C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

豪華な

Meaning

Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.

Example

They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.

彼らは金色の装飾を施した豪華な結婚式を開催しました。

A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

ナイフ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with a sharp blade

Example

She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食のために野菜を切るために鋭いナイフを使った。

C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも

Meaning

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

Example

I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.

散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

年齢にもかかわらず、その男性は元気で活動的でした。

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。

C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning

To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.

Example

The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。

B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な

Meaning

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

Example

She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.

彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。

C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

ソファから取り除く（稀な意味）

Meaning

to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)

Example

The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.

外科医は白内障を取り除こうとしました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

誤解を解く

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

Example

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

先生は生徒たちの誤解を解こうとしました。

C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

古風で魅力的な

Meaning

attractively unusual or old-fashioned

Example

They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.

彼らは海の近くの趣のある小さな小屋に泊まりました。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

CEOは会社の将来計画についての声明を発表しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

推奨されない

Meaning

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

Example

It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.

このような大雨の中で運転するのは推奨されません。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

無敵

Meaning

too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Example

The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.

そのチームは10試合連続で勝利した後、無敵に見えた。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。

C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

食べられる

Meaning

An item of food that can be eaten.

Example

The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.

ピクニックバスケットにはおいしい食べられる食べ物が詰まっていた。

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

グラファイト

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

アーティストはグラファイト鉛筆を使って肖像画を描きました。

C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

回転式

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

Example

The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.

その機械は効率的に動作するためにロータリーエンジンを使用しています。

C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

人生の変化

Meaning

A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.

Example

The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.

人生の変化はしばしばレジリエンスを教えます。

C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

横領

Meaning

The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.

会計士は会社の資金を横領したため逮捕されました。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt

Example

There was a sudden change in the weather.

天気に突然の変化がありました。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

悪魔的な

Meaning

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

Example

The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.

兵士たちは悪魔的な怒りで戦った。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

細かいことにこだわる人

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

Example

The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.

その教授は細かいことにこだわりすぎるペダントとして批判された。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

透過しない

Meaning

Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.

Example

The jacket is impervious to rain.

ジャケットは雨に透過しません。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

時代精神

Meaning

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Example

The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

その小説は1960年代の時代精神を完璧に捉えています。

C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

鐘の音

Meaning

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

Example

The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.

教会の鐘の音が夕暮れ時に谷を響き渡った。

B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。

C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

償う

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

彼は他の人を助けることで自分の過ちを償おうとした。

B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

宿泊施設

Meaning

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example

The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

ホテルは観光客のために快適な宿泊施設を提供します。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

選挙の

Meaning

related to elections or voting

Example

The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.

その国の選挙プロセスは近年改革されました。

C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

前兆

Meaning

To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.

Example

Dark clouds portend a storm.

暗い雲は嵐を予兆します。

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

軽率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

彼女は彼の真剣な質問に対して、軽率な返答をした。

C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

命令、布告

Meaning

an official order or decree; authoritative command

Example

The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.

新しい政策は王の命令で実施されました。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

現象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

洪水のような現象は農業システムに影響を与える。

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

ハロー

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

彼女は電話を取って、元気にハローと言った。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

進展

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

科学的進展はグローバルな革新を促進します。

A1 noun /faɪv/

five

五

Meaning

The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.

Example

She bought five apples from the market.

彼女は市場で五つのリンゴを買いました。

C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人

Meaning

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person

Example

Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!

そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！

C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

びしょ濡れにする

Meaning

to make someone or something completely wet

Example

The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.

突然の雨がフィールドの選手たちをびしょ濡れにした。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。

C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美しい女性

Meaning

A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.

Example

She was the belle of the ball that evening.

彼女はその晩の舞踏会のベルでした。

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

持続可能な開発

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

エコツーリズムは地域社会の持続可能な開発に貢献しています。

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

アンドロジナス

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沈黙; 何も言わない; 静かにする

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

彼はサプライズパーティーの計画について沈黙していました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。

C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ

Meaning

A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar

Example

My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.

私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

ポテンシャル

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

イノベーションのポテンシャルは計り知れない。

B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

Example

The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

儚い

Meaning

Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.

Example

Youth is beautiful but fugacious.

青春は美しいが、儚い。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

説明的

Meaning

intended to explain or describe something

Example

The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.

先生はそのトピックについて説明的な講義をしました。

C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分的な影

Meaning

a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse

Example

The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.

月のペヌンブラが地球上に薄暗い影を作り出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

複雑

Meaning

very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand

Example

The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.

アーティストは壁に複雑な模様を作り出しました。

C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

女たらし

Meaning

a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs

Example

The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.

その政治家は有名な女たらしとして暴露されました。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

ラック

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

彼女はドアの横のラックにコートを掛けた。

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 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

最適化, 改善, より効率的

Meaning

Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.

Example

The system has been optimized for faster performance.

システムはより速いパフォーマンスのために最適化されました。

A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

適切な; 健康な; 良い体調の; 準備ができている

Meaning

suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready

Example

He is fit and healthy.

彼はフィットで健康です。

C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

解放

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

彼の退職はチームにとって歓迎すべき解放と見なされた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。

C1 noun /trækt/

tract

区画

Meaning

an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet

Example

The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.

その森林区画は野生動物保護区として保存されました。

B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

明らかにする

Meaning

to reveal something that was hidden or secret

Example

The investigation uncovered new evidence.

調査で新しい証拠が明らかになった。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

chasm

裂け目 / 大きな違い

Meaning

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

Example

There was a great chasm between the two political parties.

二つの政治的党派の間には大きな裂け目がありました。

A1 verb /wʊd/

would

だろう

Meaning

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

Example

He said he would help me tomorrow.

彼は明日私を手伝うと言った。

C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱

Meaning

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

Her story was full of interesting digressions.

彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。

C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する

Meaning

to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing

Example

The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.

古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。

C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

禁止するような高い

Meaning

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

Example

The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.

その薬の費用は多くの家族にとって高すぎる。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。

C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する

Meaning

To fasten or secure something tightly.

Example

They battened down the hatches before the storm.

彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。

C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉砕する

Meaning

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

Example

The machine can pulverize stones into dust.

その機械は石を粉々にすることができます。

C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古い写真

Meaning

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

Example

The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.

博物館にはアブラハム・リンカーンの珍しいダゲレオタイプが展示されていました。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

味わい深い; エレガント; 良いセンスのある

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

彼女は非常にセンスの良い方法で家を飾りました。

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

祖父

Meaning

the father of one's father or mother

Example

My grandfather tells us stories every evening.

私の祖父は毎晩私たちに物語を話してくれます。

C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放

Meaning

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

Example

The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.

奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

気難しい

Meaning

bad-tempered and combative; stubborn

Example

The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.

その気難しい老人は椅子を離れようとしませんでした。

C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

魅了する

Meaning

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

Example

The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.

夕日の美しさが旅行者を魅了した。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

2階には空いているアパートがあります。

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退職

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

彼は40年間の勤務の後、退職を計画しています。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

無意味な言葉

Meaning

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

Example

He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.

彼はとても緊張していて、説明はまるでジブリッシュのように聞こえた。

C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

放浪者; ホームレス

Meaning

wandering aimlessly; having no settled home

Example

The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.

その放浪者は駅の近くで食べ物を求めていました。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

不敬

Meaning

lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters

Example

His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.

彼の不敬は、彼が彼らの神聖な儀式を嘲笑したとき、宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。

C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

不快な

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying

Example

His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.

彼のパーティーでの非常に不快な振る舞いは、皆を困らせた。

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。

A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

価格

Meaning

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

Example

Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.

上昇する価格は消費者支出に影響を与えています。

C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

周縁化

Meaning

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

Example

Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.

経済政策は貧困層の周縁化に対処すべきです。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深く考える

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

彼女は詩の意味について深く考えていました。

C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

監禁

Meaning

the state of being confined or restricted

Example

The prisoner endured years of confinement.

囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。

C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

有害な

Meaning

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Example

The factory released noxious fumes into the air.

工場は空気中に有害な煙を放出した。

C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

見る；目にする

Meaning

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

Example

She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.

彼女は丘の上の日の出を見るために静かに立っていた。

B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

インシデント

Meaning

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

Example

The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.

警察は公園でのインシデントに迅速に対応しました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

アモラル

Meaning

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

Example

The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.

小説の登場人物は完全にアモラルとして描かれた。

C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系姓

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

Example

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

多くの文化では、姓は父系姓に由来します。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。

C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

教え込む

Meaning

Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.

Example

Parents should inculcate good values in their children.

親は子供たちに良い価値観を教え込むべきだ。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

無個性

Meaning

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

Example

The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

その手紙は非常に無個性的なスタイルで書かれていました。

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して肯定的な回答をしました。

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。

C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.

Example

The storm obliterated entire villages.

嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。

B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

かゆみ

Meaning

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

Example

My skin itches from the mosquito bites.

蚊に刺されて肌がかゆいです。

A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

カレンダー

Meaning

a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

Example

She marked her birthday on the calendar.

彼女はカレンダーに誕生日をマークしました。

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

キャビン

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

彼らは山中の快適なキャビンで週末を過ごしました。

A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

舌; 話す、味わう、飲み込むために口の中にある筋肉の器官; 言語

Meaning

the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language

Example

The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.

医者は彼に検査のために舌を出すように言いました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

熱心な

Meaning

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Example

The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.

探検家たちはその旅に熱心でした。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning

A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.

Example

After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。

C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する

Meaning

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Example

The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.

キャタピラは蝶に変態した。

C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本質的, 自然な

Meaning

Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.

Example

Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.

創造性は偉大なアーティストの内在的な資質です。