C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

溝が入った

Meaning

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

Example

The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.

その花瓶は縁に美しい溝が入ったデザインがありました。

C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

専制的な

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

王の専制的な支配は人々を苦しめた。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。

C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下層植物

Meaning

The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.

Example

The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.

熱帯雨林の下層植物は小さな哺乳動物や昆虫の家です。

A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

キツネ

Meaning

a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur

Example

The red fox is known for its cunning nature.

赤いキツネはそのずる賢い性格で知られています。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

切望する

Meaning

to desire something belonging to someone else

Example

He coveted his neighbor's new car.

彼は隣人の新しい車を欲しがっていました。

A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

コイン

Meaning

Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.

Example

He collected old coins from different countries.

彼はさまざまな国から古いコインを集めました。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

ハイドロメカニクス

Meaning

The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.

Example

Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.

ハイドロメカニクスは船舶建造の基盤を提供します。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主

Meaning

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

Example

The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.

古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

supposed

仮定された

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

これは問題の仮定された解決策です。

C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

そばかす

Meaning

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

Example

Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.

彼女の顔は可愛いそばかすで覆われていて、毎年夏になると現れます。

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交差点

Meaning

a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path

Example

The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.

メインストリートと5番街の交差点はいつも混んでいます。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。

A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教会

Meaning

a building used for public Christian worship

Example

The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.

村の古い教会は18世紀に建てられました。

C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ

Meaning

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

Example

Her heart began to palpitate with fear.

彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区

Meaning

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

Example

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.

ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。

C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。

C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差別化, 分化

Meaning

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Example

Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.

競合他社との差別化により、ユニークな市場ポジションを作り出すことができます。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反動的

Meaning

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

Example

The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.

グループは新しい政策に対して反動的な立場を取った。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

施設はよく管理されていました。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占

Meaning

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Example

The company has a monopoly on electric car production.

その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。

C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

銀河に関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Example

The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.

望遠鏡で観測された銀河系の現象は魅力的でした。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。

C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

副職に任命する

Meaning

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

Example

The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.

保安官は秩序を維持するために数人の地元の人々を副職に任命することを決定しました。

A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

親

Meaning

One's father and mother.

Example

The family tree starts with the child's parents.

家系図は子供の親から始まります。

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

製品

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

その会社は市場に新しい製品を発売しました。

C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

鋭い洞察力を持つ

Meaning

Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

Example

As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.

鋭い洞察力を持つ批評家として、彼女は劇の深い意味を認識しました。

A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

耐える

Meaning

to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support

Example

She cannot bear the pain anymore.

彼女はもうこの痛みを耐えられません。

B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

納屋

Meaning

a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals

Example

The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.

農夫は牛を納屋に入れています。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

実業家の女性

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

その実業家の女性は会社を国際市場へ拡大した。

B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

設立する

Meaning

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

Example

The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.

その会社はダッカに新しいオフィスを設立する予定です。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

男性的

Meaning

having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor

Example

The actor was admired for his virile appearance.

俳優はその男性的な外見で賞賛されました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未変更の

Meaning

not changed from its original form or state

Example

The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.

データは未変更の形で分析に使用された。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

驚いた; びっくりした;

Meaning

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

Example

I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.

ここで何が起こったのか知っていたら驚くでしょう。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

計り知れない

Meaning

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

Example

The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.

選挙の結果は、多くの計り知れない要因に依存しています。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。

C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な

Meaning

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.

箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

増加

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Example

The company plans to increase its production this year.

その会社は今年、生産を増加させる予定です。

C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

フィンチ（小さな歌う鳥）

Meaning

a small songbird with a short, stout bill

Example

A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.

カラフルなフィンチが枝に止まり、甘い歌を歌っていました。

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

志願者

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

彼女は大学の最優秀奨学金の志願者です。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

この絵は現代アートの原型です。

C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

手稿

Meaning

a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication

Example

The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.

作家は彼女の手稿を出版社に提出しました。

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

衝動性

Meaning

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

Example

His impetuosity often got him into trouble.

彼の衝動性はしばしば彼を問題に巻き込んだ。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。

A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

南

Meaning

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.

太陽は東で昇り、南で沈みます。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

排除する

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

この新しいシステムは手動データ入力の必要性を排除します。

C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章

Meaning

A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.

Example

The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.

その将校のエポレットは太陽の下で輝いていました。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

無効にする

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技術者はアラームシステムを一時的に無効にしました。

C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

調和、統一

Meaning

The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.

Example

The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.

異なる方針の調和は一貫した結果を保証します。

A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

加熱する

Meaning

to make or become hot or warm

Example

Please heat the soup before serving.

スープを提供する前に加熱してください。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで美しい歌を歌った。

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排出の排除は優先事項です。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

きらめく

Meaning

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

Example

The lake shimmered under the moonlight.

湖は月光の下で輝いていました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

甘やかされた

Meaning

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Example

The cosseted child always got what he wanted.

甘やかされた子供は、いつも欲しいものを手に入れていた。

C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

マフラー

Meaning

a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth

Example

She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.

彼女は外に出る前に暖かいマフラーを首に巻いた。

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

装置

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

彼は最新のキッチンガジェットを買うのが好きです。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

尋問的な

Meaning

expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning

Example

The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.

弁護士の尋問的な口調は証人を不快にさせました。

C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

抑圧的

Meaning

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

Example

The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.

厳しい暑さは夏の間外で働くのを難しくした。

A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

ホットドリンク

Meaning

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

Example

I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.

朝にお茶やコーヒーなどのホットドリンクを好みます。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

グッピー

Meaning

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

Example

The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.

グッピーは、水槽を始めたい初心者にぴったりです。

B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

ストレッチする

Meaning

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

Example

Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.

アスリートは運動前に筋肉をストレッチします。

C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく

Meaning

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

Example

The candle flickered in the wind.

ろうそくが風でちらついていた。

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

ゼロ; 何もない

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。

C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ

Meaning

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Example

His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.

彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。

A1 verb /læst/

last

続く

Meaning

to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure

Example

The meeting lasted for three hours.

ミーティングは三時間続きました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。

C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。

C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

ボーイフレンド

Meaning

a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man

Example

She arrived at the party with her beau.

彼女は彼氏と一緒にパーティーに来ました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン

Meaning

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えた。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

統合する

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

異なる理論が一つの統一されたアイデアに統合されました。

C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する

Meaning

To correct mistakes or make something right.

Example

The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.

会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

後退的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

その政策は人権に対する後退的な一歩と見なされた。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

おしゃべり

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

夕食の後で長いおしゃべりをしました。

C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

軽いシルクの寝間着

Meaning

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

Example

She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.

彼女は寝る前にシルクのネグリジェを着ていました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破壊的な

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

ハリケーンは沿岸地域に非常に破壊的でした。

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗議

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

労働者たちの不公平な扱いに対する抗議は無視された。

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 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

裸の状態

Meaning

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

Example

The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

部屋の裸の状態が冷たく居心地の悪い感じを与えた。

C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

脈打つ

Meaning

to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain

Example

His head began to throb after the long day.

長い一日の後、彼の頭が脈打ち始めた。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

不正

Meaning

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

Example

Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.

食品の不正は健康に対する深刻なリスクです。

B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供された

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

強烈な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な; 活発な

Meaning

showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense

Example

She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.

彼女はその告発に対して強烈に否定した。

A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

環境

Meaning

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Example

Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.

環境保護は未来の世代にとって重要です。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鳥小屋

Meaning

a large enclosure for keeping birds

Example

The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.

動物園はエキゾチックなオウムのために新しい鳥小屋を作った。

C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。

C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒れる

Meaning

to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow

Example

The earthquake caused the old building to topple.

地震で古い建物が倒れた。

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

プレゼント

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

彼女は昨日チームに報告書を提出しました。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

cerebral

大脳の

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

大脳機能は思考を調整します。

C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

賛辞

Meaning

Praise and honor received for an achievement.

Example

She received kudos for her excellent performance.

彼女は素晴らしいパフォーマンスで賛辞を受けた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

読めない

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

医者の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

全会一致

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

委員会は全会一致の決定を下しました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

広大な地域

Meaning

a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky

Example

The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.

砂漠は広大な砂と岩の地域です。

B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

やる気を起こさせる

Meaning

to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something

Example

The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.

コーチのスピーチはチームをチャンピオンにするためにモチベートしました。

B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

機関

Meaning

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

Example

Institutions play a crucial role in governance.

機関はガバナンスにおいて重要な役割を果たしています。

C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム

Meaning

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage

Example

The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.

俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。

B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。

C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

側面, 部分, 特徴

Meaning

One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.

Example

Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.

プロジェクトの各側面は慎重に分析されました。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

噂

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

来年、会社が合併するという噂があります。

B1 noun /stæf/

staff

スタッフ

Meaning

a group of employees working together in an organization

Example

The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

病院のスタッフはとても役に立ちます。

C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

巧みさ

Meaning

Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.

Example

His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.

彼の交渉での巧みさが契約を成立させた。