C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。

B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。

C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

パッションフラワー

Meaning

A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms

Example

The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.

パッションフラワーのつるが美しい花で庭の壁を覆いました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description

Example

The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻想

Meaning

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

Example

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

魔術師は壮観な幻想を作り、象が消えるように見えました。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪費する

Meaning

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

Example

He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.

彼は無駄にお金を浪費しました。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。

C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces

Example

He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.

C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース

Meaning

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

Example

The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.

マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。

C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文

Meaning

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

Example

The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.

本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

夢中

Meaning

to absorb all the attention or interest of someone

Example

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて時間を忘れてしまいました。

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。

C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

模範

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

Example

Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.

ネオムは持続可能な都市設計の模範です。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。

B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隷

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

廃奴隷運動は奴隷の権利のために戦いました。

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。

B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大な; 非常に大きい; サイズや量で巨大な

Meaning

extremely large; huge in size or amount

Example

The company made a massive profit this year.

その会社は今年、巨大な利益を上げました。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

その舞台の背景は美しい山の景色でした。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー

Meaning

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

Example

Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.

アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。

A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作

Meaning

the process of producing or constructing something

Example

The making of the movie took over two years.

映画の制作には2年以上かかりました。

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背中

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

子供たちは丘を背中で滑り降りました。

C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

血液に関連する

Meaning

Relating to blood; bloody.

Example

The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.

外科医は傷口からの血なまぐさい分泌物を調べました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

コピー

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

会議の前にこれらの書類をコピーしてください。

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根付ける

Meaning

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

Example

The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.

先生は生徒たちに良いマナーを根付かせようとした。

B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

創造的

Meaning

Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.

Example

She is very creative in her writing.

彼女は執筆において非常に創造的です。

C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

アザレアの花

Meaning

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

Example

The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.

春にはアザレアの花が咲いていました。

B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消費者

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

その会社は消費者のニーズを理解することに重点を置いています。

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

車は高速道路で故障しました。

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

監督者

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

スーパーバイザーは各従業員の進捗を確認しました。

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

安定した

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

強い核力は原子核を安定させる。

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正で実用的; 高すぎない; 論理的

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

そのホテルは品質の高い宿泊施設に対して合理的な価格を提供しています。

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知識人

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知識人は支配に反対した。

C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

没入

Meaning

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

Example

Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.

VRゲームへの没入は、ユーザーが仮想世界にいるように感じさせます。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な

Meaning

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Example

She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.

彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。

B1 noun roʊps

ropes

ロープ

Meaning

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Example

The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.

ロープは重い荷物を持ち上げるためにしっかりと結ばれていました。

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

十分な; 目的に適した; 満足な

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

私たちはプロジェクトを完了するための十分な時間があります。

C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

やる気がない

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic

Example

His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.

彼のやる気がない勉強の試みは良い結果を生まなかった。

C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

動産 / 個人財産

Meaning

a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves

Example

In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.

過去には、奴隷は所有者の動産と見なされていました。

C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

目立つ

Meaning

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

Example

Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.

彼女の赤いドレスはパーティーで目立っていました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Example

She was elated when she heard the good news.

良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住宅

Meaning

buildings or structures where people live; accommodation

Example

The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.

政府はすべての人々に手頃な住宅を提供するために努力しています。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前例のない

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学における前例のない進歩は人間の生活を変えました。

C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落

Meaning

moral corruption; wickedness

Example

The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.

その映画は腐敗した社会の道徳的堕落を描いています。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

段階的な / 卒業した

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学者は液体を正確に測定するためにグラジュエイテッドシリンダーを使用しました。

C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。

C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

飽和

Meaning

The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed

Example

The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.

市場に同様の商品が溢れすぎて、販売が減少しました。

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

どこにも

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

私はあらゆる場所を探しましたが、鍵はどこにも見つかりませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

販売可能な

Meaning

Capable of being sold; marketable.

Example

Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.

販売可能な商品だけが展示会に出展されました。

C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人

Meaning

A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.

Example

The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.

そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い

Meaning

a person who drives or takes care of mules

Example

The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.

荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。

A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

システム

Meaning

a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method

Example

The education system needs major reforms.

教育システムには大きな改革が必要です。

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

知る

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

私はこの質問の答えを知っています。

C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

木立 / 小さな果樹園

Meaning

A small group of trees growing close together.

Example

They walked through the orange grove.

彼らはオレンジの林を歩いていました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

組み込む

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

新しいデザインは先進技術を組み込みます。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

慣性; 活動の欠如

Meaning

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

Example

The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.

チームの慣性は、急速に変化する市場の状況に適応するのを妨げました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

避けられない; 避けることができない; 必然的な

Meaning

cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable

Example

The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.

その会議は避けられないので、出席しなければなりません。

C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小山

Meaning

A small hill or mound.

Example

The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.

子供たちは夕日を見るために草で覆われた小山に登った。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。

C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな

Meaning

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Example

There was scant evidence to support his claim.

彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。

B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

拭く

Meaning

to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue

Example

Please wipe the table clean.

テーブルを拭いてください。

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見

Meaning

Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.

Example

Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.

彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。

C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢

Meaning

The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Example

His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.

彼の傲慢さは彼を同僚の中で不人気にしました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

信じられないほど

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

山頂からの景色は信じられないほど美しかった。

C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

計算通信

Meaning

Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.

Example

Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.

計算通信は私たちが情報を共有する方法を再構築しています。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

ゴロゴロする, ふける

Meaning

to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively

Example

The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.

バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解釈

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

教師は詩の自分の解釈を示しました。

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

適切

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

このドレスは結婚式に適しています。

C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教義問答

Meaning

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

Example

The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.

司祭は毎週日曜日に子供たちにカテキズムを教えました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破壊的な

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

ハリケーンは沿岸地域に非常に破壊的でした。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

言い逃れをする

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

その政治家は難しい質問に対して言い逃れをした。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

タンデム自転車

Meaning

a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other

Example

The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.

カップルは公園で自分たちのタンデム自転車に乗って楽しんでいました。

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

捧げる

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために自分の人生を捧げました。

B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

手続き

Meaning

An established or official way of doing something.

Example

Follow the procedure for accuracy.

精度のために手続きを守ってください。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外周上の小円

Meaning

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy

Example

The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.

エピサイクルの概念は惑星の運動を説明するために使用されました。

B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

Example

They trekked across the mountains for three days.

C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

補間

Meaning

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

Example

The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.

科学者は欠落したデータポイントを予測するために補間を使用しました。

C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な

Meaning

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

Example

He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.

彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。

C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

Example

The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.

A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

願う

Meaning

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

Example

I wish I could fly like a bird.

私は鳥のように飛べたらいいなと思います。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。

C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある

Meaning

indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help

Example

He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.

彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天気予報は毎時間更新されます。

B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー

Meaning

the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

Example

The pressure of the situation made him nervous.

その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

協定

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

協定は徐々に進展を強調しました。

C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

空腹で; 欲張って; 熱心に

Meaning

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

Example

The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.

犬は数時間食べていなかった後、空腹で食べました。

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

ジャズのセクステットは、小さなクラブを温かく層状の音で満たしました。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

基礎

Meaning

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

Example

Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.

信頼は強い関係の基礎です。

A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

群衆

Meaning

a large number of people gathered together

Example

A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.

コンサートを見るために大きな群衆が集まりました。

C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰

Meaning

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

Example

The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.

村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter

Example

The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.

伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。

C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの

Meaning

without preparation; spontaneously; improvised

Example

The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.

スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

夜

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

彼女は夜に散歩するのが好きです。

C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning

To enroll as a student in a college or university.

Example

She matriculated at Oxford University last year.

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

薄紫色

Meaning

a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge

Example

She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい薄紫色のドレスを着ていた。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。

C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福

Meaning

a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes

Example

The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.

神父は新婚夫婦に祝福を与えました。

B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

編集する

Meaning

to make changes to improve or correct something

Example

I need to edit this document before submission.

この文書を提出前に編集する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞

Meaning

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

Example

The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.

古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。

C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

フェヌグリーク

Meaning

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

Example

Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.

フェヌグリークの種は少し苦味があり、インディアン・カレーなどでよく使われます。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大執事

Meaning

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

Example

The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.

アーチディーコンは行政業務で主教を支援した。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

燃費

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

この車は高速道路で優れた燃費を提供します。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。

C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

グレネディア

Meaning

A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.

Example

The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.

そのグレネディアは部隊の前で誇らしげに立っていた。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

改装する

Meaning

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Example

They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏にキッチンをリモデルすることに決めました。

B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

構造

Meaning

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Example

The structure is designed for safety and functionality.

構造は安全性と機能性のために設計されています。

C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨らむ

Meaning

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

Example

Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.

ジャンクフードを食べすぎると、あなたの胃が膨らむことがあります。