A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

アイスクリーム

Meaning

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

Example

Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.

子供たちは暑い夏の日にアイスクリームを食べるのが好きです。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱

Meaning

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

Example

Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

子供たちは危機の際に最も脆弱な存在です。

C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

Example

The constant noise maddened him.

絶え間ない音が彼を怒らせた。

C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース

Meaning

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

Example

The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.

マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。

B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

輝く

Meaning

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

Example

The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.

ランタンが暗闇の中で柔らかく光っていた。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

正しい

Meaning

free from error; accurate

Example

The answer she gave was correct.

彼女が言った答えは正しかった。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣言する

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府は緊急事態を宣言しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

そのオートクラットは鉄の拳で国を支配していました。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

観察する

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学者たちは野生動物の行動を観察します。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。

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.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

どこか

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

家の中のどこかに鍵を置いてきた。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷が空を鳴り響かせた。

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

ボトル

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

彼女はプラスチックのボトルから水を飲んだ。

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。

A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

オフ

Meaning

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

Example

He turned off the light before leaving the room.

彼は部屋を出る前に電気をオフにしました。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。

C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

自慢話

Meaning

boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting

Example

His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.

彼の終わりのない自慢話はパーティーの皆をイライラさせた。

A2 noun /siːt/

seat

席

Meaning

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

Example

I reserved a seat for you at the concert.

コンサートであなたのために席を予約しました。

C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

おしゃべりする

Meaning

to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way

Example

The baby babbles all day long.

赤ちゃんは一日中おしゃべりしています。

C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

プロアクティブリーダーシップ

Meaning

Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.

Example

Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.

プロアクティブリーダーシップは適時の意思決定を保証します。

A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

確かに

Meaning

without doubt; certainly

Example

You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.

もし一生懸命勉強すれば、確かに試験に合格します。

C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

過剰な量

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

She has a plethora of books on her shelf.

彼女の棚には過剰な量の本があります。

A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

挨拶する

Meaning

to welcome someone; to say hello

Example

She greeted her guests warmly at the door.

彼女はドアでゲストを温かく迎えました。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning

Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.

Example

Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

未洗練

Meaning

Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.

Example

The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.

村人たちは未洗練だが、幸せな生活を送っていた。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく

Meaning

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

Example

She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.

彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。

C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

情熱的な、熱心な

Meaning

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

Example

She gave a fervent speech about climate change.

彼女は気候変動について情熱的なスピーチを行った。

C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景色

Meaning

A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

Example

From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.

山の頂上から、私たちは谷底の息を呑むような景色を堪能しました。

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫び声; 叫ぶ; 怒鳴り声

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

彼はクモを見たとき、大声で叫びました。

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

フェレット, 何かを粘り強く探すまたは発見する

Meaning

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

Example

He ferreted out the hidden documents.

彼は隠された書類を見つけました。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

無宗教

Meaning

Indifferent or hostile to religion

Example

Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.

コミュニティの中で、彼は宗教的なサービスに一度も参加しないため、無宗教だと考えられています。

A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

予約

Meaning

the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.

Example

I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.

私は事前にホテルの部屋を予約しました。

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 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底ブーツ

Meaning

A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.

Example

The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.

俳優は彼のクラシックな衣装の一部としてバスキンを履いていました。

A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

かわいい

Meaning

attractive in a pretty or endearing way

Example

That puppy is so cute!

その子犬はとてもかわいいです！

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

優雅な; 礼儀正しい; 寛大な;

Meaning

kind; courteous; generous;

Example

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

彼女はとても優雅で、すべての人に助けてくれたことに感謝しました。

C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交官補

Meaning

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

Example

The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

文化担当のアタッシェが大使館で芸術展を開催しました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

トピック

Meaning

a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing

Example

The topic of the meeting was company expansion.

会議のトピックは会社の拡張についてでした。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭

Meaning

an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel

Example

The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.

車はホテルの前庭に駐車されていました。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。

C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある

Meaning

Deserved or earned something.

Example

Her dedication merited recognition from the community.

彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

対話者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue

Example

She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.

彼女は討論中に優れた対話者でした。

B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

狩猟

Meaning

the activity of chasing and killing wild animals

Example

Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.

狩猟は多くの国で厳格に規制されています。

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠術

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

彼は心理学の学位の一環として催眠術を学びました。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

Example

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家

Meaning

A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.

Example

As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.

美食家として、彼女は常に市内で最高のレストランを探していました。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

今年の失業率は最小値に達しました。

C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多角形

Meaning

a flat shape with three or more straight sides

Example

The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスにカラフルなポリゴンを描きました。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。

A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

結婚している

Meaning

having a husband or wife

Example

She is married to a doctor.

彼女は医者と結婚しています。

B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心

Meaning

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

Example

The city is the hub of the country's trade network.

その都市は国の貿易ネットワークの中心です。

C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

原則

Meaning

a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true

Example

Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.

誠実は彼らの哲学の中心的な原則です。

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

病理学の進歩により、医師は珍しい感染症を迅速に特定できました。

C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

不協和音

Meaning

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.

街の不協和音で彼女は一晩中目が覚めていた。

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸せ

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

皮革職人

Meaning

A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.

Example

The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.

皮革職人は優れた革を作るために長時間働きました。

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

ロジスティクス

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

ロジスティクスはタイムリーな配達を保証します。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。

A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

医者

Meaning

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.

医者は患者に薬を処方しました。

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

承認

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

その条約は両国の議会による批准を必要とした。

B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

Example

The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.

B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和な

Meaning

showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

Example

He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.

彼はストレスの多い状況でも温和な行動で知られています。

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

落ちる

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

木々は秋に葉を落とします。

C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯れた; 焼けた; 乾燥した

Meaning

withered; dried up; burned or scorched

Example

The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.

秋に枯れた葉が木から落ちました。

B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

闘争

Meaning

A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.

Example

The struggle for independence united the nation.

独立のための闘争が国を団結させた。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

ペンタグラム

Meaning

A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.

Example

The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.

魔法使いは儀式の一環として床にペンタグラムを描いた。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

計画外の

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

計画外の都市化は環境問題に寄与する。

A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

運転

Meaning

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

Example

I will drive to work tomorrow morning.

明日朝、仕事に車で行きます。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行

Meaning

A line of verse with ten syllables.

Example

The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.

詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。

C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人

Meaning

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature

Example

The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.

その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。

A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの

Meaning

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

Example

She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.

彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医師は検査のために血液サンプルを採取しました。

B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

企業/コーポレートに関連する

Meaning

relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body

Example

Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.

企業の社会的責任は現代のビジネスにとって重要です。

B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸せ

Meaning

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

Example

He persuaded his friend to join the club.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

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。

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 異常または興味深い物事

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

彼女の異文化への好奇心は、彼女を世界中に旅行させました。

B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

メディア

Meaning

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

Example

Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

テレビは情報を広めるための強力なメディアです。

C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

告白者

Meaning

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

Example

The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.

告白者は困っている男性の話を忍耐強く聞いた。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

トリプル、高い音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

会社の利益は2年で3倍になった。

A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

話し合う

Meaning

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

Example

We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.

プロジェクトを最終決定する前に、それを話し合う必要があります。

A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

考慮する

Meaning

to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision

Example

She is considering studying abroad next year.

彼女は来年海外で学ぶことを考えています。

C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

優位, 支配

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

その会社は革新を通じて市場で優位を獲得しました。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

放棄された

Meaning

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

Example

The old factory stood derelict for decades.

古い工場は何十年も放置されていました。

C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

テレメトリー

Meaning

The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.

Example

The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.

宇宙船はテレメトリーデータを地球に送信しました。

C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質

Meaning

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

Example

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

裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。

C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

Example

The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

輝く

Meaning

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

Example

Her dress glittered under the stage lights.

彼女のドレスはステージのライトの下で輝いていました。

A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

契約

Meaning

A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

Example

The agreement was accepted by all countries.

その契約はすべての国によって受け入れられました。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

母国; 出身地

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

彼はいつも自分の母国について愛情を込めて話していました。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

認知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

認知機能は練習と学習によって改善されます。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

より重要である

Meaning

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

Example

The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.

新しい政策の利益はリスクを上回っています。

C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然の啓示または洞察

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Example

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

彼は自分の人生の本当の目的についてエピファニーを得た。

C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

領主

Meaning

A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.

Example

The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.

農民たちは自分たちの領主に税金を払うよう強制されました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金細工師

Meaning

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

Example

The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.

金細工師は美しい結婚指輪を作りました。

A1 verb /tel/

tell

言う

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

時間を教えてくれますか？

B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

報酬

Meaning

something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Example

He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.

彼は失くした財布を返したことで報酬を受け取りました。

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

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 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

近く

Meaning

In a near or close manner; nearly.

Example

The village lies proximately to the river.

村は川の近くにあります。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共通

Meaning

occurring frequently or widely; shared by all

Example

It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中に都市で交通渋滞を見るのは一般的です。

B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.

Example

He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.

B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する

Meaning

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

Example

The company will unveil a new product next week.

会社は来週新製品を発表します。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

始まり

Meaning

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Example

The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.

その企業のインセプションは業界に新しい時代を築きました。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主義

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Example

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

手に入れる

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

私は店から牛乳を手に入れる必要がある。