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 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

耐える / 抵抗する

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

この建物は強い地震に耐えることができます。

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

海賊

Meaning

A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.

Example

The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.

海賊は沿岸の商船を襲った。

C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

誤りを犯しやすい

Meaning

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Even experts are fallible and can make errors.

専門家でさえ、誤りを犯し、エラーをすることがあります。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

延期する

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会議は来週に延期されました。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。

C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

ディスレクシア

Meaning

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

Example

The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.

先生はディスレクシアの学生を助けるために特別な方法を使いました。

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成人; 大人

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

このエリアに入ることが許されているのは大人だけです。

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

誓約; 約束; 保証;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

彼はチャリティーにお金を寄付する誓約をした。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。

C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず

Meaning

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

Example

There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.

洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

コーティング

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保護用コーティングは錆の発生を防ぎます。

C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する

Meaning

to organize or prepare people or resources for action

Example

The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.

リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。

C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

捜索令状

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Example

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

警察は建物に入る前に捜索令状を取得しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵

Meaning

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

Example

The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.

その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。

C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

Example

The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.

容疑者は今朝、裁判官の前で起訴されました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

過激な愛国主義

Meaning

extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy

Example

The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.

その政治家の演説はジンゴイズムに満ちていました。

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

ハーブ

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

バジルはイタリア料理で人気のあるハーブです。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

心配な; 面倒な

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生の成績が落ちていることは、親にとって心配でした。

C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

Example

The store specializes in wedding apparel.

その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。

B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学

Meaning

The scientific study of living organisms.

Example

Biology explains how plants and animals function.

生物学は植物や動物がどのように機能するかを説明します。

B1 noun

Kindness

親切; 優しさ; 思いやり

C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂

Meaning

An upward slope or incline on the ground.

Example

The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.

登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。

C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨な

Meaning

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable

Example

He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.

彼は試合に負けたとき、悲惨な顔をして僕を見た。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

放つ

Meaning

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

Example

He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.

彼は公共の場で話すとき、自信を放っています。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。

C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

散発的

Meaning

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.

Example

The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.

その地域は1週間にわたって散発的な雨が降りました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。

C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束縛する、制限する

Meaning

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

Example

The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.

厳しいルールは学生の創造性を制限した。

B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子

Meaning

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

Example

The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.

病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

彼女は文学界でよく知られた人物です。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

エピグラム

Meaning

A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.

Example

Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.

オスカー・ワイルドは鋭いエピグラムで有名でした。

C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事

Meaning

A meal or the food eaten during a meal.

Example

They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.

彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。

C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

ワークショップ

Meaning

a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities

Example

The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.

このワークショップは、若い専門職の技術スキル向上に焦点を当てました。

A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

運動する

Meaning

to do physical activity; to use or practice

Example

I exercise at the gym three times a week.

私は週に3回ジムで運動をします。

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

うるさい

Meaning

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

Example

The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はとてもいらいらした。

C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

筋肉質な

Meaning

Physically strong and muscular.

Example

The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.

その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

悪化する

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

教育の不足は貧困のレベルを悪化させる可能性がある。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

暗殺

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

大統領の暗殺は国全体を驚かせた。

C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

ヴィオラ

Meaning

A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.

Example

She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.

彼女は学校のオーケストラでヴィオラを演奏することを選びました。

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

禁欲的

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

彼は山の中で禁欲的な生活を送り、世俗的な快適さから遠ざかっていた。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

生物分類における主要なカテゴリー、クラスの上、王国の下

Meaning

a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom

Example

Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.

人間は脊索動物門に属しています。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する

Meaning

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

Example

He tried to disengage from the heated argument.

彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。

C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

意見の相違

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化粧

Meaning

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

Example

She applied makeup before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に化粧をした。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。

A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

ツアーする

Meaning

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

Example

The band will tour several cities this summer.

バンドはこの夏、いくつかの都市でツアーを行います。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。

A2 noun /tiːm/

team

チーム

Meaning

a group of people working together towards a common goal

Example

Our team won the match after a great effort.

私たちのチームは素晴らしい努力の後に試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

素晴らしい

Meaning

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

Example

She gave a great performance at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金または銀のバルク

Meaning

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

Example

The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.

銀行は金の塊を金庫に保管しています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

優柔不断な

Meaning

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

Example

She was indecisive about which university to attend.

彼女はどの大学に入学すべきか決めかねていた。

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

広げる

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

彼らは来年、道路を広げる予定です。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不正直な; 詐欺的な; ごまかしの

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

その不正直な販売員は、壊れた車を売ろうとした。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

無害な; 無実の; 安全な

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

映画製作者

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

映画製作者は最新のドキュメンタリーで賞を受賞しました。

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

新聞

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

私は毎朝新聞を読みます。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的な、時間的な

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

僧侶は彼の世俗的な所有物を放棄して、簡素な生活を送りました。

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

スパンコール

Meaning

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

Example

Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.

彼女のドレスは銀色のスパンコールで覆われていて、光の中でキラキラ光っていた。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの

Meaning

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

Example

The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.

マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

前もって存在する

Meaning

to exist beforehand or before something else

Example

These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.

これらの習慣は、現代技術の到来前に存在していました。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。

C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

高齢者社会

Meaning

A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population

Example

A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.

高齢者社会には、専門的な医療システムが必要です。

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

練乳

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

レシピにはデザートをよりクリーミーにするためにコンデンスミルク缶が必要です。

C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信託の

Meaning

Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.

Example

Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.

銀行は顧客に対して信託義務を負っています。

C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

反逆的

Meaning

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

Example

The general was accused of treasonable conduct.

将軍は反逆的な行為で告発されました。

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図

Meaning

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

Example

Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.

彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者

Meaning

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

Example

He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.

彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力は物体を地球の表面に引き寄せます。

C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

略奪者

Meaning

A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.

Example

The despoilers left the city in ruins.

略奪者たちは街を廃墟にした。

A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知

Meaning

attention to something; a written or printed announcement

Example

The notice on the board announced the school closure.

掲示板の通知が学校の閉鎖を発表しました。

C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

豊富

Meaning

an abundance or large quantity of something

Example

Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.

春は谷に野生の花の豊富さをもたらした。

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。

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

リマインダー

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

彼は母親の誕生日に電話するためにリマインダーを設定しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根付いている

Meaning

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

Example

Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.

腐敗はシステムに深く根付いています。

C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

おかゆ

Meaning

a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water

Example

The sick patient could only eat gruel.

病気の患者はお粥しか食べられなかった。

B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人；新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

単調

Meaning

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

Example

She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

彼女はオフィスライフの単調な日常に疲れました。

C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

無断で学校を休む生徒; 責任を回避する人

Meaning

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

Example

The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.

校長は、子供が学校をさぼっているのを見つけたとき、親に電話をかけました。

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

発生

Meaning

a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence

Example

The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.

インフルエンザの流行は学校の多くの生徒に影響を与えた。

C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

メディア支配

Meaning

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

Example

The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.

インターネットは世界的にメディア支配を強化した。

C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

肉体的, 物質的

Meaning

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

Example

Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.

幽霊はしばしば肉体的な形がないと説明されます。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜

Meaning

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

Example

Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.

苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。

B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑い

Meaning

the act or sound of laughing

Example

The room was filled with laughter.

部屋は笑いで満ちていた。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Meaning

Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.

Example

The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

木屑

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。

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。

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

ダークブルー

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにダークブルーのドレスを着て行った。

C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

血縁関係の

Meaning

Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.

Example

The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.

二つの家族は彼らの祖父母を通じて血縁関係にあった。

C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

陽イオン交換

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

土壌の陽イオン交換容量は植物の成長に影響を与える。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす

Meaning

To distract from the main subject or activity.

Example

She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.

彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。

C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある

Meaning

Deserved or earned something.

Example

Her dedication merited recognition from the community.

彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

不敬

Meaning

lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters

Example

His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.

彼の不敬は、彼が彼らの神聖な儀式を嘲笑したとき、宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

説教台

Meaning

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Example

The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.

牧師は説教台の前に立って、会衆に向かって話した。

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

プロジェクト

Meaning

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example

These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.

これらのプロジェクトは技術革新を目指しています。

C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

だます

Meaning

To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.

Example

The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.

詐欺師は高齢者の貯金をだまし取ろうとした。

C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する

Meaning

to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt

Example

The factory waste befouled the river.

工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。

C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

国民投票

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について決定するために国民投票を実施しました。

C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

ふるい

Meaning

a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting

Example

She used a sieve to strain the pasta.

彼女はパスタをこすためにふるいを使いました。

C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

発泡

Meaning

The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.

Example

Her effervescence made her the life of the party.

彼女の発泡はパーティーの生命となった。

C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

没収する

Meaning

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

Example

The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.

新しい法律は多くの農民から土地を奪うと脅迫していました。

A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

忘却, 破壊, 消失

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

彼の名前は時と共に忘却の中に消えた。

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

会社は窃盗を防ぐために監視カメラを設置した。

B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

スズメ

Meaning

small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns

Example

The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.

スズメは木の枝から楽しそうにさえずっていました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

悪天候

Meaning

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

Example

The match was canceled due to inclement weather.

試合は悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

アルプスを越えて

Meaning

situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy

Example

The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.

ローマ人はフランスをトランザルピン・ガリアと呼んでいました。

B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

くすぐる

Meaning

to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

Example

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

羽毛があなたの肌に触れるとくすぐったい。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。