A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

電子メール

Meaning

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

Example

I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.

私は昨日、教授に電子メールを送りました。

A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

花

Meaning

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

Example

The garden was full of colorful flowers.

庭はカラフルな花でいっぱいでした。

C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

リベットで固定する / 注意を引く

Meaning

to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly

Example

The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.

職人は金属の板をリヴェットで留めました。

C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗野または侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

Example

The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.

激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な

Meaning

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Example

He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.

彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

不公平; 不正;

Meaning

not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others

Example

It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.

それは彼女がやっていないことを責めるのは不公平です。

C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

抽選券の販売

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

チャリティーは資金調達のために自転車を抽選で販売することに決めました。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

過小評価する

Meaning

To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.

Example

He tends to understate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を過小評価する傾向があります。

A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

豊富; 十分

Meaning

a large or sufficient amount; abundance

Example

There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.

パーティーには皆に十分な食べ物があります。

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

スムーズな; 平らな; 困難なし; 流れるように

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

道路はスムーズで運転が快適でした。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探検する

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

彼らは一緒に森を探検することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

他人に対して不合理な恐怖や疑いを持つこと

Meaning

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

Example

She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.

彼女は外で奇妙な音を聞いた後、パラノイアになった。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

熱意

Meaning

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

Example

She sang the song with great gusto.

彼女はその歌を熱意を持って歌った。

B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

強盗する

Meaning

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

Example

The thief tried to rob the bank last night.

泥棒は昨晩銀行を強盗しようとしました。

C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

路上の子供

Meaning

a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets

Example

The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.

ぼろぼろの服を着た路上の子供たちが川辺で遊んでいた。

C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方

Meaning

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

Example

Her voice was tinged with sadness.

彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

食べられる

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

料理には食べられるキノコのみを使用してください。

C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光と影の劇的な対比

Meaning

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.

Example

The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.

そのアーティストの絵画は、人物の顔を強調するためにキアロスクーロを使用しました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的な、時間的な

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

僧侶は彼の世俗的な所有物を放棄して、簡素な生活を送りました。

C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

誤用語

Meaning

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect

Example

He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.

彼は公衆の前で話すときに誤用語で有名です。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

汚れ

Meaning

dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption

Example

The streets were full of filth after the storm.

嵐の後、通りは汚れでいっぱいでした。

C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敵意

Meaning

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

Example

The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.

交渉は敵意の雰囲気で終わった。

A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

ジュース（果物/野菜または肉から）

Meaning

the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked

Example

The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.

新鮮なリンゴジュースは美味しく、ビタミンが豊富でした。

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。

C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性

Meaning

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

Example

The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.

リスクの内在性はすべてのビジネス冒険の一部です。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不正直な; 詐欺的な; ごまかしの

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

その不正直な販売員は、壊れた車を売ろうとした。

C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

ロカティブ

Meaning

a grammatical case indicating location or place

Example

In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.

ラテン語では、ロカティブ格は場所を示すために使用されます。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

終了, 完了

Meaning

completed or brought to an end

Example

The painting is finished and ready to display.

その絵画は完了し、展示の準備ができています。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

身体の機能と活動に関連する

Meaning

Relating to bodily functions and activities.

Example

Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.

運動は身体の生理的機能を改善します。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

示唆しない

Meaning

Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.

Example

His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.

彼の示唆しない口調は彼の本当の気持ちを示すものではありませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

懲戒的

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Example

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

会社は従業員に対して懲戒措置を取りました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

無秩序な; 不従順な;

Meaning

difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive

Example

The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.

無秩序な群衆は安全指示に従うことを拒否した。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

いつか

Meaning

at some time in the future

Example

Someday, I want to travel the world.

いつか、私は世界中を旅したい。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公然と宣言する

Meaning

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

Example

He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.

彼はためらうことなく、彼の忠誠心をその活動に公然と誓った。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

無価値な; 計り知れない価値がある

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

彼女の祖母の古代の宝石は絶対に無価値だ。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

サイ

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

サイは草原を突進した。

C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

追加の贈り物

Meaning

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

Example

The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.

店主はおまけとしてキャンディを提供しました。

C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞

Meaning

Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.

Example

Organic manure enhances soil fertility.

有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な

Meaning

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.

その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。

B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

起源

Meaning

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source

Example

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

科学者たちは宇宙の起源を研究しています。

B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

海岸の

Meaning

relating to or near a coast or shoreline

Example

They built a resort in a coastal area.

彼らは海岸の地域にリゾートを建てました。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

物思いにふけった

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

彼女は窓の外を見ながら物思いにふけっているようだった。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

彼女は静かにうなずいた。

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沈黙; 何も言わない; 静かにする

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

彼はサプライズパーティーの計画について沈黙していました。

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

セクター

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

テクノロジーセクターは急速に成長しています。

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

ママ

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

私のママは一番美味しい手作り料理を作る。

C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

コンピレーション

Meaning

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together

Example

The book is a compilation of his best essays.

その本は彼の最高のエッセイのコンピレーションです。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

線形

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

アーティストは彼の絵に線形透視を使用しました。

C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

下品さ

Meaning

the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste

Example

The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.

そのコメディアンのジョークは、彼らの下品さのために批判された。

C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度

Meaning

shameless or rude boldness

Example

He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.

彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。

C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

ミスタス属

Meaning

a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish

Example

The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.

ミスタス属の魚は南アジアの川や小川によく見られます。

C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深い知恵

Meaning

The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Example

His sagacity made him a great leader.

彼のサガシティは彼を偉大なリーダーにしました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。

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 /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没

Meaning

the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon

Example

We planned to reach the village before sundown.

私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。

C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

緑のココナッツ

Meaning

a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water

Example

We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.

私たちはビーチで緑のココナッツから新鮮な水を飲みました。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

カンガルー

Meaning

a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs

Example

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

カンガルーは、袋の中に子供を入れて高く跳ねました。

C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

外交官

Meaning

A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.

Example

The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.

外交官は交渉を巧みに取り扱いました。

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

独立は運動を刺激した。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

尋問的な

Meaning

expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning

Example

The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.

弁護士の尋問的な口調は証人を不快にさせました。

C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切

Meaning

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.

Example

He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.

彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

交渉可能

Meaning

Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.

Example

The salary offered is negotiable.

提供された給与は交渉可能です。

C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

本の製本工

Meaning

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

Example

The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.

古い本の製本工は古文書を慎重に修復しました。

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

独自のスタイル

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

彼は素晴らしいスタイルでスピーチを行った。

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。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン

Meaning

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

飾る

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

ホールは結婚式のために花で飾られました。

C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する

Meaning

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

Example

The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.

外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。

C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

クイーンクレープマートル

Meaning

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

Example

The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.

クイーンクレープマートルは庭で紫色の花とともに美しく咲きました。

A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

財布

Meaning

a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification

Example

He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.

彼はコーヒーを払うために財布を取り出しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

不名誉な

Meaning

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

Example

The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.

チームは決勝で不名誉な敗北を喫した。

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

思いやり, 配慮

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

彼の母親は彼の安全に大きな思いやりを示しました。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

異教徒

Meaning

a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own

Example

In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.

歴史的な文脈では、十字軍はしばしば自分たちの敵を異教徒と呼んでいました。

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水門 / 洗う

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

作業員は大雨の後に通りから泥を洗い流しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

即時

Meaning

Happening immediately, without any delay.

Example

The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.

温度の変化はほぼ即時でした。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

整列した

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

兵士たちは整列した行列で立って、点検の準備ができていました。

C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

癖; 特徴

Meaning

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist

Example

Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.

彼女のいつもミスマッチな靴下を履くクセが、彼女をユニークにした。

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

私たちの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

この勝利は私たちのものです。

C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持続的な

Meaning

lasting for a long time; enduring

Example

She had an abiding love for her hometown.

彼女は故郷への持続的な愛を持っていました。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

複雑にする

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新しいルールはプロセスをさらに複雑にするだけです。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

交響楽団に関連する

Meaning

relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

Example

The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

フィルハーモニックオーケストラはベートーヴェンの第九交響曲の素晴らしい演奏を行いました。

C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する

Meaning

to eliminate waste matter from the body

Example

Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.

人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

liquor

Meaning

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Example

The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.

A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福

Meaning

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

Example

Children are playing on the grass.

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 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。

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。

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。

A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面

Meaning

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

Example

The children played on the ground near the house.

子供たちは家の近くの地面で遊びました。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

幻想的な; 存在しているように見えるが実際には存在しない; 騙すような

Meaning

deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading

Example

The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.

簡単なお金の約束は幻想的であり、誤解を招くものでした。

C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多様化

Meaning

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

Example

Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.

ダイバーシフィケーションは投資リスクを減らすのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる

Meaning

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

Example

The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.

その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。

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 ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。

B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

ありそうにない; 予想外の

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable

Example

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

こんなに晴れた空では、今日は雨が降る可能性は低い。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局

Meaning

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

Example

I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力

Meaning

Moving or directed toward a center.

Example

Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。

C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット

Meaning

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Example

His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.

彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

著者

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

その著者は、彼女のベストセラー小説を書くのに3年を費やしました。

A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

ポジティブ

Meaning

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

Example

Protons have a positive charge.

陽子は正の電荷を持っています。

C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

後日の日付を記入する

Meaning

To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.

Example

She postdated the check to next month.

彼女は小切手に来月の日付を付けました。

A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

取っ手; 握り手; 扱う

Meaning

the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something

Example

The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.

スーツケースには空港で運ぶのが簡単な丈夫な取っ手があります。

B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

リス

Meaning

a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail

Example

The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.

リスは冬のために木の実を集めていました。

C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

戦略的変更、軸、プロセスの変更

Meaning

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

Example

The company decided to pivot its business strategy.

会社はビジネス戦略を変更する決定をしました。

B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

隔離する

Meaning

To separate something or someone from others.

Example

Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

医師たちは感染の拡大を防ぐために患者を隔離しようとしました。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

コホート

Meaning

A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.

Example

The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.

その研究は10年にわたり学生のコホートを追跡しました。

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。