C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

不名誉な

Meaning

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

Example

The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.

チームは決勝で不名誉な敗北を喫した。

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

愛国心

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

勝利の日は国全体の愛国心を反映しています。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

細胞内

Meaning

Located or occurring within a cell.

Example

The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.

薬は細胞内の細菌をターゲットにして作用します。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。

C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

自慢屋

Meaning

a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

Example

No one liked him because he was such a braggart.

誰も彼を好きではなかった、なぜなら彼は大きな自慢屋だったから。

A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

など

Meaning

Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.

Example

The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.

店では果物、野菜、乳製品などが販売されています。

C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

部下

Meaning

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate

Example

The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.

マネージャーは部下に仕事を迅速に終わらせるよう命じました。

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。

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

ヨーグルト

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

彼女はサラダに新鮮なヨーグルトを加えて、酸味を与えました。

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

初歩的; 基本的

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

彼は学校で初歩的な数学を学んだ。

C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning

Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.

Example

The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.

A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

オウム

Meaning

a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak

Example

The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.

色とりどりのオウムが子供たちが言ったことを繰り返しました。

C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

軽蔑する

Meaning

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

Example

He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.

彼はどんなに謙虚でも正直な仕事を軽蔑しない。

B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

規定

Meaning

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

Example

Provisions must align with public aspirations.

規定は公衆の期待と一致しなければならない。

B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

運河

Meaning

an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage

Example

The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.

運河は地域内で物資の輸送を助けるために建設されました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信がある; 確信している; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities

Example

She felt confident about her performance in the exam.

彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに自信を持っていた。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

間違えて数える

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

彼はホールの椅子の数を間違えて数えました。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

について

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

昨日、私たちは新しいプロジェクトについて話しました。

C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福

Meaning

A blessing or benefit.

Example

The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.

その雨は干ばつに苦しむ農民たちにとって祝福でした。

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工業的な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

工業部門は輸出を促進する。

C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章

Meaning

A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.

Example

The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.

その将校のエポレットは太陽の下で輝いていました。

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

ビーズ

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

彼女はカラフルなビーズでネックレスを作った。

B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

Meaning

to produce or create something

Example

The machine generates electricity.

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

耐えられない

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

工事現場の騒音は耐えられないほどひどかった。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法の

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

立法機関は新しい税法を可決しました。

C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発

Meaning

Attractively lively and animated.

Example

She was admired for her vivacious personality.

彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。

C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した

Meaning

confused, unable to think clearly

Example

He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.

彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

寛大な

Meaning

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Example

She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

彼女は孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。

C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

経過する

Meaning

to pass or go by, usually referring to time

Example

Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.

数時間が経過し、彼はようやく家に帰った。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不気味

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

彼女は未来を予測する不気味な能力を持っている。

C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

ゴミの中から探す

Meaning

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

Example

The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.

子供たちはゴミ捨て場で食べ物を探していました。

A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

歯

Meaning

a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food

Example

She brushes her teeth twice a day.

彼女は一日に二回歯を磨きます。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

回復不可能

Meaning

impossible to recover or regain

Example

The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.

火事の後、文書は回復不可能な方法で失われました。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

信用しやすい

Meaning

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

Example

The credulous child believed every story she heard.

その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未販売の

Meaning

not sold; remaining without a buyer

Example

The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.

未販売の商品は倉庫に戻されました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

戦い

Meaning

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

Example

The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.

兵士たちは戦場で勇敢に戦っていました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

冗長な

Meaning

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Example

The report contained redundant information.

その報告書には冗長な情報が含まれていました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

軽率な

Meaning

done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless

Example

His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.

彼の軽率な発言は彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。

C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す

Meaning

to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder

Example

The constant protests roiled the city streets.

絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する

Meaning

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Example

His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.

彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な

Meaning

impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish

Example

For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.

多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。

B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

固体

Meaning

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

Example

The ground was solid underfoot.

地面は足元で固かった。

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。

B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

邪悪

Meaning

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

Example

They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.

彼らは悪役が邪悪の具現であると信じていた。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現

Meaning

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

Example

Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.

'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

適格基準は公平性を維持します。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。

A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

ゲスト

Meaning

a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion

Example

We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.

私たちは先週末に結婚式の祝賀会に数人のゲストを招待しました。

C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

完全な、徹底的な

Meaning

carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete

Example

She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.

彼女はあらゆる意味で徹底的なプロフェッショナルです。

C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罰金を科す / 詐欺を働く

Meaning

to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money

Example

The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.

腐敗した公務員は不正行為に対して罰金を科された。

C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

月下香

Meaning

a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent

Example

The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

月下香の花が甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。

C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水差し

Meaning

a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water

Example

The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.

使用人は水差しに新鮮な水を注ぎました。

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

討論

Meaning

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

Example

The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.

政治的な討論は3時間続き、情熱的な議論が交わされました。

A1 verb /let/

let

許可する

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

その作業を手伝わせてください。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and lighthearted

Example

They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.

彼らは祝賀会の後、陽気な気分で一緒に歩いていた。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

過度の支出; 無駄遣い

Meaning

lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense

Example

The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.

結婚式の祝賀は、その不必要な贅沢で批判されました。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

薄い; 細い

Meaning

having little thickness; not thick; slender

Example

She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で薄いジャケットを着ていました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

不正確

Meaning

Not exact or accurate; vague.

Example

His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.

彼の説明はあまりにも不正確で役に立たなかった。

A1 verb /send/

send

送る

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

詳細な情報を含むメールを送ります。

B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

掘る

Meaning

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

Example

They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.

彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。

B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

貧困; 基本的なニーズの不足

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

Example

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

多くの団体が世界中で貧困を減らすために働いています。

C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣

Meaning

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

Example

We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.

森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。

C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

豊富

Meaning

existing in great quantity; abundant

Example

The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.

収穫は豊富で、村全体に十分な食料を提供しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音

Meaning

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Example

The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.

壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。

A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西洋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

Example

She loves western music and culture.

彼女は西洋の音楽と文化が大好きです。

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

ツーサム

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.

彼らはツーサムとしてダンスコンペティションに参加した。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな

Meaning

elaborately or highly decorated

Example

The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.

宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。

C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚

Meaning

relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other

Example

The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.

王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。

C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.

Example

The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.

教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷たい飲み物

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

夏の暑さを乗り切るために冷たい飲み物を注文しました。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

相談

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

相談は重要でした。

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花冠; ガーランド;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

花嫁は伝統的な式典で美しい花の冠を身に着けていました。

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

彼女の机には四冊の本があります。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操作

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

メディア操作は公共の意見に影響を与えます。

B1 verb /loʊd/

load

積む

Meaning

to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity

Example

Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.

作業員は重い箱でトラックを積み込みます。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

圧縮不可能

Meaning

Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.

Example

Liquids are generally considered incompressible.

液体は通常、圧縮不可能と見なされます。

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

ソフトウェア

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

彼はコンピュータの性能を向上させるためにソフトウェアをインストールしました。

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

スラブ

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

作業員たちは基礎のためにコンクリートのスラブを敷きました。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

強度

Meaning

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

Example

The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.

嵐の強度は村人たちを驚かせた。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

浸透する, 広がる, 充満する

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Example

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

新鮮な花の香りが部屋中に広がった。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。

A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

私は

Meaning

the first person singular present tense of 'be'

Example

I am happy today.

今日は私は幸せです。

C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

両生類

Meaning

able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations

Example

The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.

その両生類車両は、陸地と水中の両方で移動できます。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。

C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

奪取

Meaning

to take someone's position of power illegally or by force

Example

The general tried to usurp the king's throne.

将軍は王の玉座を奪おうとした。

B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂う

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

ボートは岸から離れ始めた。

B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

制限; 限界

Meaning

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

Example

There is a speed limit on this road.

この道には速度制限があります。

C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する

Meaning

To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.

Example

The software can compute the total cost in seconds.

そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。

C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

他人に対して不合理な恐怖や疑いを持つこと

Meaning

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

Example

She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.

彼女は外で奇妙な音を聞いた後、パラノイアになった。

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

幸せ

Meaning

to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space

Example

The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.

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 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。

B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

実体

Meaning

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

Example

The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.

新しい会社は別個の法的実体として運営されます。

C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な

Meaning

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

Example

His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.

彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

不安を引き起こす

Meaning

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

Example

The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.

そのニュース報告は公衆にとって非常に不安を引き起こすものでした。

C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

迅速で楽しい準備

Meaning

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Example

He accepted the challenge with alacrity.

彼はアラクリティで挑戦を受け入れた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

不活性

Meaning

lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive

Example

The patient remained inert on the bed.

患者はベッドで動かずにじっとしていました。

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 /fret/

fret

心配する

Meaning

to worry or be anxious; to be troubled

Example

Don't fret about the exam results.

試験結果について心配しないでください。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

Example

The player was penalized for committing a foul.

B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

創造性

Meaning

The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.

Example

His creativity was evident in his artwork.

彼の創造力は彼の芸術作品に明らかでした。