C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な

Meaning

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Example

The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.

ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。

C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

愛撫

Meaning

a gentle or loving touch

Example

The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.

母親の優しい愛撫が泣いている赤ちゃんを落ち着かせた。

A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

もし

Meaning

used to introduce a condition or supposition

Example

If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.

もし明日雨が降ったら、私たちは家にいます。

A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

幸せ

Meaning

pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing

Example

He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

背教者

Meaning

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Example

He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.

彼は自分のコミュニティの信仰を捨てた後、背教者と呼ばれた。

A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

可能

Meaning

able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible

Example

It is possible to learn a new language at any age.

どの年齢でも新しい言語を学ぶことは可能です。

A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

メディア

Meaning

The main means of mass communication regarded collectively

Example

The news was widely reported in all forms of media.

ニュースはすべてのメディアで広く報道されました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

引退した

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

私の引退した祖父は自由な時間に園芸を楽しんでいます。

C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

送別の

Meaning

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

Example

He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.

彼は会議で送別のスピーチを行った。

A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲しみ、哀しみ、痛み

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の悲しみは明らかでした。

C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く

Meaning

early; in good time

Example

She rose betimes to finish her work.

彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。

C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

Example

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

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。

C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師

Meaning

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Example

The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.

村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。

B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整える

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

会議の前に彼女は髪を整えた。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

親しい友人

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

彼は結婚式にすべての親しい友人と親戚を招待しました。

C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

思索する, 反芻する

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

Example

She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.

彼女は自分の決断について一人で思索していた。

A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

列 / 争い

Meaning

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.

Example

They had a loud row about money.

彼らはお金について大声で争いました。

A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生の; 未飼育の

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

私たちは森で野生動物を見ました。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

堅い; 強い; 安定している; 圧力に屈しない

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

彼女はロープをしっかり握っています。

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教義

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

正直はすべての宗教における基本的な教義です。

B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐った; 悪い

Meaning

decayed; spoiled; bad

Example

The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.

リンゴは腐っていて、捨てるべきです。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

忌まわしい

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

Example

The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.

その独裁者は彼の忌まわしい犯罪で記憶されました。

C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅

Meaning

the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something

Example

The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.

地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

車

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

私は毎日車で仕事に行きます。

C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主義的

Meaning

pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic

Example

She has an idealistic view of changing the world.

彼女は世界を変えるという理想主義的な見方を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣

Meaning

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

Example

We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.

森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning

having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something

Example

The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.

C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 提案者

Meaning

a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan

Example

She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.

彼女は再生可能エネルギーの強い支持者です。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

集める

Meaning

to gather together; to accumulate items

Example

I collect stamps as a hobby.

私は趣味で切手を集めます。

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

人々を読む彼の洞察力は、彼を素晴らしい交渉者にしました。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

静けさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

彼は田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

採用する

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

その会社はもっと多くのソフトウェアエンジニアをリクルートしようとしています。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

バジルシード

Meaning

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

Example

I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.

私はレモネードにバジルシードを加えて、さっぱりとした飲み物を作りました。

C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児

Meaning

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg

Example

The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.

医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。

A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

狩り

Meaning

to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something

Example

The tigers hunt their prey at night.

トラは夜に獲物を狩ります。

C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水産業

Meaning

the art, business, or products of making perfumes

Example

She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.

彼女は高級な香りを作り出すパフューマリーで働いています。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴る

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

怒った男は対戦相手を殴ると脅した。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨

Meaning

a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition

Example

The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.

その小説は戦争の犠牲者の悲惨さを描いています。

C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都会的な気品

Meaning

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

Example

Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.

彼女の都会的な気品は、外交官やリーダーの間で人気を集めました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

不十分さ

Meaning

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

Example

She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.

十分な資格があるにもかかわらず、彼女は職場で不十分さを感じていた。

C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

電気を通す; 興奮させる

Meaning

to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely

Example

The speaker's speech electrified the audience.

スピーカーのスピーチは聴衆を興奮させた。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越した

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

卓越した才能が革新を促進する。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

アジアの

Meaning

relating to Asia or its people

Example

She loves Asian culture.

彼女はアジア文化が好きです。

C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す

Meaning

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

Example

Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.

隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。

C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

強化する

Meaning

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Example

Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.

カフェインは一部の薬の効果を高めることができます。

C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

捜索令状

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Example

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

警察は建物に入る前に捜索令状を取得しました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渇望, 欲求

Meaning

a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something

Example

After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.

海外で何年も過ごした後、彼女は故郷の伝統的な料理への深い渇望を抱きました。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。

C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修

Meaning

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

Example

The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.

会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。

C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

誠実

Meaning

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.

Example

His rectitude earned him respect in society.

彼の誠実さは社会で尊敬を得た。

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

収容する

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

ホテルは最大200人を収容できます。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。

B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

Example

He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.

A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

どう

Meaning

in what way or manner; by what means

Example

How do you solve this problem?

この問題をどう解決しますか？

B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

設立

Meaning

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

Example

The restaurant is a new establishment in town.

レストランは町の新しい設立です。

A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 順序

Meaning

a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence

Example

The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.

教師は静かに座るよう命じました。

C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

宗派, 価値

Meaning

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Example

The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

その教会はプロテスタントの宗派に属しています。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。

C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

落ち込む

Meaning

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

Example

After repeated failures, he began to despond.

繰り返しの失敗の後、彼は落ち込むようになった。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

フィンチ（小さな歌う鳥）

Meaning

a small songbird with a short, stout bill

Example

A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.

カラフルなフィンチが枝に止まり、甘い歌を歌っていました。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

オーケストラ

Meaning

a large group of musicians playing different instruments together

Example

The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.

オーケストラはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。

A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

考え

Meaning

the process of considering or reasoning about something

Example

Her thinking was clear and precise.

彼女の考えは明確で正確でした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

思いやりがない

Meaning

Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.

Example

It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.

夜遅くに大きな音で音楽を流すことは、思いやりがない行動でした。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した

Meaning

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

Example

She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.

彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混ぜる

Meaning

to mix things together in a confused or untidy way

Example

Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.

すべての書類を一つの山に混ぜないでください。

C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

四つ折り本

Meaning

A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).

Example

The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.

図書館にはシェイクスピアの珍しいクアート本があります。

C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚人

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

刑務所には千人以上の囚人がいます。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

Meaning

only one; not one of several

Example

She bought a single ticket for the concert.

C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利貸しの

Meaning

Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Example

The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.

銀行は高利貸しの金利で融資を提供したとして告発されました。

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 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。

C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

小雨

Meaning

light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall

Example

The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.

穏やかな小雨は朝の間中続き、すべてが霧のようになりました。

C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

語形成に関連する

Meaning

Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.

Example

Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.

形態論的な分析はAIに言葉の構造を理解させる手助けをします。

C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス

Meaning

The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.

Example

The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.

宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。

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。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

対話者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue

Example

She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.

彼女は討論中に優れた対話者でした。

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

取引を行う

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

顧客はオンラインで銀行取引を行うことができます。

C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

大気圧の変化を記録する機器

Meaning

an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure

Example

The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.

科学者は圧力の変動を調べるためにバログラフを確認した。

A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

王女

Meaning

a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

Example

The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.

王女は宮殿のバルコニーから群衆に手を振った。

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

フレーズ

Meaning

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

Example

Learn common phrases for daily use.

日常的な使用のための一般的なフレーズを学びましょう。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

要件

Meaning

something that is necessary or demanded

Example

The job has specific educational requirements.

この仕事には特定の教育要件があります。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

読書

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

読書は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

ウサギ

Meaning

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

Example

The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.

ウサギは森の中を速く走った。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

ジャグリング

Meaning

The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.

Example

The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.

魔法使いのジャグリングは観客を驚かせました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

天国の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.

Example

They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.

彼らは静かな島で天国のような一週間を過ごしました。

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服する

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

軍隊は敵の領土を征服することに成功しました。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。

B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

擦り切れた

Meaning

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

Example

His shoes were old and worn.

彼の靴は古くて擦り切れていた。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。

A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

第五

Meaning

constituting number five in a sequence

Example

She lives on the fifth floor of the building.

彼女はその建物の五階に住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

過剰

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

部屋は装飾で過剰に満たされていました。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

略奪する

Meaning

to rob or plunder a place, especially during war

Example

The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.

侵入した軍隊は村を略奪し、すべての貴重品を持ち去った。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。

C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

柱で囲まれた回廊

Meaning

A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.

Example

The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.

ローマの別荘には美しいペリスタイル庭園がありました。

C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

ぞんざい

Meaning

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

Example

The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.

レポートはぞんざいに書かれており、間違いだらけだった。

C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

乏しい

Meaning

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

Example

They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.

彼らは旅行中、乏しい配給で生き延びました。

C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種

Meaning

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

Example

The old card table was covered with worn baize.

古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。