C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

エレジアック

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.

Example

The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.

小説は失われた時代を悼むエレジアックな調子で終わる。

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

スコア

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

彼は最後の試合で決勝ゴールを決めました。

C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人

Meaning

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

Example

The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.

ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

バイリンガル

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

彼女はバイリンガルの家庭で育ち、英語とスペイン語の両方を話しました。

C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修正

Meaning

The action of making partial or minor changes to something.

Example

DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.

DNAの修正により作物の特性が向上します。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小型の船

Meaning

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

Example

The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.

船員たちは岸に到達するために小型の船を使いました。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

敗北主義者

Meaning

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

Example

His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.

彼の敗北主義的な態度は、チームの他のメンバーを落胆させました。

C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器

Meaning

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

Example

The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.

警察は調査中に隠された銃器を発見しました。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

老年

Meaning

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

Example

He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.

彼は晩年を若い頃を思い出して過ごしました。

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。

A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

メンバー

Meaning

a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization

Example

She is a member of the local sports club.

彼女は地元のスポーツクラブのメンバーです。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。

C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

革命的イニシアティブ

Meaning

A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.

Example

The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.

革命的なイニシアティブは持続可能なエネルギーを促進します。

A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

空っぽ; 内容なし

Meaning

containing nothing; vacant; without contents

Example

The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.

グラスは空っぽで、再び満たす必要があります。

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

ダイナミクス

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明白な

Meaning

done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive

Example

The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.

その企業の安全規制に対する公然たる軽視が、一般市民の怒りを買った。

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。

A2 verb /diːl/

deal

幸せ

Meaning

to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage

Example

He had to deal with many problems at work.

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 /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高の幸福または祝福、しばしば山上の説教でのイエスの言葉に関連して使用される

Meaning

supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Example

She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.

良い知らせを受け取った後、彼女は幸福の状態を感じていた。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。

C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推進力

Meaning

The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.

Example

The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.

新しい政策は経済成長のための推進力を提供しました。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落させる

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example

The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.

その小説は、どのように富が人の性格を堕落させるかを示しています。

C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

Example

The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

彼は神の正義の概念についての神学的な論文を書いた。

C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性

Meaning

The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.

Example

The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.

天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。

C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的な

Meaning

Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

Example

The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.

ミツバチと花の関係は共生的です。

C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

お調子者; いつも冗談を言って楽しむ人

Meaning

a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around

Example

The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.

クラスのワグは、いつも賢い冗談でみんなを笑わせていた。

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

似ている; 同じように

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

二人の姉妹はとても似ている。

B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ

Meaning

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Example

The child clung to his mother in fear.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

無知

Meaning

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Example

His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.

基本的なコンピュータースキルに関する彼の無知は、彼が仕事を見つけるのを難しくしました。

C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

高慢な; 傲慢な

Meaning

arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride

Example

She gave him a haughty look and walked away.

彼女は彼に高慢な視線を送り、立ち去った。

B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

温室

Meaning

a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates

Example

The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.

農家は冬にトマトを育てるために大きな温室を建てました。

C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

複雑さ

Meaning

the quality of being very detailed or complicated

Example

The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.

デザインの複雑さは全員を感動させました。

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。

B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録

Meaning

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

Example

The registration for the event will close tomorrow.

イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。

C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

器用な, 巧妙な, うまい

Meaning

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Example

She is adroit at solving complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決するのが得意です。

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

禁欲的

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

彼は山の中で禁欲的な生活を送り、世俗的な快適さから遠ざかっていた。

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。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

口笛を吹く

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

彼は仕事をしながら口笛を吹くのが好きです。

C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

鈍い; 理解が遅い; 愚か

Meaning

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception

Example

He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.

彼は指示に関して意図的に鈍かった。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲労

Meaning

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example

After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.

長いハイキングの後、疲労感がグループに広がった。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

分割されていない; 完全な; 分けられていない

Meaning

whole; complete; not separated or split

Example

The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.

チームはコーチの指示に対して分け隔てなく注意を示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

ページ

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

次のページに進んで、詳細情報を取得してください。

B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

輝く

Meaning

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

Example

The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.

ランタンが暗闇の中で柔らかく光っていた。

B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認

Meaning

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

Example

His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.

スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。

C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

イヤープラグ

Meaning

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

Example

He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.

彼は騒がしい夜に寝るためにイヤープラグを着けました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。

C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民

Meaning

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works

Example

Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.

公民は市民としての責任を理解するのに役立つ。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

収益

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

チャリティイベントの収益は孤児院に寄付されました。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

情報の保持は学問的成功のために重要です。

C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

おしゃべりな

Meaning

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

Example

The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.

おしゃべりな子供は、終わりのない物語で皆を楽しませた。

C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗

Meaning

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.

Example

The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.

その船は港を出る前に国旗を掲げました。

C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森

Meaning

A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

Example

Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.

スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工場は大気中に煙を排出します。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。

C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。

C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

縁故主義

Meaning

the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics

Example

The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.

その会社は採用活動においてネポティズムを行っていると非難された。

C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

テクニカルリティ

Meaning

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

Example

The case was dismissed on a technicality.

その事件はテクニカルリティで却下された。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福

Meaning

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

Example

His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

電気ファン

Meaning

a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room

Example

The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.

電気ファンは、暑い夏の日に部屋を涼しく保ちます。

C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

げっぷをする

Meaning

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

Example

After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.

ソーダを飲んだ後、彼は大きなげっぷをした。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

喪に服する人

Meaning

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

Example

The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

喪に服する人々は墓地に集まり、敬意を表しました。

A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

触れる

Meaning

to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact

Example

Please don't touch the wet paint.

塗りたてのペンキに触れないでください。

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

耐えられる; 我慢できる; あまり不快で痛みのない

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

薬を飲んだ後、痛みは耐えられるようになった。

C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

沈殿剤

Meaning

As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.

Example

The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.

化学者は反応を観察するために溶液に沈殿剤を加えました。

C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

影響

Meaning

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

Example

The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.

経済危機は世界貿易に深刻な影響を与えました。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

復讐

Meaning

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

Example

The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.

二つの家族は何世代にもわたり、苦い復讐に巻き込まれていた。

A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

怪我

Meaning

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Example

He suffered a serious injury during the football match.

彼はサッカーの試合中に重傷を負った。

B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

腹痛

Meaning

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

Example

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.

食べ過ぎた後、腹痛があります。

C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑させる / 混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions perplexed the students.

複雑な指示が学生を困惑させた。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

魅了する

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

書店

Meaning

a shop where books are sold

Example

She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.

彼女は午後ずっと書店で過ごした。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

満たされない

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.

彼女の満たされない好奇心は、図書館のすべての本を読むように彼女を駆り立てた。

C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン

Meaning

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

Example

The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.

伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不確定

Meaning

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

Example

The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

プロジェクトは不確定な期間に延期されました。

C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

停学; 拘留

Meaning

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

Example

The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.

生徒は繰り返しクラスを乱したため、停学を受けました。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。

C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

詐欺

Meaning

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

Example

The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.

監査は財務諸表における詐欺を明らかにしました。

C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

微小な量

Meaning

An extremely small amount.

Example

He did not show an iota of fear.

彼は恐怖の一片も見せませんでした。

C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面的情報フレームワーク

Meaning

Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.

Example

Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.

デジタルリテラシーは多面的な情報フレームワークの構築を含んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遺言補遺

Meaning

a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will

Example

He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.

彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。

C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す

Meaning

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

Example

The river was defiled by industrial waste.

川は工業廃水によって汚された。

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

螺旋状の金属製ファスナー; 何かをねじで締める

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

彼は棚を壁にしっかりとねじ込んだ。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 魅力的な力

Meaning

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman

Example

Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.

彼女の自然な魅力と機知は、社交的な集まりで彼女を人気者にした。

C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法制度

Meaning

the administration of justice or the system of courts

Example

The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.

司法制度は法律が公平に適用されることを保証します。

A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布

Meaning

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

Example

The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.

仕立て屋は布を正確な部分に切りました。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。

C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

突っつく

Meaning

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example

She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.

彼女は彼の腕を突いて注意を引こうとした。

A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

どう

Meaning

in what way or manner; by what means

Example

How do you solve this problem?

この問題をどう解決しますか？

C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;

Meaning

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

Example

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮膚の外層

Meaning

the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin

Example

The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.

エピデルミスは有害な細菌から体を守ります。

B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning

the act of paying money for goods or services

Example

Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.

A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女性

Meaning

an adult human female

Example

The woman at the counter helped me.

カウンターにいる女性が私を助けてくれました。

A1 preposition /æt/

at

で

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

内面的

Meaning

Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.

Example

She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.

彼女は最良の友達に内面的な思いを共有しました。

C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く

Meaning

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

Example

He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.

彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

臓器

Meaning

a part of the body that performs a specific function

Example

The heart is an important organ in the human body.

心臓は人間の体の重要な臓器です。

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

虐待的 / 身体的または言葉での害を伴う

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

彼女は虐待的な上司のせいで仕事を辞めました。

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

回転楕円体

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

地球は完璧な球体ではなく、偏平な回転楕円体です。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

無傷

Meaning

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Example

She escaped from the accident unscathed.

彼女は事故から無傷で逃げ出した。

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分かれた

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

離婚以来、彼らは別々の家に住んでいます。

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

と

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

彼女はリンゴとオレンジを買いました。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

プレゼント

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

彼女は昨日チームに報告書を提出しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

幼稚な

Meaning

characteristic of an infant; childish

Example

His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の幼稚な行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。

A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

座る

Meaning

to rest in a seated position; to be located

Example

Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

どうぞ座って快適にしてください。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼び出す

Meaning

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

Example

The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.

弁護士は憲法を引き合いに出して自分のクライアントを守った。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない

Meaning

unable to move or be moved

Example

After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.

事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。