C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

例示する

Meaning

To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.

Example

His dedication exemplifies true leadership.

彼の献身は真のリーダーシップを例示しています。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

タイミング

Meaning

the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done

Example

Good timing is essential in business negotiations.

ビジネス交渉では、良いタイミングが重要です。

C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透

Meaning

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.

Example

High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.

市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。

B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侶

Meaning

a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows

Example

The monk spent hours in meditation each day.

その僧侶は毎日数時間を瞑想に費やしました。

C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

Example

He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星

Meaning

a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun

Example

Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.

ハレー彗星は76年ごとに空に現れます。

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。

C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣

Meaning

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

Example

We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.

森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

除外された; 追放された

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

彼はグループ活動や会話から除外されたと感じていた。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫の

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

予防接種を受けた子供たちは多くの病気に免疫があります。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む

Meaning

to completely surround or cover something or someone

Example

The village was engulfed by floodwaters.

その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

望まれない

Meaning

not desired or welcome; not wanted

Example

He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.

彼は会議で望まれない客のように感じた。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小さな装飾品

Meaning

Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.

Example

The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.

棚は彼女の旅行から持ち帰った古い小さな装飾品でいっぱいだった。

C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病気; 疾患; 重大な問題

Meaning

A disease or ailment; a serious problem

Example

The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.

医者は神経系に影響を与えた珍しい病気を診断しました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。

B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

まず

Meaning

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

Example

Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.

まず、予算の問題に対処する必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

キャレット (^)

Meaning

A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.

Example

The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.

編集者は、欠落している単語を挿入する場所を示すためにキャレットを配置しました。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校は彼らの規則と方針を遵守することを期待しています。

B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗

Meaning

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

1時間走った後、彼は汗だくになっていた。

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

まで

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

私はあなたが戻るまで待ちます。

B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

完全に

Meaning

completely or entirely; to the fullest extent

Example

She is fully aware of the risks.

彼女はリスクについて完全に認識しています。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴

Meaning

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

Example

Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.

彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

無個性

Meaning

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

Example

The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

その手紙は非常に無個性的なスタイルで書かれていました。

C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

不貞

Meaning

the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity

Example

His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.

彼の不貞は結婚の終わりをもたらした。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

議論の余地がない; 否定できない; 確定的

Meaning

impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain

Example

The evidence against him was indisputable.

彼に対する証拠は議論の余地がなかった。

C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning

To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.

Example

The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.

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。

C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ

Meaning

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

Example

The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.

執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。

C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

怒り, 不満

Meaning

A feeling of resentment or offense.

Example

She took umbrage at his rude remark.

彼女は彼の無礼な発言に怒りを感じた。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

中毒

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

多くの人々がソーシャルメディアに中毒しています。

C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

減少

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Example

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

大気汚染の減少がありました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

ジュート布

Meaning

a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping

Example

The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.

農家はジュート布袋に穀物を保管していました。

C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数

Meaning

A number by which another number is divided.

Example

In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.

方程式12 ÷ 3では、数字3が除数です。

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

彼は質問をするために手を上げました。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

なんとか;

Meaning

in some way; for some reason that is not clear

Example

Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.

なんとか、私はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせることができました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

名声

Meaning

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

Example

Her work gained prominence after the award.

彼女の仕事は賞を受けた後、名声を得ました。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

承認

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトへの貢献に対して承認を受けた。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。

C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

ルーンに関連する

Meaning

relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical

Example

The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.

古い石には奇妙なルーンの刻印がありました。

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

アジェンダ

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

会議のアジェンダには予算の議論が含まれています。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。

C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる

Meaning

sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness

Example

The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.

メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

Example

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。

A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good or impressive

Example

She had a wonderful time at the party.

彼女はパーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。

C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

レポートに関する

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.

Example

The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.

そのジャーナリストのレポーティオリアルスタイルは、展開するストーリーのあらゆる詳細を捉えました。

A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

繰り返す

Meaning

to say or do something again

Example

Could you please repeat what you just said?

今言ったことを繰り返してくれますか？

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

再活性化する

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新しい政策は経済を再活性化することを目的としています。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

Example

Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.

C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

バイオレメディエーション

Meaning

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

Example

Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.

バイオレメディエーションは汚染された土壌から毒素を取り除くのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

掛ける

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

私はコートをフックにかけます。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神聖な; 神や宗教目的に捧げられた; 道徳的で精神的に優れた

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent

Example

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

その聖地は毎年何千人もの巡礼者を引き寄せます。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

Example

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。

C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

急いで乱雑に書く

Meaning

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

Example

He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.

彼はページの下部に署名をスクロールした。

C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村

Meaning

a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community

Example

The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.

谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排除

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

その政策は特定のグループの排除を招いた。

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

頂上

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。

C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

浪費者, 怠け者

Meaning

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

Example

The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.

その若者は家族から浪費者として追放されました。

B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

優しい

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

彼女は常に生徒を助ける優しい教師として知られています。

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主に

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

彼女は主に財務の管理を担当しています。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

絡ませる

Meaning

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

Example

The vines entwine around the old fence.

つるが古いフェンスを巻きつけている。

B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

サポーター

Meaning

a person who supports someone or something

Example

She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.

彼女は地元の動物シェルターの強力なサポーターです。

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

アーティストは学校の壁に美しいミューラルを描きました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

ジャーナリスト

Meaning

a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media

Example

The journalist covered the political event.

ジャーナリストは政治的なイベントをカバーしました。

A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

混ぜる

Meaning

To combine different substances or elements together.

Example

She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.

彼女は新しい色合いを作るために、さまざまな色を混ぜるのが好きです。

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

C1 verb /priːn/

preen

身だしなみを整える

Meaning

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

Example

She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.

彼女はパーティーに出かける前に鏡の前で身だしなみを整えていた。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。

C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿

Meaning

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

Example

The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.

兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。

C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

アンサンブル, グループ

Meaning

a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater

Example

The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.

劇場のアンサンブルは素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

A1 verb /siː/

see

見る

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

私はここから山を見ることができます。

C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

飼料

Meaning

food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand

Example

The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.

農家は家畜が冬を越せるように十分な飼料を貯めておいた。

C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

デマレッジ

Meaning

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

Example

The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.

会社は荷物の荷降ろしの遅れでデマレッジを支払わなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

プレイヤー

Meaning

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

Example

The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.

古い酒場はカードとサイコロで競い合うプレイヤーで賑わっていました。

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。

C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

重い足取りで歩く

Meaning

to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

Example

The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.

クマは食べ物を探して森を重い足取りで歩いた。

C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

回収可能

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

会社の売掛金は今四半期に大幅に増加しました。

C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小山

Meaning

A small hill or mound.

Example

The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.

子供たちは夕日を見るために草で覆われた小山に登った。

B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

添付された

Meaning

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

Example

The file is attached to the email.

ファイルはメールに添付されています。

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

名目上の指導者

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

王は実際の権限を持たない象徴的な指導者に過ぎなかった。

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

プランナー

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

彼女は会議を整理するために毎日のプランナーを使っています。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

その都市は地震後に再建されました。

C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

方言

Meaning

the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region

Example

He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.

彼は地元の方言でスピーチをしたので、誰でも理解できました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

感謝している

Meaning

thankful; appreciative;

Example

I am grateful for your kindness and support.

あなたの親切とサポートに感謝しています。

A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

トレイ

Meaning

a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles

Example

She carried the cups on a wooden tray.

彼女は木製のトレイでカップを運びました。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻想

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔術師は壮観な幻想を作り、象が消えるように見えました。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

下剤

Meaning

A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.

Example

The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.

医者は彼女の状態のために軽い下剤を処方しました。

C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

カタボリズム

Meaning

The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

Example

Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.

カタボリズムは細胞のエネルギー生産に重要な役割を果たします。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事

Meaning

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

Example

He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.

彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。

C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

デュプレックスハウス

Meaning

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

Example

They live in a duplex near the city center.

彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君

Meaning

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

Example

The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.

人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

誤解を解く

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

Example

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

先生は生徒たちの誤解を解こうとしました。

A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

ケチャップソース

Meaning

a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices

Example

She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.

彼女はフレンチフライにケチャップをかけてから食べました。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である

Meaning

to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do

Example

It would behoove you to study before the exam.

試験の前に勉強することが必要です。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

混乱させる

Meaning

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

Example

The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.

突然の質問が彼を混乱させたようだ。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

過小評価する

Meaning

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

Example

He tends to understate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を過小評価する傾向があります。

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

失われた

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

彼は鍵を失い、家に入れませんでした。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。

C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

予期しない

Meaning

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

Example

The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.

会議は予期しない事件なしで終了しました。

B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

ふた

Meaning

a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container

Example

Please put the lid back on the jar.

ジャーの蓋を元に戻してください。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。

B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス

Meaning

an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance

Example

She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.

彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.

Example

Economic impediments often hinder social development.

経済的な障害はしばしば社会的発展を妨げる。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

事前契約

Meaning

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

Example

The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.

プロジェクトが公式に開始される前に、作業員はすでに前もって契約されていました。

B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

磨く

Meaning

to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

Example

She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.

面接前に靴を磨かなければならない。

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人

Meaning

A person from another country.

Example

The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.

その都市はすべての外国人を親切に迎えます。