C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

寄せ集め

Meaning

A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.

Example

The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.

そのエッセイは関係のないアイデアの寄せ集めだった。

A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高さ

Meaning

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

Example

The height of the tower impressed the visitors.

塔の高さは訪問者を感動させました。

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。

C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音

Meaning

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

Example

The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.

歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。

A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

ご飯

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

私たちは夕食にカレーと一緒にご飯を食べます。

C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

胴回り

Meaning

the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk

Example

The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.

木の胴回りはほぼ5フィートでした。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute

Example

She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

浮力のある、元気な

Meaning

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

Example

She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.

彼女は困難にもかかわらず前向きで元気でした。

A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

足

Meaning

the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking

Example

She hurt her foot while running.

彼女は走っている間に足を怪我しました。

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

独立は運動を刺激した。

A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

歩く

Meaning

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

Example

Walking every morning is good for your health.

毎朝歩くことは健康に良いです。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速

Meaning

Done with speed and efficiency.

Example

The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.

パッケージの迅速な配達が評価されました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Example

She implored him to stay with her.

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

極北の

Meaning

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

Example

The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.

探検家たちは北極の極北の気候に備えていた。

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。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

女性の姿をした柱

Meaning

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.

Example

The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.

古代の神殿には屋根を支えるカリアティッドがありました。

A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

心配な

Meaning

worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something

Example

She was concerned about her mother's health.

彼女は母親の健康について心配していた。

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

のこぎりで切る

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

大工は木を切って小さな部分に分けます。

A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

可能

Meaning

able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible

Example

It is possible to learn a new language at any age.

どの年齢でも新しい言語を学ぶことは可能です。

A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

人間の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.

Example

Human values shape social systems.

人間の価値観は社会システムを形作ります。

A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

中古

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

これは中古車です。

A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

配達; 出産

Meaning

the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth

Example

The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.

パッケージのデリバリーは悪天候のため遅れました。

C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

生む / 引き起こす

Meaning

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

Example

Violence begets more violence.

暴力はさらなる暴力を生む。

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。

C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟練

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Example

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

彼女は複雑な数学の問題を解決するのが得意です。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

境界設定

Meaning

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

Example

The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.

公共の土地と私有地の境界設定は明確に示されていた。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

叙事詩

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

イリアスは世界文学の中で最も有名な叙事詩の一つです。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。

C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する

Meaning

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Example

His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.

彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。

C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

極性

Meaning

the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

Example

The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.

二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。

C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

相乗効果, 協力

Meaning

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Example

The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.

二つの会社間の相乗効果により、成功したパートナーシップが生まれました。

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

機能性

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

新しい冷蔵庫は機能性が向上しました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

情熱的な; 非常に熱心な; 感情で燃えている

Meaning

passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion

Example

She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.

彼女は環境保護についての熱烈なスピーチをしました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。

C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

抑制可能な

Meaning

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

Example

The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.

病気の症状は薬で抑制可能です。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。

C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

Example

She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.

彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。

C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

無気力な; 怠け者の; 弱い

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint

Example

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

長い旅の後、彼女は無気力に感じ、休む必要があった。

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

呪う

Meaning

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

Example

The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.

その年老いた女性は暗い言葉で敵を呪いました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福

Meaning

having a smooth, soft texture like velvet

Example

She spoke in a low, velvety voice.

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 /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。

C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

中傷

Meaning

Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.

Example

The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.

政治家は彼に対してなされた中傷を拒否した。

C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

忌まわしい

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example

The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.

ゴミの耐え難い悪臭で、みんなが部屋を出ていった。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。

A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

善良

Meaning

the quality of being morally good or virtuous

Example

Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.

彼女の善良さは、他の人々に対する接し方に明らかに現れていました。

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.

C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子

Meaning

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

Example

The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.

先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。

A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢な

Meaning

showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty

Example

The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.

勇敢な消防士が燃える建物に飛び込んだ。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不親切な

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店のオーナーは新しい客に不親切なようだった。

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞窟; 空間;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

探険者は洞窟の壁に古代の絵を発見しました。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。

A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形

Meaning

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

Example

The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.

小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

小潮

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

ニープタイドの間、水位の変化は最小限です。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 人間関係をうまく扱うことができる

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

彼女は誰も怒らせないように外交的な答えをしました。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

ドキュメンタリー映画

Meaning

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

Example

We watched a documentary about climate change.

私たちは気候変動についてのドキュメンタリー映画を見ました。

A2 verb /smel/

smell

匂いをかぐ

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

花は甘い香りがする。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay

Example

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

石工

Meaning

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

Example

The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.

石工は新しい家のために慎重にレンガを積みました。

C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山の稜線または頂上

Meaning

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

Example

We walked along the mountain ridge.

私たちは山脈の稜線に沿って歩きました。

C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深い亀裂

Meaning

a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface

Example

The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.

登山者たちは慎重に氷の亀裂を越えました。

A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美しさ

Meaning

the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness

Example

The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

夕日の美しさに息を呑んだ。

C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富裕層による支配

Meaning

a system of government where the wealthy hold power

Example

The country was ruled as a plutocracy.

その国はプルトクラシーとして支配されていた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

説明できない

Meaning

Impossible to explain or understand.

Example

The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.

ファイルの突然の消失は説明できなかった。

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主権

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主権は国家のアイデンティティにとって不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning

A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.

Example

The Normans conquered England in 1066.

C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争い, 敵意

Meaning

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups

Example

The two families have been in a feud for generations.

二つの家族は世代を超えて争い続けています。

C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

雑種犬

Meaning

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.

Example

The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.

その野良犬は友好的な雑種犬だった。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

もっと

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるためにもっと時間が欲しかった。

B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠

Meaning

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

Example

His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.

彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。

B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

技術的な; 専門的な;

Meaning

relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training

Example

The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.

マニュアルには機械操作に関するテクニカルな指示が含まれています。

C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

活力を与える

Meaning

To give life, energy, or strength to something.

Example

Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.

新鮮な空気と運動は体と心に活力を与えることができます。

C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放

Meaning

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

Example

The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.

奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。

C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

合理化

Meaning

The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.

Example

His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.

彼の間違いの合理化は説得力がなかった。

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

キャラバン

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

商人のキャラバンは、貴重な商品を運ぶラクダと共に砂漠を越えました。

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

速い; 迅速

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

彼女は朝にとても速く走ります。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。

A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な

Meaning

Eager to know or learn something.

Example

The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.

好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。

C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

司法制度

Meaning

The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

Example

The judiciary ensures the rule of law.

司法制度は法の支配を保障する。

A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも

Meaning

in or to any place; wherever

Example

You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.

このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。

C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原則

Meaning

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

Example

Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.

言論の自由は彼の個人的な信条の一部です。

C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

不活動

Meaning

the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action

Example

Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.

長期間の不活動は身体的および精神的健康に悪影響を与えます。

C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

偏向的

Meaning

Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.

Example

The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.

その記事は偏向的な口調で批判されました。

C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Meaning

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

Example

She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。

B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

電子商取引

Meaning

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

Example

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.

電子商取引は人々の買い物方法を革命的に変えました。

B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

要因

Meaning

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Example

Weather is an important factor in crop production.

天候は作物生産において重要な要因です。

A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

司書

Meaning

a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library

Example

The librarian helped me find a rare history book.

司書は私が珍しい歴史の本を見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

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。

B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

関係; 親戚

Meaning

the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member

Example

They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.

彼らは長年続く強力なビジネス関係を持っています。

B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

イスラームの

Meaning

relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings

Example

The city has many Islamic cultural centers.

その都市には多くのイスラーム文化センターがあります。

B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

上品な

Meaning

graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated

Example

She wore an elegant dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに上品なドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

知事

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

知事は市民に来たる選挙について話しました。

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

センター

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

センターは地域の発展を促進します。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。

C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

方法的な

Meaning

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.

Example

His methodical research produced reliable results.

彼の方法的な研究は信頼できる結果を生み出した。

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。

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

chiaroscuro

光と影の劇的な対比

Meaning

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.

Example

The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.

そのアーティストの絵画は、人物の顔を強調するためにキアロスクーロを使用しました。

A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

簡単な; シンプル; 複雑でない

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

これは誰でもフォローできる簡単なレシピです。

B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学

Meaning

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Example

He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.

彼は機械を修理する前に、その力学を学んだ。

B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。

C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水ぶくれ

Meaning

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

Example

The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

新しい靴が彼女のかかとに痛い水ぶくれを作った。

A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃

Meaning

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

Example

My stomach hurts after eating too much.

食べ過ぎた後、胃が痛いです。

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自己 indulgence

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

彼の自己満足の週末は、甘いものを食べて映画を見続けることが含まれていました。

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する

Meaning

to convert a message into code or cipher

Example

The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.

エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

車は赤信号で静止したままでした。

C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

信頼, 認めること

Meaning

belief in or acceptance of something as true

Example

The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.

証人は被告のアリバイに信頼をおいた。

C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壌学

Meaning

The study of soils in their natural environment.

Example

Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.

ペドロジーは科学者が土壌の肥沃さを理解するのに役立ちます。