C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う

Meaning

Spoken or done without preparation.

Example

He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.

彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

フィトケミカル

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

緑茶に含まれるフィトケミカルは炎症を軽減するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Example

The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

競争者, 立候補者

Meaning

a person or team competing for a title or prize

Example

She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.

彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。

B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

カジュアルに; リラックスして非公式に

Meaning

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

Example

He casually mentioned that he was leaving.

彼はカジュアルに出発することを言った。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

無関心

Meaning

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

Example

The judge remained disinterested in the case.

裁判官はその事件に無関心のままでした。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。

C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

黄花木

Meaning

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

Example

The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.

夏の暑さの中で、ゴールドモフルの木は美しく花を咲かせた。

C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)

Meaning

A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.

Example

The knife was made from sharp obsidian.

ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。

B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保護

Meaning

The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

Example

The movement focused on the protection of rights.

運動は権利の保護に集中しました。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

Example

It was a long journey indeed.

それは長い旅でした、実際。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

統計的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

報告書は人口増加に関する統計データを提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

パンク

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

政府は教育においていくつかの制度的改革を実施しました。

B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

ナビゲーション

Meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Example

GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.

GPS技術は自動運転車のナビゲーションを改善しました。

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

知恵に関連する

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

僧侶は学生たちに知恵に関連する教えを共有しました。

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

一致

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

その方針は国際法に従って実施された。

C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

リスク調整済み

Meaning

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

Example

Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.

リスク調整後のリターンは、潜在的な利益と損失の両方を考慮します。

C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

小川

Meaning

a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet

Example

A streamlet flowed through the meadow.

小川が草地を流れていました。

C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞

Meaning

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Example

The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.

交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

うるさくする, しつこくする

Meaning

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Example

The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.

記者は政治家に質問をし続けて嫌がらせをした。

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

仲間の影響

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。

C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

請願者

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

Example

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

寺院には祝福を求める請願者で溢れていました。

C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大規模な店

Meaning

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

Example

They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.

彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山岳地帯の

Meaning

having many mountains; characterized by mountains

Example

The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.

その山岳地帯は旅行するのが難しかった。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

デカメートル

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

Example

The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.

そのフィールドは正確さのためにデカメートルで測定されました。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。

C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

幸福

Meaning

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

Example

His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができなかった。

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的

Meaning

Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.

Example

Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.

彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。

B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

グローバル協力

Meaning

International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.

Example

Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.

グローバル協力は気候問題に対処するために不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠術

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

彼は心理学の学位の一環として催眠術を学びました。

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。

C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

母親殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own mother.

Example

The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.

母親殺しの犯罪は街全体を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

隔離

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

旅行者は2週間の隔離にされました。

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

友達になる

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

彼女は学校で新しい生徒と友達になった。

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教師

Meaning

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

Example

The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.

その古い教育者は教室で規律を強調しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

騎士のような; 高貴で勇敢

Meaning

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

Example

He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.

彼は無実を守るために騎士のような勇気を示した。

A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

ワイン

Meaning

an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits

Example

They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.

彼らはディナーで赤ワインを一杯出しました。

A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

私の兄は私より2歳年上です。

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

踏み込む

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

警察は違法なギャンブルの家に踏み込む。

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家族

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

彼女は週末のほとんどを家族と過ごします。

C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

リボンのロゼット

Meaning

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

Example

The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.

兵士は帽子に赤いリボンのロゼットを付けていました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

軽く揺する

Meaning

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

Example

He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.

彼はテーブルを揺すって、花瓶が倒れそうになった。

C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

シルフィード

Meaning

A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.

Example

She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.

彼女は舞台上をシルフィードのように軽やかで優雅に動いていました。

C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

高揚した歌/賛美

Meaning

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Example

The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.

歌手のパフォーマンスは感情のラプソディでした。

A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

骨

Meaning

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

Example

The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.

医者は、骨が骨折後完全に治癒したと言いました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座

Meaning

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

Example

Orion is one of the most famous constellations.

オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。

A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

から

Meaning

Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.

Example

She came from Dhaka to visit her family.

彼女はダッカから家族を訪ねて来ました。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向

Meaning

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.

話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 政治的目的のために暴力と威圧を使用すること

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

大きな爆発が皆を恐怖で満たした。

A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

美容師

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

Example

The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.

美容師は結婚式の前に私におしゃれな髪型をしてくれました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

専門用語

Meaning

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

Example

The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.

泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。

B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本的に

Meaning

in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

Example

Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.

基本的に、いくつかの小さな問題があったにもかかわらず、そのプロジェクトは成功でした。

B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

授業料

Meaning

the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university

Example

The tuition for the college has increased this year.

大学の授業料は今年増加しました。

C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

勇敢な

Meaning

Brave, determined, and courageous

Example

The stouthearted soldier never gave up.

勇敢な兵士は決して諦めなかった。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

針葉樹

Meaning

a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir

Example

The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.

森林は松やモミの木などの針葉樹によって支配されています。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交響曲の

Meaning

relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra

Example

The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.

コンサートでは交響曲の傑作が披露されました。

B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水準

Meaning

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

Example

High living standards improve satisfaction.

高い生活水準は満足度を向上させます。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

Example

The player was penalized for committing a foul.

A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

ジャケット

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front

Example

He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.

彼は寒い風から自分を守るためにレザーのジャケットを着ていた。

C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

和解する, 調和する

Meaning

Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.

Example

They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.

彼らは開かれたコミュニケーションを通じて自分たちの違いを和解しようとしました。

C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遺贈する

Meaning

Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.

Example

The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.

科学者は彼の研究論文を大学に遺贈した。

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

個性

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

彼女はとても外向的で友好的なパーソナリティを持っています。

C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

寛容な

Meaning

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

Example

Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.

許容的な子育ては、時には子どもの規律の欠如を引き起こすことがあります。

C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

Example

The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.

C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

湿気を吸収して液体に変わる

Meaning

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Example

Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.

砂糖はデリクエセントではないが、塩はそうである可能性がある。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

成長や生命の基本的なプロセスに関連する、しばしば意識的な思考や活動なしで

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

事故の後、患者は植物状態にとどまっていました。

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

簡素化

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

プロセスの簡素化は、運用コストを大幅に削減することができます。

C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物

Meaning

food or nourishment that sustains life

Example

Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.

果物と野菜は健康な体のための重要な食物です。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数えきれない

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

空には無数の星があります。

C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保護

Meaning

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Example

The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.

このプロジェクトは国連の庇護の下で実施されました。

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。

B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

手続き

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

手続きでは言語の問題が議論されました。

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

チャンス

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

仕事のチャンスが減少しました。

B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

かかと

Meaning

the back part of the human foot below the ankle

Example

She wore shoes with high heels to the party.

彼女はパーティーに高いヒールの靴を履いていた。

C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人；軍隊では、若い将校

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

Example

The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.

その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

思い出す

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

最後に会った時のことを思い出せません。

B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Example

The country went through a turbulent period of political change.

その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。

C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

タンバリン

Meaning

a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit

Example

She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.

彼女は音楽のリズムに合わせてタンバリンを振った。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

農業

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

持続可能な農業は環境保護に役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞する

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

革新がなければ、ビジネスは停滞する。

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。

C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

刈る

Meaning

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

Example

The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.

農夫は春に羊の毛を刈ります。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する

Meaning

To make something less dense or more refined.

Example

The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.

山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。

C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

連邦軍

Meaning

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

Example

The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.

連邦軍の兵士たちは戦争で勇敢に戦った。

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 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分類

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

動物の分類は、彼らの生物学を理解するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

Example

Voters cast their ballot in the election.

有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。

A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

しかし

Meaning

in spite of the fact that; even though

Example

Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

しかし、雨が降っていたが、彼らは散歩に出かけた。

A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

怒り

Meaning

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Example

His anger was evident when he slammed the door.

彼がドアを叩いたとき、彼の怒りは明らかだった。

C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

寛大さ

Meaning

Generosity in giving gifts or money.

Example

The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.

財団は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで存続しました。

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。

C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

幻滅

Meaning

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

Example

The scandal disillusioned many voters.

そのスキャンダルは多くの有権者を幻滅させた。

A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

休暇

Meaning

a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax

Example

I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.

来年の夏にビーチで休暇を計画しています。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

管理された

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

実験は管理された環境で行われました。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる

Meaning

having lost a loved one through death

Example

The bereaved family received many condolences.

悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

艦隊

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

海軍は演習のためにその全艦隊を展開した。

C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

和らげる

Meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

Example

The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.

優しい言葉が彼女の不安を和らげるのに役立ちました。

C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

悪意

Meaning

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Example

His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.

彼の悪意は、彼がライバルを扱う残忍な方法において明らかだった。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。

B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

公式

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

Example

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

彼は会社の公式なスポークスマンです。

B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

アクティベーション

Meaning

the act of making something start functioning

Example

The activation of the system took longer than expected.

システムのアクティベーションは予想よりも時間がかかりました。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

映画製作者

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

映画製作者は最新のドキュメンタリーで賞を受賞しました。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。

C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

幸福

Meaning

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

Example

The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

一般的な言語に関する

Meaning

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

Example

The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

詩人は一般の読者とつながるために一般的な言語に関する言葉を使った。

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。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜産業

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

畜産業は食糧安全保障において重要な役割を果たします。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓碑銘

Meaning

A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.

Example

The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.

墓石にはその兵士の勇気を讃える墓碑銘が刻まれていた。