C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

不節制な

Meaning

Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.

Example

The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.

政治家の不節制な発言は論争を引き起こした。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

喜び; 楽しみ

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

子供たちの笑い声は彼女の心を純粋な喜びで満たしました。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

ただ

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

Example

She was merely trying to help.

彼女はただ助けようとしていました。

C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

干潮

Meaning

the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling

Example

During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.

干潮時には、ビーチでさらに遠くに歩けました。

C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

筆名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンスの筆名でした。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。

A1 noun /praɪs/

price

価格

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

車の価格は最近上がりました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン

Meaning

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

投票を求める

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

彼らは投票のために近隣を回るでしょう。

C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

Meaning

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

Example

The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

再活性化する

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新しい政策は経済を再活性化することを目的としています。

C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

頑固

Meaning

Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Example

His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.

彼の頑固さは交渉を難しくしました。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる

Meaning

to be the hidden cause or basis of something

Example

Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.

強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。

C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐

Meaning

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Example

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

十角形

Meaning

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

Example

The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.

数学の先生は黒板に完璧な十角形を描きました。

C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

力、効果、または興奮を減少または抑制するもの

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Example

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

旅行のキャンセルは彼らの熱意をそぐことになった。

B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

Meaning

to produce or create something

Example

The machine generates electricity.

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。

C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定

Meaning

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

Example

The company must comply with all statutory regulations.

会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支払う

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

私は時間通りに請求書を支払わなければなりません。

C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人

Meaning

a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act

Example

The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.

遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。

C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

脱感作

Meaning

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

Example

Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.

継続的な暴力の露出は人々を鈍感にする可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝

Meaning

A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.

Example

He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.

彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。

C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す

Meaning

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

Example

He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.

彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。

A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

接続

Meaning

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

Example

There is a strong connection between exercise and health.

運動と健康の間に強い接続があります。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める

Meaning

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Example

The long illness debilitated his strength.

長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。

C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

ガラスに変える

Meaning

to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat

Example

Sand can vitrify under intense heat.

砂は強い熱でガラスに変わることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼儀; 優雅;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

彼は高齢者のためにドアを開けたまま、非常に礼儀正しさを示しました。

B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

遅延

Meaning

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

Example

The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.

アルテミスミッションは技術的な課題のため遅延しました。

B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に

Meaning

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Example

This gift was specially made for you.

このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。

A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

ワシ

Meaning

large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛んだ。

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

金庫; 保護

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

彼は重要な書類をオフィスの金庫に保管していました。

B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

境界

Meaning

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

Example

The river marks the boundary.

川が境界を示します。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦

Meaning

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

Example

The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.

農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。

B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

アルコール依存症

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

彼のアルコール依存症は、彼の健康と家庭生活に影響を与えた。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。

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。

C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑

Meaning

Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.

Example

The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.

その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地獄の

Meaning

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

Example

The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.

労働者たちは建設現場からの地獄のような騒音について文句を言った。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

目覚めさせる

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大きな音が目覚めさせ、近所全体を起こした。

C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

大隊

Meaning

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

Example

The battalion was deployed to the front line.

その大隊は前線に展開されました。

A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Meaning

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

Example

The washing machine broke down and needs repair.

C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

Example

The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

不十分さ

Meaning

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

Example

She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.

十分な資格があるにもかかわらず、彼女は職場で不十分さを感じていた。

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる；物質や活力が欠けている

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者

Meaning

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Example

Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.

多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。

C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷ミス

Meaning

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

Example

There was a typographical error in the book.

本に印刷ミスがありました。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる

Meaning

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

Example

She was mortified when she tripped on stage.

彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

裸にする

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

違法な伐採によって森は木々を裸にされた。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。

C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象の鼻

Meaning

The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.

Example

The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.

ゾウは食べ物を取るためにその象の鼻を使った。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海軍

Meaning

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

Example

The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.

海軍は敵の攻撃から国の海岸線を守った

C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ

Meaning

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

Example

Smoke billowed from the burning building.

煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。

C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要

Meaning

of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences

Example

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.

平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

メドレー

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

バンドは人気のある曲のメドレーを演奏しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

アクセスできない

Meaning

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

Example

The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.

その遠隔地の村は雨季にはほとんどアクセスできません。

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

彼は鋭い鼻を持っており、遠くから物の匂いを嗅ぐことができる。

B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

アクセス

Meaning

the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place

Example

Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.

学生は24時間いつでも図書館にアクセスできます。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

再創造する

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

チームはバックアップから失われたデータセットを再作成しました。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

Example

The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.

A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

テレビ

Meaning

a device used to receive television broadcasts

Example

I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.

毎晩、テレビでお気に入りの番組を見ています。

C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

狂喜, 恍惚

Meaning

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

Example

She listened to the music in rapture.

彼女は音楽に没頭して、狂喜していました。

C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

金庫 / 飛び越える

Meaning

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

Example

The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.

銀行は金の延べ棒を安全な金庫に保管していました。

A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

メッセージ

Meaning

A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another

Example

I received your message and will reply soon.

私はあなたのメッセージを受け取り、すぐに返信します。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

トレーナー

Meaning

a person who teaches skills or gives training

Example

The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.

フィットネストレーナーは私の姿勢を改善するのを手伝ってくれました。

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

ヌード

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

アーティストはヌードモデルを描きました。

A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

サッカー

Meaning

a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal

Example

He loves to play soccer with his friends.

彼は友達とサッカーをするのが好きです。

C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

内面的に

Meaning

In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.

Example

She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.

彼女は外見では微笑んだが、内心では心配していた。

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

歴史学者

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

歴史学者は古代文明について講義を行いました。

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

ショッピング

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

彼女は午後に服を買うためにショッピングをして過ごしました。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

バール

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

彼は古い釘を取り除くためにクローバーを使いました。

C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

Example

The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

応急処置

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

反証

Meaning

The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.

Example

Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.

彼女のエッセイは反対の理論に対する強い反証でした。

C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

控訴に関連する

Meaning

relating to appeals in a court of law

Example

The case was taken to an appellate court.

その事件は控訴裁判所に持ち込まれました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

manumission

奴隷解放

Meaning

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

Example

The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.

奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。

B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛皮

Meaning

thick hair covering the body of animals

Example

The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.

猫の毛は触ると柔らかく温かかった。

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

亀

Meaning

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

Example

The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.

カメは砂浜をゆっくり横切った。

C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた

Meaning

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

Example

The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.

その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

クッション / 詰め物

Meaning

soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space

Example

The chair had extra padding for comfort.

椅子には快適さのために余分なパディングがありました。

A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

満杯

Meaning

Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.

Example

The glass is full of water.

グラスは水で満杯です。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。

C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残虐に扱う

Meaning

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

Example

The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.

その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。

C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致の

Meaning

showing a difference or inconsistency

Example

The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.

目撃者たちは事件について食い違った証言をしました。

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。

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描く

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

その小説は田舎での生活の生き生きとした絵を描いています。

C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

オアシス

Meaning

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge

Example

The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.

旅行者たちは砂漠で数日後にオアシスを見つけました。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

遊び好きな; 陽気な; 元気な

Meaning

joyful; playful; merry; cheerful

Example

The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.

遊び好きな子供たちは公園で笑い、遊んでいました。

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

ガソリン

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

今月のガソリン価格は大幅に上昇しました。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

エージェンシー; 代理店のオフィス

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

彼女はダウンタウンの旅行代理店で働いています。

C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

Example

The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

容赦ない

Meaning

Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.

Example

The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.

批評家は彼の演劇レビューで容赦なかった。

C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

ばか

Meaning

A stupid or slow-witted person.

Example

Only a dolt would believe such a story.

そんな話を信じるのはばかだけだ。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

分離可能な

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

この二つの問題は分離可能であり、独立して議論されるべきです。

C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

やわらかな風

Meaning

A soft gentle breeze.

Example

A warm zephyr blew through the valley.

温かいやわらかな風が谷を吹き抜けました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

強調された; 強い; 力強く表現された

Meaning

forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction

Example

She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して強調された'ノー'を言いました。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。

B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example

The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.

音楽の授業で、子どもたちは色とりどりの木琴を演奏するのを楽しんだ。

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

不可解な

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学者はその結果を謎めいたと感じた。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

象徴的な

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

"それは最良の時代だった…"というセリフは象徴的です。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。