C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物

Meaning

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Example

She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.

彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

大幅に

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装備する

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

兵士たちは完全な戦闘装備を整えていた。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

騒ぎ

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

市場での突然の騒ぎがみんなの注目を集めた。

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

多く

Meaning

a large amount or degree of something

Example

She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるために多くの時間がない。

A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

ノック; 叩く

Meaning

a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something

Example

There was a loud knock at the door late at night.

深夜にドアで大きなノックの音がしました。

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

芸術家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

そのアーティストはギャラリーのオープニングで彼女の彫刻を展示した。

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平ら; 均等; 水準

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

表面は完全に平らで滑らかでした。

B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

ストレッチする

Meaning

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

Example

Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.

アスリートは運動前に筋肉をストレッチします。

C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的

Meaning

Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.

Example

The sample contained microscopic particles.

サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。

B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

偽物; 詐欺; 偽の物

Meaning

a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham

Example

The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.

その絵画は偽物であると発見され、その価値は非常に低かった。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建設する

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

労働者たちは市街地で新しい建物を建てていました。

C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発

Meaning

Attractively lively and animated.

Example

She was admired for her vivacious personality.

彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来た

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

彼女はパーティーに時間通りに来た。

B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血まみれ

Meaning

covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

Example

The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.

兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

支出の管理は予算編成において重要です。

C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

認証する

Meaning

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

Example

The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.

銀行はオンライン取引を認証するために高度な技術を使用しています。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

凍てつく; 寒い

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

冷たい天気で外に出るのが難しかった。

C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

嘲笑に値する

Meaning

deserving ridicule or mockery

Example

His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.

彼の言い訳は非常に弱く、明らかに嘲笑に値した。

A2 verb /taɪp/

type

タイピング

Meaning

to write using a keyboard or typewriter

Example

She can type very fast on the computer.

彼女はコンピュータで非常に速くタイピングできます。

A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

けちん坊

Meaning

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

Example

The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.

家主はそんなけちん坊で、何も修理しなかった。

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

悪く

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

彼は試験でひどい成績を取った。

B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

毒

Meaning

a substance that is capable of causing death or illness

Example

The snake's bite contains deadly poison.

蛇の咬傷には致命的な毒が含まれている。

C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する

Meaning

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

Example

If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.

不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。

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。

C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐久性

Meaning

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

Example

The durability of materials affects performance.

素材の耐久性はパフォーマンスに影響を与えます。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

腕

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

彼女は質問するために腕を上げました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

魅了する

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

ミステリー小説はすべての読者を魅了するでしょう。

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

不法占拠者

Meaning

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Example

The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟から不法占拠者を追い出しました。

B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

Example

We sat under the tree for some shade.

C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精巧に組織された

Meaning

Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.

Example

The attacks were orchestrated with precision.

攻撃は正確に組織されていた。

A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

オフ

Meaning

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

Example

He turned off the light before leaving the room.

彼は部屋を出る前に電気をオフにしました。

C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

製油所

Meaning

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

Example

The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.

石油精製所は毎日何千バレルもの石油を処理します。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。

A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

謝罪する

Meaning

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

Example

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れたことを謝罪しました。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する

Meaning

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

Example

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。

C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

聖地; 神殿; 祈りの場

Meaning

a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint

Example

Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.

巡礼者たちは健康を祈るために神殿を訪れます。

C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

報復

Meaning

The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.

Example

She offered her time in requital for his kindness.

彼女は彼の親切に報復として自分の時間を提供しました。

C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊

Meaning

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

Example

The magician made the table levitate during the show.

魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

戦車

Meaning

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

Example

The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.

戦士はその戦車に乗って勇敢に戦いに挑みました。

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

不節制な

Meaning

Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.

Example

The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.

政治家の不節制な発言は論争を引き起こした。

A1 verb /pʊt/

put

置く

Meaning

to place something in a particular position; to move to a location

Example

Please put the book on the table.

本をテーブルに置いてください。

A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

話す

Meaning

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

Example

Let's talk about your future plans.

あなたの未来の計画について話しましょう。

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能な; 能力のある

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を扱う能力があります。

A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

逆さま; 逆順

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Example

He counted backwards from ten to one.

彼は十から一まで逆さに数えました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造

Meaning

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support

Example

The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.

漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。

C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

まだら模様の

Meaning

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches

Example

The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.

その斑猫は体中に黒と白の斑点がありました。

C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

オプトメトリスト

Meaning

A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.

Example

The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.

オプトメトリストは彼女に新しい眼鏡を処方しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

学内

Meaning

Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.

Example

The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.

大学は毎学期、学内スポーツ競技を開催しています。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激する

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

適切な日光は植物の成長を刺激します。

C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

消化に関連する

Meaning

relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion

Example

The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.

医者は消化管の役割について説明しました。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

故意で挑発されていない; 性的に不謹慎または放蕩

Meaning

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous

Example

The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.

破壊者たちは公共財産に故意の破壊をもたらしました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式

Meaning

relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal

Example

He wore casual clothes to the party.

彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

顕著な; 重要な; 数量的にかなり

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

テストのスコアに顕著な改善が見られました。

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。

A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

ネガティブ

Meaning

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

Example

She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.

彼女は今後のプロジェクトに対してネガティブな態度を持っていた。

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

食べる, 飲む, 消費する

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

私たちは夏にたくさんの水を消費します。

C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

Example

The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.

C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

返答

Meaning

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

Example

His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

彼の鋭い返答が群衆を沈黙させた。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

完璧にできる

Meaning

capable of being made perfect or improved

Example

Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.

人間の本性は不完全だが、完璧にできる。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する

Meaning

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

Example

The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.

政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

ジャーナル

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

彼女は自分の思考と経験を記録するために個人的なジャーナルを保っていた。

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

先駆ける

Meaning

To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.

Example

Dark clouds often forerun a storm.

暗い雲はしばしば嵐の前触れとなる。

C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning

A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.

Example

The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日の出

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

私たちは山頂から美しい日の出を見ました。

A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

弱い; 脆弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile

Example

After the illness, he felt weak and tired.

病気の後、彼は弱くて疲れていると感じました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

着る / リーダー

Meaning

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

Example

She donned her coat before leaving.

彼女は出かける前にコートを着た。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

好ましい

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛虫は植物の葉をすべて食べました。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 /laɪð/

lithe

しなやかで優雅

Meaning

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

Example

The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.

しなやかなダンサーはその優雅な回転で観客を魅了しました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

苦情

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

マネージャーは、顧客からのサービスが悪いという苦情を受け取りました。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。

A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

バレエ

Meaning

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

Example

She has trained for years in classical ballet.

彼女は何年もクラシックバレエを練習してきました。

B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

資金調達

Meaning

financial support for a project or organization

Example

The startup is seeking funding from investors.

スタートアップは投資家から資金調達を試みています。

A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

それでも

Meaning

used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

Example

Though it was raining, they still went outside.

雨が降っていたにもかかわらず、彼らは外に出た。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

間違えて数える

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

彼はホールの椅子の数を間違えて数えました。

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

山で恐竜の化石が発見されました。

B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

進行中

Meaning

continuing; still in progress

Example

The ongoing project will finish next month.

進行中のプロジェクトは来月終了します。

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

後退的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

その政策は人権に対する後退的な一歩と見なされた。

C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数派または過半数

Meaning

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

Example

In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.

選挙では、彼女は票の多数で勝利しました。

C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

Example

They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.

彼らは浮き沈みのある激動の関係を持っていました。

B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

編集者

Meaning

a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book

Example

The editor approved the article before publication.

エディターは出版前に記事を承認しました。

A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

歩く

Meaning

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

Example

Walking every morning is good for your health.

毎朝歩くことは健康に良いです。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

刺繍

Meaning

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

Example

She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.

彼女は枕カバーに花を刺繍した。

B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

難しい; 狡猾な; 騙すような

Meaning

requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with

Example

This math problem is quite tricky to solve.

この数学の問題はかなり解くのが難しい。

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

夢中な

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

子供たちは物語の語り手に夢中で耳を傾けました。

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

統合する

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

2つの会社は市場シェアを増やすために合併することを決定しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能

Meaning

Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.

Example

The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.

プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。

B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞食

Meaning

a person who lives by asking for money or food

Example

The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.

その乞食は寺の近くで施しを求めて座っていました。

C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

紹介者

Meaning

a person who directs someone to another person or service

Example

The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.

紹介者は新しい顧客を推薦したことでボーナスを得ました。

C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する

Meaning

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Example

The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.

キャタピラは蝶に変態した。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

あいまいに話す、騙す

Meaning

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

Example

He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.

取引に関与しているか尋ねられたとき、彼は回避しました。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明白な

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

結果は明らかだった。

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 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

プラスチックの利用増加は、より良い廃棄物管理を求めています。

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

何か

Meaning

an unspecified or unknown thing

Example

I think something is wrong with my phone.

私の電話に何か問題があると思う。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

パスポート

Meaning

an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally

Example

She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.

彼女は海外旅行の前にパスポートを更新した。

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指示

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

彼は駅への行き方を尋ねました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

根絶不可能な

Meaning

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

Example

The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.

母親の子供への愛は根絶不可能です。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

荒廃させる

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

ハリケーンは沿岸の村を荒廃させた。

C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける

Meaning

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

Example

The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.

報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

メカジキ

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

メカジキは時速60マイルで泳ぐことができます。

C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警戒

Meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Example

Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.

サイバーセキュリティでは、継続的な警戒が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Meaning

A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.

Example

The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.