B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

エレクトロニクス

Meaning

the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components

Example

He studied electronics at university.

彼は大学でエレクトロニクスを学びました。

A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ここ

Meaning

in, at, or to this place

Example

Please come here quickly.

ここに早く来てください。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球面測定器

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

科学者はレンズの曲率を測定するためにスフェロメーターを使用しました。

C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸せ

Meaning

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

Example

She had to wring the towel after washing it.

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。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

イニシアティブ

Meaning

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

Example

Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.

コミュニティのイニシアティブは恵まれないグループに利益をもたらす。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

銀河

Meaning

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

Example

Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.

遠くの銀河は初期の宇宙についての手がかりを持っています。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。

C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

異常な成長

Meaning

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

Example

The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.

その建物は風景の中で異常な成長と見なされました。

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打つ

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

雷は嵐の中で高いビルを打つ。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

苛立たしい

Meaning

causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

Example

The slow internet connection was really frustrating.

遅いインターネット接続は本当に苛立たしかった。

C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

容易化

Meaning

The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.

Example

Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.

彼女のファシリテーションにより、会議はスムーズに進行しました。

B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

ムチで打つ

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

トレーナーは馬を速く走らせるために鞭で打った。

B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

納屋

Meaning

a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals

Example

The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.

農夫は牛を納屋に入れています。

C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning

A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.

Example

The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.

A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

思い出させる

Meaning

to cause someone to remember something

Example

Please remind me to call her tomorrow.

明日彼女に電話するのをリマインドして下さい。

C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

ブレーカー（何かを壊す人や物、海岸近くで泡に壊れる大きな波、電気回路を中断する装置）

Meaning

A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.

Example

The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.

嵐の間にブレーカーがトリップし、電気が切断されました。

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

おじさんのように親切

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

彼は、みんなが快適に感じるようなアヴァンクラールな態度を持っていました。

C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法的義務

Meaning

A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.

Example

He was released on his own recognizance.

彼は自分の法的義務で釈放されました。

C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

蜃気楼

Meaning

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts

Example

The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

旅行者は砂漠で水の蜃気楼を見ました。

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。

C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者

Meaning

A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.

Example

The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.

予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。

C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

見えない; 意見なし

Meaning

invisible; having no views or opinions

Example

The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.

幽霊はお化け屋敷のほとんどの人々には見えませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

閣下

Meaning

a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors

Example

His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.

大使閣下は式典に出席しました。

B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に

Meaning

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Example

This gift was specially made for you.

このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要な; 最も重要な; 主な; 校長

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

会議の主要な理由は予算について議論することでした。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

バカ

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

彼は昨晩のパーティーでイディオットのように振る舞った。

C2 adjective /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

unctuous

お世辞

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.

Example

His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.

彼のお世辞な口調は皆を不快にさせた。

C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government by a single person; autocracy.

Example

The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.

国は数十年にわたるモノクラシーの下で苦しんだ。

C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棒

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

警備員は棒を使って泥棒を追い払った。

B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

ゴミ; 廃棄物

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

Example

Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.

ゴミ収集車が明日の朝到着する前にゴミを出してください。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

Example

The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.

B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学

Meaning

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

Example

She studied geology to understand earthquakes.

彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。

C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

陰気な / 退屈な

Meaning

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Example

The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.

長くて退屈な冬は、皆を憂鬱にさせた。

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

服を着た / 覆われた

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧を着ていた。

C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大審院

Meaning

A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.

Example

The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.

その事件は解決のために大審院に持ち込まれました。

C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

チームスピリット

Meaning

A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.

Example

The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.

チームのスピリットは、彼らの協力的な努力に明らかに現れていた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚

Meaning

Completely lacking or without something.

Example

His speech was devoid of any real emotion.

彼のスピーチは実際の感情が空虚だった。

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 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

増加させる

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

会社は労働力を増加させる計画を立てています。

C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

慎重に調べる

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Example

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

科学者は自分の発見を公開する前にデータを慎重に調べました。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

重要でない

Meaning

not having much value, significance, or influence

Example

The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.

その詳細は主要な問題と比べて重要でないように思えた。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不適切な

Meaning

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

Example

His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.

彼の不適切な発言は会議の雰囲気を台無しにしました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

生殖器に関連する

Meaning

relating to the reproductive organs

Example

The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.

医師は生殖器の衛生の重要性を説明しました。

A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

言い訳

Meaning

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

Example

Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.

疲れていることは宿題を終わらせなかった理由にはならない。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不謹慎

Meaning

lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper

Example

The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.

その記事は不謹慎な語調で批判された。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

帯域幅

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

帯域幅を増やすとインターネットの速度が向上します。

A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

プログラム

Meaning

a planned series of events or activities

Example

The program starts at 9 AM sharp.

プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。

C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人間中心主義

Meaning

The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.

Example

Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.

人間中心主義はしばしば環境政策を形作る。

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整然とした、スリムで健康的な

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

彼女は庭を非常に整然とした状態に保っています。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

接ぎ木; 政治腐敗

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

庭師は異なる種類のリンゴの木を組み合わせるために接ぎ木を使用しました。

C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

和らげる

Meaning

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.

Example

The medicine helps attenuate the pain.

その薬は痛みを和らげるのに役立ちます。

C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に

Meaning

with great care and persistence

Example

He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

メス

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

外科医は慎重にメスを使って最初の切開を行いました。

C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊

Meaning

an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination

Example

The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.

子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

核形成

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

水滴は空気中の小さな粒子の周りで核を形成し始めました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自給自足

Meaning

the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence

Example

The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.

その農場は食品生産において完全な自給自足を達成しました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

疑わしい

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

彼女は新しいビジネスへの投資に疑念を抱いていた。

B2 noun /θret/

Threat

脅威

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

嵐は沿岸地域に深刻な脅威をもたらします。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼する

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

彼らは友人の死を悼むために集まりました。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。

C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

発する

Meaning

To come out or spread from a source.

Example

A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.

甘い香りが庭から発せられました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

コスモポリタニズム

Meaning

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

Example

Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.

コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.

バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

補償

Meaning

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

Example

The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.

保険会社は洪水による損害に対して完全な補償を提供しました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

足の指

Meaning

any of the five digits at the end of the human foot

Example

She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.

彼女は椅子の足に足の指をぶつけました。

B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

選択

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example

The selection process is based on merit.

選考プロセスは実力に基づいています。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。

C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話

Meaning

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

Example

The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.

友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

図々しい

Meaning

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

彼の図々しいコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

Example

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。

B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

進歩; 発展; 前払い

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

技術は近年大きな進歩を遂げました。

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

退屈させる

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

講義は学生を退屈させ始めた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

賠償

Meaning

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

Example

The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.

裁判所は詐欺の被害者に賠償を命じました。

C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

軽いギャロップ

Meaning

To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.

Example

She cantered her horse across the field with ease.

彼女は馬を簡単にフィールドを走らせた。

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

美人コンテスト

Meaning

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

Example

She won first place in the beauty pageant.

彼女は美人コンテストで一位を獲得しました

A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

聞く

Meaning

to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention

Example

Please listen carefully to the instructions.

指示を注意深く聞いてください。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。

C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小さな過ち

Meaning

a small or minor fault or sin

Example

Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.

電話をかけ忘れるのはただの小さな過ちで、重大なミスではありません。

C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音

Meaning

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

Example

The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.

歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。

C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演説

Meaning

A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

Example

The president delivered an inspiring oration.

大統領は感動的な演説を行いました。

C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

幻の

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.

Example

His sense of security was entirely illusory.

彼の安全感は完全に幻のものだった。

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

ひび

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

ヤギは岩のひびに消えました。

C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

証人

Meaning

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

Example

The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.

証人は裁判中に証言の正確性を確認しました。

A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

親愛なる

Meaning

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Example

She is very dear to her grandparents.

彼女は祖父母にとって非常に親愛なる存在です。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

涙を流す; 泣きやすい

Meaning

expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep

Example

She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.

彼女は空港で友達に涙ながらの別れを告げた。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

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。

C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅

Meaning

A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.

Example

The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.

古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

科学者たちは次の十年で火星への有人ミッションを計画しています。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交術

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

彼女は見事な社交術で微妙な状況をうまく処理しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。

C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

分水嶺, 重要な転換点

Meaning

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.

Example

The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.

独立運動は国の歴史の中で分水嶺となった。

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

スカーレット

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

庭のスカーレットローズは朝の光の中で素晴らしく見えました。

C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

誠実な

Meaning

Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.

Example

She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.

彼女はその日の出来事について誠実な説明をしました。

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

女優は魅力的な演技をしました。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

丘の上の古い修道院は毎年多くの観光客を引き寄せます。

C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

Example

The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.

その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。

C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

嫌がらせ / 性的虐待

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

犯罪者は子供を誘惑しようとしたため逮捕されました。

C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning

A twisting force that causes rotation.

Example

The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.

B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

要因

Meaning

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Example

Weather is an important factor in crop production.

天候は作物生産において重要な要因です。

C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景色

Meaning

A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

Example

From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.

山の頂上から、私たちは谷底の息を呑むような景色を堪能しました。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

二原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

酸素は二原子分子です。