B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

教育を受けた

Meaning

Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable

Example

She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.

彼女は教育を受けた女性で、生涯学習を重視しています。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

非生産的; 効率が悪い

Meaning

not achieving much; not producing good results

Example

The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.

会議は非生産的で、全員の時間を無駄にしました。

C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。

A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

希望する

Meaning

to expect and desire that something will happen

Example

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

明日雨が降らないことを願っています。

C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

機械化

Meaning

The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.

Example

Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.

機械化は農業に革命をもたらした。

C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。

C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

苛立ち

Meaning

Extreme irritation or frustration.

Example

He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.

彼は同じ言い訳をまた聞かされて、苛立ちのあまりため息をついた。

C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

Example

The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.

二人の隣人は、敷地の境界について何時間も議論しました。

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

拡張

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

ボランティア活動は、社会的ネットワークの拡張に役立ちます。

C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

非難の

Meaning

Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.

Example

He gave her an accusatory glance.

彼は彼女に非難の目を向けた。

B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい

Meaning

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful

Example

The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.

子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

魅力的; スタイリッシュ; 自信に満ちた;

Meaning

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

Example

He looked dashing in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツで魅力的に見えました。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。

C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

電磁的

Meaning

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

Example

Electromagnetic forces repel protons.

電磁力は陽子を反発させる。

C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制

Meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。

A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

設立する

Meaning

to establish or create something; to discover

Example

They founded the company in 1995.

彼らは1995年に会社を設立しました。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。

C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃

Meaning

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

Example

The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.

政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

えこひいき

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

マネージャーは特定の従業員に対する偏愛で告発されました。

A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン

Meaning

an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food

Example

She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.

彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

共同体 / 心を通わせる

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

彼女は自然と心を通わせるために田舎に行った。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。

C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

直感

Meaning

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Example

Her intuition told her something was wrong.

彼女の直感は何かが間違っていると言った。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

やりすぎる

Meaning

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

Example

Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.

初日はジムで運動をやりすぎないでください。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

塩漬けの魚

Meaning

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage

Example

Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.

塩漬けの魚はシーフードを保存する伝統的な方法です。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。

B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪

Meaning

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

Example

The string formed a neat loop around the package.

糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

問い合わせ; 質問;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

私は会社の新しいポリシー変更についてのクエリがあります。

A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

訪れる

Meaning

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

Example

We plan to visit the museum this weekend.

私たちは今週末に博物館を訪れる予定です。

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

故障防止

Meaning

designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly

Example

The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.

エンジニアは原子力発電所に故障防止メカニズムを設置しました。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

農奴制

Meaning

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

Example

Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

中世ヨーロッパの多くの農民は農奴制の下で生活していた。

B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

反応

Meaning

An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

Example

The arrests triggered a reaction.

逮捕は反応を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

ターメリック

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

カレーに色と風味を加えるためにターメリックを加えます。

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。

C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

呆然とさせる

Meaning

to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless

Example

The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.

マジシャンの技は観客を呆然とさせた。

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

ホワイトペッパー

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

彼女はクリームスープにホワイトペッパーを加え、まろやかな辛味を加えました。

C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲しげな, 哀れな

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

Example

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

彼は助けを求めて哀願するような叫びを上げた。

C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

コケットな女性

Meaning

a woman who flirts lightheartedly

Example

She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.

彼女はコケットで、パーティーで誰にでも魅力を振りまいていました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

引きつける

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.

広告は顧客を店に引き込むためにデザインされました。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

キャッチする

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

投げているボールをキャッチできますか？

A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

荷物

Meaning

suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling

Example

Please check your luggage at the airport counter.

空港のカウンターで荷物をチェックしてください。

A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要な, 初歩的な

Meaning

Most important; main; happening first.

Example

Education is a primary factor in economic growth.

教育は経済成長の主要な要素です。

C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者

Meaning

a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal

Example

The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.

炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。

A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

接着剤

Meaning

a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive

Example

The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.

子供たちは、色とりどりの紙片をアートプロジェクトに貼り付けるために白い接着剤を使いました。

C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

発掘する

Meaning

To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.

Example

Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.

考古学者たちはサイトで古代の遺物を発掘した。

C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

かび臭い、古臭い

Meaning

smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned

Example

The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.

部屋は数ヶ月間閉め切られていた後、かび臭くなった。

C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

魅力

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

Example

The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.

美しい庭園が遠くから訪問者を魅了しました。

A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

メンバー

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.

Example

Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.

メンバーは採用決定を完了するために協力します。

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。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。

C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

追放する

Meaning

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

Example

The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

反乱者は独裁者を権力から追い出しました。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金魚

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

金魚はガラスの鉢の中をぐるぐる泳いでいました。

C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

違反, 罪

Meaning

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin

Example

The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.

裁判所は彼の最初の違反を許しましたが、再発を警告しました。

B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部門

Meaning

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

Example

The company has a separate division for research and development.

会社には研究開発のための専用の部門があります。

A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

デザート

Meaning

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

Example

We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.

夕食後にデザートとしてアイスクリームを食べました。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。

C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

酸化

Meaning

A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.

Example

Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.

酸化は金属表面を弱めます。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。

C1 noun /væt/

vat

大きな容器

Meaning

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

Example

The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.

作業員たちは新しく絞ったぶどうジュースを大きな容器に入れました。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

暴力; 残忍さ; 極端な強度

Meaning

behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity

Example

The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.

政府は市民に対するあらゆる暴力の形態を非難しました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全な; 絶対的な; 透明な; 非常に急な

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

それは私たちが場所を見つけた純粋な運だった。

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 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ

Meaning

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Example

The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.

池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。

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 /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

樹木に関する

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

サルは樹上性の動物で、ほとんどの時間を木の上で過ごします。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。

Meaning

Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).

Example

The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.

C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

回復期

Meaning

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.

事故の後、彼の回復期はほぼ2ヶ月続きました。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

家庭

Meaning

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

Example

There are five people in our household.

私たちの家庭には五人います。

C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア

Meaning

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

Example

The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.

庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。

C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示

Meaning

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Example

The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.

'ローズ'という単語のデノテーションは花の一種です。

C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

若い雌馬

Meaning

a young female horse

Example

The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.

その若い牝馬は草原を速く走った。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。

A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

アメリカン

Meaning

relating to the United States or its people

Example

She is an American citizen.

彼女はアメリカ市民です。

A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

接触

Meaning

Communication or connection with someone.

Example

You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.

症状が続く場合は、医師にコンタクトを取るべきです。

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

見通し

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

成長の見通しは有望に見えます。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最も大きい

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

これは私たちが直面した中で最も大きな挑戦です。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

余分に与える / 節約する

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

あなたは私に少し時間を割いてくれますか？

C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器

Meaning

a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host

Example

The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.

司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会議

Meaning

a private meeting, especially a secret or important one

Example

The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.

リーダーたちは戦略を話し合うために秘密のコンクレーブに集まりました。

A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

請求する/告発する

Meaning

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Example

The store charges extra for home delivery.

その店はホームデリバリーに追加料金を課します。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。

C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

敬虔な

Meaning

devoutly religious; showing reverence for God

Example

The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.

敬虔な修道士は毎日何時間も祈りに捧げた。

先見の明のある

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

彼女は子供たちの教育のためにお金を節約する先見の明のある人だった。