C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

坦率さ

Meaning

The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.

Example

Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥協する

Meaning

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

Example

Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.

過度の共有はあなたのプライバシーを危険にさらす可能性があります。

C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

無愛想に

Meaning

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

Example

She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.

彼女は無愛想に提案を拒否しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

無数の; 無限の

Meaning

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Example

The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.

地震は都市に無数の損害を与えました。

C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

ぞんざい

Meaning

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

Example

The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.

レポートはぞんざいに書かれており、間違いだらけだった。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

Urgency

緊急性

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

作る

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

私は毎朝コーヒーを作ります。

C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志

Meaning

The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.

Example

She left the job of her own volition.

彼女は自分の意思で仕事を辞めました。

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

押す

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

ボタンを押してベルを鳴らします。

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。

C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

政党に属さない人

Meaning

a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes

Example

He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.

彼は政治的な立場に参加しないことを拒否したため、マグワンプと呼ばれました。

C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.

Example

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。

A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

祖父母

Meaning

The parents of one's father or mother.

Example

Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.

祖父母は家族の大切な一部です。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

重要な局面

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

この重要な局面で、会社は拡大するか縮小するかを決定しなければなりません。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。

C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

風下の側

Meaning

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.

Example

They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.

彼らは丘の風下の側にキャンプを建てました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。

C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

興奮剤

Meaning

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.

コーヒーは一般的な興奮剤で、人々が目を覚ますのを助けます

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

呼吸

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

彼は話す前に深く息を吸いました。

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

錆

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

古い車は何年も放置されていた後、サビで覆われていました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました

B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

攻撃性

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

彼の突然の攻撃性は会議で誰もが驚いた。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮な攻撃はみんなを驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

進展; 前進; 発展

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

挑戦にもかかわらず、研究チームは新しいワクチンの開発において重要な進展を遂げました。

A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

キッチン

Meaning

a room or area where food is prepared and cooked

Example

The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.

キッチンは新鮮なパンの匂いで満たされていた。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

出かける前にドアをロックしてください。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。

C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

真実に似ている

Meaning

appearing to be true or real

Example

The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.

その話は真実に似ているように思えたが、完全に架空のものだった。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服従

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

子供たちは両親に従うべきです。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

訂正

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

教師は学生のエッセイに訂正を加えました。

C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

無関心

Meaning

lack of worry or interest; indifference

Example

She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.

彼女は批評に対して完全に無関心を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

年表作成者

Meaning

A person who writes annals or records events year by year.

Example

The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.

アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士

Meaning

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

Example

The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.

弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

パンジャビ

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

彼は祭りのために白いパンジャビを着ていました。

B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

名声

Meaning

the condition of being known or talked about by many people

Example

The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.

若い俳優は最新の映画で国際的な名声を得ました。

C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

明確で理解しやすい

Meaning

Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.

Example

His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.

彼の説明は非常に明確だったので、皆が理解しました。

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

彼女は大学で社会学を学んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 危険を冒す意欲

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

山登りの冒険心は、ベースキャンプの皆に感動を与えました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた

Meaning

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

Example

He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.

彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

弁護できない

Meaning

not able to be protected or justified

Example

The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.

大臣の発言は公衆によって弁護できないとみなされました。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

二原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

酸素は二原子分子です。

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。

A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

打つ

Meaning

to strike; to reach a target

Example

He hit the ball with the bat.

彼はバットでボールを打った。

C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価

Meaning

An estimation of the worth of something.

Example

The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.

その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。

C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する

Meaning

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

Example

Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.

科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

農業学

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

農業学は土壌管理と作物生産に焦点を当てています。

C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Example

She implored him to stay with her.

A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

トウモロコシ

Meaning

a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize

Example

We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.

私たちは夕食にトウモロコシをグリルしました。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った

Meaning

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

Example

The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.

その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。

B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

握る

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

彼女は説明の後、ついにその概念を理解しました。

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.

C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陳腐な

Meaning

Overused and lacking originality.

Example

The speech was full of trite phrases.

スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。

C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

血のない

Meaning

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

Example

The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.

革命は驚くべきことに血を流さなかった。

C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に

Meaning

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

Example

The children ran pell-mell through the playground.

子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。

B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

ローン

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Example

He took a loan to buy a new car.

彼は新しい車を買うためにローンを組みました。

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 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

Example

She latched the door before leaving the house.

彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。

B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

伝記

Meaning

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

Example

I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.

私はアルバート・アインシュタインの魅力的な伝記を読んでいます。

A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

〜の前に

Meaning

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Example

She stood in front of the building.

彼女は建物の前に立っていた。

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

ラケット / 騒音

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

彼は試合のために新しいテニスラケットを買った。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由は自己表現を促進します。

A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

困らせる

Meaning

to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb

Example

The bad news upset everyone.

悪いニュースはみんなを upset した。

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

彼の服は泥で汚れていた。

C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

奴隷状態; 拘束

Meaning

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

Example

The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.

人々は圧政の束縛から逃れるために戦った。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

遠心分離機

Meaning

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

Example

The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

実験室の技術者は、血液細胞を血漿から分離するために遠心分離機を使用しました。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

できた

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

彼は子供の頃泳げた。

C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神託のような

Meaning

Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements

Example

Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.

彼女の神託のような言葉は、観客を深く考えさせた。

C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

サーモクライン

Meaning

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

Example

The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.

サーモクラインは、暖かい表面水と冷たい深層水を分けます。

B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠

Meaning

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

Example

The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.

女王は戴冠式の際に素晴らしい王冠をかぶっていました。

B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

理解できる

Meaning

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

Example

Her reaction was understandable given the situation.

その反応は状況を考慮すると理解できるものでした。

C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

星雲

Meaning

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

Example

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.

オリオン星雲は空で最も明るいものの一つです。

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。

C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

デトックス

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

デトックスは体内の有害物質を排除するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

証拠

Meaning

evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding

Example

The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.

書類は彼女の主張を強力に裏付ける証拠を提供した。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

隣接する

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

ホテルはショッピングモールの隣にあります。

A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功した; 裕福な; 勝者の

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

Example

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

彼女は医師としてのキャリアで成功しました。

B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

その労働者は建設現場で長時間働いた。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

避難所

Meaning

A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.

Example

Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.

害虫は生き残り、繁殖するために避難所が必要です。

C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷ミス

Meaning

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

Example

There was a typographical error in the book.

本に印刷ミスがありました。

C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞

Meaning

A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

Example

High unemployment led to economic stagnation.

高い失業率が経済の停滞を引き起こしました。

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

騒音

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

建設現場からの騒音は非常に迷惑でした。

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。

C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

田舎に行く / 大学から一時的に追放する

Meaning

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

Example

He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.

彼は忙しい都市生活から逃れるために村に行くことを決めました。

A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

センス

Meaning

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

Example

She had a strong sense of responsibility.

彼女は責任感が強かった。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。

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 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

表面的な

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

彼は表面的にうなずいて、歩き去った。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

教会近くの古い墓地は18世紀にさかのぼります。

C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

あいまいに話す、騙す

Meaning

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

Example

He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.

取引に関与しているか尋ねられたとき、彼は回避しました。

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

何か

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

書くために何かをくれますか？

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。

C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

健康気にしすぎな人

Meaning

A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.

Example

He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.

彼は健康気にしすぎな人として知られていた。

B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

維持管理

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

空にある天体は昨夜はっきりと見えました。

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

住む

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

彼らは湖の近くの小さな家に住んでいます。

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今日はとても快適な天気です。

C1 adjective deft

deft

器用

Meaning

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.

Example

The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.

アーティストの器用な手は傑作を作り出しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

注目の的

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

CEOはニューヨークでのハイプロファイルな会議に参加しました。

C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

ユーレカ!

Meaning

An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.

Example

When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'

解決策がついに彼に浮かんだとき、彼は叫んだ。 'ユーレカ!'

A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

ランプ

Meaning

a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil

Example

She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.

彼女は本を照らすために読書ランプをつけました。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

価値; 価格; 重要性

Meaning

the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth

Example

This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.

このアンティークの花瓶は私たちの家族にとって大きな感情的価値があります。

C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非現実感

Meaning

the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth

Example

The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.

夢のような舞台は物語に非現実感を与えた。

C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村

Meaning

a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community

Example

The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.

谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。

C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

霞

Meaning

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion

Example

The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.

朝の霞は徐々に晴れ、太陽が空高く昇るにつれて明らかになった。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

空中で一箇所に留まる、前後に動かない

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

ヘリコプターは街の上空で浮かんでいました。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

調味料/ソース

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。

C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning

Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).

Example

The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.

A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ベルト

Meaning

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

Example

He tightened his belt before going for a run.

彼は走りに行く前にベルトを締めました。

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

ホワイトペッパー

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

彼女はクリームスープにホワイトペッパーを加え、まろやかな辛味を加えました。

C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚かましい

Meaning

shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed

Example

He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.

彼はみんなの前で厚かましい嘘をついた。