B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。

C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

並置

Meaning

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

Example

The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.

明るい色と暗い色の並置が劇的な効果を生み出しました。

C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装備する

Meaning

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

Example

The knight was accoutred in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧で装備されていました。

C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻撃する

Meaning

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior

Example

The army chose not to aggress without provocation.

軍隊は挑発なしに攻撃しないことを決定しました。

C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

試合; ラウンド; 時期;

Meaning

a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match

Example

After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.

病気の一段落後、彼女はついに回復し、仕事に戻りました。

C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬儀

Meaning

A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.

Example

The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.

村人たちは、愛する教師の葬儀のために集まりました。

A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

皿

Meaning

a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal

Example

Please put the rice on the dish before serving.

お米を皿に載せてから提供してください。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲労

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

慢性的な疲労は、バーンアウトや生産性の低下を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

関与する

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

教育に若者を関与させることは重要です。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵

Meaning

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

Example

The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.

村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

改装する

Meaning

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

Example

They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

彼らは引っ越す前に古い家を改装することに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育の優先性は否定できません。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

魅了する

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

パノラマビュー

Meaning

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

Example

The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.

ホテルは海のパノラミックビューを提供します。

C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陳腐な

Meaning

Overused and lacking originality.

Example

The speech was full of trite phrases.

スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。

C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

逃れる

Meaning

Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.

Example

The thief managed to elude the police.

泥棒は警察から逃げることに成功した。

A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑戦

Meaning

Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.

Example

Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.

挑戦を乗り越えることは、個人的な成長の鍵です。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた

Meaning

made of or resembling oak wood

Example

The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.

村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

不自然な / 気取った

Meaning

Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.

Example

The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.

俳優の演技はやりすぎて、自然には見えなかった。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣言する

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府は緊急事態を宣言しました。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

怒りのこもった凝視; 強くてまぶしい光

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

先生の厳しい視線は、すぐに騒がしい学生たちを静めました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

頻繁に; 定期的に; 多くの回数

Meaning

often; regularly; many times

Example

She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.

彼女は週末に頻繁に祖母を訪れます。

C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外皮

Meaning

the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds

Example

The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.

料理の前にトウモロコシの外皮が剥がされました。

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入する

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

教師は生徒たちの間で喧嘩を止めるために介入しなければならなかった。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

反乱

Meaning

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

Example

The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.

軍隊は反乱を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。

C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

無礼な、厚かましい

Meaning

not showing due respect for another person; rude

Example

The impudent child talked back to the teacher.

その無礼な子供は先生に逆らった。

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。

C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義

Meaning

The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.

Example

Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.

彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。

A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

ポスト

Meaning

a job or position, or to send something by mail

Example

She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.

彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。

A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

オリンピック

Meaning

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

Example

She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.

彼女はオリンピックに出場するために一生懸命トレーニングをしました。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

調整可能な; 可変の; 調節できる;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

この椅子は高さが調節可能です。

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自己 indulgence

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

彼の自己満足の週末は、甘いものを食べて映画を見続けることが含まれていました。

C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

詐欺師

Meaning

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

Example

The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.

そのビジネスマンは、顧客を騙す詐欺師として暴露されました。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不快感

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

彼女は背中の不快感のために椅子で動きました。

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能な; 能力のある

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を扱う能力があります。

B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

エネルギッシュな; 活発な; エネルギーに満ちた

Meaning

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

Example

She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.

彼女は非常にエネルギッシュで、アウトドア活動が大好きです。

C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

インコグニート

Meaning

In disguise or with one's identity concealed.

Example

The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.

有名人はパパラッチを避けるためにインコグニートで旅行した。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Example

The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

口論; 争い

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

彼らはお金のことで口論し、互いに話すのをやめました。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

バカ

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え！

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

アクセス可能

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

その博物館は公共交通機関で簡単にアクセス可能です。

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

マネージャー

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクト計画を承認しました。

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

燃えるような; 熱心な; 怒りっぽい

Meaning

burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion

Example

She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.

彼女はすぐに燃えるような性格で、すぐに怒る。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。

A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

達人; 専門家;

Meaning

A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert

Example

Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.

レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは絵画と彫刻のマスターでした。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い

Meaning

lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish

Example

His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.

会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。

C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

シタール

Meaning

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

Example

The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.

シタールはインディアン・クラシック音楽の中で美しいラガを作り出します。

C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来のサミット

Meaning

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

Example

The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.

未来のサミットは世界的な課題を取り上げました。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning

to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something

Example

The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.

A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

冷蔵庫

Meaning

a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness

Example

I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.

朝食の後で牛乳を冷蔵庫に入れました。

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕跡

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

彼女は地図に川の道をトレースしました。

B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

フィードバック

Meaning

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

Example

She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.

彼女はエッセイについて先生にフィードバックを求めました。

C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

社交的

Meaning

Fond of company; sociable.

Example

She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.

彼女は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。

A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

間

Meaning

at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions

Example

She sat between her two friends.

彼女は二人の友達の間に座っていた。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。

C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

人々があなたに害を与えようとしているか、常にあなたを監視しているという非合理的で持続的な感覚

Meaning

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

Example

His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.

彼の絶え間ないパラノイアは、誰も信じることを難しくさせていた。

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

ドアマット

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

家に入る前にドアマットで足を拭いてください。

A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

風の強い

Meaning

characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little

Example

It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.

風がとても強くて、傘がひっくり返った。

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利な; 便利な; 利益を生む

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

このポジションはキャリアの成長のための有利な機会を提供します。

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修飾語

Meaning

a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts

Example

In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.

「very cold」という句では、「very」は「cold」を修飾する語です。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Example

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

ボクサー

Meaning

A professional or skilled boxer.

Example

The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.

ボクサーは自信を持ってリングに上がった。

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

運営する

Meaning

to control or manage the functioning of something

Example

The company has been operating in this market for five years.

その会社はこの市場で5年間運営されています。

C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

不快な匂い

Meaning

An unpleasant smell; bad odor.

Example

The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.

ゴミ箱は恐ろしい不快な匂いを発していました。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

大通り

Meaning

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

Example

The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.

新しいショッピングモールは大通り沿いにあります。

C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

全能

Meaning

The quality of having unlimited power or authority.

Example

Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.

多くの宗教では神の全能は絶対的なものと説明されています。

C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

非協力

Meaning

The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.

Example

The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.

非協力運動は勢いを得た。

C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ

Meaning

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land

Example

The newt swam gracefully in the pond.

イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

観察する

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学者たちは野生動物の行動を観察します。

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

エラー; 間違い

Meaning

a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong

Example

The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.

計算のエラーにより、不正確な結果が出ました。

C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

相殺

Meaning

To counterbalance or compensate for something.

Example

The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.

会社の損失は他の部門での利益で相殺されました。

A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

速く; 急速に

Meaning

at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly

Example

He quickly finished his homework.

彼はすぐに宿題を終えました。

C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚かましさ、迷惑をかける

Meaning

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

Example

She had the gall to question his decision.

彼女は彼の決定に疑問を呈するギャルを持っていました。

C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福

Meaning

the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy

Example

After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

too bad or shocking to be expressed in words

Example

The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.

生存者は戦争中に言葉では表現できない恐怖に耐えました。

C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

熱狂的に話す

Meaning

to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration

Example

He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.

彼はよくヨーロッパ旅行について熱心に話していた。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

規律の欠如

Meaning

lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order

Example

Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.

学生の規律の欠如が学習環境を乱した。

A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

の

Meaning

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

Example

The book is on the table, in front of the window.

本はテーブルの上にあり、窓の前にあります。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

見下す

Meaning

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

Example

Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.

彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。

C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

過激派

Meaning

A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause

Example

The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.

過激派グループは即時の政治改革を要求した。

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

個人的な

Meaning

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

Example

She shared some personal details about her family.

彼女は家族についての個人的な詳細を共有しました。

C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁じる

Meaning

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

Example

The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.

裁判所は違法な商品の販売を禁じることを決定しました。

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

光栄に思う

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

彼女は賞を受け取って光栄に思った。

C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す

Meaning

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

Example

The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.

経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

勇気がない; 意志が弱い; 臆病

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

彼は自分の信念を貫くには、あまりにも臆病すぎた。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

説明できない

Meaning

Not able to be explained or justified.

Example

She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.

彼女は暗い部屋に入ると説明できない恐怖を感じた。

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

親戚, 家族

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

反対する

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

多くの親は喫煙を反対しています。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗

Meaning

aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers

Example

Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.

水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

その像は固い銅でできていました。

A1 verb /let/

let

許可する

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

その作業を手伝わせてください。

C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

結果

Meaning

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

Example

The new law has serious social ramifications.

新しい法律には深刻な社会的影響があります。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。

A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

運転

Meaning

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

Example

I will drive to work tomorrow morning.

明日朝、仕事に車で行きます。

B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

規則と規定

Meaning

Official orders and laws that control how something is done.

Example

Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.

規則と規定だけでは態度を変えることはできません。