A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

あげる

Meaning

to freely transfer something to someone

Example

I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.

私は友達に誕生日にプレゼントをあげます。

C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

クリーム製造所

Meaning

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

Example

The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.

地元のクリーム製造所は毎日新鮮なバターとチーズを作っています。

C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

普遍的

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

ソーシャルメディアは若者の間で普及しています。

B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

保険

Meaning

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

Example

He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.

彼は医療費をカバーするために健康保険に加入しました。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン

Meaning

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.

Example

Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.

彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。

B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最適温度

Meaning

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

Example

Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.

冬は農業に最適な温度を提供します。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

Meaning

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

Example

The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.

A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

グループ

Meaning

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

Example

The students formed a study group.

学生たちは勉強グループを作った。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning

deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build

Example

He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。

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。

A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

食事

Meaning

food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time

Example

We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.

私たちはレストランでおいしい食事を楽しみました。

B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

トニック

Meaning

a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy

Example

A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.

暑い日には、レモネードが完璧なトニックでした。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。

A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

機器

Meaning

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

Example

The laboratory bought new equipment for research.

実験室は研究のために新しい機器を購入しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

挿入

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

新しいデータの挿入は成功裏に完了しました。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。

C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路

Meaning

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

Example

He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.

彼は渋滞を避けるために迂回路を取った。

C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

熟考, 思索

Meaning

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation

Example

After much cogitation, he made the final decision.

熟考の末、彼は最終的な決定を下しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

この花瓶はとても壊れやすいので、注意して扱ってください。

C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

満腹感

Meaning

The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.

Example

High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.

高繊維食品はより長い満腹感を提供します。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

振り子

Meaning

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

Example

The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.

振り子は時計の中で前後に揺れていた。

A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

2月

Meaning

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.

Example

My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.

私の誕生日は2月なので、いつもこの月を楽しみにしています。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

反論できない

Meaning

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

Example

The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.

弁護士は彼のクライアントの無実を証明する反論できない証拠を提示しました。

B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

テーシス

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.

彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。

C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

巧妙に出し抜く

Meaning

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

Example

The fox managed to outwit the hunters.

キツネは猟師たちを出し抜くことができました。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。

C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

エスノセントリック

Meaning

evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture

Example

His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.

彼のエスノセントリックな態度は、外国の伝統を評価するのを難しくしました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完全

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

嵐にもかかわらず、古い家は完全な状態を保っていました。

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鳥類学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies birds

Example

The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.

そのオルニソロジストは渡り鳥を研究するために何年も費やしました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

意図する

Meaning

to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

私はこのプロジェクトを明日までに終わらせるつもりです。

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行

Meaning

A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.

Example

Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.

彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。

C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

社会で初めて公式に登場する若い女性

Meaning

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

Example

The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.

デビュータントは舞踏会で白いドレスを着ていました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種；異なるバージョン

Meaning

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

Example

There are several variant spellings of this word.

この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。

C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

囲む

Meaning

to surround or enclose; to encircle

Example

Mountains environ the small valley.

山々は小さな谷を囲んでいます。

C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

連邦軍

Meaning

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

Example

The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.

連邦軍の兵士たちは戦争で勇敢に戦った。

C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

混乱させる

Meaning

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

Example

He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.

彼は書類を混乱させ、報告書を見つけられなかった。

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

予期する

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

イベントには大勢の人が来ると予想しています。

C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

群衆

Meaning

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

Example

A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.

スタジアムの外でファンの群衆が集まりました。

C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

金属、石、または木材の表面に年齢または使用によって形成される薄い膜または光沢; また、表面的な外観

Meaning

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

Example

The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.

海風に数年さらされた後、青銅の像には緑色のパティナが形成されました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

壮大な; 有名な;

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

その夕焼けは絶対に壮大でした。

C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的

Meaning

having exact and definite limits or form

Example

The contract is for a determinate period of two years.

契約は2年間の確定した期間です。

B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書

Meaning

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

Example

She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.

彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

頸静脈

Meaning

A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.

Example

The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.

医者は患者の頸静脈に圧力の兆候がないかを確認しました。

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

予算

Meaning

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.

Example

The family created a budget to manage their expenses.

家族は支出を管理するために予算を作成しました。

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

建てる

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

彼らは町の広場に像を建てました。

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。

C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

再生

Meaning

The action of giving new life and vitality to something.

Example

Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.

適切な休息と栄養は体のリバイタライゼーションに繋がります。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない

Meaning

Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Example

He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.

彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。

C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

土壌管理

Meaning

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

Example

Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.

適切な土壌管理は、長期的な農業生産性を向上させます。

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

嫉妬; うらやましい; 誰かの注意や愛情を所有しようとすること

Meaning

feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection

Example

She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.

彼女は友達が昇進したときに嫉妬を感じた。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。

A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

ボート

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water

Example

We took a small boat to cross the river.

私たちは川を渡るために小さなボートに乗りました。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探査

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する理解を広げました。

C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

Example

The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.

ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

調整された

Meaning

having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.

Example

She gave a tempered response to the criticism.

彼女は批判に調整された反応を示しました。

B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

悪夢

Meaning

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience

Example

The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.

試験は準備不足の学生にとって完全な悪夢でした。

C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

路上の子供

Meaning

a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets

Example

The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.

ぼろぼろの服を着た路上の子供たちが川辺で遊んでいた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完璧

Meaning

perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws

Example

Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.

彼女の部屋は完璧で、すべてが所定の位置にありました。

B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

無知

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

Example

She was ignorant about the new technology trends.

彼女は新しい技術のトレンドについて無知でした。

B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

後者

Meaning

the second of two people or things mentioned

Example

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

お茶とコーヒーの間で、私は後者を選びます。

C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

Example

The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.

先生の質問は生徒たちから思慮深い回答を引き出しました。

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

確か; 確実に

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

私は彼が明日来ると確信しています。

C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

収束する

Meaning

tending to move toward a common point or result

Example

The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.

2つの川は湖に入る前に収束する道を持っています。

B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黒い蛇

Meaning

a snake with dark or black colored skin

Example

The black snake slithered through the grass.

黒い蛇は草の中を這いました。

C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

Example

She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.

彼女は夕食を出す前にジャガイモを潰した。

C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

幸せ

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

彼女はプレゼントをもらってとても幸せでした。

C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

オパレスセンス

Meaning

a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal

Example

The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.

パールは光の下で優しいオパレスセンスを持っていました。

A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

鏡

Meaning

a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it

Example

She looked at herself in the mirror.

彼女は鏡に映る自分を見た。

A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

それ

Meaning

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

It is raining outside.

外では雨が降っています。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

ジャーナリスト

Meaning

a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media

Example

The journalist covered the political event.

ジャーナリストは政治的なイベントをカバーしました。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

欠点探し人

Meaning

a person who habitually finds fault with others

Example

He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.

彼は欠点探し人で、誰かが何かをしても決して十分ではありません。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。

C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

後悔している

Meaning

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.

彼女は振り返りながら後悔している笑顔を彼に向けた。

C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

寛大, 気前が良い, 寛容

Meaning

Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

Example

His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.

彼の寛大な性格は彼を皆から尊敬される存在にしました。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様

Meaning

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

Example

The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.

森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。

C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

裁判所

Meaning

A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.

Example

The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.

裁判所は直ちに聴聞を開始しました。

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

率直に; 正直に;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

率直に言うと、この計画にはもっと考慮が必要だと思います。

B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

ぶつぶつ言う

Meaning

to complain quietly or in a low voice

Example

She often grumbles about the traffic.

彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。

C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

後悔した

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

Example

He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.

試合に負けた後、彼は後悔の笑顔を見せた。

C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

抑えられた; 制限された; 閉じ込められた

Meaning

suppressed; restrained; confined

Example

He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.

彼は抑えられた怒りを抱えており、最終的に爆発した。

C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

簡単に騙される

Meaning

Easily deceived or tricked.

Example

She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.

彼女は非常に簡単に騙されるので、あらゆる噂を信じてしまった。

C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

縞模様

Meaning

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

Example

The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.

騎士の盾には赤と金の縞模様が飾られていた。

C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚構, 想像

Meaning

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

Example

The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.

幽霊屋敷の話は、彼女の想像の産物に過ぎない。

A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

ジュース（果物/野菜または肉から）

Meaning

the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked

Example

The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.

新鮮なリンゴジュースは美味しく、ビタミンが豊富でした。

C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

認証

Meaning

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

Example

The university is accredited by the national education board.

その大学は国の教育委員会から認定されています。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

これは問題の仮定された解決策です。

B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

双子

Meaning

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Example

They have twin girls.

彼らには双子の女の子がいます。

B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

ローマの / 古代ローマの市民

Meaning

relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome

Example

The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.

ローマ帝国は現代文明に多大な影響を与えました。

C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の

Meaning

genuine; authentic; legitimate

Example

She is a bonafide expert in her field.

彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

オオカムルチー

Meaning

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

Example

The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.

オオカムルチーは、水の外でも数時間生きられる獰猛な捕食者です。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

アンドロジナス

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。

A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

言い訳

Meaning

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

Example

Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.

疲れていることは宿題を終わらせなかった理由にはならない。

C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

ローバー

Meaning

A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.

Example

The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.

ローバーは火星に着陸し、探査を開始しました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実

Meaning

the quality of being faithful and dependable

Example

Her constancy in friendship is admirable.

彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟練した

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

彼女は多言語に非常に熟練しています。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語

Meaning

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

Example

The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.

教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。

B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

残り物

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

犬はテーブルからの食べ残しを食べました。

C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

もろさ

Meaning

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

Example

The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.

角膜のもろさはこすることで増加します。

C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰

Meaning

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Example

His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.

彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

予測する

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

専門家たちは選挙の結果を予測しようとした。

C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい

Meaning

Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.

Example

The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.

モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。

A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室

Meaning

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

Example

The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.

先生は教室に入って、生徒たちに挨拶しました。

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

屈辱

Meaning

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation

Example

She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.

彼女は正当な理由もなく荷物検査を受けるという屈辱に耐えることを拒んだ。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

大通り

Meaning

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

Example

The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.

新しいショッピングモールは大通り沿いにあります。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

labile

不安定な

Meaning

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Example

Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.

彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。

C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

機会主義者

Meaning

A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.

Example

He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.

彼は常に自分の利益を第一に考える機会主義者として見られています。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。

C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬の火

Meaning

A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.

Example

The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.

村人たちは亡くなった人を敬うために火葬の火を作った。

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

歯を見せて広く笑う

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いてうれしそうに笑った。