C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

混合

Meaning

A mixture of different things or styles.

Example

The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.

そのフェスティバルでは、音楽、食べ物、アートの混合が提供されました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア

Meaning

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

Example

The children laughed at the clown’s antics.

子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。

A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

航空会社

Meaning

A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.

Example

The airline announced a discount on international tickets.

その航空会社は国際線チケットの割引を発表しました。

A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ

Meaning

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

Example

Where did you put my keys?

私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？

C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

恐ろしい

Meaning

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

Example

The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.

ホラー映画には恐ろしい雰囲気がありました。

C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力、衝撃の跡

Meaning

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

Example

By dint of hard work, he achieved success.

努力のおかげで、彼は成功を収めました。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

マムシ

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

ヴァイパーは危険を感じると巻きつきます。

B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。

B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

演技

Meaning

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

Example

She is studying acting to become a professional actress.

彼女はプロの女優になるために演技を勉強しています。

C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

眠り

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

子供は一晩中静かに寝ていた。

B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

出身地区

Meaning

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

Example

He returned to his home district after many years abroad.

彼は長年の海外生活の後、出身地区に戻った。

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。

B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困っている

Meaning

experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry

Example

He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼は非常に困っているように見えた。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

パートナーシップ

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

私たちのパートナーシップは、両社の成長に役立ちました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

内向的

Meaning

Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.

Example

She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.

彼女は静かで内向的な女性で、注目を避ける。

C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色

Meaning

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

Example

The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.

そのキャラクターは好色な老人として描かれました。

C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

Example

His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。

C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす

Meaning

To satisfy fully or to excess.

Example

The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.

長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

ねじれたまたは曲がった形; 通常の形から外れてねじる行為

Meaning

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

Example

The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.

体操選手のコンターションは観客を驚かせました。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

拡張

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

ボランティア活動は、社会的ネットワークの拡張に役立ちます。

C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の

Meaning

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

Example

Maritime trade enhances the economy.

海上貿易は経済を促進する。

C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困難; 厳しい状況

Meaning

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

Example

The refugees were in a desperate plight.

難民たちは絶望的な困難に直面していました。

C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う

Meaning

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

Example

She was bereaved of her husband last year.

彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。

A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

チョコレート色

Meaning

a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa

Example

The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.

チョコレート色のソファはリビングルームでエレガントに見えます。

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

作る

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

私は毎朝コーヒーを作ります。

B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

発明

Meaning

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Example

The invention revolutionized communication.

その発明はコミュニケーションを革命的に変えました。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

テーブルスプーン

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

彼女はテーブルスプーンでスープをかき混ぜました。

A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然な

Meaning

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

Example

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.

彼女は料理に自然な食材を使うのが好きです。

C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

六角形の

Meaning

Having six angles or corners.

Example

The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.

アーティストは鏡のために六角形のフレームをデザインしました。

C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止する

Meaning

to forbid something by law or authority

Example

The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.

新しい法律は農業で有害な化学物質の使用を禁止します。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

トナカイ

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

サンタのトナカイは空を越えてソリを引きました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交上のマイルストーン

Meaning

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Example

Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.

サミットの開催は外交上のマイルストーンでした。

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

収穫する

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

農家は晩夏に小麦を収穫します。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

台座 / pedestal

Meaning

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

Example

The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.

彫像は大理石の台座に置かれました。

C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

復讐する

Meaning

to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another

Example

He vowed to avenge his brother's death.

彼は兄の死を復讐することを誓った。

C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある

Meaning

Capable of movement or locomotion.

Example

Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.

特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。

C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

無愛想に

Meaning

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

Example

She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.

彼女は無愛想に提案を拒否しました。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦

Meaning

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

Example

The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.

チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

バケツ

Meaning

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

Example

The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.

農夫は井戸から新鮮な水でバケツを満たしました。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

Meaning

to irritate or annoy someone

Example

His careless comments really riled her.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

あり得ない

Meaning

Not likely to be true or to happen.

Example

It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.

彼が時間通りに到着するのはあり得ないようだ。

C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

極貧

Meaning

extreme poverty or destitution

Example

He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.

彼は貧困の中で育ちましたが、その後、人生で成功しました。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。

C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

おしゃべりな

Meaning

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

Example

The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.

おしゃべりな子供は、終わりのない物語で皆を楽しませた。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影響; 力

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

教師の積極的な影響が生徒の学習の問題を克服する手助けをしました。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

対比点

Meaning

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Example

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

彼女の落ち着いた態度は彼の怒りの対比点だった。

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

ロフ魚

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

ロフ魚はベンガルの家庭でよく香辛料と一緒に調理されます。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

過剰

Meaning

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

Example

The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.

ホテルの価格の過剰さに観光客は驚いた。

C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供給部門

Meaning

A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.

Example

The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.

軍隊の供給部門は、兵士たちが十分な物資を持っていることを確認した。

C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

Example

He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申請 / アプリケーション / ソフトウェア

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

彼女は奨学金の申請を提出しました。

C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小さな争い

Meaning

A petty quarrel or annoyance.

Example

They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.

彼らは座席配置について小さな争いを起こしました。

C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ

Meaning

A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels

Example

The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.

ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

削除する

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

家に入る前に靴を脱いでください。

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。

C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

インスリン分泌は血糖値の調整に不可欠です。

C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

語形成に関連する

Meaning

Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.

Example

Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.

形態論的な分析はAIに言葉の構造を理解させる手助けをします。

A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

有名

Meaning

Known about by many people; renowned.

Example

This area is famous for its unique heritage.

この地域はそのユニークな遺産で有名です。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

ガバナンス

Meaning

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

Example

Effective governance ensures sustainable development.

効果的なガバナンスは持続可能な発展を確実にします。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

奇妙

Meaning

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.

Example

He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.

彼は祭りに奇妙な衣装を着ていました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

Example

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的

Meaning

Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.

Example

The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.

教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。

C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

外国人恐怖症

Meaning

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

Example

Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.

ゼノフォビアは差別や社会的分裂を引き起こす可能性があります。

A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

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。

A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

退屈した

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

彼女は長い会議の間、退屈していた。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

グリーンエネルギー

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

グリーンエネルギーは環境へのダメージを減らします。

C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

しゃがれ声; 叫びすぎや病気でしゃがれる

Meaning

rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness

Example

His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.

コンサートで叫んだ後、彼の声はしゃがれた。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

非常に有害

Meaning

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Example

The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.

そのウイルス性の病気は地域全体に急速に広がりました。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

観察する

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学者たちは野生動物の行動を観察します。

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

火事の後、家の灰だけが残った。

C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母性的; 母親に関する

Meaning

relating to a mother; motherly

Example

She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.

彼女は孤児に対して母性的なケアを示しました。

B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

整理する

Meaning

to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate

Example

She organized a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにサプライズパーティーを企画した。

C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ

Meaning

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something

Example

The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.

彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Meaning

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

Example

He finished the race in second place.

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者

Meaning

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

Example

The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.

事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

にんにく

Meaning

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

Example

The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.

風味を引き立てるために、レシピには新鮮なにんにくを三片使います。

A1 verb /kʌm/

come

来る

Meaning

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

Example

Please come to my birthday party.

私の誕生日パーティーに来てください。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作

Meaning

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

Example

The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.

与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。

C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発

Meaning

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

Example

The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.

ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。

C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

色合い

Meaning

A color or shade.

Example

The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.

アーティストは背景のために柔らかい青い色合いを選びました。

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。

C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

許しがたい; 深刻ではない; 小さな

Meaning

forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor

Example

His late arrival was considered a venial offense.

彼の遅れた到着は許しがたい違反と見なされました。

A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

外

Meaning

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

Example

He stepped out of the room quietly.

彼は静かに部屋を出ました。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

断る

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable

Example

She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを断ることに決めました。

C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性

Meaning

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.

Example

The viability of the project depends on funding.

プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。

C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病

Meaning

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

Example

The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.

干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

近づいている

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

会社は近づいている製品の発売を発表しました。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

病理学の進歩により、医師は珍しい感染症を迅速に特定できました。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物は外部刺激に反応します。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

無作法

Meaning

Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.

Example

His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.

彼の無作法な行動はパーティーのゲストを驚かせました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的

Meaning

Deeply religious or sincere.

Example

He is a devout believer who prays every day.

彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。

C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

習慣

Meaning

accustomed or used to doing something

Example

She rose early, as she was wont to do.

彼女は早く起きました、彼女がするのが習慣だったように。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

都市の郊外

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

彼らは静かな生活を求めて都市の郊外に引っ越しました。

B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

セッション

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Example

The session was held on February 25.

セッションは2月25日に開催されました。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

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

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

輝く

Meaning

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

Example

Her dress glittered under the stage lights.

彼女のドレスはステージのライトの下で輝いていました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

相続人

Meaning

a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies

Example

She became the inheritor of her family's estate.

彼女は家族の財産の相続人となった。

A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

Example

She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.