C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

言葉やスピーチを使用せずに、ジェスチャー、ボディランゲージ、または顔の表情を通じて伝達される。

Meaning

Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.

Example

Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.

ノンバーバルキューは言葉と同じくらい重要です。

C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

前兆

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

Example

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。

C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

強烈な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な; 活発な

Meaning

showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense

Example

She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.

彼女はその告発に対して強烈に否定した。

C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

会議警備員

Meaning

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

Example

The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.

会議警備員は、秩序を乱すメンバーを会場から退場させました。

C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛

Meaning

Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.

Example

The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.

その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依存

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

技術への依存は懸念すべきことです。

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

失う / 恋しい

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

海外旅行の際、家族を本当に恋しく感じます。

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

Kin

家族; 親戚;

A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

パートタイム

Meaning

working for only part of the usual working day or week

Example

She works part-time as a waitress.

彼女はパートタイムのウェイトレスとして働いています。

C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

合流する

Meaning

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

Example

The roads converge at the city center.

道路は市の中心で合流します。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

止められない力

Meaning

A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.

Example

The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.

新しいテクノロジー企業は業界で止められない力となった。

A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

回転; 方向転換; 機会;

Meaning

an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something

Example

It's your turn to speak at the meeting.

会議で話す番です。

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

編み込み

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

彼女は学校に行く前に髪を編みました。

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

プロモーター

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

プロモーターは新しいバンドのためにコンサートを組織しました。

C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

塗油の儀式

Meaning

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example

The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.

新しいリーダーの塗油の儀式は神聖な儀式でした。

C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拝

Meaning

The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.

Example

The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.

司祭は村で行われている偶像崇拝を非難した。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

ショー

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

花火は夜空に壮大なショーを作り出しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

理解不能

Meaning

not understandable; incomprehensible

Example

The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.

その概念は非常に抽象的で、ほとんどの学生には理解できないように思えた。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。

C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

えぐる、不当に高く売る

Meaning

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

Example

He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.

彼はうっかり木製のテーブルに穴を開けました。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

強調する

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

その出来事は、安全対策の重要性を強調しました。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。

C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute

Example

The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.

その赤ちゃんは、みんなが愛したぽっちゃりしたほっぺたを持っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

高価

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

彼らのミスは会社にとって非常に高価であることが証明されました。

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。

A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

一般的に

Meaning

in most cases; usually; as a rule

Example

He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.

彼は一般的に午前9時前に仕事に到着します。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

もっともらしい、または可能性がある

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

彼の言い訳はもっともらしく見えたが、私は疑念を抱いていた。

C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚構の、偽の

Meaning

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

Example

The story he told was entirely fictitious.

彼が話した話は完全に虚構だった。

C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

なぞなぞ

Meaning

a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters

Example

The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.

子供たちは雑誌のなぞなぞを解くのを楽しみました。

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning

A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.

Example

The Normans conquered England in 1066.

A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

他の

Meaning

used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known

Example

I don't want this one, I will take the other one.

これを欲しくない、他のを取るつもりだ。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。

C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類

Meaning

An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.

Example

The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.

博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。

C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

不器用にする

Meaning

to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something

Example

He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.

彼は鍵で手間取って、それらを床に落としました。

C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

策略

Meaning

Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.

Example

They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.

彼らは税金を回避するために策略を使った。

A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者

Meaning

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

Example

The museum had many visitors last weekend.

博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。

B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供された

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

愛好家

Meaning

A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.

Example

He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.

彼は芸術界で愛好家として退けられました、なぜなら正式な訓練が不足していたからです。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

Example

She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

廃止

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

奴隷制度の廃止は人権の歴史における重要な節目でした。

C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵

Meaning

an enemy or opponent

Example

The knight fought bravely against his foe.

騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。

C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞

Meaning

Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.

Example

Organic manure enhances soil fertility.

有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

吊るす

Meaning

hanging down or suspended

Example

The pendent branches touched the ground.

吊るす枝が地面に触れました。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。

C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う

Meaning

to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way

Example

She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

関与した

Meaning

complicated or engaged in something

Example

She was deeply involved in community service.

彼女は地域社会の奉仕活動に深く関与していた。

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

社交辞令

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

彼らは会議が始まる前に社交辞令を交わした。

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

装置

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

彼は最新のキッチンガジェットを買うのが好きです。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。

C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

デマゴーグ

Meaning

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Example

The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.

群衆はデマゴーグの情熱的な演説に影響された。

C1 noun /næk/

knack

才能

Meaning

a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily

Example

She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.

彼女には人々を快適に感じさせる才能がある。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明

Meaning

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

Example

The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.

レストランの照明は、暖かく快適な雰囲気を作り出しました。

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

彼女は私にチョコレートの一部をくれました。

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

廃止する

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

政府は古い条約を廃止することを決定しました。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安心

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

彼女はすべてがうまくいくことを確認するために安心が必要でした。

B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

めったにない

Meaning

not often; rarely; infrequently

Example

She seldom goes to the cinema.

彼女はめったに映画館に行きません。

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交差方向

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

安定した火を作るために丸太を交差方向に置いてください。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

甘やかされた

Meaning

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Example

The cosseted child always got what he wanted.

甘やかされた子供は、いつも欲しいものを手に入れていた。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。

C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

王室の

Meaning

Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.

Example

The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.

女王は王室のような存在感でホールに入った。

C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

カメオ

Meaning

a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person

Example

The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.

その俳優は映画でサプライズのカメオを果たした。

C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

レポートに関する

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

供給。サプライ。

Meaning

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Example

Supply chains ensure resource availability.

サプライチェーンは資源の利用可能性を確保します。

C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

無駄なもの

Meaning

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

Example

Most of his early writings were considered dross.

彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教

Meaning

The belief in the existence of only one God.

Example

Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.

イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。

C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法

Meaning

A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.

Example

The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.

化学的命名法は初心者には理解するのが難しい場合があります。

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

dawdle

だらだらする

Meaning

to waste time by being slow or idle

Example

Stop dawdling and finish your homework.

ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。

A2 noun /stres/

stress

ストレス

Meaning

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

過度のストレスは健康に問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

がっかり

Meaning

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

Example

She was disappointed with her exam results.

彼女は試験の結果にがっかりしていた。

A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

請求する/告発する

Meaning

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Example

The store charges extra for home delivery.

その店はホームデリバリーに追加料金を課します。

C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水艇

Meaning

capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft

Example

The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.

科学者たちは潜水艇を使って深海を探査した。

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同等の人

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

彼は霧を通して自分の仲間を見ようとしました。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

追放する

Meaning

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

Example

The student was expelled from school for misconduct.

その学生は不正行為で学校から追放されました。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保護者

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

その犬は家族の保護者と見なされていました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long period of time

Example

They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.

彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜

Meaning

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

Example

Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.

苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。

C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large; enormous.

Example

They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.

彼らは宴会で巨大な食事を提供しました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。

A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

カンガルー

Meaning

a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs

Example

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

カンガルーは、袋の中に子供を入れて高く跳ねました。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

絶滅

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

いくつかの種は過剰な漁業によって絶滅の危機に瀕しています。

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

輝く

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

太陽は明日明るく輝きます。

C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

文の構造解析

Meaning

The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.

Example

The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.

AIモデルは構文解析を行い、構造を理解します。

C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的

Meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Example

The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.

その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。

C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

鈍器で殴る

Meaning

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

Example

The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.

ガードは小道で攻撃者に鈍器で殴られた。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

王族 / ロイヤリティ (著者の収入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

著者は売れた本ごとにロイヤリティを受け取ります。

B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる

Meaning

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

演壇

Meaning

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Example

The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.

校長は演壇に立ち、全校集会に話しかけました。

C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱

Meaning

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

Example

The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.

厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。

C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

変動性

Meaning

Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.

Example

The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.

株式市場の変動性は投資を危険にする。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける

Meaning

To separate or cut apart.

Example

The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.

条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。

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 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。

C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

偽善者; 嘘つき; 偽りの人

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

Example

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

他人に誠実を求めて自分は嘘をつくのは偽善者だ。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

フォアセイル

Meaning

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

Example

The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.

乗組員は風を捉えるためにフォアセイルを調整しました。

C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

Example

He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.

C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.

Example

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

昇進; プロモーション

Meaning

the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales

Example

She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.

彼女は5年間の努力の後、マネージャーに昇進しました。

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

締める

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

彼は棚を固定するためにネジを締めました。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

コミットされた

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

彼女は学生たちを深く気にかける、コミットされた教師です。

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

羽ばたく / 震える

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

蝶が日光の中で羽ばたき始めた。

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

無礼

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

彼の無礼さはディナーパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

食料品店

Meaning

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

Example

She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.

彼女は野菜と牛乳を買うために食料品店に行った。

C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

見せびらかし

Meaning

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

Example

The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.

億万長者のパーティーは、見せびらかしと贅沢で満ちていた。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

舌に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the tongue or speech.

Example

The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.

歯科医は患者の歯の舌側面を調べました。

A1 verb /riːd/

read

読む

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

私は寝る前に本を読みます。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

過度に従順である

Meaning

To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.

Example

He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.

彼は不合理な要求に従うことを拒否した。

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

敬う

Meaning

to regard with great respect; revere

Example

People venerate saints for their holiness.

人々はその聖性のために聖人を敬う。

C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

会合

Meaning

a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place

Example

They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.

彼らはカフェで秘密の会合を手配しました。

C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗

Meaning

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

Example

The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.

その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立

Meaning

an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute

Example

There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.

会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。