C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

イクソラ

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers

Example

The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.

明るい赤いイクソラの低木が熱帯庭園への小道を囲んでいました。

C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス

Meaning

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

Example

The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.

レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

習慣、慣習

Meaning

a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice

Example

He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.

彼は静かな習慣の中で暮らしていた、都市の騒音を避けながら。

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

旅行中、天気はひどかった。

A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明るい

Meaning

giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color

Example

The artist used bright colors in her painting.

そのアーティストは絵画に明るい色を使いました。

C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

鼻音の

Meaning

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.

Example

He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.

風邪で彼は鼻声で話した。

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 /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊

Meaning

an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination

Example

The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.

子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。

B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

評判, 名声

Meaning

The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.

Example

A good reputation is essential for business success.

良い評判はビジネスの成功に不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住居地

Meaning

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

Example

He declared Canada as his legal domicile.

彼はカナダを彼の法的な住居地として宣言しました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

彼女のチームの代表は完璧でした。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

所属する

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

彼女はチームに本当に所属していると感じていました。

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

行政改革は効率を向上させます。

C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金細工師

Meaning

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

Example

The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.

金細工師は美しい結婚指輪を作りました。

C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高く

Meaning

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Example

The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.

凧は晴れた空に高く飛んでいた。

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い

Meaning

mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant

Example

The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.

囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 二重性

Meaning

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

Example

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

その政治家のタージヴァーセイションは彼の支持者を失望させた。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

予兆する

Meaning

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

Example

Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.

暗い雲が近づく嵐を予兆していた。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

壊れない

Meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Example

The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.

スーパーヒーローの盾は壊れないと言われていました。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

同盟

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

グローバルアライアンスは環境の持続可能性を促進します。

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸せ

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

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 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

疑わしい

Meaning

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

Example

She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.

彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。

C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.

Example

He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.

彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

サーマル

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

彼女は冬に暖かさを保つためにサーマルジャケットを着ていた。

C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

価値が下がる

Meaning

to reduce in value over time

Example

Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.

車は最初の数年間で急速に価値が下がる傾向があります。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

縁故主義

Meaning

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

Example

The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.

その企業は採用活動における親族主義で非難されました。

C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

フォトエレクトリック

Meaning

relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material

Example

The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.

光電効果は太陽光パネルにおいて基本的です。

C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰

Meaning

Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Example

His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.

彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。

C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者

Meaning

a person who owns land, especially in large amounts

Example

The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.

土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥化

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

コンポスティングは廃棄物を減らし、土壌の肥沃度を高めます。

C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

妨げる

Meaning

To obstruct or delay the progress of something

Example

Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.

過剰な雨は野菜の成長を妨げます。

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。

C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

帽子を脱ぐ（敬意の印として）

Meaning

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

Example

He doffed his hat as the procession passed.

彼は行列が通り過ぎるときに帽子を脱いだ。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

明るくする

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

優しい言葉は誰かの一日を明るくすることができる。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

収穫

Meaning

the process or period of gathering crops

Example

Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.

農家は米の収穫の季節に忙しい。

C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

寛容

Meaning

patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance

Example

He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.

彼は貧困の中で静かに寛容をもって生きていた。

C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する

Meaning

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Example

The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.

キャタピラは蝶に変態した。

B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

軌道

Meaning

The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example

The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.

衛星は地球の周りを軌道上に保っています。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城; 宮殿;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

中世の城は丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

疲れ知らず

Meaning

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

Example

Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.

彼女の疲れ知らずの精神が、長いプロジェクトを通してチームを励ましました。

C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる

Meaning

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

Example

The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.

マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。

Meaning

To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.

Example

They bandied jokes across the table.

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な

Meaning

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Example

Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.

彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵略する

Meaning

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds.

庭は雑草に覆われていた。

C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済

Meaning

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

Example

The story revolves around the theme of salvation.

物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

不器用

Meaning

Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.

Example

The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.

背の高い男の子は不器用な仕草で動いた。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

ソーシャルメディア

Meaning

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Example

Social media often causes delays.

ソーシャルメディアはしばしば遅延を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

ぴんと張った

Meaning

stretched or pulled tight; tense

Example

The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.

ロープは二つのポールの間でぴんと張られていました。

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

無効にする

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

裁判所は契約を無効にすることを決定しました。

C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

告白する

Meaning

to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief

Example

He professes his love for classical music.

彼はクラシック音楽への愛を告白する。

A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美しさ

Meaning

the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness

Example

The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

夕日の美しさに息を呑んだ。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。

C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

分散

Meaning

the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers

Example

There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.

学生のパフォーマンスレベルには大きな分散があります。

C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

Example

She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.

彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

黄疸

Meaning

A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.

医師は赤ちゃんに黄疸と診断しました。

A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

犬

Meaning

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Example

The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.

忠実な犬は、主人が家に帰るのを辛抱強く待っていました。

C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

ガラス職人

Meaning

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

Example

The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.

ガラス職人は家の壊れた窓を修理しました。

B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

陽気に

Meaning

in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits

Example

She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.

長い一日にもかかわらず、彼女は陽気に皆に挨拶した。

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

テーマ的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a theme.

Example

The book is organized into thematic chapters.

その本はテーマごとに章が整理されています。

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。

C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

不朽の

Meaning

Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.

Example

The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.

その伝統は不朽の時代から受け継がれてきた。

B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

塩水混合

Meaning

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

Example

The river estuary contained brackish water.

川の河口には塩水混合の水があった。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

豊かな

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

豊かな森は命で満ちていた。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴

Meaning

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

Example

The sink was clogged with food waste.

シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

回収可能

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

会社の売掛金は今四半期に大幅に増加しました。

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

容易さ; 快適さ

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

何年もの練習の後、彼女はピアノを大きな容易さで弾いた。

B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

増加

Meaning

Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.

Example

Increasing awareness about education is necessary.

教育に対する認識を高めることが必要です。

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

詩的な

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

彼女のスピーチには、観客を魅了する詩的なリズムがあった。

B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

ムチで打つ

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

トレーナーは馬を速く走らせるために鞭で打った。

C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

巧妙さ, 技量, 洗練

Meaning

Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.

Example

The artist painted with great finesse.

そのアーティストは大きな巧妙さで絵を描いた。

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

十分性

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

食料供給の十分性は生存にとって重要です。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。

C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Example

The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.

突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

3/4の分数では、4は分母です。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西洋

Meaning

The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.

Example

The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.

西洋には長い哲学的思考の歴史があります。

C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者

Meaning

A person who owns or holds something.

Example

The possessor of the land built a new house.

土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

ジープ

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

ジープは簡単に岩だらけの丘を登った。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

力強い女性

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

彼女は競技でアマゾンのように戦った。

C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う

Meaning

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

Example

She was bereaved of her husband last year.

彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

裏切り者; 不忠者

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal

Example

The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.

裏切り者は暴露され、厳しい結果に直面しました。

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

なりすまし

Meaning

The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.

Example

Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.

オンラインでのなりすましは重大なサイバー犯罪です。

C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

結婚

Meaning

The state of being married; marriage.

Example

They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.

彼らは何年もの友情の後、結婚しました。