C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

無礼な

Meaning

Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.

Example

It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.

彼らを公然と批判するのは無礼だろう。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

予想外の; 驚くべき

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

予想外のニュースは、皆を言葉を失わせた。

B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

チェンジマネジメント

Meaning

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

Example

Change management ensures smooth transitions.

チェンジマネジメントはスムーズな移行を保証します。

C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

有害な

Meaning

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Example

The factory released noxious fumes into the air.

工場は空気中に有害な煙を放出した。

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

アドバイザリー

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

委員会は取締役会にアドバイザリーの役割を果たしています。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

伝送, 送信

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。

C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

無情な; 冷酷な; 非情な

Meaning

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened

Example

He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.

彼は他人の感情を無視して冷酷に振る舞った。

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

貧困

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor.

Example

The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.

その国は19世紀に増大する貧困と戦っていました。

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。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

何でも

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

プロジェクトについて何でも聞いてください。

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。

C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

マネージャーは新しいオフィス用品のためのレクイジションを提出しました。

C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

Example

Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)

Meaning

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

Example

The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.

詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。

C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱的な

Meaning

Expressing strong criticism or scorn.

Example

He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.

彼は対戦相手に対して侮辱的な発言をしました。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩

Meaning

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Example

The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.

その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。

C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す

Meaning

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

Example

Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.

隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。

A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死んだ

Meaning

No longer alive; the end of life.

Example

The old tree is completely dead.

その古い木は完全に死んでいる。

C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

豊富にある

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example

Opportunities abound in the field of technology.

テクノロジーの分野では機会が豊富にあります。

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

召喚状

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

証人は来週法廷に出廷するための召喚状を受け取った。

C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい

Meaning

very small in size or amount; existing in name only

Example

He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.

彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

ツバメ

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

ツバメは橋の下に巣を作りました。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。

C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

幸せ

Meaning

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

Example

The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.

賞を受け取った時、彼女は喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

不信

Meaning

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

Example

She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.

彼女はその奇妙な話を聞いた後、不信のまなざしで彼を見つめた。

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

四角形

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

テーブルは四角い形をしています。

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

羽ばたく / 震える

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

蝶が日光の中で羽ばたき始めた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

非アクティブ

Meaning

not active; not working; dormant; idle

Example

The volcano has been inactive for over a century.

この火山は1世紀以上も活動していない。

C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning

a city or town that has its own local government

Example

The municipality is planning to build a new library.

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

オレンジ色

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

オレンジ色の夕日は空を素晴らしく彩った。

C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な

Meaning

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

Example

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.

放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。

C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳

Meaning

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

Example

The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.

その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。

C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

Example

The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

魂 / 心

Meaning

the human soul, mind, or spirit

Example

The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.

その小説は人間の精神の深層を探求します。

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

ゼブラ

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

ゼブラはアフリカのサバンナを群れと一緒に走っていた。

A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

素敵な; 魅力的な; 見事な

Meaning

beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive

Example

What a lovely day for a picnic!

ピクニックにぴったりの素晴らしい日ですね！

B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容認する

Meaning

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

Example

I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.

私はクラスでそのような失礼な行動を容認できません。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

エピサイクロイド

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle

Example

The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.

数学者はエピサイクロイドの描き方を示しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会

Meaning

A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.

Example

A 65-member committee was formed.

65人の委員会が結成されました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

風変わりな; 奇妙な

Meaning

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Example

The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.

アーティストは子供たちを喜ばせる奇抜な彫刻を作りました。

B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包み

Meaning

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material

Example

She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.

彼女は外出前に温かいラッパーを着ました。

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。

B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

リーグ

Meaning

An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).

Example

Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.

いくつかのクラブがスポーツマンシップを促進するためにリーグを結成した。

C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食料

Meaning

Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.

Example

The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.

旅行者たちは長い旅のために十分な食料を詰め込みました。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。

C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

バラスト

Meaning

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

Example

The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.

嵐の中で船が安定を保つためにバラストが積まれていました。

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

強化された

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

強化された戦略は結果を改善します。

C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

台無しにする

Meaning

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

Example

The celebration was marred by bad weather.

お祝いは悪天候で台無しになりました。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

フェミニスト

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

途切れのない; 終わりのない

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

途切れのない雨は三日間続いた。

A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ

Meaning

In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location

Example

Where did you put my keys?

私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

説教する

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧師は許しと親切について説教しました。

C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面

Meaning

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Example

The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.

ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な

Meaning

lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity

Example

The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.

独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

無形の

Meaning

Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.

Example

Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.

信頼は関係において無形の特質です。

C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

再参加する

Meaning

to join again or return to a group, place, or activity

Example

After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.

短い休憩後、彼女はチームに再参加することに決めました。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える

Meaning

to cease to be visible; to vanish

Example

The magician made the rabbit disappear.

マジシャンはウサギを消した。

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

落ちる

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

秋に葉が木から落ちる。

C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物

Meaning

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

Example

Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.

数人の外国の重要人物が国の晩餐会に出席しました。

A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

役立つ; 有益な

Meaning

giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial

Example

She was very helpful in organizing the event.

彼女はイベントの準備に非常に役立ちました。

A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

それら

Meaning

used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought

Example

Those are the shoes I want.

それらは私が欲しい靴です。

C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

ファイル

Meaning

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

Example

The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠のドシエを裁判所に提出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 広大な

Meaning

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

Example

Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.

天文学者たちは宇宙を理解するためにコズミック現象を研究しています。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

協調した

Meaning

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

Example

The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.

労働者たちは状況改善のために協調した努力をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐食性の、鋭い皮肉な

Meaning

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

Example

Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.

彼女の鋭い皮肉な発言は彼の感情を傷つけた。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

些細な

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

彼は最も些細なことに腹を立てることがよくあります。

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 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す

Meaning

to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact

Example

The scandal overshadowed his achievements.

スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。

A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

参加する

Meaning

to connect or combine; to become a member of something

Example

Would you like to join our team for the project?

プロジェクトのために私たちのチームに参加しますか？

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ネックレス

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスをしていました。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芳香のある

Meaning

having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one

Example

The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.

庭は芳香のある花でいっぱいでした。

C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な

Meaning

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

Example

His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.

彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。

C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

地方的な

Meaning

Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

Example

Bengali was not just a provincial language.

ベンガル語は単なる地方の言語ではなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

生殖器に関連する

Meaning

relating to the reproductive organs

Example

The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.

医師は生殖器の衛生の重要性を説明しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。

C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命的に

Meaning

in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically

Example

The accident fatally injured two passengers.

事故は二人の乗客を致命的に負傷させた。

C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

Example

He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.

C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める

Meaning

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

Example

The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.

やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。

A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

アドバイス

Meaning

Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Example

Experts provide advice for better air quality.

専門家は空気の質を向上させるためのアドバイスを提供します。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

再会する

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

その家族は何年も後に再会しました。

A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

あなたの

Meaning

used to indicate possession or association

Example

Your book is on the table.

あなたの本はテーブルの上にあります。

C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

機密に

Meaning

in a confidential manner; secretly; privately

Example

The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.

その情報は2人のマネージャーの間で機密に共有されました。

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

ラケット / 騒音

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

彼は試合のために新しいテニスラケットを買った。

A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

残酷

Meaning

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Example

It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.

負傷した男の子を笑うのは残酷だった。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

親切な; 誠実な; 心からの

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

彼女は玄関で私たちに親切な歓迎をしてくれました。

C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

完全な幸せ; 大きな喜び

Meaning

perfect happiness; great joy

Example

She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.

彼女は美しい夕日を見ながら純粋な幸せを感じました。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。

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 /wɜːrθ/

Worth

価値; 価格;

Meaning

the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued

Example

The painting is worth thousands of dollars.

その絵画は数千ドルの価値があります。

C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

強い性的欲求；何かへの情熱的な欲望

Meaning

very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something

Example

His lust for power corrupted him completely.

彼の権力への欲望は彼を完全に腐敗させた。

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

鉱物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

カルシウムは強い骨のための重要な鉱物です。

C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

オキシモロン

Meaning

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

Example

The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.

「耳をつんざくような静けさ」というフレーズは、典型的なオキシモロンです。

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。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

Example

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密な

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森はとても密で、ほとんど太陽の光が地面に届かなかった。

C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正な金

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

Example

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

腐敗した公務員は不正な金でしか動機づけられなかった。

C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

プロバイオティクス

Meaning

Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.

Example

Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.

プロバイオティクスは消化を改善し、腸の健康を促進します。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。

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。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

伝統的な信念やシステムに反する根本的な変化をもたらす能力がある

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

リーダーはラディカルな経済改革を提案しました。

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。

C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

同等

Meaning

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

Example

His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

彼の話さないことは罪を認めることと同等だった。

B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

生の; 処理されていない; 自然な状態で; 未熟な

Meaning

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Example

The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.

シェフはサラダに生野菜を使うのが好きです。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

カリキュラム

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校は、デジタルリテラシーのコースをもっと含めるためにカリキュラムを更新しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な

Meaning

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

Example

He became maudlin after a few drinks.

彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。

C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

エスクワイア

Meaning

A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.

Example

John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.

ジョン・スミス、エスクワイア、は法廷でクライアントを代表する予定です。

C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳

Meaning

The act or sport of swimming.

Example

She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.

彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。

A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.

Example

International standards improve competitiveness.

国際基準は競争力を高めます。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮大な

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

宇宙船の発射は壮観なイベントでした。

C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

根拠のない; 事実無根の; 無根拠の

Meaning

without foundation; groundless; unfounded

Example

The accusations against him were completely baseless.

彼に対する告発は完全に根拠のないものでした。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。