C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器

Meaning

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

Example

The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.

警察は調査中に隠された銃器を発見しました。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

Example

The police took the body to the morgue for identification.

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

怖い

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

そのホラー映画は本当に怖かった。

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小枝

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

彼女は棒として使うために木から小枝を折った。

C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

制限

Meaning

A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.

Example

The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.

厳格な規則は学生の創造性を制限しています。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。

C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推進力

Meaning

The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.

Example

The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.

新しい政策は経済成長のための推進力を提供しました。

B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃焼

Meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

Example

Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.

ゴミを燃やすことは大気汚染を悪化させます。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

修復不可能

Meaning

Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.

Example

The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.

古代の写本への損傷は修復不可能でした。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。

C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

非常に理想主義的で非現実的な、非実用的な

Meaning

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

Example

His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.

彼の非現実的な夢はしばしば失望につながった。

C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

アナボリズム

Meaning

The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.

Example

Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.

アナボリズムは筋肉の成長と組織の修復に不可欠です。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

集める

Meaning

To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.

Example

The politician garnered support from young voters.

政治家は若い有権者から支持を集めた。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。

C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

Example

Fascist governance undermines freedom.

ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。

C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に

Meaning

with great care and persistence

Example

He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。

C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

均一性; 一貫性; 同一状態

Meaning

the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness

Example

The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.

デザインの均一性が魅力的な視覚効果を生み出しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

相続人

Meaning

a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies

Example

She became the inheritor of her family's estate.

彼女は家族の財産の相続人となった。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

合流する

Meaning

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

Example

The roads converge at the city center.

道路は市の中心で合流します。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。

C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

沈没

Meaning

the state of being under water

Example

The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.

激しい雨の後、畑の沈没は数日間続いた。

B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

報酬

Meaning

something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Example

He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.

彼は失くした財布を返したことで報酬を受け取りました。

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。

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

に

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

彼女は市場に行く。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。

C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

最適化

Meaning

Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.

Example

SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.

SEO最適化はウェブサイトが検索エンジンでより高いランクを獲得するのを助けます。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。

C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

リベットで固定する / 注意を引く

Meaning

to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly

Example

The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.

職人は金属の板をリヴェットで留めました。

A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン

Meaning

an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food

Example

She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.

彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。

A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

謝罪する

Meaning

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

Example

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れたことを謝罪しました。

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。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

親切

Meaning

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

Example

She greeted us with a genial smile.

彼女は親切な笑顔で私たちを迎えました。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

その後の

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

その後の出来事が結果を明らかにしました。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

監督者

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

監督者は進捗を確認するために教室を訪れました。

C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

寝たきり

Meaning

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

Example

The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.

高齢の男性は数ヶ月間寝たきりになっています。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

素晴らしい; 壮大な; 印象的な

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

お城は夕日で素晴らしく見えました。

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

ページ

Meaning

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

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

次のページに進んで、詳細情報を取得してください。

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踏む

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

花を踏まないでください。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。

C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning

Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.

Example

The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

中毒者

Meaning

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

Example

He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.

彼は毎日何時間もゲームをするゲーム中毒者です。

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

私たちの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

この勝利は私たちのものです。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

解決する

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

マネージャーは従業員間の対立を解決します。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾な

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

彼は会社の支配権を握るために、狡猾な計画を使いました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不確実性、保留状態

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

資金が撤回された後、プロジェクトは不確実性に置かれました。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩

Meaning

poetry; the art or composition of poems

Example

The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.

そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。

C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

ミナレット

Meaning

A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.

Example

The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.

モスクのミナレットは数マイル先から見ることができました。

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

再開

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

授業の再開は来週発表されます。

B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

ハウスボート

Meaning

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

Example

They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.

彼らは湖の美しいハウスボートで休暇を過ごしました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

控えめ

Meaning

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

Example

She was reticent about her personal life.

彼女は自分の個人的な生活について控えめでした。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

いらだたせる

Meaning

to irritate or annoy intensely

Example

His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.

彼の絶え間ない不満は同僚をいらだたせ始めた。

C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

啓発的な

Meaning

Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.

Example

The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.

そのドキュメンタリーは、エンターテイメントと啓発の両方を兼ね備えていました。

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

ほとんど

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

彼はほとんど電車を逃した。

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。

B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

憎悪

Meaning

intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion

Example

His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.

不正義に対する彼の憎悪は、彼を人権弁護士にさせました。

C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

遺物

Meaning

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

Example

The remnants of the wall are still visible.

壁の遺物はまだ見える。

C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱の

Meaning

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Example

The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.

発表後、株式市場は狂乱の取引を経験しました。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作曲

Meaning

the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged

Example

Her composition won first prize in the contest.

彼女の作曲はコンテストで第一位を獲得しました。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。

C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

ベッドフレーム

Meaning

the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding

Example

The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.

木製のベッドフレームは非常に丈夫でした。

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

嫌な

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

彼は彼女のドレスについて嫌なコメントをしました。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

冗談めいた

Meaning

joking or teasing in a playful manner

Example

He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.

彼が仕事を辞めると言ったとき、彼はただ冗談を言っていただけだった。

C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

捜索令状

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Example

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

警察は建物に入る前に捜索令状を取得しました。

C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約

Meaning

The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.

Example

Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.

倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風

Meaning

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

Example

The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.

船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自動化する

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

多くの企業は時間を節約するためにプロセスを自動化しています。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国の

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

インペリアル宮殿は皇帝の力の象徴でした。

A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン

Meaning

a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming

Example

My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.

祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。

B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

存在

Meaning

The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.

Example

His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.

会議での彼の存在は、みんなを安心させました。

C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

飢饉

Meaning

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

Example

The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.

厳しい干ばつが地域で広範な飢饉を引き起こしました。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

嵐

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

嵐は市内全体で停電を引き起こしました。

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的な

Meaning

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.

Example

The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.

病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。

C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大きな網

Meaning

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

Example

The fishermen cast their seine into the river.

漁師たちは大きな網を川に投げ入れました。

A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

運転手

Meaning

a person who operates a motor vehicle

Example

The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.

タクシー運転手は忙しい街を通るすべての近道を知っていました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

シンプルな、飾りのない

Meaning

Plain and simple; not decorated.

Example

The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.

部屋はシンプルで、テーブルと椅子だけがありました。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

無視できる

Meaning

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant

Example

The side effects of this medicine are negligible.

この薬の副作用は無視できるほどです。

B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Example

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

レジスタンスは植民地軍に勇敢に立ち向かいました。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける

Meaning

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

Example

Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.

彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

ポリアーキー

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

ポリアーキーは複数の政党が権力を共有することを許可します。

B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

数量; 数字; 体積

Meaning

an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something

Example

The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.

ボトルの中の水の量は旅行に十分です。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。

C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障害

Meaning

Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.

Example

Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害でした。

C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇または高位の司教

Meaning

the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church

Example

The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.

教皇はテレビで国民に向けて演説を行いました。

C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

高慢な; 傲慢な

Meaning

arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride

Example

She gave him a haughty look and walked away.

彼女は彼に高慢な視線を送り、立ち去った。

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

引退した

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

私の引退した祖父は自由な時間に園芸を楽しんでいます。

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小さい; 限られた; 狭い

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

彼女は大学の近くの小さなアパートに住んでいます。

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ネックレス

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスをしていました。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。

A2 noun /læb/

lab

実験室

Meaning

a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.

学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行いました。

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。

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

津波

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

津波は沿岸の町を壊滅させ、何千人もの人々を家なしにしました。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

やせ衰えた

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

そのやせ衰えた犬は放置された家から救出されました。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Meaning

To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.

Example

He was criticized for consorting with criminals.

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

アトミック・ハビッツ

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

アトミック・ハビッツを育むことが長期的な成功に繋がる。

C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

王殺し

Meaning

the act of killing a king

Example

The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

陰謀者たちは王殺しを犯したため、処刑されました。

C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

満ちた

Meaning

Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.

Example

The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.

交渉は緊張と不確実性で満ちていました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

不屈の; 勇敢な; 断固たる;

Meaning

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

Example

Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.

挫折にもかかわらず、彼女は目標を追い続ける中で不屈であり続けた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福

Meaning

impossible to understand or interpret

Example

His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and full of energy

Example

She was ebullient after receiving the good news.

良いニュースを受け取った後、彼女は陽気でした。

C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

布の裾

Meaning

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

Example

She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.

彼女はドレスを短くするためにヘムドしました。

C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

喜び

Meaning

great pleasure or delight

Example

She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.

彼女は友達の喜びのために物語を大声で読みました。

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。

B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

掛け算

Meaning

to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication

Example

The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.

細菌は温暖な条件で急速に増殖します。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

もっと

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるためにもっと時間が欲しかった。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

酔わせる物質

Meaning

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Example

Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.

アルコールは多くの文化で最も一般的に使用される酔わせる物質です。

C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

お世辞

Meaning

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

Example

The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.

ウェイターは各顧客にお世辞のようなお辞儀をしました。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

嫌がらせ

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

その会社には職場でのハラスメントに対する厳しいポリシーがあります。

C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる

Meaning

to take small bites of food

Example

The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.

うさぎはにんじんをかじった。