A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情

Meaning

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

Example

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.

衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。

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。

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

裏切る

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

彼は最も親しい友人に裏切られたと感じた。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

広大な地域

Meaning

a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky

Example

The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.

砂漠は広大な砂と岩の地域です。

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

トリリオン

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

その企業の価値は1兆ドル以上に上昇しました。

B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration

Example

The protester spoke passionately about the cause.

抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。

B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

機関

Meaning

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

Example

Institutions play a crucial role in governance.

機関はガバナンスにおいて重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

比類のない

Meaning

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

Example

His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.

彼の比類のない筆致が彼を文学の伝説にした。

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

押す

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

ボタンを押してベルを鳴らします。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

検査する

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

エンジニアは建物の構造的な損傷を検査します。

C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

内向的

Meaning

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

Example

After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.

その事件の後、彼は内向的になり、友達を避けるようになった。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚

Meaning

a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods

Example

The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.

木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

彼女はケーキに粉をふりかけました。

B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

ミキサー

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients

Example

The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.

シェフはケーキの生地を作るためにミキサーを使いました。

C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

ローズウォーター

Meaning

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

Example

She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.

彼女はデザートにローズウォーターを数滴加えました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪

Meaning

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

Example

The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.

裁判官は有罪の役人を職務に不適格と宣言した。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

魅力的

Meaning

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

Example

She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.

彼女は魅力的な笑顔を持っていて、みんなを魅了した。

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

戴冠式

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

無調整

Meaning

not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control

Example

The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.

群衆の無調整な怒りが混乱を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

分解する

Meaning

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

Example

He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.

彼は修理のためにコンピュータを分解しなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

リスト

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

裁判官はセッションを開始する前にリストを確認しました。

C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸

Meaning

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

Example

She kept the secret close to her bosom.

彼女は秘密を胸にしまっておいた。

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

先見の明のある

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

彼女は子供たちの教育のためにお金を節約する先見の明のある人だった。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。

C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

反対意見を持つ人

Meaning

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

Example

Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.

討論中に反対意見を持つ少数の声だけが聞こえました。

C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

カント

Meaning

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

Example

The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.

神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

さようなら

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

出発する前に彼女にさようならと言った。

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

ラケット / 騒音

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

彼は試合のために新しいテニスラケットを買った。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

現在; すぐに; しばらくして

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医者はすぐにあなたを診ます。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

無能力な

Meaning

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

Example

He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.

彼は複雑な指示を理解できない。

C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化

Meaning

The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.

Example

The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.

再生可能な都市の概念化は画期的です。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

山からの景色は素晴らしかった。

C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な

Meaning

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

Example

She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.

彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

運動

Meaning

Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

Freedom movements paved the way for independence.

自由運動は独立への道を切り開いた。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

塩漬けの魚

Meaning

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage

Example

Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.

塩漬けの魚はシーフードを保存する伝統的な方法です。

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 /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。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

送金する / 免除する

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

彼は週の終わりまでに支払いを送金すると約束しました。

B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利

Meaning

the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life

Example

The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.

オンラインショッピングの便利さは、製品を購入する方法を変えました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

感覚的

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

人間は推論する能力を持った感覚的存在です。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

修正可能

Meaning

capable of being corrected or cured

Example

The mistake was serious but still remediable.

その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。

A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

バッテリー

Meaning

A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.

Example

The phone battery ran out after a long day.

電話のバッテリーは長い一日の後に切れました。

C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

楽しげに遊ぶ

Meaning

to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully

Example

The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.

子供たちは午後中庭で楽しげに遊んでいました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学者

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

天文学者は望遠鏡を使って新しい彗星を観察しました。

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

無害な、痛みを和らげる

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

スピーカーの無害なコメントは論争を避けました。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

強制的

Meaning

Done by force; using physical strength or power.

Example

The police made a forcible entry into the house.

警察は強制的に家に入った。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

無意識

Meaning

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

Example

After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.

事故の後、彼は数時間意識を失っていた。

C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

示唆

Meaning

A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.

Example

She gave no intimation of her plans.

彼女は自分の計画について何の示唆も与えなかった。

A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

列 / 争い

Meaning

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.

Example

They had a loud row about money.

彼らはお金について大声で争いました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

Example

The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.

マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。

C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅瀬

Meaning

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

Example

The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.

旅行者たちは夜明けに川を渡ることに決めました。

C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切

Meaning

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

Example

Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.

彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

不浄な; 邪悪な; 不敬な

Meaning

wicked; sinful; profane

Example

The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.

その二つの会社の間の不浄な提携は、公共の怒りを引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

厚かましさ

Meaning

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

Example

The student's impudence shocked the entire class.

その学生の厚かましさはクラス全体を驚かせた。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。

C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

コンテキスト化

Meaning

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

Example

Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.

歴史的な出来事のコンテキスト化は、学生がそれらをよりよく理解するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

ヒルサ魚

Meaning

a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine

Example

Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.

ヒルサフィッシュはベンガル文化ではごちそうと見なされています。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿岸の

Meaning

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

Example

The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.

沿岸地域は多くのユニークな海洋種の生息地です。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

不健康な; 健康に悪い

Meaning

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

Example

Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.

ファーストフードを食べ過ぎることは、あなたの体に不健康です。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛ましい

Meaning

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

Example

The journey through the desert was long and torturous.

砂漠を横断する旅は長くて痛ましいものでした。

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。

B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

謎; 説明できないこと

Meaning

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Example

The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.

飛行機の失踪は謎のままである。

C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種

Meaning

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

Example

The old card table was covered with worn baize.

古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.

C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

馬鹿; からかう

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

そんな馬鹿なことを言わないで、よく聞いて。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日記

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

彼女は寝る前に日記にその日の出来事を書きました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

無機の

Meaning

relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth

Example

Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.

無機化合物は化学の基本です。

C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨らんだご飯

Meaning

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

Example

I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.

私は健康的なおやつとして膨らんだご飯を食べるのが好きです。

B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指名する

Meaning

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

Example

The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.

委員会は来週、新しい会長を指名する予定です。

C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

噛む

Meaning

to chew food thoroughly before swallowing

Example

He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.

彼はゆっくりとパンを噛んで飲み込んだ。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略

Meaning

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Example

The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.

その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。

C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの

Meaning

without preparation; spontaneously; improvised

Example

The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.

スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。

C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

スタッカート

Meaning

short and detached in sound or style, often used in music

Example

The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.

ピアニストはスタッカートのリズムで音符を弾きました。

B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

隔離する

Meaning

To separate something or someone from others.

Example

Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

医師たちは感染の拡大を防ぐために患者を隔離しようとしました。

C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性

Meaning

the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

Example

The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.

カーテンの半透明性は部屋を柔らかい光で満たしました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

慎重

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。

C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓い, 忠誠

Meaning

Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.

Example

He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.

彼は集会の前に彼女に誓いを立てた。

C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える

Meaning

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

Example

During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.

危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

蘇生する

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

救急隊員は意識不明の男性を蘇生させることに成功した。

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

雄鶏

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

雄鶏は夜明けに大声で鳴き、皆を起こしました。

B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品

Meaning

Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.

Example

The company produces high-quality goods for export.

その会社は輸出向けの高品質な商品を生産している。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

農業

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

持続可能な農業は環境保護に役立ちます。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

依存する / 代表団

Meaning

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

Example

Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.

出席は事前登録に依存しています。 / 学生の代表団が会議に出席しました。

C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

ケチ

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

Example

He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.

彼はまともなチップを置くにはあまりにケチだった。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。

B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

レビュー

Meaning

to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation

Example

I need to review my notes before the exam.

試験前にノートをレビューする必要があります。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不確か

Meaning

not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge

Example

I am uncertain about my future career plans.

私は自分の将来のキャリア計画に不確かさを感じています。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル

Meaning

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

Example

The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.

‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

Example

The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

象徴的な

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

"それは最良の時代だった…"というセリフは象徴的です。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

人種の

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。

C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

恐れさせる

Meaning

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

Example

The violent scene horrified the audience.

暴力的な場面が観客を恐れさせた。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

サーマル

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

彼女は冬に暖かさを保つためにサーマルジャケットを着ていた。

A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救急車

Meaning

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

Example

The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.

救急車は数分で事故現場に到着しました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

移住, 亡命

Meaning

a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation

Example

The refugees began their hegira across the desert.

難民たちは砂漠を越えて移住を始めた。

C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

アセテート

Meaning

a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film

Example

The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.

その会社は衣服用のアセテート繊維を生産しています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

不正確

Meaning

Not exact or accurate; vague.

Example

His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.

彼の説明はあまりにも不正確で役に立たなかった。

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

窃盗

Meaning

The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Example

He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.

彼は店で窃盗を行ったため逮捕されました。

A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

珍しい

Meaning

not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual

Example

It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.

こんな美しい手作りのジュエリーを見つけることは珍しい。

C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面

Meaning

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

Example

They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.

彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

認識論者

Meaning

A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

Example

The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.

エピステモロジストは、人間がどのようにして確実に何かを知ることができるかについて議論しました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

陽気な

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

子供たちはパーティーで陽気な気分でした。