C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

冗談好きな

Meaning

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous

Example

His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.

彼の冗談好きな性格は同僚の中で人気があった。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻想

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔術師は壮観な幻想を作り、象が消えるように見えました。

C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰退

Meaning

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

Example

The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.

かつて偉大だった帝国は衰退しました。

C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

口語表現

Meaning

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

Example

The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.

その小説は地域の口語表現で満ちている。

A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

ショット

Meaning

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

Example

He took a shot at the goal.

彼はゴールに向かってショットを打った。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

ワイヤー

Meaning

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

Example

The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.

電気技師は電力を回復させるためにワイヤーを修理しました。

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

通常; 一般的に

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

私は通常、毎朝7時に起きます。

C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

Example

The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.

C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生

Meaning

a student of a college

Example

The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.

大学生たちは文化祭の準備をしていました。

C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人

Meaning

a person who loves or admires women

Example

As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.

有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。

C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥

Meaning

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

Example

The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.

織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学は人々がどのように考え、行動するかを理解するのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。

C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

強引で支配的な女性

Meaning

a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman

Example

The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.

その劇は、伝統に挑戦する勇敢なヴィラゴとしてヒロインを描きました。

C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

時間によって擦り切れた

Meaning

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

Example

The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.

時間によって擦り切れた家は、歴史と郷愁を感じさせた。

C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

予言

Meaning

The act of foretelling or predicting future events.

Example

The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.

占星術師の予言は聴衆を魅了した。

A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

トマト

Meaning

a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable

Example

She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.

彼女はサラダに新鮮なトマトを加えました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。

B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装した

Meaning

equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The bank was robbed by armed men.

銀行は武装した男たちに襲われた。

B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

不快な / 下品な

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

Example

He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.

彼は食べ物が不快に見えると思ったが、味は良かった。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。

C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

節制

Meaning

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

Example

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

彼女は節制した生活を送り、すべての贅沢を避けた。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。

C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

陰極

Meaning

The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.

Example

The cathode emits electrons in the tube.

カソードはチューブ内で電子を放出します。

C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する

Meaning

To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.

Example

He wangled a free ticket to the concert.

彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

偽りの, 嘘の

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

固い決意と粘り強さ

Meaning

Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.

Example

His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.

彼の目標達成への固い決意は感動的でした。

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

学校

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

子供たちは一緒に学校に歩いて行きました。

C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

服を脱ぐこと

Meaning

the act or process of removing clothing

Example

The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.

子供は泥遊びの後、服を脱ぐことのためにすぐに家の中に走った。

C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利

Meaning

A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.

Example

Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.

自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。

C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー

Meaning

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Example

She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.

彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

製品

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

その会社は市場に新しい製品を発売しました。

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

閉じた

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

その店は金曜日に閉まっています。

C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

おしゃべりする

Meaning

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

Example

The children jabbered happily after the show.

子供たちはショーの後に楽しそうにおしゃべりしました。

A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

足

Meaning

one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

サッカーをしているとき、彼は足を怪我しました。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士

Meaning

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

Example

The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.

弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根付いた

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

彼の信念は伝統に深く根ざしている。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

簡単

Meaning

easy to understand or do; simple

Example

Her explanation was straightforward and clear.

彼女の説明は簡単で明確でした。

B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投げる

Meaning

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

Example

The fisherman casts his line into the water.

漁師は水にラインを投げます。

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

スムーズな; 平らな; 困難なし; 流れるように

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

道路はスムーズで運転が快適でした。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空席; 空きポジションまたは部屋

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

私たちの会社にはソフトウェアエンジニアの空席があります。

B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

指導; リーダーシップ; アドバイス

Meaning

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

Example

The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.

先生は学生が自分のキャリアの道を選ぶために貴重な指導を提供しました。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不均衡な; 不安定な

Meaning

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

Example

The unbalanced table kept wobbling.

不均衡なテーブルは揺れ続けていた。

A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

私たちの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people

Example

This is our house.

これは私たちの家です。

B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特別

Meaning

specific or special; distinct from others

Example

He is very particular about his diet.

彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。

A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

議論する

Meaning

to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against

Example

They often argue about politics.

彼らはよく政治について議論します。

A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

きのこ

Meaning

a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking

Example

The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.

ピザは新鮮なきのこで飾られていました。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。

B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

すぐに

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

彼はすぐにメッセージに返事をした。

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏睡状態の

Meaning

In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.

Example

The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.

その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

冶金の

Meaning

Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.

Example

He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.

彼は大学で冶金工学を学びました。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

適格性

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

適格基準は公平性を維持します。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and friendly in manner

Example

He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.

彼は家族の集まりで陽気な気分だった。

C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

資本化

Meaning

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

Example

The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.

その会社の資本化は市場価値で10億ドルに達しました。

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密な

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森はとても密で、ほとんど太陽の光が地面に届かなかった。

C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻リング

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose

Example

She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.

彼女は誕生日に小さな金の鼻リングをもらった。

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷たい飲み物

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

夏の暑さを乗り切るために冷たい飲み物を注文しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

混成

Meaning

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

Example

The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.

フェスティバルはアーティスト、ミュージシャン、観光客からなる混成の群衆を引き寄せた。

A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

娘

Meaning

a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents

Example

Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.

彼らの娘は医学校を優秀な成績で卒業しました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。

C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

対空砲

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

対空砲は軍事基地を守るために配置されました。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制する

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

犬を制御してください。

A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

絵を描く

Meaning

to apply a colored substance to a surface

Example

She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.

彼女は自由時間に風景画を描くのが好きです。

C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

けちけちと与える

Meaning

to supply sparingly or with restrictions

Example

He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.

彼は貧しい人々を助けるために決して手を抜きません。

C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

時代遅れ

Meaning

No longer in use or out of date.

Example

Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.

フロッピーディスクは現在完全に時代遅れです。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning

To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.

Example

The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.

C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。

C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

不可欠な能力

Meaning

Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.

Example

Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.

デジタルリテラシーは21世紀のインディスペンセブルなコンピテンスです。

A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

もう〜ない

Meaning

used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer

Example

He doesn’t live here anymore.

彼はもうここに住んでいません。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。

C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

規制

Meaning

Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.

Example

The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.

政府は金融安定性のために規制政策を実施しています。

B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

バックアップ

Meaning

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Example

Make sure to have a backup of your important files.

重要なファイルのバックアップを取ることを確認してください。

C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

これから / 来世

Meaning

from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.

Example

Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.

これからは、すべての報告書は電子的に提出しなければならない。

C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

復活させる

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

監督は新しい観客のために古い劇を復活させることに決めました。

A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

学ぶ

Meaning

to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding

Example

Children learn quickly when they are interested.

子供たちは興味を持っているときに素早く学びます。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置

Meaning

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

Example

All the data is saved on a hard disk.

すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。

C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

人手不足

Meaning

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

Example

The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.

インフルエンザの流行時に病院は人手不足でした。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利

Meaning

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

Example

The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.

将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。

B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

丘陵の多い

Meaning

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

Example

The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.

その村は美しい丘陵の多い地域にあります。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

無気力

Meaning

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

Example

After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.

長いハイキングの後、彼は無気力でやる気が出なかった。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。

A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

ジャガイモ

Meaning

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground

Example

She boiled potatoes for dinner.

彼女は夕食にジャガイモを茹でました。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

風味のある（塩辛いまたは辛い）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

そのレストランはさまざまな風味のある料理を提供しています。

B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

小麦

Meaning

a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods

Example

Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.

農家は初夏に小麦を収穫しました。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

真ん中

Meaning

the central point, position, or part of something

Example

The park is in the middle of the city.

公園は街の真ん中にあります。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

エミュレーション

Meaning

Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.

Example

The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.

そのソフトウェアは、古いビデオゲームを最新のデバイスでエミュレートすることを可能にします。

C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種

Meaning

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

Example

The old card table was covered with worn baize.

古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

一致

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

その方針は国際法に従って実施された。

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

マイクロメーター

Meaning

A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.

Example

The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.

エンジニアはワイヤーの厚さを測るためにマイクロメーターを使いました。

C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正

Meaning

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Example

The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.

独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

欠席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

会議への彼の欠席は皆に気づかれました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民の

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

市長は人々に市民活動に参加するように促しました。

C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

神経痛

Meaning

intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway

Example

The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.

患者は顔に神経痛を抱えています。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精製の

Meaning

not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication

Example

The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.

未精製の石油は燃料として使う前に処理する必要がある。

B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

倉庫

Meaning

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

Example

The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.

会社はすべての製品を大きな倉庫に保管しています。

C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

決意

Meaning

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

Example

His grit and hard work led him to success.

彼の決意と努力は彼を成功へと導いた。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能

Meaning

Impossible to travel along or over.

Example

The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.

大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。

C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

階層、ランク、段階

Meaning

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

Example

He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.

彼は企業の世界の上級レベルに登りつめました。

C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅瀬

Meaning

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

Example

The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.

旅行者たちは夜明けに川を渡ることに決めました。

C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

語彙

Meaning

a word, term, or sound that has meaning

Example

The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.

辞書には、さまざまな言語からの何千もの語彙が含まれていました。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

挨拶; 善意の表現

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

その手紙は正式な挨拶で始まりました。

C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福

Meaning

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Example

She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような

Meaning

Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.

Example

She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.

彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。

C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

定量可能な

Meaning

Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.

Example

The impact of the project is quantifiable.

プロジェクトの影響は定量可能です。

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

建設業者

Meaning

a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures

Example

The builder checked the site before starting the construction.

建設業者は建設を始める前に現場をチェックしました。

A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

はい

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

はい、私はあなたと一緒に店に行きます。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

連合

Meaning

the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states

Example

The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.

二つの企業の連携が強力な企業を作り出しました。

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

おおよその

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

その費用はおおよそのもので、後で変わるかもしれません。