C1 noun
Kin
家族; 親戚;
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/
orate
演説する
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
彼は式で演説を始めました。
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/
slattern
だらしない女性
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
その家は、だらしない女性が住んでいるように見えた。
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/
estimate
見積もる
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
justification
正当化
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
そのような失礼な行動には正当化の余地はない。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
Absolutely
完全に; 完全に; 例外なく
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
私はあなたの決定に完全に賛成です。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/
vitreous
ガラスのような
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
その鉱物はガラスのような光沢を持っています。
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。
C1 verb /siːð/
seethe
怒りで煮えたぎる
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定の後、怒りで煮えたぎっていました。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/
overreach
過剰な努力
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
その政治家は約束を守れなかったことで過剰な努力をしました。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/
Sieze
包囲
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。
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。
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/
official
公式
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
彼は会社の公式なスポークスマンです。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/
serving
ポーション
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/
tarantula
タランチュラ
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
タランチュラは砂漠の地面を這っていた。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/
truism
自明の理
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功に繋がるという自明の理です。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/
Walking-fish
ウォーキングフィッシュ
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp
ownership
所有権
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
資源の所有権は重要でした。
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/
nostalgia
ノスタルジア
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
古い歌を聞くと、ノスタルジアで満たされます。
B2 noun /beɪs/
bass
低い男性の声 / ベースギター
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/
leonine
ライオンのような
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
彼のライオンのような髪は、群衆の中で目立たせた。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/
abstain
自制する
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/
reflexible
反射可能な
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
その表面は非常に反射可能で、光を異なる方向に反射させていました。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/
World Environment Day
世界環境デー
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/
polemical
論争的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
彼女は伝統的な信念に挑戦する論争的な記事を書いた。
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/
Plunderer
略奪者
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
戦いの後、略奪者たちは村を荒らしました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/
senate
セナト
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
セナトは新しい医療保険法案に賛成票を投じました。
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/
gratis
無料
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
イベントで提供された飲み物は無料でした。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/
compensated
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/
piscatorial
釣りに関する
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
彼は釣りの技術と魚種について深い知識を持っています。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
compulsive
強迫的
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
彼は賭けをやめられない強迫的なギャンブラーです。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/
statistician
統計学者
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
統計学者は調査結果を明確に示しました。
C1 verb θwɔːt
thwart
阻止する
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
提案を阻止しようとした彼の努力は失敗に終わった。
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
teeming
人でいっぱい
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
市場は買い物客でいっぱいだった。
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
language
言語
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/
machinery
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
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。
B2 verb /paɪn/
pine
切望する
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
海外に引っ越した後、彼は故郷を切望していた。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/
impend
迫る
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
暗い雲が嵐が迫っていることを示唆していた。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/
non-existent
存在しない
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
仮定された証拠は存在しないことが判明しました。
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/
Carpet
カーペット
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
リビングルームのペルシャカーペットは家族の遺産でした。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/
chord
和音
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
彼女はギターでシンプルな和音を弾いた。
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
continuation
継続
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/
intoxicate
幸せ
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
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なかった。
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/
stigmatize
スティグマタイズする
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
特定の病気の人々はしばしば不当な方法でスティグマタイズされる。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/
irreversible
不可逆な
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
火事によって生じた損害は不可逆でした。
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/
catholicity
普遍性, 開かれた考え
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/
agglomeration
集積
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/
corporation
株式会社
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/
stomach ache
腹痛
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
食べ過ぎた後、腹痛があります。
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
inhabitant
住民
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
村の住民は生活のために農業に頼っています。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/
Plaintiff
原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz
systems
システム
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
効果的なシステムは生産性を向上させます。
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/
heckler
野次を飛ばす人
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/
hydrogen
水素
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
水素は多くのエネルギーシステムでクリーンな燃料として使用されています。
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/
forebode
予兆する
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予兆している。
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/
nonprofit
非営利団体
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
彼女は子供たちを助ける非営利団体で働いています。
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/
physics
物理学
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
彼女は大学で物理学を専攻することに決めました。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/
metempsychosis
魂の転生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代の哲学者たちは、しばしば魂の転生について議論していました。
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/
wizardry
魔法の技術
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
プログラマーの魔法の技術は部屋の中の全員を驚かせました。
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti
quality
品質
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
品質保証は医学教育において重要です。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst
Mangrove Forest
マングローブの森
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/
assembly session
アセンブリ セッション
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
アセンブリ セッションは、世界的な課題について議論しました。
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/
global peace
地球規模の平和
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
地球規模の平和には集団的な努力が必要です。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/
bilingual
バイリンガル
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
彼女はバイリンガルの家庭で育ち、英語とスペイン語の両方を話しました。
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/
Eager
熱心な; 期待に満ちた; わくわくしている
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
彼女は新しい仕事を始めるのを楽しみにしていました。
A1 noun /taʊn/
town
町
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
町は日曜日は静かでした。
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/
accept
受け入れる
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
彼女は仕事の提案を受け入れることに決めた。
A1 noun ˈmuːviz
movies
映画
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
映画を見ることは言語学習に役立ちます。
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/
Foal-foot
馬のひづめの花
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
馬のひづめの花の植物は多くの草地で野生で成長し、春に最初に咲く花の一つです。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/
Gorgeous
非常に美しい; 魅力的; 視覚的に印象的
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
花嫁は絶対に美しく見えました。
A1 noun /dɔːr/
Door
ドア
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
部屋を出るときはドアを閉めてください。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/
Venerable
尊敬すべき; 立派な
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
その尊敬すべき教授は大学で50年間教えてきました。
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz
wildlife corridors
野生動物の回廊
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
野生動物の回廊は断片化した生息地を繋ぎ、種の移動を可能にします。
B2 noun /streɪn/
Strain
緊張; 圧力; 疲労;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
長時間働くことは彼の健康に圧力をかけました。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/
surplus
余剰
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/
palaver
無駄な議論 / 騒動
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
長時間無駄な議論の後、彼らは最終的に計画に同意しました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/
slaughter
虐殺 / 大量殺人
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。
C1 noun /nɪl/
Nil
ゼロ; 何もない
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/
protomartyr
最初の殉教者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/
listless
無気力
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/
interlocutor
対話者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
彼女は討論中に優れた対話者でした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/
eclectic
エクレクティック
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
彼女の音楽の好みはエクレクティックで、クラシックからヒップホップまで幅広いです。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/
copious
豊富
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/
complicated
複雑
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
機械の指示は従うにはあまりにも複雑です。
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/
classroom
教室
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
先生は教室に入って、生徒たちに挨拶しました。
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/
centimeter
センチメートル
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
テーブルは120センチメートルの長さです。
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/
espy
見る
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
丘の頂上から、彼女は谷間に小さな村を見つけました。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/
perplex
困惑させる / 混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
複雑な指示が学生を困惑させた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/
unemployable
雇用不適格
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
彼の犯罪歴のため、ほとんどの会社で雇用不適格と見なされた。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/
embrace
抱きしめる
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
彼女は空港で友達を抱きしめました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/
intercropping
間作農業
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
間作農業は土壌の肥沃度と害虫管理の向上に役立ちます。
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
thursday
木曜日
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
木曜日に会議が予定されています。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/
prelacy
教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/
parable
寓話
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
イエスはしばしば深い真理を伝えるために寓話を使って教えていました。
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/
modernity
現代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。
C1 noun /ˈræftər/
rafter
小屋の梁
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
古い納屋の小屋の梁がむき出しになっていました。
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt
character development
キャラクターの成長
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/
Vindictive
復讐心の強い
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
彼の復讐心に満ちた行動は、以前の同僚に対して不適切でした。
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
symmetrical
対称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。
B1 noun /pɒnd/
Pond
池
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
子供たちは公園の池でアヒルに餌をあげました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/
leery
疑わしい
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
彼女は新しいビジネスへの投資に疑念を抱いていた。
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/
amble
ゆっくり歩く
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。
C2 adjective /svelt/
svelte
スリム
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/
signals
信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/
veto
拒否する
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
大統領は新しい法案に対してヴェトーを決定しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/
Palsy
麻痺
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
その高齢者は手の震えによる麻痺に苦しんでいました。
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/
secure
安全にする
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
ドアを確実に閉めてください。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/
refractory
反抗的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
反抗的な子供は教師の指示に従うのを拒否した。
C2 verb /swɪl/
swill
がぶがぶ飲む
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
彼は数秒でビールを飲み干した。
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/
Fuel
燃料
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
燃料の価格上昇は、世界中の輸送と暖房費に影響を与えました。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/
apophasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/
taxi
タクシー
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
私たちは空港に行くためにタクシーを呼びました。
A2 noun /spɔːt/
sport
スポーツ
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
サッカーは世界中で人気のスポーツです。
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/
dismissal
解雇, 拒否
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/
brutal
残酷
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/
antiphon
アンティフォン
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/
tackle
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/
Unsafe
危険な; 危ない;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
この地域では夜間に一人で歩くのは危険です。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/
Uncultured
無教養な; 教養のない
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
彼の無教養な行動はディナーパーティーでみんなを困らせた。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/
Ladle
おたま
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。