C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争い, 敵意

Meaning

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups

Example

The two families have been in a feud for generations.

二つの家族は世代を超えて争い続けています。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

陰気な; 落ち込んだ; 悲しい

Meaning

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

Example

The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.

天気は雨と暗い雲で陰気でした。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

行使する

Meaning

to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Example

He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.

彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために全力を尽くした。

B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

野ウサギ

Meaning

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

Example

The hare quickly ran across the field.

その野ウサギはフィールドを素早く走りました。

A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

驚異

Meaning

a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar

Example

The view from the mountain was a true wonder.

山からの景色は本当に驚異的でした。

C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

干潮

Meaning

the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling

Example

During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.

干潮時には、ビーチでさらに遠くに歩けました。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬には暖かい衣服が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

台座 / pedestal

Meaning

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

Example

The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.

彫像は大理石の台座に置かれました。

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 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

偽り

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

彼は会話に興味があるふりをしなかった。

A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

楽しい、快適な

Meaning

giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction

Example

We had a pleasant evening at the park.

私たちは公園で楽しい夜を過ごしました。

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

論文

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

彼は現代経済理論に関する論文を書いた。

B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方

Meaning

under; below; underneath

Example

The treasure lies beneath the old tree.

宝物は古い木の下にあります。

C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

オアシス

Meaning

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge

Example

The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.

旅行者たちは砂漠で数日後にオアシスを見つけました。

C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

適切な、ふさわしい、または楽しい; 幸運や幸福で特徴付けられる

Meaning

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

Example

She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.

彼女は気分を軽くする適切なコメントをしました。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

A1 verb /riːd/

read

読む

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

私は寝る前に本を読みます。

C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除する

Meaning

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

Example

He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.

彼は論争の後、クラブから排除された。

C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

嫌悪

Meaning

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Example

The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.

スキャンダルは腐敗した大臣に対する公衆の嫌悪を引き起こした。

B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

軌道

Meaning

The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example

The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.

衛星は地球の周りを軌道上に保っています。

C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡

Meaning

The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.

Example

The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.

オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。

C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

死骸

Meaning

the decaying flesh of dead animals

Example

Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.

ハゲワシは野原に残された死骸を食べる。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな

Meaning

Unwilling to spend money; stingy.

Example

She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.

彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

葉

Meaning

The leaves of a plant, collectively.

Example

The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.

秋の葉は公園で素晴らしく見えました。

C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

軽薄

Meaning

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

Example

His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.

会議中の彼の軽薄さは、同僚を不快にさせた。

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

洪水の後、町は正常な状態を取り戻すために奮闘しました。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。

C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人

Meaning

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

Example

The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.

貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

影響を受けた；影響を与えられた

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

洪水の影響を受けた地域は、即時の支援が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

ビザ

Meaning

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

Example

She applied for a visa to study abroad.

彼女は留学するためにビザを申請しました。

C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

押し固める

Meaning

to press down tightly by packing

Example

He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.

彼は植物の周りの土を押し固めて、それを固定しました。

C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning

Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.

Example

Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.

B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

さつまいも

Meaning

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

Example

Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.

ローストさつまいもは健康的でおいしいサイドディッシュを作ります。

A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然な

Meaning

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

Example

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.

彼女は料理に自然な食材を使うのが好きです。

C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人

Meaning

People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.

Example

Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.

疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

廃止

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

奴隷制度の廃止は人権の歴史における重要な節目でした。

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加算; 追加のプロセス

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

新しい部屋の追加により家はより広くなりました。

C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表現する

Meaning

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.

Example

She effused gratitude for the help she received.

彼女は受け取った助けに感謝の気持ちを表しました。

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

写真

Meaning

the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

Example

She studied photography in college.

彼女は大学で写真を学びました。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市場経済

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市場経済は企業が自由に競争できるようにします。

C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

ケトン生成過程

Meaning

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

Example

Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.

ケトジェネシスは断食や低炭水化物ダイエット中に発生します。

C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故

Meaning

An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.

Example

The accident resulted in one fatality.

その事故で1人が死亡した。

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分離主義者

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

分離主義者グループは中央政府からの独立を要求した。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

レストランはおいしい羊肉カレーを提供しています。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮

Meaning

extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization

Example

The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.

戦争犯罪の野蛮さは国際社会全体を衝撃に陥れた。

C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

フィナーレ

Meaning

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

Example

The concert ended with a spectacular finale.

コンサートは壮観なフィナーレで終わりました。

C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

切断する

Meaning

to cut off a limb from the body by surgery

Example

The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.

事故の後、医師は彼の足を切断しなければなりませんでした。

C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

高貴さ; 高い階級

Meaning

the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank

Example

He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.

彼は敵を許すことで大きな高貴さを示しました。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

運; 幸運; 財産

Meaning

chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets

Example

He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.

彼はテクノロジー企業に賢明に投資することで運を得ました。

C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

大きな音を立てる

Meaning

to make a loud, harsh sound

Example

The car horns blared all night.

車のクラクションは一晩中鳴り響いていた。

C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

木製サンダル

Meaning

a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes

Example

She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.

彼女は伝統的な儀式で木製サンダルを履いていた。

C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

資格証明書

Meaning

a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something

Example

She presented her credentials before starting the new job.

彼女は新しい仕事を始める前に資格証明書を提示しました。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

グレイハウンド

Meaning

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

Example

The greyhound won the race at the dog track.

グレイハウンドは犬の競技場でレースに勝ちました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス

Meaning

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

Example

He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.

彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。

B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反乱する

Meaning

to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

Example

The people revolted against the corrupt government.

人々は腐敗した政府に反乱を起こしました。

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 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

請求する/告発する

Meaning

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Example

The store charges extra for home delivery.

その店はホームデリバリーに追加料金を課します。

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

モスク

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

彼らは金曜日の祈りのためにモスクに集まりました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依存している; 扶養されている

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

税金の扶養控除対象者として、彼女は自分の税務申告を別々に提出することができませんでした。

A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

間

Meaning

at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions

Example

She sat between her two friends.

彼女は二人の友達の間に座っていた。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

終了する

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

会社は彼の契約を終了することを決定した。

B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく

Meaning

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

Example

She whispered a secret in my ear.

彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。

C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七角形

Meaning

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

Example

The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.

数学の先生は黒板にヘプタゴンを描きました。

C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

富、運、または利益の突然の増加を引き起こす状況や出来事

Meaning

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

Example

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

石油の発見は小さな国にとってボナンザでした。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。

C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

クミン

Meaning

A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor

Example

Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.

クミンはインディア料理と中東料理で重要なスパイスです。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ

Meaning

a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes

Example

Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

カムバック

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手は何年もの沈黙の後、見事なカムバックを果たした。

B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

によると

Meaning

As stated by or in agreement with.

Example

According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

報告書によると、売上は前四半期に増加しました。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

仕立て屋

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

仕立て屋は彼に新しいスーツのサイズを測りました。

C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

ロイヤルベンガルタイガー

Meaning

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Example

The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.

ロイヤルベンガルタイガーはスンダルバンスの象徴的な種です。

A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

安全

Meaning

condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury

Example

The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.

その会社は職場の安全を最優先しています。

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

先延ばし, 仕事を遅らせる

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

プロクラステイネーションは成功の敵です。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

単なる

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

それは単なる提案であり、命令ではありません。

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

魚を捕まえるために潜る大きな黒い海鳥

Meaning

a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving

Example

The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.

コウモリは岩の上に止まり、ダイブの後に羽を乾かしていました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

夢中

Meaning

filled with love or admiration

Example

He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.

彼はコンサートに参加した後、クラシック音楽に魅了されました。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

行列

Meaning

a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles

Example

The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.

王の到着は壮大な行列で印象付けられた。

C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

告白者

Meaning

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

Example

The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.

告白者は困っている男性の話を忍耐強く聞いた。

C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

減衰、減少、弱化

Meaning

The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

Example

The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.

音波の減衰はコミュニケーションに影響を与えます。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.

Example

The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.

寺院の壁はヒエログリフで覆われていた。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。

C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

平等主義者

Meaning

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Example

The new law promotes an egalitarian society.

新しい法律は平等主義の社会を促進します。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

知能

Meaning

The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.

Example

Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.

彼女の知能はすべての同僚に賞賛されています。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新興

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

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

バングラデシュは世界で最も急速に成長している新興経済の一つです。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

長い時間の

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

彼らは大学で出会った長い時間の友達です。

B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

大臣

Meaning

a head of a government department; a person who leads a church

Example

The finance minister announced new tax policies.

財務大臣は新しい税制政策を発表しました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

忠実, 頑強

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

彼女は常にコミュニティの忠実な支持者でした。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。

A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

驚くべき

Meaning

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

Example

The magician performed an amazing trick.

マジシャンは驚くべきトリックを見せた。

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男らしさ

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

彼の男らしさは仲間たちに賞賛された。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育の優先性は否定できません。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

カタパルト

Meaning

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

Example

The invention catapulted him to international fame.

その発明は彼を国際的な名声へとカタパルトした。

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

無害な

Meaning

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

Example

His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.

彼の無害なコメントは会話を友好的に保ちました。

C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力

Meaning

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

Example

The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.

その俳優は素晴らしい活力で役を演じました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

予測可能な

Meaning

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

Example

The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.

その会社は予測可能な未来において変化を起こす可能性は低い。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 貴重な石; 装飾品

Meaning

a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament

Example

The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.

王冠は世界中からの貴重な宝石で飾られていました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

書簡体

Meaning

Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.

Example

The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.

その小説は書簡体スタイルで書かれており、登場人物間の手紙で構成されています。

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。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

前もって存在する

Meaning

to exist beforehand or before something else

Example

These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.

これらの習慣は、現代技術の到来前に存在していました。

C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室

Meaning

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

Example

The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.

古代の王は大きな墓室に埋葬されました。

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止する；中絶する

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、パイロットは任務を中止した。

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

織物

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

バングラデシュはその高品質なテキスタイル産業で有名です。