C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

行儀

Meaning

A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.

Example

Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.

儀式中の彼女の行儀は皆を感動させた。

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。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

ゴリラ

Meaning

a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa

Example

The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.

ゴリラは胸を叩いて支配を示しました。

C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

不正直な人；トランプのジャック

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant

Example

The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.

その悪党は年老いた女性をだまして、貯金を奪おうとした。

C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声で叫ぶ

Meaning

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

Example

The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.

抗議者の叫び声が通りを満たした。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

いつか

Meaning

at some time in the future

Example

Someday, I want to travel the world.

いつか、私は世界中を旅したい。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける

Meaning

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

Example

Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.

彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。

C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化

Meaning

The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.

Example

The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.

教育の商品化は授業料の増加を引き起こしました。

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。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

汚す

Meaning

To stain, especially with blood.

Example

His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.

戦いの後、彼の手は血で汚れていた。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

Example

Several members dissented from the majority decision.

C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型

Meaning

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

Example

The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.

ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。

C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合

Meaning

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

Example

The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.

川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

愛情を込めて

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

彼女はおばあちゃんを愛情を込めて抱きしめました。

C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

分岐

Meaning

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.

Example

The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.

彼らの意見の相違は激しい議論を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

素晴らしい

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

彼女は劇中で素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

外

Meaning

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

Example

Children were playing outside in the yard.

子供たちは庭で外で遊んでいました。

C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

農業と畜産業

Meaning

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.

Example

Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.

適切な農業技術が家畜の健康を向上させます。

A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

守る

Meaning

To keep safe from harm or injury.

Example

Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.

ソーシャルメディアの悪影響から自分を守りなさい。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

汚れのない

Meaning

not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure

Example

His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.

彼の評判は告発にもかかわらず汚れのないままでした。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植生

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森は多様なベジテーションで密集していました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

感覚的

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

人間は推論する能力を持った感覚的存在です。

C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔

Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Example

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

予兆する

Meaning

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

Example

Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.

暗い雲が近づく嵐を予兆していた。

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

予防的; 何かが起こるのを防ぐために設計された

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期的な運動は心臓病予防の手段です。

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳類

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

クジラは地球上で最も大きな哺乳類です。

C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拝 / 深い愛

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

ファンは歌手に対して自分の愛情を示した。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。

C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

関係する

Meaning

to relate to or be connected with something

Example

The rules only appertain to members of the club.

その規則はクラブのメンバーにのみ関係しています。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

引き受ける

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

彼女は挑戦的なプロジェクトを始めることに決めました。

C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.

Example

Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.

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。

A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

特に; 特別に; とりわけ

Meaning

particularly; in particular; above all

Example

I love all fruits, especially mangoes.

私はすべての果物が好きですが、特にマンゴーが好きです。

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

枝

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

家系図の枝は家族のメンバー間の関係を示します。

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

勝利した

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

勝利したチームは、チャンピオンシップの勝利を大きな喜びで祝いました。

C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント

Meaning

a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark

Example

The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.

釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

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 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。

C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

解体

Meaning

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

Example

The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.

古い工場の解体には数週間かかりました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁

Meaning

lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint

Example

The patient was incontinent after surgery.

手術後、患者は失禁していた。

C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

ケジリー

Meaning

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

Example

The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.

朝食のメニューには、スモークハドックと卵が入った伝統的なケジリーがありました。

C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩

Meaning

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.

Example

In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.

フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

規則を遵守することは、どの組織においても重要です。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

勅令

Meaning

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

Example

The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.

王は公共の場での喫煙を禁止するエディクトを発行しました。

C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

損なう

Meaning

to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective

Example

One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.

一つの不注意なコメントが議論全体を損なう可能性がある。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する

Meaning

To live together, often as partners without being married.

Example

They decided to cohabit before getting married.

彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

カリフラワー

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

ローストしたカリフラワーはおいしくて健康的なサイドディッシュです。

B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

Example

Legal systems ensure justice.

法的なシステムは正義を保証します。

A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

最初

Meaning

coming before all others in time, order, or importance

Example

She was the first to arrive at the meeting.

彼女は会議に最初に到着した。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿の角

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿の角は毎年大きくなります。

C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化する

Meaning

to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development

Example

The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.

そのニワトリは卵が孵化するまでインキュベートします。

C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

外国人恐怖症者

Meaning

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

Example

The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.

その政治家は反移民政策のため、外国人恐怖症者として批判されました。

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。

A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something

Example

He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.

彼は彼女の名前を忘れたとき、恥ずかしいと感じた。

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申請はまだ承認待ちです。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者

Meaning

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

Example

The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.

尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。

C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

繊細なもの

Meaning

Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.

Example

The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.

花嫁のベールは繊細なゴッサマー生地で作られていた。

C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学の砂漠

Meaning

A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.

Example

J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.

J.C. ボースは科学の砂漠で成功を収めました。

A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

Example

She did not recognize him in the crowd.

B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

寛容

Meaning

the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist

Example

Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.

宗教の寛容さは多様な社会において重要です。

C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

Example

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

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

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 ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同級生

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

大学のイベントで昔の同級生に会いました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

キャリア / 職業

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

彼女は医学の分野で成功したキャリアを築いた。

B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

こする

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

Example

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

彼女は手をこすり合わせて暖かく保った。

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

いじる

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

彼はガレージで古いラジオをいじるのが好きです。

A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

非常に; 極端に; とても

Meaning

to a high degree; extremely; greatly

Example

She is very intelligent and works very hard.

彼女は非常に賢く、非常に一生懸命働いています。

C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化

Meaning

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

Example

Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.

知識の適切な同化は効果的な学習につながります。

C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

陰気な / 退屈な

Meaning

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Example

The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.

長くて退屈な冬は、皆を憂鬱にさせた。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

連邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。

B1 noun /kluː/

clue

手がかり

Meaning

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

Example

The detective found a clue near the window.

探偵は窓の近くで手がかりを見つけました。

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

産業化

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

産業化は世界経済を劇的に変えました。

C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

ウナギ

Meaning

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

Example

The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.

デンキウナギは強力な電気ショックを発生させることができます。

C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然の啓示または洞察

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Example

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

彼は自分の人生の本当の目的についてエピファニーを得た。

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

移民政策は国によって異なります。

A1 verb /set/

set

設置する

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

本質的でない

Meaning

not necessary or important; not essential

Example

The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.

その報告書は焦点を保つために本質的でない詳細を削除している。

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

しなければならない

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

あなたは外出する前に宿題を終わらせなければなりません。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

罠にかける

Meaning

to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit

Example

The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.

ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。

A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

もう〜ない

Meaning

used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer

Example

He doesn’t live here anymore.

彼はもうここに住んでいません。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

ジッパー

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃な, 生産的な

Meaning

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile

Example

The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.

肥沃な土壌は今年豊かな収穫をもたらしました。

C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple

Example

The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.

ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱, 軽蔑

Meaning

insulting or humiliating treatment

Example

He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.

彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小さな装飾品

Meaning

A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.

Example

She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.

彼女は首に輝く小さな装飾品をつけていた。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

告発

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

彼に対する告発は虚偽であることが証明された。

C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

言葉遊び

Meaning

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

Example

He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.

彼はベーカリーでパンが膨らんでいることについて巧妙な言葉遊びをしました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起訴状

Meaning

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Example

The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.

起訴状は、会社に対する複数の違反を告発しました。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。

C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反論

Meaning

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

Example

Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.

彼女の反論は明確で説得力がありました。

C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

復活させる

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

監督は新しい観客のために古い劇を復活させることに決めました。

A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化

Meaning

the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society

Example

Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.

異なる文化について学ぶことは、多様性を理解し、評価するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

絶対

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

独裁者は国に対して絶対的な権力を持っていた。

A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

夫

Meaning

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

Example

Her husband is very supportive of her career.

彼女の夫は彼女のキャリアを非常に支援しています。

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

会計係

Meaning

An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.

Example

The bursar approved the budget for the new library.

会計係は新しい図書館の予算を承認しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同時代の

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

二人のアーティストは同時代のもので、しばしば互いに影響を与えました。

C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

主張する

Meaning

to affirm or assert something as true

Example

He avouched his innocence before the judge.

彼は裁判官の前で無実を主張しました。

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。