C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香

Meaning

a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies

Example

She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.

彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。

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。

B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

満たす

Meaning

to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content

Example

The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.

美味しい食事が私たちの空腹を完全に満たしました。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚

Meaning

a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods

Example

The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.

木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

ミント; 金貨の鋳造所

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

彼女はお茶に新鮮なミントの葉を加えて、さわやかな味を加えました。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

制限、批判

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

新しい法律は言論の自由に厳しい制限を課した。

A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

接続する

Meaning

To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.

Example

Social media helps us connect with others.

ソーシャルメディアは私たちが他の人と接続するのを助けます。

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

ずるい, 狡猾, 騙し

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

ずる賢いキツネは再び狩人たちをかわしました。

C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不死の

Meaning

living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory

Example

Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.

伝説では英雄は不死の存在だとされる。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄弁家

Meaning

A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.

Example

The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.

雄弁家はその雄弁さで聴衆を魅了しました。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

不平を言う

Meaning

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

Example

She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.

彼女は最小の不便さについても不平を言う傾向がある。

A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

カンニング

Meaning

to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage

Example

He cheats on the exam by copying answers.

彼は答えをコピーして試験でカンニングします。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

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

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

侵略

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

軍隊は侵略の可能性に備えました。

C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

金メッキ

Meaning

to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is

Example

The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.

職人はフレームを金で覆い、豪華な外観を与えました。

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

顕著な

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

二つのスタイルの間には顕著な違いがあります。

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。

C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

謝礼

Meaning

A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.

Example

The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.

ゲスト講師は彼女の講演に対して謝礼を受け取った。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。

C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

長すぎる

Meaning

using too many words; tediously lengthy

Example

The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.

教授の冗長な講義は多くの学生を眠らせた。

C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

過剰な量

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

She has a plethora of books on her shelf.

彼女の棚には過剰な量の本があります。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者

Meaning

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Example

The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.

労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

葉

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

秋の葉が木から落ちています。

B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

モチベーション

Meaning

the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way

Example

She lost her motivation to continue the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを続けるモチベーションを失いました。

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

顕微鏡学

Meaning

The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.

Example

Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.

顕微鏡学は細胞の構造を明らかにしました。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行儀が悪い

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

子供たちは学校の集会で行儀が悪かった。

C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置

Meaning

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

Example

The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.

二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った

Meaning

preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice

Example

The lake was completely frozen during winter.

湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂

Meaning

a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school

Example

Students had lunch in the refectory.

学生たちは食堂で昼食をとった。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁の

Meaning

Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.

Example

He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.

不公平な批判を聞いた後、彼は怒りっぽくなった。

C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

武装解除する

Meaning

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Example

The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.

兵士たちは反乱者の武装を解除するよう命じられた。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

Example

It was a long journey indeed.

それは長い旅でした、実際。

A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

コンピュータ

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

私はオフィスワークのために新しいコンピュータを購入しました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

キャンプをする

Meaning

to set up or establish a camp

Example

The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.

兵士たちは夜のために川の近くでキャンプしました。

C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装備する

Meaning

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

Example

The knight was accoutred in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧で装備されていました。

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

とても小さい; 小さな

Meaning

extremely small in size or amount

Example

The baby bird was tiny and helpless.

その小さな鳥はとても小さくて無力でした。

A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning

a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position

Example

She took a step towards the door.

C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

Example

Each player placed an ante before the game began.

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

識字率の低さ

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

識字率の低さは貧困や失業を引き起こすことがよくあります。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

社交辞令

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

彼らは会議が始まる前に社交辞令を交わした。

C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道徳家

Meaning

A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.

Example

The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.

著者は彼の著作で厳格なモラリストとして知られていました。

A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

幸せ

Meaning

Situated within something; the inner part of something.

Example

She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

広げるまたは開く

Meaning

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

Example

She unfolded the letter carefully.

彼女は手紙を慎重に広げました。

C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

後部

Meaning

Situated at or toward the back; later in time.

Example

The posterior part of the brain controls vision.

脳の後部は視覚を制御します。

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。

A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

開始する

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

今すぐ会議を開始しましょう。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する

Meaning

To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.

Example

He inveighed against the corruption in government.

彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。

C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外

Meaning

the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include

Example

The omission of his name from the list was intentional.

リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。

C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

砥石

Meaning

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

Example

The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.

鍛冶屋はグラインドストーンで刃を研いだ。

C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

先細りになる

Meaning

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

Example

The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.

道路は山に到達するにつれて細くなります。

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

耳障りな音

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

クラクションの耳障りな音は集中を不可能にした。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

いつか

Meaning

at some time in the future

Example

Someday, I want to travel the world.

いつか、私は世界中を旅したい。

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

マスタード

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

カレーに風味を加えるためにマスタードの種を加えました。

A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

スイカ

Meaning

a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds

Example

I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.

私は夏のピクニックのために市場で新鮮なスイカを買いました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

避けられない

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

テクノロジーの避けられない上昇は、生活のすべての側面を変えています。

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

短くする

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

彼女は時間内に収めるためにスピーチを短くすることに決めた。

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

ごめん

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

彼女は起こったことを後悔していた。

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医は複雑な心臓手術を行いました。

C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自慢話をする人

Meaning

a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.

パーティーでみんなはその自慢話をする人を避けた。なぜなら、彼は自慢を止めなかったから。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。

B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

確率

Meaning

the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something

Example

The odds of winning the lottery are very low.

宝くじに当選する確率は非常に低いです。

C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

大食い

Meaning

a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite

Example

He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.

彼は一度に三枚の大きなピザを食べきることができる大食いとして知られていました。

C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

毒

Meaning

a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness

Example

The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.

ヘビの毒は、迅速に治療しないと致命的である可能性があります。

A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

疲れた

Meaning

feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

Example

I am too tired to continue working.

私は仕事を続けるには疲れすぎています。

C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人

Meaning

A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.

Example

Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.

サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。

C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

狭い

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.

Example

His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.

彼の狭い視点は、彼が世界的な問題を理解するのを妨げました。

C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

書記

Meaning

a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist

Example

In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.

古代エジプトでは、スクライブは重要な出来事を記録しました。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

古い布; 掃除に使われる擦り切れた衣類

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

彼女は古い布を使って、ほこりだらけのテーブルを掃除しました。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

決意の; 断固たる; 揺るがない

Meaning

determined; having a firm decision; unwavering

Example

She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.

彼女は夢を追い求める決意を固く持ち続けました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色

Meaning

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

Example

The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.

そのキャラクターは好色な老人として描かれました。

C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning

a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask

Example

She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

避ける

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

迅速な対応が災害を回避する手助けとなった。

A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

エンジニア

Meaning

A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.

Example

The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.

エンジニアは川を越える新しい橋を設計しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全な

Meaning

absolute; not lessened or moderated

Example

The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.

会議は完全な災害でした。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで美しい歌を歌った。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

領事館

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

豊かにする

Meaning

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

Example

Space exploration enriches human understanding.

宇宙探査は人類の理解を豊かにします。

C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

着物

Meaning

a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash

Example

She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.

彼女は儀式で美しい絹の着物を着ていた。

C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

悪名

Meaning

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

Example

The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.

その犯罪者は大胆な脱出で悪名を得た。

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有効; 法的または公式に受け入れられる

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

パスポートは10年間有効です。

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

加工食品の過剰摂取は健康問題を引き起こします。

B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

長老

Meaning

a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community

Example

We should always respect our elders.

私たちは常に年長者を尊敬しなければなりません。

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

スーツ

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

彼は結婚式に黒いスーツを着ていきました。

A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り

Meaning

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

Example

He walked down the street to the park.

彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

瞬間

Meaning

a very brief period of time; an exact point in time

Example

Please wait a moment while I check your order.

注文を確認している間、少々お待ちください。

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

浸透

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

その企業の市場浸透は急速に成長した。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。

C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古い写真

Meaning

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

Example

The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.

博物館にはアブラハム・リンカーンの珍しいダゲレオタイプが展示されていました。

A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

安全に

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

アイスロードで安全に運転してください。

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

彼は逆境に直面しても強さを保った。

A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

信じる

Meaning

to think that something is true; to have faith in

Example

I believe in hard work and dedication.

私は努力と献身を信じます。

C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点

Meaning

The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.

Example

The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.

教師は学校の変革の支点となった。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

悩ませる

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

古い記憶は今でも私を悩ませている。

A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故

Meaning

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

Example

Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.

安全対策は事故を防ぐことを目的としています。

C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学する

Meaning

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.

彼は人生とその意味について哲学するのが好きです。

B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

そよ風

Meaning

a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease

Example

The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.

涼しい海のそよ風が暑い夏の日をもっと快適にしました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

インサイダー

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

彼は会社のすべての秘密を知っているインサイダーでした。

C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

癖; 特徴

Meaning

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist

Example

Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.

彼女のいつもミスマッチな靴下を履くクセが、彼女をユニークにした。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

精神科医は患者の不安に対して薬を処方しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

考案する

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

エンジニアたちはコスト削減のために新しい方法を考案した。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

溶けた

Meaning

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

Example

The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.

鍛冶屋は型に溶けた金属を注ぎました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

施行する

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警察は法律を施行する責任があります。

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

キログラム

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

その米袋は五キログラムあります。

C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

制御が難しく、病気を広める小さな害を与える動物や昆虫

Meaning

Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.

Example

The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.

その家は害虫で侵され、即時の対応が必要でした。

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

スカート

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

彼女はブラウスに合わせるために青いスカートを選びました。

C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

独占

Meaning

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Example

The company has a monopoly on electric car production.

その会社は電気自動車の生産で独占しています。

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反応的; 化学的に活発

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

会社は顧客の苦情に反応的なアプローチを採用しました。