C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

直交

Meaning

at right angles; independent or unrelated

Example

In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.

数学では、2つのベクトルが直交している場合、そのドット積はゼロです。

C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

パビリオン

Meaning

A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.

Example

The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.

結婚式のレセプションは装飾されたパビリオンで開催されました。

C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

キャラウェイ

Meaning

aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking

Example

Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.

キャラウェイの種は、伝統的なインディアンのパンのレシピでよく使われます。

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

ノスタルジア

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

古い歌を聞くと、ノスタルジアで満たされます。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢

Meaning

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

Example

The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.

マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

活力

Meaning

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Example

Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.

彼女の活力はチーム全体をやる気にさせた。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙しい; 関与している; 婚約している

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

彼は重要な研究作業に忙しい。

B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

パフォーマンス

Meaning

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Example

Performance improvements boost confidence.

パフォーマンスの向上は自信を高めます。

A1 verb /laɪk/

like

好き

Meaning

to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

Example

I like reading books in my free time.

私は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

頑固な, 譲らない, 固執した

Meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.

彼の頑固な態度が合意を遅らせました。

A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

かもしれない / 力

Meaning

used to express possibility; power or strength

Example

She might come to the party if she finishes work early.

もし彼女が早く仕事を終わらせたら、パーティーに来るかもしれない。

C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

比類のない

Meaning

Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.

Example

The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.

自由の戦士たちは比類のない勇気を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

軟膏

Meaning

A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

Example

The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.

医者は火傷を治すために軟膏を塗った。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真剣な; 本物の; 深い信念を示す

Meaning

sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction

Example

He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.

彼は問題を解決するために真剣な試みをしました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭い心の、島に関連する

Meaning

Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.

Example

The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.

そのコミュニティは外部の人々に対する狭量な態度で批判されました。

C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

厳しく批判する

Meaning

To criticize harshly or to beat severely.

Example

The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.

コーチはチームのパフォーマンスの悪さを厳しく非難しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。

C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる

Meaning

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

Example

The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.

花は太陽の熱でしおれた。

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望遠鏡

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

天文学者は遠くの惑星を観察するために望遠鏡を使用しました。

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

からかう

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

いじめっ子は残酷な言葉で彼をからかおうとした。

C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

優勢な

Meaning

Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.

Example

The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.

メディアの優勢な影響は、公共の意見を形成します。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授の小説に対するコメントは洞察に満ちていました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微調整

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

デザインを少し調整する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香り; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

ジャスミンの花の香りが夕方、庭全体に広がった。

C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

ドラゴンフルーツ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

ピタヤは、まろやかで甘い味とユニークな外見を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。

B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失業中

Meaning

without a job; not having paid work

Example

He has been unemployed for six months now.

彼はすでに6ヶ月間失業しています。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

保育園

Meaning

a room or place where young children are cared for

Example

She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.

彼女は保育園で働いており、赤ちゃんの世話をしています。

C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癬

Meaning

a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores

Example

The stray dog was suffering from mange.

野良犬は疥癬に苦しんでいた。

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。

C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧畜業, 草原放牧システム

Meaning

A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.

Example

Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.

パストラリズムは伝統的な家畜管理方法です。

B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地

Meaning

A place where a dead body is buried.

Example

The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.

殉教者の埋葬地は川岸の近くにありました。

B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

警官

Meaning

a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement

Example

The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.

警官はスピード違反で彼にチケットを渡した。

C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

俳優

Meaning

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

Example

The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.

フェスティバルは、国内各地から集まった才能豊かな俳優たちで満たされていました。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。

B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。

B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

展示会

Meaning

a public display of works of art or other items of interest

Example

The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.

その美術展は地域の地元アーティストの絵画を展示しました。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

彼は質問をするために手を上げました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

頑固な

Meaning

holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent

Example

The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.

頑固な弁護士は事件を諦めることを拒否しました。

B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年

Meaning

A period of ten years.

Example

The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。

B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

人やグループに与えられた重要な任務または課題；特定の目的や目標

Meaning

An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal

Example

The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.

宇宙飛行士たちは宇宙ステーションへの任務を完了しました。

C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸散

Meaning

The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.

Example

Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.

蒸散は水循環と植物の成長において重要な役割を果たします。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

その提案は受け入れられませんでした。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

組み合わせ / 混合

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

この料理は甘いと辛いフレーバーの完璧な組み合わせです。

C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

遺物

Meaning

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

Example

The remnants of the wall are still visible.

壁の遺物はまだ見える。

C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

災難; 不運; 事故

Meaning

An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor

Example

The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.

料理の失敗で、焼け焦げたディナーになった。

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七王国連邦

Meaning

A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.

Example

The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.

歴史書はアングロサクソンのイングランドのヘプターキーを説明していました。

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

未熟さ

Meaning

the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity

Example

His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.

彼の未熟さは責任を果たすことを難しくした。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

無傷

Meaning

Without injury; not physically harmed.

Example

All the passengers were rescued uninjured.

すべての乗客は無傷で救助されました。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

戦争

Meaning

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

Example

Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.

現代の戦争には高度な技術と戦略的計画が含まれています。

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

知る

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

私はこの質問の答えを知っています。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

エイリアン

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望遠鏡はエイリアンの信号を検出することができます。

C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細

Meaning

extremely small in size or importance

Example

She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。

C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

ステップ

Meaning

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

Example

The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.

遊牧民は自分の家畜を連れて広大なステップを渡っていた。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

教会近くの古い墓地は18世紀にさかのぼります。

C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分類学者

Meaning

A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.

Example

The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.

その分類学者は新しい昆虫の種を発見しました。

A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

頭痛

Meaning

a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty

Example

Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.

長時間画面を見ることはひどい頭痛を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

繁殖用の牡馬

Meaning

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

Example

The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.

その農場は繁殖用の強力なスタリオンを所有しています。

C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

傲慢, 尊大

Meaning

self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity

Example

His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.

彼のスピーチはポンポジティと傲慢で満ちていました。

A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

さくらんぼ

Meaning

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

Example

She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.

彼女は庭の木から新鮮なさくらんぼを摘んだ。

B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

肘

Meaning

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

Example

He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.

彼はテニスをしているときに肘を痛めた。

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

報道

Meaning

the act of giving news or information about something

Example

Good reporting is essential for public awareness.

良い報道は公共の認識にとって不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛味

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

ニンニクの辛味がキッチンに充満した。

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

しなければならない

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

あなたは外出する前に宿題を終わらせなければなりません。

C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

Example

She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

交通

Meaning

movement of vehicles, goods, or people

Example

There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.

今朝、高速道路には多くの交通がありました。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

監督者

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

監督者は進捗を確認するために教室を訪れました。

C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔

Meaning

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

Example

His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.

彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。

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 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる

Meaning

to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture

Example

The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.

証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

招待者

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

招待者は入口で客を温かく迎えた。

C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

リース契約

Meaning

a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment

Example

They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.

彼らはアパートメントのために2年間のリース契約に署名しました。

C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

Example

The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.

C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

虚無主義

Meaning

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

Example

The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.

哲学者はニヒリズムを推進したとして批判されました。

C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン

Meaning

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

Example

The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.

伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。

A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

運動する

Meaning

to do physical activity; to use or practice

Example

I exercise at the gym three times a week.

私は週に3回ジムで運動をします。

C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

無気力な; 怠け者の; 弱い

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint

Example

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

長い旅の後、彼女は無気力に感じ、休む必要があった。

B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

帆を使って旅行する

Meaning

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

Example

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏、アトランティックオーシャンを渡りました。

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺す

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

胸が痛むような; 心を打つ; 哀れな

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

ドキュメンタリーは貧困の中の子供たちの胸が痛むようなシーンを見せました。

A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

文法

Meaning

the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage

Example

She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.

彼女は文章力を向上させるために文法を勉強した。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年間降水量は減少しています。

C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

警戒

Meaning

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.

Example

The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.

警備員は一晩中警戒を保ち続けました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根付いている

Meaning

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

Example

Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.

腐敗はシステムに深く根付いています。

C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄弁

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

Example

Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

彼女の雄弁なスピーチは、聴衆全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。

C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する

Meaning

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

Example

Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.

泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

シナモン

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

シナモンはしばしばベーキングやデザートに使われます。

A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

クラス

Meaning

a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics

Example

Our class meets every morning at nine.

私たちのクラスは毎朝9時に会います。

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

石鹸のような

Meaning

Soapy or having the qualities of soap.

Example

The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.

その植物には、摩擦で泡を作る石鹸のような葉があります。

C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

困らせる

Meaning

to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed

Example

Her sudden question seemed to abash him.

彼女の突然の質問は彼を困らせたようだ。

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。

A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

高い

Meaning

having a greater than average height

Example

He is the tallest player on the team.

彼はチームで一番高い選手です。

C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

聖遺物を保管する容器

Meaning

a container for holy relics

Example

The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.

古代のレリクエアリは金と貴重な石で飾られていました。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

モノリス

Meaning

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

Example

The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.

古代のモノリスは何世紀にもわたって砂漠に立っていました。

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

形作られた

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

彫刻は人間の姿のように形作られていました。

A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

温める

Meaning

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

Example

The sun warms the earth during the day.

太陽は昼間に地球を温める。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。

A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

利用可能

Meaning

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

Example

The product is now available in all stores.

その製品はすべての店舗で利用可能です。

C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一種の大型木管楽器

Meaning

a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound

Example

The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.

オーケストラは素晴らしいバスーンのソロを披露しました。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

苦しみ

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

農家は市場のために肉と牛乳を供給するために家畜を育てていました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

落とし穴, 障害

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

投資家は市場の落とし穴に注意する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

何かの中心; ナッツや種子の食べられる部分

Meaning

the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed

Example

The kernel of the argument was about fairness.

議論の核心は公平についてでした。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。

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。

C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演説

Meaning

A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

Example

The president delivered an inspiring oration.

大統領は感動的な演説を行いました。