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。

B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

目的; 理由;

Meaning

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

Example

She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.

彼女は家族の未来のために残業しました。

C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び

Meaning

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

Example

The festival was full of mirth and laughter.

フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

先史時代の, 書かれた記録の前の時間

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

先史時代は初期の人類の台頭によって特徴付けられました。

C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える

Meaning

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes

Example

Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.

メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。

B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

支配する

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

その会社はスマートフォン市場を支配しています。

C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

Example

She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.

彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

中傷的な

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

その政治家は対立候補についての中傷的な発言で批判を浴びた。

C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰

Meaning

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Example

His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.

彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。

A1 noun /ker/

Care

ケア; 保護; 配慮

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

看護師は高齢の患者に優れたケアを提供しました。

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月面の

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

月食は昨晩見ることができました。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

味がない

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

スープは完全に味がなく、さらに調味料が必要でした。

A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

釣り

Meaning

the activity of catching fish

Example

Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.

フィッシングは沿岸の村で人気のある活動です。

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五価

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

リンは五価の状態で存在することができます。

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning

Intended to encourage or urge to action.

Example

The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.

C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する

Meaning

to convert a message into code or cipher

Example

The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.

エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。

C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

反転する

Meaning

To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.

Example

The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.

先生は生徒たちに練習のためにその声明をオブバートするように頼みました。

C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

叱る

Meaning

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

Example

The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.

教師は学生がまた遅刻したことを叱りました。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

輸送

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、商品の輸送が遅れました。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

モラ魚

Meaning

a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds

Example

The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.

モラ魚はベンガル料理でよく使われる人気の小さな魚です。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

顎

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

彼女は事故で顎を骨折した。

C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

めまいを引き起こす

Meaning

Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.

Example

The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.

観光客はめまいを引き起こす崖から下を見ていました。

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃腸の

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

辛い食べ物は胃腸に問題を引き起こすことがあります。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

紛らわしい

Meaning

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

Example

The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.

その指示は紛らわしく、従うのが難しかった。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。

C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

重大な犯罪に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involved in serious criminal activity

Example

He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.

事件の後、彼は重罪暴行で起訴されました。

C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射

Meaning

an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection

Example

The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.

医師は彼女の膝を軽く叩いて反射的な反応をテストしました。

A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

宿題

Meaning

schoolwork that a student does at home

Example

I need to finish my math homework before dinner.

夕食前に数学の宿題を終わらせなければなりません。

C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

メランコリー; 思索的または優しい悲しみ

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

古い手紙を読んだ後、彼は深いメランコリーに包まれました。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生する

Meaning

to grow or produce again; to renew or restore

Example

The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

トカゲは失われた尾を再生できます。

C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

分散

Meaning

The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.

Example

The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.

風による種子の散布は、植物の繁殖を助けます。

B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

過剰摂取

Meaning

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

Example

He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.

薬物の過剰摂取で病院に運ばれました。

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

廃止する

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

政府は古い条約を廃止することを決定しました。

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

チューリップ

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

赤いチューリップが庭で美しく咲きました。

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

その花瓶には気をつけて、すごく壊れやすいから。

C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す

Meaning

to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder

Example

The constant protests roiled the city streets.

絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

カラット

Meaning

A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.

Example

The ring was made of 18-karat gold.

その指輪は18カラットの金で作られていました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

感作化

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

医者は化学物質への繰り返しの暴露によって引き起こされる感作化について警告しました。

C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する

Meaning

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

Example

The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.

母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

革新

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

革新は世界的な課題への解決策を促進します。

C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

夢遊病者

Meaning

A person who sleepwalks.

Example

The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.

夢遊病者は夜に家を出た。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

バッジ

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察官は自分を識別するためにバッジを見せた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不当な; 不正な

Meaning

not fair or right; morally wrong

Example

The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.

その罰は軽微な違反に対して不当でした。

C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

記念する

Meaning

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

Example

The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.

その都市は中央広場に英雄の像を立てて英雄を記念することに決めました。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

周辺

Meaning

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

Example

The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.

兵士たちはキャンプの周辺に配置されていた。

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員が嵐を乗り越えて船を操縦した。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。

C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

シュガーキャンディ

Meaning

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

Example

The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.

子供たちは祭りでカラフルなシュガーキャンディを食べて楽しみました。

A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

あなたの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Example

This pen is yours.

このペンはあなたのです。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Omnivorous

雑食性

Meaning

eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food

Example

Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.

クマは雑食性の動物で、植物と肉を食べます。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

ロバ

Meaning

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

Example

The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.

そのロバは重い袋を山へ運びました。

C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

再参加する

Meaning

to join again or return to a group, place, or activity

Example

After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.

短い休憩後、彼女はチームに再参加することに決めました。

C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

過酷な努力

Meaning

Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.

Example

After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.

長年の過酷な努力の末、彼女はついに学位を取得した。

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

レストラン

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

私たちは夕食のためにレストランに行きました。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

メスのトラ

Meaning

an adult female tiger

Example

The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.

強力なメスのトラがジャングルを静かに狩っていた。

B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最終的に; 結局

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

何年もの努力の後、彼女は最終的に医者になった。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

喜ばしい

Meaning

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

Example

She felt joyful when she heard the good news.

彼女は良い知らせを聞いて喜ばしい気持ちになった。

B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。

C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす

Meaning

To satisfy fully or to excess.

Example

The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.

長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

興奮させる

Meaning

To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.

Example

The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.

コメディアンのジョークは観客を興奮させた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

小さすぎる

Meaning

Smaller than the usual or expected size.

Example

The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.

小さすぎる子犬は、兄弟姉妹と一緒に歩くのに苦労しました。

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

彼女はクモを見て叫びました。

C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排出

Meaning

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

Example

Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.

車両の有毒排出物が大気を汚染します。

C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

Example

The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

厳格; 規則に厳密に従うことを求める

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

教師は宿題の締め切りに非常に厳格です。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

適格基準は公平性を維持します。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 広大な

Meaning

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

Example

Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.

天文学者たちは宇宙を理解するためにコズミック現象を研究しています。

C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置や計画

Meaning

a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created

Example

The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.

その時計は歯車とバネの複雑な装置でした。

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

ひそかに笑う

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

先生が間違えたとき、生徒たちはこっそり笑いました。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。

C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

バイオサイド

Meaning

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

Example

Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.

バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

政党に属さない人

Meaning

a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes

Example

He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.

彼は政治的な立場に参加しないことを拒否したため、マグワンプと呼ばれました。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

そのうち

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

来週のどこかでコーヒーを飲むために会おう。

A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

カバー

Meaning

to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal

Example

Please cover the food to keep it fresh.

食べ物をカバーして、新鮮さを保ってください。

C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

話し言葉のリズムとトーンの上下動

Meaning

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

Example

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

彼のスピーチには自然なケイデンスがあり、観客を魅了しました。

C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冷たさ

Meaning

The state of being cold in manner or temperature.

Example

There was a distinct iciness in his voice.

彼の声には明確な冷たさがあった。

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

受験者

Meaning

a person who is being tested in an examination

Example

Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.

各受験者には試験を完了するために2時間が与えられました。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

違反する

Meaning

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

Example

Parking here violates the city regulations.

ここに駐車すると市の規則に違反します。

B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

飼い慣らされた; おとなしい; 従順な

Meaning

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

Example

The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.

飼い慣らされたライオンはサーカスで芸をしました。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

Example

The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.

A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

凍る

Meaning

to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold

Example

Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

水は零度で凍ります。

B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物

Meaning

A living being, especially an animal.

Example

The forest is full of strange creatures.

森は奇妙な生物でいっぱいです。

C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

自分の外見や服に過剰にこだわる; 服装にうぬぼれがある

Meaning

excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress

Example

His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.

彼のフォピッシュな態度と高価な服は彼を目立たせました。

C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

菌類

Meaning

a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts

Example

Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.

菌類は自然界で有機物を分解する重要な役割を果たします。

C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

節約する

Meaning

To reduce spending or use resources carefully.

Example

Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.

家族は不必要な支出を削減して、節約しようとしています。

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。

C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

予後

Meaning

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

Example

The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.

医者は患者の回復に対してポジティブな予後を示した。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

状況

Meaning

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

Example

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

通常の状況では、彼女はもう到着しているはずです。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

ニンジン

Meaning

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

Example

Carrots are rich in vitamin A.

ニンジンはビタミンAが豊富です。

A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

間違い

Meaning

not correct or true; mistaken

Example

It is wrong to cheat on a test.

テストでカンニングするのは間違いです。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

真ん中

Meaning

the central point, position, or part of something

Example

The park is in the middle of the city.

公園は街の真ん中にあります。

A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

シリーズ

Meaning

a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes

Example

The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

その探偵シリーズは5シーズンにわたり放送され、成功を収めた。

A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

正確に; 精確に; 完全に同意する

Meaning

precisely; accurately; in complete agreement

Example

Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.

会議中に何が起こったか正確に教えてください。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

反乱

Meaning

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

Example

The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.

軍隊は反乱を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。

A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

上がる

Meaning

to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太陽は東から昇ります。

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

ポートレート

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

アーティストは妻の美しいポートレートを描きました。

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

そんな

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

私はこんな美しい絵を見たことがありません。

B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小説 / 新しい

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

彼女は週末に歴史小説を読んで過ごしました。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。

A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

緊急事態

Meaning

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

Example

A financial emergency can arise at any time.

財政的な緊急事態はいつでも発生する可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

フリーランサー

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

彼女はフリーランサーとして、異なるクライアントのためにウェブサイトをデザインしています。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

納税者

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

納税者のお金は公共サービスのために使われます。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦

Meaning

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

Example

The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.

農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。

C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

ブリタニア

Meaning

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

Example

Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.

ブリタニアはローマ時代からイギリスの象徴です。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

迷惑的

Meaning

annoying or irritating

Example

Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.

長い列に並んでいるのは、最も迷惑な作業の一つです。

B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

緊急性

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。