C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

おしゃべり

Meaning

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

Example

His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.

彼の多弁は会議中に集中するのを難しくした。

B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病棟

Meaning

A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

Example

She was admitted to the children's ward.

彼女は子供病棟に入院しました。

A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死ぬ

Meaning

to stop living; to cease to exist

Example

The flowers will die without water.

花は水がなければ死んでしまいます。

B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大砲

Meaning

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

Example

The castle was defended by several large cannons.

城は数台の大きなキャノンで守られていた。

C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

ティアラ

Meaning

a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions

Example

The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.

王女は王宮の舞踏会で輝くダイヤモンドのティアラを身に着けていた。

B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的

Meaning

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

Example

The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.

フェスティバルは都市のさまざまな民族のコミュニティを祝いました。

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。

B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

さまざまな; 多様な種類の

Meaning

several different; many different types of

Example

She has lived in various countries around the world.

彼女は世界中の様々な国で生活していました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

偽造者

Meaning

a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures

Example

The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.

警察は偽造者を逮捕しました。彼は偽の絵画を販売していました。

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。

C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

豪華な

Meaning

Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.

Example

They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.

彼らは金色の装飾を施した豪華な結婚式を開催しました。

C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

平和には外交的解決が必要です。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

愛されている

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

彼女は王国の愛されている女王でした。

A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

ハゲタカ

Meaning

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Example

The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.

凧は田んぼの上で獲物を探しながら高く飛んでいた。

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

ほうき

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

彼女は古いほうきを使って、ポーチから落ちた葉を掃きました。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大さ

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

犯罪の巨大さはコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

武装解除する

Meaning

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Example

The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.

兵士たちは反乱者の武装を解除するよう命じられた。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

収益

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

チャリティイベントの収益は孤児院に寄付されました。

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

宿題について質問してもいいですか？

C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Meaning

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

Example

After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.

C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

日食 (太陽または月)

Meaning

an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss

Example

The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.

完全な太陽日食は数分間空を暗くしました。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。

C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

足を引きずって歩く

Meaning

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Example

They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.

彼らは村に到達するために雪の中を足を引きずって歩かなければならなかった。

A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

一月は一年で最も寒い月です。

C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

気にする

Meaning

To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.

Example

He does not reck the dangers of his actions.

彼は自分の行動の危険を気にしない。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

響く

Meaning

Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.

Example

The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.

スピーカーの響く声がホールに響き渡った。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

打ち負かされる可能性がある

Meaning

capable of being overcome or defeated

Example

The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.

敵は主要基地を失った後、打ち負かされる可能性があった。

A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

生きている; 死んでいない; 生命とエネルギーに満ちている

Meaning

living; not dead; full of life and energy

Example

The old man is still alive and healthy.

その老人は今でも生きていて健康です。

C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

無礼な

Meaning

Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.

Example

His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

彼の無礼な発言は会議で皆を怒らせた。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致

Meaning

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

Example

The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.

葬式の最中に彼の陽気な気分の不一致は、皆を驚かせました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。

C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 創世

Meaning

The origin or mode of formation of something.

Example

The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.

インターネットの起源は世界を永遠に変えました。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

単調

Meaning

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

Example

She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

彼女はオフィスライフの単調な日常に疲れました。

C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学する

Meaning

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.

彼は人生とその意味について哲学するのが好きです。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない

Meaning

not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack

Example

The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.

CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。

B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

複数の; 多様な; 異なる

Meaning

having many parts, elements, or members; numerous

Example

She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.

彼女は事故で複数の怪我をしました。

C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主観的

Meaning

based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts

Example

Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.

美しさはしばしば主観的な概念と見なされます。

A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

目; 視力

Meaning

the organ of sight; the ability to see

Example

Her eyes sparkled with joy.

彼女の目は喜びで輝いていた。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。

C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

責任

Meaning

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

Example

The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.

犠牲者に支援を提供する責任は政府にあります。

A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

プログラム

Meaning

a planned series of events or activities

Example

The program starts at 9 AM sharp.

プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。

C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

荒廃する

Meaning

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

Example

The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.

廃墟になった家は年月を経て崩壊し始めました。

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱

Meaning

A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.

Example

His desk was in complete disarray.

彼の机は完全に混乱していました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

頑固な, 譲らない, 固執した

Meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.

彼の頑固な態度が合意を遅らせました。

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

エコシステム

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

バランスの取れたエコシステムは、環境の持続可能性にとって重要です。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大きい

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

彼らは広いスペースのある大きな家に引っ越しました。

C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

無駄な; 実を結ばない; 無益な;

Meaning

unsuccessful; futile; pointless;

Example

After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.

数時間の探索の後、彼らの努力は無駄であることが証明されました。

B2 noun /er/

Heir

相続人

Meaning

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

Example

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.

若い王子は王位の正当な相続人であり、いつか王になるでしょう。

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

掃除する

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

彼女はゲストが到着する前にキッチンを掃除しました。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

ベーキングパウダー

Meaning

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

Example

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.

レシピにはベーキングパウダーを小さじ2杯使います。

C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

ブリタニア

Meaning

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

Example

Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.

ブリタニアはローマ時代からイギリスの象徴です。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

一見, 見た目では静か

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は一見静かだった。

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

馬鹿; 無口; 愚か

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

彼女は会議の間ずっと黙っていた。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

中止

Meaning

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

Example

The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.

サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

塩分侵入

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

塩分侵入は沿岸地域に影響を与える。

C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音異義語

Meaning

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.

Example

The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.

「pair」と「pear」の単語は同音異義語です。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

どこか

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

家の中のどこかに鍵を置いてきた。

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脈; 血管

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

看護師は彼の腕に血を取るための静脈を見つけました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

勇敢な

Meaning

fearless and adventurous, often used humorously

Example

The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.

その勇敢な旅行者は一人でジャングルを探検した。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

慰めようのない

Meaning

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Example

She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は慰めようのない状態でした。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

遅らせる / 減速する

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの進展を遅らせる可能性があります。

C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好戦的

Meaning

A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.

Example

The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.

コーチはフィールドで選手のパグナシティを賞賛しました。

C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

厳しい叱責

Meaning

a harsh scolding or strong rebuke

Example

His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.

彼の不正行為はマネージャーから厳しい叱責を受けた。

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化する

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

政府は関係を正常化するための措置を取った。

C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

非難

Meaning

an accusation or attribution of blame

Example

The politician denied the imputation of corruption.

政治家は腐敗の非難を否定した。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

晴れた; 楽観的な

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

今日は素晴らしい晴れた日で、ピクニックに最適です。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

親密さ; 親しみ

Meaning

close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere

Example

The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.

そのカップルは物質的な所有物よりも、共有した感情的な親密さを大切にしていました。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

長い物語

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

騎士の位

Meaning

The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.

Example

He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.

彼は科学への貢献で騎士の位を授与されました。

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

賠償

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

政府は紛争の被害者に賠償を提供しました。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

見込み

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

プロジェクトの成功は経済にとって大きな見込みを持っています。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する

Meaning

To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.

Example

He wangled a free ticket to the concert.

彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。

B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。

C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる

Meaning

to bring up a subject for discussion

Example

She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.

彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

旅

Meaning

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

Example

Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.

彼らのアジア横断の旅は2年間続いた。

A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

戦争

Meaning

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Example

The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.

戦争は5年間続き、大きな破壊を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切

Meaning

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.

Example

He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.

彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。

B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

酔っ払った

Meaning

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example

He was too drunk to walk straight.

彼は酔っ払って、まっすぐ歩けなかった。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部

Meaning

situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something

Example

The company is conducting an internal audit this month.

その会社は今月内部監査を行っています。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

Example

I awake every morning at six o'clock.

私は毎朝6時に目を覚ます。

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

エンパワーメント

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

エンパワーメントのイニシアチブは自信を高めます。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中の / アンテナ

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

パイロットは素晴らしい空中機動を行いました。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。

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。

C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

フェイント, 偽りの動き

Meaning

a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports

Example

The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.

ボクサーは右に打つ前に左にフェイントをかけました。

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

暖炉の火は温かさと居心地の良い雰囲気を提供しました。

B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

風力エネルギー

Meaning

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.

Example

Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.

風力エネルギーはマスダール市で活用されています。

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

主張された

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

主張された証拠は後に間違っていると証明されました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

刻む

Meaning

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Example

They inscribed her name on the trophy.

彼らはトロフィーに彼女の名前を刻みました。

C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和

Meaning

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

Example

Discord among people disrupts societal stability.

人々の間の不和は社会の安定を乱す。

B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

必死の

Meaning

Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.

Example

She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.

事故後、彼女は家族に必死の電話をかけた。

C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

商業的

Meaning

related to trade or commerce

Example

The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.

この都市は商業活動のおかげで急速に成長しました。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

Example

The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

embassy

大使館

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。

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

B2 noun jiːld

yield

収益, 利益

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

その投資は昨年、高いリターンをもたらしました。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

戻る

Meaning

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice

Example

The system will revert to its original settings after the update.

システムは更新後、元の設定に戻ります。

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

ストローまたは茎

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

彼女はストローでジュースを飲んだ。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Dates

デーツ

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

デーツはラマダン中に断食を解くためによく食べられます。