A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

手袋

Meaning

A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.

Example

She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

彼女は寒さから手を守るために手袋をしました。

B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

失う

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

私は再び鍵を失いたくありません。

C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器

Meaning

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

Example

The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.

店は美しい陶器の壺と鉢を展示していました。

C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

壊れやすい

Meaning

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

Example

The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.

ガラスはとても壊れやすくて、簡単に割れました。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

読書

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

読書は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

安定化

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

地震後、構造の安定化が不可欠でした。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。

C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵

Meaning

an enemy or opponent

Example

The knight fought bravely against his foe.

騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

食事

Meaning

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

Example

We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.

私たちは新しいレストランで素晴らしい食事を楽しみました。

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。

C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

本質、要点

Meaning

the essential or central part of something

Example

The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.

彼の議論の本質は、誠実さが最も重要だということでした。

C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向的な人

Meaning

a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people

Example

As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.

外向的な人として、彼女は社交的なイベントで新しい人々と出会うのが好きです。

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。

B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

焼き肉

Meaning

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

Example

The baked meat was tender and flavorful.

焼き肉は柔らかくて美味しい。

C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

ネコヤナギ

Meaning

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

Example

The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.

柳の木のネコヤナギが春の風に揺れていた。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒い

Meaning

uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold

Example

It was a chilly morning in December.

12月の寒い朝でした。

B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

火山の噴火

Meaning

The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

Example

The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.

火山の噴火で町が灰に覆われた。

A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

素晴らしい; 良い; 魅力的な

Meaning

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive

Example

She wore a nice dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに素敵なドレスを着て行きました。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影

Meaning

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

Example

The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.

子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。

C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning

To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.

Example

The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する

Meaning

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

Example

The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.

クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。

C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜香木

Meaning

a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers

Example

The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.

夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

執拗な

Meaning

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

Example

The child was insistent on getting a new toy.

その子供は新しいおもちゃを手に入れることに執拗だった。

C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心の平静、冷静さ、バランス、特に困難な状況下で

Meaning

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.

彼女はそのニュースを驚くべき冷静さで対処した。

A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

大きな一歩で越える

Meaning

To stride over something; to step across with long steps.

Example

He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.

彼は狭い小川を簡単に越えることができました。

A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

コミュニティ

Meaning

a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests

Example

The community worked together to clean the park.

コミュニティは公園を掃除するために一緒に働きました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。

B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

とても小さい

Meaning

very small in size; tiny

Example

She gave me a wee smile before leaving.

彼女は去る前に小さな笑顔をくれました。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

統合された

Meaning

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

Example

Integrated systems optimize efficiency.

統合されたシステムは効率を最適化します。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

邪魔されない

Meaning

not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful

Example

She slept undisturbed for eight hours.

彼女は8時間、邪魔されずに眠った。

C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

貨幣学者

Meaning

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

Example

The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.

貨幣学者は展示会で彼の希少なコインコレクションを展示しました

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

スコア

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

彼は最後の試合で決勝ゴールを決めました。

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思考

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

あなたの思考を前向きな結果に集中させてください。

C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

犬小屋; 犬の繁殖や預かりを行う施設

Meaning

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

Example

The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.

犬は裏庭の木製のケネルで快適に寝ていました。

C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

薬を与える

Meaning

to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes

Example

The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.

医師は患者に炎症を減らすために薬を処方します。

C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

ユートピア

Meaning

An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.

Example

Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.

多くの哲学者は人類のためにユートピアを作る夢を見ていました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル

Meaning

Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

Example

The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.

政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

水泳

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

水泳は健康でフィットな状態を保つための素晴らしい方法です。

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

発生

Meaning

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

Example

There was an outbreak of flu in the city.

街でインフルエンザが発生した。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

乱行

Meaning

A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.

Example

The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.

その小説は、裕福な邸宅でのスキャンダラスな乱行を描いています。

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静な、無表情な

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

揺れ; 衝撃; バカ者

Meaning

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Example

The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.

電車の突然の揺れで乗客は一瞬バランスを失いました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色

Meaning

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

Example

The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.

そのキャラクターは好色な老人として描かれました。

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

小説

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

作者は彼女の次のシリーズのプレビューとして小説を発表しました。

C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

Meaning

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable

Example

The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

素朴, 自然

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

彼女の素朴な笑顔は、みんなを安心させました。

C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防壁

Meaning

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

Example

The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.

砦の壁は敵の攻撃に対する防壁として機能していた。

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。

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。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。

C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

相互接続性

Meaning

The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components

Example

The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.

インターコネクティビティの発展は、世界中のコミュニケーションを変革しました。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

Example

The country is facing a dire economic crisis.

その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。

A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

努力

Meaning

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

Example

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

彼女は期末試験の準備に多くの努力を注いだ。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

信じられない

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは絶対に信じられなかった。

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

陰謀

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

その政治家は自分の陰謀によって倒れた。

A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

結ぶ

Meaning

to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition

Example

Please tie your shoelaces before running.

走る前に靴ひもを結んでください。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

ヴィンテージ / クラシック

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

彼女は1950年代のヴィンテージドレスを着ていました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情

Meaning

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

Example

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.

衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象は複雑な考えを簡単な形で表現することを可能にします。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

預金, 手付金

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

彼女は貯金口座に500ドルを預けました。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為

Meaning

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing

Example

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。

C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失われた

Meaning

Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.

Example

After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.

裏切りの後、彼は希望と信頼を失ったと感じた。

C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.

医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔離

Meaning

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Example

The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

患者は感染症の拡大を防ぐために隔離されました。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

月曜日

Meaning

the first day of the working week following Sunday

Example

I start my new job on Monday.

私は月曜日に新しい仕事を始めます。

C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区別する特徴

Meaning

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

Example

The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.

人間の区別する特徴は抽象的に考える能力です。

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

展開

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

新しいソフトウェアの展開は成功裏に完了しました。

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

スカーフ

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

無価値な; 計り知れない価値がある

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

彼女の祖母の古代の宝石は絶対に無価値だ。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

過度に感傷的

Meaning

excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly

Example

The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.

その映画は過度に感傷的だとして批判されました。

B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

証言; 証拠

Meaning

a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof

Example

The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

証人は裁判中に説得力のある証言をしました。

C1 verb /præns/

prance

誇らしげに歩く

Meaning

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.

Example

The horse pranced around the field gracefully.

その馬は誇らしげにフィールドを歩いていました。

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

挿入する

Meaning

To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.

Example

The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.

編集者は原稿に欠落した段落を挿入した。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻滅

Meaning

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Example

Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.

多くの人々が非現実的な期待の後に幻滅を経験します。

C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深い音

Meaning

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

Example

The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.

俳優のソノラスな声が劇場全体に響き渡った。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

貧困

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor.

Example

The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.

その国は19世紀に増大する貧困と戦っていました。

A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男の子

Meaning

a male child or young male person

Example

The boy ran across the playground.

その男の子は遊び場を走り回った。

C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

快楽主義

Meaning

The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.

Example

The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.

金持ちのライフスタイルはしばしば純粋な快楽主義として批判されます。

B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

電気的な

Meaning

related to electricity or the use of electrical power

Example

The electrical system in the house needs repair.

家の電気システムは修理が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数

Meaning

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Example

In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.

数学では、十進法の基数は十です。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。

C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

脈動する

Meaning

to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat

Example

The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.

ネオンのライトは一定のリズムで脈打っていた。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。

A1 verb /let/

let

許可する

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

その作業を手伝わせてください。

C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性

Meaning

The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.

Example

His emotionality often influenced his decisions.

彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。

B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

弁護士

Meaning

a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor

Example

She hired a lawyer to handle her case.

彼女は自分の案件を処理するために弁護士を雇った。

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

先延ばし, 仕事を遅らせる

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

プロクラステイネーションは成功の敵です。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Example

He was too diffident to ask a question in class.

C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

Example

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な

Meaning

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

Example

The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.

改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

ポテンシャル

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

イノベーションのポテンシャルは計り知れない。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

その結果

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

彼は勉強しなかったので、その結果試験に落ちた。

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 困惑, 混迷

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

会議の時間について混乱があり、チームの半分が遅れて到着しました。

C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残虐に扱う

Meaning

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

Example

The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.

その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人間的な

Meaning

having the form or attributes of a human

Example

The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.

その像は人間のような形をしていた。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

フェリー

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。

C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

均衡

Meaning

A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.

Example

The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.

市場は供給と需要の間で均衡を達成しました。

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 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

苗字 / あだ名

Meaning

A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.

Example

His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.

彼の苗字は文学界で広く知られている。