C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

Example

She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

結論が出ていない

Meaning

Not leading to a definite result or decision.

Example

The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.

証拠の不足により、調査は結論が出ていないままでした。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

マニア; 極端な熱狂

Meaning

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm

Example

She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.

彼女は世界中から古いポストカードを集めることに夢中でした。

C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

アサフェティダ

Meaning

a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking

Example

A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.

アサフェティダを少し加えると、レンズ豆カレーに独特の風味が加わります。

C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

冗談, いたずら

Meaning

A practical joke or humorous remark.

Example

He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.

彼は友達と無害な冗談を楽しんだ。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

フラックス

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

フラックスは、リネン生地を作るために頻繁に使用されます。

B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

勇敢に

Meaning

in a way that shows courage and determination

Example

The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.

消防士は勇敢に燃えている建物に入った。

C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

髑髏

Meaning

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

Example

The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.

海賊の旗には恐ろしい髑髏の印がありました。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。

C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

中傷する

Meaning

To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.

Example

He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.

彼は、彼らが彼の評判を中傷したことに気づいたとき、怒っていました。

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。

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

頭突きする

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

ヤギはフェンスにぶつかった。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化

Meaning

The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.

Example

The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.

貿易政策の自由化が外国からの投資を引き寄せました。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。

C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

議会の

Meaning

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

Example

The bill received strong congressional support.

その法案は強力な議会の支持を得た。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い

Meaning

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

Example

The old books had a musty odor.

古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。

B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

噴火する

Meaning

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Example

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

火山は何世紀もの間沈黙していた後、エラプトしました。

B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

許可する

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible

Example

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

先生は試験中に学生に計算機の使用を許可しています。

C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚な

Meaning

childishly silly or immature

Example

His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.

彼の幼稚な冗談は観客をうんざりさせた。

C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

再生

Meaning

An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example

The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.

都市はパンデミック後、観光業の再生を見ました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ひどい

Meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Example

The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

その会社はひどい安全違反で罰金を科されました。

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破壊工作員

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

破壊工作員は爆弾を設置する前に逮捕されました。

A2 noun fɔːrs

force

力

Meaning

A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.

Example

Strong nuclear force binds particles.

強い核力が粒子を結びつける。

B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲しそうに

Meaning

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

Example

She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.

彼女は電車が出発するとき、悲しそうに手を振った。

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

キャンパス

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

大学のキャンパスは秋学期中に学生でいっぱいです。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

無価値

Meaning

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

Example

The old broken phone was considered valueless.

壊れた古い電話は無価値だと見なされました。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり

Meaning

A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.

Example

Negotiations ended in a stalemate.

交渉は行き詰まりました。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

予期された

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

失業率はさらに低下すると予想されています。

C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子

Meaning

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

Example

The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.

先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。

C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

軽いオペラ

Meaning

a short opera with light and humorous themes

Example

The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.

劇場はギルバートとサリヴァンの有名な軽いオペラを上演しました。

C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

価値に基づく教育

Meaning

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

Example

Value-based education shapes moral character.

価値に基づく教育は道徳的な性格を形成します。

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

頂上

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

ハイカーたちは日の出時に山頂に到達しました。

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。

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。

A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石

Meaning

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

Example

He threw a stone into the lake.

彼は湖に石を投げました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

始まり

Meaning

the beginning or initial stage of something

Example

The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.

資金提供が承認された時、プロジェクトはまだその始まりの段階にありました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

利益がある

Meaning

Financially rewarding or profitable.

Example

He chose a remunerative career in medicine.

彼は医学の中で利益のあるキャリアを選びました。

C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

Example

The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.

隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。

A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

活動; 行動; タスク

Meaning

something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim

Example

Physical activity is important for good health.

健康のために身体的な活動が重要です。

B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品

Meaning

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.

ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。

C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水

Meaning

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

Example

The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.

オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。

C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

緩和

Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Example

Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.

気候変動の緩和には共同の努力が必要です。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者

Meaning

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

Example

The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.

その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。

C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ

Meaning

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

Example

The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.

執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 探求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。

C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす

Meaning

To satisfy fully or to excess.

Example

The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.

長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

ひび

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

ヤギは岩のひびに消えました。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。

C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

花火技術

Meaning

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

Example

The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.

街は大晦日に盛大な花火技術のショーを祝いました。

C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

年表作成者

Meaning

A person who writes annals or records events year by year.

Example

The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.

アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する

Meaning

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

Example

The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.

キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。

C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修

Meaning

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

Example

The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.

会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。

C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

怒って見る

Meaning

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

Example

He glowered at his rival across the room.

彼は部屋の向こう側でライバルを怒った顔で見つめた。

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。

C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

もろい

Meaning

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

Example

The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.

古いレンガの壁はもろく、触れると壊れました。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。

A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

屋内で

Meaning

inside a building; within an enclosed space

Example

Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.

雨のため、みんな屋内で過ごしました。

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

空港

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

私たちはフライトの2時間前に空港に到着しました。

C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

周縁化

Meaning

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

Example

Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.

経済政策は貧困層の周縁化に対処すべきです。

C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価

Meaning

An estimation of the worth of something.

Example

The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.

その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。

C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

感染性

Meaning

able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another

Example

COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.

COVID-19 は非常に感染しやすい病気です。

C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒廃した

Meaning

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

Example

The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.

荒廃した地域はほとんどの住民によって放棄されました。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

リボン

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

彼女は赤いリボンで髪を結びました。

C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

ちょっとした知識

Meaning

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

Example

He has a smattering of Spanish.

彼はスペイン語についてちょっとした知識を持っている。

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

マス

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

レインボートラウトはスポーツフィッシングの中で人気があります。

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。

C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口語

Meaning

Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.

Example

His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.

彼の口語表現はスピーチをより身近なものにしました。

B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

送信する

Meaning

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

Example

The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.

アンテナは長距離にわたって信号を送信することができます。

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。

C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

光測定学

Meaning

the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes

Example

Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.

フォトメトリーは効率的な照明システムの設計に役立ちます。

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

偽り

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

彼は会話に興味があるふりをしなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解決の

Meaning

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

Example

The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.

その問題は何度も会議をしたにもかかわらず未解決のままだ。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工場は大気中に煙を排出します。

C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 創世

Meaning

The origin or mode of formation of something.

Example

The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.

インターネットの起源は世界を永遠に変えました。

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

小売

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

この会社は衣類とアクセサリーの小売を専門としています。

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混ぜる

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

彼女は慎重に材料を混ぜます。

B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

関係; 親戚

Meaning

the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member

Example

They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.

彼らは長年続く強力なビジネス関係を持っています。

C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク

Meaning

a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine

Example

The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.

その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。

C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穴を開ける

Meaning

to make a hole or holes through something

Example

The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.

その機械は紙を簡単に引き裂くために穴を開けることができます。

C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

80歳代の人

Meaning

A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.

Example

The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.

そのオクトジェネリアンは毎朝健康を維持するためにジョギングをしています。

B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

実り多い; 有益な; 成功した;

Meaning

productive; beneficial; successful;

Example

Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.

私たちの議論は非常に実り多く、新しいアイデアをたくさん生み出しました。

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。

B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

うたた寝

Meaning

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Example

He dozed off while reading the book.

彼は本を読みながらうたた寝をした。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由は自己表現を促進します。

C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

活用する

Meaning

to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number

Example

Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.

学生は「to be」動詞を活用するよう求められます。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

反抗

Meaning

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

Example

The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.

その兵士はミッション中の反抗で罰せられました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

譲渡不可能

Meaning

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

Example

Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.

言論の自由は譲渡不可能な権利です。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不安定さ

Meaning

The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.

Example

The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.

天候の不安定さが計画を難しくします。

B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

エピソード

Meaning

An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.

Example

The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.

そのドラマの最後のエピソードは何百万もの人々によって観られました。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

報告

Meaning

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.

Example

The report highlights critical issues.

報告は重要な問題を浮き彫りにします。

C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

示唆する

Meaning

to be a sign or indication of something

Example

Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.

暗い雲は迫り来る嵐を示唆している。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。

C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

微小な量

Meaning

An extremely small amount.

Example

He did not show an iota of fear.

彼は恐怖の一片も見せませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

リベラリスト

Meaning

a person who supports liberal ideas and principles

Example

He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.

彼は人権を擁護することで知られるリベラリストです。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

隣接する

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

ホテルはショッピングモールの隣にあります。

C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄

Meaning

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

Example

The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.

スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

震える

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地震の間、地面が震え始めた。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

真実に似ている

Meaning

appearing to be true or real

Example

The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.

その話は真実に似ているように思えたが、完全に架空のものだった。

C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

根本的な理由

Meaning

the underlying reason or explanation for something

Example

The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.

彼の決断の背後にある理由は明確に説明されました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

修復不可能

Meaning

Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.

Example

The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.

古代の写本への損傷は修復不可能でした。

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的

Meaning

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.

Example

The design was flashy but meretricious.

デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

無価値な; 計り知れない価値がある

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

彼女の祖母の古代の宝石は絶対に無価値だ。

C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

格差

Meaning

A great difference or inequality.

Example

Disparity between countries must be reduced.

国々の間の格差は減少するべきです。

C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外皮

Meaning

the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds

Example

The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.

料理の前にトウモロコシの外皮が剥がされました。