B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

デモ, 示威

Meaning

the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

Example

The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.

労働者たちはより良い賃金のためにデモを組織した。

B2 verb /skeər/

scare

怖がらせる

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。

A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

ありがとう

Meaning

an expression of gratitude

Example

Thanks for helping me with the project.

プロジェクトを手伝ってくれてありがとう。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

不快な口笛や叫び声

Meaning

A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.

Example

The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.

女優は群衆からのキャットコールを無視しました。

A1 noun /saɪd/

side

側

Meaning

a position to the left or right of something

Example

The store is on the side of the road.

店は道路の側にあります。

C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区域

Meaning

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

Example

She went to vote at her local precinct.

彼女は地元の選挙区で投票に行った。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

いらだたせる

Meaning

to irritate or annoy intensely

Example

His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.

彼の絶え間ない不満は同僚をいらだたせ始めた。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

すべての行動には結果があります。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

過度に従順である

Meaning

To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.

Example

He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.

彼は不合理な要求に従うことを拒否した。

C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

賛辞

Meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Example

He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.

彼は退職する教師に対して賛辞の演説をしました。

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

利点; 利益

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

大学の学位を持っていることは、就職市場で有利になります。

B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用する

Meaning

to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate

Example

The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.

教師は学生にその有名な作家をエッセイで引用するように頼みました。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由は自己表現を促進します。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

時代遅れ

Meaning

No longer in use or out of date.

Example

Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.

フロッピーディスクは現在完全に時代遅れです。

C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

言語学的

Meaning

Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.

Example

The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.

AIモデルは言語学的パターンから学習します。

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花弁

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

デイジーの各花弁は白で、中央は黄色でした。

B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

予定; 時間割;

Meaning

a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable

Example

Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.

会議の時間を確認する前に、スケジュールを確認してください。

C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

争い、闘争

Meaning

angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord

Example

The region has been torn apart by political strife.

その地域は政治的な争いで引き裂かれました。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

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。

C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

お調子者; いつも冗談を言って楽しむ人

Meaning

a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around

Example

The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.

クラスのワグは、いつも賢い冗談でみんなを笑わせていた。

C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド

Meaning

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

Example

Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.

会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沈黙; 何も言わない; 静かにする

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

彼はサプライズパーティーの計画について沈黙していました。

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

ラック

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後

Meaning

Occurring after a meal.

Example

He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.

彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。

C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

損害、害、障害

Meaning

Harm, damage, impairment.

Example

Smoking is a detriment to health.

喫煙は健康に対するデトリメントです。

A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

花火

Meaning

a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations

Example

The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.

花火は新年の前夜祭で空を照らしました。

A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

暗闇; 無知;

Meaning

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

Example

The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.

停電で町全体が暗闇に包まれた。

B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

湿地

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村は湿地の近くに建てられました。

B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈る

Meaning

to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

Example

Many people pray for peace in the world.

多くの人々が世界の平和のために祈ります。

C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人

Meaning

A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.

Example

The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.

政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。

C2 noun /kænt/

cant

偽善的な言葉

Meaning

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

Example

The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.

その政治家の演説は、誠実さと誠実性についての偽善的な言葉で満ちていた。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

忘れる

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

出かけるときはドアを閉め忘れないでください。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

遠征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

山登りの遠征は、数ヶ月の慎重な計画と準備を必要としました。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

蒸し暑くて湿気のある

Meaning

uncomfortably warm and humid

Example

It was a muggy afternoon in July.

7月の午後は蒸し暑かった。

C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

眠気

Meaning

A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.

Example

The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.

重い食事の後、眠気が集中するのを難しくしました。

C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然

Meaning

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

Example

There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.

ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。

C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符

Meaning

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

Example

Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.

ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

いちご

Meaning

a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste

Example

I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

夏にクリームを添えた新鮮ないちごを食べるのが大好きです。

C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

王殺し

Meaning

the act of killing a king

Example

The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

陰謀者たちは王殺しを犯したため、処刑されました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福

Meaning

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

Example

They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.

彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。

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。

B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

示す

Meaning

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

Example

The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.

先生はクラスに実験をデモンストレートしました。

A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

チケット

Meaning

a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event

Example

He bought a ticket to the concert.

彼はコンサートのチケットを買いました。

A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

結ぶ

Meaning

to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition

Example

Please tie your shoelaces before running.

走る前に靴ひもを結んでください。

C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

これから / 来世

Meaning

from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.

Example

Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.

これからは、すべての報告書は電子的に提出しなければならない。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。

C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

オスガン

Meaning

male goose

Example

The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.

そのオスガンは、近づいてくる犬から家族を守りました。

C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

反論する

Meaning

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

Example

The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

弁護士は証人の証言を確かな証拠で反論しました。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。

A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

ぶどう

Meaning

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

Example

She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

彼女は市場で一房のぶどうを買いました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不品な

Meaning

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

Example

He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.

彼は不品な発言で注意された。

C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

シェミーズ

Meaning

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

Example

The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.

ヴィンテージのシェミーズは、繊細なレースとシルクで作られていました。

C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

厳しい試練

Meaning

A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured

Example

Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.

荒野で生き残ることは彼らにとって大変な試練でした。

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

適応

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

登山者は高い標高に適応するために時間が必要でした。

C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老婆

Meaning

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

Example

The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.

子供たちは森の中の邪悪な老婆の話に怖がっていました。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

圧倒する

Meaning

To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.

Example

The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.

兵士たちは敵軍を圧倒することができました。

C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる

Meaning

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

Example

The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.

暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

改訂

Meaning

The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.

Example

The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.

契約の改訂には予想以上の時間がかかりました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遭遇する / 出会う

Meaning

to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new

Example

During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.

ハイキング中に、私たちは野生のクマに遭遇しました。

C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

語彙

Meaning

a word, term, or sound that has meaning

Example

The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.

辞書には、さまざまな言語からの何千もの語彙が含まれていました。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。

C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む

Meaning

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

Example

She has been ailing since last winter.

彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。

C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

ルビー

Meaning

a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum

Example

The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.

そのルビーの指輪は彼女にとって最も大切な宝物でした。

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

公式に

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

その建物は市長によって公式に開かれました。

C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

齧歯類

Meaning

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

Example

The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.

農場主は納屋の中でロデントを捕まえるために罠を設置しました。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

臨床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医師は臨床検査を行った。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真剣な; 本物の; 深い信念を示す

Meaning

sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction

Example

He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.

彼は問題を解決するために真剣な試みをしました。

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

熱心に; 強い欲望を持って

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

子供たちは休暇が始まるのを熱心に待っていました。

C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

目を見開いて見る

Meaning

to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder

Example

The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.

観光客は高い摩天楼を驚きながら見つめていた。

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。

A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

世話をする

Meaning

to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being

Example

She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.

両親が仕事の間、彼女は弟の世話をする。

C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

復讐心の強い

Meaning

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Example

His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.

彼の復讐心に満ちた行動は、以前の同僚に対して不適切でした。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。

B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装飾品

Meaning

A decorative object that adds beauty to something.

Example

The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.

クリスマスツリーはカラフルな装飾品で飾られていました。

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

黒くする

Meaning

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

Example

Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.

火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

チャンネル; 水路; 手段;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

ニュースチャンネルは重要なイベントのライブ放送を提供しました。

C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

オクターヴォ (紙を8つに折りたたんで作られた本のサイズ)

Meaning

A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).

Example

The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.

古い図書館にはシェイクスピアの珍しいオクターヴォ版がありました。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

十脚目

Meaning

An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.

Example

The lobster is a well-known decapod.

ロブスターは有名な十脚目です。

C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

シルフィード

Meaning

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

Example

She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.

彼女は舞台上をシルフィードのように軽やかで優雅に動いていました。

C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防

Meaning

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.

Example

The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.

その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。

B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

頼る

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something

Example

I rely on my friends for support.

私は支援のために友達に頼ります。

C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

略奪者

Meaning

a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack

Example

Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.

村人たちは自分たちの家を襲った略奪者を恐れていた。

C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

警戒

Meaning

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.

Example

The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.

警備員は一晩中警戒を保ち続けました。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙な意味

Meaning

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

Example

His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.

彼のスピーチには無視できない政治的なニュアンスが含まれていました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

強力な

Meaning

having great power or influence; mighty

Example

The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.

その王は強力な支配者で、その言葉は法律だった。

C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

詐欺

Meaning

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

Example

The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.

監査は財務諸表における詐欺を明らかにしました。

C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

薄める

Meaning

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

Example

You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.

子供たちに出す前にジュースを水で薄めるべきです。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

感情的な

Meaning

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

Example

She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.

彼女は長い旅の後、彼に感情的な歓迎をした。