C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

悪魔的な

Meaning

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

Example

He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.

彼は皆を恐れさせるような悪魔的な笑い声を上げた。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摂取

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

彼は健康的な食事を維持するために毎日のカロリー摂取量を監視しました。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反対

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

新しい法律に対する反対は強かった。

C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す

Meaning

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

Example

He bethought himself of the promise he had made.

彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。

C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large; enormous.

Example

They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.

彼らは宴会で巨大な食事を提供しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

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。

B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

元々

Meaning

in the beginning, at first

Example

Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.

元々、彼女は医者になりたかった。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

公正; 中立的

Meaning

treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral

Example

A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.

優れた裁判官は裁判中に公正を保たなければなりません。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

送金

Meaning

A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.

Example

The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.

その国の経済は、移住者からの送金によって利益を得ている。

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

親戚, 家族

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

マイルストーン

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

この発見はバイオテクノロジーにおける重要なマイルストーンです。

C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

回復する

Meaning

to recover from illness or regain strength

Example

She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.

彼女は手術後、回復するために田舎に行った。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

一時的な

Meaning

Not permanent; temporary.

Example

The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.

名声の一時的な性質は、それを維持するのを難しくします。

C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

募集要項

Meaning

a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering

Example

The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.

大学は新しい学生を引き付けるために募集要項を送った。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

雑学

Meaning

Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.

Example

The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.

クイズは映画や音楽に関する楽しい雑学で満たされていました。

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

うだるような暑さ

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

うだるような暑さで仕事が難しくなった。

C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

外挿

Meaning

The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.

市場動向の彼の外挿は、財務計画に役立ちました。

B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝物

Meaning

a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value

Example

The pirates buried their treasure on the island.

海賊たちは島に宝物を埋めました。

C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

アセテート

Meaning

a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film

Example

The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.

その会社は衣服用のアセテート繊維を生産しています。

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

暖炉の火は温かさと居心地の良い雰囲気を提供しました。

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example

Protons repel each other.

陽子はお互いに反発し合う。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

終わらせる

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

彼女は夕食前に宿題を終わらせた。

C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

Example

The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

倫理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

彼は強い労働倫理を持っており、常に締め切りを守ります。

A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

ネズミ

Meaning

a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur

Example

The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.

小さなネズミはキャビネットの後ろに隠れました。

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用する

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

弁護士は関連する判例法を引用します。

C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

デルタ地形

Meaning

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

Example

Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.

バングラデシュにはユニークなデルタ地形があります。

C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

分裂的な

Meaning

causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

Example

The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.

議論は分裂的になり、委員会は対立する陣営に分かれました。

C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂

Meaning

An upward slope or incline on the ground.

Example

The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.

登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。

C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

予知

Meaning

the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future

Example

Her prescience about market trends saved the company.

彼女の市場動向に対する予見は会社を救った。

C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

違反, 罪

Meaning

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin

Example

The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.

裁判所は彼の最初の違反を許しましたが、再発を警告しました。

A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

かなり; やや; 完全に

Meaning

to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely

Example

The movie was quite interesting.

その映画はかなり面白かった。

C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

大げさな言葉

Meaning

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

Example

His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.

彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

人種の

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。

A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

誰もいない

Meaning

no person; not anyone

Example

Nobody came to the party.

誰もパーティに来なかった。

C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

幸せ

Meaning

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

Example

The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.

賞を受け取った時、彼女は喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

洗練する

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

Example

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

シェフはレシピを完璧に洗練します。

B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

リスナー

Meaning

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

Example

She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.

彼女は他の人の問題をいつも理解する良いリスナーです。

C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

一致性

Meaning

Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.

Example

There is a strong concordance between the two reports.

二つの報告書には強い一致性があります。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。

A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

山

Meaning

a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground

Example

They climbed the highest mountain in the region.

彼らはその地域で最も高い山を登りました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合

Meaning

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Example

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。

A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

都市

Meaning

a large town or an urban area with its own government

Example

Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.

東京は日本で最も大きな都市です。

B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪

Meaning

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

Example

The string formed a neat loop around the package.

糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。

C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

貝

Meaning

a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration

Example

The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.

司祭は儀式の開始を知らせるためにコンクの貝を吹きました。

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

かむ

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

その犬は、もし脅威を感じると噛むかもしれません。

C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

先見の明

Meaning

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

Example

His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

彼の先見の明は会社が財政的損失を避けるのに役立った。

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

揺れる

Meaning

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

Example

The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.

グラスがテーブルの端で揺れ始めた。

A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

接触

Meaning

Communication or connection with someone.

Example

You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.

症状が続く場合は、医師にコンタクトを取るべきです。

A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

ポイント; 詳細; 目的

Meaning

a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something

Example

What's the point of arguing about this issue?

この問題について議論する意味は何ですか?

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。

C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる

Meaning

to take small bites of food

Example

The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.

うさぎはにんじんをかじった。

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。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

サイクロイド曲線

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line

Example

The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.

サイクロイド曲線は数学と物理学でよく研究されます。

A1 noun /help/

Help

助け; 支援

Meaning

the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support

Example

The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.

ボランティアは高齢女性の買い物を車に運ぶために助けを提供しました。

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

カーテン

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

彼女は明るい日差しを遮るためにカーテンを引いた。

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。

A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

人間の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.

Example

Human values shape social systems.

人間の価値観は社会システムを形作ります。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者

Meaning

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Example

Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.

多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

浄化する

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

新しいリーダーは政府から腐敗を一掃することを約束しました。

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。

C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

非難

Meaning

an accusation or attribution of blame

Example

The politician denied the imputation of corruption.

政治家は腐敗の非難を否定した。

C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定

Meaning

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Example

The company must comply with all statutory regulations.

会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

補助的

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

病院には緊急時用の補助電力発電機があります。

A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

テレビジョン

Meaning

an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts

Example

My family watches television together every evening.

私の家族は毎晩一緒にテレビを見ます。

C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

熟考, 思索

Meaning

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation

Example

After much cogitation, he made the final decision.

熟考の末、彼は最終的な決定を下しました。

C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある

Meaning

Deserved or earned something.

Example

Her dedication merited recognition from the community.

彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。

A1 noun /taʊn/

town

町

Meaning

a human settlement smaller than a city

Example

The town was quiet on Sundays.

町は日曜日は静かでした。

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

独自のスタイル

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

彼は素晴らしいスタイルでスピーチを行った。

C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石

Meaning

Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.

Example

The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.

古代文明の巨石構造物は魅力的です。

B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

戦術

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

チームは試合に勝つために戦術を変えた。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

社債

Meaning

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

Example

The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.

その会社は投資家に社債を発行して資本を調達した。

A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

場所

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.

このカフェは湖の近くの素晴らしい場所にあります。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。

C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

誤解

Meaning

A wrong idea or false understanding about something.

Example

There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.

成功は一夜にして成るという誤解が広まっている。

C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永遠の; 永続的な;

Meaning

eternal; permanent; enduring forever

Example

Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.

彼らの愛は永遠で、決して色あせることはありません。

C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

痩せこけた

Meaning

extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness

Example

After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.

何週間もの病気の後、彼は青白くて痩せこけて見えた。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

その国は宗教と政治を分離する世俗的な政府を維持している。

C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

クイーンクレープマートル

Meaning

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

Example

The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.

クイーンクレープマートルは庭で紫色の花とともに美しく咲きました。

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

疑わしい

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

彼の疑わしいビジネス慣行は調査を引き起こしました。

A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

親愛なる

Meaning

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Example

She is very dear to her grandparents.

彼女は祖父母にとって非常に親愛なる存在です。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

神父の職を剥奪する

Meaning

To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.

Example

The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.

腐敗した神父は調査後に職を剥奪されました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

旅行を始める

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

グループは長い旅行を始めるところです。

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。

B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

詐欺による情報盗取

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

フィッシングメールは、しばしば人々をだましてパスワードを明かさせます。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能

Meaning

able to be returned or given back

Example

The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.

ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。

C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観

Meaning

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

Example

His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.

彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。

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。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

食べ物をカリカリで縮れた状態にする

Meaning

to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise

Example

The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.

ベーコンがフライパンでシズシズ音を立てながら焼け始めました。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

gravel

砂利

Meaning

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

Example

The driveway was covered with gravel.

ドライブウェイは砂利で覆われていました。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

宗教音楽作品

Meaning

A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.

Example

Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.

ヘンデルの『メサイア』は最も有名なオラトリオの1つです。

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な

Meaning

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Example

Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.

彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。

A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

凍る

Meaning

to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold

Example

Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

水は零度で凍ります。

A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

美味しい

Meaning

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

Example

The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.

そのピザは新鮮な材料で本当に美味しかった。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚者

Meaning

A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.

Example

The man was arrested for being a bigamist.

その男はビガミストであるため逮捕された。

C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根絶する

Meaning

to completely remove or destroy something unwanted

Example

The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.

政府は公務員の腐敗を根絶するためにプログラムを開始した。