C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning

relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.

Example

The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.

C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

大きくて柔らかい羽または羽のようなもの

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

兵士はヘルメットに赤い羽をつけていた。

C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

失望

Meaning

Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

Example

She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.

彼女はセリフを忘れた後、失望して部屋を出ました。

C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障害

Meaning

Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.

Example

Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害でした。

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

遅い

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

車は通りをゆっくり走っていました。

B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸いにも

Meaning

by good luck; luckily

Example

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.

幸いにも、事故で誰も怪我をしませんでした。

A2 noun /per/

pair

ペア

Meaning

two things of the same kind that are used together

Example

She wore a matching pair of shoes.

彼女はマッチングのペアの靴を履いていました。

C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

平等主義者

Meaning

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Example

The new law promotes an egalitarian society.

新しい法律は平等主義の社会を促進します。

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南極の

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

南極地域はその極寒と氷のような景色で知られています。

C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード

Meaning

a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control

Example

The dog was on a leash during the walk.

散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

盗賊

Meaning

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

Example

The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.

その村は、旅行者を強盗した強盗団によって恐怖に陥れられました。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

養育, 促進, 発展

Meaning

The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.

Example

A nurturing environment helps children thrive.

ナーチャリング環境は子供たちが成長するのを助けます。

C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

Example

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。

C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

流れる

Meaning

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

Example

Tears began to gush from her eyes.

涙が彼女の目からガシュと流れ出した。

C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

階調

Meaning

A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.

Example

The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.

アーティストは彼女の絵画で微妙な階調の色を使用しました。

C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

ガラス職人

Meaning

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

Example

The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.

ガラス職人は家の壊れた窓を修理しました。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

親しくする

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

機械を操作する前に、安全ガイドラインを確認してください。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

変換器

Meaning

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

Example

The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.

エンジニアは交流電力を直流に変えるために変換器を使いました。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

Example

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

熱心な

Meaning

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Example

The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.

探検家たちはその旅に熱心でした。

B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影響

Meaning

A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Example

The decision had great impact.

その決定は大きな影響を与えた。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟練した

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

彼女は多言語に非常に熟練しています。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

資格がない; 経験不足の;

Meaning

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

Example

He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.

彼は経験不足でエンジニアの職に不適格でした。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。

A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

幸福

Meaning

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example

They danced all night at the wedding.

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。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

手術には高精度の機器が使用されます。

B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商業的

Meaning

Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.

Example

Commercial hubs attract investments.

商業の中心は投資を引き付けます。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

再創造する

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

チームはバックアップから失われたデータセットを再作成しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

呪い

Meaning

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

Example

The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.

怒った群衆は腐敗した役人に呪いを投げかけた。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要な

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

その国に入るにはビザが必要です。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの

Meaning

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

Example

The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.

マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。

C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

恐れさせる

Meaning

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

Example

The violent scene horrified the audience.

暴力的な場面が観客を恐れさせた。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。

C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学

Meaning

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

Example

She decided to study paleontology at university.

彼女は大学で古生物学を学ぶことに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家

Meaning

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

Example

As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.

本物の美食家として、彼は新しい料理を試す機会を決して見逃しませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

放蕩

Meaning

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

Example

He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.

彼はパーティーとギャンブルで満ちた放蕩の生活を送った。

C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

おべっか使い

Meaning

a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant

Example

He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.

彼は常に上司と同意していたおべっか使いとして知られていました。

A2 verb /bit/

beat

叩く

Meaning

to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically

Example

Our team will beat theirs in the final match.

私たちのチームは決勝戦で彼らに勝ちます。

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破壊; 車両事故;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

自動車の事故で高速道路が数時間封鎖された。

C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

他人の不幸に同情すること

Meaning

To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.

Example

She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.

彼女は彼の損失に共感するために友人に電話をかけた。

C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

頑固で経験豊富

Meaning

tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship

Example

The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.

その経験豊富な探偵は犯罪現場で驚きの兆候を見せませんでした。

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。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る

Meaning

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

Example

He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.

彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。

C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明

Meaning

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

Example

She placed the flower in a translucent vase.

彼女は花を半透明の花瓶に入れた。

B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

ハウスボート

Meaning

a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home

Example

They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.

彼らは湖の美しいハウスボートで休暇を過ごしました。

C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

未熟 / 表面的 / 退屈

Meaning

Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.

Example

The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.

教授はそのエッセイを未熟で深みがないとして却下した。

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。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

怒っている

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.

裏切りを知って彼女は怒っていた。

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

知覚可能

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

冬の天気の変化は農村地域で知覚可能です。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。

C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

ひどい

Meaning

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

Example

The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.

難民はひどい状況で生活していた。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

Example

The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.

C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

怒り, 不満

Meaning

A feeling of resentment or offense.

Example

She took umbrage at his rude remark.

彼女は彼の無礼な発言に怒りを感じた。

C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

無断で学校を休む生徒; 責任を回避する人

Meaning

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

Example

The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.

校長は、子供が学校をさぼっているのを見つけたとき、親に電話をかけました。

B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

予測可能な

Meaning

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

Example

The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.

その会社は予測可能な未来において変化を起こす可能性は低い。

B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

握る

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

彼女は説明の後、ついにその概念を理解しました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

網状

Meaning

Having a net-like pattern or structure.

Example

The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.

葉は網目模様の静脈がありました。

B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力する

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを終わらせるために努力した。

C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

アムチュール

Meaning

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

Example

The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.

シェフはチャートに酸味を加えるためにドライマンゴーパウダーを振りかけました。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

態度

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

彼女の冷静な態度は会議で皆に感銘を与えました。

C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

軽視する / 重要性を低くする

Meaning

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

Example

The report glossed over the company's financial problems.

レポートは会社の財務問題を軽視した。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

無秩序な

Meaning

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

Example

His desultory conversation bored the audience.

彼の無秩序な会話は観客を退屈させた。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺瞞的な

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

乱行

Meaning

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

Example

The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.

その小説は、裕福な邸宅でのスキャンダラスな乱行を描いています。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning

A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.

Example

After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.

B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪悪な; 悪党の;

Meaning

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

Example

The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.

邪悪な女王が王女に呪文をかけた。

C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

生存のための食物または支援

Meaning

Food or support necessary for sustaining life

Example

Water is essential for human sustenance.

水は人間の生存に欠かせない。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩

Meaning

poetry; the art or composition of poems

Example

The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.

そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;

Meaning

not paying attention; careless; heedless

Example

She was unmindful of the danger around her.

彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。

C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

不適切な管理

Meaning

Bad or careless management of something.

Example

Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.

プラスチックごみの不適切な管理が汚染を悪化させます。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。

C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

光輝

Meaning

shining or glowing with light

Example

The lucent stars brightened the night sky.

光輝を放つ星々が夜空を明るく照らした。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

聖書に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧師は説教中に聖書の参照をしました。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。

A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

ワシ

Meaning

large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛んだ。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

鋭い; 激しい; 熱心

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

彼女は科学に強い関心を持っています。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

イニシアティブ

Meaning

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

Example

Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.

コミュニティのイニシアティブは恵まれないグループに利益をもたらす。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整

Meaning

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

Example

He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.

彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供する

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

アーティストはシーンを美しく表現します。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

整合性

Meaning

Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.

Example

The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.

彼らのアイデアの整合性は、協力を容易にしました。

A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

快適

Meaning

Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.

Example

Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.

都市計画は都市をより快適にすることを目的としています。

B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;

Meaning

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

Example

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。

C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

なだめる

Meaning

to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them

Example

He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.

彼は怒った神々をなだめるために贈り物を捧げました。

C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

嫌悪

Meaning

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Example

The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.

スキャンダルは腐敗した大臣に対する公衆の嫌悪を引き起こした。

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

政治はしばしば難しい決定を下すことを伴います。

B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

即時

Meaning

happening or done without delay

Example

The doctor gave her immediate attention.

医者は彼女に即時の注意を与えました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

終わりのない

Meaning

Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.

Example

The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.

会議は終わりのない疲れるもののように感じた。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

institutionalize

制度化する

Meaning

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Example

The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

讃える

Meaning

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is

Example

The movie glorifies war heroes.

その映画は戦争の英雄を美化している。

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

はい

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

はい、5時にそこに行きます。

B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

昇進; プロモーション

Meaning

the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales

Example

She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.

彼女は5年間の努力の後、マネージャーに昇進しました。

C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修正

Meaning

The action of making partial or minor changes to something.

Example

DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.

DNAの修正により作物の特性が向上します。

B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

高速道路

Meaning

A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

Example

The highway was blocked due to an accident.

事故のため高速道路は封鎖されていました。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

とにかく

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

疲れていたが、それでも会議に行った。

B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

正確; 正しい;

Meaning

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Example

The weather forecast was completely accurate.

天気予報は完全に正確でした。

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

銀行の国有化は経済の安定を目指して行われました。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。

C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

言語化

Meaning

The action of expressing something in words.

Example

The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.

彼の考えを言語化することは明確で直接的でした。

A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

国

Meaning

a nation with its own government and borders

Example

Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.

バングラデシュは豊かな文化を持つ美しい国です。

C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき

Meaning

To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.

Example

He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.

彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。

C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

陳腐化

Meaning

The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.

Example

The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.

テクノロジーの急速な進歩は古いデバイスの陳腐化を引き起こします。

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

アンドロジナス

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

運転手によって運転される大きな豪華な車

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

花嫁は白いリムジンで到着しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

幸せ

Meaning

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

Example

This shirt is made of pure cotton.

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 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

評判の良い; 有名な

Meaning

generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation

Example

He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.

彼はその国で最高の医者の一人と見なされています。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。

A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

交換する

Meaning

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old

Example

He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.

彼は壊れたランプを新しいものと交換することに決めました。

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非営利の

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

彼女は無料教育を提供する非営利団体で働いています。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

捧げる

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために多くの時間を捧げています。

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

専門用語

Meaning

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example

The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.

マニュアルは技術的な用語で書かれており、新しい従業員を混乱させました。