C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学

Meaning

The theory, philosophy, or science of law.

Example

She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.

彼女は大学で法学の教授です。

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

ボートは湾に停泊しています。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

正直で道徳的に正しい; 垂直または立っている位置

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

彼女は正直で正しいビジネスウーマンとして知られています。

C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する

Meaning

to make something seem less important than it really is

Example

The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.

会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。

B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

連続的

Meaning

forming an unbroken whole; without interruption

Example

The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.

工場は24時間連続したスケジュールで稼働しています。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警戒

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警戒している犬は家に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に吠えました。

C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする

Meaning

to ask for or try to obtain something from someone

Example

The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.

チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

打撲する

Meaning

to bruise by striking or hitting

Example

He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちて腕を打撲しました。

C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣

Meaning

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

Example

He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.

彼は出発する前にコーヒーの残渣を飲んだ。

B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道

Meaning

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

Example

They walked down a quiet country lane.

彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。

C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

溝が入った

Meaning

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

Example

The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.

その花瓶は縁に美しい溝が入ったデザインがありました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

貯水池

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

その都市は住民に十分な飲料水を確保するために新しい貯水池を建設した。

B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇う

Meaning

to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services

Example

The company will hire new employees next month.

その会社は来月新しい従業員を雇う予定です。

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

タイトル; 地位; 称号

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

その本のタイトルはとても興味深いです。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃

Meaning

Not capable of catching fire or burning.

Example

This material is incombustible and safe for construction.

この材料は燃えません、安全に建設に使用できます。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

蘇生する

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

救急隊員は意識不明の男性を蘇生させることに成功した。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

魅力的

Meaning

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

Example

She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.

彼女は魅力的な笑顔を持っていて、みんなを魅了した。

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

多くの深海生物は生存のために生物発光を生成します。

B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体

Meaning

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

Example

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

水は常温で液体です。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

乾燥ししわだらけの顔

Meaning

Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.

Example

A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.

乾燥ししわだらけの顔をした老人が静かに隅に座っていた。

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

解放する

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧師は彼を罪から解放した。

C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲労

Meaning

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example

After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.

長いハイキングの後、疲労感がグループに広がった。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

関与した

Meaning

complicated or engaged in something

Example

She was deeply involved in community service.

彼女は地域社会の奉仕活動に深く関与していた。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。

B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地域; 区域; 地帯

Meaning

a particular area or part of a country or the world

Example

This region is famous for its wine production.

この地域はワイン生産で有名です。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

親しくする

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

機械を操作する前に、安全ガイドラインを確認してください。

C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

文脈化する

Meaning

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

Example

The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.

先生は歴史的な出来事を学生にとってより関連性のあるものにするために文脈化しました。

C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

嫌悪

Meaning

a feeling of strong disgust or hatred

Example

He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.

彼は人種差別に対する嫌悪を表明した。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

絞首台

Meaning

a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals

Example

In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.

中世では、犯罪者はしばしば警告として絞首台で処刑された。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning

Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.

Example

Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.

B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる

Meaning

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

Example

Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.

彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。

C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遺贈する

Meaning

Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.

Example

The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.

科学者は彼の研究論文を大学に遺贈した。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学者は新しい薬の公式を発見しました。

C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

Example

Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.

河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

詐欺, くだらないこと

Meaning

Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.

Example

He dismissed the idea as humbug.

彼はその考えをくだらないことだとして退けた。

C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー

Meaning

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Example

Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.

民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。

C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂流物

Meaning

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

Example

The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.

嵐の後、ビーチは漂流物で埋め尽くされていた。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

ビデオ録画

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗議の映像は一日中テレビで放送されました。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い

Meaning

An act of kindness or approval.

Example

She asked him for a small favor.

彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。

B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

変動; バリエーション; 条件や量の違い

Meaning

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something

Example

There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.

1日の間に気温に顕著なバリエーションがありました。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な

Meaning

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

Example

His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.

彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。

B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性

Meaning

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Example

Improved irrigation boosts productivity.

改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

郵便局

Meaning

a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided

Example

I went to the post office to mail a package.

私は荷物を送るために郵便局へ行きました。

C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄

Meaning

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

Example

The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.

スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

資源効率的

Meaning

Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.

Example

Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.

資源効率的な農業は、水とエネルギーを節約します。

C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然の

Meaning

Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.

Example

Their meeting was purely fortuitous.

彼らの出会いは完全に偶然でした。

A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

かもしれない / 力

Meaning

used to express possibility; power or strength

Example

She might come to the party if she finishes work early.

もし彼女が早く仕事を終わらせたら、パーティーに来るかもしれない。

C1 verb /veks/

vex

苛立たせる

Meaning

to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble

Example

The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.

建設の絶え間ない音は住民を苛立たせる。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破産

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

その会社は、長年の不良な財務管理の後、破産しました。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

写真

Meaning

the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

Example

She studied photography in college.

彼女は大学で写真を学びました。

C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人

Meaning

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

Example

The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.

ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医療ケア

Meaning

the organized provision of medical care to people

Example

The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.

その国は公共の健康を改善するために医療ケアに大きな投資をしました。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

嫉妬; 競争相手に対する憤り

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

彼の同僚の昇進に対する嫉妬は職場での緊張を引き起こしました。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

組織的な

Meaning

Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.

Example

An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.

仕事に対する組織的なアプローチは、生産性を高め、ストレスを減らします。

B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

起こる

Meaning

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

Example

Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.

雪は氷点下の温度を持つ地域で起こります。

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

最も偉大

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

彼は全時代で最も偉大なリーダーの一人と考えられています。

A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

汚染

Meaning

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

Example

Industrial pollution harms marine life.

産業汚染は海洋生物に害を及ぼします。

C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

雄弁

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

Example

His eloquence in speech won him great respect.

彼の雄弁なスピーチは多くの尊敬を集めました。

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

続ける

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

雨にもかかわらず、彼らは旅を続けています。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

圧倒する

Meaning

To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.

Example

The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.

兵士たちは敵軍を圧倒することができました。

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

楽しそうに

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

悪性

Meaning

dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue

Example

Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.

医師はその腫瘍が悪性であることを確認しました。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

診療所

Meaning

A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.

Example

The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.

学校には軽傷のための診療所がありました。

C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

鋭敏さ

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Example

His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.

彼の知的な鋭敏さは彼を優れた科学者にしました。

C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天上的

Meaning

Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.

Example

The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.

詩人は星の天上的な美しさを描写しました。

A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

返事する

Meaning

to give an answer; to respond

Example

She replies to emails quickly.

彼女はすぐにメールに返信します。

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

ヘルニア

Meaning

A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

医者は彼に鼠径ヘルニアと診断しました。

C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支払い

Meaning

The payment of money from a fund.

Example

The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.

会社の給与の支払いが遅れました。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

ポスター

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

彼らは映画館の外に映画のポスターを貼った。

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。

C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

エリティスト

Meaning

A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.

Example

His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.

彼のエリティストな態度は、彼を仲間の中で不人気にした。

C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない

Meaning

Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.

Example

His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.

彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

炭素の固定化と長期貯蔵

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

森林は炭素の固定化において重要な役割を果たします。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

達成する

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

彼女はその年の目標をすべて達成することができました。

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

複雑

Meaning

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

Example

The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.

新しい税法は非常に複雑で、ほとんどの人は理解できません。

B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

開発者

Meaning

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

Example

She works as a software developer at a tech company.

彼女はテクノロジー企業でソフトウェア開発者として働いています。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ

Meaning

In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location

Example

Where did you put my keys?

私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？

A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解決策; 返信; 液体の混合物

Meaning

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

Example

We need to find a solution to this problem.

私たちはこの問題の解決策を見つける必要があります。

C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

Example

She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.

彼女は夕食を出す前にジャガイモを潰した。

A1 title /mɪz/

ms

ミズ

Meaning

a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status

Example

Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.

ミズ・アクターはセミナーでスピーチを行います。

C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

亡命

Meaning

the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland

Example

The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.

軍事クーデターの後、政治的リーダーは亡命を強制された。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

リボルバー

Meaning

a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading

Example

The detective drew his revolver from its holster.

探偵はホルスターからリボルバーを抜き取った。

C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

広範囲の破壊; 大きな混乱や無秩序; カオス

Meaning

widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos

Example

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.

ハリケーンは沿岸の町で大規模な破壊を引き起こし、家屋やビジネスを破壊しました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

目立たない

Meaning

not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice

Example

The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.

セキュリティカメラは目立たないように設計されています。

B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者

Meaning

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

Example

Researchers are working on innovative solutions.

研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

ばか

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual

Example

He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.

そんな簡単な間違いをして、彼は自分をばかだと感じた。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

過負荷

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

洗濯機をオーバーロードしないでください、壊れるかもしれません。

C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剣や鞍の取っ手の丸い部分

Meaning

the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle

Example

He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.

彼は剣のポメルをしっかりと握った。

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

弾ける

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

風船は、私が間違ってピンで刺したときに破裂しました。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。

C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非現実感

Meaning

the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth

Example

The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.

夢のような舞台は物語に非現実感を与えた。

C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

屋根付き通路

Meaning

A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.

Example

The breezeway connected the house to the garage.

その通路は家とガレージを繋げていた。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光線 / 梁

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

一筋の光線が窓から入ってきた。

C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

直交

Meaning

at right angles; independent or unrelated

Example

In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.

数学では、2つのベクトルが直交している場合、そのドット積はゼロです。

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

取る, 持っていく

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

この本を図書館に持って行ってください。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

アドバイザー

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

彼は銀行で金融アドバイザーとして働いています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

付随的

Meaning

happening as a minor part or in connection with something else

Example

Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.

スナックやチップのような付随的な費用は請求書に含まれていました。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning

freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action

Example

The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

同様に

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

同様に、私たちは献身と努力によって成功を収めることができます。

C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

Example

The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

無差別

Meaning

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

Example

The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.

農薬の無差別な使用は環境に害を与えます。

C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

消える

Meaning

To disappear gradually; to fade away.

Example

The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.

霧は太陽が高く昇るにつれて消え始めた。

C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

無力化する

Meaning

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

Example

The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.

絶え間ない批判が彼の自信を削弱した。