C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉納

Meaning

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

Example

The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.

日曜日の礼拝中に奉納が取られました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

採石場 / 獲物

Meaning

A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.

Example

The workers quarried limestone from the hill.

作業員は丘から石灰岩を採掘しました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不協和音

Meaning

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

Example

The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.

オーケストラはリハーサル中に不協和音を発生させました。

C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

未熟 / 表面的 / 退屈

Meaning

Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.

Example

The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.

教授はそのエッセイを未熟で深みがないとして却下した。

C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

音声学の

Meaning

relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics

Example

Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.

子供たちは新しい単語を正確に読むために音声学のルールを学びます。

C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性

Meaning

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Example

Her sociability made her popular in the office.

彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。

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。

C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

傾く

Meaning

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

Example

She is inclined to agree with the proposal.

彼女は提案に賛成する傾向があります。

A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

毎週

Meaning

happening or done once every week; every week

Example

I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.

私は日曜日に毎週、祖母を訪ねます。

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

ケーキ

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

彼らは誕生日パーティーのためにチョコレートケーキを注文しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依存している; 扶養されている

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

税金の扶養控除対象者として、彼女は自分の税務申告を別々に提出することができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

国民投票

Meaning

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

Example

The government held a referendum on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について国民投票を実施しました。

C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

うぬぼれた

Meaning

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

Example

The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.

その自惚れたリーダーは自分の些細な成果を自慢していた。

C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

太陽系外の星の周りを回る惑星

Meaning

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

Example

Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.

天文学者たちは、過去10年間で何千ものエクソプラネットを発見しました。

C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

厳しい

Meaning

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

Example

Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.

彼女の厳しい口調は、騒々しいクラスを静めた。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

グラジオラス

Meaning

A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements

Example

The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.

花壇でグラジオラスは高く堂々と立っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。

B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望

Meaning

a strong desire or craving for something.

Example

She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.

彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。

C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石の彫刻（グロテスクな形）

Meaning

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

Example

The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.

古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

柔軟で敏捷

Meaning

Flexible and agile in body or movement.

Example

Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.

ダンサーはうまく演技するために柔軟でいる必要があります。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不品な

Meaning

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

Example

He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.

彼は不品な発言で注意された。

C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

ノミネートされた人

Meaning

a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor

Example

She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.

彼女は最優秀女優賞のノミネートされた人でした。

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不確実性、保留状態

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

資金が撤回された後、プロジェクトは不確実性に置かれました。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

栄養価が高い

Meaning

Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.

Example

Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.

オーガニック食品は、加工食品よりも栄養価が高いことがよくあります。

A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い

Meaning

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

Example

The soldiers prepared for the final battle.

兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。

C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

王殺し

Meaning

the act of killing a king

Example

The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

陰謀者たちは王殺しを犯したため、処刑されました。

C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な

Meaning

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Example

He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.

彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。

C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

侮辱的

Meaning

Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.

Example

He made a derogative remark about her work.

彼は彼女の仕事について侮辱的な発言をした。

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

熟練; 精通;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

彼のヴァイオリンの腕前は世界中の観客を感動させました。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

トリプル、高い音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

会社の利益は2年で3倍になった。

C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

読みにくさ

Meaning

the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print

Example

The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.

医者の手書きは薬局のスタッフの間でその読みにくさで有名でした。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

さらに

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

さらに、私たちは早期予約に対する割引を提供しています。

C1 verb /piːk/

pique

引き起こす

Meaning

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

Example

Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.

彼女のコメントは秘密のプロジェクトに対する彼の好奇心を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

不安そうに

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

彼女は試験の結果を不安そうに待っていた。

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

熱狂的な

Meaning

showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession

Example

She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.

彼女は古い切手を集めることに熱狂的な興味を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

プリンター

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

プリンターは結婚式の招待状を時間通りに届けました。

A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

信じる

Meaning

to think that something is true; to have faith in

Example

I believe in hard work and dedication.

私は努力と献身を信じます。

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

余分に与える / 節約する

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

あなたは私に少し時間を割いてくれますか？

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

調理器; 炊飯器

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

炊飯器は料理をとても簡単にします。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

痰を吐く

Meaning

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs

Example

The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.

患者は濃い粘液を吐き始めました。

A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

銀行

Meaning

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

Example

She deposited the money in the bank.

彼女は銀行にお金を預けました。

C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

無自覚

Meaning

Being completely unaware of surrounding events.

Example

He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.

彼は読書中に周りの騒音に全く無自覚だった。

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。

C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静

Meaning

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Example

Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

混乱の中で、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

アスレチックな、力強い

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

彼女は定期的に運動しているので、アスレチックな体を持っています。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

変形; 身体的欠陥

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故は彼の左手に永続的な変形を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者

Meaning

without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal

Example

The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.

その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

誤りを犯しやすい

Meaning

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Even experts are fallible and can make errors.

専門家でさえ、誤りを犯し、エラーをすることがあります。

C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻覚; 実際には存在しないものを知覚すること

Meaning

an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception

Example

The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.

患者は薬の副作用として視覚的な幻覚を経験しました。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

珍味

Meaning

an item of food, especially a delicacy

Example

The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.

晩餐会は豪華な珍味とワインで満たされていた。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁気

Meaning

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

Example

The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.

地球の磁場は有害な太陽放射から私たちを守ります。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

利他主義

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

クモ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

クモは自分のウェブでハエを捕まえた。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する

Meaning

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

Example

His hard work will redound to the success of the company.

彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。

C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

上級将校の秘密の補佐役として働く軍人

Meaning

A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.

Example

The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.

儀式の間、将軍は自分のエイド・デ・キャンプと共に出席しました。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

アリ

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

アリは自分のサイズの2倍のパンくずを運びました。

B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学

Meaning

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Example

He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.

彼は機械を修理する前に、その力学を学んだ。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

サブスクリプション

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

私はNetflixのサブスクリプションをキャンセルしました。なぜなら、それを十分に見ていなかったからです。

C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

カラフェ

Meaning

a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine

Example

The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.

ウェイターはテーブルに水のカラフェを持ってきた。

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

キャラバン

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

商人のキャラバンは、貴重な商品を運ぶラクダと共に砂漠を越えました。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

引きずる / 弱い

Meaning

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

Example

He limped after injuring his ankle.

彼は足首を怪我した後、足を引きずって歩いていた。

A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

責任がある; 任務を持っている; 信頼できる

Meaning

accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy

Example

Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.

親は子供たちの教育と福祉に責任があります。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。

C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止した; 穏やかな; 活動していない;

Meaning

quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest

Example

The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.

その火山は百年以上静止した状態です。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning

to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

Example

The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

彼らは素晴らしい化学反応を持ち、一緒にうまく働いています。

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。

B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯

Meaning

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

Example

We usually have supper around seven o'clock.

私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。

C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝

Meaning

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Example

The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.

明王朝は何世紀にもわたって中国を支配していました。

A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

窓

Meaning

an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air

Example

Please open the window for fresh air.

新鮮な空気のために窓を開けてください。

C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

触れない

Meaning

unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand

Example

There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.

部屋には触れない恐怖感があった。

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支援する

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

教育の取り組みを支援することは、児童労働を減らすのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ

Meaning

a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine

Example

The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.

マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。

A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

外

Meaning

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

Example

Children were playing outside in the yard.

子供たちは庭で外で遊んでいました。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初期の

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example

Her initial reaction was one of surprise.

彼女の初期の反応は驚きだった。

A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or amount of something.

Example

She has lots of friends in the city.

彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

砂漠

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

サハラ砂漠は世界で最も大きな熱砂漠の一つです。

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

謙虚

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

彼の成功にもかかわらず、彼は謙虚で親切だった。

B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

とげ

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

バラの茂みの中のとげに気をつけてください。

C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音楽作品

Meaning

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Example

She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラと共にモーツァルトのコンチェルトを演奏しました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

曖昧

Meaning

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Example

His equivocal answer confused everyone.

彼の曖昧な答えは皆を混乱させた。

C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

そわそわする、落ち着かない

Meaning

to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience

Example

The child began to fidget during the long lecture.

子供は長い講義中に落ち着かなくなり始めました。

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

ヒバリ

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

ヒバリは草地の上を飛びながら美しく歌った。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

関係

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

教師は生徒と強い関係を築いた。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

庭師は土壌でたくさんのミミズを見つけて喜んでいました。

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

ライトをつけて、暗くなってきました。

B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

Example

The company was accused of exploiting child labor.

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。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。

A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石

Meaning

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

Example

He threw a stone into the lake.

彼は湖に石を投げました。

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

虐殺 / 大量殺人

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

軍隊は数百人の敵兵を虐殺した。

C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病

Meaning

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

Example

Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.

血友病の治療は遺伝子編集から利益を得る。

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。

A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

群衆

Meaning

a large number of people gathered together

Example

A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.

コンサートを見るために大きな群衆が集まりました。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児

Meaning

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

Example

He called him a bastard in anger.

彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。

C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

前もって判断する

Meaning

To judge beforehand without adequate information.

Example

It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.

事実を知らずに誰かを前もって判断するのは不公平です。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

若い男の子

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人は若い男の子に親切な笑顔をくれました。

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。

B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

誤って

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

彼はその犯罪で誤って非難された。

C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる

Meaning

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

Example

The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.

突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

考え

Meaning

the process of considering or reasoning about something

Example

Her thinking was clear and precise.

彼女の考えは明確で正確でした。