C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

使い果たせる

Meaning

able to be used up completely; not infinite

Example

Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.

石炭と石油は使い果たせる資源です。

C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ

Meaning

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

Example

The hornet built its nest under the roof.

スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。

C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

松葉杖, 支え

Meaning

a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help

Example

He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.

彼は足を骨折した後、松葉杖を使わなければならなかった。

A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

着る

Meaning

to have clothing or accessories on one's body

Example

She likes to wear bright colors.

彼女は明るい色を着るのが好きです。

C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

シニシズム

Meaning

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

Example

His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.

彼のシニシズムは、誰かを信頼するのを難しくしていた。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非公式; リラックス; カジュアル

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会議は非公式でリラックスしていました。

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。

B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

Example

The hikers descended the steep mountain path.

C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

牛に関連する

Meaning

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature

Example

Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.

彼女のボバインな表情は感情を示すことはなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的

Meaning

serving as an introduction or preface

Example

He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.

彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。

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。

C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く

Meaning

early; in good time

Example

She rose betimes to finish her work.

彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

略奪者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

戦いの後、略奪者たちは村を荒らしました。

B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

帆を使って旅行する

Meaning

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

Example

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏、アトランティックオーシャンを渡りました。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

ボクシング

Meaning

The practice or sport of boxing.

Example

He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.

彼は若い頃、ボクシングの技術を学びました。

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

いつでも

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

困ったら、いつでも私に電話してください。

C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する

Meaning

to eliminate waste matter from the body

Example

Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.

人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。

C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体の

Meaning

complete in every way; fully attended or absolute

Example

The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.

委員会はすべての重要な問題について議論するために全体会議を開いた。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

創設者

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

スティーブ・ジョブズはApple Inc.の共同創設者で、個人用コンピュータを革新しました。

C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

冷笑する

Meaning

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

Example

She sneered at his attempt to sing.

彼女は彼の歌おうとしたことを嘲笑した。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

でこぼこした; ざらざらした

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

でこぼこした道で車の乗り心地はとても不快だった。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

震える

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地震の間、地面が震え始めた。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

フォアセイル

Meaning

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

Example

The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.

乗組員は風を捉えるためにフォアセイルを調整しました。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

陰謀

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警察は政府を転覆させる陰謀を暴露した。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

抽出

Meaning

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

Example

The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.

地面からの石油の抽出には特別な機器が必要です。

C1 verb /rænt/

rant

怒鳴る

Meaning

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

Example

He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.

彼は仕事で不公平な扱いについて叫んでいました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

憤慨した

Meaning

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

Example

She was indignant when accused of cheating.

彼女は不正行為を非難されたとき、憤慨していた。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

谷

Meaning

a low area of land between hills or mountains

Example

The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

緑の谷は山々の間に何マイルも広がっていた。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。

A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

他の人々

Meaning

people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known

Example

I like to spend time with others.

私は他の人々と時間を過ごすのが好きです。

C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

困惑した, 質問のような

Meaning

Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.

Example

She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.

彼が奇妙なコメントをしたとき、彼女は困惑した表情を彼に向けました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

包括的で完全な

Meaning

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

Example

The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.

その報告書は問題に関する包括的な分析を提供します。

A2 verb /klɪk/

click

クリックする

Meaning

to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device

Example

She clicked the link to open the website.

彼女はリンクをクリックしてウェブサイトを開きました。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

栄光; 名誉; 光輝

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

アスリートはオリンピック金メダルを取った栄光に浸った。

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

暗記学習はしばしば効果がないことが証明されます。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

静水力学

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.

Example

Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.

静水力学はダムや貯水池の機能を理解するために不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

会社は窃盗を防ぐために監視カメラを設置した。

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。

C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摂政

Meaning

a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young

Example

The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.

王子は王が成人するまで摂政として行動した。

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

大工

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。

C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

偽善者; 嘘つき; 偽りの人

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

Example

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

他人に誠実を求めて自分は嘘をつくのは偽善者だ。

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

視点

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

彼の視点では、その決定は完全に間違っていた。

B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

青白い; 淡い; 弱い

Meaning

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

Example

She looked pale after being sick for a week.

彼女は1週間病気で、青白く見えた。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

嫌な

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

Example

The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.

ゴミ箱からの臭いは完全に嫌なものでした。

C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

魔女

Meaning

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

Example

In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.

おとぎ話では、邪悪な魔女が森の奥深くの小屋に一人で住んでいた。

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。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

示唆する

Meaning

To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.

Example

The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.

「若々しい」という言葉はエネルギーと活力を示唆します。

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ

Meaning

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

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

この花瓶はとても壊れやすいので、注意して扱ってください。

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。

C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨

Meaning

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

Example

The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.

突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。

A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

蝶

Meaning

a flying insect with large colorful wings

Example

The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.

美しい蝶が花の上に止まりました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違

Meaning

heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate

Example

The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.

二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。

C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

陸生

Meaning

Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.

Example

Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.

人間は陸上で生きる陸生の生物です。

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

ソフトウェア

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

彼はコンピュータの性能を向上させるためにソフトウェアをインストールしました。

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

公式に

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

その建物は市長によって公式に開かれました。

C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

二足歩行動物

Meaning

An animal that walks on two feet.

Example

Humans are examples of biped creatures.

人間は二足歩行動物の例です。

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

ヒエ

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新しい法律は労働者の権利を保護します。

C1 noun

Kin

家族; 親戚;

C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

引きずる / 弱い

Meaning

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

Example

He limped after injuring his ankle.

彼は足首を怪我した後、足を引きずって歩いていた。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

息を吐く

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。

C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ

Meaning

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

Example

He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.

彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

どこにも

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

私はあらゆる場所を探しましたが、鍵はどこにも見つかりませんでした。

C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

要約

Meaning

The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.

Example

The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.

教授はクラスを終える前に講義の簡単な要約を行いました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

陰険な

Meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Example

The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.

誤った情報の陰険な広がりは信頼を傷つける可能性がある。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

合流

Meaning

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

Example

The confluent streams formed a mighty river.

合流する小川が力強い川を作った。

C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

不満にさせる

Meaning

to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

Example

The poor service dissatisfies many customers.

悪いサービスは多くの顧客を不満にさせます。

C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

Example

The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

重婚者

Meaning

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

Example

The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.

ポリガミストは三人の妻が別々の家に住んでいる。

C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

引き裂く

Meaning

to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts

Example

The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.

外科医は手術中に損傷した組織を引き裂かなければならなかった。

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

ほとんど; ほぼ;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

今朝、バスをほとんど逃しそうになった。

A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

熱い; 温かい; 焼けるような;

Meaning

having high temperature; warm; heated;

Example

The coffee is too hot to drink.

コーヒーは飲むには熱すぎる。

C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

物事の豊富な供給または溢れんばかりの供給

Meaning

an abundance or overflowing supply of something

Example

The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.

祭りでは果物とお菓子のコルヌコピアが提供されました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

採算が取れない

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

採算が取れないビジネスは3年後に閉店を余儀なくされました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

無秩序な; 不従順な;

Meaning

difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive

Example

The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.

無秩序な群衆は安全指示に従うことを拒否した。

C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪悪な、犯罪者、または道徳的に悪い

Meaning

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Example

The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.

警察は投資家を欺こうとする邪悪な陰謀を暴露しました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

従者

Meaning

A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.

Example

The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.

王は従者を引き連れてホールに入った。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会経済的進歩

Meaning

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Example

Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.

社会経済的進歩は、疎外されたコミュニティを引き上げます。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陳腐な言葉

Meaning

a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal

Example

He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.

彼はスピーチの中で同じプレティチュードを繰り返し続けた。

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

捧げる

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために自分の人生を捧げました。

C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

ティアラ

Meaning

a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions

Example

The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.

王女は王宮の舞踏会で輝くダイヤモンドのティアラを身に着けていた。

A1 adjective /truː/

True

真実の; 本物の;

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

Example

It is true that hard work leads to success.

努力は成功へ導くということは真実です。

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

無駄にする

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

ソーシャルメディアはしばしば貴重な時間を無駄にする原因となります。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。

C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代の墓地

Meaning

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

Example

The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.

考古学者たちは古代都市のネクロポリスで遺物を発見しました。

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

スリム

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

instead

代わりに

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

Example

She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.

彼女はドレスを買わなかった。代わりに、彼女は靴を選んだ。

C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

駐屯地

Meaning

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

Example

The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.

駐屯地は侵略者に対して要塞を守った。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

神父の職を剥奪する

Meaning

To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.

Example

The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.

腐敗した神父は調査後に職を剥奪されました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ひどい

Meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Example

The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

その会社はひどい安全違反で罰金を科されました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香

Meaning

a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies

Example

She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.

彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。

C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

職員

Meaning

a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority

Example

The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.

その下級職員はレポートの提出を担当していました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

受取人

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

受取人は時間通りに配送を受け取りました。

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。

C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

ファイル

Meaning

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

Example

The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠のドシエを裁判所に提出しました。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

8番目

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

彼女はレースで8位でフィニッシュしました。

C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

黄麻

Meaning

a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth

Example

Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.

黄麻は環境にやさしい素材です。

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。