B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

謙遜

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

彼の謙遜はしばしば同僚に弱さだと誤解された。

C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質

Meaning

the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness

Example

The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.

裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

進歩

Meaning

Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.

Example

Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.

リサイクル技術の進展は、汚染に立ち向かうことができます。

B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

落ち着いて

Meaning

in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement

Example

She spoke calmly despite being angry.

彼女は怒っているにもかかわらず落ち着いて話しました。

A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

受け入れる

Meaning

to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize

Example

She decided to accept the job offer.

彼女は仕事の提案を受け入れることに決めた。

B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取

Meaning

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

Example

Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.

海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

皮脂に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

ニキビは、過剰に活発な皮脂腺によって引き起こされることがよくあります。

C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

合計, 要約

Meaning

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

Example

The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.

弁護士は事件の強力な要約を行った。

B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

フラストレーション

Meaning

The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.

Example

He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.

彼は自分の計画が失敗したとき、深いフラストレーションを感じました。

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。

C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

命名する

Meaning

to give a name or designation to something

Example

The currency was denominated in dollars.

その通貨はドルで denominated されました。

B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

スズ

Meaning

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

Example

She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.

彼女は店でビスケットの缶を買った。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

適合性

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

製品は安全基準に対する適合性がテストされました。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真実の

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is genuine or true

Example

The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.

その家は私たちの家と比べて、まさに本物の宮殿でした。

C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ

Meaning

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

Example

The children disported themselves in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。

C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 政治的目的のために暴力と威圧を使用すること

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

大きな爆発が皆を恐怖で満たした。

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

夢中な

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

子供たちは物語の語り手に夢中で耳を傾けました。

B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

失敗した

Meaning

not successful in achieving a desired result

Example

The project failed to meet the expectations.

プロジェクトは期待に応えることができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

しなびた; やわらかい; 弛んだ;

Meaning

soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping

Example

The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.

水がない数日後、植物の葉がしなびました。

B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾

Meaning

an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction

Example

The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.

爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

謎めいた

Meaning

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

Example

He gave me an enigmatic smile.

彼は私に謎めいた笑顔を見せた。

A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

暗闇; 無知;

Meaning

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

Example

The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.

停電で町全体が暗闇に包まれた。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議

Meaning

A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.

Example

The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.

その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。

A1 noun /triː/

tree

木

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

私たちの裏庭にある木は百年以上の歴史があります。

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

一般的な、平民の

Meaning

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Example

His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.

彼の趣味はかなり一般的で、シンプルな食べ物と服を好んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動

Meaning

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

Example

The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。

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。

A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

キツネ

Meaning

a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur

Example

The red fox is known for its cunning nature.

赤いキツネはそのずる賢い性格で知られています。

C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬

Meaning

Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

Example

She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

彼女は同僚から高く評価されています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制する

Meaning

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

Example

Fear can inhibit personal growth.

恐怖は個人の成長を抑制する可能性があります。

C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

無料

Meaning

Without charge; free of cost.

Example

The drinks at the event were provided gratis.

イベントで提供された飲み物は無料でした。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

塩漬けの魚

Meaning

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage

Example

Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.

塩漬けの魚はシーフードを保存する伝統的な方法です。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同義語

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

Example

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

‘Effect’ と ‘Effective’ は同義語です。

C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

タマリンド

Meaning

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages

Example

Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.

タマリンドはその酸っぱい味でアジアや中東の料理でよく使われます。

C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる

Meaning

reluctant or unwilling to do something

Example

She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.

彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。

C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと

Meaning

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

Example

She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.

彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。

C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

切り詰める

Meaning

to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end

Example

The article was truncated to fit the limited space.

その記事は限られたスペースに収めるために切り詰められました。

C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品

Meaning

Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.

マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。

C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭

Meaning

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

Example

The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.

工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

調整

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

チーム間の調整は完璧でした。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

無給の; 支払いなし

Meaning

not paid for; without payment or salary

Example

She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.

彼女は無給のインターンとして6ヶ月間働きました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔性の

Meaning

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

Example

The soil is very porous and drains quickly.

土壌は非常に多孔性で、すぐに水を排出します。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。

C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

葬儀儀式

Meaning

Funeral rites or ceremonies.

Example

The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.

故リーダーの葬儀儀式には、数千人の弔問客が集まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

うらやましい

Meaning

causing envy; desirable

Example

Her success was enviable among her peers.

彼女の成功は仲間の間でうらやましかった。

C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

タイル模様

Meaning

arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps

Example

The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.

テセレイテッドな床はカラフルなタイルで作られ、完璧な対称性で配置されていました。

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

エコフレンドリー技術

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介

Meaning

the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person

Example

The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.

囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。

B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

文明

Meaning

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Example

Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.

古代の文明は複雑な統治システムを発展させました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

書類提出; 書類の整理

Meaning

the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers

Example

The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.

弁護士はすべての裁判所文書の提出を扱いました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

このフォーマルなドレスはカジュアルなビーチパーティには不適切です。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

小さすぎる

Meaning

Smaller than the usual or expected size.

Example

The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.

小さすぎる子犬は、兄弟姉妹と一緒に歩くのに苦労しました。

A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

紹介

Meaning

the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part

Example

The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.

教授は講義を始める前に簡単なイントロダクションをしました。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装備またはアクセサリー付きの馬車

Meaning

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

Example

The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

貴族は豪華な馬車で到着しました。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

ツバメ

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

ツバメは橋の下に巣を作りました。

A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

4月

Meaning

the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

4月は心地よい春の天気で知られています。

B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力

Meaning

The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.

Example

Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.

強い意志力は長期的な目標を達成するために不可欠です。

C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

騒々しい, うるさい

Meaning

loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior

Example

The crowd became raucous after the team scored.

チームがゴールを決めると、群衆は騒がしくなった。

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的な

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

その建物は鋭い角を持つ角度的なデザインです。

C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

珍しい物

Meaning

a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity

Example

She bought a curio from the antique shop.

彼女は骨董店で珍しい物を買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。

B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

リハーサル; 公演の練習

Meaning

a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance

Example

The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.

開幕前の最後のリハーサルは完璧でした。

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

評価

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

その映画は批評家から高い評価を受けました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。

A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

の上で

Meaning

on or immediately after

Example

Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.

ニュースを聞いた後、彼は病院に急いだ。

C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な

Meaning

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

Example

His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.

彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。

B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

広げるまたは開く

Meaning

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

Example

She unfolded the letter carefully.

彼女は手紙を慎重に広げました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

先祖

Meaning

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

Example

He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.

彼はしばしば自分の先祖について尊敬を込めて話します。

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

経済的

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

農薬

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

畑に撒かれた農薬は有害な昆虫を殺しました。

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

心臓

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で私の心臓を聞きました。

C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

低下させる

Meaning

to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something

Example

Corruption can debase the values of a society.

腐敗は社会の価値観を低下させる可能性があります。

Meaning

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Example

Parents often wean their babies around six months old.

B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

戦い

Meaning

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

Example

The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.

兵士たちは戦場で勇敢に戦っていました。

B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用する

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Example

The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.

その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。

B2 verb /tæp/

tap

タップする

Meaning

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

彼は彼女の注意を引くためにドアをタップしました。

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

台座 / pedestal

Meaning

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

Example

The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.

彫像は大理石の台座に置かれました。