。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

帰する

Meaning

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

Example

They imputed the company's success to good leadership.

彼らは会社の成功を良いリーダーシップに帰属させた。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

訃報

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

その新聞は、その年に亡くなった著名な人物のネクロロジーを発表しました。

C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂信者

Meaning

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

Example

He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.

彼は厳格な政治的見解のため、狂信者と見なされていました。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事業

Meaning

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Example

Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.

新しい会社を立ち上げるのは難しい事業です。

C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.

Example

Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.

金は非常に柔軟な金属で、ジュエリーに使用されます。

C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

疑念

Meaning

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

Example

She had no qualm about speaking her mind.

彼女は自分の考えを言うことに疑念を持っていなかった。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

未表現

Meaning

not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration

Example

The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.

学生は会議中に自分の意見を未表現のままにしておいた。

B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

ブランドまたは会社のアイデンティティを作成し、促進するプロセス

Meaning

The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.

Example

Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.

効果的なブランディングは顧客の忠誠心を築くための鍵です。

B1 verb /piːl/

peel

皮をむく

Meaning

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

Example

She peeled the mango before eating it.

彼女は食べる前にマンゴーの皮をむいた。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

道化師; ピエロ

Meaning

a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot

Example

The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.

宮廷の道化師は、鋭いコメントや面白いトリックで王様を楽しませた。

B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

ウェアラブルデバイス

Meaning

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

Example

Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.

ウェアラブルデバイスは心拍数と身体活動をモニタリングするのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

気まぐれな

Meaning

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Example

The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.

株式市場は気まぐれで、予告なしに劇的に変動することがあります。

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。

C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

中世の

Meaning

relating to the Middle Ages; medieval

Example

The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.

その城は中世の建築とデザインを展示していました。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

外に伸ばす

Meaning

To extend or stretch something outward.

Example

He outstretched his hand to help her up.

彼は彼女を助けるために手を差し出した。

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

殺人

Meaning

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder

Example

The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.

探偵は昨晩市内で発生した殺人事件の調査を担当しました。

C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

不一致

Meaning

Differences between things that should be the same

Example

Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.

規則の不一致が進行を遅らせている。

C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

キャラウェイシード

Meaning

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

Example

The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.

パンはキャラウェイシードで風味づけされた。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。

C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

駆け落ちする

Meaning

to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

Example

The young couple decided to elope to another city.

若いカップルは別の都市に駆け落ちすることに決めました。

B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

治療

Meaning

medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something

Example

The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.

医者は彼女の状態に新しい治療法を勧めました。

C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

信じやすさ

Meaning

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Example

The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.

詐欺は被害者の信じやすさのおかげで成功した。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

侮辱者

Meaning

a person who criticizes or insults others abusively

Example

He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.

彼は自分に反対する全ての人々を侮辱する者として知られていました。

C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

織機

Meaning

a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing

Example

The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.

織工は美しい布地を作るために機織り機で働いていました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な

Meaning

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Example

The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.

犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

化学物質

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

工場は有害な化学物質を川に放出します。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。

C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Example

The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.

B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく

Meaning

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

Example

She whispered a secret in my ear.

彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。

C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

鐘の中にある金属部品、鐘を打って音を出す

Meaning

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

Example

The clapper inside the bell was broken.

鐘の中の金属部品は壊れていた。

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠術

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

彼は心理学の学位の一環として催眠術を学びました。

B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

測定する

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

彼女はテーブルの長さを測定しました。

B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

若々しい; エネルギッシュで新鮮な

Meaning

having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh

Example

Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.

彼女の若々しいエネルギーは職場の全員に感銘を与えました。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning

a formal or polite demand for something

Example

She made a request for additional time to complete the project.

C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的

Meaning

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Example

The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.

チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。

C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神聖な

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Thousands of pilgrims visited that sacred temple.

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不確定

Meaning

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

Example

The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

プロジェクトは不確定な期間に延期されました。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

過度に傲慢な

Meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

Example

His overweening pride cost him many friends.

彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。

C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

Example

She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死霊術

Meaning

the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future

Example

Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.

古代の文献には、神父たちによって行われた死霊術の儀式が記述されています。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

恐ろしい

Meaning

causing horror or disgust

Example

The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.

警察は犯罪現場で恐ろしい光景を発見しました。

C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱

Meaning

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

Example

The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.

厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。