C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Example

The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

欺瞞的

Meaning

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

Example

His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.

彼の約束は欺瞞的で信頼できないことが証明されました。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。

B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

食料品店

Meaning

a person who sells food and household goods in a shop

Example

The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.

食料品店には新鮮な果物や野菜があります。

C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

遺言者

Meaning

a person who has made a will

Example

The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.

弁護士は故人の遺言を読みました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。

C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数

Meaning

A number by which another number is divided.

Example

In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.

方程式12 ÷ 3では、数字3が除数です。

C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

ガス化

Meaning

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

Example

Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.

ガス化は、石炭から燃料ガスを生産するために広く使用されています。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

unforeseen

Meaning

Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.

Example

The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

鳴る

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

鐘は毎時鳴る。

C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

強欲

Meaning

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

His avarice led him to exploit his workers.

彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。

C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

分析する

Meaning

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

Example

Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.

科学者たちは新しいパターンを発見するためにデータを分析しています。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

邪魔する

Meaning

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

Example

I hope my request does not discommode you.

私のリクエストがあなたに不便をかけないことを願っています。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非公式; リラックス; カジュアル

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会議は非公式でリラックスしていました。

C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

アロエベラ

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

信用しやすい

Meaning

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

Example

The credulous child believed every story she heard.

その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的

Meaning

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.

Example

The design was flashy but meretricious.

デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。

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。

B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

探求; 探索

Meaning

a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal

Example

The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.

騎士は伝説の宝物を見つけるための探求を始めました。

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

経済的

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。

C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。

C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

揺れる

Meaning

to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly

Example

The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.

彼がそれに寄りかかったとき、テーブルは揺れ始めました。

C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す

Meaning

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

Example

The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.

経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。

A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

誇り

Meaning

feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect

Example

She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

彼女は娘の学業成就に誇りを持っていました。

C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拝者

Meaning

Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.

Example

The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.

王は富に対する偶像崇拝的な献身で批判されました。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

仕様書

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。

C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害な

Meaning

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

Example

Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.

汚染は生殖能力に有害な影響を与えます。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

偽る

Meaning

to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive

Example

He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.

彼は警察官を装おうとしたため逮捕されました。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建築的な

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

その都市は美しい建築デザインで知られています。

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

明らかにする

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

調査は真実を明らかにした。

C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近視的な、視野が狭い

Meaning

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

Example

The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.

その会社の近視的な戦略は、長期的な損失を招いた。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

パニック状態の; 不安と恐怖を示す

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

火災警報が鳴ると群衆はパニックになった。

C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

ローズウォーター

Meaning

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

Example

She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.

彼女はデザートにローズウォーターを数滴加えました。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

Example

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。

C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊

Meaning

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

Example

The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.

消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

利己主義

Meaning

An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.

Example

His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.

彼の決断はしばしば他人への配慮よりも利己主義に駆り立てられていた。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

ノマド

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

Example

He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.

彼は旅行教師としてノマドの生活を送っていました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

法外な

Meaning

Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.

Example

The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.

ホテルは基本的な部屋に法外な価格を請求しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする

Meaning

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

Example

The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.

新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。

C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨

Meaning

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

Example

The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.

突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

Example

The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.

大陪審団は腐敗のために政治家を起訴することを決定した。

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲、節制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

彼の医者は健康のためにアルコールを控えるように助言しました。

C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

弱体化する

Meaning

To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.

Example

The long hours of work enervated him.

長時間の労働が彼を弱体化させた。

C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

未熟なまたは新しい官僚によって運営される政府

Meaning

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

Example

The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.

突然の革命は未経験のリーダーたちによるネオクラシーを生み出した。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

押しつけがましい

Meaning

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

Example

His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

彼の押しつけがましい態度は、みんなを不快にさせた。

C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

Example

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い

Meaning

An act of kindness or approval.

Example

She asked him for a small favor.

彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。

C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

ファイアウォール

Meaning

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Example

A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.

ファイアウォールはネットワークをサイバー攻撃から守ります。

C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

教会の中央部

Meaning

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

Example

The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.

合唱団は教会のネイヴで美しく歌いました。

C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

従う

Meaning

To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.

Example

He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.

彼は腐敗した役人の要求に従うことを拒否した。

C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

無鉄砲に

Meaning

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

Example

She rushed headlong into the new project.

彼女は無鉄砲に新しいプロジェクトに飛び込んだ。

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

再開

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

授業の再開は来週発表されます。

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。

C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Example

Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.

気候変動が洪水の問題を悪化させている。

C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

塩水混合

Meaning

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

Example

The river estuary contained brackish water.

川の河口には塩水混合の水があった。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

遠足; 観光旅行

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

学校はすべての学生のために科学博物館への遠足を組織しました。

B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。

C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照らす

Meaning

To light up or make something clearer.

Example

Streetlights illuminate the road at night.

街路灯が夜に道路を照らします。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。

C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度

Meaning

Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.

Example

High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.

高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。

C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全装備

Meaning

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

Example

The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.

博物館は古代の武器の全装備を展示しました。

C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合

Meaning

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

Example

The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.

川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。

C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

シダ植物の栽培所、シダを育てる場所

Meaning

a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated

Example

The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.

庭のファーネリーは珍しい植物でいっぱいだった。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒い

Meaning

uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold

Example

It was a chilly morning in December.

12月の寒い朝でした。

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。

C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

無彩色

Meaning

without color; free from color

Example

The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.

デザイナーは黒、白、灰色の無彩色なパレットを選びました。

C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの

Meaning

without preparation; spontaneously; improvised

Example

The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.

スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。

C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

再び奪回する

Meaning

To take back or regain possession of something.

Example

The army managed to recapture the lost territory.

軍隊は失われた領土を再び奪回することに成功しました。

C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年医学

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

Example

He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.

彼は高齢者の世話をするために、老年医学を専門にしました。

C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning

a false or unfounded story or rumor

Example

The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.

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。

C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

Example

The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.

C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税

Meaning

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Example

The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。

C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス

Meaning

business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity

Example

He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.

彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。

C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

極貧

Meaning

extreme poverty or destitution

Example

He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.

彼は貧困の中で育ちましたが、その後、人生で成功しました。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。

C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and full of energy

Example

She was ebullient after receiving the good news.

良いニュースを受け取った後、彼女は陽気でした。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。

C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

硬化する

Meaning

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

Example

Years of hardship indurated his spirit.

長年の困難が彼の精神を鍛えました。

A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

ブーツ

Meaning

sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg

Example

He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.

彼は山のトレッキングの前に登山靴を履いた。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。

B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

機会; 特別な出来事

Meaning

a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

Example

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

彼らの結婚式は喜ばしい機会でした。

C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 開かれた考え

Meaning

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Example

Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.

彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

速く走る

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

ライトがついたとき、ネズミたちはキッチンの床を速く走った。

C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

飛べる

Meaning

able to fly or moving swiftly

Example

The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.

その飛べる鳥は空を優雅に飛んでいました。

C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

演壇

Meaning

A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.

Example

The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.

政治家は演壇から演説を行いました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

Example

The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

猫はテーブルの下にいます。

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新規性

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

発明の新規性が投資家を引き付けました。

C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

ファサード

Meaning

The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance

Example

The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.

建物のガラスのファサードは日没を反映していた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

重大

Meaning

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

Example

The accident was a grievous blow to the community.

その事故はコミュニティにとって重大な打撃でした。

B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

昇進; プロモーション

Meaning

the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales

Example

She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.

彼女は5年間の努力の後、マネージャーに昇進しました。

C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

善行者

Meaning

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

Example

The community praised the well-doer for his charity.

コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。

A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

宝石

Meaning

personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones

Example

She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で金の宝石を身につけていました。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

commodification

商品化

Meaning

The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.

Example

The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.

教育の商品化は授業料の増加を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

氷の板

Meaning

a large sheet of floating ice

Example

The polar bears rested on the ice floe.

北極熊は氷の板の上で休んでいた。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

ボートのひび割れを塞ぐ

Meaning

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

Example

The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.

作業員たちは古いボートの継ぎ目をコーキングして漏れを防いだ。

C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

親切な

Meaning

Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.

Example

The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.

ホテルのスタッフはとても親切で友好的でした。

C1 verb /rænt/

rant

怒鳴る

Meaning

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

Example

He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.

彼は仕事で不公平な扱いについて叫んでいました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる

Meaning

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

Example

The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.

生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

傷跡

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

その事故は彼の額に永遠の傷跡を残しました。

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

合計

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

8と12の合計は20です。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。

B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

教育的な

Meaning

Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.

Example

The journey was an educational experience.

その旅行は教育的な経験でした。

A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

Example

After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。

A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

面白い; 変な; おかしい;

Meaning

humorous; strange; amusing;

Example

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

彼はみんなを笑わせた面白いジョークを言いました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

養蜂家

Meaning

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

Example

The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.

養蜂家は巣箱から新鮮な蜂蜜を集めました。

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.