A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

休暇

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

私たちは夏休みの間に旅行を計画しています。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

カーペット

Meaning

a floor covering made from thick woven fabric

Example

The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.

リビングルームのペルシャカーペットは家族の遺産でした。

B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

識字

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

成人識字プログラムは人々が読むことを学ぶのを助けます。

A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

のために

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

このギフトはあなたのためです。

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。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

反乱

Meaning

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

Example

The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.

政府は増大する反乱を抑制するのに苦労した。

C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

車両のシャーシ

Meaning

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

Example

The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.

整備士は車のシャーシに損傷がないか確認しました。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

山からの景色は素晴らしかった。

C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい

Meaning

very small in size or amount; existing in name only

Example

He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.

彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

怠惰; 仕事や努力をすることに対する reluctance

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

彼の怠惰は、目標達成を妨げました。

C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

Example

The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。

C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

暗記

Meaning

mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding

Example

He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.

彼はその詩を意味を理解せずに暗記しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

粒状の

Meaning

Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.

Example

The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.

レポートは市場データの詳細な分析を提供しました。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理する

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

看護師はすべての患者にワクチンを接種します。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

承認

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトへの貢献に対して承認を受けた。

C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

Example

Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

騎士; 中世の戦士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢な騎士はドラゴンの城から姫を助けました。

B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

指導; リーダーシップ; アドバイス

Meaning

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

Example

The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.

先生は学生が自分のキャリアの道を選ぶために貴重な指導を提供しました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。

B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

フィードバック

Meaning

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

Example

She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.

彼女はエッセイについて先生にフィードバックを求めました。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

創造; 作品

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

アーティストの最新の創作は現代アートギャラリーに展示されました。

A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

村

Meaning

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

Example

They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.

彼らは山に囲まれた小さな村に住んでいます。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

伝送, 送信

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。

B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行動

Meaning

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

Example

The teacher praised her good behavior in class.

先生はクラスで彼女の良い行動を称賛しました。

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。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会的正義

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会的正義は機会の平等を保証します。

C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人

Meaning

A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.

Example

Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.

彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。

C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

隣接

Meaning

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

Example

The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.

これらの2つの管轄区域は隣接しており、同じ境界を共有しています。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 手伝い; 親切

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか？

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神経認知的

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

睡眠不足により神経認知的機能が低下する。

C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道

Meaning

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

Example

The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.

煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除する必要があります。

C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹色の輝き

Meaning

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

Example

The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.

蝶の羽は虹色の輝きで輝いていました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

解消されていない

Meaning

Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.

Example

His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.

彼の悲しみは時間が経っても解消されていなかった。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。

C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

戦術家

Meaning

a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business

Example

Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.

ナポレオンは素晴らしい戦術家でした。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

セナト

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

セナトは新しい医療保険法案に賛成票を投じました。

C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声で泣く

Meaning

to shout or cry loudly

Example

The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.

赤ちゃんは一晩中泣き続け、みんなを起こしてしまった。

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

無罪を言い渡す

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

陪審員は被告をすべての告発から無罪にすると決定しました。

C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す

Meaning

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

Example

The river was defiled by industrial waste.

川は工業廃水によって汚された。

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹

Meaning

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力、学部

Meaning

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Example

She has a remarkable faculty for languages.

彼女は言語に対して驚異的な能力を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

不毛の; 荒涼とした; 生産性がない; 不生産的

Meaning

sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive

Example

The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.

荒れ果てた砂漠は何マイルも広がり、植物は一切なかった。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

噴水

Meaning

a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows

Example

The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.

公園の噴水は多くの訪問者を引き寄せます。

A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

甥

Meaning

the son of one’s brother or sister

Example

My nephew is studying at the university.

私の甥は大学で勉強しています。

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

知恵

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

問題解決における彼女の知恵は、同僚たちの尊敬を集めました。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。

C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

幸せ

Meaning

to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

Example

He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

過剰

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

優れる

Meaning

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example

She always tries to excel in her studies.

彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

Example

The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.

マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

強い非難

Meaning

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

Example

The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.

その政策は広範な非難を受けました。

C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

馬のための装飾的なカバー; 豪華で精緻な衣服や装飾

Meaning

an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration

Example

The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.

王の馬は金色のカパリソンで飾られていました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

インサイダー

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

彼は会社のすべての秘密を知っているインサイダーでした。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

細くて強く、丈夫な

Meaning

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

Example

The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.

その細いアスリートは驚くべき速度と敏捷性で動いた。

C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

俳優

Meaning

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

Example

The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.

フェスティバルは、国内各地から集まった才能豊かな俳優たちで満たされていました。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整える / 一種の木

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

彼はゲストが到着する前に部屋を整えました。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

金鉱を含む

Meaning

Containing or producing gold.

Example

The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.

鉱山労働者は山で金鉱を含む鉱脈を発見しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵襲的

Meaning

Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.

Example

The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.

医者は、その手順が最小限の侵襲的であることを説明しました。

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

田舎

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

彼女は田舎の静けさと美しさを楽しんでいる。

B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

タイマー

Meaning

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

Example

He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.

彼は作業を完了するために、30分のタイマーをセットした。

C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント

Meaning

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

Example

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

釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

無秩序な; 不従順な;

Meaning

difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive

Example

The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.

無秩序な群衆は安全指示に従うことを拒否した。

B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ

Meaning

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

Example

The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.

フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。

C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

ハックニーキャリッジ

Meaning

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

Example

I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.

空港に行くためにハックニーキャリッジを呼びました。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制する

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

犬を制御してください。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

裁判官; 審判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

裁判官は決定を下す前にすべての証拠を慎重に検討しました。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

急増

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

マルウェアの急増は懸念事項です。

A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

明白な; 簡単に理解できる

Meaning

easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind

Example

It was obvious that she was upset about something.

それは彼女が何かについて不満を抱えていることが明らかでした。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

誤って読む

Meaning

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

Example

He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.

彼は指示を誤読して棚を間違って作った。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口

Meaning

a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed

Example

Art is a great outlet for emotions.

アートは感情のための素晴らしい出口です。

A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

これ

Meaning

used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought

Example

This is my favorite book.

これは私のお気に入りの本です。

B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起訴状

Meaning

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Example

The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.

起訴状は、会社に対する複数の違反を告発しました。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分的に; 一部;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今日の天気は部分的に曇りでした。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

分離可能な

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

この二つの問題は分離可能であり、独立して議論されるべきです。

C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

Example

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

遠隔

Meaning

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

Example

They stayed in a remote village during their trip.

彼らは旅行中に遠隔の村に泊まりました。

B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

アマチュア

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

その絵画は印象的に見えましたが、アマチュアによって描かれました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

彼は地域社会の尊敬すべき家族から来ました。

C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配

Meaning

a society or government ruled by women

Example

The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.

その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

知らせる

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。

C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保護国

Meaning

A state that is controlled and protected by another.

Example

The small country became a protectorate of the empire.

小さな国は帝国の保護国となった。

C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

職人仕事

Meaning

Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.

Example

The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.

大工はプロジェクトで職人仕事のようなパフォーマンスを発揮しました。

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

マイクロメーター

Meaning

A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.

Example

The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.

エンジニアはワイヤーの厚さを測るためにマイクロメーターを使いました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼び出す

Meaning

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

Example

The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.

弁護士は憲法を引き合いに出して自分のクライアントを守った。

C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。

C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

太陽系外の星の周りを回る惑星

Meaning

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

Example

Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.

天文学者たちは、過去10年間で何千ものエクソプラネットを発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋

Meaning

the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees

Example

The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.

木々は秋に美しく見え、カラフルな葉が落ちています。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

反抗, 頑固

Meaning

stubborn refusal to obey authority

Example

His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.

彼の反抗は、彼が評議会から停職された原因となった。

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

再生

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

土壌の再生は持続可能な農業にとって必要不可欠です。

C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

補遺

Meaning

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

Example

The report included an addendum with updated statistics.

報告書には更新された統計データが含まれている補遺が含まれていた。

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

複雑

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

貧困と教育の関係は複雑です。

C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する

Meaning

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

Example

The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.

かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。

B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

時間厳守

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

時間厳守はプロフェッショナルな環境で重要な特性です。

C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

恐ろしい

Meaning

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

Example

The crime scene was a ghastly sight.

犯罪現場は恐ろしい光景だった。

C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種

Meaning

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

Example

The old card table was covered with worn baize.

古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い

Meaning

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

Example

A melee broke out during the football match.

サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

ウイルス

Meaning

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Example

The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.

コンピュータは危険なウイルスに感染していました。

C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

サタン

Meaning

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

Example

According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.

宗教的な文献によると、サタンは人々を罪に導く。

C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

洋裁師

Meaning

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

Example

The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.

洋裁師は花嫁のために美しいドレスを作った。

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

クリスチャン

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

彼女は毎週日曜日に教会に行く献身的なクリスチャンです。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

締める

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

コロラド川は何百万年もかけてグランドキャニオンを作り上げました。

C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉

Meaning

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Example

Success requires patience and diligence.

成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。

C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

アルコール完全断絶主義

Meaning

the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks

Example

He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.

彼は一生涯ティートタリズムを実践した。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

厳格さ

Meaning

the quality of being strict, precise, or severe

Example

The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.

新しい規則の厳格さはみんなを驚かせました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

慎重, 用心深い, 予見的

Meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Example

Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.

投資家は意思決定を下す前に慎重でなければなりません。

B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中

Meaning

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

Example

The clock struck midnight and the new day began.

時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

ケーブルは大量のデータトラフィックを処理する能力を持っています。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光

Meaning

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

Example

The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.

ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威圧

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

労働者たちは経営陣による威圧の事例を報告しました。