B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

Meaning

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Example

Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。

C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する

Meaning

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Example

The company is working to optimize its supply chain.

会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。

B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供された

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋

Meaning

Relating to the chest or breast.

Example

The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.

アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。

C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

泣き声; 叫び

Meaning

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

Example

The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.

その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。

C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government by a single person; autocracy.

Example

The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.

国は数十年にわたるモノクラシーの下で苦しんだ。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

インコ

Meaning

a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

Example

The green parakeet learned to say hello.

緑色のインコはこんにちはを言うことを学びました。

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

細かい詳細や規則に過度にこだわる

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

彼女のペダンティックな説明は講義を退屈にした。

A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

空中で一箇所に留まる、前後に動かない

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

ヘリコプターは街の上空で浮かんでいました。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

敬意; 尊敬; 追悼

Meaning

special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit

Example

The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.

追悼式は、命を捧げた勇敢な兵士たちへの感動的な敬意でした。

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

ページ

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

次のページに進んで、詳細情報を取得してください。

C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

そわそわする、落ち着かない

Meaning

to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience

Example

The child began to fidget during the long lecture.

子供は長い講義中に落ち着かなくなり始めました。

C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

Example

She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.

彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不本意

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

彼女は会議に参加する明確な不本意を示した。

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

用心

Meaning

cautious or wary about doing something

Example

She was chary of investing in the new business venture.

彼女は新しいビジネスに投資することに慎重だった。

C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット

Meaning

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Example

The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.

弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

無効性

Meaning

the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity

Example

The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.

裁判所はその契約に無効性があると判断した。

C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

リモートされた

Meaning

placed at a distance; made remote

Example

The system was remoted to a secure location.

システムは安全な場所にリモートされました。

C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

担保として何かを譲渡された人物

Meaning

a person to whom something is pledged or given as security

Example

The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.

銀行はローンが返済されるまで担保の債権者です。

A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

賢い

Meaning

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.

Example

She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.

彼女はクラスで最もインテリジェントな学生の一人です。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

政治的でない

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

彼女は政治的でない態度を保ち、仕事に集中することを好みます。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

診療所

Meaning

A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.

Example

The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.

学校には軽傷のための診療所がありました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

許可しない

Meaning

to refuse to allow or accept something

Example

The referee disallowed the goal for offside.

審判はオフサイドのためゴールを認めませんでした。

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚栄心; 無駄

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

彼女は鏡の前で何時間も過ごし、かなり虚栄心が強かった。

C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

アスパラガス豆

Meaning

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

Example

The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.

アスパラガス豆は最大で三フィートの長さになり、アジア料理で一般的に使用されます。

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

行政改革は効率を向上させます。

C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う

Meaning

Spoken or done without preparation.

Example

He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.

彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

動物

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

動物園には世界中から来たさまざまな動物がいます。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

略奪

Meaning

An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.

Example

The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.

村人たちは夜間の野生動物の略奪を恐れていた。

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

マンダト

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府は炭素排出削減のためのマンダトを発行した。

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

ガイドライン

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

会社は従業員の安全のために新しいガイドラインを発表しました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

先見の明がない

Meaning

Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.

Example

His improvident habits left him with no savings.

彼の先見の明がない習慣は、貯金がないまま彼を残した。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。

C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

適切である

Meaning

British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary

Example

It would behove the company to listen to its customers.

会社は顧客の意見に耳を傾けるべきです。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。

A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

学ぶ

Meaning

to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding

Example

Children learn quickly when they are interested.

子供たちは興味を持っているときに素早く学びます。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。

C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

アセンブリセッション

Meaning

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

Example

The assembly session discussed global challenges.

アセンブリセッションは、世界的な課題について議論しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

彼らは素晴らしい化学反応を持ち、一緒にうまく働いています。

A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

病気

Meaning

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

Example

The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.

医者はその病気の治療法を研究しています。

C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情

Meaning

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

Example

The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.

映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。

A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完了する

Meaning

to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end

Example

She managed to complete the project on time.

彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに完了させました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

収束

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技術の収束が産業を革命的に変革しています。

C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

エピキュリアン

Meaning

relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury

Example

The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.

シェフはゲストのためにエピキュリアンな饗宴を準備しました。

B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

出現

Meaning

the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence

Example

The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.

新しい技術の出現は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。

A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

十分

Meaning

as much or as many as required

Example

We have enough food for everyone.

私たちは皆のために十分な食べ物があります。

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

付き添う

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

ガードは訪問者をオフィスにエスコートしました。

C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

繰り返す

Meaning

To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.

Example

The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.

教師は正直さの重要性を繰り返し述べました。

B1 noun /læk/

Lack

不足; 欠如

Meaning

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Example

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

この夏の雨不足が農家に深刻な問題を引き起こしました。

C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人

Meaning

People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.

Example

Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.

疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。

C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明

Meaning

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

Example

Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.

方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。

C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Example

The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

山を越える旅は骨の折れる旅だった。

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

均衡

Meaning

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Example

Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.

彼女の落ち着きは熱い議論の中で均衡を作り出しました。

A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

幸福

Meaning

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

Example

We watched a movie together last night.

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。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

偏見

Meaning

an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person

Example

The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.

裁判官は事件で偏見を示したとして批判されました。

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

腕

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

彼女は質問するために腕を上げました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

突撃 / 初めての試み

Meaning

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

Example

The company made its first foray into the international market.

その会社は国際市場への初めての進出を果たした。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

非常に大きい; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

ジャンボジェットは空港で遅れました。

C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。

C1 verb /veks/

vex

苛立たせる

Meaning

to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble

Example

The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.

建設の絶え間ない音は住民を苛立たせる。

C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

シュガーキャンディ

Meaning

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

Example

The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.

子供たちは祭りでカラフルなシュガーキャンディを食べて楽しみました。

C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

傾向

Meaning

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Example

She has a proclivity for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶ傾向があります。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

悪名

Meaning

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

Example

The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.

そのスキャンダルは政治家を悪名に追いやった。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

いらいらして

Meaning

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

Example

She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.

彼女は返事を待ちながらいらいらして指を叩いていた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

不朽の

Meaning

Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.

Example

The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.

その伝統は不朽の時代から受け継がれてきた。

C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

意味

Meaning

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Example

The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.

そのジェスチャーの意味は誤解されていました。

C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

顧客層

Meaning

The clients or customers of a professional person or business.

Example

The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.

そのサロンの顧客層には多くの高いプロフィールを持つ人物が含まれています。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬には暖かい衣服が必要です。

B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

現象

Meaning

an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

Example

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.

オーロラは自然現象です。

A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

報告

Meaning

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.

Example

The report highlights critical issues.

報告は重要な問題を浮き彫りにします。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

教義を押し付ける

Meaning

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

Example

The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.

その政権は宣伝を通じて若者を洗脳しようとした。

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

インヴォリューション

Meaning

a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished

Example

The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.

その話はインヴォリューションで満ちており、追うのが難しかった。

C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる

Meaning

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

Example

The car slewed across the icy road.

車は凍った道路を滑っていった。

C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信者

Meaning

a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower

Example

The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.

その有名な哲学者には多くの弟子がいて、彼の教えを世界中に広めました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遺言補遺

Meaning

a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will

Example

He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.

彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。

C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

彼は重罪で有罪判決を受け、10年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。

C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像視する

Meaning

To admire or worship someone excessively.

Example

Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.

ファンはしばしばその才能とライフスタイルのために有名人を偶像視します。

C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

ヒエログリフ的

Meaning

Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.

Example

The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.

考古学者たちはヒエログリフ的な碑文を慎重に研究した。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない

Meaning

Impossible to overcome or surpass.

Example

The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.

チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

トーナメント

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

トーナメントは卓越した才能を示しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

汚くて使い古された

Meaning

in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange

Example

The stray dog looked mangy and weak.

迷子の犬は汚れて弱々しく見えた。

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

回収可能

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

会社の売掛金は今四半期に大幅に増加しました。

B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Meaning

the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study

Example

Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.

B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

七不思議

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

世界の七不思議は人類の素晴らしさを反映しています。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。

C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

不正

Meaning

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

Example

Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.

食品の不正は健康に対する深刻なリスクです。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

共感的

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

彼女は友人の苦しみに共感的でした。

C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

遺伝子改変

Meaning

The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.

Example

Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.

遺伝子改変は作物の害虫や病気に対する耐性を高めます。

C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

過度の洗練

Meaning

Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.

Example

The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.

著者の過度の洗練は、いくつかの読者にとって小説を読みづらくしました。

C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

女性または子供の最も高い歌声

Meaning

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

Example

She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.

彼女はコンサートでソプラノの範囲で美しく歌いました。

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

しわになる

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花は暑い太陽の下でしわになった。

C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する

Meaning

to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort

Example

The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.

高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。

C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

非常に面白い

Meaning

Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.

コメディアンのジョークは絶対に非常に面白かったです。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

カースィブ書き

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

先生は生徒にカースィブ書きでエッセイを書くように言いました。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

ミソガミー

Meaning

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

Example

His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.

彼のミソガミーは、パートナーと一緒に落ち着くことを妨げた。

C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

免罪する

Meaning

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

Example

The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.

弁護士はクライアントを無罪にするために懸命に働いた。

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

ベイポライザー

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

彼女は咳を和らげるためにベイポライザーを使いました。

C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格

Meaning

strict, precise, and exacting

Example

The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.

政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。