A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

招待する

Meaning

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

Example

We should invite all our friends to the party.

パーティーに友達を招待するべきです。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

謎

Meaning

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Example

Life remains an enigma to many.

人生は多くの人にとって謎のままです。

C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。

C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning

A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.

Example

The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.

C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

アンサンブル, グループ

Meaning

a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater

Example

The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.

劇場のアンサンブルは素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

Example

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

古い教会は祭壇の上に彫られた十字架を展示していました。

C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静な, 無感情な

Meaning

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

Example

She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.

彼女は危機の間、冷静で恐怖やパニックを示さなかった。

C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬列

Meaning

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

Example

A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.

悲しみに沈んだ人々が葬列を引き連れて霊柩車を墓地に送った。

C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

集会

Meaning

a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose

Example

The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.

集会は説教を聞くために集まりました。

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

銀行の国有化は経済の安定を目指して行われました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

市民の

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

彼らは市民的な議論を通じて問題を解決しました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

インキュベーター

Meaning

a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop

Example

The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.

未熟児はケアのためにインキュベーターに入れられました。

A1 verb /siː/

see

見る

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

私はここから山を見ることができます。

B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指名する

Meaning

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

Example

The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.

委員会は来週、新しい会長を指名する予定です。

A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning

a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses

Example

He wore a gold chain around his neck.

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

現実的

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

彼女はプロジェクトのコストの現実的な見積もりを出した。

C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇

Meaning

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Example

Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.

地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

魚の群れ

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

私たちは海岸近くで魚の群れを見ました。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

慎重な; 注意深い; 用心深い

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Example

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中に通りを渡るときは注意してください。

B2 verb /buːst/

boost

増加させる

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

会社は売上を増加させるためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

エメラルド

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

エメラルドのネックレスは太陽の光で輝いていました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

些細なことや重要でないこと

Meaning

something of little importance or value; a small amount

Example

Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.

そんな些細なことを気にしないで; あなたの時間の価値がない。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

専門家

Meaning

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

Example

He is an expert in computer programming.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングの専門家です。

A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

忙しい

Meaning

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

Example

He is too busy to answer the phone.

彼は電話に出るのがあまりにも忙しい。

C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

ぞんざい

Meaning

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

Example

The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.

レポートはぞんざいに書かれており、間違いだらけだった。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

痛みなし

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

現代の方法は痛みのない治療を保証します。

B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

ビジネスファイナンス

Meaning

The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.

Example

Effective business finance enhances profitability.

効果的なビジネスファイナンスは利益性を高めます。

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主権の, 最高の

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

主権政府は自国の通貨を管理している。

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

くっつく

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

グルーは紙にくっつくでしょう。

C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

不適切な部分を削除する

Meaning

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

Example

The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.

編集者はその小説を子供向けに適したものにするために修正した。

C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する

Meaning

As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something

Example

The village was built near a clear brook.

その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

現象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

洪水のような現象は農業システムに影響を与える。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女主人

Meaning

a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner

Example

The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.

親切な女主人は新しいタオルを提供し、私たちにアパートを案内してくれました。

A2 noun /piːs/

peace

平和

Meaning

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

Example

They hope for peace in the region.

彼らは地域での平和を望んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

悪戯

Meaning

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

Example

The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.

ハロウィンの夜、子供たちは悪戯でいっぱいだった。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

思い出させる

Meaning

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.

Example

The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.

雨の匂いは私の村での子供時代を思い出させる。

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

塔は街の上に高くそびえていた。

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

クリームのような滑らかでリッチな質感

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

彼女はパスタにクリーミーなソースをかけた。

C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

テナガザル

Meaning

a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia

Example

The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.

ギボンは長い腕を使って木々の間を優雅に移動した。

A1 verb /feɪs/

face

直面する

Meaning

to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction

Example

She had to face many challenges in her new job.

彼女は新しい仕事で多くの課題に直面しなければならなかった。

C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地

Meaning

a military base or permanent military station

Example

The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.

兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

アンチパシー

Meaning

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.

二つの競争する企業の間に相互のアンチパシーがありました。

C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母性的; 母親に関する

Meaning

relating to a mother; motherly

Example

She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.

彼女は孤児に対して母性的なケアを示しました。

B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

寒さ; 恐れや不安の感情; リラックスする

Meaning

an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax

Example

There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.

秋が近づくにつれて、空気の中に寒さを感じた。

C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

倦怠; 疲れと非活動的

Meaning

a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity

Example

The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.

暑い天気は倦怠感を引き起こしました。

B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

軽く投げる

Meaning

To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.

Example

He tossed the keys onto the table.

彼は鍵をテーブルに投げた。

A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小さい

Meaning

Small in size, amount, or degree.

Example

He drank a little water before going to bed.

彼は寝る前に少し水を飲んだ。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡頭政治

Meaning

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Example

The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.

その国は裕福なオリガーキーによって支配され、すべての資源を支配していました。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

不注意な; 無頓着な; 不注意な; おおざっぱな;

Meaning

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

Example

His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.

彼の不注意な運転が高速道路で深刻な事故を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

フェヌグリーク

Meaning

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

Example

Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.

フェヌグリークの種は少し苦味があり、インディアン・カレーなどでよく使われます。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

邪魔する

Meaning

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

Example

I hope my request does not discommode you.

私のリクエストがあなたに不便をかけないことを願っています。

A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

責任がある; 任務を持っている; 信頼できる

Meaning

accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy

Example

Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.

親は子供たちの教育と福祉に責任があります。

C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

ずるい

Meaning

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

Example

He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.

彼はゲームに勝つためにずるい計画を思いついた。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

水恐怖症

Meaning

Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.

Example

After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.

野良犬に噛まれた後、その男は水恐怖症の治療を受けました。

C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

ステップ

Meaning

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

Example

The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.

遊牧民は自分の家畜を連れて広大なステップを渡っていた。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。

C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

簡単に説得できる

Meaning

capable of being convinced or influenced to do something

Example

She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.

彼女は新しい食べ物を試すとき、簡単に説得されました。

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

ステーキ

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

彼は野菜と一緒にグリルされたステーキを注文しました。

B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解決策

Meaning

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Example

Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.

バイオテクノロジーは環境問題に対する解決策を提供します。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

競争する

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

いくつかの会社が市場での支配を競い合っています。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。

A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

ビジネス; 事業; 商業

Meaning

work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services

Example

He started his own business after graduating from university.

彼は大学を卒業後、自分のビジネスを始めました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

風の強い

Meaning

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

Example

It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.

海辺では寒くて風の強い日でした。

C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

領主

Meaning

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

Example

The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.

騎士は彼の領主に忠誠を誓った。

C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

補佐

Meaning

a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity

Example

The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.

司教は自分の義務を手伝うために補佐を任命した。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未開の; 野蛮な;

Meaning

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

Example

The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.

探検家たちはアマゾンの雨林の奥深くで未開の部族に出会った。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪悪な; 悪党の;

Meaning

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

Example

The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.

邪悪な女王が王女に呪文をかけた。

C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

悪臭

Meaning

A very strong and unpleasant smell.

Example

The stench of garbage filled the alley.

ゴミの臭いが路地を満たした。

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

店

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

私は食料品を買うためにショップに行かなければならない。

C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

だます, 騙す

Meaning

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

Example

He cozened the old man out of his money.

彼は老人をだましてお金を取った。

C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

燻蒸

Meaning

The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.

Example

Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.

消毒は害虫の侵入を制御するための効果的な方法です。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。

C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス

Meaning

business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity

Example

He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.

彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩

Meaning

poetry; the art or composition of poems

Example

The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.

そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。

A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

言語

Meaning

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

傭兵

Meaning

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

Example

The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.

傭兵は最も高い給料を支払った人のために戦った。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

神父の職を剥奪する

Meaning

To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.

Example

The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.

腐敗した神父は調査後に職を剥奪されました。

C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

ドア枠

Meaning

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

Example

The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.

大工はドア枠の幅を慎重に測定した。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

恨む

Meaning

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

Example

She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.

彼女は上司からの絶え間ない批判をリゼントし始めました。

A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

ティーンエイジャー

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.

ティーンエイジャーは友達と一緒に過ごすのが好きです。

C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

前もって判断する

Meaning

To judge beforehand without adequate information.

Example

It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.

事実を知らずに誰かを前もって判断するのは不公平です。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

包帯

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

看護師は彼のけがをした腕に包帯を巻いた。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

識字; 教育を受けた; 良い教育を受けた

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

彼女は非常に教育を受けた人で、広範囲に読書をします。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

長い時間の

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

彼らは大学で出会った長い時間の友達です。

C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主義

Meaning

The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.

Example

The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.

作家は自分の文章にリズムを与えるために平行主義を使用しました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

Example

In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.

C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

訴訟

Meaning

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

Example

The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.

訴訟は政権を人権侵害で告発した。

C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

提携

Meaning

The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.

Example

His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.

彼の会社との提携は10年間続いた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

エロティック

Meaning

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Example

The novel contained several erotic scenes.

その小説にはいくつかのエロティックなシーンが含まれていました。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

静けさ

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

彼女は都市で何年も過ごした後、田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

あいまいな言葉の使用

Meaning

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

Example

The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.

政治家のあいまいな言葉は、明確な答えを求めていた有権者を失望させた。

A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

病気; 不調; 健康状態が悪い

Meaning

sick; unwell; in poor health

Example

He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.

彼は気分が悪く、仕事を休んで家にいることに決めました。

C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

公布する

Meaning

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

Example

The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.

政府はデータプライバシーに関する新しい規則を公布しました。

C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

哀愁を帯びた、または響く音

Meaning

having a loud, mournful sound; resonant

Example

The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.

教会の鐘の哀愁を帯びた音が村中に響いた。

C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

実行する

Meaning

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

Example

The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.

マネージャーは効率を向上させるために変更を実行しました。

B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

選択

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example

The selection process is based on merit.

選考プロセスは実力に基づいています。

B1 noun /mæs/

mass

質量

Meaning

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

Example

A huge mass of people gathered in the square.

広場に大勢の人々が集まりました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不適切なタイミングで

Meaning

happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature

Example

His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.

彼の不適切なタイミングでの死は30歳でみんなを驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

興奮した

Meaning

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

Example

She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.

彼女はマラソンを終えた後、とても興奮していた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

相互利益のために他の人と物を交換する行為

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

Example

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

ビジネス関係は相互利益に依存しています。

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

Example

She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.

彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

割り当て

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

教育のための予算の割り当ては増加しなければならない。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。

B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

資源

Meaning

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.

Example

The region was rich in herbal resources.

その地域は薬草の資源が豊富でした。

B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

実行、遂行

Meaning

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

Example

The success of a project depends on its proper execution.

プロジェクトの成功はその適切な実行に依存します。

C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

サージェント・メイジャー

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

サージェント・メイジャーはパレード前に部隊を点検しました。

C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

影響力のある

Meaning

Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).

Example

The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.

影響力のある話者は、観客全体を魅了しました。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

施設はよく管理されていました。

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

苛立たせる

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

彼の絶え間ない干渉は本当に私を苛立たせます。

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。