C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

ガレオン船

Meaning

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example

The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.

スペインのガレオン船は大西洋を越えて財宝を運んだ。

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

熱心に; 強い欲望を持って

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

子供たちは休暇が始まるのを熱心に待っていました。

C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

偽善

Meaning

the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity

Example

His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.

彼が自分の犯した同じ過ちを他人を非難したとき、偽善が露呈した。

C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

結婚

Meaning

The state of being married; marriage.

Example

They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.

彼らは何年もの友情の後、結婚しました。

C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

カナリア

Meaning

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

Example

The canary sang beautifully in its cage.

カナリアは自分の檻の中で美しく歌っていました。

C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ

Meaning

a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork

Example

The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.

アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。

B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

全会一致で

Meaning

With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.

Example

The proposal was unanimously accepted.

提案は全会一致で受け入れられました。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。

C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

急ぐ

Meaning

to go quickly; hasten

Example

He hied to the station to catch the train.

彼は電車に乗るために駅へ急いだ。

C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

油圧の

Meaning

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

Example

The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

機械工は機械の油圧システムを修理しました。

B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

エピソード

Meaning

An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.

Example

The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.

そのドラマの最後のエピソードは何百万もの人々によって観られました。

C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ

Meaning

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

Example

He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.

彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。

B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

小児科医

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

小児科医は子供を慎重に診察しました。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校は新しい規則について話し合うために集会を開きました。

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

著者

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

その著者は、彼女のベストセラー小説を書くのに3年を費やしました。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者

Meaning

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

Example

The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.

その討論は教会政治におけるウルトラモンタンの立場を浮き彫りにした。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。

A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

テープ

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together

Example

I need some tape to seal this box.

この箱を封をするためにテープが必要です。

A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

登る

Meaning

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

Example

We decided to climb the mountain.

私たちは山を登ることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

介入

Meaning

The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.

Example

The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.

マネージャーの介入は、激しい議論がエスカレートするのを防ぎました。

B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

鷹

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

鷹は獲物を探して畑の上を高く飛んだ。

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

ひび

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

ヤギは岩のひびに消えました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

astonish

驚かせる

Meaning

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

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

そのマジシャンの最後のトリックは観客全員を驚かせた。

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

親しい友人

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

彼は結婚式にすべての親しい友人と親戚を招待しました。

C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ドアや引き出しの丸い取っ手; 機械の小さな丸いスイッチ

Meaning

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine

Example

He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.

彼は古い木の扉を開けるために真鍮のノブを回した。

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

彼の洞察力は交渉で役立った。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

異常な; 奇妙な;

Meaning

not typical; strange; different from what is normal

Example

She wore an unusual dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに異常なドレスを着ていた。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

派手な

Meaning

loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound

Example

She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.

彼女は目立つネックレスをしていて、みんなの注目を集めていた。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。

C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

内向的

Meaning

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

Example

After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.

その事件の後、彼は内向的になり、友達を避けるようになった。

A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

彼女の（女性の）物

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

その青いバッグは彼女のものです。

C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

包囲する, 困らせる

Meaning

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

Example

The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.

その会社は顧客からの絶え間ない苦情で包囲されていた。

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.

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

車

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

私は毎日車で仕事に行きます。

C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

濃厚な味わい

Meaning

Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.

Example

He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.

彼は夕食に濃厚な味わいの赤ワインを好みます。

B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

噴火する

Meaning

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Example

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

火山は何世紀もの間沈黙していた後、エラプトしました。

A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

能力; スキル

Meaning

the power or skill to do something; capacity

Example

She has the ability to solve complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決する能力を持っています。

B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

勝利した; 幸せな

Meaning

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

Example

The team was triumphant after winning the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップに勝利した後、勝利者のように感じていた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

仮の

Meaning

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

Example

The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.

裁判官は聴聞会まで現状を維持するために仮の命令を出しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。

C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

ヨチヨチ歩き

Meaning

to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck

Example

The duck waddled across the yard.

カモは庭をヨチヨチ歩きで渡った。

C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Meaning

an animal that walks on four feet

Example

Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.

A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

Example

After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

側面

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

健康の重要な側面は定期的な運動です。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。

C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督

Meaning

the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing

Example

The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.

学校の監督は校長の責任です。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

アドバイザー

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

彼は銀行で金融アドバイザーとして働いています。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

グローバル意識

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

気候変動に対するグローバル意識は政策変更にとって不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

フェンダー

Meaning

a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris

Example

The car's fender was dented in the accident.

車のフェンダーは事故でへこんでしまいました。

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。

C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

几帳面な

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

彼女は清潔を保つことにとても几帳面だ。

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社会的

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

彼女は非常に社交的な性格で、新しい人々に会うのが好きです。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非公式な

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

非公式な結果は接戦を示しました。

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。

B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目標指向

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

目標指向であることは成功を達成するために重要です。

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。

C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

慎重な

Meaning

involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters

Example

The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.

銀行は預金者を保護するために慎重な規則を設定しました。

C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Meaning

A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.

Example

The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.

教授は講義を始める前にレクタウンにノートを置きました。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

部屋に通じる長い通路

Meaning

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

Example

The students waited quietly in the corridor.

生徒たちは廊下で静かに待っていた。

C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

誇張したドラマ

Meaning

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

Example

The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.

その映画は過剰なメロドラマで批判されました。

C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

Example

The constant noise maddened him.

絶え間ない音が彼を怒らせた。

C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

厳格な規律の指導者

Meaning

A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.

Example

The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.

新しいマネージャーはマルティネットのようで、些細な違反も処罰されました。

A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

鹿

Meaning

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

Example

We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.

私たちは草原で美しい鹿が草を食べているのを見ました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

完全性

Meaning

the whole of something; the complete form

Example

He watched the movie in its entirety.

彼は映画をその完全性で観ました。

A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

防ぐ

Meaning

to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring

Example

Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.

ワクチンは多くの病気を予防するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

装具；備える

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

彼女は強い風に備えた。

C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

時代遅れ

Meaning

No longer in use or out of date.

Example

Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.

フロッピーディスクは現在完全に時代遅れです。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

制御不能

Meaning

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

Example

The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.

怒った群衆は判決が発表された後、制御不能で走り回った。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

耐えられない痛み

Meaning

causing extreme physical or mental pain

Example

She was in excruciating pain after the accident.

彼女は事故の後、耐えられない痛みを感じていた。

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

小潮

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

ニープタイドの間、水位の変化は最小限です。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落

Meaning

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

Example

The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.

この小説は街の貴族たちの堕落を描いています。

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

救助

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

彼らは火事からいくつかの物を救出することに成功した。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。

C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動

Meaning

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

Example

Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.

これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。

C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

短い歌

Meaning

a short, simple song or poem

Example

She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.

彼女は料理をしながら陽気な小さな歌を歌っていた。

C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

追放する

Meaning

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

Example

The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

反乱者は独裁者を権力から追い出しました。

C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

放射輝度

Meaning

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

Example

The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.

正午の太陽の放射輝度は圧倒的でした。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

Example

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

騒々しく

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場で騒がしく遊んでいました。

A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

願う

Meaning

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

Example

I wish I could fly like a bird.

私は鳥のように飛べたらいいなと思います。

C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆発

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

突然の爆発が建物全体を揺さぶった。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。

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。

B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

スペルする

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example

Can you spell your name for me?

あなたの名前を私のためにスペルできますか？

B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

王冠または王冠のような構造; また、太陽の外層大気を指すこともあります

Meaning

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

Example

The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.

太陽のコロナは皆既日食中に見ることができました。

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

本屋

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

本屋は私の夏の読書のために素晴らしい小説を勧めました。

B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

緊張

Meaning

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

Example

The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

締め切りがオフィスに多くの緊張を生みました。

C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

変形する

Meaning

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

Example

The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.

アーティストは単純な粘土を美しい彫刻に変えることができました。

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

騎士; 中世の戦士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢な騎士はドラゴンの城から姫を助けました。

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

ペンネームの使用

Meaning

the practice or state of using a pseudonym

Example

The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.

その作家はキャリア全体を通してペンネームを使用していました。

C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

証人

Meaning

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

Example

The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.

証人は裁判中に証言の正確性を確認しました。

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地

Meaning

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example

Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.

科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。

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。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

不動産／財産／性質

Meaning

a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality

Example

They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.

彼らは田舎にある美しい物件を買いました。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

シラミの卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

先生は子供の髪の毛にシラミの卵を見つけました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

脅迫する

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

彼は書類を公表すると脅して彼女を脅迫しようとした。

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。

A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

別々; 異なる; 個別; 分離

Meaning

distinct; not connected; individual; apart

Example

Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.

個人的な生活とプロフェッショナルな生活は分けておいてください。

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公報

Meaning

an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government

Example

The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.

昇進は先週、政府の公報で正式に発表されました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した

Meaning

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

Example

She was distraught after losing her pet.

ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。

C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福

Meaning

the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy

Example

After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。

C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使のような

Meaning

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

Example

She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.

彼女は彼に天使のような微笑みをくれて、彼の恐れを和らげた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

住民

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

新しい法律は地元の住民によって歓迎されました。

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

旅する

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

その旅する教師は村から村へと移動して子供たちに教育をしていました。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整

Meaning

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

Example

He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.

彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。