C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

詐欺

Meaning

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

Example

The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.

政治家の詐欺はメディアによって暴露された。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

プロトプラズム

Meaning

The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.

Example

Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.

科学者たちは顕微鏡でプロトプラズムの動きを観察しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒

Meaning

A state of alertness or vigilance.

Example

The guards were on the qui vive during the night.

警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。

A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

神経質な, 緊張した

Meaning

feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated

Example

She felt nervous before her job interview.

彼女は面接の前に緊張していた。

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

解体する

Meaning

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of

Example

Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.

作業員たちは来月古い橋を解体します。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning

to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship

Example

The worshippers genuflect before the altar.

C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

裁判所の執行官

Meaning

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

Example

The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.

裁判官が法廷に入ったとき、執行官は皆に立ち上がるように言いました。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

浸透する, 広がる, 充満する

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Example

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

新鮮な花の香りが部屋中に広がった。

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

結果

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

テストの結果は素晴らしかった。

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

驚きの表現

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

ワウ、そのパフォーマンスは素晴らしかった！

A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

テスト

Meaning

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

Example

The testing of the new software is still ongoing.

新しいソフトウェアのテストはまだ進行中です。

B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認

Meaning

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

Example

His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.

スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。

C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

豊富な

Meaning

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

Example

There were books galore in the old library.

古い図書館には豊富な本がありました。

C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒廃した

Meaning

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

Example

The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.

荒廃した地域はほとんどの住民によって放棄されました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning

to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

Example

The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.

C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川

Meaning

a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)

Example

The servant came at his master's beck and call.

召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。

B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

広い; 広大な; 広い範囲をカバーする

Meaning

wide; extensive; covering a large area

Example

The river is very broad at this point.

この地点で川は非常に広いです。

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静かな

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

水は静かで、空を反射していた。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間

Meaning

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

Example

All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.

すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。

C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

脂肪の

Meaning

Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.

Example

The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.

医者は、組織が主に脂肪性であることを説明しました。

C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

錯乱

Meaning

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

Example

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.

患者は手術後、強い薬物の影響で錯乱状態を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒; 毒性; 致命的

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly

Example

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

そのヘビは非常に有毒で危険です。

C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

Example

The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校

Meaning

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

Example

They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.

彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。

C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投資家

Meaning

a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit

Example

The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.

投資家はスタートアップに大金を投資しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

想像できない

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

彼女があれほどのトレーニングでマラソンを完走できるとは想像できなかった。

C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

整理する

Meaning

To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.

Example

The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.

教師は遠足のために生徒を整列させました。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有益な

Meaning

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

Example

The documentary was very informative and educational.

そのドキュメンタリーはとても有益で教育的でした。

C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause intense pain or suffering

Example

The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.

その怪我は彼を耐え難い痛みに苦しめました。

A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

賢い, すばらしい

Meaning

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

Example

She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.

彼女はそのパズルを素早く解くのに十分賢いです。

A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

大声で

Meaning

in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume

Example

He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.

彼はみんなに聞こえるように大声で話した。

C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

顔料

Meaning

a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something

Example

The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.

アーティストは完璧な青色の色合いを作り出すために異なる顔料を混ぜました。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

耳に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the ear or hearing.

Example

The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.

医者は患者の体温を確認するためにオーリキュラー温度計を使用しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火災

Meaning

a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control

Example

The building turned into an inferno within minutes.

その建物は数分で火災に変わった。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

強力な

Meaning

having great power or influence; mighty

Example

The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.

その王は強力な支配者で、その言葉は法律だった。

B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

Example

The audience began to boo the bad performance.

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。

A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

行方不明

Meaning

Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.

Example

Many youths are missing economic opportunities.

多くの若者が経済的機会を逃しています。

C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる

Meaning

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

Example

The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.

花は太陽の熱でしおれた。

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

後

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

映画の後にアイスクリームを食べに行った。

C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

レポートに関する

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.

Example

The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.

そのジャーナリストのレポーティオリアルスタイルは、展開するストーリーのあらゆる詳細を捉えました。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水耕栽培

Meaning

Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.

Example

Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.

ハイドロポニクスは土壌なしで作物が成長することを可能にします。

C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄弁

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

Example

Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

彼女の雄弁なスピーチは、聴衆全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然的

Meaning

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

Example

She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.

彼女はどんな危機にも冷静に保つ超自然的な能力を持っていた。

C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

偵察

Meaning

A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.

Example

The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.

兵士たちは敵のキャンプの偵察を行った。

C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

Example

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。

B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

勇気づける

Meaning

To give courage, confidence, or hope.

Example

The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.

先生の励ましは学生たちに勇気を与えた。

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小さい; 限られた; 狭い

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

彼女は大学の近くの小さなアパートに住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards

Example

The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.

理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整然とした、スリムで健康的な

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

彼女は庭を非常に整然とした状態に保っています。

C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列挙する

Meaning

to mention things one by one; to list or count

Example

She enumerated the reasons for her decision.

彼女は決定の理由を列挙した。

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

事故後、交通は停滞しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

有害

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

沼地の有害な雰囲気が人々を病気にさせた。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

再座席

Meaning

to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place

Example

The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.

接客係は中断後、ゲストを再座席させなければならなかった。

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。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

彼女は無罪だと主張した。

B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心

Meaning

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

Example

Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.

彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。

C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

境界を設定する

Meaning

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

Example

The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.

その条約は二国の境界を定めるために署名されました。

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

禁欲的

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

彼は山の中で禁欲的な生活を送り、世俗的な快適さから遠ざかっていた。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

足場

Meaning

a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution

Example

The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.

作業員たちは建物の外壁を塗装するために足場を設置しました。

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。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。

B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不整合

Meaning

The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.

Example

His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.

彼のスピーチは不整合で、理解するのが難しかった。

A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

小高い丘; 小山

Meaning

a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain

Example

The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.

子供たちは夏休みに家の裏の草むらの丘を転がるのが好きでした。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

素人; 専門的な知識のない人

Meaning

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Example

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

医師はその手順を素人向けの言葉で説明しました。

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。

C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未開拓

Meaning

Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.

Example

The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.

そのミッションは惑星の未開拓の地域を探査することを目的としていました。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

アンチロジー

Meaning

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

Example

The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.

政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建設する

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

彼らは私たちの近所に新しい学校を建てる予定です。

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

震える

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地震の間、地面が震え始めた。

C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

ベレ魚

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

Example

The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.

ベレ魚はバングラデシュの川でよく捕まえられる。

C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

記憶力が強い

Meaning

Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.

Example

Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.

記憶力が強い学生は学業で優れています。

C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疎外された

Meaning

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Example

Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.

疎外された学生は、犯罪に走りがちです。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福

Meaning

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

Example

The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

A2 noun /kæb/

cab

タクシー

Meaning

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

Example

We took a cab to the airport.

空港までタクシーで行きました。

C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

密接に接続またはリンクする; 一緒にねじるまたは密接に結合する

Meaning

To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.

Example

Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.

彼らの生活は長年の友情を通じて絡み合った。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

熱狂的な

Meaning

showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession

Example

She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.

彼女は古い切手を集めることに熱狂的な興味を持っています。

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

戦略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

効果的な戦略は気候変動の影響を軽減することができます。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス；または一時的な仕事

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。

C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

頂点

Meaning

The highest point; the top or the apex.

Example

The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.

登山者は山の頂点に達しました。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？

C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

銀河に関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Example

The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.

望遠鏡で観測された銀河系の現象は魅力的でした。

C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

オカルト

Meaning

Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.

Example

She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.

彼女は常にオカルトとその隠された知識に魅了されていた。

A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

ビデオ

Meaning

a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film

Example

She watched the video of her favorite concert online.

彼女はオンラインでお気に入りのコンサートのビデオを見ました。

C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

利他主義、他者の幸福に対する無私の配慮

Meaning

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

彼の利他主義は他の人々にボランティアをするように促した。

C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面衝突

Meaning

directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision

Example

The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.

二台の車は交差点で正面衝突しました。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。

C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

壊血病

Meaning

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.

Example

Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.

水夫たちは、新鮮な果物がない長い海の航海中によく壊血病にかかっていました。

C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある

Meaning

Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.

Example

The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.

古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

農業

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

持続可能な農業は環境保護に役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

振付

Meaning

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

Example

The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.

バレエの振付は息を呑むほど素晴らしかった。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

impudence

厚かましさ

Meaning

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

Example

The student's impudence shocked the entire class.

その学生の厚かましさはクラス全体を驚かせた。

C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

麻痺

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Example

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

事故は彼に足の麻痺を残した。

B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。

B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

パフォーマー

Meaning

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Example

The performer received a standing ovation for her song.

パフォーマーは彼女の歌のためにスタンディングオベーションを受けました。

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。

C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

軽減する

Meaning

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

Example

The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.

弁護士は、クライアントの難しい幼少期を強調して彼の行動を軽減しようとしました。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。