C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える

Meaning

To do better than someone else; to surpass.

Example

She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.

彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

執拗な

Meaning

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

Example

The child was insistent on getting a new toy.

その子供は新しいおもちゃを手に入れることに執拗だった。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

リポジトリ

Meaning

a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping

Example

The library serves as a repository of knowledge.

図書館は知識のリポジトリとして機能します。

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示する

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

彼女の口調は、彼女が怒っていることを示唆しているようでした。

A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

目標; 目的地;

Meaning

the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports

Example

Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.

彼女の目標は医者になり、支援が不足している地域の人々を助けることです。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

エロティック

Meaning

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Example

The novel contained several erotic scenes.

その小説にはいくつかのエロティックなシーンが含まれていました。

C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

木の幹

Meaning

the trunk of a tree

Example

The bole of the tree was thick and strong.

木の幹は太くて強かった。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

ヒポコンデリアック

Meaning

a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness

Example

She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.

彼女は毎週医者に行くヒポコンデリアックです。

B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

レーザー

Meaning

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

Example

The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.

医師は目の手術のためにレーザーを使用しました。

C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神託のような

Meaning

Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements

Example

Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.

彼女の神託のような言葉は、観客を深く考えさせた。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想像上の; 虚構の; 現実でない

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

その子は毎日話す想像上の友達がいました。

A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的な; 基礎的な;

Meaning

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

Example

Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.

基本的な英語の文法を学ぶことは初心者にとって不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

指導; リーダーシップ; アドバイス

Meaning

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

Example

The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.

先生は学生が自分のキャリアの道を選ぶために貴重な指導を提供しました。

A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性

Meaning

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

Example

There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.

明日は雨の強い可能性があります。

C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡

Meaning

The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.

Example

The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.

オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

生まれつき

Meaning

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

Example

He has an inbred sense of loyalty.

彼には生まれつきの忠誠心があります。

C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ

Meaning

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

Example

The police arrested him for possessing hashish.

警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。

A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

星

Meaning

a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion

Example

Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.

何千もの星が澄んだ夜空に見える。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行

Meaning

A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.

Example

Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.

彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。

C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦

Meaning

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

Example

The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.

戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

進歩的

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

彼女は社会的正義と平等に関して進歩的な見解を持っています。

B2 noun /θred/

thread

糸

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

彼女は赤い糸を使って壊れたボタンを縫い直しました。

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。

A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Example

She bought a lot of books at the fair.

彼女はフェアでたくさんの本を買いました。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

大物; ビジネスや産業で裕福で影響力のある人物

Meaning

A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist

Example

The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.

その石油マグネートは、国内に数十の精製所を所有していました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない

Meaning

unable to move or be moved

Example

After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.

事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。

C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

貢献する

Meaning

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

Example

Regular exercise conduces to better health.

定期的な運動は健康に役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。

C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

駐屯地

Meaning

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

Example

The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.

駐屯地は侵略者に対して要塞を守った。

C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義

Meaning

a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture

Example

The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.

牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

エメラルド

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

エメラルドのネックレスは太陽の光で輝いていました。

C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

マゾヒスト

Meaning

a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation

Example

He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.

彼は難しい挑戦を楽しんでいるため、マゾヒストと呼ばれました。

C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支払い

Meaning

The payment of money from a fund.

Example

The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.

会社の給与の支払いが遅れました。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。

B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

親切に

Meaning

in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill

Example

She kindly helped the old man cross the street.

彼女は親切に老人が道を渡るのを手伝った。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

リボン

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

彼女は赤いリボンで髪を結びました。

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影響する

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

天気は私たちの気分に大きな影響を与えることがある。

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

3/4の分数では、4は分母です。

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

驚くべき方法で

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

彼女はコンペティションで驚くべき成果を上げました。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

胸が豊かな

Meaning

having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest

Example

The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.

その女優はファッション雑誌でよく胸が豊かなと表現された。

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。

A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

伝統的な

Meaning

relating to or following long-established customs; conventional

Example

They had a traditional wedding ceremony.

彼らは伝統的な結婚式を行いました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

学内

Meaning

Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.

Example

The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.

大学は毎学期、学内スポーツ競技を開催しています。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。

C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

草原

Meaning

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Example

The bison roamed freely across the prairie.

バイソンは草原を自由に歩き回った。

C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

コルクを抜く

Meaning

To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine

Example

He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.

彼はワインのコルクを抜き、皆にグラスを注いだ。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

去勢する

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

農夫は若い雄牛を去勢して、管理しやすくした。

B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人工の

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

この湖は人工のもので、自然のものではありません。

C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意に

Meaning

in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally

Example

She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.

彼女は故意に友達に秘密を隠しました。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する

Meaning

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

Example

She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.

彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

セラピー

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

遺伝子治療は遺伝性疾患に希望を与えます。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする

Meaning

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

Example

The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.

子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額

Meaning

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

Example

He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.

彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。

C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒

Meaning

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Example

His wrath was terrible to behold.

彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

漁師は網を海に投げた。

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不安定さ

Meaning

The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.

Example

The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.

天候の不安定さが計画を難しくします。

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

マスク

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

彼女はほこりから自分を守るためにマスクをしていました。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

真正性

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

文書の真正性が確認されました。

C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渇望している, 熱望している

Meaning

Very eager or desirous for something.

Example

The explorer was athirst for adventure.

探検家は冒険に渇望していた。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

手袋

Meaning

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

Example

She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

彼女は寒さから手を守るために暖かい手袋をはめました。

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

メダル

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

過剰に支払う

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

彼女はコンサートのチケットに多く支払ったことに気づきました。

C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

偽物

Meaning

false, fake, or not genuine

Example

The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.

警察は偽のIDカードを使用したため、彼を逮捕しました。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。

C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二項対立

Meaning

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example

The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.

伝統と現代の二分法はよく議論されます。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。

C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

不朽の

Meaning

to preserve the memory of someone or something forever

Example

The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.

その像は、英雄の犠牲を永遠にするために建てられました。