C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

眠い; 疲れた; 無気力な

Meaning

feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired

Example

I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.

重い食事の後、眠気を感じました。

B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

怪我をさせる

Meaning

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしている時に足を怪我した。

A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功する

Meaning

to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well

Example

She worked hard to succeed in her career.

彼女はキャリアで成功するために一生懸命働いた。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。

A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

写真

Meaning

a picture made using a camera

Example

She took a photograph of the sunset.

彼女は夕日を撮影した写真を撮った。

C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する

Meaning

To fasten or secure something tightly.

Example

They battened down the hatches before the storm.

彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。

C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味しい

Meaning

deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses

Example

She served a luscious chocolate cake.

彼女は美味しいチョコレートケーキを出しました。

C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

無神経な、感受性や洗練さが欠けている

Meaning

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Example

His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

彼の無神経な発言は会議で全員を怒らせました。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

インターフェイス

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

ユーザーインターフェイスは直感的で使いやすく設計されています。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

ジンゴイスト

Meaning

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

Example

He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.

彼は自分の極端な意見のためにジンゴイストとレッテルを貼られた。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

最先端, 革新的, 最先端技術

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

この会社は最先端技術を開発しています。

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

明確化

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

マネージャーはプロジェクトの詳細に関する明確化を求めました。

B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

狂気; 精神錯乱;

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior

Example

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

この嵐の中で運転するのは狂気だろう。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

嵐

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

嵐は市内全体で停電を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林間の空き地

Meaning

An open space in a forest or woods.

Example

They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.

彼らは長いハイキングの後、日光を浴びた空き地で休んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

無礼な、傲慢な

Meaning

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Example

The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

その無礼な学生は教師の指示に従うことを拒否した。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

後悔している; 反省している; 悔いている

Meaning

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

Example

The repentant thief returned the stolen money.

後悔している泥棒は盗んだお金を返しました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー

Meaning

the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

Example

The pressure of the situation made him nervous.

その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

一時的に失う

Meaning

to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place

Example

I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.

私は家のどこかで鍵を一時的に失ったに違いない。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

先住民の

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

先住民の植物は地元の環境にうまく適応しています。

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。

C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表現する

Meaning

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.

Example

She effused gratitude for the help she received.

彼女は受け取った助けに感謝の気持ちを表しました。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良いアスセティックデザインは製品の魅力を高めます。

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

冗長な

Meaning

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Example

The report contained redundant information.

その報告書には冗長な情報が含まれていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

Example

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者

Meaning

a cowardly or dishonorable person

Example

Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.

裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。

C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

震える

Meaning

shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness

Example

Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.

彼女の声は震えていました、彼女がスピーチをした時。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示; 合図

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

暗い雲は嵐がその地域に近づいていることを示す明確な指示でした。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。

B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

非常に面白い

Meaning

Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.

コメディアンのジョークは絶対に非常に面白かったです。

C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情

Meaning

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

Example

The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.

映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。

C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

結婚に関する

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.

Example

They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.

彼らは結婚問題を解決するためにカウンセリングを受けました。

C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

予示する

Meaning

to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way

Example

The report adumbrates future economic challenges.

レポートは未来の経済的な課題を暗示している。

C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信

Meaning

lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt

Example

His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.

超自然に対する彼の不信は彼を懐疑的にしました。

C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

キーストーン種

Meaning

A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

Example

Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.

オオカミは獲物の個体数を調整するキーストーン種です。

C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

実行可能な; 実用的な

Meaning

capable of being done or put into effect; practical

Example

We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を迅速に解決するために、実行可能な解決策が必要です。

C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

フリーズ

Meaning

a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling

Example

The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.

入口上のフリーズは古代神話のシーンを描いています。

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

裏切り

Meaning

deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust

Example

His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.

彼の裏切りは、彼を信じていたすべての人々を驚かせた。

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。

C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

軽薄な

Meaning

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Example

His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.

彼の軽薄な発言は教師をイライラさせた。

C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

神聖

Meaning

regarded as holy or greatly respected

Example

They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.

彼らは古い大学の神聖な廊下を歩いた。

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

遅い

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

車は通りをゆっくり走っていました。

B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

経済的

Meaning

Relating to economics or the economy.

Example

The issue had significant economic implications.

その問題には重要な経済的影響がありました。

C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

言葉遊び

Meaning

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

Example

He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.

彼はベーカリーでパンが膨らんでいることについて巧妙な言葉遊びをしました。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

反証する

Meaning

to show that something is false or wrong

Example

The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.

科学者は古い理論を反証するために一生懸命働いた。

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

資産

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

不動産は最も価値のある資産の1つです。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

悲惨に

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップで悲惨にプレーしました。

B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし

Meaning

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

Example

The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.

ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。

C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

生き生きさせる

Meaning

to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven

Example

The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.

教師の熱意が退屈な講義を生き生きとさせました。

C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

おしゃべり

Meaning

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Example

The children would prattle on about their games.

子供たちは自分たちのゲームについておしゃべりをしていた。

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

弁護士

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

彼女は裁判所で彼女を代表するために弁護士を雇いました。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

悪政

Meaning

bad or poor governance

Example

The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.

王国は数十年にわたって悪政の下で苦しんだ。

A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

閉じる, 近い

Meaning

To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).

Example

Please close the door when you leave.

出かけるときはドアを閉めてください。

A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

子猫

Meaning

a young cat

Example

The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.

小さな子猫は毛糸の玉で遊ぶのが大好きです。

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

ためらう; 不確か; 気が進まない

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに躊躇していた。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。

C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

生まれつきのまたは自然の

Meaning

Existing from birth or natural

Example

She has an innate talent for music.

彼女は音楽において生まれつきの才能を持っている。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

輸出

Meaning

to send goods or services to another country for sale

Example

The company exports cars to many countries.

その会社は多くの国に車を輸出しています。

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。

C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

報復

Meaning

the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong

Example

The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.

その国はあらゆる攻撃行為に対して報復を予告しました。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

奇妙

Meaning

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.

Example

He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.

彼は祭りに奇妙な衣装を着ていました。

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

流行の

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

彼女は毎回のパーティーで常にファッショナブルな服を着ています。

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 困惑, 混迷

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

会議の時間について混乱があり、チームの半分が遅れて到着しました。

C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

鎮静する

Meaning

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

Example

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.

獣医は虎を動かす前に鎮静する必要があった。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

泳ぐ

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

私は夏に海で泳ぐのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。

C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性

Meaning

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

Example

The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.

ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン

Meaning

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

Example

Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.

みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

キャラクター; 性格; 特徴;

Meaning

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film

Example

She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.

彼女は危機の間に他の人々を助けることで偉大なキャラクターを示しました。

B1 noun /priːst/

priest

神父

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

神父は日曜日の礼拝中に会衆に祝福を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮紙

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

古代の写本は羊皮紙に書かれていました。

B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする

Meaning

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Example

They decided to boycott the company's products.

彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。

C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

真実に似ている

Meaning

appearing to be true or real

Example

The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.

その話は真実に似ているように思えたが、完全に架空のものだった。

A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

作り出す

Meaning

To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen

Example

Pollution creates environmental and health issues.

汚染は環境と健康問題を引き起こします。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。

C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

鋭い洞察力を持つ

Meaning

Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.

Example

The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.

探偵の鋭い性格が謎を解くのに役立ちました。

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。

C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

河口

Meaning

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream

Example

The city is located near the estuary of the river.

その都市は川の河口の近くにあります。

C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning

a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep

Example

The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

放蕩

Meaning

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

Example

He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.

彼はパーティーとギャンブルで満ちた放蕩の生活を送った。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南の

Meaning

located in or facing the south; southern regions

Example

She moved to a southern city for work.

彼女は仕事のために南の都市に引っ越した。

B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

決定する

Meaning

to decide; to find out exactly

Example

We must determine the cause of the problem.

私たちは問題の原因を特定する必要があります。

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

運動

Meaning

Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

Freedom movements paved the way for independence.

自由運動は独立への道を切り開いた。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。

C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

冗談めかした

Meaning

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

Example

The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.

教授の冗談めかした発言がクラスを楽しませました。

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える

Meaning

To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.

Example

He managed to overleap the fence easily.

彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。

B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

無限の; 終わりのない; 制限のない

Meaning

having no end; infinite; limitless

Example

The ocean seemed endless from the shore.

海は岸から見ると無限に見えました。

B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学

Meaning

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Example

He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.

彼は機械を修理する前に、その力学を学んだ。

C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪悪な、犯罪者、または道徳的に悪い

Meaning

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Example

The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.

警察は投資家を欺こうとする邪悪な陰謀を暴露しました。

C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

退屈

Meaning

the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom

Example

The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.

長時間の会議の退屈さはしばしばモチベーションを奪います。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

tough

頑丈

Meaning

strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with

Example

He had a tough day at work.

彼は仕事で厳しい一日を過ごしました。

C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

確認

Meaning

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

Example

Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.

自己肯定の毎日の確認は自信を高めます。

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸留

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

蒸留はアルコール飲料の製造によく使用されます。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

邪魔されない

Meaning

not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful

Example

She slept undisturbed for eight hours.

彼女は8時間、邪魔されずに眠った。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する

Meaning

to relieve someone of a burden or load

Example

She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.

彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。

B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信者

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

彼女は努力と正直さを強く信じている。

B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国

Meaning

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

Example

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

ローマ帝国は何世代にもわたって続きました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石の説明

Meaning

a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing

Example

The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.

科学者は岩石の組成を理解するためにペトログラフを研究しました。

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。

A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

スピーカー

Meaning

a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation

Example

The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.

スピーカーは会議で感動的なスピーチを行いました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初期の

Meaning

relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage

Example

The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.

詩人は創造の夜明けを描くために初期の表現を使いました。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依存している; 扶養されている

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

税金の扶養控除対象者として、彼女は自分の税務申告を別々に提出することができませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脈の

Meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.

医者は患者の静脈循環を検査しました。

C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

恐ろしい

Meaning

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

Example

The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.

ホラー映画には恐ろしい雰囲気がありました。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神経認知的

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

睡眠不足により神経認知的機能が低下する。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

盗みを抑えきれない衝動を持つ人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

そのクレプトマニアは再び店で万引きして捕まった。

C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。

A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

生活費; 城の最強部分

Meaning

food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle

Example

He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.

彼は家族を支えるために一生懸命働いた。

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新造語

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

インターネットは「セルフィー」や「ハッシュタグ」などの多くの新造語を生み出しました。