C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

幻の

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.

Example

His sense of security was entirely illusory.

彼の安全感は完全に幻のものだった。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。

C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

スクロール依存症

Meaning

A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.

Example

Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.

スクロール依存症はスマートフォンユーザーの間で増加している懸念事項です。

C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

被害者にする

Meaning

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

Example

The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

腐敗した役人たちは貧しい村人を犠牲にした。

C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

無礼な、厚かましい

Meaning

not showing due respect for another person; rude

Example

The impudent child talked back to the teacher.

その無礼な子供は先生に逆らった。

B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

見積もりの

Meaning

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

Example

The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.

そのプロジェクトの見積もりコストは500万ドルです。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

好色な

Meaning

showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire

Example

The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

その好色な言葉がみんなを不快にさせた。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常にいらいらした

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

彼女は繰り返しのミスの後、彼に非常にいらいらした視線を送った。

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

あいまい; 不確か

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

彼の説明は私にはあまりにもあいまいで、理解できませんでした。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。

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 /skɪt/

skit

寸劇

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

学生たちはイベントで面白い寸劇を演じました。

A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

契約

Meaning

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

Example

Agreements strengthen partnerships.

契約はパートナーシップを強化します。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主権

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主権は国家のアイデンティティにとって不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮かれたスピーチ

Meaning

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

Example

The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.

政治家のスピーチは浮かれた言葉と空っぽの約束でいっぱいだった。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い

Meaning

a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind

Example

The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.

その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。

B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化粧品

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

Example

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

彼女は肌のために新しいコスメティッククリームを買いました。

A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

野菜

Meaning

plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots

Example

We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.

健康的な食事を維持するためにもっと野菜を食べるべきです。

C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

恐れ

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Example

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

彼女は少し恐れを抱えて手紙を開けた。

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

驚嘆

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

子供たちは花火を驚嘆して見ていました。

C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

バターフィッシュ

Meaning

a small, smooth-skinned marine fish

Example

The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.

バターフィッシュはベンガル料理で人気があります。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

貴族階級

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

貴族階級はしばしば政治的決定に影響を与えた。

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。

C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

異形の

Meaning

Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.

Example

Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.

蝶々はそのライフサイクルの中で異形であり、幼虫から成虫に変化します。

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

悪魔

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

その話は、村を恐怖に陥れたデーモンについてでした。

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内面の強さ

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

コミュニティサービスは個人に内面的な強さを育む。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

好かれるようにする

Meaning

To cause someone to be loved or liked.

Example

Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.

彼女の優しさと寛大さは、彼女を地域社会に好かれるようにした。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植する

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

医師たちは患者に腎臓を移植しました。

C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困難; 厳しい状況

Meaning

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

Example

The refugees were in a desperate plight.

難民たちは絶望的な困難に直面していました。

A1 pronoun /miː/

me

私

Meaning

Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.

Example

She gave me a beautiful gift.

彼女は私に美しいプレゼントをくれました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

追い出す

Meaning

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

Example

The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.

部隊は敵を丘から追い出した。

B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

すなわち; 特に;

Meaning

that is to say; specifically; to be precise

Example

Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.

三つの都市、すなわちパリ、ロンドン、ローマが訪問されました。

A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

素晴らしい

Meaning

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Example

She gave a great performance at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。

Meaning

A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.

Example

The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

グローバル協力

Meaning

Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.

Example

Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.

グローバル協力は気候変動に対処するために必要です。

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

弱い

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

彼は自分の強いクラスメートと比較して、自分が弱いと感じていました。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

優柔不断; 決断力の欠如; 迷い

Meaning

the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do

Example

Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.

どの仕事のオファーを受けるかについての優柔不断さが、両方のチャンスを逃す原因となった。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。

C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

栄養

Meaning

Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.

Example

The soil provides nutriment to the plants.

土壌は植物に栄養を提供します。

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。

C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困難な状況に巻き込まれる

Meaning

Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.

Example

The politician was mired in scandal.

その政治家はスキャンダルに巻き込まれていた。

A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも

Meaning

in or to any place; wherever

Example

You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.

このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

最先端, 革新的, 最先端技術

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

この会社は最先端技術を開発しています。

B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に

Meaning

in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly

Example

He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.

彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

食べ物をカリカリで縮れた状態にする

Meaning

to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise

Example

The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.

ベーコンがフライパンでシズシズ音を立てながら焼け始めました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

抱きしめる

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

彼女は空港で友達を抱きしめました。

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

リーダーは責任の重みを担った。

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

養子の

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

彼女は愛情深い養子の家族で育った。

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

カタルシス的

Meaning

Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.

Example

Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.

感情について書くことはカタルシス的な体験となり得る。

C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的

Meaning

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Example

They reached an amicable agreement.

彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

ボクシング

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

彼はプロのボクシングの試合に向けて厳しく練習している。

C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

ロイヤルベンガルタイガー

Meaning

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Example

The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.

ロイヤルベンガルタイガーはスンダルバンスの象徴的な種です。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。

C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

カロンダ

Meaning

a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles

Example

Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.

カロンダは、ピクルスや保存食を作るのによく使われます。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

嘘の; 間違った

Meaning

not true; false; incorrect

Example

His statement about the incident was completely untrue.

彼の事件に関する声明は完全に嘘でした。

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不規則に動く

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

子供たちは長いハイキングで後れを取るようになった。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

アルゴリズムに基づく

Meaning

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

Example

Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.

アルゴリズミックなプロセスは人工知能システムを動かします。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt

Example

There was a sudden change in the weather.

天気に突然の変化がありました。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷子になる

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

その犬は庭から外れ、迷子になった。

B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基準

Meaning

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Example

Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.

サバ・アル・アハマド海港都市は、持続可能性の基準を設定しました。

B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

マインドセット

Meaning

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは、個人が挑戦を受け入れるのを助けます。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

無力

Meaning

Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.

Example

The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.

帝国は何世代にもわたる享楽の後、無力になった。

B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

明るく

Meaning

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Example

The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

澄んだ夜空に星が明るく輝いていた。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

くどく説明する

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

学生が理解した後、教師はその点をくどく説明しなかった。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

無関心

Meaning

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

Example

The judge remained disinterested in the case.

裁判官はその事件に無関心のままでした。

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

評価

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

正確な評価は、資源の持続可能性を決定するのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

光学的

Meaning

related to or used in seeing or sight

Example

The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.

その光学的錯覚は展示会で皆を騙した。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

谷

Meaning

a low area of land between hills or mountains

Example

The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

緑の谷は山々の間に何マイルも広がっていた。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

警戒すべき

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

若者の失業率は警戒すべきです。

C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義

Meaning

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

Example

The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。

好意; 手伝い; 親切

Meaning

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

Example

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

この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか？