C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

実現する

Meaning

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

Example

The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.

彼が待っていたチャンスはついに実現しました。

B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

率直に; ぶっきらぼうに

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

彼は彼女に正直に間違っていると言った。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

カモフラージュ

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

兵士たちは敵から隠れるためにカモフラージュを使用しました。

C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

些細なことで議論する

Meaning

to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.

弁護士は本当の問題に取り組む代わりに、些細なことで議論していると非難されました。

B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。

C1 verb /niːd/

knead

こねる

Meaning

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching

Example

She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.

彼女は生地を滑らかになるまでこねます。

A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

二回

Meaning

two times

Example

I have seen that movie twice.

その映画を二回見ました。

C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

ジェロントロジー

Meaning

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

Example

She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.

彼女は医学部を卒業した後、ジェロントロジーに特化することを決めました。

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。

C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定

Meaning

An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.

Example

The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.

その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

顔を赤らめる

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

彼女は彼に褒められた時、顔が赤くなった。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体な

Meaning

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

Example

She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に得体な沈黙を守った。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する

Meaning

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

Example

Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.

クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。

C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

自己中心的

Meaning

Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.

Example

Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

彼女の自己中心的な行動は、友達関係を維持するのを難しくしました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

未熟な

Meaning

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

Example

The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.

機械の未熟な扱いがいくつかのミスを引き起こした。

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

実質的に; ほぼ; ほぼ

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

そのプロジェクトはほぼ終わりました。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

財政的な

Meaning

relating to money or financial matters

Example

They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.

彼らはビジネスが失敗した後、財政的な困難に直面しました。

C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。

C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

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。

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

持続可能な実践

Meaning

Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.

Example

Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.

持続可能な実践は環境保護にとって重要です。

C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

集団殺害

Meaning

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Example

The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.

ジェノサイドの告発は世界的な懸念を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

暗示可能な

Meaning

Capable of being implied or suggested.

Example

The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.

その声明の意味は直接的には明確ではないが、文脈から推測可能である。

C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

ベビーカー

Meaning

a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram

Example

She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.

彼女は公園を通り抜けながら、赤ちゃんが静かに寝ている間にペランブレータを押していました。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

例

Meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Example

This is just one instance of his generosity.

これは彼の寛大さの一例です。

C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

仕事を避ける

Meaning

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

Example

He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.

彼は仕事を避けていると非難されたが、他のチームは一生懸命働いていた。

B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

それぞれ; 指定された順序で; 別々に、そしてすでに言及された順序で

Meaning

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

Example

John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.

ジョンとメアリーはそれぞれ25歳と30歳です。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning

A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.

Example

The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫の

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

予防接種を受けた子供たちは多くの病気に免疫があります。

B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

カボチャ

Meaning

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

Example

We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.

私たちは大きなカボチャからジャック・オー・ランタンを彫りました。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

島国性

Meaning

The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.

Example

The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

グループの島国性は新しいアイデアを受け入れることを妨げた。

C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

現状

Meaning

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

Example

He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.

彼は職場で現状を維持したかった。

C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

鎮める

Meaning

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.

Example

The mother tried to pacify her crying child.

母親は泣いている子を落ち着かせようとした。

C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

明確で理解しやすい

Meaning

Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.

Example

His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.

彼の説明は非常に明確だったので、皆が理解しました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不適切

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

彼の傲慢な発言は観客を不快にさせた。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。

A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

時計; 監視; 観察

Meaning

a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring

Example

He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れないか確認するために時計を見ました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

不正

Meaning

acting or done in a dishonest or secret way

Example

They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.

彼らは会社とその供給者との不正取引を暴露しました。

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

悪く

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

彼は試験でひどい成績を取った。

B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

ふた

Meaning

a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container

Example

Please put the lid back on the jar.

ジャーの蓋を元に戻してください。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。

A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

各自

Meaning

every one of two or more people or things considered separately

Example

Each student received a certificate.

各学生は証明書を受け取りました。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

一時的に失う

Meaning

to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place

Example

I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.

私は家のどこかで鍵を一時的に失ったに違いない。

C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

小児科

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

Example

She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.

彼女は医科大学を卒業後、小児科を専門にすることに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

父殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古代の神話は、王位を取るために父殺しをした息子を描いています。

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

茂み; 低木の成長

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

ウサギは茂みに消えました。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

その著名な科学者は改革パネルを指導しました。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象は複雑な考えを簡単な形で表現することを可能にします。

A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

交換する

Meaning

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old

Example

He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.

彼は壊れたランプを新しいものと交換することに決めました。

C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.

Example

The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.

教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。

A2 noun /deθ/

Death

死

Meaning

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

Example

The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.

偉大な指導者の死は国全体で悲しまれました。

B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

障壁

Meaning

Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.

Example

Language barriers can make communication difficult.

言語の壁がコミュニケーションを困難にすることがあります。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不寛容

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

リーダーは他の宗教に対する不寛容さで批判されました。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

アーティストの作品は創造性における超越の象徴だった。

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

塩

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

風味を引き立てるために、スープに塩を少し加えてください。

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

まっすぐな; 直線的な; 正直な;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

ポイントAからポイントBまでまっすぐな線を引いてください。

B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

効果的な

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.

Example

Effective policies drive organizational success.

効果的な政策は組織の成功を促進します。

C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

失敗

Meaning

to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

Example

The new movie flopped at the box office.

新しい映画は興行成績が振るわなかった。

C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

陰険な

Meaning

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

Example

He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.

彼は権力のために人々を操る陰険な政治家です。

B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期待; 予想;

Meaning

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

Example

The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.

新しい教師は、その革新的な教授法で皆の期待を超えました。

C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する

Meaning

to occur, happen, or become known

Example

It transpired that he had lied about his age.

彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

呪う

Meaning

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

Example

The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.

その年老いた女性は暗い言葉で敵を呪いました。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

連絡係

Meaning

communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship

Example

She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.

彼女は会社と顧客の間のリエゾンとして働いています。

B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

急いだ; 慌ただしい

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

怒っているときに急いだ決定をしないでください。

B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

文字通り

Meaning

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example

He was literally running for three hours without stopping.

彼は文字通り3時間休まずに走り続けていた。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Example

He was too diffident to ask a question in class.

C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning

To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

Example

His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。

A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

温める

Meaning

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

Example

The sun warms the earth during the day.

太陽は昼間に地球を温める。

C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

鎮痛

Meaning

The inability to feel pain while still conscious.

Example

The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.

医者は手術を行う前に鎮痛を誘発した。

C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔

Meaning

either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes

Example

The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.

医師は鼻孔のそれぞれをブロックがないか調べました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

無数の; 無限の

Meaning

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Example

The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.

地震は都市に無数の損害を与えました。

C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定する

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

委員会は当事者間の争いを審理するために結成されました。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。

C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好戦的または攻撃的

Meaning

Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.

Example

His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.

彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば衝突を引き起こします。

B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中

Meaning

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

Example

The clock struck midnight and the new day began.

時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。

B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に

Meaning

to suffer or die from lack of food

Example

He was left to starve in the desert.

彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

Example

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不確か

Meaning

not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge

Example

I am uncertain about my future career plans.

私は自分の将来のキャリア計画に不確かさを感じています。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

怠け者

Meaning

A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.

Example

He was known as an idler who wasted his days.

彼は自分の時間を無駄にするアイドラーとして知られていました。

A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

緑

Meaning

of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds

Example

The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.

木々の緑の葉は雨の後で新鮮に見えます。

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

Example

She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.

C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

外挿

Meaning

The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.

市場動向の彼の外挿は、財務計画に役立ちました。

C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る

Meaning

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

Example

He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.

彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。

A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

左

Meaning

on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north

Example

He turned left at the intersection.

彼は交差点で左に曲がった。

A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

十分

Meaning

as much or as many as required

Example

We have enough food for everyone.

私たちは皆のために十分な食べ物があります。

A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

屋根

Meaning

the top covering of a building or vehicle

Example

The roof of the house needs to be repaired.

家の屋根は修理が必要です。

C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

Example

The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.

王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。

C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

裏切り者

Meaning

A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.

Example

During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.

戦争中、彼は侵略者を助けたため、クイズリングとしてレッテルを貼られました。

C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌

Meaning

food or provisions, especially for livestock

Example

The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.

納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

ケーブルは大量のデータトラフィックを処理する能力を持っています。

B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

膿瘍; フロンケル

Meaning

a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles

Example

The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.

彼の首にできた痛みを伴う膿瘍には医療処置が必要だった。

B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

ブレスレット

Meaning

an ornamental band worn around the wrist

Example

She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.

彼女は誕生日のプレゼントとして金のブレスレットをもらった。

B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

ルーチン, 習慣, 固定された順序

Meaning

A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

Example

A well-structured routine improves productivity.

よく構造化されたルーチンは生産性を向上させます。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠実

Meaning

not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment

Example

He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.

彼は何年も妻に不忠実でした。

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建制度

Meaning

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

Example

Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.

封建制度は中世ヨーロッパの政治構造を形作った。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 手伝い; 親切

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか？

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

モカシン

Meaning

A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.

Example

He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.

彼は外に出る前に快適なモカシンを履きました。

C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

ホメオパシー

Meaning

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

Example

He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.

彼は風邪を治すためにホメオパシーを信じています。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

使えない; 故障した

Meaning

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

Example

The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.

古いコンピュータはシステムクラッシュ後、使えなくなりました。

C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

クリーク

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people

Example

The students formed a clique that excluded others.

学生たちは他の人を排除したクリークを作った。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由は自己表現を促進します。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

柔軟性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

労働時間のフレキシビリティにより、仕事とプライベート生活のバランスが取りやすくなった。

C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

興奮や医学的状態による顕著な速く、強い、または不規則な心拍

Meaning

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition

Example

She experienced palpitations before her job interview.

彼女は面接前にパルピテーションを感じました。

C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞

Meaning

Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.

Example

Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.

お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

抑制のない

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

抗議者は変革に対して抑えきれない熱意を示しました。

C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗長

Meaning

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

Example

His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.

彼の冗長な説明は、問題を明確にするどころか、聴衆を混乱させました。

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

境界または新しい分野

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

ロボット手術は医学の新しいフロンティアを探求しています。

C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning

A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.

Example

The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.