B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

夕暮れ

Meaning

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

Example

We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.

私たちは静かな夕暮れの中を一緒に家に帰りました。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

気難しい

Meaning

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Example

The child grew peevish when denied candy.

子供はキャンディをもらえなかったので、怒りっぽくなりました。

C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

予防的

Meaning

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

Example

The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.

医師は感染を防ぐために予防的な治療を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

狂乱

Meaning

Wildly excited or uncontrolled

Example

The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.

狂乱の群衆は、バンドがステージに上がると歓声を上げました。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

注意深い; 意識的

Meaning

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Example

She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.

彼女は常に自分の周りに注意を払い、詳細に気を配っています。

C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国庫

Meaning

The treasury of a state or country.

Example

The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.

政府は国庫を改善するための新しい措置を発表しました。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者

Meaning

A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.

Example

Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.

モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。

A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

練習する

Meaning

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

Example

She practises piano for two hours daily.

彼女は毎日2時間ピアノを練習します。

C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ

Meaning

knee-length trousers; short pants

Example

He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.

彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。

C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス

Meaning

business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity

Example

He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.

彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

パーケットフローリングの技術

Meaning

The art or technique of laying parquet floors.

Example

The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.

職人は高級住宅のためにパーケット工芸を専門にしていました。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤

Meaning

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

Example

Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.

コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

無罪; 無邪気; 純粋

Meaning

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Example

The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.

無邪気な子供は純白のドレスで罪のないように見えた。

C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

推進的

Meaning

Having the power to drive or push something forward.

Example

The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.

ロケットの推進力はそれを地面から持ち上げました。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

奇妙な

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

彼は誰も信じられないような奇妙な話をした。

C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒険

Meaning

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

Example

Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.

彼らの夏の冒険にはキャンプと山登りが含まれていました。

C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

すべての神々、すべての神々に捧げられた寺院

Meaning

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

Example

The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.

ローマのパンテオンは最もよく保存されている古代の神殿の一つです。

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

難しい会話を回避すると、後でより大きな問題を生むことがある。

C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故

Meaning

An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.

Example

The accident resulted in one fatality.

その事故で1人が死亡した。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

空の星は数えられません。

C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example

The math problem baffles me completely.

数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

マルタ

Meaning

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

Example

Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.

マルタは、甘い味と高いビタミンC含有量で知られる、バングラデシュで人気のある柑橘類です。

A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Meaning

to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest

Example

Environmental issues concern all of us.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人

Meaning

Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.

Example

The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.

映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。

C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

啓発的な

Meaning

Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.

Example

The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.

そのドキュメンタリーは、エンターテイメントと啓発の両方を兼ね備えていました。

B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

嘔吐する

Meaning

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

Example

The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.

患者は薬を服用後、嘔吐し始めました。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

無関係

Meaning

Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.

Example

The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.

裁判官はその議論が事件に関係ないと判断しました。

B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

洞察力のある

Meaning

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Example

The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

教授はグローバル経済に関する洞察力のある講義を行いました。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

減速する

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

車は信号に近づくと減速し始めました。

C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟練と巧妙さ

Meaning

Skill and dexterity in a task.

Example

His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.

交渉における彼の熟練さは、契約を成功裡に締結するのに役立った。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。

B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲しそうに

Meaning

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

Example

She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.

彼女は電車が出発するとき、悲しそうに手を振った。

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。

A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

彼ら

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

They are going to the park.

彼らは公園に行きます。

B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

成長

Meaning

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

Example

Economic growth improves living conditions.

経済成長は生活水準を向上させます。

A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

コメディ

Meaning

A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.

Example

We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.

私たちは劇場で面白いコメディを見ました。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

情報の保持は学問的成功のために重要です。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑点模様の

Meaning

Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.

Example

The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.

ヘビの斑点模様の皮膚は、森の床に溶け込むのを助けました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

懇願する

Meaning

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

Example

She entreated him to stay a little longer.

彼女は彼にもう少し長くいてくれるように懇願した。

C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

Meaning

to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin

Example

He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.

C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

生意気だけど魅力的

Meaning

attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style

Example

She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.

彼女はみんなを笑わせた生意気な返事をした。

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自己否定

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

僧侶の生活は世俗的な快楽の完全な自己否定でした。

C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

ぺらぺら話す；秘密を漏らす

Meaning

to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk

Example

He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.

彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。

C1 noun /kiː/

quay

桟橋

Meaning

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Example

The cargo was unloaded at the quay.

貨物は桟橋で荷降ろしされました。

C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放蕩

Meaning

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

Example

The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.

その小説は、放蕩的なライフスタイルを持つキャラクターを描いています。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ

Meaning

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

Example

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.

ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。

C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

気圧静的な

Meaning

Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.

Example

Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.

エアロスタティックデザインは高高度での安定性を確保します。

B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

何かを無駄に捨てるまたは放置する

Meaning

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

Example

He dumped all the trash into the bin.

彼はゴミをすべてゴミ箱に捨てた。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

序曲 / 提案

Meaning

An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.

Example

The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.

平和提案は両国によって歓迎されました。

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

planisphere

星図盤

Meaning

a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date

Example

The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.

天文学者は星座を識別するために星図盤を使用しました。

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。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

神権政治

Meaning

Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.

Example

Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.

神権政治はしばしば宗教的権威と政治的権力を融合させます。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小さな修正や改善

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

アーティストは絵画に素早くタッチアップをしました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

型破りの

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

彼女の型破りの教育アプローチは、生徒たちに創造的に考えるよう促しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する

Meaning

Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.

Example

His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.

彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。

C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

共謀する

Meaning

to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

Example

They conspired to overthrow the government.

彼らは政府を倒すために共謀した。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

湿気を吸収して液体に変わる

Meaning

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Example

Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.

砂糖はデリクエセントではないが、塩はそうである可能性がある。

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

費用

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

この本は二十ドルかかります。

C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅瀬

Meaning

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

Example

The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.

旅行者たちは夜明けに川を渡ることに決めました。

C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

記憶

Meaning

Remembering past events or information

Example

His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.

彼の子供時代の記憶は鮮明だった。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

車は赤信号で静止したままでした。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。

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 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品

Meaning

Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.

マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。

C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

復活させる

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

監督は新しい観客のために古い劇を復活させることに決めました。

C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

全能

Meaning

The quality of having unlimited power or authority.

Example

Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.

多くの宗教では神の全能は絶対的なものと説明されています。

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

維持する

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

チームは彼らの成功を維持するために一生懸命働きました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁栄 / 栄光

Meaning

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

Example

He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.

彼は若い頃の繁栄した日々をよく思い出していました。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

ボートのひび割れを塞ぐ

Meaning

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

Example

The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.

作業員たちは古いボートの継ぎ目をコーキングして漏れを防いだ。

B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

炎

Meaning

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example

The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.

キャンドルの火花が夕暮れの風に揺れていました。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念

Meaning

An abstract idea or general notion

Example

The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.

二匹のウサギを追いかけるという概念は、集中力を教えます。

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

その数学的な方程式は解くのが難しかった。

B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

結び目

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

船乗りはボートを安全に停泊させるためにしっかりとしたノットを結びました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

興奮している

Meaning

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Example

The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.

ファンたちはチームがチャンピオンになった後、興奮していました。

B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

親指

Meaning

the short thick finger of the human hand

Example

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

彼女は私に賛成の気持ちを示すために親指を上げた。

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

小さな喧嘩はもっと大きな争いの前奏に過ぎなかった。

C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

イーグルのひな

Meaning

A young eagle.

Example

The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.

イーグレットは巣の中で母親が戻るのを待っていた。

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

ボートは湾に停泊しています。

C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小さな王冠

Meaning

a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble

Example

She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.

彼女は式典のために頭に繊細な小さな王冠をかぶっていました。

C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

夢遊病者

Meaning

A person who sleepwalks.

Example

The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.

夢遊病者は夜に家を出た。

C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

Example

Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.

C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

無差別に

Meaning

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

Example

The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.

会社は従業員を彼らのパフォーマンスを考慮せずに無差別に解雇しました。

A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明るい

Meaning

giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color

Example

The artist used bright colors in her painting.

そのアーティストは絵画に明るい色を使いました。

C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲しげな, 哀れな

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

Example

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

彼は助けを求めて哀願するような叫びを上げた。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

御者

Meaning

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

Example

The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.

御者は熟練して馬を賑やかな通りを通り抜けさせました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

広範囲な

Meaning

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

Example

They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.

彼らは丘の頂上からの広範囲な景色を楽しんだ。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜

Meaning

A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

Water spinach grows well in wet soil.

水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。

A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

満たす

Meaning

to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full

Example

Please fill the glass with water.

グラスに水を注いでください。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

啓示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

その本はその政治家に関する衝撃的な啓示で満ちていました。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;

Meaning

not paying attention; careless; heedless

Example

She was unmindful of the danger around her.

彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。

C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福

Meaning

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

Example

The charity worked for the common weal of the community.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

不満にさせる

Meaning

to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

Example

The poor service dissatisfies many customers.

悪いサービスは多くの顧客を不満にさせます。

C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪

Meaning

A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.

Example

The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.

ワシはその魚を鋭い爪で捕まえた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

慎重

Meaning

Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.

Example

He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.

彼はジャーナリストに慎重な返答をした。

B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

孫

Meaning

the son of one's son or daughter

Example

His grandson visits him every weekend.

彼の孫は毎週末彼を訪ねます。

A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

arroyo

乾いた小川

Meaning

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

Example

After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.

嵐の後、小川は急速に水で満たされました。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗議する

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定に対して強く抗議した。

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

確認

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

銀行は口座を開設する前に身分確認を求めます。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

酢

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

私はサラダドレッシングにビネガーを加えて、味を増しました。

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。

C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ

Meaning

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Example

Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.

昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。

C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

その都市の人口は主に若いです。